Millions of Syrians have fled the country’s brutal civil war, living as refugees in places that don’t want them. With the fighting largely over, host countries are encouraging them to go home. But Durrie Bouscaren reports that those who go back to Syria face detention and even violence. Despite the risks, many refugees are considering returning because of the racism they face abroad.
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