Over 25,000 Syrian Refugees Return Home Following Assad's Fall
Turkey reports a significant wave of returns as it seeks to address domestic tensions and assist Syrians in resettlement efforts.
- More than 25,000 Syrian refugees have crossed back into Syria from Turkey in the past 15 days, according to Turkish authorities.
- This wave of returns follows the recent ousting of Bashar al-Assad, marking a pivotal shift in Syria's political landscape.
- Turkey, which hosts approximately 2.92 million Syrian refugees, plans to establish migration offices in Damascus and Aleppo to facilitate resettlement processes.
- The Turkish government aims to ease public discontent over the refugee population by encouraging returns and providing logistical support.
- Returning refugees are now allowed to bring personal vehicles into Syria, a policy change intended to support their transition.