Does Armenia take refugees?
As of October 2020, Armenia hosted around 109,000 refugees and asylum-seekers. Between 2012 and 2018, Armenia demonstrated an international burden-sharing approach towards about 22,000 persons displaced from Syria seeking protection in Armenia, of whom 14,000 continue to stay and seek protection in the country.
Why are there Armenians in Syria?
Although the Armenians have had a long history in Syria, most arrived there during the Armenian genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire. During the Genocide, More than a million Armenians were killed and hundreds of thousands were displaced from historic Armenia.
Which countries have been taking in refugees from Syria?
Where are Syrian refugees going?
- Turkey — Nearly 3.7 million Syrian refugees are in Turkey, the largest refugee population worldwide.
- Lebanon — 855,000 Syrian refugees make up about one-eighth of Lebanon’s population.
- Jordan — 668,000 Syrian refugees are in Jordan.
- Iraq — 247,000 Syrian refugees are in Iraq.
How many Syrian refugees are in Armenia?
Around 22,000 Syrians have fled to Armenia since the war began in 2011 of which an estimated 14,000 remain. The Syrian-Armenians have links to Armenia dating back a century and the government has welcomed them warmly, in part because of the cultural and historical connection.
Can I seek asylum in Armenia?
You can apply for asylum in writing, orally or gesture form after entering the territory of Armenian as well as at border crossing points (airport and land borders). You also have right to apply for asylum if you entered Armenia illegally (without passport, visa, travel document).
Where have Syrian refugees gone?
By the end of August, the UN estimated 6.5 million people had been displaced within Syria, while more than 3 million had fled to countries such as Lebanon (1.1 million), Jordan (600,000) and Turkey (800,000).