United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Philip Grandi, from Lebanon where he is on a visit, called today for the “sustainable” return of Syrian refugees to their country after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December. According to Beirut, Lebanon is home to nearly two million Syrians (almost 800,000 are registered with the UN), the highest number of refugees per capita in the world. “My visit is part of a regional tour aimed at identifying the most effective ways to facilitate the return of Syrian refugees,” Grandi said after meeting with Lebanon’s new president, Joseph Aoun. Grandi hailed “a moment of hope for Lebanon and the region” after the fall of Assad, who was toppled by a coalition of rebels after 13 years of civil war. “Recent developments pave the way for a solution to this protracted humanitarian crisis.” “We hope these returns are sustainable, which presupposes enhanced security, increased […]
Source: News Beast
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