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Regarding the responsibility of Europe, Judge Pinto De Albu-
querque of the ECHR stated that, "Refugees attempting to escape Africa
do not claim a right of admission to Europe. They demand only that
Europe, the cradle of human rights idealism and the birthplace of the
rule of law, cease closing its doors to people in despair who have fled
from arbitrariness and brutality. That is a very modest plea, vindicated
by the European Convention on Human Rights. We should not close

our ears to it." 39

Human life must be considered as the most valuable matter in this
world and each of us has to do our best to protect others and make sure
they can live the life they deserve. European countries claim they do
not have enough resources to accept these migrants but it is high time
for some of them to step up and act as pioneers for these desperate
people. Precautions are necessary for every step like what should be
done before these risky sea journeys take place and after the arrival of
these hundreds of people. They should never make
them feel like outsiders. They should welcome

them and make them feel at home. There are
many free places in many parts of the

The value of human
life is priceless. Every
conscientious person
is obliged to do his or
her best in order to
protect and save the
oppressed.

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