Mission Report, Jordan, April 2016

The intensification of the armed conflict in Syria has resulted in an increase in people fleeing Syria to Jordan through the north-east border crossings of Rukban and Hadalat. As of April 11^th, sources estimate a total population of 54,800 individuals at the eastern border of Jordan, with 48,000 individuals at Rukban and 6,800 individuals at Hadalat1. International agencies are currently responding to humanitarian needs at these two locations, including provision of water and sanitation, food distribution and medical assistance. Despite the efforts to provide life-saving service to the asylum seeker population, disruptions have been cited during distributions and the security context has become increasing challenging, particularly in Rukban. This in addition to harsh weather conditions in recent weeks, have also hindered assistance provision by international organisations, causing disruption of services, such as water provision.