The UN and Damascus begin talks on preparing future Syrian elections as 5.5 million remain displaced
12 October 2026
Damascus and the UN have started to talk about getting ready for future elections, including possible UN electoral assistance, a Security Council debate on the transition was told. The country still has 5.5 million displaced people, around 800,000 of them living in camps. Economic hardship is feeding unrest, and sectarian tensions persist in Sweida. Israeli troops have kept hold of wider territory in southern Syria since December 2024.
People displaced:
5.5 million
Of whom in camps:
around 800,000
Why it matters for exams: Syria's transition, its displacement figures and the UN role in elections are likely topics in world affairs papers.
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