Syrian refugees seeking asylum in Russia face indefinite detention or deportation

The video highlights the plight of Syrian refugees in Russia, focusing on the challenges they face in seeking asylum. Shamil Mega Madoff, a lawyer in Makhachkala, is one of the few willing to help them. The refugees face indefinite detention, and there have been attempts to deport them back to Syria, which could be life-threatening. The video also covers the legal battles fought in European courts to prevent deportations. Filming the refugees led to police detention, highlighting the sensitive nature of the issue. The video concludes with a discussion on Russia's asylum policies, which seem to discourage Syrians from seeking refuge there.

Who is the only lawyer in Makhachkala willing to help Syrian refugees?

• Hudson River

• Merkel Gordon

• John Sparks

• Shamil Mega Madoff

What was the fate of the five Syrian men before their lawyer intervened?

• They were released

• They were about to be deported

• They were secretly deported

• They were granted asylum

What action did the lawyer take to prevent the deportation of the Syrian men?

• Organized a protest

• Appealed to the Russian government

• Blocked the deportation in European courts

• Filed a complaint with the local police

What happened when the prison staff discovered the filming?

• The police were called in

• The filming continued

• The staff ignored it

• The prisoners were released

What is Russia's policy towards Syrian asylum seekers as suggested in the video?

• Granting asylum to all

• Encouraging them to seek asylum in Europe

• Providing financial aid

• Offering temporary shelter