Syrian refugees seeking asylum in Russia face indefinite detention or deportation

Syrian refugees seeking asylum in Russia face indefinite detention or deportation

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The video highlights the plight of Syrian refugees in Russia, focusing on the challenges they face in seeking asylum. Shamil Mega Madoff, a lawyer in Makhachkala, is one of the few willing to help them. The refugees face indefinite detention, and there have been attempts to deport them back to Syria, which could be life-threatening. The video also covers the legal battles fought in European courts to prevent deportations. Filming the refugees led to police detention, highlighting the sensitive nature of the issue. The video concludes with a discussion on Russia's asylum policies, which seem to discourage Syrians from seeking refuge there.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the only lawyer in Makhachkala willing to help Syrian refugees?

Hudson River

Merkel Gordon

John Sparks

Shamil Mega Madoff

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fate of the five Syrian men before their lawyer intervened?

They were released

They were about to be deported

They were secretly deported

They were granted asylum

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the lawyer take to prevent the deportation of the Syrian men?

Organized a protest

Appealed to the Russian government

Blocked the deportation in European courts

Filed a complaint with the local police

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened when the prison staff discovered the filming?

The police were called in

The filming continued

The staff ignored it

The prisoners were released

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Russia's policy towards Syrian asylum seekers as suggested in the video?

Granting asylum to all

Encouraging them to seek asylum in Europe

Providing financial aid

Offering temporary shelter