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Syrian asylum seekers 'terrified' after Home Office pauses claims

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Syrian asylum seekers say they are 'depressed' and 'terrified' after UK decision to pause claims.

Hussam Kassas fled Syria in 2016 after he and his family were "personally targeted" by Bashar al-Assad's regime.

He was granted a student visa in the UK in August 2023 and applied for asylum in late 2023 .

Mr Kassas is among the 6,500 people the Home Office has said will be impacted by the pause.

The Refugee Council has warned those affected could be stuck for months .

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73

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67

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83

Article tone

informal

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English

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43

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possibly offensive

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short-lived

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