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Jordan News
12-08-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Austrian Interior Minister Insists on Deporting Syrians - Jordan News
Austrian Interior Minister Insists on Deporting Syrians Despite a wave of international criticism, Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner reaffirmed his commitment to the policy of deporting Syrians, following the country's first such deportation since 2011. He emphasized the need to return criminals and dangerous individuals to their countries of origin. اضافة اعلان In early July, Austria carried out its first deportation to Syria in about 15 years, sending a 32-year-old man suspected of belonging to ISIS from Vienna to Damascus. This move sparked widespread debate and international attention, as no other European Union country has conducted deportations to Syria since 2011. The Austrian Interior Ministry confirmed in response to an inquiry from ORF channel that the man was handed over to Syrian authorities. Since then, he has gone completely missing despite attempts to contact him, according to Sebastian Frick from the Refugee Advice Center cited by Ö1 radio. UN Investigates Disappearance of Syrian Deported by Austria Following the deportation on July 3, human rights organizations expressed concern that the man might face torture or inhumane treatment in Syria, warning that the case could set a precedent encouraging other European countries to take similar measures. The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances launched an urgent investigation to locate the deported Syrian and ascertain his fate. It requested Austria to send formal diplomatic notes to Syrian authorities to verify whether the man is alive, determine the conditions and timing of his detention, and obtain diplomatic assurances for his safety and humane treatment, according to Reuters. Austria Stands Firm on Deportations Karner, from the Austrian People's Party, described deportations to Syria as 'necessary.' He told Ö1 radio: 'If we want credible asylum and migration policies – and we do – criminals and dangerous individuals must be deported.' He called the deportations 'completely correct.' Karner pointed out a change in power in Syria and noted that talks with the Syrian Interior Minister have opened the door for deportations to proceed. He added: 'We will continue deportations to Syria and will have to do so.' When asked about the UN's stance, Karner insisted that the criticisms are 'unrealistic and disconnected from reality.' He said the requested review by the UN is practically impossible. Austria deports about 13,000 people annually, half of them forcibly. He stressed that 'the asylum system can only succeed if it is strict, firm, and fair, with continued implementation of deportations.' While the Foreign Ministry received a letter requesting a review, Karner affirmed that Austria's deportation policy will not change and that further deportations to Syria are planned. — Syrian Television
Qatar Tribune
12-06-2025
- Qatar Tribune
Plans for bomb attack found in Austrian school shooting suspect's home
dpa Vienna Discarded plans for a bomb attack were found at the home of the suspected perpetrator of a deadly school shooting rampage in the Austrian city of Graz, police said on Wednesday. Police also found a non-functioning pipe bomb during a search of the home of the 21-year-old, who had previously attended the school but not graduated. The suspect opened fire before taking his own life in a bathroom, leaving a total of 11 people dead, most of them teens, police said. The gunman used two legally owned weapons to carry out the mass attack, according to Austrian authorities. His motive is not yet known. According to the police, a farewell letter and video from the attacker contained no clues. Reports that he had been bullied have not yet been confirmed by the authorities. The young man had been a student at the high school until two years ago and had repeated a school year several times, Franz Ruf, a senior official at the Interior Ministry, told radio station Ö1. Police said he lived with his mother. Due to the risk of copycat crimes the police have now stepped up security at schools in Austria. In addition, around 400 special forces across the country are on high alert, according to reports. Officials also updated their information on the victims of the shooting. According to the latest reports, six girls and three boys aged between 14 and 17 died at the scene. Police had initially reported that the victims were aged between 15 and 17. A seriously injured teacher died in hospital from her injuries. One of the dead was a Polish national, the others were Austrian citizens. Eleven injured people, aged between 15 and 26, are still being treated in hospital and are in stable condition, police and hospital operator Kages said.
