AMMAN — The
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
has announced a decrease of 0.742 percent in the Syrian refugee population in
Jordan. According to a report unveiled on Tuesday by the
UNHCR the number of
Syrian refugees in Jordan has decreased by 4,908 individuals between the
beginning of 2023 and July 31.
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The report underscores that the total number
of
refugees registered with the UNHCR as of the end of July was 656,762, a
decrease from the 661,670 refugees registered at the start of the year, Hala
News reported.
Distribution of refugees by governorate
When analyzing the distribution of refugee numbers
by governorate, Amman, emerges as the host of the highest number of Syrian
refugees in Jordan, with 195,334
refugees registered with the UNHCR.
Following closely is Mafraq with an
approximate count of 169,043 Syrian refugees, trailed by Irbid with around
128,467 refugees. Zarqa provided refuge for 97,310 refugees, while Balqa and
Madaba sheltered 17,039 and 13,027 refugees respectively. Jerash followed with
8,524 refugees, while Karak accounted for 8,312 refugees.
Ma'an and Ajloun accommodated 8,194 and 5,794
refugees respectively. Aqaba hosted 3,781 refugees, while Tafilah had the
lowest number, housing 1,428
Syrian refugees within the Kingdom.
Population of registered and unregistered
refugees stands at 1.3 million
Considering registered and unregistered
refugees, the current Syrian population in Jordan stands at approximately 1.3
million, with almost half
officially recognized as "refugees" under
the UNHCR. According to UNHCR records, the tally of registered refugees reached
656,762 by the conclusion of the preceding month.
Safadi asks organizations to reconsidered
their decision to reduce food aid for refugeesAmidst these circumstances, Ayman Safadi, the
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, has recently appealed to the
United Nations World Food Program and other organizations to reconsider their
decision to reduce food aid for Syrian refugees in Jordan starting from August
1.
Safadi urges these organizations to review
their position, underscoring that ensuring dignified living conditions for
refugees constitutes a
global responsibility, transcending our nation's role as
a host.
He emphasizes the urgency for the United
Nations to facilitate the voluntary repatriation of refugees. In the interim,
he accentuates the significance of these agencies
maintaining substantial support.
Safadi asserts, "We will consult with
the neighboring host countries to convene a meeting aimed at collaboratively
devising a response to the reduction in support for Syrian refugees and
formulating strategies to mitigate its impact. The obligation of furnishing
refugees with a life of dignity cannot indefinitely rest solely upon us."
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