Thursday, April 17, 2014

"Syrian refugee family in Turkey 'trying to leave this miserable life'"

"A few months ago, Ameena worked long hours sorting underwear packages in a garment factory that only employs girls. For five days of work, the 12-year-old earned 230 lira a month, about $120. Disgusted, the family kept Ameena home and lost the income. Hannan has lobbied the Turkish authorities for assistance. "I went to the municipality and asked for help but I got nothing," she says. She got her residency card, hoping that would help. "Instead, they have put obstacles in front of us," she adds."