| Author (Corporate) | BBC |
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| Series Title | BBC News |
| Series Details | 17.07.15 |
| Publication Date | 17/07/2015 |
| Content Type | News |
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German chancellor Angela Merkel faced criticism in July 2015 over her treatment of a young refugee who had been threatened with deportation. At a forum for young people, Mrs Merkel replied to Reem Sahwil, a Palestinian girl - an asylum seeker, German language speaker and university hopeful - that not all migrants could stay in Germany and some would have to be sent back home. As the girl starts crying over the fear of being refused a stay in Germany to pursue her dreams, Ms Merkel strokes her on the back. According to Mrs Sahwil, she and her family had been waiting four years to gain permanent residency in Germany. The situation had a big impact on social media. Later on, German authorities confirmed that Reem and her family would be able to stay in the country. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-33555619 |
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| Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Germany |
