Archive · 3 Sep 2025
UNHCR: 850,000 Syrians Return; Calls for Aid
Many Syrian refugees are going back home.
Since December, around 850,000 people have returned.
A UN official, Kelly Clements, recently visited Lebanon and Syria to see how things are going.
The UN is helping people go back by giving them money and help with transportation.
In Lebanon, nearly 200,000 people have returned this year.
Clements saw people rebuilding their homes and starting businesses.
She wants other countries to help Syria rebuild too.
The UN is working to make sure the returns are safe and people can live comfortably.
The official met with leaders and returning refugees to discuss how to help.
Around 850,000 Syrians have returned from neighboring countries since December.
UNHCR Deputy Chief Kelly Clements visited Lebanon and Syria.
The UNHCR provides financial aid, transportation, and shelter to returning refugees.
Nearly 200,000 Syrians have returned from Lebanon this year alone.
Clements called for international support for stabilization and recovery efforts in Syria.
- Who
- Kelly Clements, UNHCR Deputy Chief, and Syrian refugees
- What
- Return of Syrian refugees and calls for international support.
- When
- Since December, with recent visits by Clements.
- Where
- Lebanon and Syria.
- Why
- To facilitate voluntary, safe, and dignified returns and support rebuilding efforts.
Refugee Aid Advocates
Aid Critics
International Support
Refugee Aid Advocates
Advocates for increased international support for stabilization and recovery efforts in Syria.
Aid Critics
Criticize the level of aid, advocating for reassessment and potential reduction in certain areas.
- Refugees Returned Since Dec.
- Around 850,000
- UN Official
- Kelly Clements, UNHCR Deputy Chief
- Countries Visited
- Lebanon and Syria
- Returns from Lebanon in 2024
- Nearly 200,000
- IDPs Returned
- Over 1.7 million
- IDPs Departed From Sites
- Just over 880,000
