“Even a simple place to stay while we rebuild would be enough. But right now,
We have nothing.”
(Male Refugee, FGD Tripoli, Lebanon)
Return Is Not Yet an Option!
Despite the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian refugees in Lebanon continue to face violence, poverty, and rising xenophobia.
Refugee Protection Watch 2025 offers a clear and nuanced understanding of the complex realities Syrian refugees face, examining the factors shaping their decisions around returning to Syria, and why safe, voluntary return remains far from achievable.
Published by the Access Center for Human Rights (ACHR)— a member of the Refugee Protection Watch (RPW) coalition, a diverse alliance dedicated to defending refugee rights.
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