The Immigration Crisis Sweeping Europe

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Migrant Wave Inspires Others to Attempt Trek to Europe
Iraqis are joining Syrians in taking what to many seems like a ‘golden opportunity’

Stories and images of migrants pouring into Europe are inspiring thousands more, from Iraq to Nigeria, to rush out on their own risky journeys, posing a burgeoning problem for policy makers who are focused mainly on easing the plight of Syrian refugees.

Inspired by phone calls and Facebook posts from friends hiking through the Balkans, crossing into Germany or simply touching dry land in Greece, people from countries long plagued by war and instability say they are seizing a pivotal moment.

“This is a golden opportunity,” said Osama Ahmed, 27 years old, who lined up Sunday at Baghdad International Airport, heading for Greece via Turkey with five friends. “It’s totally nonsense to stay in Iraq when there is a chance to go.”

Migrant Wave Inspires Others to Attempt Trek to Europe

 

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Migrant Wave Inspires Others to Attempt Trek to Europe
Iraqis are joining Syrians in taking what to many seems like a ‘golden opportunity’

Stories and images of migrants pouring into Europe are inspiring thousands more, from Iraq to Nigeria, to rush out on their own risky journeys, posing a burgeoning problem for policy makers who are focused mainly on easing the plight of Syrian refugees.

Inspired by phone calls and Facebook posts from friends hiking through the Balkans, crossing into Germany or simply touching dry land in Greece, people from countries long plagued by war and instability say they are seizing a pivotal moment.

“This is a golden opportunity,” said Osama Ahmed, 27 years old, who lined up Sunday at Baghdad International Airport, heading for Greece via Turkey with five friends. “It’s totally nonsense to stay in Iraq when there is a chance to go.”

Migrant Wave Inspires Others to Attempt Trek to Europe

Perfect opportunity for the moderates and Christians to get out......if there are any left.