Syrian response in Iraq: highlights
A total of 106,827 Syrian refugees are now registered in Iraq of which 99,138 are in the KR
Around 928 new Syrians arrive daily with 12,997 recorded in the KR during the reporting period
The security situation in Hasaka Governorate is generating a steady increase in daily new arrivals and UNHCR is monitoring the situation to address increasing registration needs
Domiz camp is critically overcrowded with thousands of families having to share tents and is generating tension and conflict among the persons of concern
Two new refugee camp locations are under discussion in Erbil and in Sulaymaniyah and under technical assessment between the KRG, UNHCR and partners
The distribution of in-kind donations received during the Kurdsat TV/UNHCR campaign started on 5 March in Erbil and distribution will soon follow in Dohuk and Sulaymaniyah for urban refugees
The Al Qa’im border remains closed for Syrians seeking asylum in Iraq while UNHCR, other agencies and partners continue to advocate for it to be opened
Camp 3 in Al Qa’im is ready to receive 4,500 new refugees
The Al Rabhia border was closed despite intense fighting on the Syrian side
The MoE launched school feeding programmes in the two open schools in Domiz camp