This country guidance is currently under review. In view of the recent significant changes in Syria, notably the fall of the Assad regime, some conclusions within this document may no longer be valid. When examining the international protection needs of applicants from Syria, please consider the most up-to-date country of origin information available.

 

COMMON ANALYSIS
Last update: April 2024

While the conclusions under this common analysis could provide general guidance, the protection needs of each applicant should be examined individually. The non-exhaustive lists of examples with regard to sub-profiles at a differentiated risk and to circumstances, which would normally increase or decrease the risk, are to be taken into account in light of all circumstances in the individual case.

The individual applicant could fall under more than one profile included in this common analysis. The protection needs associated with all such circumstances should be fully  examined.

The considerations under each profile should, furthermore, be viewed without prejudice to the credibility assessment of the applicant’s claims. This common analysis deals solely with issues of risk analysis and qualification.

For more guidance on how to read the following subsections, please refer 'Country Guidance: explained': Refugee status.  

For each profile, and in some cases, for the relevant sub-profiles, the sections below provide:

  • COI summary: outline of the factual basis of the analysis and the main elements taken into account when reaching the respective assessment of protection needs.
  • Conclusions and guidance: The conclusions and guidance are structured within three subsequent parts.

Conclusions and guidance 

Do the acts qualify as persecution under Article 9 QD?

What is the level of risk of persecution (well-founded fear)?

Where relevant, further guidance is provided with regard to the circumstances which should be taken into account in the individual assessment, including circumstances which would in general increase the risk for an individual.

Are the reasons for persecution falling within Article 10 QD (nexus)?

 

For more guidance on how to read the following subsections, please refer ‘Country Guidance: explained’: Using country guidance.