In its 12th humanitarian report of 2025 first half, the international agency reported that of 488 million dollars requested for its operations in the Arab country, only 25 percent has been secured, jeopardizing the continuity of essential services for millions of people, particularly children.

UNICEF documented the return of more than 1.6 million internally displaced people to their places of origin, a situation that, according to the organization, underscores the urgency of rebuilding basic infrastructures and restoring essential services in areas severely affected by the war.

During the first six months of this year, 493 incidents involving explosive devices were recorded in the country, resulting in 390 deaths and 536 injuries.

The document also reports on recent outbreaks of violence, particularly in northern Aleppo and around the Tishrin dam, which have damaged key water infrastructure.

The text poits out that the most severe drought in 36 years, with a 54-percent decrease in average rainfall, has affected agricultural production, especially in the Hasakeh, Aleppo, and Raqqa provinces, leaving an estimated deficit of 2.73 million metric tons in the wheat harvest.

The report specified that the country’s economic situation shows no signs of improvement: the gross domestic product (GDP) experienced a 1.5 percent contraction in 2024, and just 1 percent growth is expected in 2025.

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