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New asylum decisions renew fears of Syrian refugees in Austria

Human rights activists and refugee advocates in Austria said that the government’s rapid and irresponsible actions have created a climate of widespread fear and insecurity among Syrian refugees. The Free Syrian Community Association in Austria called on those responsible for politics to...

France suspends 700 Syrian asylum applications

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on Sunday that around 700 asylum applications submitted by Syrians have been suspended in France. This move comes in the context of the strong advances made by far-right parties in the recent elections. Jean-Noël Barrot told RTL:...

Turkey: 40,000 Syrians returned home since Assad fall

Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat announced on Saturday that around 40,000 Syrians have returned to their homeland from Turkey since the ouster of the Assad regime. Bolat made the remarks during a press conference during his visit to the Cilvegozu border gate in Turkey's southeastern Hatay...