News and Updates

Here we publish updates about services, working hours and announcements.

Announcement about border crossing with Türkiye

13 July 2025

As part of ongoing efforts to facilitate traveler crossing and reduce overcrowding, General Authority for Land and Sea Ports (GALSP) announces that, as of Monday, July 14, 2025, all border crossings with Türkiye will operate 24/7. This aims to facilitate the return of our people to their homeland, relieve pressure on crossings during peak hours, and […] ➞

New Crossing Facilitations for Syrian Expatriates through Bab Al Hawa Border Crossing

08 July 2025

In its pursuit to facilitate the crossing of Syrian passengers into/out of the country, GALSP, following several coordination sessions with the Turkish side, decides to adopt a new mechanism for Syrian expatriates [from] all over the world (except Türkiye) crossing through Bab Al Hawa border crossing to Syria. Effective Date of the New Mechanism: As […] ➞

Important Update: Closure of Some UNHCR- Supported Community Centers

06 July 2025

UNHCR Syria regrets to inform you that, effective 1 July 2025, some of UNHCR- Supported Community Centers will be closing due to funding limitations. UNHCR is working closely with partners to minimize the impact of such funding reductions on the affected communities. This closure should not affect your rights or access to the services provided […] ➞

June Message

17 June 2025

UNHCR and its partners enforce a Zero Tolerance Policy for fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Please CLICK HERE to watch a video that provides a guide on when, how, and where to report sexual exploitation and abuse. The UN Refugee Agency, addresses both sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), and sexual harassment (SH), and provides clarification for […] ➞

Border Movements and Working Hours during Eid al-Adha

04 June 2025

The General Authority for Land and Sea Ports issued a circular regarding the movement of passenger and truck crossings at border crossings during the days of Eid al-Adha. According to the circular, the movement of passengers and trucks through the Syrian BCPs during the days of Eid al-Adha will be as follows: Passengers: shall be […] ➞

Funding Reductions

Recent global developments have significantly impacted funding for humanitarian and development organizations. This reduction is affecting UNHCR globally, in all countries where we work. UNHCR’s ability to provide assistance, protection, and solutions for all individuals in need is decreasing globally. However, we continue to advocate with donors and other stakeholders, including the private sector, to […] ➞

Beware of scammers and fake accounts!

26 March 2025

⚠️ Alert: UNHCR Syria DOES NOT provide Resettlement to Syrians. All UNHCR services and those of our partners are FREE! Never share your personal data or information related to UNHCR registration and bank account with anyone claiming to be offering assistance, resettlement or cash. To report, share or verify information, contact UNHCR offices and the […] ➞

Batch Inactivation Exercise March 2025

06 March 2025

UNHCR Syria is updating its registration records and data of all refugees and asylum-seekers registered with us. Why? UNHCR regularly reviews its data of refugees and asylum-seekers to ensure that they are up to date. This allows us to plan and implement our activities and programmes effectively. What will happen? On 31st of March 2025, […] ➞

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