According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), around 277,000 people entered Syria between March 2 and April 12.

Of these, about 234,000 were Syrians, including some 67,300 who intended to return permanently, while roughly 43,000 were Lebanese nationals.

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic expressed concern over the impact on stability and human rights in the country, noting that many arrivals are already traumatised by years of war in Syria and recent shelling in Lebanon.

The commission said the growing number of returnees and displaced people is further straining Syria’s fragile infrastructure and limited humanitarian capacity, as millions across the country continue to rely on aid.

It also highlighted the broader impact of regional violence, pointing to Israeli attacks, incursions, checkpoints, detention practices, and destruction of property affecting lives and livelihoods in southern Syria.

The commission said it is continuing to investigate alleged violations of international human rights and humanitarian law and will report its findings in due course.

It urged all parties involved in the conflict to intensify efforts to end hostilities and ensure that civilian protection and human rights remain central to ongoing negotiations.

Despite signs of gradual recovery in parts of Syria, UN officials warned that continued instability risks undermining progress and increasing humanitarian needs across the country.