Karim Jordan

Jordan, Refugees, and inequality: Disparities between the treatment of Syrian and Palestinian refugees.

by Kelly Vo
Jordan, Refugees, and inequality: Disparities between the treatment of Syrian and Palestinian refugees. Jul 11

I had the opportunity to travel to Jordan to conduct interviews with experts in the field of political science. One particular day stood out to me as we interviewed Professor Jalal Al Husseini, an expert on topics such as the Palestinian occupation and Jordanian identity.

Professor Al Husseini provided us with a comprehensive history of the Palestinian immigration to Jordan. He explained that Palestinians who arrived before 1955 are eligible for a passport and citizenship in Jordan. However, he also expressed Jordan's fear that it could become a second state for Palestinians, leading to them forgetting their homeland. This was a significant concern for Jordan as it could potentially destabilize the country's delicate balance.

 

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