Court Decision on Mandatory Return of Syrian Asylum Seekers
January 29, 2026
The decision by the Administrative Court for International Protection allows for the mandatory repatriation of Syrian asylum seekers after their applications were rejected. The court ruled that the rejection decisions made by the Immigration Department are lawful. This is seen as a significant development for the government's immigration policy. Despite some Syrians returning voluntarily, many continue to refuse to return. This ruling supports the strategy of zero tolerance towards unlawful behaviors by foreigners.