Syrian Arab Republic — Population Mobility and Baseline Assessment — Round 17 (01 – 30 June 2026)

Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. OVERVIEW Since the transition of power on 8 December 2024, the Syrian Arab Republic (hereafter referred to as Syria) has experienced substantial humanitarian, political, and demographic shifts that continue to shape the country’s recovery trajectory. Although conditions have enabled return opportunities across all 14 governorates, population movements remain dynamic and are closely influenced by evolving security conditions, as well as challenges related to housing, services, livelihoods, and infrastructure, affecting the sustainability of returns. The escalation of hostilities across the Middle East since 28 February 2026 has added further complexity. The baseline assessment provides 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 June 2026 alongside updated baseline figures, supporting evidence-based humanitarian response, early recovery planning, and sustainable reintegration efforts. This report should be read alongside Communities of Return Index Round 5 findings to better understand barriers to durable solutions and long-term reintegration

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