The ABCs of aiding refugees

Regarding “Politics of refugees: New museum in Germany documents refugees” (Jpost.com, June 19), the Documentation Center for Displacement, Expulsion and Reconciliation in Berlin is a splendid idea to retell the story of refugees and the treacherous terrains they often navigate to flee genocide and mass atrocities in search of safe sanctuaries and a semblance of decent lives.

Seth Frantzman cogently asks, “Why is some ethnic cleansing and genocide highlighted, while the genocide of others considered controversial?” It is true that the Holocaust is one of the most atrocious atrocities in modern times. However, now we should open our eyes to other innocents who endure conflicts, calamities, human rights violations, insecurity, destitution, etc.

The international community needs to rectify economic, social, political, cultural and environmental crises and express solidarity with the most vulnerable – irrespective of religion, creed, color and ethnicity.

DR. MUNJED FARID AL QUTOB

London, UK