A crisis broke out in 2015, by which refugees fled to Europe, creating chaos. Reported by The Baltimore Sun, this was one of the largest migrations after World War ll. This occurred around the time Obama was still President. With the increase in population, managing the number of refugees as well as the people of Europe had been a struggle. Refugees had the courage to go across the Mediterranean Sea towards Europe from Mideast and North Africa. There was a total of 340,000 who made it to Europe. But of course, the travel itself at sea was difficult. So many refugees were traveling using fishing boats or rafts. Unfortunately, a few thousand people did not make it to Europe, as they died from suffocation, inhaling chemical fumes, or drowning. The goal of many migrants was to create a better life for themselves in Europe, as they heard about the economic opportunities and welfare. But the main goal of these refugees was a matter of life or death. They were threatened to be killed. Unfortunately, this had already happened to many. People were involved in rape and executions. Fear had taken over the people of Africa, as they had migrated over to Europe in hopes of a better life.
“A refugee crisis in Europe…” The Baltimore Sun. 21 Aug 2015, https://search.proquest.com/baltimoresun/docview/1705743065/79C67BD60EF549E0PQ/6?accountid=36772