As a result of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, which has intensified since 23 September, tens of thousands of Syrians and Lebanese are trying to cross into northern and eastern Syria. The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria set up a crisis desk yesterday to welcome the returnees from Lebanon and established shelter centres for those coming from outside the region. The Crisis Desk at the Tahiyê and Tabqa border gates of Manbij continues to welcome refugees from Lebanon.

In the last 2 days, 847 men, 1,093 women, 402 children and 11 Lebanese people crossed into North and East Syria through Tabqa Border Gate. On the other hand, 887 people crossed into North-East Syria through Tahiye border crossing in Manbij. Bodies of seven people were also transported to the region from the two points.

The Crisis Desk is providing services by building camps for the people coming from Lebanon. Refugees who cannot receive services from the region will be sent to Autonomous Administration camps.