One year since the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian refugees in Lebanon continue to navigate intensifying protection and security risks, as well as shrinking humanitarian assistance. It is against this backdrop that return programs supported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees have been active since July 2025.
This report provides an overview and legal analysis of the ongoing return programs for Syrian refugees. It argues that current returns are not meaningfully voluntary, and that conditions in Syria are not conducive to a safe, dignified, and durable return.
Read the report for the full insights.