Europe: Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as countries stop applications

A number of European countries, including the UK, have suspended the processing of asylum applications for Syrians, after the downfall of former president Bashar al-Assad. Austria’s caretaker government has stopped…

Germany: Authorities pause asylum applications for Syrians after al-Assad’s fall

Less than 48 hours after the toppling of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Germany, home to the largest Syrian population outside the Middle East, says it will freeze asylum processing for Syrian…