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1.2 Million Refugees Return to Syria Amid Crisis

12/8/2025

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UNHCR, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, reports that more than 1.2 million refugees have returned to Syria since the civil war ended.
1.9 million people are internally displaced.
5 million refugees remain abroad, primarily in Jordan and Lebanon.
The humanitarian response is only 29% funded this year.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 58% of hospitals are fully functional, with limited resources for returnees.

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Story summary

UNHCR, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, reports that more than 1.2 million refugees have returned to Syria since the civil war ended.
1.9 million people are internally displaced.
5 million refugees remain abroad, primarily in Jordan and Lebanon.
The humanitarian response is only 29% funded this year.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 58% of hospitals are fully functional, with limited resources for returnees.