The Famine Early Warning System Network has reported that the humanitarian crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic is expected to persist through September 2026, particularly in Northeast and Northwest Syria, where many households are projected to experience Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes. Internally displaced persons and returnees are particularly vulnerable, facing Emergency (IPC Phase 4) conditions due to limited income opportunities and adverse weather events, including below-average harvests and crop losses from floods and hailstorms. The ongoing economic challenges, such as high food prices and the depreciation of the Syrian Pound, are exacerbated by insecurity and damaged infrastructure, leading to a reliance on negative coping strategies among affected households. While some regions may see Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes due to seasonal improvements, the overall recovery remains constrained, with many households expected to struggle with purchasing power and food access through the summer months.
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