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Syria: UN High Commissioner Calls for International Solidarity Amid Critical Moment for Return and Recovery
WHY IT MATTERS
The international community's response to Syria's critical moment will determine the country's ability to recover and contribute to regional stability. A sustainable return and recovery require collective action and commitment from the international community.
What happened
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, has urged the international community to increase its support for the Syrian population, citing a critical moment for return and recovery. Over three million people have returned to Syria since December 2024, and the country is at a historical turning point.
Salih emphasized the need for international involvement to support the recovery, livelihoods, infrastructure, and basic services, while also addressing ongoing humanitarian needs. The visit highlighted the commitment of the UNHCR to supporting Syria's transition from displacement to recovery, reintegration, and stabilization.
The agency is working closely with Syrian authorities, UN agencies, and development partners to address immediate humanitarian needs and create conditions for sustainable return. Support includes rehabilitation of homes, recovery of basic services, documentation, housing, land, and property assistance, and livelihood recovery programs.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Syria: El Alto Comisionado, Barham Salih, pide solidaridad internacional ante el momento decisivo que vive Siria para el retorno y la recuperación
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