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Security Threat: Syrian Refugees and Entry Ban

security threat: Sawan learned of the entry ban while watching late night TV news with his wife in their small apartment in the Jordanian capital of Amman, according to Hamilton Spectator. When we heard of the order, it was like a bolt of lightning, and all our hopes and dreams vanished, the 40-year-old said Saturday, a day after Trump's executive order. His dream of a better life was abruptly crushed when President Donald Trump banned Syrian refugees from the U.S. until further notice. He and other Syrian refugees bristled at the idea that they pose a potential security threat, saying they are peaceful people fleeing persecution. This decision made the U.S. loose its reputation in the world as the biggest economy, the biggest democracy, said refugee Nasser Sheik, 44, who was paralyzed by a stroke two years ago and lives with his family in Amman. Some warned that the new U.S. policy will be seen as targeting Muslims and further inflame anti-American sentiment in the region. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.