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The UK government’s decision to pause asylum claims has left thousands of Syrian asylum seekers in limbo and at risk of losing their homes and jobs. One such person is Hussam Kassas, who fled Syria in 2016 and expected his family to be granted refugee status. However, the UK’s decision to pause claims has prevented him from receiving confirmation, leaving him uncertain of his future.
The Home Office has explained that the move was made “whilst we assess the current situation” in Syria following the rapid fall of the regime. The government has not yet determined whether people can be sent back to Syria as it cannot be confirmed whether the country is safe under the new rebel-led authorities.
Approximately 6,500 people, including Mr. Kassas, will be impacted by the pause, with the Refugee Council warning that they could be “stuck for months” with their status unconfirmed. Mr. Kassas is an investigator with the UK-based Syrian British Consortium advocacy group and expects that he will lose his job if his situation remains unresolved.
Hamid, another Syrian asylum seeker who fled the Assad regime in 2013 and arrived in the UK as a student in late 2023, has spoken out about the anxiety caused by the Home Office’s decision. He believes that the government should continue to make asylum decisions until they can make a better assessment of the safety of Syria for asylum seekers.
Abdulaziz Almashi, a Syrian refugee who has settled in the UK and advocated for asylum seekers, stated that the UK government’s response is inhumane, and no one should be sent home under the current circumstances.
The Home Office has stated that it has temporarily paused Syrian asylum claims and is currently assessing the situation. The government will review all asylum claim guidance relating to Syria to respond to emerging issues
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