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Over 67 per cent of people living in Northern Syria need humanitarian assistance

Countries
Syria
Sources
Assessment Working Group
Publication date

Summary

Of the estimated 15.6 million people living in the 7 governorates of Northern Syria:

  • 10.5 million people live in areas where access to essential goods and services and security is considerably compromised, leaving them at elevated risk of harm and in need of assistance.

In particular,

  • 2.7 million are internally displaced

  • 7.4 million people live in areas where WASH services and goods are insufficient.

  • 8.9 million people live in areas where Food security and livelihoods opportunities are insufficient.

  • 9.6 million people live in areas where access to Shelter and NFI is insufficient.

  • 10.3 million people live in areas where health services are insufficient.