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Despite the profound uncertainty surrounding Syria\u2019s future, many governments in Europe and the Middle East appear to be forging ahead with plans to send refugees back.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Premature returns come with profound risks for refugees.<\/p>\n

Read the new analysis by <\/span>Reva Dhingra<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Lama Mourad<\/a>\u00a0in Foreign Policy\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Despite the profound uncertainty surrounding Syria\u2019s future, many governments in Europe and the Middle East appear to be forging ahead with plans to send refugees back. Premature returns come with profound risks for refugees. 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