For more than three years, no humanitarian actions were implemented in the governorate of Ar_Raqqa, where all international organizations and donating parties have stopped providing any kind of assistance leading to the deterioration of the living and humanitarian situation there.

In the near future, it is likely that military forces will attempt to liberate Ar_Raqqa Governorate from ISIL control, which will lead for further conflict and will cause significant displacement of the population in the area. If this occurs, the liberation of this governorate and the transition of all its affairs to civil associations will enable greater accessibility of humanitarian organizations, who will be able to resume their work. In anticipation of this upcoming military campaign, the Information Management Unit (IMU) of the Assistance Coordination Unit (ACU) has developed a report on the current situation in Ar_Raqqa Governorate.

Three possible displacement scenarios are – presented in this report depending on the direction of advance of forces engaged in the conflict. The report as well covers the road situation and associated accessibility – inside and outside the governorate.