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Syria

SARD Flash Report 06: Humanitarian Situation and Response in Syria (20 February 2025)

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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 humanitarian crises globally with 90% of the population inside Syria requiring some form of humanitarian assistance.

The destruction of critical infrastructure has compounded the crisis. Essential services such as healthcare and education remain severely strained or unavailable in many regions. 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.