Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, stated that over two million internally displaced persons have voluntarily returned to their homes in Syria since December 2024. He cited improved security, sanctions relief, and community resilience as factors supporting these returns.

Fletcher described the wave of returns as the highest in Syria in two decades, offering a hopeful sign. However, he also noted that explosive ordnance had killed 180 people, including 69 children, since December 2024. He urged investment in reconstruction and economic growth, emphasizing that humanitarian organizations continue their efforts despite resource shortages and increasing needs.