Lebanon: More than 850,000 displaced return to areas of origin but crisis remains far from over
Lebanon: More than 850,000 displaced return to areas of origin but crisis remains far from over
A line of civilian vehicles waits near a checkpoint area in southern Lebanon. The image documents population movement as displaced residents travel toward home communities following ceasefire announcements.
UNHCR helps to save lives and build better futures for the millions of people forced to flee their homes.
Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on multiple continents, and provided vital protection and assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nobody left to turn to.
We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home.
In Froun, south 🇱🇧, UNHCR's @KarolinaBilling met families whose lives have been upended by conflict.
— UNHCR Lebanon (@UNHCRLebanon) September 23, 2026
While some have returned to their villages, many cannot return to their houses.
The ordeal of 100s of thousands continues: returning does not end displacement. pic.twitter.com/6g9uSRCM29
This morning, Syrian refugee families set off home through Masnaa, marking the 19th organized return from 🇱🇧 to 🇸🇾. Behind every bus is a family carrying hope & a chance to rebuild. UNHCR,@DGSGLB & @IOMLebanon continue to support those who chose to return home safely & w/ dignity pic.twitter.com/7TFOwNVgcl
— UNHCR Lebanon (@UNHCRLebanon) September 23, 2026
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