Lebanon - The first centralized distribution in Akkar started in June through various local sites spread throughout the North, including Rama’s mukhtar Ali Beddawi’s residence, the Mahad El Kabess community centre in Halba, Markaz el Saade centre in Kawashra and Machata Hammoud primary school. A total of 7,734 individuals received food, hygiene and baby kits.

While UNHCR initial estimates suggested some 18,000 crossed within two days, the Office of the General Security (GSO) later reported that just over 11,000 crossed with 4,000 Syrians also returning to Syria from Lebanon during the same time period.

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A new centralized registration centre opened in Tripoli to speed up the rate of registration. This follows information campaigns encouraging Syrians to register

A \'back to school\' drive is underway in Lebanon, encouraging Syrian children to enroll in school and assessing the capacity of local schools to host them.

UNHCR and partners met with school directors in Halba to reiterate the MoEHE\'s decision to permit displaced Syrian children enrolment in Lebanese public schools

UNHCR identified a disused private school in the North to relocate families staying in operational schools. Families are expected to relocate over the two weeks

UNHCR High Commissioner, Antonio Guterres and Special Envoy, Angelina Jolie spoke with Syrian refugees at Za'atri Refugee Camp in Jordan today.

The WFP introduced the food voucher system for the first time in Tripoli.

UNHCR and partners are rolling out a winterization program, aiming to provide blankets, heating fuel and clothing for refugees and vulnerable Lebanese.