AMMAN — A government source in Jordan has highlighted the pressing issue
of Al-Rukban Camp, emphasizing the hope that Damascus will address this matter
in light of recent developments in regional relations.
اضافة اعلان
This report, sourced from the UAE24 website and carried by Khaberini,
sheds light on the security concerns faced by Jordan due to the proximity of
Al-Rukban Camp to its border.
Jordan shares a border with Syria spanning over 375km, extending from
the northern to the eastern parts of the country. Al-Rukban Camp, an
unorganized gathering of displaced Syrians, has emerged near the Jordanian
border in the eastern region.
The camp has become a focal point of security concern for Jordan, as
evidenced by a past incident where a car bomb, driven by an Daesh suicide
bomber, targeted the Jordanian army.
The attack originated from the camp and struck a border guard post,
resulting in casualties.
Challenges in the camp
Approximately 8,000 individuals currently reside in the Rukban camp,
enduring hardships such as water and food scarcity, inadequate healthcare, and
the prevalence of diseases exacerbated by dust.
Many inhabitants fear security prosecution and mandatory conscription
into the Syrian army, which deters them from returning to their original areas
of residence. Conversely, the Syrian government seeks to dismantle the camp and
promptly relocate its residents.
Seeking resolution
Jordan aims to establish a mutual understanding with the Syrian
government and Russia to encourage the voluntary return of Al-Rukban Camp
residents to their original homes, according to the source.
The camp's proximity to the Al-Tanf border base, where American and
foreign forces are stationed, raises further concerns. The government source
indicated that Jordan has scheduled meetings with the Syrian side to address
various border-related matters, including the security situation and drug
smuggling concerns.
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi recently confirmed an agreement
reached during the Amman consultative meeting regarding mechanisms to initiate
voluntary return operations for Syrian refugees.
Additionally, Safadi expressed intentions to establish a joint political
security team between Jordan and Syria to discuss the pressing issue of drug
smuggling.
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