Why would someone refuse to leave home despite war?

I just realized something, the fact that the security offered by someone’s home can be more significant than the security offered by his country.

I have two aunts that live Syria. They are presently threatened by the violence of the regime against its protesters, this violence that caused many casualties and that may create even more fury. But despite the brutality, my aunts refuse to leave their home and seek refuge in neighboring countries, like Lebanon or Jordan, where we have family that can accommodate them.

Now they still have access to water, food and basic needs to live throughout their daily lives. They even have access to television, which is a gateway to the world, even if it is controlled by the government. But the violence has still inspired thousands of Syrians to flee to Turkey to stay away from local threats. My aunts do not feel as threatened and stay home anyway.

I'm worried about what is happening in Syria today. However there is a side of me that is happy because people are expressing themselves in order to establish a change to the policy of the country, although the source of these protests can also be questioned. I only hope that the conclusion of these protests will bring a better future to the country.

En Français
Pourquoi refuser de quitter chez soi malgré la guerre?