Live Update arrow right icon From the Liveblog of Sunday, November 1, 2015

EU gives €28 million to Syria refugees in Jordan

1 November 2015, 4:34 pm
Edit
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on Google

The European Union says it is allocating an extra €28 million to Jordan to help it meet the urgent needs of Syrian refugees as winter sets in.

EU humanitarian affairs commissioner Christos Stylianides makes the announcement during a visit to the Zaatari camp in northern Jordan that is home to 80,000 refugees from across the border in Syria.

“Today I’m announcing the allocation of €28 millions ($30.8 million) specifically for Jordan. This money will assist the urgent needs of Syrian refugees and their host communities,” Stylianides tells reporters.

Syrian refugees walks past a makeshift market in the Zaatari refugee camp, on April 15, 2014. (AFP/Khalil Mazraawi)
Syrian refugees walks past a makeshift market in the Zaatari refugee camp, on April 15, 2014. (AFP/Khalil Mazraawi)

The latest aid raises the overall EU humanitarian assistance to €198 million since Syria’s conflict broke out in 2011.

— AFP

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.