Assessments

Background The past eight months have seen significant change in Al-Hasakeh governorate. In October 2019, military operations in the area around the Turkish border led to change in control of an area of approximately 4,000km2 encompassing…

CONTEXT Syria reported its first case of COVID-19 on 22 March 2020, and as of 13 May had 47 cases and 3 fatalities. Due to limited testing capacities in-country, however, it is possible the actual number of…

CONTEXT Syria reported its first case of COVID-19 on 22 March 2020, and as of 13 May had 47 cases and 3 fatalities. Due to limited testing capacities in-country, however, it is possible the actual number of…

Background Over the past six months, changing areas of influence and economic instability have shaped the context in Ar-Raqqa, Deir-ez-Zor governorates and Menbij subdistrict. In October 2019, increased military activity in Ar-Raqqa and Al-Hasakeh governorates led to…

INTRODUCTION On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic, urging states to take swift preventative measures for containment and to mitigate the spread, such as isolation, case monitoring, and dissemination…

Background Northwest Syria currently hosts over 2.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Since late April 2019, areas in southern Idleb and western Aleppo have experienced sporadic and significant escalations in conflict. This has displaced many civilians to…

INTRODUCTION HSOS is a monthly assessment that provides comprehensive, multi-sectoral information about the humanitarian conditions and priority needs inside Syria. The assessment is conducted using a Key Informant (KI) methodology at the community level, and collects information…

CONTEXT In December 2019, Idleb and western Aleppo governorates saw a sharp escalation in hostilities, shelling, and airstrikes, preventing access to essential services and endangering the safety of those living in areas close to conflict lines, particularly…

OVERVIEW Since 15 January 2020, Northwest Syria (NWS) has witnessed an increase in aerial bombardments and shelling, particularly in Southern Idleb and Western Aleppo. Due to this escalation in conflict, there has been mass displacement of civilians,…

Background Northwest Syria currently hosts over 2.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Since late April 2019, areas in southern Idleb and western Aleppo have experienced sporadic and significant escalations in conflict. This has displaced many civilians to…