Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Please refer to the attached file.
Key Highlights
- As of 19 March 2026, UNHCR estimates that 1,546,317 individuals have returned to Syria from
other countries since the political transition in December 2024. - Around 147,804 individuals entered Syria from Lebanon between 2–18 March through three
official border crossing points. UNHCR and its partners in Syria maintained presence at official
crossings with Lebanon, delivering assistance for new arrivals including transportation, core relief
items, legal counselling, and information services. - In Lebanon, internal displacement surpassed 1 million people. UNHCR and its partners are
delivering protection, shelter, and cash assistance under the Government-led framework. - UNHCR Lebanon requires $61 million to meet urgent needs of 600,000 displaced people.
- A slight increase in returns from Iraq is observed, reportedly linked to broader regional instability
affecting Iraq.