“The commission’s report confirms that Syria is not safe for the return of refugees, Syrian Network for Human Rights director Fadel Abdul Ghany told Al-Mashareq.
He noted that Lebanese Hizbullah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are involved in “”a large portion”” of the violations, “”because they are affiliated with the Syrian regime … and fight on its side””.
“”How can the refugees return when the violations have not stopped, and there are cases of kidnapping, killing, arbitrary arrest, forcible disappearance, forced conscription and seizure of property?”” he asked.
The Syrian regime itself has enacted laws to seize the property of internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees and residents, Abdul Ghani said.
Both the commission and the Syrian Network for Human Rights have “”described the regime as a mafia-like authority that engages in brutality””, he said.
He noted that the Syrian regime has regained control over Maarat al-Numan, Khan Sheikhoun, Saraqib and Daraya, among other areas, but that these areas largely remain deserted, as residents fear returning to their homes.”
