U.S. to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees: White House
- 9 years ago
President Barack Obama has directed his administration to prepare to take in at least 10,000 Syrian refugees over the next year, the White House said on Thursday.
It is the first specific commitment the United States has made toward increasing its acceptance of refugees from the war-torn country.
Since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, the United States has taken in 1,500 refugees, with 300 more expected to be cleared by October.
European countries have taken in waves of migrants fleeing violence.
Germany allowed 20,000 migrants into the country over the weekend and is preparing for 800,000 this year.
It is the first specific commitment the United States has made toward increasing its acceptance of refugees from the war-torn country.
Since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, the United States has taken in 1,500 refugees, with 300 more expected to be cleared by October.
European countries have taken in waves of migrants fleeing violence.
Germany allowed 20,000 migrants into the country over the weekend and is preparing for 800,000 this year.