Abdul Qader Basmaji, a Syrian refugee, experienced detainment and deportation from Turkey back to Syria, losing everything he had built in Istanbul. Despite the economic crisis in Syria, many refugees like Basmaji are forced to return, facing uncertain and dangerous futures. With little to no financial support, returning to Syria often means starting from scratch in a war-torn country with limited resources.
In Lebanon, the situation is no better, with reports of forced deportations and human rights violations against Syrian refugees. Families like Trad’s face heartbreak as loved ones disappear after being deported without warning. International organizations urge countries like Turkey and Lebanon to prioritize human rights and seek a political solution to the Syrian conflict.
Turkish deportations
Since the outbreak of the war in Syria, over 3.6 million Syrians sought refuge in Turkey, facing the risk of deportation back to a volatile region. The dire economic and humanitarian conditions in areas like Idlib only add to the challenges returnees must endure.
Lebanese deportations
Lebanon’s handling of Syrian refugees raises concerns, with documented cases of forced deportations and families left in turmoil. With mounting hostility towards Syrians in Lebanon, the need for a humane approach and international intervention has never been more apparent.
DW’s Rola Farhat contributed from Lebanon to this report.
Edited by: Andreas Illmer