Due to the continuing conflicts and violence for refugees and asylum suppliers in Arab countries, there are 16 million people. About this “Anadolo” on the eve of World Refugee Day – June 20 was reported by the official representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the Middle East Iman Trabelsi.
According to her, Syria heads the list of countries from where in other countries, fleeing the wars and violence, the largest number of citizens fled.
“The number of Syrian refugees in neighboring Arab countries: Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon, exceeds five million people. The situation of asylum petitions living in Arab countries, such as Jordances and Lebanon, is very difficult, since these countries also go through complex economic The process, ”she said.
Trabelsi says that the position of the Syrians in the territory of the Arab Republic itself is also left to be desired.
“Currently, 15 million out of 22 million people living in Syria to varying degrees in need of humanitarian assistance and are fighting for existence. 12 million Syrians are experiencing serious problems with ensuring food,” said the representative of the ICC.
She attracted attention to the fact that in the Arab geography there are also many internally displaced persons who left their homes due to continuing conflicts and poverty. “The number of displaced persons in Syria is 6 million, in Yemen – about 5 million people. Although internally displaced faces have not left their countries, they also live in extremely difficult conditions. They have to fight for their lives. The displaced persons are often unable to get Access to drinking water and main services, ”added a representative of the organization.