Palestinians in Syria Still Face Assad-Era Property Restrictions

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The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024 raised hopes that Syrians and long-established Palestinian communities would see discriminatory laws and practices dismantled. Yet for Palestinians in Syria, some of the most consequential restrictions remain in place, particularly rules governing property ownership. Restrictions are rooted in a combination of older legislation and a 2022 Cabinet decision effectively classifying Palestinian-Syrians as “foreigners” for property purposes. Under Syria’s 1969 nationality law, Palestinians generally do not receive Syrian citizenship, even when t…