Jennifer Dathan

By Jennifer Dathan on 3 Dec 2025 Since the fall of Assad almost a year ago now, many countries hosting Syrian refugees have pushed for Syrians to return to Syria. Some countries have introduced financial incentives to aid their return, though these incentives often amount to very little when you are returning to a land devastated by conflict for more than a decade. Reports from initial returnees describe the instability and insecurity that come with returning.

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In response to the call for submissions for the Defence Committee’s inquiry into UK Military Operations in Mosul and Raqqa, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) provided written evidence on the civilian harm recorded from these operations. The written evidence can be seen here. The evidence provided by AOAV highlights the notable rise in civilian deaths from airstrikes last year, particularly in Mosul and Raqqa.