Daraa Border Crossing

The Daraa Border Crossing (Arabic: مركز درعا الحدودي) is an international border crossing between Syria and Jordan. It is located between the cities of Daraa in Syria and Ar Ramtha in Jordan. It is situated along the Damascus-Amman section of the Hejaz Railway.[1]

Daraa Border Crossing
Coordinates32°36′11″N 36°04′56″E
CarriesCommercial Goods, Vehicles, Train
CrossesBorder between Jordan and Syria
LocaleJordan Ar Ramtha, Jordan
Syria Daraa, Syria
Official nameDaraa Border Crossing
مركز درعا الحدودي
Location

During the Syrian Civil War, rebel forces took control of the crossing in September 2013.[2]

On 10 July 2018, the Syrian army recaptured the old Daraa Border Crossing.[3]

References
  1. "Transport in Syria". Lonely Planet. Archived from the original on 16 December 2008. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  2. Roggio, Bill (29 September 2013). "Al Nusrah Front, Free Syrian Army seize border crossing to Jordan". The Long War Journal. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  3. "Breaking: Battle for Daraa city is nearly finished as rebels lose more ground". 10 July 2018. Archived from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2018 – via Al Masdar News.

32°36′11″N 36°4′56″E

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