High Commissioner: More than 1.4 million Syrians have returned to their homes.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees announced that more than 1.4 million Syrian citizens have returned to their original areas of residence in the past months, including around 400,000 refugees from neighboring countries, while the number of internally displaced persons who have returned home has exceeded one million people.

These numbers come after a significant improvement in security conditions in several areas of the country.

The agency pointed out that the summer season witnesses a peak in voluntary return movements, especially with the end of the academic year approaching, making it an ideal opportunity for Syrian refugees abroad to return.

The High Commissioner warned that the continuation and success of this process depend on providing sufficient support in housing, job opportunities, protection, and legal aid.

The UN organization confirmed that the lack of funding is a major obstacle to plans to reintegrate around 1.5 million additional Syrians during this year, cautioning that failing to meet the basic needs of returnees may push them to leave the country again, making their return temporary.

The agency revealed that about 16.7 million people inside Syria, approximately 90% of the population, still require humanitarian assistance, while the estimated number of internally displaced persons is over 7.4 million.

It noted that the decrease in financial support from donors during 2024 and 2025 has negatively impacted basic services, potentially leading to a reduction of up to 30% in its workforce in Syria, limiting its ability to assist returnees.

In conclusion, the agency called on the international community to enhance support for its efforts and partners to ensure stability in Syria, emphasizing that the continued decline in funding jeopardizes the lives of millions and weakens the chances of safe and sustainable return for displaced persons.