Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. 121,320 INDIVIDUALS AT POINTS OF ENTRY 82,060 INDIVIDUALS AT ARRIVAL LOCATIONS OVERVIEW Following a significant escalation in hostilities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region beginning on 28 February 2026, cross-border movements into the Syrian Arab Republic (hereafter referred to as Syria) have increased, particularly from neighbouring Lebanon. By 16 March 2026, these developments had resulted in widespread disruption, including the displacement of populations, interruptions to essential services, and the closure of key access routes. Syrian airspace was closed on 1 March, although operations at Aleppo International Airport resumed on 4 March, while Damascus International Airport remains closed. As of 15 March, approximately 121,320 entries into Syria had been recorded through three Points of Entry (PoEs) along the Syrian-Lebanese border. Among those crossing, 94 per cent were Syrian nationals, while 6 per cent were Lebanese. Reported needs among new arrivals included food, cash assistance, and shelter, with most individuals relying on temporary accommodation arrangements, often staying free of charge with relatives or friends. Between 2 and 16 March, DTM recorded 82,060 individuals arriving across 892 locations in all 14 governorates in Syria. Those recorded at arrival locations were primarily Syrian nationals, with Lebanese nationals accounting for less than one per cent. Key informants reported that the majority of those who have arrived in Syria are families and young men who had previously travelled to Lebanon in search of employment.