UK begins resettling White Helmets as “refugees”

The White Helmets "saved the lives of thousands of innocent civilians during the Syrian conflict," said Home Secretary Sajid Javid, adding he was "proud that the UK is resettling these brave individuals and their families and giving them the opportunity to rebuild their lives here." According to independent journalist Eva Bartless, "They are White Helmets by day and terrorists by night".

The government in Damascus flat-out accuses the White Helmets of being terrorists, offering them a choice between surrender and amnesty, or death.

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