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Iraq Syria Situation Bi-weekly update No. 46, 26 June - 9 July 2013 [EN/AR]

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Syrian response in Iraq: highlights

  • The border crossing of Peshkapor in the KR remains closed (since May 19th), with the exception of a few humanitarian and family reunification cases (approximately 150-200 individuals per day).

  • Spontaneous returns to Syria stands at 12,807 individuals returning through Darabun crossing point

  • The SRSG for Children in Armed Conflict, Leila Zerrougui, visited Iraq and Domiz Camp

  • All refugees in Al Qa’im Camps 1 & 2 were transferred to Al Obaidy (Camp 3) on June 27, 2013.

  • A UNHCR mission to Al Qa’im took place on June 27. Participants in the mission were the Regional Refugee Coordinator, Deputy Representative and other senior UNHCR staff.