Jordan - Increase in arrivals overnight despite blockages on border (1,598 refugees crossing). In the past month, 25,000 Syrians have crossed into Jordan.

Jordan - 2400 new arrivals crossed into Jordan in last 24 hours. Over 8,100 in the past 7 days making this the highest weekly arrival figure since March '11

JEN has distributed winter clothing to 5,500 families in Za'atri thanks to UNIQLO donation. Emergency clothing also sent to border for new arrived refugees

UNHCR Jordan has launched an accelerated registration programme in Amman with teams working double shifts to clear the backlog of 50,000 appts. by February

"We can respond, but we need the resources to do it" Andrew Harper, UNHCR Rep. and HC a.i. urging donors to support the response. 40,000 X'ing since 1 Jan 2013

The Saudi National Campaign for the Support of Syrian Brothers generously donates 2,500 prefabricated shelter to Syrians residing in Za'atri Camp.

Government of Jordan authorises opening of additional camp in Al-Azraq.

US President Barack Obama pledges additional $200m to Syrian refugee situation in Jordan

UNHCR Jordan held an internal strategy meeting on Monday, March 19, as operation enters a new phase in response to Syrian unrest. The meeting presented an opportunity for broad-based discussion on the transition between an Iraqi-led operation to management of two distinct operations. An overarching theme was leveraging BO Amman\'s expertise in delivering assistance and protection in an urban context to Syrian persons of concern.

The Ramtha Transit Facility is increasingly under pressure as the number of individuals and families crossing the border illegally continues to rise. Figures for Ramtha have now exceeded 1,000 individuals with temporary shelters erected on-site. UNHCR is working closely with the Government of Jordan to identify the best manner in which to ensure protection and delivery of assistance in a timely and effective manner.