What future for Syrian refugees after the fall of Bashar al-Assad? | TV shows

Within hours of Assad’s flight from Damascus, a number of European countries announced the suspension of asylum applications submitted by Syrians, and some even called for the immediate deportation of refugees. With the formation of a new transitional government in Syria, uncertainty remains over the situation of millions of refugees who fled the conflict that began in 2011.

But is Syria safe to return to? What protections do refugees enjoy under international law?

This week on advanceMark Lamont Hill speaks with Bill Frelick, director of Human Rights Watch’s Refugee and Migrant Rights Division, about the current situation and challenges facing Syrian refugees.