Jordanian border conditions worsen: Syrian refugees begin returning to Daesh-controlled areas

Khaberni reports that some Syrian refugees staying at al-Ruqban, the refugee camp at the Jordanian border, have left to travel back to Daesh-controlled areas.

A source from the Syrian “SMART” agency told Khaberni that more that 70 families have left, citing “poor treatment” at the refugee camp.

Refugees also confirmed that water has risen to $3 USD a barrel at al-Ruqban, which is unsustainable on their limited budgets. Electricity is scarce in the camp. Important medications, especially diabetes and heart condition medicines, are difficult to obtain and in short supply.

Refugees explained further to Khaberni’s source that they felt mistreated by both the New Syrian Army and humanitarian organizations within the camp. They felt as if their concerns were being dismissed instead of addressed.

Khaberni describes the situation in al-Ruqban as “catastrophic conditions.”

Some refugees at al-Ruqban had traveled as far as Raqqa, the Daesh stronghold in northern Syrian, over 340 miles away. They are beginning their return journey, hoping to find better structure and access to basic living supplies under the Daesh regime.