Thirty-five Syrian families returned from Lebanese camps to the city of Qusayr and its countryside in the southern Homs countryside on Thursday, as part of a new "voluntary return" convoy, without any UN sponsorship or support from international organizations.
A Zaman al-Wasl correspondent monitored the convoy's entry through the Jossieh border crossing, confirming that all returnees hailed from the city of Qusayr and its surroundings.
This limited return coincided with statements by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who emphasized that Lebanon could no longer bear the burden of refugees remaining. He called for the acceleration of safe, dignified, and coordinated returns, emphasizing that international support must be channeled into Syria to support stability there.
The Lebanese authorities recently announced new measures to encourage Syrian and Palestinian refugees returning from Syria, enabling them to leave Lebanon via land crossings, whether they entered the country legally or illegally, without paying fees or fines, and without having an entry ban issued against them.
These facilities are valid for the period from July 1 to September 30, 2025.
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