Shafaq News/ A new wave ofdisplacement from Syria’s coastal villages and towns, predominantly inhabitedby the Alawite community, has placed growing pressure on Lebanese towns alongthe Al-Kabir River, Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar reported Monday.
A bloodbath took place at the Syriancoastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus in the form of a “military operation”conducted by the transitional government to “neutralize security cells andremnants of the former [Al-Assad] regime,” killing 1,454 people as of March6th, 2025, and displacing thousands, according to the Syrian Observatory forHuman Rights.
According to Abdel Hamid Saqr, mayorof Lebanese town Talbireh, the number of displaced people has reachedapproximately 10,000, including 2,000 now residing in Talbireh alone.
A preliminary survey conducted bymunicipal officials, community leaders, and activists indicates that as ofMarch 9, 2025, 1,476 families—totaling approximately 6,078 individuals—havebeen dispersed across various towns and villages in Akkar.
Saqr noted that all 13 Alawitevillages and towns in Akkar have opened their doors to accommodate thedisplaced, with many families having crossed the Al-Kabir River on foot.
Municipal authorities, localleaders, and residents have mobilized to provide housing essentials, with mostfamilies hosted by local households, while others have been placed in mosquesand municipal buildings. “Efforts are ongoing in coordination with Akkar’sgovernor and the Lebanese Red Cross to deliver aid within availableresources,” Saqr added.
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