Saskia Baas leads the Durable Solutions Platform, an NGO-led research initiative to promote long-lasting solutions for displaced people from Syria. Follow Durable Solution Platform on Twitter @DSP_Syria. https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/contributor/saskia-baas/rss en Tue, 06 Mar 2018 08:58:19 +0000 Saskia Baas https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2018/03/06/the-real-reasons-why-syrians-return-to-syria-2 https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2018/03/06/the-real-reasons-why-syrians-return-to-syria-2 A small number of Syrian refugees are returning home despite the violence in the country. New research among returnees shows that most were pushed home by the harsh living conditions in neighboring countries, and did not find safety or dignity upon return. Crises & Conflicts Refugee Voices Tue, 06 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000 Saskia Baas https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2018/03/06/the-real-reasons-why-syrians-return-to-syria https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2018/03/06/the-real-reasons-why-syrians-return-to-syria A small number of Syrian refugees are returning home despite the violence in the country. New research among returnees shows that most were pushed home by the harsh living conditions in neighboring countries, and did not find safety or dignity upon return.