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Syrian Arab Republic — Population Mobility and Baseline Assessment — Round 16 (01 - 31 May 2026)
By International Organization for Migration at ReliefWeb
· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
. Overview Since the transition of power on 8 December 2024, the Syrian Arab Republic (hereafter referred to as Syria) has experienced substantial humanitarian, political, and demographic shifts that continue to shape the country’s recovery trajectory. Although conditions have enabled return opportu
Key takeaway The escalation of hostilities across the Middle East since 28 February 2026 has added further complexity to the displacement and return environment.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? . Overview Since the transition of power on 8 December 2024, the Syrian Arab Republic (hereafter referred to as Syria) has experienced substantial humanitarian, political, and demographic shifts that continue to shape the country’s recovery trajectory. Although conditions have enabled return opportu
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