Syria Arab Republic Operational Update (December 2024)
The Syria crisis entered its 14th 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 hostilities in Lebanon that escalated between 23 September and 27 November led to the influx of thousands of families from Lebanon to Syria.
The fall of the Syrian Government further exacerbated the situation after a coalition of armed forces launched an offensive and managed to control most parts of Syria including the capital on 8 December 2024.
The security situation in the country remains unpredictable and the economic situation is dire.
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.
