BEIRUT, Dec 27 (NNN-NNA) – Around 1,400 Syrian refugees returned to their homeland, from different areas in Lebanon on Thursday, local media reported.
The refugees returned under the supervision of Lebanon’s general security, in cooperation with Syria’ general security, according to Elnashra, an online independent newspaper.
More than one million Syrian refugees are registered with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, while the Lebanese government estimated the exact number of Syrians in the country at 1.5 million.
The flow of Syrian refugees to Lebanon, weighed heavily on the country’s economy, prompting Lebanese officials to urge the international community for support, in guaranteeing the return of refugees.
Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, noted last month that, around 390,000 Syrians had returned to their homeland from Lebanon.– NNN-NNA
