The conflict in Syria has now claimed over more than 250,000 lives, and over 4.2 million refugees having fled abroad, according to the UN. Backlash has emerged against nations offering to accept refugees since the November Paris bombings, but this hasn’t stopped communities around the world from speaking out in favour of welcoming refugees and warning against Muslim stereotypes.
We interview the founder and executive director of the Syrian Community Network, Suzanne Akhras, to give us further insight into the situation.
