UN says more than 820,000 displaced people in Lebanon have begun returning home, while over 360,000 remain displaced

Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.

The UN humanitarian office OCHA said 821,077 people had begun returning to their areas of origin in Lebanon as of 30 July, while more than 360,000 remained displaced, about 26,000 of them in government shelters, Reuters reported via Dawn. UN News reported on 18 August that the war had displaced more than a million people from March, that over 700,000 people were affected by damaged water infrastructure, and that the $639.9 million flash appeal was 48% funded. Returns followed a lull in fighting under the June framework.

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1. Count Dawn Media · Unaffiliated origin: OCHA Lebanon figures as of 30 July · published 2026-08-05 00:00 UTC
2. Count UN News United Nations · Unaffiliated origin: UNHCR briefing and inter-agency appeal figures, 18 Aug · published 2026-08-18 00:00 UTC

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