![A convoy carrying humanitarian aid sent by the Syrian government to Ayn al-Arab (Kobani), an area under the control of the YPG, operating under the name SDF, departed from Aleppo under the coordination of the Aleppo Governorate on January 25, 2026. [Nabiaha al Taha - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AA-20260125-40360610-40360593-SYRIAN_GOVERNMENT_SENDS_HUMANITARIAN_AID_CONVOY_TO_AYN_ALARAB-1-1.jpg)
In January 2026, senior officials from UNHCR, UNICEF and the World Food Programme publicly reaffirmed their commitment to coordinated support for Syrian refugees and internally displaced people, following a regional mission to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. In a joint statement, the agencies stressed that refugee returns and continued displacement require sustained humanitarian assistance, including access to health and protection services, and warned that return should be understood as a long process rather than a single event. This renewed commitment comes as humanitarian needs inside Syria remain severe. UN agencies have repeatedly highlighted that millions of Syrians still rely on aid for basic services, while funding shortfalls limit the reach of critical programmes, including healthcare provision across the country and in […]
