Syria: Escape from the unknown - return under uncertain signs

Syria: Escape from the unknown - return under uncertain signs

After the sudden fall of the Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, numerous Syrians are on the run, as the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports. In her opinion, IOM General Director Amy Pope said that many religious minorities, especially for fear of possible threats, leave the country. The Shiite community in particular is concerned, although it is currently not directly threatened. Pope warns this situation of new challenges, since a mass return of the situation is not advisable, this situation, which has not advised. Memories of the broken civil war and the still unstable infrastructure stir up fears that a return of refugees could further destabilize the country. The warlike conflict in Syria has forced millions of people to flee since 2011, with Turkey and Germany counting among the main starting countries Today.at.

Political reactions in Germany

In Germany, the political reactions on the news from Syria have not been long in coming. While some politicians are calling for Syrian refugees to return quickly to reduce the pressure on the migration -politically controversial topic, there are increasingly voices that advise prudence. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has already decided to suspend the asylum procedures for Syrians for the time being, since most of the applications for persecution by the Assad regime were based. Marco Buschmann from the FDP emphasized that well -integrated Syrians should have the opportunity to stay, while Jens Spahn from the CDU came up with the idea of ​​charter flights and financial support for those willing to return. However, the green MP Lamya Kaddor, who warned of premature decisions, expressed concerns and only wanted to analyze the situation in Syria more precisely how DW reported.

The location of the Syrian community in Germany is also important, which with around 974,000 people is the largest outside of the Arab world. Many of these people make valuable contributions in areas such as care and healthcare, which also complicates their return. According to Gerald Gaß from the German Hospital Society, the loss of these specialists, especially in smaller cities, will have a serious impact on local health care. In view of the uncertainties in home and the challenges that would bring an immediate return, the question of the willingness to return of the Syrian refugees remains open for the time being.