Syrian Returns Home One Year After al-Assad’s Fall

December 8 marks one year since the al-Assad dynasty was removed from power after 54 years, leading to a 14-year-long war and one of the world’s largest migration crises. Millions of Syrians fled the country, with many settling in neighboring countries. As Syria enters a new chapter, some refugees are returning home to rebuild their lives. Over 782,000 Syrians have returned from abroad, with limited job opportunities and high living costs posing challenges. European countries have updated asylum guidelines for Syrians, with a decline in asylum applications and a shift in the largest nationality group seeking asylum in Europe. Additionally, nearly 1.8 million internally displaced Syrians have returned home in the past year.

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