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Jordan says to allow entry of only humanitarian cases of Syrian refugees

Xinhua, October 6, 2016 Adjust font size:

Jordanian Prime Minister Hani Mulki said on Wednesday that his country will not allow the entry of Syrian refugees except for humanitarian cases, state-run Petra news agency reported.

"Jordan cannot bear the burden of any additional Syrian refugees anymore," Mulki said at a meeting with German Development Minister Gerd Müller.

The influx of Syrian refugees, who represent about 20 percent of the population, has caused social and economic problems in the country, he said.

However, he added, humanitarian cases will be allowed in and that the country's northern borders are considered a closed military zone.

"The world needs to know that what Jordan tolerated is 10 folds more than what powerful countries with more resources did for refugees," he said.

Mulki voiced appreciation for Germany's decision to support Jordan with 273 million euros this year.

The German official stressed support for Jordan's efforts to help the Syrian refugees, calling for honoring pledges made to provide aid to Jordan. Endit