A UNHCR report says that more people are refugees or internally displaced than at any time since 1994, with the crisis in Syria having emerged as a major factor.

BASRAH, Iraq, June 18 (UNHCR) – Fifty-five year-old Zeinab and her daughters Maha, Suad and Zahra* sit on the floor of the small run-down house they rent in central Basrah. The women smile but their eyes convey sadness and anxiety.

Overview

Since January 2013, Jordan has witnessed a dramatic increase in the numbers of Syrian refugees crossing its border. Some 200,000 have crossed this year alone. As of June 2013, there are around 500,000 Syrians registered or awaiting registration with UNHCR in Jordan.

Refugees are transported from the border to Zaatari refugee camp by Jordanian Armed Forces and IOM on a 24/7 basis. In Zaatari they are registered and assisted by the Government of Jordan (GoJ), UN agencies and NGOs.

Week 24 (10-Jun-13 to 16-Jun-13)

Weekly registration 10-Jun-13 to 16-Jun-13

TOTAL NEW REGISTRATION: 0

Newly Registration Active: 0 Newly Registration Hold: 0 Newly Registered HH 0

Highlights

• On 16 June 2013, AFAD - the Disaster and Emergency Management Agency of Government of Turkey - announced that the total number of Syrians registered and accommodated in 20 camps in 10 provinces has increased to 201,091 including 450 Syrians receiving medical treatment in hospitals. AFAD reported that during weekend (14-16 June), 2,396 new arrival Syrians were registered and accommodated in the camps and 1,198 Syrians voluntarily returned to Syria.

❶ During the current week (10 - 16 June), 141 individuals have been registered; 92 are active. With the introduction of the new GoSS resolution, 49 individuals have been registered and not provided with ration cards in Yida.

❷ 63 out of 141 are newborns.

❸ 62.82% of new arrivals are minors and 37.18% are above 18 years.

❹ 51.77% are female,48.23% are male;

❺ Rejections: No individuals have been rejected this week.

❻ Transfers:

REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Since January 2013, there have been 200,000 new refugees every month, seeking refuge in neighbouring countries and North Africa. This number is expected to increase to 3.5 million refugees by the end of this year.

• More than $2 billion of extra funding is needed to protect and meet the basic needs of those who have fled Syria (including 100,000 Palestine refugees), those still expected to flee, and 1.8 million people from communities that are hosting refugees.