Archive · 8 Aug 2025
UN Probes Disappearance of Syrian Man Deported by Austria
A Syrian man, who was once given asylum in Austria, was sent back to Syria.
Now, nobody knows where he is.
The United Nations is worried because they can't reach him, and his family and lawyers can't either.
The UN is asking Austria to find out what happened to him and make sure he's safe.
The man had lost his right to stay in Austria after doing something wrong, but he was waiting to see if he could stay anyway when they sent him away.
People are concerned because Syria is still a dangerous place, and they fear he could be in trouble.
UN committee investigates the disappearance of a Syrian man deported by Austria.
The man was deported in early July and hasn't contacted his legal team or family since.
The UN asked Austria to inquire with Syrian authorities about his whereabouts and safety.
He lost asylum in 2019 after being convicted of a crime, then was deported while awaiting a new asylum decision.
Rights groups previously raised concerns about potential inhumane treatment in Syria.
- Who
- A Syrian man deported by Austria and the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances
- What
- An inquiry into the whereabouts and fate of a Syrian man deported by Austria.
- When
- Deported in early July, with the UN inquiry launched in August.
- Where
- Syria, Austria, and the UN
- Why
- To determine the man's safety and treatment after deportation.
Rights Groups/Legal Team
Austrian Authorities
Deportation Justification
Rights Groups/Legal Team
Deportation risked inhumane treatment in Syria.
Austrian Authorities
Austrian authorities likely believed deportation was justified.
- Deportation Date
- Early July
- Nationality
- Syrian
- Previous Status in Austria
- Granted Asylum in 2014
- Lost Asylum
- 2019
- UN Committee
- Committee on Enforced Disappearances