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Member of Palestinian Group Killed in Idlib
30-11-2019
The Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian government, announced the death of gunman Ghazi Khaled AlMohamed in Tal AlZor, in Idlib’s southern outskirts, in violent shootouts with opposition groups.
The victim’s nationality could not be identified by AGPS.
Nearly
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Palestinian Refugee Khaled Kharroubi Secretly Held in Syrian Jail
30-11-2019
Palestinian refugee Khaled Muhsen Kharroubi, a resident of Syria’s AlMuzeireeb community, has been enduring a mysterious fate in state-run jails for the fourth consecutive year.
Khaled was arrested by Syrian security forces in AlLajat area, south of Syria, on August
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Relief Aids Distributed in Handarat Camp for Palestinian Refugees
30-11-2019
The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Syrian Red Crescent Society distributed food and relief items to residents of Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo.
Palestinian refugees in Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, have been grappling with dire
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Palestinians from Syria Denied Family Reunification in Germany
29-11-2019
Hundreds of Palestinian families from Syria who have sought shelter in Germany have sounded distress signals over delays in the family reunification process, which they said often lasts for over three years.
Hundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Germany
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Palestinian Doctor Nizar Kassab Forcibly Disappeared in Syria
29-11-2019
Palestinian refugee Nizar Jawdat Kassab has been secretly jailed in Syria for the eighth year running.
Nizar, a genitourinary surgeon, was arrested at a government checkpoint pitched near Yarmouk’s entrance on December 16, 2012.
Palestinian medics and relief activists have
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UAE Contributes US$ 12.5 Million to Palestine Refugees
29-11-2019
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated a contribution of US$ 12.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
“This extraordinary financial contribution will help the Agency continue to
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Int’l Delegation Shows Up in Southern Damascus
28-11-2019
A delegation of the International Red Cross and the Syrian Red Crescent paid a visit to AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, near Yarmouk Camp, where thousands of Palestinian refugees used to take shelter.
The visit reportedly aims at setting the framework for
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Palestinian Refugee Rami Afif Qasem Forcibly Disappeared in Syria
27-11-2019
The family of Palestinian refugee from Syria Rami Afif Kasem appealed to the national and international human rights institutions to work on identifying the condition and whereabouts of their missing relative.
In appeals emailed to AGPS, the family said Rami
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Cash Aids Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon
27-11-2019
UNRWA has transferred cash aids for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards.
Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of $100 and a food allowance worth 27$ per every refugee.
Nearly 28,000 Palestinian refugees
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Palestinian Family Released from Greek Custody after 60 Days
26-11-2019
The Greek authorities released on Saturday, November 23, 120 migrants, including Palestinians from Syria, who have been detained on Rhodes Island for nearly 60 days.
The freed migrants include Palestinians, Iraqis, and Syrians.
The list of released migrants includes Palestinian
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Leisure Activities Held in Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees
26-11-2019
AlSafsaf School, in partnership with UNRWA and the Daraa Youth Center, organized activities for children in Daraa camp, south of Syria. The event falls in line with the Universal Children’s Day.
Over 600 Palestinian families taking shelter in Daraa Camp
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Palestinian Child from Syria Wins Austria Chess Contest
26-11-2019
Palestinian child Mohamed Anwar Ali, from Syria’s Khan Eshieh refugee camp, won the gold medal as part of chess competition staged between 130 contestants representing different Austrian schools.
Mohamed received the best player award. Histeam snatched the third place at
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Displaced Palestinian Families in Lebanon Return to Syria
26-11-2019
A number of Palestinian families who fled war-torn Syria to Lebanon have returned to Syria after anti-government protests have reached a peak in the Lebanese territories.
The price leap, dire socio-economic conditions, and delays in the transfer of UNRWA aids
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Palestinian Refugee in Netherlands Obtains 1st Passport in Her Lifetime
25-11-2019
Thousands of Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria were granted citizenship in European destinations, following a mountainous journey in the hunt for humanitarian asylum by holders of Syrian travel documents.
Palestinian refugee Shatha Tamim and her children were recently granted
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Greek Govt Pledges Establishment of Migrant Centers
25-11-2019
The Greek government on Wednesday announced plans to set up five closed pre-departure centers for migrants on the Aegean islands of Samos, Chios, Lesvos, Kos and Leros.
According to the plan, which was announced on Wednesday by government spokesman Stelios
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Palestine Heritage Exhibition Held North of Syria
24-11-2019
The Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development, in cooperation with the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, organized an exhibition for traditional Palestinian heritage in the northern Syrian province of Idlib.
The moves aims at preserving Palestinian heritage in
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UAE Contributes US$ 12.5 Million to Palestine Refugees
24-11-2019
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated a contribution of US$ 12.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
“This extraordinary financial contribution will help the Agency continue to
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Mortars Dropped near Aleppo’s Palestinian Arab Club
23-11-2019
Mortars reportedly fell around the Palestinian Arab Club in AlJumeiliya area, in Aleppo, a couple of days earlier, resulting in injuries and material damage.
The Arab Club administration said staff members remained indoors for fear of being killed in the
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1,091 Migrants Die at Mediterranean since Early 2019
22-11-2019
The International Organization of Migration (IOM) reported that 95,600 migrants and refugees have entered Europe by sea through 20 November, roughly an 8 per cent decrease from the 104,535 arriving during the same period last year.
Deaths recorded on
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Palestinian Children Traumatized by Syria Warfare
21-11-2019
Statistics issued by AGPS on the occasion of Universal Children’s Day kept record of the death of 250 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria, making up 6.27% of the overall death toll among the Palestinians of Syria.
The
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Displaced Palestinians Rally in Deir Ballout Camp over Dire Conditions
21-11-2019
Displaced Palestinian refugees rallied outside of the office the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) in Deir Ballout camp, north of Syria, protesting their deteriorating living conditions in the poorly-equipped facility.
The refugees called on AFAD staff members to take up
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Palestinian Refugee Mootaz Jamal Released from German Prison
20-11-2019
The German authorities freed the Palestinian refugee Mootaz Jamal from jail, where he had been kept for nearly three years over charges of human trafficking and migrant smuggling onboard inflatable boats bound for Europe.
Human smuggling is considered a serious
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Palestinian Refugee Wins Best Photographer Award in Syria
20-11-2019
Palestinian photographer Mootaz AlMawed, from Yarmouk camp, in Damascus, won the press photo contest, held by the General Sports Federation in Syria on November 18 as part of the 2019 Golden Pen Competition.
Mootaz told the Syrian news agency SANA
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UN Palestine Refugee Agency Strikes Deal with Syria Clinics
18-11-2019
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has reached agreements with health centers in Daraa province, south of Syria, to provide healthcare services and surgeries for Palestinian refugees. Surgeries will be carried out at AlRahma clinic
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Palestinian Refugee Yaser Kareem Released from Syria Jail
18-11-2019
Palestinian refugee Yaser Kareem was released from a Syrian government prison, where he had been held along with other Palestinians displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Yalda town, south of Damascus, after they were arrested in early April.
Yaser and the
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Palestinian Refugee Secretly Detained in Syria since 2012
18-11-2019
Along the same line, Palestinian refugee Mohamed Kasem Mutleb has been locked up in Syrian state prisons for the sixth consecutive year.
Mohamed, in his 50s of age, was arrested on January 1, 2013 by Syrian security forces at a
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Palestinian Families Stranded on Greek Island Launch Cry for Help
17-11-2019
Dozens of Palestinian and Syrian refugees detained on the Greek island of Rhodes have appealed to the national and international human rights institutions to work on their urgent release from custody, where they have been facing squalid captivity conditions.
In
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UN Renews UNRWA Mandate
17-11-2019
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) renewed the mandate of the Palestinian refugee agency on Friday, in an overwhelming show of support despite unabated pressure by the US and Israel to end the agency’s work.
170 Member States voted for
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Greece Illegally Pushed Back Thousands of Migrants to Turkey
16-11-2019
Greece reportedly deported about 60,000 migrants to Turkey between 2017 and 2018, according to a report on the online news portal of weekly German magazine Spiegel, published on Wednesday evening.
According to Spiegel, Turkey is accusing Greece of not
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Free Medical Campaign Held for Displaced Refugees in Lebanon
16-11-2019
A free medical campaign is expected to be held by Istijaba Medical Center as of November 18 to November 21 in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon.
Patients with cardiovascular diseases and urinary tract disorders along with children will receive
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NGO Carries Out Reconstruction Works in Atama Camp North of Syria
15-11-2019
Bonyan Foundation has laid asphalt concrete on a number of access roads and sidewalks in Atama refugee camp, in Idlib’s northern outskirts, north of Syria, in order to smooth civilians’ movement, particularly during winter.
Sometime earlier, the association had embarked
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Mohamed Awad Moudi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Security Forces
15-11-2019
Palestinian refugee Mohamed Awad Moudi has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government jails for the seventh consecutive year.
Mohamed was kidnapped at a checkpoint set up in Daraa province on October 9, 2012. His family continues to appeal for information
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Elderly Palestinian Refugees Struggle with Language Acquisition in Europe
14-11-2019
Hundreds of Palestinian refugees who fled war-Torn Syrian to Europe have been struggling with language acquisition, particularly in northern European countries.
Linguistic and socio-cultural discrepancies in the new destinations often result in difficulties in the integration process and block the
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2 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Israeli Strike on Damascus
13-11-2019
Palestinian refugees Abdullah Yousef Hasan and Muadh AlAJouri were killed on Tuesday and six others, including a child, were wounded after the Israeli occupation forces slammed missiles into a residential apartment in AlMezzeh area, in Damascus.
Local sources said three
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8 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead in October
13-11-2019
AGPS has documented the death of eight Palestinian refugees from Syria in October 2019 due to war-related incidents, down from five refugees in October 2018.
The list of casualties includes three Palestinians who were tortured to death in Syrian government
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Hittin Community in Damascus Gripped with Economic Crises
13-11-2019
Hundreds of Palestinian refugees from Hittin community, in Barzah, in Damascus, have been grappling with dire conditions as a result of the Syrian warfare.
All the way through Syria’s eight-year conflict, residents of Hittin have firmly rebuffed all attempts to
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Palestinian Toddler in Lebanon on Verge of Death
12-11-2019
A Palestinian family who was displaced from Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to the southern Lebanese city of Sur has appealed to the international humanitarian institutions to take urgent action in order to save their eight-day-old newborn.
The family said their
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Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Ibrahim Forcibly Disappeared in Syria
12-11-2019
Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ibrahim Ibrahim, called Abu Nasser, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the fourth consecutive year.
Mohamed, born on January 1, 1982, was arrested at a checkpoint in Street 30, in Yarmouk Camp, on February
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Palestinians Struggling with Dire Conditions in Hums Refugee Camp
12-11-2019
Palestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hums have been facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation as a result of the price leap, sharp shortage in fuel supplies, the frequent power blackouts, and absence of humanitarian assistance.
Most residents depend on
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Sweden to Push Back Palestinian Family to Saudi Arabia
11-11-2019
The Swedish Migration Agency issued a decision to deport Palestinian refugee from Syria Manal Zaydan and her four children to Saudi Arabia, after they had sought asylum for four years in the European country.
Speaking with AlKompis news site, Manal
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Palestinian Boy Shot Dead in Malmo
11-11-2019
A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in Malmö's Möllevångtorget square at 9pm on Saturday night -- one of the busiest times of the week for the area's many bars and restaurants, Swedish daily the Local
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Humanitarian Aids Handed Over to Palestinian Refugees North of Syria
11-11-2019
The Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development distributed winter blankets and boxes of kitchen ware to displaced Palestinian families in Idlib’s southern suburbs.
The items were donated by the Indonesian association KNRP.
Volunteer relief officers also distributed meat
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3 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails in October
10-11-2019
AGPS identified the names of three Palestinian refugees who died under torture in Syrian state-run prisons over October.
Fadi Fuad AlSoutari, from Yarmouk Camp, along with Sa’id Mustafa Amrein and Ziad Lutfi Amrein. They had been secretly detained for years
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Palestinian Refugee Killed in War-Torn Syria
09-11-2019
Sources close to the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian government forces, mourned the death of its staff member Palestinian refugee Ahmad Suleiman who died while in a mission in Syria.
AGPS found out that 278 Palestinian refugees
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Palestinian Refugee Issa Amayri Released from Syria Jail
09-11-2019
The Syrian security forces freed on Thursday, November 7, Palestinian refugee Issa Amayri, who was arrested in April, along with a number of refugees displaced from Yalda, south of Damascus, after they were summoned to questioning by the local reconciliation
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Egyptian Authorities Push Back Palestinian Refugee to Syria
08-11-2019
The Egyptian authorities deported a Palestinian refugee to Syria after he overstayed his visa in the country.
An AGPS field reported said the refugee entered Egypt illegally through Sudan to reunite with his family members, who have sought refuge in
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UNRWA Chief Resigns amid Israel-US Pressure
08-11-2019
The head of the main UN agency for Palestinian refugees has resigned following alleged accusations of bias and abuses of authority.
In a statement on Wednesday, the UN said Pierre Krähenbühl had quitted with immediate effect his role
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Palestinian Refugee Arrested in Syria’s AlNeirab Camp
07-11-2019
Palestinian refugee Firas Rafe’, in his 30s of age, was arrested by Syrian government forces a few days earlier.
An AGPS field reporter attributed the abduction to the alleged theft-property assaults carried out by Firas, a resident of Aleppo’s AlNeirab
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Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Turkish Police
06-11-2019
Palestinian refugee from Syria Ahmad Hasan Abdul Wahab, displaced from Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, has been detained by Turkish police after he failed to obtain the kimlik temporary protection card.
His family has appealed to the Palestinian embassy and activists to
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Palestinian Students from Syria Allowed to Return to Lebanon
06-11-2019
The Lebanese General Security has green-lighted the return of Palestinian students from Syria to Lebanon.
Some 50 Palestinian students enrolled at the Council of Churches Institute in Lebanon, returned to Syria to sit for high school exams, following cooperation with
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Protest Moves Held at UNRWA Clinic North of Lebanon
06-11-2019
Palestinian refugees gathered at a UNRWA clinic in AlBadawi refugee camp, north of Lebanon, protesting health service cut.
The refugees have denounced the medicine shortage at the clinic, saying they have been forced to purchase drugs at costs that outlive
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Palestinians from Syria among Hundreds Transferred to Greek Mainland
06-11-2019
The Greek authorities transferred hundreds of migrants, including 25 Palestinian refugees from Syria, to the mainland.
International news sources said 800 migrants were transferred from overcrowded refugee camps on Greek islands to the mainland.
The Greek government is expected to
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8 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead in October 2019
05-11-2019
AGPS has documented the death of eight Palestinian refugees from Syria in October 2019 due to war-related incidents.
The list of casualties includes three Palestinians who were tortured to death in Syrian government prisons, three others who were fatally shot
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Palestinian Refugees Denounce Movement Crackdowns South of Syria
05-11-2019
Thousands Palestinian refugees have been trapped in southern Damascus due to the tough cordon imposed by the Syrian government forces on Babila, Yalda, Beit Sahem, and Sidi Miqdad towns.
The Syrian authorities ruled that in order for Palestinian refugees sheltered
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Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Son in Syria
05-11-2019
The family of Palestinian refugee Ibrahim Mohamadiya, from Handarat Camp in Aleppo, have appealed to the national and international human rights bodies, including Amnesty International, to work on gathering data about their relative, who has gone missing for over five
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Palestinian Refugee Tents North of Syria Flooded by Rain Showers
04-11-2019
Tents have been swamped by heavy rainfalls in AlSadaka Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo’s northern outskirts, north of Syria.
Some 35 displaced Palestinian families have been taking refuge in ramshackle and poorly-equipped tents set up in the area.
The
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Cultural Event Held in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian Refugees
04-11-2019
Leisure activities were held in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp by Ayedoon Group. Over 30 Palestinian teens were in attendance.
AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, held by the Syrian government forces and their affiliated popular committees, has been gripped with dire socio-economic conditions as
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Palestinian Youth Appeals for Information over Missing Mother
03-11-2019
Palestinian refugee Osama Redwan AlKhatib, 22, called on the international human rights institutions and concerned authorities to help him garner data about his Egyptian mother Sabrine Ali Shehata, whom he has not met for 20 years.
Osama had lived with
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Volunteers Take Part in Reconstruction of Handarat Camp
03-11-2019
Volunteers from the Palestinian Red Crescent joined a campaign to repair power at the local school in Handarat Camp for Palestine refugees in Aleppo and cleanse the public park.
Palestinian refugees in Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, have been grappling with
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Rights Groups Urge UN to Pressurize Syrian Gov’t to Free Prisoners
03-11-2019
The Caesar Families Association, the Association of Detainees and the Missing in Sednaya Prison, and Families for Freedom have called on the United Nations to urge the Syrian government to free all prisoners and victims of enforced disappearance.
The NGOs
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Palestinian Refugees Rally in Deir Ballout over Squalid Conditions
02-11-2019
Displaced Palestinian families north of Syria rallied on October 31, protesting their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout Camp.
The refugees urged UNRWA, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the concerned NGOs to live up to their responsibilities as
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Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees
02-11-2019
Residents of AlMukhtar Abu Adnan neighborhood in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to speak up against the trash mounds piled up across residential alleyways and access roads for over 10 consecutive days.
Speaking with AGPS, civilians
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Relief Campaign Launched in Khan Dannun Camp
01-11-2019
A so-called “Warm Winter” campaign has been launched by activists and civilians in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, to collect winter clothes and shoes for the most vulnerable children in the area.
Living conditions in Khan
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