Syrian Arab Republic — Population Mobility and Baseline Assessment — Round 15 (01 - 30 April 2026)

Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanon Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. OVERVIEW Following the power shift in Damascus on 8 December 2024, the Syrian Arab Republic (hereafter referred to as Syria) has undergone significant humanitarian, political, and demographic changes, shaping its recovery landscape. While opportunities for return have emerged across Syria’s 14 governorates, population movements remain fluid and closely linked to developments in the security situation. The escalation in hostilities across the Middle East beginning on 28 February 2026 has further compounded the situation. The baseline assessment is a key component of mobility tracking, providing data on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), IDP returnees within Syria, and arrivals from abroad, whether returning to their areas of origin or settling elsewhere. This report presents an overview of Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) mobility trends recorded in April 2026 alongside updated baseline figures, supporting evidencebased humanitarian response, early recovery planning, and sustainable reintegration efforts. Baseline mobility data should be read alongside Communities of Return Index findings to better understand barriers to durable solutions and long-term reintegration. KEY FINDINGS Cross-border movements from Lebanon continued into April, following the escalation in regional hostilities that began on 28 February 2026. However, since the ceasefire was announced on 17 April 2026 in Lebanon, the rate of displacement has slowed compared to the initial phase of the conflict, coinciding with the reopening of all air corridors in Syria. Key informants (KIs) reported that although the rate of movements into Syria from Lebanon has slowed, sustained pressure on host commun...

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