The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8 did not defuse the Syrian displacement crisis in Lebanon. Since March 10, 24,975 Syrians (or 5,188 families) have fled Syria’s coastal areas to seek refuge in northern Lebanon. These displaced people are spread across about thirty border towns and villages, particularly in Akkar, along the Nahr Kabir River.
In response to this growing migratory movement, Akkar’s Disaster Management Chamber continues its daily efforts to meet humanitarian needs. It is constantly assessing major developments on the ground, the actions taken by field teams, and the challenges faced, with the aim of enhancing coordination with the relevant authorities and improving the efficiency of the efforts undertaken.
Additionally, the Lebanese Red Cross continues to provide essential healthcare to the displaced through its mobile clinic operating in the region. So far, 43 displaced individuals with health issues hosted in Haouchab, also located in Akkar, have received medical check-ups.
It is worth recalling that on April 1 alone, around 5,000 Syrians crossed into Lebanon in less than 24 hours, fleeing security tensions in Syria. These tensions are primarily driven by the new regime under interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, targeting Alawites in the region.
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