Greece: Syrian Family's Escape to Samos

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Most people know Samos Island as an idyllic holiday retreat in Greece. But for Ali, it has become a prison. A father of three, he escaped Syria with two of his children, fleeing the bombs that devastated his hometown of Raqqa. Money was tight and, without enough to pay smugglers' fees for his whole family, he was forced to leave his wife and youngest daughter behind. Carrying a heavy heart, he travelled for two days before reaching Turkey. There, Ali and his two older children boarded a small rubber dinghy and set out for Samos Island. They spent three traumatic hours at sea before finally reaching the shore. Now they are in limbo, unable to return to Syria but still desperately seeking asylum in Sweden. Waiting for their family to be reunited. "I hope our future will be better," Ali says. "Although there is nowhere more beautiful than Syria." --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/Aus4UNHCR -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at www.unrefugees.org.au Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.

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Published to Youtube on: 17/07/2014

Archived on: 08/10/2025

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=kLcJ73n0rD0