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Syrians in Turkey weigh returning home...or staying put

By Rebecca Rosman

Published July 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT

Millions of Syrians fled during the civil war more than a decade ago. After the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad in December, many are considering returning home. But what is left to return to?

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