The Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar reported that the recent displacement crisis from the coastal villages and towns in Syria, where the Alawite sect is predominant, has placed a heavy burden on the Lebanese towns along the course of the Great River.
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The newspaper stated that the Lebanese towns have hosted a large number of these families who fled on foot, crossing the Great River to escape the turmoil occurring in the Syrian coast.
Abdul Hamid Saqr, the mayor of Talbireh, indicated that the number of displaced people has reached nearly 10,000 so far, with around 2,000 people in Talbireh alone. He described the situation as a tragedy given the difficult circumstances.
He confirmed that all 13 Alawite towns and villages in Akkar have opened their doors to host the displaced people. He added that the situation is still being monitored in coordination with the municipalities, local dignitaries, and residents who have provided the necessary shelter for the majority of these families. The rest of the families have been sheltered in mosques and municipal buildings.
He noted that efforts are ongoing in cooperation with the Akkar governorate and the Lebanese Red Cross to meet the needs of the new displaced people, based on available resources.
In a preliminary count of the displaced families arriving in Akkar, based on information gathered from mayors, village heads, and activists, it was found that as of March 9, 2025, the number of displaced families had reached 1,476 (including 40 Lebanese families and 1,184 Syrian families), or approximately 6,078 individuals.
Source: An-Nahar Lebanese Newspaper
