Overview
Although conflict in Mosul subsided and the downward trend in civilian casualties continued in Iraq, vulnerable populations remain stranded in multiple locations and displacement remains high. The number of IDPs from Mosul increased by 17,916 in July, and over 3.2 million Iraqis remain internally displaced across the country. Along the Syrian-Jordanian border, increased numbers of people injured due to conflict were reported to be arriving at the berm in July, due to increased military activity in southern Syria. Between 250 and 300 Syrian refugees were returned to Syria from Arsal in Lebanon following negotiations between armed actors. Movement from Turkey to Greece continued in July at low but dangerous levels: eight fatalities were reported in sea crossings in the Aegean, for the first time since April.
The following sections of this report describe monthly developments related to mixed migration by country, including reported arrivals, departures, internal displacement relevant to cross-border movement, and discussion of relevant policy changes.