If a tiny country with a weak economy and huge debt like Lebanon can accommodate an increase of a quarter of its population, others can certainly be doing more to help.

Sherif Elsayed-Ali

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Lengthy bureaucratic procedures and additional health care fees pose huge obstacles to those of them requiring medical treatment, the user fees imposed by Jordan may not appear to be high but are unaffordable for most refugees who are struggling to feed their families, and leave many unable to access the critical care they need.

Sherif Elsayed-Ali

To not even allow entry to people who are fleeing a conflict zone with serious injuries because they don't have ID papers shows a chilling lack of compassion and appalling disregard for their rights to health and life.

Sherif Elsayed-Ali

Greater international support in the form of more resettlement places for refugees and financial assistance would make a world of difference by enabling the Jordanian authorities to strengthen the health system and remove barriers that are preventing Syrian refugees from accessing crucial health care.

Sherif Elsayed-Ali

The shortfall in the number of resettlement places for refugees offered by the international community is truly shocking, the complete absence of resettlement pledges from the Gulf is particularly shameful. Linguistic and religious ties should place the Gulf states at the forefront of those offering safe shelter to refugees fleeing persecution and war crimes in Syria.

Sherif Elsayed-Ali

Countries cannot ease their consciences with cash pay-outs, then simply wash their hands of the matter.

Sherif Elsayed-Ali