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Data referenced is based on information UNHCR has collated from Government sources and partners between 27 September and 9 October.12
• On 8 October, Iraq received 403 Lebanese through Al-Qaim border crossing. UNHCR is aware of over approximately 8,000 Lebanese who have arrived in Iraq since the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon through various points including the Al-Qaim border crossing (5,619) and airports in Baghdad and Najaf.3
• Many Lebanese arrivals to Iraq are currently hosted in Najaf and Karbala (approximately 49% of the new arrivals). In addition, there have been reports of Lebanese arriving in Ninewa (64 families), Basra (200 individuals), Babil (75 individuals), Diwaniyah (61 individuals), Samawa (30 families), Salah al-Din (96 individuals), Diyala (10 families) and Erbil (3 families). The local authorities in these Governorates have largely designated residential buildings to accommodate the new Lebanese arrivals, although many Lebanese are also reportedly staying with friends and family.
• An estimated 62% of the Lebanese arrivals are women and children. In addition, approximately 50% of households are reportedly headed by women.
• A small number of Lebanese (13 families to date) have started approaching UNHCR through our community centres in Mosul, Baghdad, Erbil and Najaf requesting support with accommodation and information on available services in the area such as health and education. Some families in Ninewa, for instance, report that they are currently residing in housing provided by community members, but these homes are either empty or still under construction and lack basic amenities. These requests vary depending on the specific location of arrival and existing services available in the area.