Syria’s operational context reflects a dual dynamic: large-scale returns alongside persistent humanitarian needs. As of March 2026, 15.6 million require assistance, while over 1.5 million refugees and 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned since December 2024. Despite these movements, internal displacement remains high (5.5 million), underscoring that returns are occurring within a still-fragile system with strained absorption capacity