European nations have decided to freeze Syrian asylum applications following the recent collapse of the Syrian Assad regime and the subsequent instability in the war-torn country. Since the Syrian Civil War erupted in 2011, millions of Syrians have become refugees across the Middle East, Europe and beyond.
During the peak of the Syrian refugee crisis, over one million Syrians arrived in Europe, with the majority settling in Germany due to its liberal immigration policies at the time. Germany’s recent decision to suspend Syrian asylum applications now impacts approximately 47,000 Syrians living within the country.
“At this stage, it is impossible to determine a concrete possibility for returning to the country. In such a volatile situation, it would be unprofessional to speculate,” Faeser stated.
“The fall of Assad’s brutal dictatorship is a great relief for many who endured torture, murder and terror,” she continued. “For many refugees who found safety in Germany, there is finally hope to return to their homeland and rebuild their country.”
While it will likely take many years to rebuild Syria, it is currently unclear how many Syrians abroad wish to return home, however, a large number of Syrians across Europe have celebrated the downfall of the Assad regime. […]
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