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news Npr World 2026-06-08

Uncertain Future for Foreign Fighters Who Aided Syria's Assad Downfall

Uyghur fighters integrated into Syria's new government face an uncertain future as China increases pressure for their deportation.


Uyghur fighters have been incorporated into the new Syrian government, but their future in Syria remains uncertain as China ramps up pressure to deport them back to China. <p>Uyghur fighters have been incorporated into the new Syrian government, but their future in Syria remains uncertain as China ramps up pressure to deport them back to China.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5553316" />

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