Between Jurisprudence and Policy: The Prospect of Repatriating Syrian Refugees from Germany
AL-HAL
April 3, 2026
The Syrian community in Germany remains sharply divided on the issue of return.
The Syrian community in Germany remains sharply divided on the issue of return.
European governments may express a desire to accelerate repatriation, yet the overwhelming majority of skilled professionals harbour no immediate intention of returning voluntarily, Abdallah Al-Turkmani argues in Syria TV.
The new pact rests on four pillars: securing external borders, speeding procedures, embedding migration in international partnerships, and introducing a system of solidarity among member states.
Syrian authorities have activated emergency procedures across multiple agencies to manage the influx and support returning families.
The escalation online coincides with a sweeping security campaign on the ground, Daraj writes.
A political confrontation is sharpening in Berlin over the future of Syrian refugees, as conservative lawmakers in Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s governing bloc press for rapid deportations—directly rebuffing a recent appeal from Damascus to slow the process.
In remarks to the German newspaper Focus, Mohammad Yaqoub al-Omar, Director of the Consular Department at the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, appealed for what he described as “patience and understanding” from Berlin as Syria struggles to rebuild after years of conflict.
Dutch authorities have arrested 15 individuals on suspicion of disseminating propaganda for the Islamic State.
The proposal follows a three-day tour of Israel, Cyprus, and Lebanon by Jens Spahn, the parliamentary leader of the Christian Democratic Union, al-Hal writes.
Recently, we have heard claims that kinship should not disqualify someone from public responsibility, and that it is natural in Syrian society for a large family to contain many competent individuals, Hussam Jazmati writes in Syria TV.
“We are not yet at a stage of stability in Syria that would allow for large-scale deportations,” EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner told the German Press Agency.
The outreach comes as Germany debates asylum policy with renewed intensity, and as several European capitals cautiously test a reopening toward Damascus after years of political estrangement.
UNHCR’s representative in Syria, Gonzalo Vargas Llosa, said that approximately 1.3 million Syrian refugees have already returned since December 2024
Since October 2024, Syrians under temporary protection have been exempt from Turkey’s typically stringent foreign work-permit regime. But a new decree changes that dynamic entirely.
The trend is clear: Europe’s migration posture is shifting from collective protection to selective repatriation
The Danish initiative forms part of a growing European trend.
In light of the growing discontent, Mazen Alloush, Director of Local and International Relations at the Authority, issued a detailed statement explaining the complications affecting many Syrians, especially those passing through the main corridors linking Turkey and Syria.
Without the court intervention, this Friday, November 21, more than 6,100 Syrians would have lost their legal status, the IRAP says.
These developments come amid a marked shift in Germany’s approach to asylum, Syria TV writes.
Berlin’s cautious overtures toward Damascus and Syria’s simultaneous campaign to encourage voluntary returns reveal two competing narratives — one driven by European domestic politics, the other by the Syrian government’s desire to project normalcy.
Over the weekend, Austria, Sweden and 18 other EU member states submitted a joint letter to the European Commission urging progress on deportations.
Data from the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists (WFSA) indicates that Syria has fewer than 1.1 anesthesiologists per 100,000 people, Al-Masdar writes.
Gonzalo Vargas Llosa of the UNHCR cautioned that Syria has reached its “maximum absorptive capacity,” suggesting the country can no longer sustain additional returnees, Daraj writes.
Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces (ISF) have yet to issue an official statement days after the death, Enab Baladi writes.
This arrest is part of ongoing investigations in Germany aimed at holding individuals accountable for serious human rights violations committed in Syria.
This deepening humanitarian crisis raises a pressing question: are political motives driving a push for the forced return of refugees to Syria, despite ongoing insecurity and inadequate living conditions?
Many refugees face persistent difficulties in civil documentation, including marriage, birth, and death certificates
Amid the bureaucracy of Europe and the continuing tragedies in Syria, thousands of refugees now find themselves stranded, deprived of basic rights to safety and stability, al-Hal writes.
In Turkey, the city of Gaziantep has witnessed a notable wave of returns since the fall of the previous Syrian regime, al-Hal writes.
A report reveals that most Syrians residing in Austria show little to no interest in returning to Syria.
More than 6 million Syrians remain internally displaced, while a further 6 million live as refugees in host countries.
Delegations from Germany, France, and Italy have visited Damascus to explore repatriation arrangements with Syria’s interim government
While some progress has occurred, such as reforms to personal status laws improving women’s rights, LGBTQ+ protections remain conspicuously absent, Daraj writes.
Only 1,867 people have returned from Germany with government support this year.
The extension follows the court’s earlier intervention in August, when it imposed a temporary halt under an urgent “interim measure.”
The initiative centres on the rehabilitation of 16 villages in the province’s eastern region, with the goal of reducing pressure on overcrowded temporary shelters, Baladi News writes.
The UNHCR has warned that insufficient funding threatens the sustainability of these returns.
For many, returning to Syria was not a homecoming, but the beginning of a new estrangement, Hamdan Al-Ukla writes in Syria TV.
The economic and security pressures on this group have worsened over recent months, al-Modon writes.
Judge Koller condemned the defendant’s actions as “serious human rights violations” and underlined that the ruling sends a clear message: “the victims’ suffering has not been forgotten.”
Highlighting the reopening of the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon, Alloush stated that it has recorded over 20,000 entries and exits since its resumption, according to Ultra Syria.
Respondents attributed their reluctance primarily to the lack of suitable housing and the ongoing deterioration of security and economic conditions within Syria, al-Modon writes.
Syrian lawyer and human rights advocate Anwar al-Bunni, head of the Syrian Center for Legal Studies and Research, celebrated the verdict, Al-Hal writes.
An in-depth analysis of the hopes, hurdles, and hard truths facing returnees
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser clarified that the agreement does not yet include concrete plans or a set timeline for deportations, noting that conditions in Syria remain “unpredictable and volatile,” despite Damascus’s control over large parts of the country.
The minister noted that the pace of voluntary returns has significantly accelerated following the regime’s downfall on 8 December 2024.
The UNHCR estimates that 16.7 million people—roughly 90% of Syria’s population—still require some form of humanitarian aid. Additionally, more than 7.4 million people remain internally displaced.
Cevdet Yılmaz further expressed confidence that, with strong support from Turkey, Syria would become a stable, strong, and prosperous nation.
The discussions reportedly focus on 974,000 Syrian refugees currently residing in Germany, Syria TV writes.
A report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights highlights dire conditions in Roumieh, including overcrowding, inadequate medical care, and unfair trials based on confessions extracted under torture.
Iraqi authorities identified 93 mass graves believed to contain the remains of Yazidi victims, with 32 graves still unopened in Sinjar and Al-Ba’aj.
Before the fall of Assad, 94% of Syrians who arrived in Germany between 2013 and 2019 expressed a desire to stay permanently, according to Syria TV.
The return of Syrians presents a unique opportunity to revitalize a long-scarred nation.
The UNHCR said that the number of Syrians returning to their country in the past two weeks has surpassed the total number of returnees throughout 2023.
Family sources told Enab Baladi that the photograph used against Haitham al-Halabi was artificially generated or shows someone resembling him
While he celebrated the “liberation” of Syria, a refugee in Germany expressed shock and dismay at EU decisions to freeze asylum applications, Syria TV.
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The decisions by Germany and Austria highlight a significant shift in European asylum policies concerning Syrians, 963 Media writes.
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The court ordered the defendant to attend an intellectual rehabilitation program and deradicalization measures, according to al-Masdar.
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Many Syrians have to choose between deportation to areas controlled by the Syrian regime, or serve 18 months in prison on charges of threatening Bulgarian national security, according to Enab Baladi.
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the arrest of 51 smugglers and 1,644 “illegal” migrants during an operation named Kalkan, Enab Baladi writes.
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The new residential complex was built by Qatar Charity in partnership with the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation, Syria TV writes.
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The Netherlands and other European nations are exploring new strategies for voluntary returns, Wafa Alloush writes for Syria TV.
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Swedish Immigration Minister Johan Forssell emphasized the need for effective legislation to carry out deportations swiftly, Syria TV writes.
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A group of prominent Syrian Americans has formally endorsed Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President.
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Today’s news round on Syria highlighted a series of escalating regional tensions and their impact on Syria. Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian targets have prompted
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While Assad controls a repressive regime along the north-south axis of Syria’s major cities, the autonomous administration in Northeast Syria has established itself as a comparatively stable and secure region, Syria TV writes.
This news round on Syria covers several critical developments. In Latakia, an Israeli airstrike targeted a weapons depot, causing injuries and triggering explosions, as tensions
Badr Jamous expressing concerns that the conflict in Lebanon could lead to new demographic shifts in Syria.
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The Syrian regime’s Customs Department reported that from September 23 to midday Saturday, 373,181 displaced individuals arrived from Lebanon, including 118,275 Lebanese nationals.
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Most men prefer to send their families—women and children—back to Syria, al-Modon writes.
Surrounded by his children and wife, Syrian regime forces arrested a young man from Daraa as he returned from Lebanon through the Jdeidet Yabous crossing on the Syrian-Lebanese border, Enab Baladi writes.
The military police operating under the opposition Syrian National Army, allied with Turkey, announced the closure of a humanitarian crossing used by Syrian refugees fleeing Lebanon due to Israeli aggression, al-Araby al-Jadeed says.
In this news roundup on Syria, significant developments include an Israeli airstrike that killed five Syrian soldiers near the Lebanon border, highlighting ongoing tensions between
Zaiter’s relocation was allegedly coordinated with Wasim al-Assad, a prominent Syrian figure also involved in drug trafficking, Syria TV says.
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Four Syrian women are running in Belgium’s municipal elections on October 13, aiming to positively impact both the Syrian community and Belgian society.
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Al-Araby al-Jadeed says the reception of displaced individuals is coordinated between the crisis cell in the Autonomous Administration and its representation in Lebanon.
At least nine Syrian refugees returning from Lebanon were arrested since intensified Israeli airstrikes on September 23, the SNHR said.
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The opposition’s support for Trump is based largely on the belief that he would take a stronger stance against the Iran axis, but Syria is not a priority for him, Marwan Kabalan writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
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The Syrian Network for Human Rights has documented the initial toll of 36 Syrian refugees killed in Israeli shelling targeting towns in southern Lebanon during the first days of the escalation.
Lebanon’s multiple crises have often been accompanied by rising racism against Syrian refugees, Syria TV writes.
Accurate statistics on the total number of Syrian casualties remain unclear, Syria TV says.
The ongoing conflict in Syria and its regional implications have once again come into sharp focus with recent developments involving Hezbollah, Israeli airstrikes, and shifting
The Caesar Families Association announced on its website that the lawsuit addresses serious charges, including murder, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, and torture within Assad’s prisons.
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“I have informed the European Commission that we want to regain full control of our asylum policies,” the Dutch Minister for Asylum and Migration stated in recent press remarks.
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The situation in Syria remains highly volatile and complex, with various conflicts and tensions continuing to unfold across the country. In northern Syria, Turkish-occupied areas
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Fadel Abdel Ghani, the director of the Syrian Network for Human Rights, has labelled as “blatant lies” the recent statements made by Faisal al-Mekdad.
According to Reuters, the 27-year-old aimed to “instill fear among the public and attract attention.”
Mohammed Yassin al-Najjar, a former opposition minister, voiced his concerns on the X platform, questioning Turkey’s decision to limit entry to Syrians with valid passports.
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The Italian coastguard announced the rescue of seven Syrians among 28 migrants whose boat sank off the coast of Lampedusa after departing from Libya.
“Cyprus is pushing refugees back to Lebanon where they risk deportation to Syria”, HRW said.
Turkish authorities have released Syrian journalist Yassin Abu Raed approximately two weeks after his arrest in Turkey.
The accused father denied involvement in the crime, while his sons refused to make any statements, Sawt al-Asima writes.
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“Issa was always a cheerful and social person; he wasn’t particularly religious,”his sister Fatima told Syria TV.
Turkey has deported 147 Syrian refugees from the “Emlan” deportation center in Gaziantep to the Bab al-Salam border crossing, Athr Pres writes.
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Syrian pro-regime actor Bassem Yakhour ignited a heated debate with his criticism of the rising number of Syrian refugees, particularly targeting their increasing birth rates.
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The ministry’s spokeswoman stressed that German security interests are a top priority, according to Damas Post.
The collective anxiety felt by the Syrian community cannot simply be attributed to a fear of stigma, al-Modon reports.
The Immigration Department is working to regulate the status of Syrians who have been in Turkey for over a decade by categorizing them into four segments, according to Syria TV.
“The situation is catastrophic,” said Muhammad Haj Bakri, an economic expert, to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Today’s news round on Syria highlights a range of developments that underscore the ongoing complexities in the region. The Israeli Defense Forces intercepted a suspicious
Last Saturday, ISIS claimed responsibility for the stabbing, stating it was an act of “revenge for Muslims in Palestine, Iraq, Syria, and other Muslim countries.”
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Hilal was from the city of Saraqeb in the eastern countryside of Idlib.
The actual number of Syrians who have received Turkish citizenship under the “temporary protection” framework stands at 238,768, al-Watan reports.
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In Istanbul and other major cities, industrial projects have been particularly affected by the departure of Syrians, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Stamp acknowledged that under certain conditions, refugees may be allowed to visit their home country but warned that undeclared trips could jeopardize their protection and residency status.
The project’s focus is on providing job opportunities for Syrians in the waste collection and recycling sectors, according to Shaam Network.
This ruling arose from the case of a Syrian refugee who travelled six times to Assad regime-controlled areas in Syria, Shaam Network reports.
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Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s team has prepared a five-point plan for Syrian refugees, which was presented to the cabinet during a session on Wednesday,
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Tourist offices handling bookings to the UAE are facing chaos due to the lack of an official decision regarding the entry ban on Syrians, Sawt al-Asima says.
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School dropout is a significant issue among Syrian children, al-Watan writes.
As of the latest statistics, approximately 150,000 Syrians are registered with the UNHCR in Egypt, Syria TV writes.
The Shuja al-Ali gang, backed by the Fourth Division, kidnapped five Syrian women from Daraa Governorate as they attempted to enter Lebanon, al-Modon reports.
“It is no longer acceptable for Jordan to bear the burden of asylum alone”, the minister of Interior said, according to Sawt al-Asima.
Cyprus’ president explicitly requested that Lebanon prevent these migrant boats from departing for the island, al-Modon writes.
According to security sources, this decline can be attributed to stringent security measures implemented by Cyprus along the Lebanese coast, according to al-Modon.
The ruling contradicts the current practice of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, Shaam Network writes.
In recent geopolitical developments, the United States has shown little interest in Iraq’s efforts to mediate reconciliation between Syria and Turkey, despite acknowledging the initiative
The Human rights activist intends to challenge the decision in court, expressing his belief in the judicial system in Turkey.
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“I was chosen because I embody the values of brotherhood, respect, and excellence that the Games represent”, the torchbearer told Syria TV.
The Algerian Rescue Association published a list of the Syrian victims’ names.
The usually crowded streets appeared almost empty as Syrians were afraid to leave their homes and move around the city as usual, Enab Baladi says.
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“Turkey must immediately develop a migration policy that cares about social peace”, a CHP lawmaker said.
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In April 2024, Lebanese General Security officers arrested Ahmed Adnan Shamsi al-Haidar and forcibly returned him to Syria.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements about the possibility of meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad provoked reactions from Syrian figures, Enab Baladi writes.
The legislation enables the deportation and expulsion of individuals supporting “terrorist” posts on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, as reported by German media outlets.
19 migrants from northern and eastern Syria had their boat disabled at sea off Algeria’s coast while attempting to reach Europe, Shaam Network reports.
Policy-makers in Germany have decided that Islamist “criminals” and “threats” should be deported to Afghanistan and Syria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
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The report indicated that 168 refugees forcibly returned from Lebanon, Shaam Network reports.
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The man in question suffered from a “mental disorder”, according to al-Modon.
“I arrived here with a lot of pain. The sounds of rockets, shellfire, news of killings, daily death, and terror still nestle in my head”, said Syrian writer Shadia Atassi.
In May, Syrians accounted for the largest group of applicants, with 5,280 out of 17,231 total applications
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The Lebanese army announced on Wednesday that a Syrian gunman had fired shots at the U.S. embassy in Beirut, and he was subsequently wounded and apprehended.
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General Gianni Carvelli, head of Italian intelligence, has proposed a plan for the return of refugees in safe zones in Syria, Omar Kaddour writes in al-Modon.
The outcomes of “Brussels 8” imply another year of extended crisis for Syria, Abdul Moneim Ali Issa writes in al-Watan.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also sounded a stark warning about the plight of Syrian refugees.
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The Brussels Conference convenes at a critical time, with humanitarian aid for Syria at perilously low levels.
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The cessation of battles in some areas doesn’t mean they are safe for regime opponents, Sameera al-Masalmah writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Jordan clarified on Thursday that it currently does not advocate or facilitate the return of Syrian refugees.
“By all accounts, Syria remains unsafe for return”, a group of organizations said.
Updated instructions specifically exclude defectors from the army, security services, Ministry of Interior, and government employees who departed Syria without security clearance from obtaining passports, according to Sawt al-Asima.
This reaction underscores that security measures and forced relocations are not viable solutions to the challenges faced by displaced populations.
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The returnees were welcomed by health teams, prepared to offer immediate medical services, the pro-government Athr Press writes.
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Lebanon is trying to amend an agreement with Syria on extradition of detainees, according to al-Souria Net.
the UN and its humanitarian partners have extended aid to 20 locations for IDPs affected by the floods.
In the absence of proper medical supplies, residents have resorted to herbal remedies, Shaam Network reports.
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The Austrian People’s Party intends to utilize DNA tests on migrants in cases where doubts arise regarding their documentation upon entry into the country.
According to statements provided to Athr Press by multiple tourist agencies in Beirut, the issuance and renewal of temporary personal residencies for Syrians, under sponsorship, have been halted
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Von der Leyen highlighted the EU’s intention to explore a more systematic approach to voluntary repatriation to Syria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Pedersen, through his official channels, reported meetings with envoys from Germany, Turkey, and the United States.
The Lebanese Ministry of the Displaced organized a workshop titled “Convoys of Safe Voluntary Return to Syria”, according to al-Watan.
Lebanese military intelligence detained and allegedly tortured a Syrian man involved in a solidarity protest for women in Gaza.
This decision emerged from a security meeting convened on Tuesday, al-Souria Net says.
The Syrian individual identified as “B” made three trips from northern Germany to Syria to deliver equipment to Ahrar al-Sham, according to Syria TV.
A second batch of deportees is expected to arrive in areas controlled by the SDF, al-Watan writes.
Syria TV says the Romanian intelligence chief delivered a joint message from Romania, Cyprus, Greece, and Italy.
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said labelling most regions in Syria as safe would be crucial to the deportation plans, Sawt al-Asima reports.
The victim had been residing in the Chtaura area and travelled to Beirut about ten days ago in search of work, according to Nedaa Post.
Abdel-Baqi was reportedly assaulted and tortured by a group in Lebanon, leading to his fatal injuries.
To date, there has been no response or comment from the Syrian regime regarding the situation of refugees in Lebanon. Enab Baladi writes.
A 37-year-old former security officer of ISIS, was arrested in January 2023 in the town of Arkel by the Dutch police, according to Syria TV.
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The updated “Job Center salary” for Syrian refugees in Germany stands at 563 euros per month, with adjustments for adults cohabiting.
Aoun outlined the army’s strategy to address this issue within legal boundaries, according to Orient Net.
The official stance of Jordan underscores the principles of a voluntary and secure repatriation process, according to Syria TV.
The strike was initiated by Manbij activists in response to the SDF’s enforced recruitment campaigns, according to Syria TV.
Sunday saw a significant escalation of tension between Syrians and Turks in the northwestern state of Kocaeli, according to al-Souria Net.
Safadi highlighted “the difficulties confronted by Jordan as a host nation for Syrian refugees,” according to al-Modon.
Jordan hoped that the upcoming Brussels 7 conference would yield tangible steps to provide assistance, according to al-Souria Net.
Pedersen emphasized that concrete actions are needed alongside diplomatic efforts, according to al-Modon.
The Jordanian minister expressed concern about the repercussions of diminishing international support for refugees, according to Syria TV.
Statement from the Quad Syria Envoys.
The two sides discussed means of European support for the liberated areas, according to the SOC Media Department.
Lubna, 46, arrived in the Netherlands from Syria in 2017 and is currently working as a consultant in the field of integration, according to Syria TV.
Lebanon has opened 17 centers for voluntary return of Syrian refugees, according to Athr Press.
Most of these migrants are caught in Burgenland, where 350 border guards work daily, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The young man fell into a deep valley and sustained serious injuries and fractures in several parts of his body, according to Orient Net.
The 40-year-old husband is a Jordanian national with history, released from prison recently, according to Syria TV.
Emir Sheikh Tamim said it was worrying that some are trying to turn the page of the Syrian crisis, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
A video circulating showed two German policemen violently storming the home of a Syrian refugee family in Berlin, according to Syria TV.
Syrian officials said that the country’s degrees have a very good reputation worldwide, according to al-Watan.
The Syrian student, who lives in the Netherlands, is described as confident and fully aware of what she wanted, according to Snack Syrian.
The Jordanian government estimates the number of Syrians on its soil at about 1.3 million refugees, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
A study showed that Syrian migrants are particularly at risk of depression, according to al-Souria Net.
The MP considered that this decree will push Syrians living abroad to return, according to al-Watan.
Syria called on the international community not to bargain with Turkey on the territory of other countries, according to al-Watan.
Amal Ezzo, a leading figure in the Baath Party, is working as a humanitarian worker in Germany, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced, Wednesday, the killing of a soldier in a rocket attack in northern Aleppo, according to North Press.
A Syrian woman and her three children drowned after a boat transporting migrants from Tripoli sank, according to Shaam Network.
The Netherlands announced that more than 90% of Syrian refugees who applied for asylum in 2015 are now living in their own homes, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Ali al-Khalayleh said that the regime harmed Jordan on several occasions, according to Shaam Network.
People took to the streets in northwestern Syria to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the Syrian Revolution, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
ISIS is reportedly trying to seize the al-Hol camp in northeast Syria, according to North Press.
The FM of Jordan has claimed that his country won’t give up on a political solution in Syria, according to al-Watan.
The SNHR recorded 143 arbitrary arrests by the various warring parties of the Syrian conflict, pointing out extreme restrictions on freedom of expression, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
A Syrian mother and her three children died of asphyxiation in their sleep after they tried to warm their room on a cold night with coal, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Authorities in Syrian opposition-controlled areas of rural Aleppo revealed their intention to increase the salaries of teachers by 40%, after a strike, according to Baladi News.
The Ministry of Labour in Jordan asked all Syrian workers to obtain a permit to legalize their employment in the kingdom, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Faisal al-Mekdad said that the visit of UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen to Syria was postponed due to the new COVID-19 variant, according to al-Watan.
The Platform of Civil Society Organizations in Raqqa stated that political bargaining between Russia and Syria hinders the delivery of humanitarian aid to the North East, according to North Press.
The Opposition president met with the EU chargé d’affaires, with whom he discussed the refugee crisis and political transition in Syria, according to the SOC Media Department.
The opening of the “Foundation for Polygamy” in the town of Azaz, in Syria, was met with humor and outrage by Syrians over social media, especially since the region is witnessing a harsh economic crisis, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Faisal al-Mekdad encouraged the Syrian community in Serbia to invest in their homeland, especially after the issuance of the new investment law, according to SANA.
Germany has announced that it will donate 71 million euros to Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon, according to Enab Baladi.
A former Syrian regime intelligence officer, suspected of being a war criminal, has been living paralyzed in Switzerland with his wife since 2016, according to Sowt al-Asima.
After clashes between young Lebanese and Syrians erupted in the town of Kawkaba, some 900 Syrian refugees were asked to leave the village, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
A German court has refused to grant asylum to a Syrian man who is running from military conscription, according to al-Watan.
Statement of the UNHCR on the Return of Displaced Syrians.
The U.K has announced a new fund to support the education of young Syrians, in particular those displaced inside Syria, according to SY-24.
Dire living conditions in the greek camp are threatening the health of refugees, according to SY-24.
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria criticized procrastination by countries whose citizens are families of ISIS fighters in the al-Hol Camp, according to North Press.
Sources have unveiled plans for an incoming Lebanese-Syrian summit that will discuss the return of displaced Syrians, according to Athr Press.
The story of a former Syrian army officer sheds new light on the plight of Syrians forced home from Denmark, writes Al-Arabia Net.
A German court refuses to grant asylum to Syrian refugees who choose to not conscript to the Syrian army, writes The Levant News.
While reconciliation figures express support for Assad, security forces have arrested several individuals, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
The Syrian Environment Minister and the Lebanese Minister of Social Affairs support the need for greater cooperation to ensure the safe return of Syrian refugees, reports Al-Watan.
Palestinian children will not receive food rations through the Smart Card system, according to Etihad Press.
Assad forces defector Sami Al-Kurdi has been acquitted of crimes against humanity, writes Al-Souria Net.
The Syrian Negotiation Commission has praised its efforts to make breakthroughs in the fifth round of Constitutional Committee meetings, writes Baladi News.
Six years after having fled Syria, a social worker has announced his candidacy to represent the Green Party in Germany’s Bundestag parliament, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A newly published report has highlighted the abuse suffered by Syrian women at the hands of a male Syrian aid worker and activist, who worked with several Syrian and international NGOs writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Five Germans, who have connections to the extreme anti-refugee right, have been charged and sentenced for inciting hatred against Syrian refugees reports Sowt Al-Asima.
A UN delegation has reiterated it desire to rehabilitate Hama and support the return of displaced Syrians to their homes writes Al-Watan.
A Syrian artist living in Germany has launched an online art school for children, to help them fill their days as they socially distance themselves from other children writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
The Action Group for Palestinians in Syria has reported on the deaths of over 250 children, who have been killed over the course of the war in Syria.
Anger has swelled online after a video circulated that showed three Lebanese men beating and sexually assaulting a Syrian refugee, who is believed to be under the age of 13 reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Another Syrian refugee living in Germany has been identified as a members of the regime’s militia and responsible for cracking down on protestors reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
A German interior minister has said that Syrian criminals and supporters of Bashar al-Assad could face deportation for the European nation reports Resala Post.
Ahmad al-Arsali has been accused of being a member of the Air Force Intelligence and of being in Germany to spy on refugees reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
A Syrian refugee living in Lebanon has set himself on fire, so that he didn’t have to face a life of hunger and poverty reports Brocar Press.
A new campaign in the Netherlands, with the help of Syrian refugees, will be delivering food to those who are isolating at home and unable to secure goods from the shops writes Iqtissad.
Following news about the possible infection of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, residents in Idleb have wished her good health writes Al-Modon.
A new poll by the Metropole Foundation has revealed that the majority of Turkey reject their country’s involvement in north Syria and wish to see the return of refugees writes SANA.
Invisible Jails, by Orwa al-Ahmad, examine the lives and fears of Syrian refugees who are now living in the West writes Zaman Al Wasl.
A Syrian refugee and father of three was stoned to death in Lebanon by two men reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Syrian refugees at the Cypriot Menoyia immigration detention center, have started a hunger strike, protesting poor conditions reports Zaman al-Wasl.
After a picture of Bashar al-Assad was reportedly torn up in a classroom, the regime raid schools and homes arresting children reports Alsouria Net.
The regime is using Law No. 10 to seize opposition property in the neighborhoods of Baba Amr, al-Sultaniyah and Jobar in Homs province writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Faisal Mikdad welcomed the new United Nations Development Program Administrator, while lamenting the presence of foreign troops in Syria writes SANA.
The removal of a dead Syrian child from a cemetery has created an uproar in Lebanon, writes Al Modon
Since the Nasib border crossing reopened, over 150,000 Syrians have left Jordan, including over 30,000 who held refugee status reports Alsouria Net.
An attack in the de-escalation zone, east of Homs province, has been repelled by Maghaweir al-Thowra, killing a dozen regime soldiers reports Zaman Al Wasl.
According to Action Group For Palestinians Of Syria, thousands of activists have been killed and countless hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies have been targeted.
Following the capture of Khan Sheikhoun by regime forces, rebels are fighting back in the hilltops of Lattakia reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Displaced Syrian families have returned from the al-Azraq refugee camps in Jordan via the Nassib border crossing reports SANA.
Control of the city of Moadamyet al-Sham has been shifted from the Fourth Division to Military Security, with the Fourth Division withdrawing from all checkpoints reports Al-Modon.
The Syrian National Coalition has condemned the racist attitudes of Lebanese society and the increasingly hostile environment for Syrian refugees.
Residents of the capital’s southern suburbs have complained about being blocked from returning to their homes and the lack of basic infrastructure writes Zaman Al Wasl.
As more people have fled the country, elderly people are being left behind, but with limited services, many are forced to beg on the streets writes Al-Watan.
The Lebanese army plans to dismantle a number of concrete structures housing refugees, which is set to affect 1,008 families reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Over the past eight years of war, Ramadan and the way that Syrian society views Ramadan has changed, with some openly not observing the fasting writes Salon Syria.
The Lebanese authorities arrested three of the Syrians who were found after their boat sank, but the whereabouts of the other five is unknown reports Anadolu News Agency.
Using Law No. 10, Assad has received offers to rebuild destroyed homes in the Damascus suburb of Darayya, but many see this as opportunity for a land grab writes Zaman Al Wasl.
State oppression and difficult living conditions has forced hundreds of Syrian refugees in Lebanon to return to their homes, although the fate that awaits them is unknown reports Hurriya Press.
Since the Nasib border crossing reopened, Syrians refugees living in Jordan have used the crossing to return home reports SANA.
Syrian refugees living in Lebanon have been slow to return home, with some claiming that they have been pressured into returning, regardless of whether it is safe reports Al-Modon.
After he was denied entry to the building and a meeting with a UN official in Tripoli, the Syrian refugee set himself on fire in protest reports Alsouria Net.
The family moved to Canada in 2017 and were well liked within the community reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Syrians living in Jordan cited the ongoing security issues and the threat of conscription as the main reasons they did not want to return to Syria reports Alsouria Net.
A group of writers, journalists and politicians have shown their solidarity with Walid Jumblatt and praised his stance on Syria writes The Syrian Observer.
With little access to steady and fruitful employment, life for Syrian refugees living in Lebanon is harsh, and ensuring survival is a constant struggle writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Ahmed al-Zoabi, who fell to his death, had been pursued and harassed by the police on a number of previous occasions reports Ana Press.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has said that 50,000 people remain at risk of being affected by flooding reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The Nasib Border Crossing was reopened in October when southern Syria was recaptured by the regime writes Al-Hal.
Despite the reopening of the crossing and the relative calm in southern Syria, Daraa’s governor has not seen any refugees returning via the Nasib Border Crossing writes Human Voice.
While thousands of refugees have returned from Lebanon, many still feel threatened, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Reports have circulated of regime security forces arresting people who are attempting to return to regime controlled areas writes Etihad Press.
A German court has rejected an appeal for the reunification of a husband and wife as the marriage of an underage girl is not recognised by German law writes Mahajar News.
The only working medical point in the camp, operated by UNICEF, has been closed for two weeks, leaving the camp’s residents in a dire situation writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Around 15,000 refugees returned home in 2016 and 2017, but the fighting in southern Syria has caused that number to slow writes Asharq al-Awsat
The United Nations’ Palestine refugee agency has previously said that it is difficult to see daily life returning to Yarmouk writes Zaman Al Wasl
Maj. Gen. Issam Zahreddine gained international notoriety last month when he threatened refugees who wished to return to Syria
19-year-old Muzoon Almellehan, known as “Malala of Syria,” appointed as newest and youngest UNICEF representative on World Refugee Day
During Ramadan camp’s vibrant shopping strip has provided a space for refugees to showcase and make money from their skills and crafts, All4Syria writes
EU-backed initiative aims to present a collection of performances based around the experiences of Syrian refugees living in neighboring Lebanon
Critics say the state-funded channel allowed the Syrian president to “insult” Australia’s government and policies and had caused great “anger and sadness” among victims
Jordan says its policy towards receiving refugees has not changed as the number of Syrians attempting to enter the Kingdom increases by hundreds per day
Lebanese clinic aims to support locals and Syrians who suffer from marginalization due to a range of disabilities
Around 10,000 Syrian children living without adult supervision are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation in neighboring countries, head of UNHCR in Jordan reveals
Child held by hospital for a week as family struggles to pay overdue hospital fees
Syrians denied cancer treatment because they are refugees, says activist, adding that UNHCR has let down the patients for no clear reason
Tensions run high in the northern Lebanese town of Arsal as Syrian refugees endure harsh living conditions and widespread neglect from security forces and NGOs
Given the attractive financial offers, even Iraq is willing to process Lebanese waste on its territory
Amman intends to establish ‘buffer zone’ in Syria’s south in an effort to protect its cities and villages along the border, Jordanian political sources say
Refugees in Jordanian camp continue to tackle 90 percent power cut following January’s Huda snowstorm
An Aleppo girl who recently beat leukaemia is facing an uphill battle following an unfortunate relapse
Jordanian Health Ministry confirms 170 cases of tuberculosis among Syrian refugees
Thanks to new regulations, many Syrian workers in Lebanon now face a choice between remaining there illegally or losing their livelihoods
The crisis has weakened local production capabilities and strained distribution channels since Syria is the only land crossing between Lebanon and the Gulf countries, a main destination for Lebanese products
Memorandum states that if any refugee breached Jordanian national security must be expelled
Unpaid charges from donor countries and international organizations push Jordan to stop treating Syrian refugees
Syrian refugees have good experience across many professions and vocations
Man says risking his life is worth saving another’s
The first reaction was the resignation of the Syrian National Coalition member and Muslim Brotherhood leader, Ali Sadreddine al-Bayanouni
Coalition says nine million refugees and displaced people inside and outside Syria were ignored in the election
New camp designed to take pressure off Za’atari and house those recently displaced from Syria
UNHCR warns the host community is on the brink of collapse
Khatib has not commented on the page which has gained 40,000 likes
Marwan was found in the Jordanian desert, with his possessions stuffed in a small plastic bag
New and unfamiliar environments present dangers to young girls
New and unfamiliar environments present dangers to young girls
Fourteen-year-old Hanifa has agreed to marry a 44-year-old Lebanese landlord
Syrian journalists were asked to sign a pledge not to work again
The returns are being coordinated with the camps’ administration and the UNHCR
The disease looks like a regular flue but more dangerous
More than four million people have been displaced inside the country
A study conducted before the Syrian crisis found that there are around 100,000 children working in Lebanon
Syria says that 644 Syrian refugees have returned willingly to their homes from the Zaatari Camp in Jordan in the past two days