Why the Lebanon crisis is good business for Syrian military DW 10/09/2024
Briefly

The journey of refugees fleeing the Israeli bombardment has become increasingly long, difficult, and expensive, with people like Khaled Massoud paying $1,300 for safety in northern Syria.
With at least 220,000 people having crossed into Syria, notably 80% of whom are Syrians, the situation has escalated, revealing the dire humanitarian crisis.
Refugees returning to Syria face grave dangers—including detention, torture, and forced conscription—making the journey toward opposition-controlled areas a more viable, albeit perilous, option.
Traveling to safety involves navigating through three separate zones controlled by different military forces, requiring travelers to pay bribes at numerous security checkpoints.
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