Syria is currently facing a complex situation of double displacement, with significant numbers of people returning to their homes while others are newly displaced. UNHCR estimates that approximately 437,226 Syrians have returned from neighboring countries since December 8, 2024, and about 1.05 million IDPs have returned to their homes as of April 10, 2025.
However, hostilities in the Tartous, Lattakia, Homs, and Hama Governorates in early March 2025 have led to over 33,928 individuals being displaced and moving into North Lebanon. UNHCR continues to support voluntary returns, organizing a convoy on April 15 to assist 84 displaced Syrians from Areesha IDP camp in Northeast Syria to Deir-ez-Zor.
Amidst these challenges, the Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced the formation of a new government on March 29, 2025, with key priorities including combatting corruption, revitalizing institutions, strengthening the economy, and enhancing crisis response through a new Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management.
The situation remains critical, with projections for 2025 estimating 7.2 million IDPs and 6.2 million refugees.
