UN Reports 670,000 Newly Displaced Syrians Amid Assad Regime Collapse, Rising Violence
The United Nations has confirmed that at least 670,000 Syrians have been newly displaced internally due to escalating sectarian violence and security instability following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024. Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, reported that from November 2024 to April 2025, approximately 900 civilians were killed in intercommunal clashes and ongoing conflict, with one-third of the fatalities being children. Additionally, 542 people were injured during this period.
While nearly one million Syrians have returned to their original homes recently, the surge in violence has forced hundreds of thousands to flee anew. The UN highlights that explosive remnants of war and deteriorating security conditions continue to threaten civilian lives across multiple regions.
Despite funding shortages and limited humanitarian access, the UN continues aid efforts, assisting nearly eight million Syrians. The UNHCR noted that around 481,730 refugees have returned from neighboring countries, and over 1.18 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to their homes within Syria as of early May 2025. Aid distribution has supported thousands of families in coastal and rural areas, including Tartus, Latakia, and Hama.
Since February 2025, more than 2,000 Syrian refugees have voluntarily repatriated from Jordan with UN assistance. However, UN officials stress that ongoing violence and lack of services pose major challenges to sustainable returns, urging increased financial and diplomatic support.
