Future of Syria after falling: Return of refugees in danger?

Future of Syria after falling: Return of refugees in danger?

After the surprising fall of the Assad regime in Syria, which took less than two weeks, many ask themselves the question of future developments in the country and the fates of the Syrian refugees in Germany. Meanwhile, over 900,000 Syrians currently live in Germany, of which around 50,000 are in Berlin. Many Berlin citizens expressed pessimistic that Syrians who have started a new life in Germany will return to their homeland. According to Erika S., a 77-year-old Berliner, poverty in Syria is enormous and many refugees have found a better life here. Your concerns about peace in the region can be clearly felt, as you can tell in an interview with the ZDF Critics, on the other hand, fear that these measures can be considered de facto as a deportation.

The situation in Syria remains tense, and experts continue to predict terrorist acts and power struggles. Middle East expert Daniel Gerlach warns that the situation in Syria is by no means stable and emphasizes that despite the changes in the government apparatus, military operations, such as the bombing by Israel and the United States, are still present. These uncertainties help to remain refugees in Germany for the time being, which was also expressed by several citizens in Berlin. However, the future migration debate could change decisively if the situation in Syria actually improves and returning for many is possible.