The Syrian conflict has impacted Jordan economically and politically.

Last week, an average of 1,500 Syrian refugees crossed into Jordan every day. There are now over 150,000 Syrian refugees in the country.

With the support of the international community - the UNHCR in particular - Jordan has recently stepped up its response and opened a refugee camp near the Syrian border.

Beyond its traditional action in places of detention, the ICRC in Jordan functions as a support to our Syria operation.

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July 26, 2012 by Simon Schorno

Stuff I read - Syrian Refugees Find Safety, With Restrictions, in Jordan

Since the beginning of the crisis in Syria, over 100,000 refugees have reportedly crossed into Jordan.

Photojournalist Tara Todras-Whitehill documented their daily life in Cyber City, a refugee camp set up by Jordan authorities in an industrial complex near the border city of Ramtha.

Do yourself a favor and check Ms. Todras-Whitehill beautiful photography in today's New York Times.