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A Syrian In Istanbul
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Published: 2014-09-19 10:59:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 11211; Favourites: 511; Downloads: 0
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There are over 400.000 Syrians only in Istanbul (1.5 million in Turkey), after the civil war has begun in their country. Turkish people spend a lot of money for those camps but those people leave the refugee camps and try to live like a human. However, they don't know Turkish, their culture is different. They have no chance to work but only begging or stealing. It became a social trauma. Turkish people do not show the sincere hospitality when they first came. Both sides are not happy. No one is guilty but war...What will happen to all those people, children?
This little boy was only sitting there in the rain.
Haiku - my dear friend Alec
A sad little boy!
Can nobody tell him of love?
So far from his home,
He sits huddled, no one to share
his unlooked for misery.
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Comments: 352
You must have a beautiful warm heart.
Thank you very much
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True... Thank you very much
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Poignant and powerful. Everyone suffers in war, but children most of all. Congratulations on your DD!
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I agree, children suffer more and they will have terrible childhood memories if they survive...
Thank you very much
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5 DDs! You're the new DeviantArt Queen.
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In my country... there is too much of hatred towards them. I hope Syrian refugees will get good help. Especially with basic needs and education - someone is needed to rebuild Syria after this war.
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I dislike all religions that created hatred between people. The reason of the war in Syria is religious sections, too. Everybody see each other as 'others' because of the differences. All I know is that these people are trying to run away from war, death, torture. They need help. Yes, I hope that can rebuild their country without the religious fights.
It is nice to know that we have similar ideas
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Well, I'm a catholic. I think that hatred in Christianity is caused by distorted view of religion in hearts of those who hate others - Jesus told us to love everyone, no mater how different they are.
I think that problem of Syria is very, very complex. I think, that it's okay if refugees come, under two conditions : they won't violate our laws (as most of them isn't fanatics, I think they'll want to live in harmony with local society) and they won't be parasites (I mean that they would work or at least try to get work - if employers are racist, they may haven't chance to find it). Very important thing would be an education - as I wrote, people with knowledge and useful abilities will be needed to rebuild their country. I hope I'm not a jerk now.
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Any religion must be based on 'love' to God, human, animals and every living thing. However, it is not so in these days. More than other religions, I meant my own, Islam when they defend their religion without giving rights to the other ideas and kill for it.
You are not a jerk 
Sometimes I lose hope, sometimes I believe future will be better.
PS Today Turkish Government told to the Syrian refugees that they might go wherever they wanted. Now, Europe will have the same troubles that we have had in last 3 years. It is not easy for both sides.
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Hii,, I used your photo as a ref for the sketch that I did. ffitrianto.deviantart.com/art/…
Hope you like it!
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Thank you very much dear Linda 
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Well done! I would take him in. 
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Aww you have a beautiful heart
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Congratulations on the DD! I am curious about the estimated 1.000.000 refugees being on their way to Germany...
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I must say that it is not easy... I hope everything goes well.
And thank you very much
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Congrats Canan...a very contemporary photograph
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Congrats on the DD - there is something so heartbreaking about this photo
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Thank you very much. 
I felt the same while I was taking this photo. It was raining and he was sitting alone there...
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A D.D....I'm so happy for you!
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Thank you very much dear Patricia
Although war is so bad for all of us, when it is about children, it is the worst.
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I just can't believe what is happening with the Syrians...just thousands of them leaving!!!!!So many are children!!!but the countries they are going to have no room for so many...Hope something can be done!!!
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Great and a heartbreaking shot Canan! The full view revealed that it was raining, which makes it even sadder! I am feeling so many emotions right now...
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Thank you very much for your kind comment. It is nice to share smae feelings
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