The humanitarian situation in Syria is fragile—and a lot is at stake with a planned U.S. reduction in troops.
2019: Humanitarian Action in Peril
Refugees International’s advocates forecast what will be the most urgent challenges for the humanitarian community in 2019.
Axios: U.S. Exit from Syria Would Heighten Need for Humanitarian Aid
The sudden withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria that Trump has called for would pose severe humanitarian risks.
With U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Northern Syria, Humanitarian Crisis Looms
Refugees International warns that an abrupt withdrawal of American troops from northern Syria will create a power vacuum that will likely lead to a new round of conflict.
Idlib: Protection of Civilians Must Come First
In Syria, the population of Idlib is bracing for what promises to be a brutal offensive by the Assad regime. When Syria, Russia, Turkey and Iran discuss Idlib’s fate later this week, they must remember that the lives of millions of civilians hang on their ability to find a peaceful resolution to this situation.
Refugees International Warns of Impending Humanitarian Disaster in Syria’s Idlib Province
Refugees International is deeply concerned by indications that the Assad regime and its international partners are preparing to launch a major military operation to capture Idlib province.
Investing in Syria’s Future Through Local Groups
As northeast Syria recovers from occupation by ISIS, there is an important opportunity to strengthen the capacity of local humanitarian groups.
Catastrophe in Southwest Syria: The Urgent Need for Humanitarian Action
Syria is in the midst of one of the largest and fastest displacement crises since the start of the country’s bloody civil war eight years ago.
Raqqa: Avoiding Another Humanitarian Crisis
Raqqa serves as an important barometer in measuring the progress of recovery in the wake of the liberation of much of northeast Syria.
U.S. Disengagement Could Jeopardize Fragile Stability in Northeast Syria
The United States and other donors have an important opportunity to consolidate stability in northeast Syria.