The migration authorities of Denmark and Norway announced on Monday, December 9, that they are suspending the consideration of asylum applications from Syrians, following the recent takeover of power by Islamist rebels in Syria.
Denmark’s Refugee Appeals Board stated that it had decided to suspend the review of 69 cases involving Syrian nationals “due to the highly uncertain situation in the country after the fall of Assad’s regime.”
The board also decided to delay the departure deadline for individuals who could be deported to Syria and have been denied residency. This decision affects approximately 50 Syrian refugees. The Danish migration agency may reconsider its decision at the next meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025.
Meanwhile, the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) also decided to suspend the processing of asylum applications from Syrians due to “recent significant events and changes in Syria.”
“Applicants from Syria who have not yet been called for an interview will not be called until the suspension of asylum case processing is lifted,” UDI added, specifying that the decision will remain in effect “until further notice.”
