Even Europe’s humanitarian superpower is turning its back on refugees

The temporary tent camp organized by MSB, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, houses about 200 asylum seekers at Revinge outside the city Lund in southern Sweden. (Drago Prvulovic/AFP/Getty Images)

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By Griff Witte and Anthony Faiola-December 30

MALMö, Sweden — When the small, crumpled body of 3-year-old Alan Kurdi washed up on the Aegean coast Sept. 2, Europe’s humanitarian superpower sprang into action.

Sweden’s prime minister headlined gala fundraisers, Swedish celebrities starred in telethons, and a country that prides itself on doing the right thing seemed to rally as one to embrace refugees fleeing for their lives.

Even Europe’s Humanitarian Superpower is Turning Its Back on Refugees by Thavam Ratna