Syria Arab Republic Operational Update (October-November 2024)

The Syria crisis entered its fourteenth year in March 2024. The UN estimates that 16.7 million people need humanitarian assistance across the country – a 9 per cent increase from 2023.

The security situation in the country is unpredictable and the economic situation is increasingly dire. The hostilities in Lebanon that escalated as of 23 September further exacerbated the situation due to the sudden displacement of families crossing from Lebanon to Syria

UNHCR continues to provide protection and assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, stateless people, and host communities based on identified needs and vulnerabilities.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 48,000 individuals crossing from Lebanon to Syria were provided with transportation to reach their destination in Syria as of the end of November
• 17,500 displaced persons and returnees in eight governorates benefited from community-led initiatives supported by UNHCR in October and November
• 950 individuals participated in October and November in entrepreneurship training to enhance their financial management skills

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