AMMAN — The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in
Jordan has obtained only 22 percent of its required funding for the fiscal year
2023, raising concerns about the declining international support for refugees
in the Kingdom.
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According to Al-Mamlaka TV, as of May 23, 2023, the UNHCR in
Jordan has received $87.628 million out of a total of $390.110 million, leaving
a significant funding deficit of $302.481 million.
Jordan, a host to approximately 61,000 registered Iraqi
refugees and over 1.3 million Syrians since the start of the Syrian crisis in
2011, including 659,941 registered Syrian refugees with the UNHCR, is greatly
impacted by the insufficient funding.
With a total of 740,676 registered refugees of various
nationalities, excluding Palestinian refugees under the UNRWA, the UNHCR warned
that without urgent financial support, the refugee situation in Jordan could
deteriorate into a humanitarian crisis within months.
Ministry allocations
The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
reported that grants allocated to support Jordan's response plan to the Syrian
crisis amounted to approximately $138 million by the end of April, representing
only 6.1 percent of the required funding of $2.28 billion for 2023.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and
Expatriates Ayman Safadi highlighted the urgency of creating a conducive
environment for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees as the ultimate
solution to the crisis.
He stressed the importance of taking effective steps to
support the security, safety, and living conditions of those who choose to
return to their home country.
Repercussions of declining support
Safadi also emphasized the potential repercussions of the
decline in international support for refugees, highlighting the adverse impact
on the UN agencies responsible for their well-being and the host countries like
Jordan. He urged the international community to continue providing necessary
services to refugees, recognizing that Jordan has already surpassed its
capacity to accommodate them while simultaneously facing significant economic
challenges.
In a recent meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres,
Safadi reiterated the crucial role of UN organizations in fully supporting
Syrian refugees in Jordan.
He emphasized that Jordan's capacity to bear the burden of
the refugee crisis has reached its limits, necessitating sustained assistance
from the international community.
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