Lebanon: UNHCR Middle East Situation: Emergency Flash Update #5 - as of 16 March 2026

Countries: Lebanon, Afghanistan, Armenia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Turkmenistan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Key Highlights ▪ Escalating conflict across South-West Asia and the Middle East continues to affect communities and humanitarian operations. The regions already host 24.3 million forcibly displaced people and returnees who face significant protection risks and humanitarian needs, alongside host communities.