Return to Syria: Hope for millions of refugees in 2024

Return to Syria: Hope for millions of refugees in 2024

The world is still characterized by violent conflicts and civil wars that force millions of people to flee. But now it comes, the ray of hope in the refugee statistics: According to a report of the UNHCR , 2024 returned impressive 1.6 million refugees in their homeland-the highest number For over two decades. This positive development brings hope and shows that a rethink can take place.

in particular Syrians, whose life was strongly shaped by the long -lasting civil war, are determined to return to their homeland. In 2024 the Assad regime broke, which prompted many to pack their suitcases and start the return trip. Around two million Syrians have returned home by the end of April 2024, and it will be reported that more than six million more will think about a return, even if there are many concerns about the political and security policy situation.

The returnees and their challenges

However, the returnees face major challenges. An example is Alhassan, who returned to Syria with a group of 90 Syrian refugees. A man in a suit and tie who wore the new flag of Syria describes the desire for freedom and the need to see his family again after all the years of separation. But his home town is devastated and the reconstruction of his house will undertake an expensive. last year returned to their homeland, although 1.6 million refugees came from other countries. This is an increase of over 60 percent compared to the previous year. It should be emphasized that 92 percent of the returnees come from only four countries, including Syria, which plays an important role with 512,000 returnees.

Despite this pleasant message, the total number of global displaced people at the end of April 2024 was at a worrying level of 122 million, which is hardly a change in the previous year. The largest group of displaced persons continues to come from Sudan with 14.3 million, followed by the Syrians with 13.5 million, the Afghans with 10.3 million and the Ukrainians with 8.8 million. The UNHCR therefore calls for a more intensive search for peace and permanent solutions for refugees.

The current developments show us that there is a lot of movement in the air when it comes to flight and return. It will be interesting to see how the situation will develop and whether the returnees will be given the necessary support to gain a foothold in their home countries.