Assad is gone. But can Syrians go home?
Summary
After the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, many Syrian refugees in Turkey are considering whether to return to their home country. While more than half a million have gone back, many are still weighing the risks because basic services in Syria are lacking, and there is uncertainty about the new leadership.Key Facts
- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was removed from power in December 2024 after 24 years.
- Over three million Syrians fled to Turkey during the Syrian civil war, which began in 2011.
- More than half a million Syrians have returned home following Assad's removal.
- Basic services like electricity and water are still unreliable in many parts of Syria.
- There is ongoing concern about Syria's interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, due to past links to al-Qaida.
- Economic sanctions on Syria are easing, which is beginning to reconnect it with the global economy.
- Sectarian violence has recently increased in Syria.
- Many Syrians in Turkey are cautious about returning because their former homes and infrastructure have been damaged.
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