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Families Return to Syria Amid Dire Living Conditions

12/20/2025

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In December 2025, Mahmoud's family returned to Kafr Zeita in northern Hama after years in a displacement camp.
They face ongoing challenges, including lack of electricity, water, and rebuilding opportunities.
Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, briefed the Security Council on Syria's dire humanitarian situation.
The ongoing need for basic services highlights the urgent requirement for international support to improve living conditions for returning families.

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Story summary

In December 2025, Mahmoud's family returned to Kafr Zeita in northern Hama after years in a displacement camp.
They face ongoing challenges, including lack of electricity, water, and rebuilding opportunities.
Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, briefed the Security Council on Syria's dire humanitarian situation.
The ongoing need for basic services highlights the urgent requirement for international support to improve living conditions for returning families.