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OVERVIEW
As of 29 January, continued deteriorations in the security situation reported in North-East Syria (NES) between the Government of Syria and the Syrian Democratic forces has increased displacement across the governorate and neighbouring region. Large scale displacement was observed from the locations of active hostilities within Al-Hasakeh towards relatively safer areas, primarily residing in collective centres. Key informants reported sporadic security incidents in the past week, alongside significant damage to public infrastructure. IDPs in NES are in urgent need of non-food items including mattresses, cooking utensils, blankets (85%), multi-purpose cash assistance (83%), and food (82%).
In parallel, in Aleppo the ceasefire agreement announced on 18 January has enabled the return of an estimated 68 per cent of individuals displaced at the onset of the hostilities in Aleppo (138,053 on 9 January). Despite the reduction in active hostilities, a significant rise in the number of IDPs in Ain Al Arab District was recorded in the past week, from 50 (25 January) to 18,215 (29 January) displaced individuals. This can primarily be attributed to fears of potential clashes, with movements observed primarily from the front lines. IDPs in Aleppo are in need of multi-purpose cash assistance (94%), food (86%), non-food items (67%), and health services including access to essential medicines (44%).