To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their analysis of the plight of the displaced people at Rakban, on the frontiers of Syria, Iraq and Jordan; what is their best estimate of the population there; and whether they intend to convene a meeting of all concerned parties to make possible access for urgent supplies and to assess longer-term needs.
Answered on
3 January 2018
The UK remains deeply concerned about the extremely difficult situation facing the population of approximately 50,000 at Rukban.
The UK government regularly engages with UN agencies, other members of the international community and with the Government of Jordan on the situation at Rukban.
We welcome news that an agreement in principle has been reached with the Government of Jordan to provide further essential aid to the people at Rukban. However, we will continue to press for a better understanding of the specific needs of the population at Rukban and for full humanitarian access that will enable regular aid deliveries to take place in line with International Humanitarian Law.