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From 1 May 2025, UNE is lifting the suspension of the duty to return to Lebanon and will resume the processing of Lebanon cases.
UNE suspended the duty to return to Lebanon on 31 October 2024 and at the same time put cases involving return to Lebanon on hold.
Based on the improved security situation in Lebanon, UNE has decided to lift the suspension of the duty to return to Lebanon. This means that the duty to return again applies to persons who have received a final rejection with a duty to return to Lebanon, unless they have been granted deferred implementation in their case.
The decision to lift the suspension of the duty to return also means that the police can carry out forced returns to Lebanon.
Resumes case processing
UNE has also decided to resume the processing of cases with an assessment of return to Lebanon. UNE is still of the opinion that the security situation in the country and in the region is unpredictable, and that changes can happen quickly. UNE is closely monitoring how the situation develops in Lebanon. When processing the specific cases, UNE will assess the cases in light of the situation at the time of the decision.
Around ten cases in UNE
UNE currently has around ten cases covered by the suspension that have been put on hold. Deferred implementation has been granted in these cases. The Police Immigration Unit (PU) has identified 19 cases that are covered by the suspension.
Can request a new assessment of the case
UNE will answer everyone who have asked for a reassessment of their case. Anyone who has requested a new assessment, and has been granted deferred implementation, is allowed to stay in Norway until their case has been processed.
Persons who are in Norway, and do not have a case pending in UDI or UNE, may send a request for reversal.
More on how to request for reversal.