Protection Sector Updated Guidance Note on the Return of IDPs in Syria August 2026

Country: Syrian Arab Republic Sources: Protection Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. The Syrian conflict has resulted in one of the largest displacement crises in recent history, with currently an estimated 5.5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the country. Over the years, shifting frontlines, ceasefires, and changes in territorial control have influenced patterns of displacement and prospects for return. In late 2024, the collapse of t