Gulf States Shun Syrian Refugees Over Terrorist Concerns

As the U.S. debates opening up its doors to largely Syrian refugees, following the lead of generous European nations such as Germany, the notable absence of Arab Gulf states offering to house refugees is more than curious. The issue, however, could have been explained by a retired professor of political science from University of the United Arab Emirates as the regional crisis continues to inflame the “most violent region in the world.” Amnesty International calls out Gulf states and others, says more is needed to be done An Amnesty International report notes that despite the historic magnitude of the Syrian…