UN: 670,000 Syrians Newly Displaced After Assad Regime Collapse
UN figures show that from November 2024 to April 2025, some 900 civilians have been killed, with at least 367 confirmed deaths and 542 injuries during intercommunal clashes and residual conflict activity and One-third of those killed were children.
By Ahora Qadi
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The United Nations has confirmed that at least 670,000 Syrians have been newly displaced inside the country due to escalating sectarian and security tensions following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024.
Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said on Friday that while nearly one million Syrians have returned to their areas of origin in recent months, a simultaneous surge in violence and instability has forcibly displaced hundreds of thousands.
According to Haq, UN figures show that from November 2024 to April 2025, some 900 civilians have been killed, with at least 367 confirmed deaths and 542 injuries during intercommunal clashes and residual conflict activity. One-third of those killed were children, underscoring the high toll on vulnerable populations.
“The remnants of war and the deteriorating security conditions continue to pose grave threats to the lives and well-being of Syrian civilians,” Haq stated, adding that explosive remnants and instability are spreading across several regions.
Massive Displacement Amid Limited Resources
Despite growing funding shortages and limited humanitarian access, the United Nations continues to provide assistance to nearly eight million Syrians. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) recently reported that approximately 481,730 Syrian refugees have returned from neighboring countries to Syria.
According to the latest data compiled by the UN’s internal displacement coordination task force, as of May 8, over 1.18 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have also returned to their original homes within Syria.
The Commission further noted that in coastal areas such as Tartus, UN agencies have supported 1,683 families, in Latakia 2,610 families received aid, and in rural Hama 97 families were assisted.
Return Operations from Jordan Underway
Since the launch of a voluntary repatriation initiative on Feb. 20, 2025, more than 2,000 Syrian refugees have returned home from Jordan with UN assistance, marking a cautious step forward in reversing one of the world’s most enduring refugee crises.
Still, Haq cautioned that continued displacement, lack of services, and unpredictable violence remain substantial hurdles to achieving sustainable returns. He emphasized the need for increased financial and diplomatic support to ensure protection and basic services for returning populations.
