Lebanon has remained unyielding on how it handles Syrian detainees in its prisons, even as Damascus and Beirut work to improve relations following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

The United States has begun reassessing the status of Syrians living in the country following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024.

In a move expected to save significant funds, calls are growing in Germany to bring more Afghan and Syrian refugees into the labor market rather than relying solely on government social benefits.

Europe offers limited aid to post-Assad Syria, but doubts remain over its impact on refugee returns and recovery.

Despite political shifts and UN incentives, Syrian refugees’ return from Lebanon remains slow due to widespread devastation, lack of services, and funding shortfalls.