Septmber 12, 2024
Access Center for Human Rights (ACHR) expresses its grave concern and strong opposition to the Lebanese Council of Ministers’ recent deliberations on the so called “voluntary return” plan for Syrian refugees. The proposal, declared on August 14, mandates ministries and administrative bodies provide suggestions to the plan within one week before coordinating with the Syrian State to operationalize the Forced return plan. The plan stands as a continuation of unlawful coercive measures and is part of a longstanding pressure campaign that aims to forcibly return Syrian refugees to Syria in violation of Lebanon’s non-refoulement obligations.
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