GENERAL CONTEXT
During the reporting period, returns continued to Yathrib and Dhuluiyah sub-districts, and started to new areas in Balad, such as Mahatat Balad area.
Despite ongoing returns to the various retaken areas in Salah al-Din, the Deputy Governor stated on 28 February that large areas in the governorate are completely or partially destroyed, and that is hindering IDP returns in bigger numbers and threatening the overall stability in the governorate. The Deputy Governor mentioned that rehabilitation of Salah al-Din infrastructure may require a budget of about USD 100 millions.