The ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following the seizure of power by opposition forces in the capital city of Damascus on 8 December 2024 marks an end to over five decades of brutality and repression under the rule of the Baath Party.
In light of the currently volatile situation in Syria, CEHRI joins UNHCR, the Council of Europe and Austrian NGOs in emphasizing that states must carefully consider the rapidly changing and complex situation on the ground before any proceedings about revoking asylum or subsidiary protection can be launched and that the lodging of new asylum applications must still be facilitated.
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