Attachments
Highlights
• Syria's transition remains in its early, fragile stage. The success of the transition depends on a collective effort to address significant unmet food security and humanitarian needs. Equally critical is the revival of the food system, livelihoods, and essential infrastructure, deeply impacted by 14 years of conflict.
• On 13 February, a conference on Syria was held in Paris to discuss Syria’s humanitarian needs. Regional and international stakeholders pledged support to ensure the success of Syria’s transition within a framework that must be Syrian-led and Syrian-owned.
• WFP is ready to scale up its support but needs the international community to step up. WFP urgently needs US$250 million in flexible funds to avoid a pipeline break in July. Overall, WFP will require US$550 M to implement all its activities in 2025.
Situation Update
• The security and political situation in Syria remains extremely complex. Insecurity, socio-political tensions, dynamic population movements, a crippled economy, and significant unmet humanitarian needs, continue to present major challenges to Syria’s transition and stabilization. Food insecurity remains a major concern, with over half of the population food insecure, including nearly 3 million people projected to be severely food insecure.
• Diplomatic engagements and international humanitarian support for Syria continue. On 13 February, Syria’s Foreign Minister joined ministers and representatives from regional and western countries, and United Nations agencies - including WFP - in Paris, to redefine the aid architecture for Syria. Participants pledged to collaborate in ensuring the success of Syria’s transition through a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned process - in accordance with the principles outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2254 (2015).
• The return movements of internally displaced and refugee Syrians continue. Over 828,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to their areas of origin following the November and December hostilities, while 617,000 people remain newly displaced. Additionally, since early 2024, over 630,000 refugees have returned from neighbouring countries, including 270,000 since 8 December. UNHCR predicts that up to 1.5 million refugees may return to Syria in 2025; many are concerned about safety, damage to infrastructure, limited services, and lack of livelihood opportunities.