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Germany and Austria freeze Syrian refugee claims


Published on 2024-12-09 12:21:42 - MSN
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  • Germany and Austria have frozen Syrian asylum applications in the wake of the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime. All asylum requests from Syrian citizens will be put on hold until there is more clarity on political developments in the country,

The article discusses how Germany and Austria are implementing new policies regarding Syrian refugees. Germany has decided to freeze asylum applications from Syrian nationals, effectively pausing the processing of new claims. This decision comes in response to perceived changes in the security situation in parts of Syria, suggesting that some areas might now be considered safe for return. Similarly, Austria has also suspended the processing of asylum applications from Syrians and is preparing for potential deportations. Both countries are taking these measures amid discussions on migration policies and the ongoing debate about the safety and stability of regions within Syria. These actions reflect a broader European trend of reevaluating asylum policies in light of the prolonged Syrian conflict and its implications for refugee returns.

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