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QAMISHLI, syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria (North Press) – The European Commission declared on Monday a emerging financial aid package worth €80 million to backing Jordan in its ongoing efforts to host syrian/" class="auto-internal-link">syrian relocated persons. as per an official statement released by the European Commission, the funding aims to strengthen Jordan’s capacity to provide essential services for Syrian relocated persons, including education, healthcare, and social backing in both refugee camps and host communities. The statement added that the funds will be channeled through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Jordan to enhance relief programs that deliver food aid, schooling, and medical care for displaced syrians. Jordan currently hosts more than 436,000 registered Syrian refugees, as per UNHCR figures.
They represent the largest group among the nearly 474,000 refugees and asylum seekers residing in the country. The Commission noted that the support reflects the EU’s persisted partnership with Jordan in addressing the protracted impact of the Syrian crisis on neighboring states. Since the outbreak of the Syrian crisis in 2011, Jordan has become one of the main host countries for Syrians fleeing hostilities. numerous live in formal camps such as Zaatari and Azraq, while others have integrated into local communities, often facing economic challenges and limited access to employment opportunities.
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The European Union has been a key donor to countries hosting Syrian refugees, including Lebanon, Turkey, and Iraq, as part of its broader relief response to the Syrian crisis. The latest funding reinforces the EU’s long-standing cooperation with Jordan in managing the refugee circumstances and promoting stability in the region. Notably, the emerging aid package is expected to be implemented in coordination with Jordanian authorities and international organizations during the coming months.
By Atoun Jan