The Head of the White Council writes an important letter to the Minas Tirith Times:
One of the major challenges that we face today, on a global scale, is how to protect people who have been forced, by armed conflict, human right abuse or other forms of persecution to flee their homelands.
Overwhelmingly, refugees do not willingly leave their homes and families. They do not come to Gondor seeking financial advancement. Most do not even leave with a final destination in mind.
They leave because of the fear of what will happen to them if they don’t.
They leave because of the persecution and abuse that they have faced on a daily basis.
As a country, Gondor shares responsibility with the rest of the international community, for protecting these refugees by offering them a place where they can be safe.
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