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Germany and Austria freeze Syrian asylum claims

Germany and Austria have decided to freeze asylum applications from Syrian nationals and are preparing for potential deportations, following a significant increase in migration from Syria. This decision comes in the wake of a European Union assessment that certain regions in Syria might be safe enough for the return of refugees, despite ongoing conflicts in other parts of the country. The move has sparked controversy and concern among human rights organizations, which argue that conditions in Syria remain unsafe for returnees. Germany's Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, emphasized the need for a careful evaluation of the situation in Syria, while Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced the suspension of processing asylum claims from Syrians, citing the need to manage the influx of migrants more effectively. This policy shift reflects a broader European debate on migration policies and the handling of asylum seekers amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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