There are currently 5.4 million Syrian Refugees registered with UNHCR, most notably in the neighbouring countries of
Turkey (3.4 million), Lebanon (1.5 million) and Jordan (650,000)
Syrian refugees began to return in small numbers in 2017, and that process might accelerate in 2018 as these countries are facing growing security and socioeconomic tensions.
Jordan and Turkey have buffer zones on their border with Syria and will face fewer difficulties in enforcing this decision.
However, in the case of Lebanon, the Syrian regime fully controls the border and the challenge is to overcome the Lebanese differences over engaging Damascus.
The potential return of Syrian refugees could take precedence over the stalled Syrian peace talks and have a significant impact on reconstruction efforts and local governance.
Syrian refugees began to return in small numbers in 2017, and that process might accelerate in 2018 as these countries are facing growing security and socioeconomic tensions.
Jordan and Turkey have buffer zones on their border with Syria and will face fewer difficulties in enforcing this decision.
However, in the case of Lebanon, the Syrian regime fully controls the border and the challenge is to overcome the Lebanese differences over engaging Damascus.
The potential return of Syrian refugees could take precedence over the stalled Syrian peace talks and have a significant impact on reconstruction efforts and local governance.
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