The International Migration Organization (MOM) at the UN reported that the number of Syrians returning to the country that began after the overthrow of the Bashar Assad regime in Syria on December 8, 2024 reached about 1.9 million people.
MOM published a new report on the situation in Syria.
The report says that the lack of economic capabilities and basic services is the biggest problem for the Syrians when returning to their country. “International support is extremely necessary to help Syria recover.”
The report emphasizes that many people in Syria do not have safe access to electricity, clean water and medical services, and the absence of official documents does not allow repatriates to access the main services or demand housing and land.
According to the report, 1.87 million displaced Syrians who live as refugees inside and outside the country returned to their homes.
In Syria, efforts are being made to restore agricultural activities and local markets, but the livelihoods are insufficient, and the restoration of shelters is slow.
CEO of the IMM Amy POUP, whose opinion is included in the report, said that the Syrians are vital and innovation.
“Syrians need significant help to restore their communities and their lives. Providing Syrians with the opportunity to return to the country, which goes along the path of stability and progress, is crucial for the future of the country.”
According to the MOM, from January 2024, more than 1.3 million internally displaced persons returned home to their homes, and the number of Syrian refugees who returned to the country from abroad reached 730 thousand.