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About 1.87 million displaced Syrians have returned to their communities, but economic challenges and a lack of essential services are hindering recovery efforts, according to a new report from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) released Wednesday.
The IOM’s Communities of Return Index Report evaluated conditions in 1,100 locations across Syria between March and April 2025. The report covers areas where internally displaced persons (IDPs) and Syrians returning from abroad have resettled.
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"Syrians are resilient and innovative, but they need significant help to rebuild their communities and their lives. Enabling Syrians to return to a country that is on the path to stability and progress is critical for the country’s future," said IOM Director General Amy Pope.
The report found that returnees are facing unreliable access to electricity, clean water, and health care. Additionally, gaps in civil documentation are preventing many from accessing services or reclaiming their property.
Since January 2024, IOM has recorded over 1.3 million IDP returnees and nearly 730,000 arrivals from abroad, the statement added.
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