Report
The country they left behind, however, has been profoundly changed. Fourteen years of conflict have destroyed infrastructure, disrupted public services, weakened the economy, and left homes, neighbourhoods and entire communities in ruin.
This report looks at the barriers hindering return decisions by Syrian refugees living in Jordan, including how policies and the current context in Jordan affect the quality, safety and viability of the return journey. It provides a snapshot of the key barriers Syrian refugees in Jordan must navigate throughout the return journey. It begins with the complexity of making an informed decision to return, followed by challenges related to documentation needed to cross the border and remain legal in Syria.
It then examines the feasibility of reclaiming one's home, and the financial burden of the journey itself. The final section highlights specific refugee groups who face severe, and in some cases insurmountable, obstacles to return under current circumstances. The report concludes with recommendations, serving as a call to action on key issues in Jordan that continue to prevent refugees from pursuing safe and sustainable return.
