AMMAN —
UNHCR has commented on Jordan's voluntary return
initiative for Syrian refugees, stating that it is not involved in the
operational details of the initiative. The agency highlighted that the
conditions for a safe return are not currently met, which discourages refugees
from returning to Syria. However,
UNHCR welcomed the renewed political
initiatives aimed at facilitating a safe return for refugees.
اضافة اعلان
According to a spokesperson for UNHCR in Jordan, in 2022, a
total of 4,013
Syrian refugees returned from Jordan to Syria, and a significant
number of 50,760 refugees returned from the five countries mentioned. The
voluntary and safe return of refugees remains a priority, necessitating
immediate steps and coordination with UN entities, Al Mamlaka TV reported
Jordan is currently hosting over 1.3 million Syrian
refugees, with 660,000 registered with UNHCR. A recent survey conducted among
Syrian refugees in Jordan indicated that only 0.8 percent of them intend to
return to their homeland within the next 12 months.
Meanwhile, on
World Refugee Day, which lands on June 20 of
each year,
Minister of Interior Mazen Al-Faraya emphasized Jordan's position as
the second-largest host country for refugees and urged them not to forget their
homeland. During an event organized by UNHCR, Faraya stated that the world owes
an apology to refugees for the displacement they have experienced and
emphasized the need to honor them.
He reaffirmed Jordan's commitment to providing a dignified
life for refugees and expressed gratitude to the Jordanian society for their
hospitality and support.
Faraya also expressed his appreciation to international
partners for their assistance to refugees and their continued support.
He highlighted the importance of sustained
international support and warned that a decline in such support would have a negative impact
on both refugees and host communities.
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