Monday, December 5, 2011

Amman: Buffer Zone on Syria's border out of the question

"... Describing the situation in the border area as "normal", Majali stressed that although displaced Syrians are trickling into the Kingdom by the dozens, the situation is nowhere near a "humanitarian crisis" requiring intervention. "We will continue to offer emergency medical support for Syrian civilians, but that is where our support ends." Although illegal trafficking remains an ongoing issue - with the most recent reported clashes between Syrian forces and alleged smugglers late Friday - Jordan and Syria remain "on the same page" in maintaining a secure border, the official said...."

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