Situation Overview
The recent shift of power in Syria on 8 December 2024 has reshaped the humanitarian landscape, bringing both new challenges and opportunities for recovery across the country. Syria now faces one of the largest displacement crises globally and 90% of the population inside Syria requires some form of humanitarian assistance.
Returns of internally displaced persons (IDPs) have been dynamic. As of 15 December, a total of 225,000 IDP returnees have been recorded, primarily in Hama and Aleppo governorates. This has led to a decrease in the number of IDPs, from 1.1 million on 12 December to 882,000 by 15 December. Among the newly displaced, at least 150,000 have been displaced multiple times.
The destruction of critical infrastructure has compounded the crisis. Food insecurity is also a major concern, with over 3 million people severely food insecure and an additional 12.4 million at risk due to soaring food prices and disrupted markets.3 Essential services such as healthcare and education remain severely strained or unavailable in many regions.