
Syrians Still Reluctant To Leave Germany Despite Regime Change
Although more than €3 million was allocated for voluntary returns, only 289 Syrians have been returned to their homeland under state-specific programs.

Although more than €3 million was allocated for voluntary returns, only 289 Syrians have been returned to their homeland under state-specific programs.

Al-Sharaa is expected to ask Putin to hand over all alleged Syrian war criminals in Russia, including former dictator Bashar al-Assad.

After Assad’s fall in December 2024, many refugees have returned to neighboring countries—but only a small fraction in Europe plan to go back.

Western heads of state ignore the fact that al-Sharaa’s HTS is classified as a terrorist group by the UN, the EU, and the UK.

Two-thirds of the assembly was elected by delegates; the remaining third will be named by interim president al-Sharaa.

Local committees in Syria have cast their ballots to select members of a transitional parliament, in a process some deem undemocratic.

Not since 1947 has a member of Syria’s Jewish community taken a seat in parliament, leaving the minority unrepresented for over 70 years.

Prosecutors say Anwar S. led a militia in Aleppo that allegedly tortured and killed protesters during Syria’s 2011 unrest.

“The dream of a pluralistic society where our identity can thrive feels increasingly unattainable under the shadow of Islamist governance.”

Adrien Guihal and 46 other French nationals transferred to Iraq from Syria are under investigation for crimes linked to the Islamic State.