The Syrian government is passing laws to allow itself to seize private property, displace residents, and discourage refugees from trying to return to the war-battered country. Human Rights Watch said a 2018 property law, known as Law 10, empowers authorities to confiscate property without compensating the owners or allowing them an opportunity to appeal. Danny Makki / AP
The Syrian government is passing laws to allow itself to seize private property, displace residents, and discourage refugees from trying to return to the war-battered country. Human Rights Watch said Show more
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