Switzerland funds Syrian return; visitor in Aleppo after 15 years

Syrian Maher Aqr'aq has returned to the city of Aleppo for the first time in nearly 15 years, on a family visit he had always dreamed of. However, he ultimately decided not to settle there, citing significant changes the city has undergone during the years of war, and stating that permanent return is not an option for him at this time. His experience highlights the challenges faced by policies aimed at encouraging Syrians to return voluntarily, as the political reasons that initially forced them to flee no longer necessarily compel them to go back, especially after many years in exile and changes in their personal and social circumstances.

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