US EditionAustria: European Court of Human Rights Denies Vital Reprieve, Allowing Man to Be Deported to Syria
The European Court of Human Rights lifted a ban enabling Austria to deport Syrians despite ongoing human rights concerns, leading to the first deportation in 15 years.
- On Wednesday, the Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights lifted an August interim measure allowing Austria to deport a 19-year-old Syrian after finding no `real and imminent risk of irreparable harm`.
- Last month the Strasbourg court imposed interim measures to delay deportation due to Syria's instability, while the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs classifies the entire country at the highest threat level.
- Reports indicate the deported man disappeared after being handed over in Istanbul, and the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances asked Austria to inquire about his whereabouts.
- Amnesty International warned that the decision allows Austria to deport despite UNHCR guidance, noting last week a second man was deported to Damascus and citing the principle of non-refoulement.
- Amid rising anti-migration sentiment, the ruling is likely to please nine member states that criticised the court and could prompt other European countries to pursue similar deportations.
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The European Court of Human Rights allows the return of another Syrian criminal from Austria. The government in Vienna welcomes the verdict.
European rights court sides with Austria on deporting 19-year old Syrian
Austria will be allowed to deport a 19-year old Syrian, after the European Court of Human Rights lifted an injunction. The case may lead to similar deportations as Europe clamps down on asylum seekers and refugees.
The provisional ban on deportation from August for a Syrian who has become a criminal was lifted.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled: A 25-year-old Syrian with a criminal past can be deported from Austria. The provisional protection of the man has not been extended, which makes the way for a return legally clear. This decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECMR) has far-reaching consequences for Austria: As the court announced on Wednesday evening according to "Standard", the provisional deportation protection for a 25-yea…
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der Standard DEThe Supreme Court of the Council of Europe did not extend provisional protection against deportation, taking into account the case and "current general security situation" in Syria
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