Tuesday, May 15, 2012

United Nation's Debate Day 1

After listening in on the first United Nation's meeting today, it seems as if there are numerous conflicts between the countries.  Discussion of how to handle the Syrian refugees that roam throughout brought lots of anger and panic for all the countries.  Turkey expressed their strong stance of not being inclined to take in the refugees purely because this will do no good in solving the issue.  Understandably, they do not want the refugees to rely on Turkey as a place to live when this is Syria's responsibility.  On the other hand, France has agreed to step in and temporarily house some of these refugees.  In exchange they ask for one simple thing due to the economic crisis their country is currently going through..."I would like Turkey to pay for all expenses of the refugees coming to France and also whatever money that was put into these camps previously to be given the republic of France".  Siding back with Turkey, both the United States and the United Kingdom are extremely opposed to the idea of the Syrian regime.  It is out of the question for either of the countries to take in these refugees, but they also do not feel it is appropriate to send them back to Syria where they will be faced with "the brutal actions of the Syrian government".  President Bashar Al-Assad from Syria has made himself clear that if these refugees step foot back into Syria, they will be dead.  The United States and the United Kingdom did not bring up any possible solutions but are in disagreement with both Turkey and Syria.  Because of their refusal to get involved, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from Iran became quite angry.  He conveyed very strongly that they especially should offer the refugees housing because of their stable economic background.  Additionally, Israel has agreed to take in some refugees but feel the bigger problem is the extreme amounts of violence in Syria.  As the debate continues, we are hoping an agreement will be reached between the countries.  Right now it seems as if everyone is praying Syria will step up to the plate and finally take care of their responsibilities.
-CNN

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