Great joy among Syrians in Switzerland
Published: Sunday, Dec 8th 2024, 15:40
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The Syrian exile community in Switzerland has reacted with joy to the fall of the Assad regime. A spontaneous rally was planned for late Sunday afternoon on the Bahnhofplatz in Bern, as the Swiss Syria Association announced at the request of the Keystone-SDA news agency.
People in the Syrian exile community have been following the events of the past few days closely. They are "incredibly happy" about the fall of ruler Bashar al-Assad, said Therese Junker, Co-President of the Syria-Switzerland Association, when asked by Keystone-SDA.
Of course, some people are already thinking about what this means for their residence status in Switzerland. In addition, despite all the joy, it is unclear how the political situation in Syria will develop, as the situation remains complex. However, everyone hoped that things would remain peaceful.
The Syria-Switzerland Association was founded in 2019 and is committed to the integration of refugees in Switzerland. The association also organizes cultural events to facilitate exchanges and encounters between refugees and locals. According to the Federal Statistical Office, around 28,000 Syrian nationals were living in Switzerland at the end of 2023.
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