More than 125,000 Refugees Return to Syria in Desperate Conditions
January 9, 2025
Over 125,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their homeland in recent months, fleeing worsening economic conditions and discrimination in neighboring countries. However, they are facing desperate conditions upon their return, including lack of shelter, food, and healthcare.
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the majority of returning refugees are from Lebanon and Jordan. Many had been living in camps for years, with limited access to education and employment. As economic conditions deteriorated in these countries, refugees faced increased discrimination and hostility.
“I was discriminated against because I was Syrian,” said Ali, a refugee who recently returned from Lebanon. “I couldn’t find a job, and my children were bullied at school.”
Upon their return to Syria, refugees are confronted with a shattered and war-torn country. Basic infrastructure has been destroyed, and the economy is in ruins. Many returning families are unable to find shelter and are forced to live in makeshift camps or abandoned buildings.
“We have nothing,” said Fatima, a mother of five who fled to Lebanon during the war. “We don’t have a home, we don’t have food, and we don’t have any hope.”
The Syrian government has been criticized for failing to adequately support returning refugees. Aid organizations have called for increased international assistance to address the desperate conditions faced by these vulnerable populations.
“The Syrian government has a responsibility to protect its citizens, including those who have been displaced,” said a spokesperson for the International Rescue Committee. “The international community must also step up and provide the necessary humanitarian aid.”
Despite the challenges, many returning refugees are determined to rebuild their lives in their homeland. They hope for a better future for their children and a chance to contribute to the reconstruction of Syria.
“We are Syrian,” said Ahmed, a refugee who returned from Jordan. “We want to live in our country. We will never give up hope.”
More than 125,000 refugees return to Syria in desperate conditions
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