UK's promise to resettle 20, 000 Syrian refugees a 'Bureaucratic Failure'

UK's promise to resettle 20, 000 Syrian refugees a 'Bureaucratic Failure'

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The video discusses the arrival and resettlement of Syrian refugees in the UK, highlighting the challenges faced by councils like Liverpool in processing and accommodating them. Despite promises to take in 20,000 refugees, less than 3,000 have arrived due to bureaucratic delays. Efforts are being made to improve the process, with candidates selected by the UN and approved by the Home Office. The video also covers the integration of refugees into British life and the hope for future opportunities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Syrian families to flee to neighboring countries like Lebanon?

Economic opportunities

Civil war and shelling

Educational prospects

Tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue faced by councils like Liverpool in resettling Syrian refugees?

Cultural differences

Lack of housing

Insufficient funding

Bureaucratic delays

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization is responsible for selecting candidates for resettlement in the UK?

The UK Home Office

The United Nations

The European Union

The British Red Cross

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key component of the refugee resettlement process in the UK?

Direct citizenship

Series of interviews and checks

Free housing for life

Immediate employment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal for the refugees being resettled in the UK?

To integrate into British life

To start a business

To return to Syria

To move to another European country