CNN International reporter and anchor Hala Gorani came across a 4 year old boy named Marwan, crossing the Jordanian desert alone after being separated from his parents while fleeing the country. The image has gone viral.



United Nations staff recovered him lost and alone, with his possessions in a small plastic bag. Thankfully, this incident has a happy ending.

Marwan was reunited with his family by UN staff, though Marwan and his family faces at best an uncertain future in a dangerous region.

According to the UNHCR, approximately 2,488,533 persons have fled the nation and relocated within the region. Roughly 2,440,514 are registered refugees, while 48,019 await registration status.