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Re:From Syria to Sweden – 200 voices on escaping the war by pawadu on Tuesday October 04, 2016 @06:37AM (#12634516)
They actually explain this in some stories. For example, some people had friends and relatives in Sweden. Some choose it because Swedens track record in human rights.

Also, the nearest EU countries were Turkey and Greece then Italy and Hungary who don't seem to accept refugees at this point.

Re:From Syria to Sweden – 200 voices on escaping the war by return0 on Tuesday October 04, 2016 @06:38AM (#12634523)
Greece and italy accept and house refugees. They just don't want to stay here.