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   Andrew Stroehlein (andrewstroehlein@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 10-Dec-2024 17:15:24 JST Andrew Stroehlein

   The only thing faster than the Syrian opposition forces' toppling of Assad in recent days has been European politicians promoting hate against Syrian refugees...
   https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/09/uk-and-other-european-states-suspend-syrians-asylum-applications

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     Andrew Stroehlein (andrewstroehlein@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 10-Dec-2024 17:15:23 JST Andrew Stroehlein

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     The images of streams of cars on the roads from Lebanon back to Syria – filled with Syrian refugee families, returning home, are, however, joyous to see.

     They underline the notion that most refugees want to return to their home, and reclaim their lives in their home country and land, but each will need to weigh their personal circumstances and safety concerns before making the decision to return.

     Glyn Moody repeated this.
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     Andrew Stroehlein (andrewstroehlein@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 10-Dec-2024 17:15:23 JST Andrew Stroehlein

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     While fully voluntary repatriation is welcome and should be celebrated, this should not be taken as a greenlight to force Syrians back who remain fearful or uncertain about a volatile situation in their home country.

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     Andrew Stroehlein (andrewstroehlein@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 10-Dec-2024 17:15:24 JST Andrew Stroehlein

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     "For the time being, we maintain, in line with the UNHCR [UN refugee agency] that the conditions are not met for safe, voluntary, dignified returns to Syria," said a European Commission spokesperson. 👍
     https://euobserver.com/EU%20&%20the%20World/ar8e131f33

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     Andrew Stroehlein (andrewstroehlein@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 10-Dec-2024 17:15:24 JST Andrew Stroehlein

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     It is way too early to discuss Syrian refugee returns – the fall of the Assad regime just occurred, events are unpredictable, and stability is fragile. The governance of Syria will go through a transition period and much of what this will involve is unknown.

     Hastening discussion of whether Syrians should go back now that the Assad regime has been ousted are premature at best and dangerous at worst.