Germany's Syria Policy Sparks Controversy: Calls for Rebuilding Clash with Denial of Visits
German politicians' calls for Syrians to help rebuild their country have sparked controversy, contradicting the government's stance on visiting Syria. The German government has been denying Syrians the opportunity to assess conditions in their homeland through on-the-ground visits, while also expressing concerns about Syria's security situation and the potential for forced returns.
Alexander Dobrindt, a prominent German politician, has been advocating for a swift agreement with Syria to deport criminal asylum seekers and later those without residence rights. He believes that Syrians should return to their home country once a careful individual review confirms no danger exists there. However, he also supports forced returns if necessary to maintain the asylum system's functionality and public acceptance.
The chancellor and Dobrindt have been using bellicose rhetoric, portraying Syrians as potential criminals and violent offenders, deserving of deportation. This stance has been criticized as it applies to only a small minority of Syrians. Meanwhile, the German government's advisory agencies are not trusted by Syrians due to the hostility of foreigner registration offices and other authorities.
The foreign minister believes that only a tiny fraction of exiled Syrians can return to their former hometowns in the near future. This is due to the ongoing destruction and security concerns in Syria, as highlighted by UN warnings against forced returns.
The German government's calls for Syrians to help rebuild their country are at odds with its denial of Syrians the opportunity to visit and assess conditions in their homeland. While politicians like Alexander Dobrindt advocate for returns and deportations, the government's own advisory agencies are not trusted by Syrians. The security situation in Syria remains a concern, with only a small minority of Syrians potentially able to return in the near future.
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