Syrian Arab Republic - Emergency Mobility Tracking and Cross Border Monitoring Situation Update - Round 11 (18 May 2026)

Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanon Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. OVERVIEW Following the ceasefire announced on 17 April 2026 in Lebanon, the rate of displacement from Lebanon into the Syrian Arab Republic (hereafter referred to as Syria) has declined compared to the initial phase of the conflict. As of 18 May, a total of 333,856 movements had been recorded along the four points of entry (PoEs) at the Syrian–Lebanese border where DTM tracks population movements into Syria. The majority of movements recorded involved Syrian nationals (96%), with Lebanese nationals accounting for the remaining 4 per cent. An additional 2,031 Lebanese nationals were reported to have transited onward through Syria to Jordan. Between 2 March and 18 May, DTM recorded 122,083 individuals arriving across 1,230 locations spanning all 14 governorates in Syria. Arrivals were predominantly Syrian, with Lebanese nationals accounting for less than 1 per cent of those recorded. Approximately 31,000 individuals have returned to Lebanon since the peak of displacement (153,087 arrivals recorded on 27 April 2026). Key informants (KIs) reported that arriving returnees continue to face multiple reintegration challenges, including inadequate access to safe housing, with many residing in damaged or partially destroyed homes, unfinished buildings, temporary shelters, or low-quality rented accommodation. Children’s educational integration continues to pose challenges, particularly for those previously enrolled in the Lebanese curriculum, resulting in difficulties adapting to the Syrian education system. Livelihood opportunities remain predominantly unstable and informal, with many returnees dependent on seasonal agricultural work and low-paid daily labour, while opp...

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