Lebanon and Cyprus expel Syrian refugees back to Syria, violating "non-refoulement" principle.

Lebanon and Cyprus have expelled Syrian refugees back to Syria, raising safety concerns amid the ongoing conflict. A Human Rights Watch report claims that EU-funded Lebanese forces and the Cypriot coastguard are complicit in these forced returns, violating the principle of "non-refoulement." Many refugees, facing dire conditions in Lebanon, are desperate to reach Europe, yet encounter pushbacks and summary expulsions, exacerbating their plight.

September 04, 2024
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