Syrian Refugee Twin Brothers Survive Mediterranean Shipwreck
Australia for UNHCR
Description
Various accidents and shipwrecks over the past weeks in the Mediterranean has seen more than 800 people perish on the open sea. Mohammed and Iyla are 25 year old twins, and Syrian Refugees. They fled Syria in 2013 after their home and restaurants were bombed. They decided to pay people smugglers to send them to Europe. "If we had stayed we would have been dead in the Middle East. You only die once in your life. We decided to risk dying trying to reach here." --- Subscribe to our Channel to stay up to date with the latest in refugee news and crises: https://www.youtube.com/user/Aus4unhcr What is UNHCR? UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, UNHCR has helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Where your money goes: 86% Humanitarian Programs | 7% Administration | 7% Fundraising Find out more here http://www.unrefugees.org.au/what-we-do/your-funds-in-action How you can help? https://www.unrefugees.org.au/donate/donate-now
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Published to Youtube on: 23/04/2015
Archived on: 08/10/2025
Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=hwpQVjqxafY