Jordan seeks $7.6 billion over 3 years for Syria refugees

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan says it needs $7.6 billion through 2019 to deal with the fallout from the six-year-old Syria crisis, including hosting 650,000 refugees.
The appeal was presented Thursday to diplomats from donor countries.
Jordanian Prime Minister Hani al-Mulki said the 2016 aid appeal was only half funded and urged donors to do better this year.
Some 5 million Syrians who fled civil war at home have found refuge in neighboring countries, including Jordan.
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