the gulf states are famous for how they treat “migrant” workers. at this time of desperation, their reticence to help is appalling. they are close-by and they have the means and wealth to save lives. yemen is one of the few arab countries which is willing to welcome refugees but the saudi-led coalition is bombing it to shreds with cluster bombs. the devastation being wrought on yemen has exacerbated food insecurity. it might be the beginning of a famine. so unbearably horrible.
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This comes as part of wider obstacles facing Syrians, who are required to obtain rarely granted visas to enter almost all Arab countries. Without a visa, Syrians are not currently allowed to enter Arab countries except for Algeria, Mauritania, Sudan and Yemen. More here.