Politics and Government
Politics and Government
Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as countries stop applications
- Austria, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Greece have all said they will suspend asylum decisions for now.
The article discusses the plight of Syrian asylum seekers who are facing increased difficulties in obtaining asylum due to several countries halting or restricting their asylum application processes. Notably, Denmark has suspended its Syrian asylum program, arguing that parts of Syria are now safe enough for returns, a stance that has drawn criticism from human rights organizations. Similarly, Sweden has tightened its policies, and Germany has seen a significant reduction in asylum applications from Syrians. This shift in policy comes amidst ongoing conflict in Syria, leaving many Syrians in a state of limbo, unable to return home due to safety concerns yet also unable to secure legal status in Europe. The situation has led to increased vulnerability for these asylum seekers, with many facing potential deportation or living in legal uncertainty. Human rights groups argue that these policies ignore the persistent dangers in Syria and contravene international refugee law obligations.
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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/syrian-asylum-seekers-in-limbo-as-countries-stop-applications/ar-AA1vydwa ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/syrian-asylum-seekers-in-limbo-as-countries-stop-applications/ar-AA1vydwa ]
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