Syrian Refugee Crisis
How many Syrians were impacted by this crisis?
13.7 million
Approximately how many refugees are residing in the Kakuma Camp today?
200,000
What were the two main groups fighting against each other that led to the refugees being affected?
The Tutsis and the Hutu
What caused the beginning of the Syrian Refugee Crisis?
The anti-government peaceful protests by students which the government fought with violent crackdowns.
What were some of the main issues going on in the Kakuma Camp?
Overpopulation and malnutrition
What was the most critical event in 1994 that sparked this genocide and impacted the refugees?
The assassination of President Habyarimana
What are some of the main countries Syrian refugees are fleeing to?
Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq
What was the prominent group of people that fled to the Kakuma Camp?
Ethiopians, Sudanese, and/or Somalis
Where does Rwanda rank in terms of press freedom compared to other countries worldwide (range is ok, correct number is bonus points)
169th or Bottom 10
What rights were most notably violated as a result of this crisis?
Right to quality of life, basic rights (food, water, clothing)
What was one of the main rights violations in the Kakuma Camp?
The use of collective punishment
What rights were notably violated during this crisis?
Right to freedom of speech, life, choose, and be free from torture
How does this crisis differentiate from the other two crises?
Many refugees have fled the country and do not live in camps, compared to violence within camps in regards to the other crises
What was wrong with the legal system in the camp?
There were no checks and balances, poor regulation of the camps, and the use of collective punishment
How does this crisis differentiate from the other two crises?
Lots of tension and killings between two groups that impacted refugees and more issues in camps within the country for refugees rather than outside.