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Many refugees voiced their desire for justice, hoping Assad and his regime will face accountability before international courts. The consensus among many is that the regime’s atrocities demand international justice, a sentiment echoed by those who fled years of violence.
However, as celebrations unfold, Europe is also grappling with policy changes. Several countries, including Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Greece, and the Netherlands, have paused or restricted asylum applications from Syrians amid concerns about the future stability of Syria and potential links between rebel factions and extremist groups such as Al-Qaeda. Germany has temporarily halted nearly 48,000 active asylum cases, while Austria has announced plans to deport some Syrian migrants, citing security concerns.