The issue of refugees lies at the heart of the Syrian crisis and was among the main topics discussed by Arab foreign ministers at the preparatory meeting for the Arab summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Syrian refugees’ return to their home country is still subject to the existence of suitable conditions, including guarantees of non-prosecution and arrest, in addition to economic factors and reconstruction.
Syria's neighbouring countries —Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Egypt — have hosted more than 5.6 million Syrian refugees, in addition to large numbers in other countries. Currently, Syrians constitute the largest number of refugees in the world.
Resettlement is a solution that is available only in very special circumstances and for a very small number of refugees. Countries are not obliged to accept refugees for resettlement.
