Syria Crisis: Menbij and Ar-Raqqa Situation Report No. 3 (as of 8 April 2017)

Highlights

 Over 50,000 people displaced in Ar-Raqqa Governorate since November 2016, of which 20,000 in the month of March only.

 Concerns over security and the integrity of the Tabqa Dam.

 Civilian infrastructure severely affected by fighting, however rehabilitated bridges in Menbij enable civilians to cross Euphrates River.

 Last remaining road out of Ar-Raqqa City to Deir-ez-Zor blocked since 6 March