Forced returns and fragile lives: strategies for safeguarding Syrian refugees and ensuring their protection

Elshobake, Mohammed R. M. and Sakka, Alaa (2024) Forced returns and fragile lives: strategies for safeguarding Syrian refugees and ensuring their protection. Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies. pp. 1-32. ISSN 1878-1373 E-ISSN 1878-1527

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Abstract

The article discusses the deportation of Syrian refugees from Lebanon and Turkey between 2017 and 2024. It attempts to bring light on the experiences of these refugees facing forced returns, emphasising the human consequences and complicated causes underlying such actions. The purpose of this article is to raise awareness about the deportation of Syrian refugees and the urgent need for collective action to address this humanitarian disaster and preserve the lives of vulnerable individuals affected by forced repatriation. Using the descriptive analytical approach, this article investigates the legislative frameworks and international commitments that should safeguard refugees from forced repatriation. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), The 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol and rules of International Humanitarian Law will be used as a standard for the definition and legal framework of refugee’s rights. The article dives into the obstacles that host countries confront, including as social, economic, and political pressures. It also emphasises the necessity of advocacy activities and protective measures to defend Syrian refugees’ rights and well-being. The findings of the article are expected to benefit Syrian refugees and raise awareness about their situation, which will contribute preserve their lives and well-being.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	forced returns – deportation – refugees – safeguard – Syrian – asylum seekers
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > HV640 Refugee problems J Political Science > JX International law K Law > K Law (General) K Law > K3150 Public law K Law > K85 Legal research K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP41 Legal research
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Civil Law
Depositing User:	Dr. MOHAMMED R. M. ELSHOBAKE
Date Deposited:	21 Nov 2024 11:47
Last Modified:	21 Nov 2024 16:58
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/115965

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