AMMAN — The international support for countries hosting
refugees has seriously declined, according to Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates
Ayman Safadi.
اضافة اعلان
Speaking ahead of the seventh
Brussels Conference on
"Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region," Safadi emphasized
the need for the international community to fully assume its responsibilities
towards refugees, highlighting the need for a new approach to resolving the
Syrian crisis, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
EU pledges 2 billion eurosDuring the conference, the High Representative of the EU for
Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Josep Borrell, announced a financial
pledge of 2 billion euros to support Syrian refugees and the region.
Borrell emphasized the EU's commitment to advancing the
peace process under UN Resolution 2254 and working towards a political and
comprehensive solution to the Syrian crisis. He also stressed the importance of
finding a long-term solution for the situation of
Syrian refugees, while rejecting
the use of refugees for political purposes.
Borrell further affirmed the EU's ongoing support for the
host communities of Syrian refugees, underlining the need for justice and
accountability.
In addition, the EU is considering supporting a new mechanism
to address the issue of missing individuals and their whereabouts.
Increasing strain
As the country hosting the largest proportion of
refugees globally, Jordan faces significant challenges. Minister Safadi noted that
approximately 1.3 million Syrians currently reside in Jordan, benefiting from
various services provided by the Kingdom.
He proposed the establishment of a special fund to create a
safe environment for the voluntary return of refugees.
However, Safadi also highlighted that certain international
organizations, such as the
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the
World Food Program (WFP), have reduced their services in Jordan.
The WFP, in particular, is expected to halt its aid to
hundreds of thousands of refugees by September, further straining the already
vulnerable population.
Amidst the Syrian crisis, Jordan has experienced a
significant demographic shift, with around 200,000 Syrian children born in the
country since the crisis began.
Additionally, more than 155,000 Syrian students have
enrolled in Jordanian schools. It is worth noting that nearly 50 percent of
Syrians in Jordan are below the age of 15, further emphasizing the need for
sustained support and resources.
Read more National news
Jordan News
.jpg)
.jpg)
