It annoys me so much when I hear people say why have they got smart phones etc. For some reason people around the world think that Syrian refugees live in the desert like nomads and have never seen a TV or a light bulb! I'm glad you made your journey. It's disgusting how some humans treat others!
they seriously have TV set up in the desert sand and have mobile Phones but no roof over their head . It’s very bizarre to see . I speak of the western Sahara . Not sure how it is in Syria . I’d imagine they were more developed in the cities but the villages will be very much like the Sahara . I know I was skint having a huge tv in the sand would eb the last thing I wanted . A roof over my head id use that massive tv for shelter 😂
He's my second cousin! My mom is his cousin! We used to meet at syria, but since he moved to london we sadly don't see each other anymore. But we always call :)))
Such a touching story this is what got me into the whole Syrian Problem. It makes you wann cry out to humanity STOP. I'm HURT for everything going on in society today.
Hassan Akkad I respect you a lot for your motivation your courage your perseverance and much more for your kindness and fighting for other human beings rights. God bless you 🙏 ❤
My heart goes out to you and all the people that are still in difficult situations. I felt the tears when you sat on the plane to a place to a new beginning. Bless you
Very unfortunate also really sad that amazing people like you had to leave your home. I can imagine how emotionally and physically exhausting your journey may have been for you and with the bottom of my heart I wish you all the best.
No, the first sentence he speaks is "My name is Hassan, I'm one of the one million people who've come to Europe." Perfectly grammatical English. An eloquent speaker and a harrowing story.
Syria was a beautiful and rich country and given the fact that English is used so commonly around the world, many children learnt it. He may have been a teacher before, maybe an English teacher.
This broke my heart. As a Brit, I've heard it from everywhere, immigrants coming in is bad bla bla bla, to some degree many people are right, England is a small country, there's not much room and quite a lot of poverty amongst the "normal" (not rich) people. However refugees are a total different story and it leaves me ashamed to be British when British people turn their backs on people in need. What we did to Syria wasn't the people's choice, we the people rarely have a choice but we do have a choice on how we receive people and we accept them. Why do refugees have phones and nice things? It's because refugees are people had a life before war, they had jobs, professions, possessions etc. Personally if I was up and leaving my phone is going to be in my pocket. Simple. I may not have a home or anything left but I do have what I left home with. People forget this. Pre war Syria was beautiful, pre war Syria took European refugees when we had our world war and look how we treat them. It's disgusting. This comment isn't actually in response to this video, it's a response to the BBC documentary that has just shredded my heart but the BBC has turned off commenting. I was so happy when hassan got onto that plane and even happier when I saw him outside. I pray with all my heart I never ever find myself in the position of a refugee.
@@kingstonstreet3726 ua-cam.com/video/Eda1oI2Y8CY/v-deo.html That's one of the parts, it's near the middle of the show. Click on the page to find them all
i fled Libya 2012 after the war i was a teen now I'm 21 i have not gone to college i live In Italy but i left from Morocco after being held for 3 hour life i good........but i feel and felt his pain
Such a good point, and we should all learn from this. We can drop bombs but not aid. Wow. Thank you Turkey for finally helping these people with not only your soldiers but with the aid. I just wish another few countries would at least jump on board with Turkey and help with aid.
I don't understand why he was so desperate to get to London? He had already made it to Paris. Are there really that many more opportunities in the UK than in France (or any other western European country for that matter)? This has always confused me.
Antoni Martinez the same thing I said he was already in Europe these people follow trends the love the white man they seem to be at the top for them to idolize
Nikolas Karakasis What? I'd go so far as to say that there are probably more opportunities in Paris. Post Brexit, he'd still have had access to the whole of Europe had he remained on the continent.
Your a tribute to your parents i have just seen you on GMB and your cleaning the COVID wards wow you are an inspiration to all refugees god bless you Hassan and keep your family safe..
how come he has american accent? glad that he made it n filmed it everything. it was heartbreaking to see the journey but many europeans and americans still don't understand the reason to escape from their own homeland.
It isn't safe living there, imagine living in a country where not only are there external forces and armies killing the people, destroying the land and torturing the people but also the county's government. I am a Syrian living and studying in Europe but my whole family lives in Syria. Most of my family members have suffered some form of torture, from being brutally beaten for months to living in fear in their own homes. The guy in the video probably has a good american accent because there are any institutions in Syria that teach English ( that's how i can speak English fluently ) and well of course the internet/TV helps a lot too :p. Its videos like this that make me thankful to Europe for having such great rights.
He does not have an american accent ..He has clean Middle Eastern English accent . His accent is not as pure as a native American accent . He will need accent reduction classes . to come close to sound like an american .
he doesn't have American accent. he probably learned English from americans so he picked that up and he did that very good. its just a matter of talent .
I don’t understand. Turkey is a safe and modern country with a thriving tourism industry. Turkey also has a better standard of living than most of Eastern Europe. Why would you not stay there?
Because he is a fraud he was living in Dubai making huge bank as an English teacher and photographer and even drove around in a Rolls Royce, he did go with actual refugees to stage the whole bullshit story though. A common occurance in recent years...
Why journey to Europe why not to uae, your brothers in uae would have welcomed you, they would have treated you with more respect than any Greece people right
Hassan Akkad hates the Syrian government, the Syrian government killed many of his friends and relatives. He has never positively spoken once about the Syrian government.
Those of you touting this fraud as a hero, save your praise for those refugees who actually suffered and still suffer at the hands of the Assad regime. The image of Hassan Akkad that has been so carefully curated by the media and presented to the public as that of a selfless hero could not be further than reality. While his accolades, including a BAFTA, appear to signify a man driven by the desire to shine a light on the tragedies of the Syrian revolution, the reality reveals a much more cynical truth. Akkad's narrative has been constructed around the idea of a humble and impoverished immigrant, a man who risked everything to escape the horrors of war by hopping on a dinghy from Greece to France before settling in the UK. However, this portrayal conveniently omits crucial details about his true background, revealing a story that is far from one of desperation or necessity. Raised in an affluent household in Syria, Akkad was not born into the squalor or deprivation that many genuine refugees have known. His father owned a successful restaurant, and the family led a comfortable life in Syria before voluntarily moving to Dubai. In Dubai, Akkad enjoyed a successful career as an English teacher, living a life that was far from the desperate circumstances that he has portrayed in his media appearances. His family continued their prosperous existence, with his father expanding his business ventures in Dubai, ensuring that they were insulated from the economic hardships that plagued many in the region. The image of Akkad as a destitute refugee is a manufactured one, designed to elicit sympathy and admiration from the public while masking the privileges he enjoyed. His decision to board a dinghy alongside actual refugees was not born out of necessity or desperation, but rather from a calculated move to profit from the suffering of others. Unlike those who fled their homes out of genuine fear for their lives, Akkad’s journey was premeditated, a strategic choice to create footage that he knew would resonate with a global audience hungry for stories of triumph over adversity. This footage, which eventually won him a BAFTA, was not the work of a philanthropist but of an opportunist who saw an opening to exploit a narrative for personal gain. Akkad's decision to sell his footage to a major broadcasting network, rather than donating the proceeds to aid those truly in need, speaks volumes about his motivations. If his intentions had been pure, one might expect him to use his platform and the financial gains from his work to support the very people he claimed to represent. Instead, he embarked on a path of self-promotion, using the plight of the Syrian refugees as a stepping stone to further his own career. Moreover, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Akkad garnered further praise for cleaning a hospital ward, an act that was widely covered in the media. Yet, this praise was misdirected, as it overshadowed the efforts of the actual hospital staff who risked their lives daily without seeking recognition. The reality is that Akkad’s actions, though commendable on the surface, were part of a larger pattern of self-aggrandizement, rather than genuine altruism. The world has been duped by Akkad’s carefully constructed persona. What is presented as a story of a man who overcame unimaginable odds is, in truth, the tale of someone who capitalized on the suffering of others for fame and fortune. His BAFTA, rather than being a symbol of triumph over adversity, should be seen as a token of his hypocrisy, an award that rightfully belongs to those who have truly endured tragedy and suffering without seeking to profit from it. Hassan Akkad is not the hero the world has been led to believe he is. He is a man who saw an opportunity to exploit a tragedy for personal gain, and he took it, without regard for the real heroes who continue to suffer in silence. His story is not one of inspiration, but of deception, and it is time that the truth about his actions comes to light.
It annoys me so much when I hear people say why have they got smart phones etc. For some reason people around the world think that Syrian refugees live in the desert like nomads and have never seen a TV or a light bulb! I'm glad you made your journey. It's disgusting how some humans treat others!
they seriously have TV set up in the desert sand and have mobile
Phones but no roof over their head . It’s very bizarre to see . I speak of the western Sahara . Not sure how it is in Syria . I’d imagine they were more developed in the cities but the villages will be very much like the Sahara .
I know I was skint having a huge tv in the sand would eb the last thing I wanted . A roof over my head id use that massive tv for shelter 😂
This guy was my english teacher.. I'm so happy he taught me once, he's a big inspiration for me.
eyad almoudareys taught you in Sylia? Did you make it? God protect you people
Oh!!! Why dont u tell me b4
This is an english teacher
I thought he is european man
Not an Arab
He is an inspiration to many. Great man.
He's my second cousin! My mom is his cousin! We used to meet at syria, but since he moved to london we sadly don't see each other anymore. But we always call :)))
Feel the pain and struggle of this guy. Im glad you made it to London. God bless you and the rest of the Syrian people. Love from Philippines ❤️❤️❤️
Secret Inc. Love from Syria
I am crying the whole time. Why dont we love each other ? We are all human.
Every single cell in my body feels you. I'm so happy that you reached to where you wanted to.
Such an inspiration! 🙏🏻
This deserve more views
Such a touching story this is what got me into the whole Syrian Problem. It makes you wann cry out to humanity STOP. I'm HURT for everything going on in society today.
As an Englishman, I have many Syrian friends in Germany, and they are very respectful and ambitious, contrary to what you see in the media.
Hassan Akkad I respect you a lot for your motivation your courage your perseverance and much more for your kindness and fighting for other human beings rights. God bless you 🙏 ❤
Hassan explains his journey to this Country so well.You have a much better understanding of what is going on.
My heart goes out to you and all the people that are still in difficult situations. I felt the tears when you sat on the plane to a place to a new beginning.
Bless you
Adam Buxton brought me here. Hassan you are an inspiration.
Very unfortunate also really sad that amazing people like you had to leave your home. I can imagine how emotionally and physically exhausting your journey may have been for you and with the bottom of my heart I wish you all the best.
His English is surprisingly good!
They were educated people with jobs, houses, working in international companies, doctors... unfortunately this happened to them
No, the first sentence he speaks is "My name is Hassan, I'm one of the one million people who've come to Europe." Perfectly grammatical English. An eloquent speaker and a harrowing story.
donkeyenvious he was a english teacher in syria
@@sebastienw.8636 r u deaf i am one of the million people who've come to Europe
Syria was a beautiful and rich country and given the fact that English is used so commonly around the world, many children learnt it. He may have been a teacher before, maybe an English teacher.
ALLAH is wit u n all syrians ameen proud of u
This broke my heart. As a Brit, I've heard it from everywhere, immigrants coming in is bad bla bla bla, to some degree many people are right, England is a small country, there's not much room and quite a lot of poverty amongst the "normal" (not rich) people. However refugees are a total different story and it leaves me ashamed to be British when British people turn their backs on people in need. What we did to Syria wasn't the people's choice, we the people rarely have a choice but we do have a choice on how we receive people and we accept them. Why do refugees have phones and nice things? It's because refugees are people had a life before war, they had jobs, professions, possessions etc. Personally if I was up and leaving my phone is going to be in my pocket. Simple. I may not have a home or anything left but I do have what I left home with. People forget this. Pre war Syria was beautiful, pre war Syria took European refugees when we had our world war and look how we treat them. It's disgusting.
This comment isn't actually in response to this video, it's a response to the BBC documentary that has just shredded my heart but the BBC has turned off commenting. I was so happy when hassan got onto that plane and even happier when I saw him outside. I pray with all my heart I never ever find myself in the position of a refugee.
What documentary is name of it?
@@kingstonstreet3726 ua-cam.com/video/Eda1oI2Y8CY/v-deo.html
That's one of the parts, it's near the middle of the show. Click on the page to find them all
i fled Libya 2012 after the war i was a teen now I'm 21 i have not gone to college i live In Italy but i left from Morocco after being held for 3 hour life i good........but i feel and felt his pain
Masha'alh i'm some like him al-hamdulahi now im safe 😍
May all your dreams come true....
Turkish* Delight Ameen
Such a good point, and we should all learn from this. We can drop bombs but not aid. Wow. Thank you Turkey for finally helping these people with not only your soldiers but with the aid. I just wish another few countries would at least jump on board with Turkey and help with aid.
I don't understand why he was so desperate to get to London? He had already made it to Paris. Are there really that many more opportunities in the UK than in France (or any other western European country for that matter)? This has always confused me.
language, easier to intergrate
haha Love this comment
Antoni Martinez the same thing I said he was already in Europe these people follow trends the love the white man they seem to be at the top for them to idolize
i would love to see where you got this information from coz that is definitely not true.
Nikolas Karakasis What? I'd go so far as to say that there are probably more opportunities in Paris. Post Brexit, he'd still have had access to the whole of Europe had he remained on the continent.
Your a tribute to your parents i have just seen you on GMB and your cleaning the COVID wards wow you are an inspiration to all refugees god bless you Hassan and keep your family safe..
I am so happy for you
All love to you from me.
how come he has american accent? glad that he made it n filmed it everything. it was heartbreaking to see the journey but many europeans and americans still don't understand the reason to escape from their own homeland.
It isn't safe living there, imagine living in a country where not only are there external forces and armies killing the people, destroying the land and torturing the people but also the county's government. I am a Syrian living and studying in Europe but my whole family lives in Syria. Most of my family members have suffered some form of torture, from being brutally beaten for months to living in fear in their own homes. The guy in the video probably has a good american accent because there are any institutions in Syria that teach English ( that's how i can speak English fluently ) and well of course the internet/TV helps a lot too :p. Its videos like this that make me thankful to Europe for having such great rights.
country's government * many *
He does not have an american accent ..He has clean Middle Eastern English accent . His accent is not as pure as a native American accent . He will need accent reduction classes . to come close to sound like an american .
he doesn't have American accent. he probably learned English from americans so he picked that up and he did that very good. its just a matter of talent .
What a GREAT Guy... Thank you so much ..GOD bless you
Finally #YOUMADEIT
Respect Hassan Akkad 👏👏👏
Courage.
why his english is so good he kind of have an american accent. did he live in usa?
jp COL-USA probably Hollywood or internet influence
He’s not a refugee. Is a fsa propagandist who lived in UAE before
He was an English teacher in Syria, this may help
Medical Student you wish, wouldn’t you knobhead😄
you dont have to be from united states to speak American English . lol
I don’t understand. Turkey is a safe and modern country with a thriving tourism industry. Turkey also has a better standard of living than most of Eastern Europe. Why would you not stay there?
because you dont get a council house in turkey
Because he speaks, English... Not Turkish!
@@PollyRizova no, because he is a junkie and Im sure he could he would go for u.s first and thats what he s probably planning next...lol
Because Turkey don't have human rights.
Because he is a fraud he was living in Dubai making huge bank as an English teacher and photographer and even drove around in a Rolls Royce, he did go with actual refugees to stage the whole bullshit story though. A common occurance in recent years...
Why journey to Europe why not to uae, your brothers in uae would have welcomed you, they would have treated you with more respect than any Greece people right
Sisters* sorry
gr8 jurney
He didn't blame the Syrian government. He said that Europe governments went there to bomb but they give their backs to refugees.
Hassan Akkad hates the Syrian government, the Syrian government killed many of his friends and relatives. He has never positively spoken once about the Syrian government.
@@adda25lol are you really trying to convince people he risked his life for clout
Welcome to England my dear Muslim friends.
حسان
مرحبا
Those of you touting this fraud as a hero, save your praise for those refugees who actually suffered and still suffer at the hands of the Assad regime. The image of Hassan Akkad that has been so carefully curated by the media and presented to the public as that of a selfless hero could not be further than reality. While his accolades, including a BAFTA, appear to signify a man driven by the desire to shine a light on the tragedies of the Syrian revolution, the reality reveals a much more cynical truth.
Akkad's narrative has been constructed around the idea of a humble and impoverished immigrant, a man who risked everything to escape the horrors of war by hopping on a dinghy from Greece to France before settling in the UK. However, this portrayal conveniently omits crucial details about his true background, revealing a story that is far from one of desperation or necessity.
Raised in an affluent household in Syria, Akkad was not born into the squalor or deprivation that many genuine refugees have known. His father owned a successful restaurant, and the family led a comfortable life in Syria before voluntarily moving to Dubai. In Dubai, Akkad enjoyed a successful career as an English teacher, living a life that was far from the desperate circumstances that he has portrayed in his media appearances. His family continued their prosperous existence, with his father expanding his business ventures in Dubai, ensuring that they were insulated from the economic hardships that plagued many in the region.
The image of Akkad as a destitute refugee is a manufactured one, designed to elicit sympathy and admiration from the public while masking the privileges he enjoyed. His decision to board a dinghy alongside actual refugees was not born out of necessity or desperation, but rather from a calculated move to profit from the suffering of others. Unlike those who fled their homes out of genuine fear for their lives, Akkad’s journey was premeditated, a strategic choice to create footage that he knew would resonate with a global audience hungry for stories of triumph over adversity. This footage, which eventually won him a BAFTA, was not the work of a philanthropist but of an opportunist who saw an opening to exploit a narrative for personal gain.
Akkad's decision to sell his footage to a major broadcasting network, rather than donating the proceeds to aid those truly in need, speaks volumes about his motivations. If his intentions had been pure, one might expect him to use his platform and the financial gains from his work to support the very people he claimed to represent. Instead, he embarked on a path of self-promotion, using the plight of the Syrian refugees as a stepping stone to further his own career.
Moreover, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Akkad garnered further praise for cleaning a hospital ward, an act that was widely covered in the media. Yet, this praise was misdirected, as it overshadowed the efforts of the actual hospital staff who risked their lives daily without seeking recognition. The reality is that Akkad’s actions, though commendable on the surface, were part of a larger pattern of self-aggrandizement, rather than genuine altruism.
The world has been duped by Akkad’s carefully constructed persona. What is presented as a story of a man who overcame unimaginable odds is, in truth, the tale of someone who capitalized on the suffering of others for fame and fortune. His BAFTA, rather than being a symbol of triumph over adversity, should be seen as a token of his hypocrisy, an award that rightfully belongs to those who have truly endured tragedy and suffering without seeking to profit from it.
Hassan Akkad is not the hero the world has been led to believe he is. He is a man who saw an opportunity to exploit a tragedy for personal gain, and he took it, without regard for the real heroes who continue to suffer in silence. His story is not one of inspiration, but of deception, and it is time that the truth about his actions comes to light.