Social Affairs Minister, Rashid Derbas, highlighted the gravity of the Syrian refugees' dossier, stressing the sheer need for a unified national stance in addressing this predicament.
Minister Derbas's words on Thursday came during a symposium organized by "Issam Fares Center for Lebanese Affairs" on Syrian refugees, saying such a file is equivalent to Lebanon's existence and independence.
"This jam should be considered from the perspective of achieving the nation's supreme interests and the state's preservation... rather than a chip in a political battle," said Derbas.
Derbas also gave a presentation on available numbers and data on the distribution of refugees in most Lebanese areas. The Minister indicated that refugees constitute nowadays one-third of Lebanon's population, with 45% of them coming from areas far from the borders with Lebanon, citing the example of Raqqa, Qamishli, Daraa and others.
He also disclosed the presence of around 1400 arbitrary camps.
Minister Derbas's words on Thursday came during a symposium organized by "Issam Fares Center for Lebanese Affairs" on Syrian refugees, saying such a file is equivalent to Lebanon's existence and independence.
"This jam should be considered from the perspective of achieving the nation's supreme interests and the state's preservation... rather than a chip in a political battle," said Derbas.
Derbas also gave a presentation on available numbers and data on the distribution of refugees in most Lebanese areas. The Minister indicated that refugees constitute nowadays one-third of Lebanon's population, with 45% of them coming from areas far from the borders with Lebanon, citing the example of Raqqa, Qamishli, Daraa and others.
He also disclosed the presence of around 1400 arbitrary camps.
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