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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

UK to pause Syrian asylum claims after collapse of Assad regime

Thousands of Syrian refugees settled in the UK after fleeing their country - (AP)

The UK has paused decisions on Syrian asylum claims due to the uncertainty following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime.

It follows the decision of other countries, including Germany, Austria and Sweden, in suspending application decisions, after 13 years of civil war saw a coalition of rebel groups seize Damascus on Sunday.

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