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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.
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