Ihsanoglu Appeals For Urgent Relief For Syrian Refugees in Jordan

Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary General Of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) launched an appeal to the Member States and to their various non-governmental organizations active in the area of charity and relief, as well as to all civil society institutions, to urgently extend their assistance to the Syrian refugees in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in view of the prevailing severe climate conditions surrounding, particularly at the Al-Zaatari camp in the province of Al-Mafraq. Ihsanoglu expressed his deep sympathy and full support for the Syrian refugees in the face of their present ordeal made even more intolerable by the severe winter conditions and their repercussions on those sheltered in camps. Ihsanoglu also expressed his appreciation for the efforts put in by Jordan to offer secure and appropriate shelter to the refugees in accordance with the resources available to the country. The OIC Secretary General further asserted that the Islamic States and their humanitarian institutions, along with all international organizations bear an immediate responsibility to stand by the Syrian refugees affected by the floods and storms that have swept over their tents. On the other hand, a delegation from the OIC Humanitarian Department will soon be travelling to Jordan for the purpose of consultations with the Jordanian Government on the appropriate modalities to ensure the prompt channeling of humanitarian aid to the Syrian refugees.