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140,000 Syrian Refugees Return Home Amid Ongoing Crisis
8/16/2025
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Story summary
- Since mid-June, 140,000 Syrian refugees have returned home, leaving 2.5 million in Turkey.
- A government program has enabled the voluntary return of 411,649 Syrians since December 2024, totaling 1.15 million since 2016.
- The return process involves online appointments, transportation assistance, and monitoring by the UNHCR.
