H Geography - Human - Population - Causes of Forced Migration

What is your case study for forced migration?

My case study for forced migration is Syria to Lebanon

What are push factors for migration from Syria to Lebanon?

• Syria has been struggling with civil war since 2011

• Various rebel groups are fighting against government troops. The Free Syria Army is one of the main military groups.

• Many ordinary Syrian people have been caught up in the violence of the war and are scared for their own safety and lives

• Suspicions of use of chemical weapons by the government against the countries people after a chemical attack outside Damascus in 2013.

• Many people in the country struggle to access basic needs such as food and water. 90% of the population live below the poverty line

Civil War - Causes of Forced Migration

• Syria has been struggling with civil war since 2011

Rebel Groups - Causes of Forced Migration

• Various rebel groups are fighting against government troops. The Free Syria Army is one of the main military groups.

Safety - Causes of Forced Migration

• Many ordinary Syrian people have been caught up in the violence of the war and are scared for their own safety and lives

Chemical Weapons - Causes of Forced Migration

• Suspicions of use of chemical weapons by the government against the countries people after a chemical attack outside Damascus in 2013.

What are impacts on Syrian refugees for migration from Syria to Lebanon?

• Lack of future for young people as they cannot take control of their own lives.

• Refugees are forced into refugee camps or poor quality housing.

• Insanitary conditions with limited food, lack of water, and lack of electricity.

• Diseases are spread in the high temperatures and overcrowded conditions.

• There is a lack of education for children

• There are very few opportunities for employment, so many refugees resort to desperate measures to cover their costs. These jobs include prostitution, early marriage, begging, and working for exploitative wages

What are impacts on Lebanon for migration from Syria to Lebanon

• Pressure is put on housing stock due to influx of people. It is expensive to host all the extra people either in local communities or makeshift camps.

• Medical services are stretched to their limit. Overcrowding in refugee camps can cause disease outbreaks which cannot be treated due to the medical service being overwhelmed.

• Schools struggle to cope with the increasing number of Syrian children

• Residents in Lebanon claim they have lost their jobs due to refugees willingness to work for lower wages. This has lead to conflict in communities.

• Waste management and sanitation services struggle to cope with extra pressure