The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Jordan has reported that 1,352 Syrian refugees have returned to their homeland in the first three months of this year.
According to the UNHCR, the cumulative number of returnees since 2016 has now reached 70,550.
The agency also noted that there are currently 638,760 Syrian refugees registered in Jordan. Of these, 2,000 have been resettled in a third country this year alone.
Resettlement enables refugees to move to another country that agrees to accept them, offering international protection and permanent residency.
This process is seen as a critical method of sharing responsibility and demonstrating solidarity with host governments like Jordan.
The UNHCR emphasizes that it prioritizes refugees of all nationalities for resettlement based on their protection needs.
Those typically selected for resettlement are often in extremely vulnerable situations, including individuals who require legal and physical protection, survivors of violence or torture, at-risk children and adolescents, and those with medical needs.
The agency also highlighted the limited opportunities for resettlement, which are dependent on the quotas set by resettlement countries.
Looking ahead, the eighth Brussels Conference, titled “Supporting the future of Syria and the region,” is scheduled for the end of this month.
Participants at the conference will focus on the necessity of a political solution in Syria, providing long-term guarantees for host countries, enhancing protection, and integrating the growing needs of refugees into Jordan’s national response plans.
