Syrian Arab Republic – Emergency Mobility Tracking and Cross Border Monitoring Situation Update – ROUND 3 (23 March 2026)

Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. OVERVIEW Following a significant escalation in hostilities across the Middle East region beginning on 28 February 2026, cross-border movements into the Syrian Arab Republic (hereafter referred to as Syria) have increased, specifically from neighbouring Lebanon. By 23 March 2026, these developments had resulted in widespread displacement of populations, interruptions to essential services, and the closure of key access routes across Lebanon and Syria. As of 23 March, approximately 147, 823 entries into Syria had been recorded through three Points of Entry (PoEs) along the Syrian-Lebanese border. Among those crossing, 95 per cent were Syrian nationals, while 5 per cent were Lebanese. Notably, during the reporting period, 1, 740 Lebanese nationals were recorded as transiting through Syria into Jordan. Between 2 and 23 March, DTM recorded 97, 178 individuals arriving across 1, 017 locations in all 14 governorates in Syria. Those recorded at arrival locations were primarily Syrian nationals, with Lebanese nationals accounting for less than one per cent. Reported needs among new arrivals included food, cash assistance, and shelter, with most individuals relying on temporary accommodation arrangements, often staying free of charge with relatives or friends. Key informants (KIs) reported that the majority of young men who arrived in Syria had previously travelled to Lebanon in search of employment, alongside movements linked to the Eid holiday period. The situation remains fluid, and DTM continues to monitor developments.

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