Cross‑border movements from Lebanon into Syria remain stable after ceasefire

Since the 17 April 2026 ceasefire, movements from Lebanon into Syria have stayed largely steady. From 2 March to 5 October, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs’ Displacement Tracking Matrix logged 130,598 arrivals across 1,187 communities in all 14 Syrian governorates. Syrian nationals made up the vast majority of arrivals, with Lebanese nationals accounting for less than 1 %. At four monitored border crossings, 864,238 movements were recorded, 98 % Syrian and 2 % Lebanese. Additionally, 4,480 Lebanese nationals transited Syria en route to Jordan, underscoring Syria’s role as both destination and transit corridor. The Arida crossing remained closed after a temporary closure on 6 August, but other points continued to operate. Key informants highlighted ongoing needs for transport, basic assistance and service access at and beyond the crossings. The DTM continues to track movements and access conditions, noting that patterns have remained gradual and stable.