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NES NGO Forum Update #8: Humanitarian impact of recent developments in Syria on Northeast Syria (23 December 2024)

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Situation Overview

Reports of hostilities continue to emerge from Menbij and Ain Al-Arab districts. The potential for a military operation in Kobani is raising concerns about further instability in the region and the possibility of displacement if the operation proceeds.
Recent Hostilities around Tishreen Dam have resulted in more than 413,000 people in Menbij and Kobani subdistricts being deprived of electricity and water since 10 December, impacting health and hygiene conditions and increasing the likelihood of communicable diseases. The winter season already witnesses a higher risk of Severe Acute Respiratory Illnesses (SARI), especially among children and elderly people. Health facilities are also suffering from a lack of water, impacting their functionality.
With clashes ongoing in the vicinity of the Tishreen Dam, repairs have not yet been completed.
As of 23 December, a total of 215 sites including municipal buildings, schools, mosques, stadiums, and residential buildings are being utilized as reception sites and Emergency Collective Centers (ECCs) to accommodate people throughout all areas of Northeast Syria (NES). These sites are currently hosting 34,474 individuals. NGOs on the ground are assessing these locations to verify the number of individuals staying there, and are providing assistance based on the resources and funding available to them.
While the value of the Syrian Pound has stabilized in recent days, further volatility – contributing to increased prices – should be expected as security and economic conditions remain uncertain.