Jordan’s foreign minister calls for investment into war-torn Syria to speed up refugee returns
1 year, 5 months ago

Jordan’s foreign minister calls for investment into war-torn Syria to speed up refugee returns

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Jordan’s foreign minister Monday called for international investment into conflict-ravaged Syria’s crippled infrastructure to speed up refugee returns. “But what we are sure of is that the refugees’ futures lie in their country.” The Jordanian foreign minister said that securing critical infrastructure and basic necessities will speed up voluntary refugee returns, especially as international aid for refugees continues to decline. Assad in a statement released by his office echoed similar sentiments, saying that investment in infrastructure and reconstruction would create the “best environment” for refugee returns. Safadi’s meetings with Mekdad and Assad also discussed the humanitarian crisis in Syria, steps toward a political solution to the conflict, and drug smuggling, which has become a lucrative industry in the economically shattered country.

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7,600 Syrians head home after Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Turkey reports
1 week, 2 days ago

7,600 Syrians head home after Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Turkey reports

Firstpost  

Anti-Syrian sentiment has been rising in Turkey, where pressure on the government to reduce the refugee population is high Syrians arrive to cross into Syria from Turkey at the Cilvegozu border gate, near the town of Antakya, southern Turkey, Monday, 9 December 2024. More than 7,600 Syrian migrants returned to their homeland through Turkey’s border in the five days following …

Europe has a new Syrian refugee problem, they don't want to go home amid HTS takeover
1 week, 4 days ago

Europe has a new Syrian refugee problem, they don't want to go home amid HTS takeover

Firstpost  

Despite Assad’s departure, Syria remains mired in uncertainty, with widespread destruction, a bankrupt state, and unclear governance. Germany, home to around 970,000 Syrian refugees, has been at the centre of Europe’s refugee response since former Chancellor Angela Merkel opened the doors to asylum seekers in 2015. Austria unveiled plans for a repatriation program, while Sweden’s far-right Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson …

Syria's new PM urges refugees to come back and 'rebuild' the country - as many insist they still intend to head for Britain or stay in Europe despite the fall of Assad
1 week, 5 days ago

Syria's new PM urges refugees to come back and 'rebuild' the country - as many insist they still intend to head for Britain or stay in Europe despite the fall of Assad

Daily Mail  

Syria's new transitional prime minister has called for Syrians abroad to return to their homeland and help rebuild it, as Britain and other European countries have rushed to freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians. Thousands of Syrians in the southern Turkish city of Gaziantep celebrate at the news of the fall of the Syrian government in Damascus, on December …

Will 14 mn Syrian refugees return home now that Assad regime has fallen?
1 week, 6 days ago

Will 14 mn Syrian refugees return home now that Assad regime has fallen?

Firstpost  

With the collapse of Assad dynasty in Syria, it remains to be seen whether the country would see stability making way for the return of millions of refugees sheltering abroad or whether the country would fall into further chaos and trigger another wave of outward migration Syrians arrive to cross into Syria from Turkey at the Cilvegozu border gate, near …

Europe asks: Is it time for Syria’s refugees to go home?
1 week, 6 days ago

Europe asks: Is it time for Syria’s refugees to go home?

Live Mint  

Days after Syria’s autocratic ruler fled the country, European politicians have reignited the debate over the region’s decade-old refugee crisis. “No country has received as many Syrians in the European Union as Germany… So far this year, the vast majority of those who got protection were Syrians," said Gerald Knaus, head of the European Stability Initiative, a Berlin-based think tank, …

Syrian refugees eagerly return home as Bashar al-Assad's regime falls
2 weeks ago

Syrian refugees eagerly return home as Bashar al-Assad's regime falls

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds of Syrian refugees gathered at two border crossings in southern Turkey on Monday, eagerly anticipating their return home following the fall of Bashar Assad’s government. Thank God, the war is over.” Assad’s fall has sparked widespread joy among Turkey’s 3 million Syrian refugees, with many taking to the streets of Istanbul and other cities to celebrate. “As Syria gains …

Syria's endless struggle: Can refugees ever go home?
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2 weeks ago

Syria's endless struggle: Can refugees ever go home?

India Today  

The civil war has left Syria devastated. By 2025, the UN predicts that 7.2 million people will be forced to flee their homes but remain inside Syria. Another 6.2 million Syrians are expected to live as refugees in nearby countries like Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and T¼rkiye. DISPLACEMENT HOTSPOTS From Aleppo’s shattered streets to Deir Ezzor’s arid plains, the human …

Jordan says 'all options' open as Israel-Hamas war intensifies
1 year, 1 month ago

Jordan says 'all options' open as Israel-Hamas war intensifies

Hindustan Times  

Jordan said on Monday it was leaving "all options" open in its response to what it called Israel's failure to discriminate between military and civilian targets in its intensifying bombardment and invasion of the Gaza Strip. Jordan also announced last week that Israel's ambassador, who left Amman shortly after Hamas' attack, would not be allowed to come back to resume …

A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there
1 year, 1 month ago

A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, fueled by growing instability, violence and a lack of progress toward a political solution to its 12-year conflict, the United Nations special envoy for the country said Monday. Pedersen pointed to airstrikes attributed to Israel hitting Syria’s airports in Aleppo and Damascus several times, and retaliation by the United States …

WORLD AFFAIRS | Syrian Refugees fear being forced back
1 year, 5 months ago

WORLD AFFAIRS | Syrian Refugees fear being forced back

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 20, 2023 14:37 IST - 6 MINS READ As Jordan hosted regional talks this spring aimed at ending Syria’s isolation after more than a decade of civil war, Syrian refugee Suzanne Dabdoob felt a deep pressure in her brain and in her ears, she said, a fear she had not felt since arriving to Jordan 10 years …

They fled Syria’s shattering civil war. Now, Syrian refugees in Jordan fear being forced to return
1 year, 5 months ago

They fled Syria’s shattering civil war. Now, Syrian refugees in Jordan fear being forced to return

Associated Press  

AMMAN, Jordan — As Jordan hosted regional talks this spring aimed at ending Syria’s isolation after more than a decade of civil war, Syrian refugee Suzanne Dabdoob felt a deep pressure in her brain and in her ears, she said, a fear she hadn’t felt since arriving to Jordan 10 years ago. Ahead of the meeting, Syrian President Bashar Assad …

They fled Syria’s shattering civil war. Now, Syrian refugees in Jordan fear being forced to return
1 year, 5 months ago

They fled Syria’s shattering civil war. Now, Syrian refugees in Jordan fear being forced to return

LA Times  

As Jordan hosted regional talks this spring aimed at ending Syria’s isolation after more than a decade of civil war, Syrian refugee Suzanne Dabdoob felt a deep pressure in her brain and in her ears, she said, a fear she hadn’t felt since arriving to Jordan 10 years ago. Ahead of the meeting, Syrian President Bashar Assad agreed that 1,000 …

UN agency slashes cash aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan, raising the alarm on its funding crunch
1 year, 5 months ago

UN agency slashes cash aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan, raising the alarm on its funding crunch

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The United Nations food agency said Tuesday it will reduce monthly cash aid for 120,000 Syrian refugees living in two camps in Jordan because of what it described as an “unprecedented funding crisis.” Jordan is a country of 11 million people and hosts some 1.3 million refugees from Syria. The announcement by the World Food Program comes after …

As conditions for Syrians worsen, aid organizations struggle to catch the world’s attention again
1 year, 6 months ago

As conditions for Syrians worsen, aid organizations struggle to catch the world’s attention again

Associated Press  

BAR ELIAS, Lebanon — Six months after she got the call informing her that her U.N. assistance would be cut, Najwa al-Jassem is struggling to feed her four children and pay rent for their tent in a Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley. “We’re eating one meal a day.” Aid agencies will struggle to draw the world’s attention …

Arab states cannot whitewash Syria’s human rights record
1 year, 6 months ago

Arab states cannot whitewash Syria’s human rights record

Al Jazeera  

“I fled the conflict in Syria to seek refuge in Lebanon… Now Lebanon deported me back to Syria where the same government I fled from continues to rule with an iron fist. His despair echoes the sentiments of Syrian refugees across the world as they watch Arab states welcome back Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to the Arab League. After a …

Jordan FM: Regional talks with Syria step toward solution
1 year, 7 months ago

Jordan FM: Regional talks with Syria step toward solution

Associated Press  

AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s top diplomat said on Monday that regional talks with Syria are a step in the right direction to end a decade of the war-torn country’s political isolation and bring Damascus back into the Arab fold. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi’s remarks came as Jordan hosted a meeting of envoys from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Egypt and Syria. …

UN Palestinian refugee chief warns over lack of donors
1 year, 8 months ago

UN Palestinian refugee chief warns over lack of donors

Associated Press  

AMMAN, Jordan — The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees warned on Thursday that it faced growing challenges in running its operations as donors were set to contribute less money this year. Lazzarini said the massive earthquake that devastated the region in early February, as well as an economic meltdown in Lebanon, have added to the plight of many Palestinian refugees. …

Analysis: Syria rebuilding hopes dim as war enters year 13
1 year, 9 months ago

Analysis: Syria rebuilding hopes dim as war enters year 13

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The recent deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria which caused billions of dollars in damage has boosted the prospects of Syria’s once widely shunned president return to the Arab fold, but appears unlikely to jump-start large-scale reconstruction in the war-ravaged country. As Syria’s conflict enters its 13th year Wednesday, President Bashar Assad’s government still refuses to make concessions …

Jordanian FM visits Syria, promises more earthquake aid
1 year, 10 months ago

Jordanian FM visits Syria, promises more earthquake aid

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Jordan’s foreign minister Tuesday met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus, vowing to continue delivering earthquake aid and work to find a political solution to Syria’s 12-year conflict, Syrian state media reported. “A solution that preserves Syria’s unity and sovereignty.” According to a statement from Assad’s office, the Syrian president thanked Jordan for its support, and told …

Jordan’s foreign minister visits Syria in first trip since war
1 year, 10 months ago

Jordan’s foreign minister visits Syria in first trip since war

Al Jazeera  

Safadi’s visit comes as Syria’s Assad received calls and offers of assistance from leaders in Arab nations. Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has arrived in Damascus on the first such visit since the Syrian conflict started. Safadi’s visit comes as Syria’s politically isolated president, Bashar al-Assad, received calls and offers of assistance from leaders in Arab nations, including the UAE, …

Turkey offers to help Lebanon with crisis with Gulf nations
3 years, 1 month ago

Turkey offers to help Lebanon with crisis with Gulf nations

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Turkey’s foreign minister said Tuesday his country is ready to offer whatever support it can to help mend relations between Lebanon and Gulf Arab nations, embroiled in an unprecedented diplomatic rift. The spat with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states unraveled late last month and has threatened to destabilize the new Lebanese government and escalate the country’s …

Abuses of returning Syrian refugees ‘still running’: HRW
3 years, 2 months ago

Abuses of returning Syrian refugees ‘still running’: HRW

Al Jazeera  

Rights group calls for a halt of all returns of Syrians and urges countries hosting refugees to take this position. Beirut, Lebanon – Continuing Syrian government human rights abuses mean refugees should not be returned, Human Rights Watch says, urging host nations to immediately halt all refugee returns. The multiple agencies that prey on Syrians are still running.” “The government …

Jordan’s king vows to support Lebanon in meeting with PM
3 years, 2 months ago

Jordan’s king vows to support Lebanon in meeting with PM

Associated Press  

AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s King Abdullah II received Lebanon’s prime minister in Amman Sunday, saying his country will stand by the small nation and its people during its worst-ever economic crisis. Lebanon suffers electricity cuts for up to 22 hours a day and on Saturday the country’s two main power plants were forced to shut down after running out of …

Syria’s Assad calls Jordan’s king amid thaw in relations
3 years, 2 months ago

Syria’s Assad calls Jordan’s king amid thaw in relations

Associated Press  

AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s King Abdullah II received a call on Sunday from Syrian President Bashar Assad, the first conversation between the two leaders after a decade of strain over Syria’s civil war. The Jordanian royal court said the leaders discussed relations between the “brotherly countries and ways to enhance cooperation between them.” Abdullah affirmed his country’s support for “efforts …

Syria's Assad calls Jordan's king amid thaw in relations
3 years, 2 months ago

Syria's Assad calls Jordan's king amid thaw in relations

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jordan’s King Abdullah II received a call on Sunday from …

Assad blames West for hindering return of refugees to Syria
4 years, 1 month ago

Assad blames West for hindering return of refugees to Syria

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — The Syrian government is working to secure the return of millions of refugees who fled war in their country, but Western sanctions are hindering the work of state institutions, complicating those plans, President Bashar Assad said Wednesday. Lebanon’s outgoing Foreign Minister Charbel Wehbi addressed the gathering by videoconference and used the opportunity to call on the international …

Jordan’s elections explained in 500 words
4 years, 1 month ago

Jordan’s elections explained in 500 words

Al Jazeera  

Elections were first held in 1989 but Parliament’s power remains limited with King Abdullah II choosing the prime minister and 65-member senate. Strategic player Since Jordan lost the West Bank and East Jerusalem to Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, it has been left with stewardship only over East Jerusalem’s Muslim holy sites. Security issues Since declaring independence from Britain …

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