DAVID Olliver once again tries to broadcast the myth that Moslem countries are not taking refugees from Syria (Opinions 12 January).
Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey are accommodating very large numbers, perhaps 5 million (at great expense to themselves, though they get help from the United Nations, including a significant contribution from the UK and also from Moslem countries).
Saudi Arabia and Iran are somewhat distant from the conflict and are unlikely places of choice for refugees from there.
Of course, Europe is inevitably a desirable destination given its relative wealth and the possibility of paid work. Some European countries have been generous, particularly Germany and Sweden, in marked contrast to us.
Britain, of course has taken a miniscule number, in spite have being one of the countries jointly responsible for much of the problem, by supporting a weak opposition with little chance of success (however much we might like to see the removal of Assad).
Our military intervention in foreign countries has rarely worked well for their inhabitants and we should refrain from doing so in future.
Martin Wright
Sale
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