Germany plan to deport Syrians seen as purely 'symbolic'

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Ben KnightOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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The German government plans to deport Syrian refugees back to Syria by reaching a deal with Damascus this year, starting with criminals and those without residence permits. However, humanitarian concerns persist due to ongoing violence, economic devastation, and infrastructure damage in Syria. The UN refugee agency warns that sending more Syrians back could worsen the situation, as 7 million people remain internally displaced within Syria and 16.7 million are dependent on aid. A spokesperson for a German refugees' rights organization noted that returning Syrian families struggle to find affordable housing, with several sharing one apartment due to high rents in Damascus.

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Tareq Alaows 50% United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) ×250% Bashar al-Assad ×260% Gonzalo Vargas Llosa 70% Damascus 70% Alexander Dobrindt ×280% Germany ×380% Syria ×490%

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Center (-0.10)

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Syria

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