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.

A total of 13,000 pieces of clothing for children, along with 4,511 food packages of 27 kg each were distributed through-out the camp today donated by the UAE.

Jordan - Refugees and humanitarian community are working collectively to address affected parts of the Za'atri camp due to recent heavy rainfall.

CARE and local partner JNFW (Jordanian National Forum for Women) in support of UNHCR distribute relief items to Jordanian host communities and Syrian families.

Number of refugees in the Region reaches 1 million mark.

30,781 Syrian families who received financial assistance during 2013

16 Jan 2014: first meeting of Steering Committee to develop Vulnerability Assessment Framework for Syrian refugees, aiming to improve targeting of assistance.