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Introduction
The plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing in Jada’a 1 center demands urgent attention and continuous support. The food security and livelihood challenges faced by residents of Jada’a 1 center are particularly alarming, highlighting the critical need for sustained food assistance and advocacy efforts to address their needs and ensure their well-being. Moreover, with the potential for an increase in returnees from Al-Hol camp, northeast Syria, it becomes even more imperative to bolster existing support mechanisms and infrastructure to accommodate the growing needs of the center residents.
Background
The repatriation of individuals from Al Hol camp in Syria to Iraq represents a pivotal moment in addressing the aftermath of the Islamic State's presence in the region. Initially established as a temporary refuge for civilians displaced by conflict, Al Hol camp experienced a shift in its demographics with the arrival of individuals from ISIL-affected areas, leading to heightened security apprehensions and deteriorating living conditions. Concerns raised by the UN underscored the pressing need for repatriation initiatives, particularly to mitigate the risk of statelessness among vulnerable groups, such as women and children.
As per the OCHA North-East Syria report of February 20241 , the current population of Al Hol camp is 43,473 individuals, of which 46.2 percent (approximately 20,000) are Iraqi nationals (5,100 households). The overall demographic breakdown shows that 61.5 percent of the population of Al Hol camp are children and 31.6 percent are women.