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Rukban Refugee Camp Closes Amid Criticism and Hardship

6/7/2025

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The Rukban refugee camp, once home to 100,000 people, has been shut down by Syrian authorities amid ongoing criticism of its harsh conditions. Established in 2011, the camp's population dwindled due to border closures and inadequate living standards. Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa described the closure as a necessary end to a painful era of displacement.

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Story summary

The Rukban refugee camp, once home to 100,000 people, has been shut down by Syrian authorities amid ongoing criticism of its harsh conditions. Established in 2011, the camp's population dwindled due to border closures and inadequate living standards. Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa described the closure as a necessary end to a painful era of displacement.