# Syrian government refugee resettlement initiative > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syrian-government-refugee-resettlement-initiative > Updated: 2026-09-26T22:39:18.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3. Syrian officials have introduced the ‘Syria Without Camps’ vision, an initiative aimed at transitioning from managing displacement to facilitating sustainable, voluntary, and dignified returns for displaced populations. The government has set a target to conclude the camp issue by September 2027. Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh stated that the objective is to ‘remove the need for them’ [camps] by shifting international support from humanitarian response toward long-term solutions. This strategy involves rehabilitating infrastructure, restoring essential services like schools and health centers, and clearing landmines and war debris. To support this, the government has launched 300 projects in Aleppo, Hama, and Idlib to improve roads and basic services. As of late 2026, progress in return efforts has accelerated. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that over 60,000 internally displaced Syrians have received support to return to their homes since January. A notable surge occurred during July and August, when 38,836 people left displacement sites, resulting in the inactivation of 130 sites. Recent operations, organized under Presidential Decree No. 59, have included convoys of families moving to southern Idlib, Hama, Aleppo, Damascus, and Raqqa provinces. In Deir Zour, 224 families have begun returning to original towns from the Al-Jazira region as part of the ‘No Camps Vision’ initiative, which seeks a camp-free Aleppo by the end of 2026. While these movements indicate progress in infrastructure rehabilitation, OCHA has warned that the influx of returnees is placing ‘increasing strain on the services and resources of the receiving communities.’ ## Claims - Over 60,000 internally displaced Syrians have received support to return home since January. (corroborated by 3 sources) - 38,836 people left displacement sites during July and August. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A convoy of 263 families departed northern Syrian camps for Idlib, Hama, Aleppo, and Damascus provinces. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The return convoys are organized under Presidential Decree No. 59. (corroborated by 3 sources) - 130 displacement sites were inactivated during July and August. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The movement of displaced people is placing growing strain on host communities. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The return movement is part of the 'No Camps Vision' initiative to reach a camp-free Aleppo by the end of 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A second convoy of 65 families (approximately 300 people) departed Al-Rasm camp in Manbij for Maskana, Deir Hafer, and Raqqa. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Syria: Over 60,000 displaced persons supported in return to homes since January Over 60,000 displaced Syrians have been supported in returning home since January, according to the UN, as authorities accelerate camp closures under the 'No Camps Vision' initiative. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrian-displacement-60000-people-supported-in-returns-since-january ### 2026-09-25: Syria proposes “Syria Without Camps” vision to facilitate voluntary returns Syria has introduced the “Syria Without Camps” vision in New York, seeking to shift international aid from managing displacement to funding sustainable solutions and infrastructure for voluntary returns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-proposes-syria-without-camps-vision-to-facilitate-voluntary-returns ### 2026-09-10: Syria aims to eliminate refugee camps by September 2027 Syrian officials aim to eliminate all refugee camps by September 2027, reporting that 20% of residents have already returned home and over 200 camps have been closed. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-aims-to-eliminate-refugee-camps-by-september-2027 --- Cite as: Syrian government refugee resettlement initiative. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/syrian-government-refugee-resettlement-initiative