Over 93,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in Syria’s southern Sweida province due to escalating conflict, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The displacement, which OCHA reported on July 22, has seen families seeking refuge in neighboring Daraa province and rural areas around Damascus. The sudden surge in violence has left communities devastated and in urgent need of assistance.
"We lived in peace, like brothers, without any distinction," recalled one resident who found shelter in a makeshift camp. "But everything changed overnight. We were given two hours to leave. Our homes were burned, and we witnessed unspeakable horrors."
Many of those displaced left with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Women and children have been particularly affected, with reports of brutal attacks and killings.
Farid Fallani, the mayor of Nahta town, described the situation as dire. "Our community has been torn apart. Families are scattered, and the basic necessities of life are scarce. We urgently need drinking water, lighting, and medical aid," he said.
Survivors are now calling on the international community for support. "We took nothing with us and had no choice but to flee," said another displaced resident. "Now we can only survive in shelters. Please help us rebuild our lives."
The humanitarian crisis adds to the ongoing challenges faced by Syrians after years of conflict. Aid organizations are mobilizing resources, but the scale of the displacement requires immediate and substantial assistance to prevent further suffering.
For many, the hope is for peace to return so they can one day go back to the homes they were forced to abandon.
