21 oct 2018
The London-based Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) has documented the death of 3,894 Palestinian refugees from Syria, including 478 women and girls, since 2011, as a result of war related incidents.
Yarmouk Camp topped the list of victims with 1,408 casualties, followed by 263 in Daraa Camp, 202 in Khan Eshieh Camp, in Rif Dimashq, 167 in Aleppo’s al-Neirab Camp, and 123 in al-Husainiya Camp.
188 Palestinians also died in unknown locations while 1,543 others were pronounced dead in refugee camps and communities across war-torn Syria.
AGPS found out that 1,198 refugees were killed under shelling; 1,063 were fatally gunned down, while 558 others were tortured to death in Syrian dungeons.
Scores of Palestinian refugees have also been left wounded in Syria’s seven-year deadly warfare.
Yarmouk Camp topped the list of victims with 1,408 casualties, followed by 263 in Daraa Camp, 202 in Khan Eshieh Camp, in Rif Dimashq, 167 in Aleppo’s al-Neirab Camp, and 123 in al-Husainiya Camp.
188 Palestinians also died in unknown locations while 1,543 others were pronounced dead in refugee camps and communities across war-torn Syria.
AGPS found out that 1,198 refugees were killed under shelling; 1,063 were fatally gunned down, while 558 others were tortured to death in Syrian dungeons.
Scores of Palestinian refugees have also been left wounded in Syria’s seven-year deadly warfare.
16 oct 2018
Two Palestinians were killed and 22 others were injured Tuesday in renewed clashes in Southern Lebanon's Mieh Mieh refugee camp, according to local media sources.
Violent clashes first erupted in the camp on Monday between Hezbollah-backed members of the Ansar Allah group and the Palestinian Fatah movement.
At least 15 persons were injured during Monday’s clashes.
The armed clashes had continued on Tuesday, leaving at least two Fatah members dead and 22 others injured including a Hamas member who was shot while trying to stop the gunfire.
The sources said a cease-fire had been hammered out at a meeting of representatives from leading Palestinian factions including Hamas Movement held at the Lebanese army’s nearby regional headquarters.
Located roughly four kilometers east of the Lebanese city of Sidon, all three groups -- Fatah, Hamas and Ansar Allah -- reportedly maintain an armed presence inside the camp.
Established in 1954, the Mieh Mieh refugee camp is currently home to some 5,000 Palestinian refugees.
Violent clashes first erupted in the camp on Monday between Hezbollah-backed members of the Ansar Allah group and the Palestinian Fatah movement.
At least 15 persons were injured during Monday’s clashes.
The armed clashes had continued on Tuesday, leaving at least two Fatah members dead and 22 others injured including a Hamas member who was shot while trying to stop the gunfire.
The sources said a cease-fire had been hammered out at a meeting of representatives from leading Palestinian factions including Hamas Movement held at the Lebanese army’s nearby regional headquarters.
Located roughly four kilometers east of the Lebanese city of Sidon, all three groups -- Fatah, Hamas and Ansar Allah -- reportedly maintain an armed presence inside the camp.
Established in 1954, the Mieh Mieh refugee camp is currently home to some 5,000 Palestinian refugees.
14 oct 2018
Dozens of displaced Palestinian families north of Syria continue to rally in Deir Ballout Camp, protesting their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped camp.
The refugees urged UNRWA to live up to its responsibilities as regards dozens of hopeless families and to provide them with much-needed cash aids, medical items, and relief services.
The refugees also appealed to the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), the Turkish authorities, and the international human rights institutions to take urgent action in order to tone down the abject situation endured by Palestinian families north of Syria.
Palestinian refugees sheltered north of Syria have been enduring a tragic situation. Most of them have been crammed in underequipped tents and denied their rights to vital services and much-needed items, including heating kit.
Rodents and insects have swamped the camp as a result of the poor hygiene. An acute dearth in bread has added bad to worse.
The refugees’ stressed their commitment to their right to return to their motherland—Palestine—and retrieve their inalienable rights.
They further lashed out at the sanctions imposed by the US President Donald Trump on the Palestinians as part of the notorious “deal of the century”.
At least 320 Palestinian have sought shelter in Deir Ballout Camp.
75 other families who were displaced from Yarmouk and have taken refuge in al-Shabiba refugee camp, in Izaz, in Aleppo’s outskirts, have been struggling for survival in the poverty-stricken area.
At least 200 Palestinian refugees have been pronounced dead in war-torn Syria as a result the tough blockade imposed on Yarmouk Camp.
The refugees urged UNRWA to live up to its responsibilities as regards dozens of hopeless families and to provide them with much-needed cash aids, medical items, and relief services.
The refugees also appealed to the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), the Turkish authorities, and the international human rights institutions to take urgent action in order to tone down the abject situation endured by Palestinian families north of Syria.
Palestinian refugees sheltered north of Syria have been enduring a tragic situation. Most of them have been crammed in underequipped tents and denied their rights to vital services and much-needed items, including heating kit.
Rodents and insects have swamped the camp as a result of the poor hygiene. An acute dearth in bread has added bad to worse.
The refugees’ stressed their commitment to their right to return to their motherland—Palestine—and retrieve their inalienable rights.
They further lashed out at the sanctions imposed by the US President Donald Trump on the Palestinians as part of the notorious “deal of the century”.
At least 320 Palestinian have sought shelter in Deir Ballout Camp.
75 other families who were displaced from Yarmouk and have taken refuge in al-Shabiba refugee camp, in Izaz, in Aleppo’s outskirts, have been struggling for survival in the poverty-stricken area.
At least 200 Palestinian refugees have been pronounced dead in war-torn Syria as a result the tough blockade imposed on Yarmouk Camp.
13 oct 2018
The Canadian government announced that it intends to provide emergency financial assistance to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which is suffering from a severe financial crisis due to United States suspending its funding.
The Canadian Foreign Ministry released a statement on Friday, confirming that Canada’s support of up to $50 million over two years for Palestinian refugees through the UNRWA.
Of the support announced, up to $40 million will contribute to meeting the basic education, health and livelihood needs of millions of Palestinian refugees, especially women and children. The funding will also contribute to stability in the region by providing basic services to people whose needs would otherwise be unmet.
Furthermore, up to $10 million of Canada’s support will provide emergency life-saving assistance to more than 460,000 Palestinian refugees in Syria and Lebanon, through UNRWA’s Emergency Appeal for the Syria regional crisis.
Along the same line, Canada will also provide up to $12.5 million for Right to Play International.
With support from the Government of Canada, Right to Play International will collaborate with UNRWA to help create a more inclusive environment for Palestinian refugee children and to respond to existing educational gaps and needs in the West Bank and Gaza.
The Canadian Foreign Ministry released a statement on Friday, confirming that Canada’s support of up to $50 million over two years for Palestinian refugees through the UNRWA.
Of the support announced, up to $40 million will contribute to meeting the basic education, health and livelihood needs of millions of Palestinian refugees, especially women and children. The funding will also contribute to stability in the region by providing basic services to people whose needs would otherwise be unmet.
Furthermore, up to $10 million of Canada’s support will provide emergency life-saving assistance to more than 460,000 Palestinian refugees in Syria and Lebanon, through UNRWA’s Emergency Appeal for the Syria regional crisis.
Along the same line, Canada will also provide up to $12.5 million for Right to Play International.
With support from the Government of Canada, Right to Play International will collaborate with UNRWA to help create a more inclusive environment for Palestinian refugee children and to respond to existing educational gaps and needs in the West Bank and Gaza.
10 oct 2018
UN refugee agency UNRWA on Tuesday warned against the seriousness of Israeli move to closed its offices in occupied Jerusalem.
In a statement issued Tuesday, UNRWA decried as “irresponsible” Israeli plans to close the agency’s offices in the occupied city.
“UNRWA is carrying out operations within the framework of the UN Charter and bilateral and multilateral agreements which are still valid as well as relevant resolutions of the UN General Assembly," UNRWA spokesman Christopher Gunness told Jordan’s Petra news agency.
He said the refugee agency has been authorized by the UN to provide protection and aid to Palestinian refugees in the occupied territories, including East Jerusalem.
“Such messages by top elected figures in Israel are irresponsible and very serious,” he said.
Last week, Israel’s Jerusalem municipality announced plans to remove the UN agency from the occupied city.
According to Israeli Channel Two, U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to end financial aid to UNRWA has encouraged Israel to take move.
In a statement issued Tuesday, UNRWA decried as “irresponsible” Israeli plans to close the agency’s offices in the occupied city.
“UNRWA is carrying out operations within the framework of the UN Charter and bilateral and multilateral agreements which are still valid as well as relevant resolutions of the UN General Assembly," UNRWA spokesman Christopher Gunness told Jordan’s Petra news agency.
He said the refugee agency has been authorized by the UN to provide protection and aid to Palestinian refugees in the occupied territories, including East Jerusalem.
“Such messages by top elected figures in Israel are irresponsible and very serious,” he said.
Last week, Israel’s Jerusalem municipality announced plans to remove the UN agency from the occupied city.
According to Israeli Channel Two, U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to end financial aid to UNRWA has encouraged Israel to take move.
