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Journey of Syrians forced to return: ‘I was sent from heaven back to hell’

Lebanon’s General Security service has allegedly deported at least 430 Syrians since early 2024, with around 2,800 others expelled by land routes, sources working in the humanitarian field said.

Journey of Syrians forced to return: ‘I was sent from heaven back to hell’

Syrian families saying their goodbyes before boarding a "voluntary return" convoy on May 14, 2024, in Arsal, Baalbeck district. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/OLJ)

Last year, Khaled, a 37-year-old Syrian truck driver, living in Lebanon since 2017, was forcibly deported after being stopped at an army checkpoint in Kahaleh, in Mount Lebanon. Khaled, who had not renewed his residence permit for five years, “due...
Last year, Khaled, a 37-year-old Syrian truck driver, living in Lebanon since 2017, was forcibly deported after being stopped at an army checkpoint in Kahaleh, in Mount Lebanon. Khaled, who had not renewed his residence permit for five years, “due...