The rapid fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria presents a political challenge for the UK, particularly in managing asylum applications. Foreign Secretary David Lammy criticized Assad while his colleague, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, announced a suspension of asylum claims from Syrians. This decision arises from the transformation in the context of applicants, with the majority having fled the Assad regime. The UK government is now also considering the possibility of some Syrians opting to return to their homeland.