Drivers of Displacement

Mandić, Danilo

doi:10.4324/9781003198680-2

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“…This aligns with predictions that political or ethnic conflicts could trigger largescale refugee movements (Castles et al, 2014, p.7). "The Syrian refugee drama" has roots beyond the 2010s-2020s, encompassing regional factors that produced the regional instability that set Syrian mass migration such as the Anglo-American occupation of Iraq in 2003, the collapse of Libya in 2011, and the Yemeni civil war starting in 2014 (Mandic, 2023). Because of "heavy repression from the Bashar al-Assad's regime", the region's persistent economic instability/crises, denial of human rights, sectarianism, and ethnic marginalization, the process appears to have devolved into a catastrophe (Berzins, 2013;Akhtar & Nagen, 2019).…”

Section: Background and The Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, the lack of social cohesion in Syria made it susceptible to foreign interventions. The crisis has resulted in mass migration, not accidentally (Mandic, 2023), making it a global issue, as UNHCR High Commissioner Grandi deems "the biggest humanitarian and refugee crisis of our time and a continuing cause for suffering" (UNHCR, 2023a). For Syrians, the crisis is framed not merely as a political conflict but as a dire choice between leaving or facing death.…”

Section: Background and The Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

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Syrian Migrants' Experiences of “Irregular” Migration to Austria Interlaced by Virtual Networks: A Qualitative Study

Schwarzenberger,

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2024

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The beginning of the war in Syria in 2011 led to a massive immigration wave from Syria to Europe; however, this move made European immigration policies more rigid in securing borders. The growing crisis has compelled Syrians to explore various ways to move. On September 14–15, 2015, thousands of people organized through Facebook gathered in Edirne and demanded to be allowed to enter Europe by crossing the Balkans on foot. This incident underlined the significant impact of social media on the process of irregular immigration. This study aims to understand the role of virtual networks in the migration experiences of Syrians before, during, and after migration. In this context, face-to-face, in-depth interviews were conducted with 26 Syrian migrants who arrived at or were captured in and currently reside in Linz, Austria. Syrian migrants meticulously planned nearly every step through virtual networks and smartphone tools, creating a holographic impression in their minds before embarking. These networks significantly enhanced the familiarity and safety of the irregular migration route and allowed them to proceed with “the migration network ladders” one by one. The Syrian migration experience highlights the pivotal role of virtual networks in motivating, guiding, and connecting individuals throughout the process.

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Section: Background and The Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%