Informal Site and Settlement Profiles: Deir-ez-Zor Governorate, Syria (February 2021)
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In October 2019, military operations in the area around the Turkish border led to a change in control of an area of approximately 4,000 km2 , encompassing Ras al-Ain, Suluk and Tell Abiad. As a result, approximately 70,000 people remain displaced, and two camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) were closed. Toward the end of 2020, clashes have resumed and north and east Syria face continued internal security threats, particularly frequent in the Deir ez-Zor region’s eastern countryside. Meanwhile, economic conditions have deteriorated across Syria, and the prices of basic goods are increasing. This is partly due to the instability and decline of the Syrian Pound (SYP) against the US Dollar (USD) as well as the escalation of conflict in northwest Syria in early 2020. Additionally, a fuel crisis is affecting the wider region.
Informal Site and Settlement Profiles: Ar-Raqqa Governorate, Syria (February 2021)
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In October 2019, increased military activity in Ar-Raqqa and Al-Hasakeh Governorates led to mass displacement (including the closure of two camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs)) and a disruption of the strategic M4 highway.
Toward the end of 2020, clashes have resumed and north and east Syria face continued internal security threats. In Ar-Raqqa there are continued clashes in Ein Issa around highway M4.
Meanwhile, economic conditions have deteriorated across Syria, and the prices of basic goods are increasing. This is partly due to the instability and decline of the Syrian Pound (SYP) against the US Dollar (USD) as well as the escalation of conflict in northwest Syria in early 2020.4 Additionally, a fuel crisis is affecting the wider region.
Informal Site and Settlement Profiles: Aleppo Governorate, Syria (February 2021)
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Over the past years, changing areas of influence and economic instability have shaped the context for displacement in northeast Syria. Toward the end of 2020, clashes have resumed and north and east Syria face continued internal security threats.
Meanwhile, economic conditions have deteriorated across Syria, and the prices of basic goods are increasing. This is partly due to the instability and decline of the Syrian Pound (SYP) against the US Dollar (USD) as well as the escalation of conflict in northwest Syria in early 2020. Additionally, a fuel crisis is affecting the wider region.