Since the GoJ generously announced in April 2016 a grace period for Syrian nationals to register for free work permits, 8519 work permits were issued. This raises to total amount of work permits given to Syrians 11,500.

WFP Eternal SitRep June 2016: Following the start of the Holy month of Ramadan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia donated dates (306 mt) were distributed to all residents of Za’atri camp, Azraq camp and Cyber City.

[Inter-Agency Financial Tracking: Refugee Component] By end June 2016, 339 million USD (45% of the total requested funds) have been received.

WFP’s Executive Director, Ertharin Cousin, visited Amman. The purpose of the visit was to show her solidarity and condolence to the Jordanian Government following the terrorist attack on 21 June.

Minister of Labour confirms the extension of the grace period for work permits for Syrian refugees; the permits are to be issued free of charge until the end of this year

UNHCR Jordan held an internal strategy meeting on Monday, March 19, as operation enters a new phase in response to Syrian unrest. The meeting presented an opportunity for broad-based discussion on the transition between an Iraqi-led operation to management of two distinct operations. An overarching theme was leveraging BO Amman\'s expertise in delivering assistance and protection in an urban context to Syrian persons of concern.

The Ramtha Transit Facility is increasingly under pressure as the number of individuals and families crossing the border illegally continues to rise. Figures for Ramtha have now exceeded 1,000 individuals with temporary shelters erected on-site. UNHCR is working closely with the Government of Jordan to identify the best manner in which to ensure protection and delivery of assistance in a timely and effective manner.

Jordan - WFP have begun the distribution of food packages to vulnerable Syrians through implementing partners JHCO and the Jordanian Red Crescent.

Jordan - Preparation work on Za'atri site in Mafraq is underway as part of contingency planning by UNHCR and JHCO. UNICEF is also working on the WASH infrastructure.

Jordan - Low numbers crossing during weekend, 636 refugees. Reports that several informal border crossing points have been blocked by unrest.