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High Commissioner: Faster Syrian refugee returns in summer
The spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Yousuf Taha, confirmed that approximately 32,000 Syrian refugees have voluntarily returned from Jordan to Syria since the beginning of this year. The UN agency anticipates that around 75,000 refugees will return during 2026, though these projections have been slightly revised downward. With improving weather conditions and the end of the school year, the number of returnees has increased, with over 6,900 refugees returning in June alone, and this pace is expected to continue rising. Surveys indicate that about 20% of refugees wish to return, and the majority are doing so due to the availability of suitable conditions and improved circumstances in Syria, although a shortage of housing remains a significant obstacle. Data show that more than two-thirds of refugees live below the poverty line, and over 93% are burdened with accumulated debts, reflecting their challenging economic situation amid reduced funding for humanitarian programs.
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