6 mar 2013
Syria's Palestinian refugees twice displaced
The Syrian tragedy has deepened the Palestinian refugees' suffering, especially that they have been exiled from their home, and then displaced from Syria to Jordan due to the Syrian crisis that has also affected the Palestinian refugee camps. The historical irony is that the Palestinian refugees have suffered the bitterness of asylum twice during half a century, facing very difficult humanitarian situation and Arab, Islamic and international betrayal.
The Jordanian authorities have prevented the entry of Palestinian refugees from Syria to the Jordanian cities which is allowed to the Syrian refugees, for fear that Jordan, which is already the host to hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees, becomes an alternative homeland, with Jordanian officials stressing the Jordanian inability to shelter the Palestinian refugees.
New UNRWA report confirmed that the majority of Sriya's Palestinian refugees in Jordan have integrated into the Jordanian society without UNRWA having to meet their basic humanitarian needs.
However, the number of Syria's Palestinian refugees in Jordan is not exactly known where some expectations and estimates said that about 3448 Palestinian refugees have fled to Jordan but others are talking about larger numbers, especially after targeting the Yarmouk refugee camp.
Concerning the contradicting figures, the director of the Jordanian Society for the Refugees, Ayman Adakks, stated that the Palestinian refugees in Jordan is concentrated in "Cyber City" housing where they are not allowed to leave it only with Jordanian guarantor for one or two days.
Adakks did not mention exact numbers of Palestinian refugees in Jordan, but he suggested that the official strict measures have limited the refugees' number in Jordan compared with Lebanon.
As Syria crisis intensifies, the Jordanian authorities started providing any Palestinian refugee with housing in Cyber City.
Head of the Quran and Sunnah Association, Zayed Hammad, stated that Cyber City housing is originally a residence for the Asian workers, but it was closed due to its inhuman conditions, where the association restored the housing to receive the Palestinian refugees.
Hammad pointed out to the difficulties in estimating the Palestinian refugees' number in Jordan due to the melting of a number of Palestinian refugees with their brothers Syrian refugees, adding that number of Syria's Palestinian refugees have entered to Zaatari camp without giving their Palestinian documents so as not to return them in light of the Syrian tragic situations.
Palestinian refugees complained against the PA neglect to their cause, where representatives of Syria's Palestinian refugees in Jordan accused PA parties of stealing the money and aid sent to them from Palestine.
Adakks pointed out that humanitarian organizations have provided aid convoys to refugees in known places, however, a number of Palestinian refugees in unknown accommodation suffer shortage of aid supplies.
Adakks confirmed that UNRWA "offers one dollar per day for each refugee in Cyber City ", and this is certainly not enough in light of their difficult psychological and humanitarian situation.
Hammad pointed out to the good services provided by relief organizations to refugees. However, he asked about the "reasons for discriminating between Syrian and Palestinian refugees.
Hammad called for "assisting the Palestinian and Syrian refugee properly until the end of the humanitarian crisis."
The Jordanian authorities have prevented the entry of Palestinian refugees from Syria to the Jordanian cities which is allowed to the Syrian refugees, for fear that Jordan, which is already the host to hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees, becomes an alternative homeland, with Jordanian officials stressing the Jordanian inability to shelter the Palestinian refugees.
New UNRWA report confirmed that the majority of Sriya's Palestinian refugees in Jordan have integrated into the Jordanian society without UNRWA having to meet their basic humanitarian needs.
However, the number of Syria's Palestinian refugees in Jordan is not exactly known where some expectations and estimates said that about 3448 Palestinian refugees have fled to Jordan but others are talking about larger numbers, especially after targeting the Yarmouk refugee camp.
Concerning the contradicting figures, the director of the Jordanian Society for the Refugees, Ayman Adakks, stated that the Palestinian refugees in Jordan is concentrated in "Cyber City" housing where they are not allowed to leave it only with Jordanian guarantor for one or two days.
Adakks did not mention exact numbers of Palestinian refugees in Jordan, but he suggested that the official strict measures have limited the refugees' number in Jordan compared with Lebanon.
As Syria crisis intensifies, the Jordanian authorities started providing any Palestinian refugee with housing in Cyber City.
Head of the Quran and Sunnah Association, Zayed Hammad, stated that Cyber City housing is originally a residence for the Asian workers, but it was closed due to its inhuman conditions, where the association restored the housing to receive the Palestinian refugees.
Hammad pointed out to the difficulties in estimating the Palestinian refugees' number in Jordan due to the melting of a number of Palestinian refugees with their brothers Syrian refugees, adding that number of Syria's Palestinian refugees have entered to Zaatari camp without giving their Palestinian documents so as not to return them in light of the Syrian tragic situations.
Palestinian refugees complained against the PA neglect to their cause, where representatives of Syria's Palestinian refugees in Jordan accused PA parties of stealing the money and aid sent to them from Palestine.
Adakks pointed out that humanitarian organizations have provided aid convoys to refugees in known places, however, a number of Palestinian refugees in unknown accommodation suffer shortage of aid supplies.
Adakks confirmed that UNRWA "offers one dollar per day for each refugee in Cyber City ", and this is certainly not enough in light of their difficult psychological and humanitarian situation.
Hammad pointed out to the good services provided by relief organizations to refugees. However, he asked about the "reasons for discriminating between Syrian and Palestinian refugees.
Hammad called for "assisting the Palestinian and Syrian refugee properly until the end of the humanitarian crisis."
Statistics: The Palestinian death toll in Syria stands at 1,036 till last month
New Palestinian statistics revealed that more than 1,036 Palestinian refugees have been killed in Syria until last February since the outbreak of armed violence between the free army and the regime forces. The action group for the Palestinians in Syria said that the Palestinians like their Syrian brothers and sisters have paid dearly in the ongoing events in Syria.
The new statistics, according to the action group, stated that half of these Palestinian victims, about 531 refugees, were killed in Damascus alone and the others in different parts of Syria.
The statistics also showed that more than 65 percent of the victims were killed within their camps and residential areas.
The new statistics, according to the action group, stated that half of these Palestinian victims, about 531 refugees, were killed in Damascus alone and the others in different parts of Syria.
The statistics also showed that more than 65 percent of the victims were killed within their camps and residential areas.
Baraka: We advocate the need to protect the civil peace in Lebanon
Hamas's representative in Lebanon Ali Baraka called for protecting the civil peace in Lebanon and its refugee camps and to adopt the rational way of speech at all levels. Baraka made his remarks in a press release following his meeting on Tuesday with Mufti of Sidon city Sheikh Salim Sussan and officials from Al-Ansar league.
The Hamas official stressed the need, in his statement, on the importance of activating the national dialog between the political and religious parties and forces in Lebanon to address the contentious issues in order to avoid plunging the country into chaos.
"My visit today to the reverend Mufti Sussan and the brothers in the Ansar league have come in the context of our keenness to stay in contact and consultation with them to discuss general issues in Lebanon and the region," the official stated.
"We agreed with them on the need to protect the Islamic arena in Lebanon from the attempts to drag it into a sectarian conflict serving only the Zionist enemy," he added.
In a related context, member of Hamas's political bureau Ra'fat Murra said his Movement initiated political and popular moves in Lebanon in order to safeguard the Palestinian-Lebanese relations, and the security and stability in the country.
Murra made his remarks in a press statement on Tuesday to Laji Net, the Palestinian refugees news network in Lebanon.
The Hamas official revealed that the political leaders of Hamas held a meeting a few days ago to study the political, media and popular scenes in the Lebanese arena and read its repercussions on the Lebanese-Palestinian relations, and on the stability of the refugee camps and the Palestinian communities.
He said that the leadership of Hamas developed a program to move politically and meet with all influential political, military, security and religious figures in Lebanon in order to advocate the civil peace in their country and spare the Palestinians any attempt to drag them into internal conflicts.
The Hamas official stressed the need, in his statement, on the importance of activating the national dialog between the political and religious parties and forces in Lebanon to address the contentious issues in order to avoid plunging the country into chaos.
"My visit today to the reverend Mufti Sussan and the brothers in the Ansar league have come in the context of our keenness to stay in contact and consultation with them to discuss general issues in Lebanon and the region," the official stated.
"We agreed with them on the need to protect the Islamic arena in Lebanon from the attempts to drag it into a sectarian conflict serving only the Zionist enemy," he added.
In a related context, member of Hamas's political bureau Ra'fat Murra said his Movement initiated political and popular moves in Lebanon in order to safeguard the Palestinian-Lebanese relations, and the security and stability in the country.
Murra made his remarks in a press statement on Tuesday to Laji Net, the Palestinian refugees news network in Lebanon.
The Hamas official revealed that the political leaders of Hamas held a meeting a few days ago to study the political, media and popular scenes in the Lebanese arena and read its repercussions on the Lebanese-Palestinian relations, and on the stability of the refugee camps and the Palestinian communities.
He said that the leadership of Hamas developed a program to move politically and meet with all influential political, military, security and religious figures in Lebanon in order to advocate the civil peace in their country and spare the Palestinians any attempt to drag them into internal conflicts.
Eight Palestinians including disabled, woman killed in Syria
Eight Palestinian refugees were killed in Syria on Tuesday in the ongoing armed strife that did not spare camps for Palestinian refugees. Refugee sources said that five were killed in Sabbina refugee camp in rural Damascus including a woman and a disabled man due to shelling on the camp.
A young man was killed in Yarmouk refugee camp’s main street after a number of shells blasted in it, the sources said.
They added that the bodies of two Palestinians were found in Palestine street in the same camp and were buried after long hours without being identified.
A young man was killed in Yarmouk refugee camp’s main street after a number of shells blasted in it, the sources said.
They added that the bodies of two Palestinians were found in Palestine street in the same camp and were buried after long hours without being identified.
Several Palestinians Killed in Syria
Media sources reported that several Palestinian refugees have been killed during clashes that took place in Palestinian refugee camps in Syria.
The sources said that a Palestinian youth, identified as Moneer Al-Khatib, was killed on Monday evening during clashes that took place between members of the Syrian Army and the “Free Army” in the Al-Yarmouk refugee camp, south of Damascus.
Also, an elderly woman identified as A’esah Abu Ash-Shukr, was killed in the outskirts of the camp as she was trying to escape the shelling and clashes; several refugees have been injured.
Furthermore, a Palestinian youth, identified as Amjad Abu Hamed, was killed after several shells were fired into the Rabee’a area in the camp.
The Yarmuk News reported that several refugees have been killed in the Sbeina refugee camp after it was heavily bombarded earlier in the day.
Some of the slain refugees have been identified as Maher Qarqash, Jihad Omar As-Sa’dy, Ahmad Hussein Hamed, and Ahmad Ibrahim Issa.
Also, Mahmoud Qassem was killed after a number of shells were fired at the Yarmouk Street, in Damascus, several refugees have been injured.
Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed and thousands have been injured in the ongoing clashes in Syria.
The sources said that a Palestinian youth, identified as Moneer Al-Khatib, was killed on Monday evening during clashes that took place between members of the Syrian Army and the “Free Army” in the Al-Yarmouk refugee camp, south of Damascus.
Also, an elderly woman identified as A’esah Abu Ash-Shukr, was killed in the outskirts of the camp as she was trying to escape the shelling and clashes; several refugees have been injured.
Furthermore, a Palestinian youth, identified as Amjad Abu Hamed, was killed after several shells were fired into the Rabee’a area in the camp.
The Yarmuk News reported that several refugees have been killed in the Sbeina refugee camp after it was heavily bombarded earlier in the day.
Some of the slain refugees have been identified as Maher Qarqash, Jihad Omar As-Sa’dy, Ahmad Hussein Hamed, and Ahmad Ibrahim Issa.
Also, Mahmoud Qassem was killed after a number of shells were fired at the Yarmouk Street, in Damascus, several refugees have been injured.
Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed and thousands have been injured in the ongoing clashes in Syria.
5 mar 2013
Three Palestinian refugees killed in Syria
Three Palestinian refugees were killed in Syria on Monday in the ongoing armed conflict in that Arab country, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday. Al-Quds daily said that Munir Al-Khatib was killed when multiple gunshots hit him during clashes between the regular and free Syrian armies in Yarmouk refugee camp.
It said that an old woman, Aisha Abul Shukur, was also killed in similar clashes at the outskirts of the same refugee camp while she was trying to leave it.
The paper quoted special sources as saying that the camp came under shelling and witnessed violent clashes that led to the injury of a number of its inhabitants.
The paper said that a third Palestinian, Amjad Abu Hamed, was killed in Raml refugee camp in Latakia when it came under shelling last night.
It said that an old woman, Aisha Abul Shukur, was also killed in similar clashes at the outskirts of the same refugee camp while she was trying to leave it.
The paper quoted special sources as saying that the camp came under shelling and witnessed violent clashes that led to the injury of a number of its inhabitants.
The paper said that a third Palestinian, Amjad Abu Hamed, was killed in Raml refugee camp in Latakia when it came under shelling last night.
UNRWA Cancels Gaza Marathon after Hamas Refuses Allowing Women to Participate
the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced in a press statement that it has had to cancel the third UNRWA marathon which was to be held on 10 April. This decision follows discussions with the authorities in Gaza who have insisted that no women should participate.
UNRWA added that the registered participants who still wish to come to Gaza are welcome and that the UNRWA is working on a programme of other events, which will be forwarded to those interested as soon as possible.
"UNRWA sincerely regrets the inconvenience this causes those who planned to participate in the marathon," UNRWA concluded.
UNRWA added that the registered participants who still wish to come to Gaza are welcome and that the UNRWA is working on a programme of other events, which will be forwarded to those interested as soon as possible.
"UNRWA sincerely regrets the inconvenience this causes those who planned to participate in the marathon," UNRWA concluded.
UNRWA Deplores Brutal Killing of Two Palestine Refugees in Yarmouk
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Condemns the killing of two Palestinian men who were hanged in public on Palestine Street in Yarmouk, a suburb in the south of Damascus city on Saturday 3rd March.
Prior to the Syria conflict, Yarmouk and its neighbouring areas were home to over 150,000 Palestine refugees living alongside approximately one million Syrians. In December 2012, intense fighting triggered large scale displacement of Palestinians and Syrians living in Yarmouk. Since then, armed opposition groups have maintained a presence in residential areas, with government forces positioned at the northern entrance of Yarmouk.
UNRWA is shocked and distressed by these killings and the manner in which they were carried out. International humanitarian law applies to all parties to the conflict in Syria and extra-judicial killings are in violation of that law. UNRWA particularly deplores the increased levels of fear and trauma these deaths will generate among Palestine refugees across Syria.
UNRWA appeals to all armed groups, including armed opposition groups, to respect the neutrality of Yarmouk and other Palestine refugee camps across Syria, to refrain from maintaining a presence in these camps, and to desist from conducting armed conflict in residential areas.
UNRWA recalls assurances from the Government of Syria to respect the neutrality of Palestine refugee camps. UNRWA calls on the Government of Syria to fulfil these assurances and to avoid conducting armed conflict in residential areas, including in Palestine refugee camps.
UNRWA urgently appeals to all sides of the conflict to abide by their obligations under international law and to seek through dialogue and negotiations a peaceful resolution of the Syria conflict.
Prior to the Syria conflict, Yarmouk and its neighbouring areas were home to over 150,000 Palestine refugees living alongside approximately one million Syrians. In December 2012, intense fighting triggered large scale displacement of Palestinians and Syrians living in Yarmouk. Since then, armed opposition groups have maintained a presence in residential areas, with government forces positioned at the northern entrance of Yarmouk.
UNRWA is shocked and distressed by these killings and the manner in which they were carried out. International humanitarian law applies to all parties to the conflict in Syria and extra-judicial killings are in violation of that law. UNRWA particularly deplores the increased levels of fear and trauma these deaths will generate among Palestine refugees across Syria.
UNRWA appeals to all armed groups, including armed opposition groups, to respect the neutrality of Yarmouk and other Palestine refugee camps across Syria, to refrain from maintaining a presence in these camps, and to desist from conducting armed conflict in residential areas.
UNRWA recalls assurances from the Government of Syria to respect the neutrality of Palestine refugee camps. UNRWA calls on the Government of Syria to fulfil these assurances and to avoid conducting armed conflict in residential areas, including in Palestine refugee camps.
UNRWA urgently appeals to all sides of the conflict to abide by their obligations under international law and to seek through dialogue and negotiations a peaceful resolution of the Syria conflict.
4 mar 2013
Palestinian infant and university student killed in Syria
Palestinian two-days-old newborn and a female university student, from Neirab refugee camp in Syria, were killed when a bus carrying a number of the camp's residents was targeted by an armed group belonging to the Syrian regime, Working Group for Palestinians in Syria confirmed.
A state of panic has prevailed among the residents of Khan Dannoun following the violent clashes that took place in the camp between the Free Army and the regime’s army which led to the injury of a number of Palestinian refugees, according to the Working Group correspondent.
Khan Dannoun suffers an acute shortage of food and medical supplies, in addition to the continuing power and communication outages. The camp hosts a large number of displaced families and from other Palestinian refugee camps and surrounding areas.
A number of streets in Yarmouk refugee camp were shelled, causing material damage, the Working Group reporter stated, pointing out to the severe siege imposed on the camp by the Syrian regime.
Daraa refugee camp was subjected to several mortar shells, no injuries were reported, in addition to the severe living conditions suffered by the Palestinian refugees.
A state of panic has prevailed among the residents of Khan Dannoun following the violent clashes that took place in the camp between the Free Army and the regime’s army which led to the injury of a number of Palestinian refugees, according to the Working Group correspondent.
Khan Dannoun suffers an acute shortage of food and medical supplies, in addition to the continuing power and communication outages. The camp hosts a large number of displaced families and from other Palestinian refugee camps and surrounding areas.
A number of streets in Yarmouk refugee camp were shelled, causing material damage, the Working Group reporter stated, pointing out to the severe siege imposed on the camp by the Syrian regime.
Daraa refugee camp was subjected to several mortar shells, no injuries were reported, in addition to the severe living conditions suffered by the Palestinian refugees.
3 mar 2013
Four Palestinian refugees killed in Syria
Four Palestinian refugees were killed in Syria on Saturday due to the continued shelling and attacks on refugee camps in that war battered country. Local daily Al-Quds quoted its special sources as saying that three of those killed were targeted in Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus.
They said that Ahmed Taha was killed when a bomb exploded near him in Safad street while another youth, Jawdat Saadiya, succumbed to serious wounds inflicted in a similar bomb attack on Friday.
Raed Assayed was hit with multiple bullets at the hands of a sniper a few days earlier in Palestine street and died on Saturday, they said.
The sources said that the fourth youth, Ahmed Shuqair, was killed after sustaining critical wounds in the explosion that rocked Barze housing project on 21st February.
They said that Ahmed Taha was killed when a bomb exploded near him in Safad street while another youth, Jawdat Saadiya, succumbed to serious wounds inflicted in a similar bomb attack on Friday.
Raed Assayed was hit with multiple bullets at the hands of a sniper a few days earlier in Palestine street and died on Saturday, they said.
The sources said that the fourth youth, Ahmed Shuqair, was killed after sustaining critical wounds in the explosion that rocked Barze housing project on 21st February.
Workgroup: 1038 Palestinians killed in Syria since eruption of revolution
The workgroup for Palestinians in Syria has said that 1038 Palestinians were killed in Syria since eruption of the popular revolution in that country almost two years ago. It said in a statement on Sunday that 14 Palestinian refugees were killed last week due to the continued attacks and sniper fire in refugee camps.
The workgroup said that Palestinian refugee camps in Syria were experiencing very difficult living conditions especially in Yarmouk, Nairab, Husseiniya, and Sabbine camps.
It said that basic foodstuffs and medicines ran out of stock in those camps as a result of the tight siege, adding that all refugee camps suffer shortages in bread, fuel, and power in addition to unemployment, increase in prices, and absence of many foodstuffs.
The workgroup said that Palestinian refugee camps in Syria were experiencing very difficult living conditions especially in Yarmouk, Nairab, Husseiniya, and Sabbine camps.
It said that basic foodstuffs and medicines ran out of stock in those camps as a result of the tight siege, adding that all refugee camps suffer shortages in bread, fuel, and power in addition to unemployment, increase in prices, and absence of many foodstuffs.
1 mar 2013
UNRWA condemns attacks on Palestinian children in Syria
The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has condemned attacks on Palestinian children in Syria. The agency said in a press release that on the afternoon of Monday 25 February, Basem al-Hindi, a 14 year-old Palestinian refugee living in Syria, sustained serious shrapnel wounds to his head suspected to be from a mortar round which exploded on a public road in Damascus.
The statement said: "A few hours later, Basem died of his wounds. This fatal incident occurred in Qaboun, Damascus, within metres of UNRWA’s Tantouri School, where Basem was a student. Tantouri is one of thirty schools managed by UNRWA and currently functioning in the wider area of Damascus suburbs."
According to URNWA, the explosion that took the life of Basem al-Hindi occurred approximately ten minutes after the school day had ended, and as the 250 Palestine refugee children attending Tantouri School were streaming out of the compound to head home, many of them on foot.
It added that another Palestinian student was injured in the explosion, while a Syrian man and his two daughters were killed. The explosion reportedly targeted a checkpoint recently set up close to the school.
UNRWA expressed that it "is saddened by this tragic and violent end to the life of a Palestine refugee child and three members of a Syrian family."
It has strongly condemned the perpetrators of this act, and deplored "the flagrant manner in which the safety and lives of so many Palestinian refugee children in the area were placed in grave danger", adding that no military or political objective could justify such blatant disregard for the safety of children or the sanctity of human life.
The agency repeated its call to all sides to desist from taking up positions or conducting the conflict in residential areas. All sides must comply with their international legal obligations, notably the duty to respect and preserve human life, and to protect refugees and other civilians in armed conflict.
"UNRWA, once more and with a renewed sense of urgency, reiterates its previous calls to all concerned parties to resolve the conflict in Syria through dialogue and negotiations," added the statement.
The statement said: "A few hours later, Basem died of his wounds. This fatal incident occurred in Qaboun, Damascus, within metres of UNRWA’s Tantouri School, where Basem was a student. Tantouri is one of thirty schools managed by UNRWA and currently functioning in the wider area of Damascus suburbs."
According to URNWA, the explosion that took the life of Basem al-Hindi occurred approximately ten minutes after the school day had ended, and as the 250 Palestine refugee children attending Tantouri School were streaming out of the compound to head home, many of them on foot.
It added that another Palestinian student was injured in the explosion, while a Syrian man and his two daughters were killed. The explosion reportedly targeted a checkpoint recently set up close to the school.
UNRWA expressed that it "is saddened by this tragic and violent end to the life of a Palestine refugee child and three members of a Syrian family."
It has strongly condemned the perpetrators of this act, and deplored "the flagrant manner in which the safety and lives of so many Palestinian refugee children in the area were placed in grave danger", adding that no military or political objective could justify such blatant disregard for the safety of children or the sanctity of human life.
The agency repeated its call to all sides to desist from taking up positions or conducting the conflict in residential areas. All sides must comply with their international legal obligations, notably the duty to respect and preserve human life, and to protect refugees and other civilians in armed conflict.
"UNRWA, once more and with a renewed sense of urgency, reiterates its previous calls to all concerned parties to resolve the conflict in Syria through dialogue and negotiations," added the statement.
28 feb 2013
Three Palestinian refugees killed in Syria
Three Palestinian refugees were killed in Syria over the past couple of days due to sniper fire and shrapnel of bombs. Local ‘Al-Quds’ daily quoted “special sources” as saying that a boy was killed when a mortar shell blasted near his school in Qabun neighborhood in the capital Damascus.
They said that a number of Palestinian and Syrian students were injured in the same explosion that killed Mohammed Al-Hindi.
A young woman was also killed in another bomb explosion while walking in Aruba street in Yarmouk refugee camp.
A young man, Mazen Barshali, was pronounced dead on Wednesday after a sniper hit him in the head in Aydeen refugee camp in Homs on Tuesday.
They said that a number of Palestinian and Syrian students were injured in the same explosion that killed Mohammed Al-Hindi.
A young woman was also killed in another bomb explosion while walking in Aruba street in Yarmouk refugee camp.
A young man, Mazen Barshali, was pronounced dead on Wednesday after a sniper hit him in the head in Aydeen refugee camp in Homs on Tuesday.
27 feb 2013
Action group: One Palestinian killed in Al-Aideen refugee camp in Homs
The action group for the Palestinians in Syria said that a Palestinian refugee named Mazen Barshelli died of serious head wounds he sustained when he was shot on Tuesday by the Syrian regime forces in Al-Aideen refugee camp in Homs.
The action group also reported that several projectiles and missiles fell in Khan Younis camp without any reported casualties, adding that the refugees in the camp still suffer from the repercussions of the Syrian conflict which affected all aspects of their lives, especially their need for food and fuel supplies.
As for Al-Yarmouk refugee camp, the group says, the Palestinian residents complain about the tight blockade imposed on them by the regime forces and the armed groups of the general command of the popular front.
The camp also saw on Tuesday afternoon the fall of many projectiles of different kinds, with no reported casualties.
Several mortar attacks were also reported on Al-Hakeem building in Dara'a city where a number of Palestinian families from Dara'a refugee camp took shelter in.
The attacks inflicted injuries among the civilians and caused wide material damage in the area.
The action group also said that many Palestinian families fled Sabina refugee camp because of the ferocity of the attacks and clashes in the camp.
The action group also reported that several projectiles and missiles fell in Khan Younis camp without any reported casualties, adding that the refugees in the camp still suffer from the repercussions of the Syrian conflict which affected all aspects of their lives, especially their need for food and fuel supplies.
As for Al-Yarmouk refugee camp, the group says, the Palestinian residents complain about the tight blockade imposed on them by the regime forces and the armed groups of the general command of the popular front.
The camp also saw on Tuesday afternoon the fall of many projectiles of different kinds, with no reported casualties.
Several mortar attacks were also reported on Al-Hakeem building in Dara'a city where a number of Palestinian families from Dara'a refugee camp took shelter in.
The attacks inflicted injuries among the civilians and caused wide material damage in the area.
The action group also said that many Palestinian families fled Sabina refugee camp because of the ferocity of the attacks and clashes in the camp.
26 feb 2013
Action group: Two Palestinian kids killed in a new spate of attacks
The action group for the Palestinians in Syria said that two Palestinian children were killed in projectile attacks in Al-Yarmouk refugee camp and Al-Qaboun neighborhoods in Damascus. The action group stated that a 14-year old girl named Amira Sharaf from Al-Yarmouk camp died of serious wounds she sustained when the Syrian regime forces shelled Al-Arrouba street.
Another child named Mohamed Al-Hindi from Al-Qaboun neighborhood was also killed when a projectile fell near the two UNRWA schools, Tantura for boys and Shafa Amro for girls.
It added that Dara'a refugee camp saw the fall of three missiles that caused injuries among civilians and considerable damage in a bakery and its nearby area.
Several projectiles and missiles also fell in other refugee camps in Syria without reported casualties.
Another child named Mohamed Al-Hindi from Al-Qaboun neighborhood was also killed when a projectile fell near the two UNRWA schools, Tantura for boys and Shafa Amro for girls.
It added that Dara'a refugee camp saw the fall of three missiles that caused injuries among civilians and considerable damage in a bakery and its nearby area.
Several projectiles and missiles also fell in other refugee camps in Syria without reported casualties.
25 feb 2013
Four Palestinian refugees including woman killed in Syria
Four Palestinian refugees were killed in Syria on Sunday including a woman all in the Yarmouk refugee camp, south of Damascus, the workgroup for Palestinians in Syria announced on Monday. The workgroup said in a statement that three of the victims were killed by sniper fire while the fourth succumbed to serious wounds sustained in a bomb explosion in front of his house in the camp on Thursday.
It said that six projectiles slammed into Diraa refugee camp causing big material damage but no casualties, adding that the camp was suffering from acute shortage in bread, heating fuel, medicine, and foodstuff other than the continued rupture of communications and power.
The workgroup said that a shell slammed into an UNRWA school in Sabbina refugee camp, adding that it coincided with clashes between the regular and free armies in the vicinity of the camp. Inhabitants complain of the continued siege on the camp that led to food and medicine shortages in addition to the electricity and communications failure.
It said that a number of shells slammed into the Husseiniya refugee camp on Sunday night at separate intervals, describing living conditions in the camp as “miserable” due to the tight military siege on it.
European institutions launch aid convoy to the Palestinian camps in Syria
Palestinian organizations and groups throughout the European continent declared a number of humanitarian aid coveys in March to Palestinian refugee camps in Syria, which suffer a difficult crisis due to the deteriorating security situation. Amin Abu Rashed, relief and humanitarian affairs coordinator of the campaign told Quds Press that it was decided to launch an emergency relief campaign to the besieged Palestinian refugee camps in Syrian for more than two months.
He pointed out the European campaign aims to alleviate the difficult humanitarian situation of the Palestinians and the Syrians since two year in a row.
He explained that his organization will work to secure basic food items to families in the camps, and to provide them with shelters and heating, pointing out that among the campaign's aims is to provide medical assistance to the wounded and sick people.
Abu Rashid, who visited the Yarmouk refugee camp during this month, drew attention to the tragic situation of the Palestinian camps in Syria, noting that "the Yarmouk refugee camp, for example, is besieged for more than two months without any humanitarian supplies.
He stressed the need to keep the Palestinian refugee camps in Syria neutral in the Syrian conflict, especially in light of the continuing attempts to drag them into the internal Syrian conflict.
The European campaign has carried out several relief conveys for Palestinian refugees fleeing from camps in Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon, during the past few months, where a European delegation has visited the camps and provided them with urgent aid in an attempt to alleviate their suffering.
It said that six projectiles slammed into Diraa refugee camp causing big material damage but no casualties, adding that the camp was suffering from acute shortage in bread, heating fuel, medicine, and foodstuff other than the continued rupture of communications and power.
The workgroup said that a shell slammed into an UNRWA school in Sabbina refugee camp, adding that it coincided with clashes between the regular and free armies in the vicinity of the camp. Inhabitants complain of the continued siege on the camp that led to food and medicine shortages in addition to the electricity and communications failure.
It said that a number of shells slammed into the Husseiniya refugee camp on Sunday night at separate intervals, describing living conditions in the camp as “miserable” due to the tight military siege on it.
European institutions launch aid convoy to the Palestinian camps in Syria
Palestinian organizations and groups throughout the European continent declared a number of humanitarian aid coveys in March to Palestinian refugee camps in Syria, which suffer a difficult crisis due to the deteriorating security situation. Amin Abu Rashed, relief and humanitarian affairs coordinator of the campaign told Quds Press that it was decided to launch an emergency relief campaign to the besieged Palestinian refugee camps in Syrian for more than two months.
He pointed out the European campaign aims to alleviate the difficult humanitarian situation of the Palestinians and the Syrians since two year in a row.
He explained that his organization will work to secure basic food items to families in the camps, and to provide them with shelters and heating, pointing out that among the campaign's aims is to provide medical assistance to the wounded and sick people.
Abu Rashid, who visited the Yarmouk refugee camp during this month, drew attention to the tragic situation of the Palestinian camps in Syria, noting that "the Yarmouk refugee camp, for example, is besieged for more than two months without any humanitarian supplies.
He stressed the need to keep the Palestinian refugee camps in Syria neutral in the Syrian conflict, especially in light of the continuing attempts to drag them into the internal Syrian conflict.
The European campaign has carried out several relief conveys for Palestinian refugees fleeing from camps in Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon, during the past few months, where a European delegation has visited the camps and provided them with urgent aid in an attempt to alleviate their suffering.
23 feb 2013
1024 Palestinians killed in Syria since the start of revolution
Working group for Palestinians in Syria said that a Palestinian youth from the residents of the Yarmouk refugee camp was killed several days ago in shelling by the Syrian regular army raising number of killed Palestinians to 1024.
The group confirmed that different parts in the Yarmouk refugee camp witnessed in the early morning hours of Saturday mortar attacks with no injuries reported, and added that a shell also fell on al-Orouba Street and caused material damage.
Residents of the Yarmouk refugee camp organized a demonstration after Friday prayers in front of Filastin Mosque. They roamed the camp's streets and chanted slogans demanding lifting the blockade imposed on the camp.
The demonstrators also condemned the bombing on the Yarmouk refugee camp which killed a number of refugees and wounded dozens of others.
The regular army still imposes an economic blockade on the camp's residents and prevents the entry of medical supplies and fuel, in addition to the continuation of shelling and killing of civilians.
Neirab camp residents have been also suffering from the deterioration of living conditions, especially in light of the shortage of foodstuffs and heating materials and the continued power outages and the communication network breakdown.
The group confirmed that different parts in the Yarmouk refugee camp witnessed in the early morning hours of Saturday mortar attacks with no injuries reported, and added that a shell also fell on al-Orouba Street and caused material damage.
Residents of the Yarmouk refugee camp organized a demonstration after Friday prayers in front of Filastin Mosque. They roamed the camp's streets and chanted slogans demanding lifting the blockade imposed on the camp.
The demonstrators also condemned the bombing on the Yarmouk refugee camp which killed a number of refugees and wounded dozens of others.
The regular army still imposes an economic blockade on the camp's residents and prevents the entry of medical supplies and fuel, in addition to the continuation of shelling and killing of civilians.
Neirab camp residents have been also suffering from the deterioration of living conditions, especially in light of the shortage of foodstuffs and heating materials and the continued power outages and the communication network breakdown.
22 feb 2013
Four Palestinian refugees killed in Syria camps
Four Palestinian refugees in Syria died after the Syrian regular military forces targeted the camps. Two Palestinians died in Daraa camp after a heavy shelling by the MiGs, while another Palestinian refugee from the residents of Khan Danon camp died of his wounds in bombing in the Mazraa area in Damascus.
A resident of the Yarmouk refugee camp was also killed by an armed group after being kidnapped for more than two weeks.
The Syrian regular army has been imposing a severe blockade on the Palestinian refugee camps since the outbreak of the people's revolution.
A resident of the Yarmouk refugee camp was also killed by an armed group after being kidnapped for more than two weeks.
The Syrian regular army has been imposing a severe blockade on the Palestinian refugee camps since the outbreak of the people's revolution.
21 feb 2013
Two missiles on Yarmouk refugee camp kill three Palestinians
Three Palestinians were killed in the Yarmouk refugee camp, south of Damascus, on Wednesday after Syrian regime forces fired two missiles at the devastated camp. The workgroup for Palestinians in Syria said that dozens of refugees were wounded in the incident while heavy material damage was sustained.
It said that many citizens left the area of the blast, noting that the same area had witnessed the return of many refugees after they could not find another shelter outside the camp.
The report said that the Syrian regular army’s 66-day siege of the camp led to acute shortage in medical supplies, adding that many people died, especially patients suffering chronic diseases and children, as a result of the shortage in medicine and in medical cadres.
The report said that camp inhabitants suffer from absence of power and communications in addition to shortage in foodstuff and fuel, adding that the inhabitants were forced to burn their own furniture in order to cook for their children.
The workgroup said that Husseiniya refugee camp was witnessing a relatively calm period but still suffering from 86 days of siege that block entry of food supplies and heating fuel in addition to cuts in power and communications.
It said that many citizens left the area of the blast, noting that the same area had witnessed the return of many refugees after they could not find another shelter outside the camp.
The report said that the Syrian regular army’s 66-day siege of the camp led to acute shortage in medical supplies, adding that many people died, especially patients suffering chronic diseases and children, as a result of the shortage in medicine and in medical cadres.
The report said that camp inhabitants suffer from absence of power and communications in addition to shortage in foodstuff and fuel, adding that the inhabitants were forced to burn their own furniture in order to cook for their children.
The workgroup said that Husseiniya refugee camp was witnessing a relatively calm period but still suffering from 86 days of siege that block entry of food supplies and heating fuel in addition to cuts in power and communications.
20 feb 2013
Action group: Seven refugees killed by the regime forces in Syria
The action group for the Palestinians in Syria said the Syrian regime forces killed on Tuesday seven Palestinians in different refugee camps. The action group stated in a report that four victims were killed by snipers and two were killed during projectile attacks, while a 17-year old girl was shot dead by a Syrian soldier inside her house in Al-Husseiniya refugee camp.
The killing incidents took place in the refugee camps of Al-Aiddeen, Al-Yarmouk, and Al-Husseiniya as well as Jobar neighborhood.
A reporter for the action group said that Al-Aiddeen refugee camp saw violent clashes between Palestinian young men from the camp and the Syrian regime forces after the latter stormed the camp and started to open fire in the air to cause panic among the residents.
The group also said many Palestinians sustained injuries when a booby-trapped car detonated in the eastern side of Khan Younis refugee camp.
The killing incidents took place in the refugee camps of Al-Aiddeen, Al-Yarmouk, and Al-Husseiniya as well as Jobar neighborhood.
A reporter for the action group said that Al-Aiddeen refugee camp saw violent clashes between Palestinian young men from the camp and the Syrian regime forces after the latter stormed the camp and started to open fire in the air to cause panic among the residents.
The group also said many Palestinians sustained injuries when a booby-trapped car detonated in the eastern side of Khan Younis refugee camp.
19 feb 2013
Two Palestinian martyrs in Syria
The Working Group for Palestinians in Syria has confirmed that two Palestinians were killed, adding that a fire erupted in Syria's Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp. The Palestinian martyrs were Samir Kanaan from Handarat camp, he was killed by a sniper fire near Maysaloun bridge in Aleppo, in addition to Nawres Khaled Khalaf from Daraa refugee camp who was killed after being shot dead by Syrian security forces in Daraa city.
Khan Sheih Palestinian refugee camp has also witnessed violent shelling marked by clashes, causing fear and panic among the residents.
The refugee camp suffers food and heating shortage, in addition to the continued electric power and communication cutout.
The Yarmouk refugee camp was also subjected to shelling, causing only material damage, in coincidence with clashes around the Yarmouk Municipality, the Working Group's correspondent stated.
The reporter added the Husseiniyeh camp was also bombed, leading to a number of injuries, in light of the continued siege imposed on the camp by the regime.
Khan Sheih Palestinian refugee camp has also witnessed violent shelling marked by clashes, causing fear and panic among the residents.
The refugee camp suffers food and heating shortage, in addition to the continued electric power and communication cutout.
The Yarmouk refugee camp was also subjected to shelling, causing only material damage, in coincidence with clashes around the Yarmouk Municipality, the Working Group's correspondent stated.
The reporter added the Husseiniyeh camp was also bombed, leading to a number of injuries, in light of the continued siege imposed on the camp by the regime.
Hamas calls for neutralizing Palestinian refugees in Lebanese tensions
Hamas has called for neutralizing the Palestinians residing in Lebanon from the prevailing political and security tensions in that Arab country. A delegation of Hamas led by Rafat Morra, the head of the Lebanese relations in the movement, visited on Tuesday former Lebanese parliament speaker Hussein Al-Husseini for a discussion of Lebanese developments.
A Hamas statement said that the discussions tackled regional developments, and Lebanese-Palestinian relations.
It said that Hamas championed boosting Lebanese-Palestinian relations and preserving the Lebanese and Palestinian joint security and stability.
The delegation asserted that all Palestinians support Lebanon’s security and stability, and emphasized the need to avoid a sectarian strife in that country.
Hamas said that Palestinians in Lebanonreject sectarian provocations, adding that all Palestinian political factions were exerting great efforts to prevent such strife from spreading into the Palestinian arena.
A Hamas statement said that the discussions tackled regional developments, and Lebanese-Palestinian relations.
It said that Hamas championed boosting Lebanese-Palestinian relations and preserving the Lebanese and Palestinian joint security and stability.
The delegation asserted that all Palestinians support Lebanon’s security and stability, and emphasized the need to avoid a sectarian strife in that country.
Hamas said that Palestinians in Lebanonreject sectarian provocations, adding that all Palestinian political factions were exerting great efforts to prevent such strife from spreading into the Palestinian arena.
18 feb 2013
Action group: The Syrian regime forces killed four Palestinians
The action group for the Palestinians in Syria said that four Palestinian refugees were killed in Syria, including a child who died as a result of the blockade imposed on refugee camps. The action group explained that a child from Al-Yarmouk refugee camp named Osama Faraj died after he did not receive appropriate health care resulting from the tight blockade imposed on the camp.
It added that two other refugees were also killed by projectile attacks on areas in Yarmouk camp and one was shot dead by a Syrian sniper.
A reporter for the action group said that the refugee camps of Al-Yarmouk, Husseiniya and Khan Younis were exposed to extensive shelling by the Syrian regime forces.
He added that the siege imposed on the Palestinian camps led to an acute shortage of vital needs, including food, medical and fuel supplies.
European study denounces UN failure towards Palestinian refugees in Syria
Three European organizations issued an urgent appeal for legal and security protection for Palestinian refugees in the camps in Syria, and along its borders with Lebanon and Jordan. A statement issued by the three institutions, the Euro Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN), Working group for Palestinians in Syria, and the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) on Monday, stated that 600 thousand Palestinian refugees living in Syria have been displaced since the outbreak of crisis in late March 2011, to Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt, Libya, and other places in Syria.
The statement added that the Palestinian refugees' humanitarian situation in Syria has been complicated especially after targeting the Palestinian camps, as well as the UNRWA's failing in providing the necessary assistance for them.
The statement pointed out to Jordanian government's violation to the international law by refusing to allow Palestinians to resort within its territory, while the Lebanese government refused to treat them as refugees.
In Jordan, frequent official statements declared not to allow Palestinian refugees coming from Syria to cross the border, however they are practicing a policy of "exile from the border" against them in total violation to the international law, while holding 2600 refugees who are allowed to enter under inhuman conditions.
In Syria, number of victims of Palestinian refugees has reached nearly 995 martyrs, in light of the continued military operations and the imposing siege.
The three international institutions called on the concerned authorities, especially UNRWA and UNHCR to take immediate measures to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian refugees in Syria.
It added that two other refugees were also killed by projectile attacks on areas in Yarmouk camp and one was shot dead by a Syrian sniper.
A reporter for the action group said that the refugee camps of Al-Yarmouk, Husseiniya and Khan Younis were exposed to extensive shelling by the Syrian regime forces.
He added that the siege imposed on the Palestinian camps led to an acute shortage of vital needs, including food, medical and fuel supplies.
European study denounces UN failure towards Palestinian refugees in Syria
Three European organizations issued an urgent appeal for legal and security protection for Palestinian refugees in the camps in Syria, and along its borders with Lebanon and Jordan. A statement issued by the three institutions, the Euro Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN), Working group for Palestinians in Syria, and the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) on Monday, stated that 600 thousand Palestinian refugees living in Syria have been displaced since the outbreak of crisis in late March 2011, to Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt, Libya, and other places in Syria.
The statement added that the Palestinian refugees' humanitarian situation in Syria has been complicated especially after targeting the Palestinian camps, as well as the UNRWA's failing in providing the necessary assistance for them.
The statement pointed out to Jordanian government's violation to the international law by refusing to allow Palestinians to resort within its territory, while the Lebanese government refused to treat them as refugees.
In Jordan, frequent official statements declared not to allow Palestinian refugees coming from Syria to cross the border, however they are practicing a policy of "exile from the border" against them in total violation to the international law, while holding 2600 refugees who are allowed to enter under inhuman conditions.
In Syria, number of victims of Palestinian refugees has reached nearly 995 martyrs, in light of the continued military operations and the imposing siege.
The three international institutions called on the concerned authorities, especially UNRWA and UNHCR to take immediate measures to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian refugees in Syria.
16 feb 2013
Action group: Two Palestinian refugees killed in attacks on Yarmouk camp
The action group for the Palestinians in Syria said the Syrian regime forces killed two Palestinian refugees in Al-Yarmouk refugee camp and shelled the camps of Dara'a and Husseiniya. The group said that a little girl named Nagam Abdul-Aziz and a man named Mahmoud Ibrahim were killed in projectile attacks on different areas of Al-Yarmouk camp.
It noted that many rallies took place on Friday in the camp demanding the Syrian regime to lift its blockade and end its attacks on the Palestinian refugees.
The group also reported that the refugee camps of Dara'a and Husseiniya were exposed to extensive shelling by the regime forces without any reported casualties.
It noted that many rallies took place on Friday in the camp demanding the Syrian regime to lift its blockade and end its attacks on the Palestinian refugees.
The group also reported that the refugee camps of Dara'a and Husseiniya were exposed to extensive shelling by the regime forces without any reported casualties.
