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Families of Missing Migrants in Turkey Appeal for Information

Concerns have been raised over the fate of 11Palestinian and Syrian migrants, including Palestinians from Syria, Palestinians from the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip, and Syrian nationals, who have gone missing west of the Turkish seashore, onboard a Greece-bound vessel, since March

Humanitarian Situation Gets Worse in Syria’s Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Palestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been struggling with squalid humanitarian conditions inflicted by the eight-year long warfare. Civilians said the cost of living index in the area is eight times higher than the

Palestinian Families in Syria’s Daraa Camp Appeal for Humanitarian Action

Humanitarian conditions have gone remarkably worse in Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees due to the price leap, poor infrastructure, and absence of vital services. Civilians continue to rail against the mounds of trash and debris piled up in civilian neighborhoods

Palestinian Refugee Muhammad Amayri Secretly Jailed in Syria for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Muhammad Amayri has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state prisons for the eighth year running. Muhammad, a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, was kidnapped by the Syrian government forces on June

Winter Clothes Distributed to Palestinian Orphans in Damascus

The Charity Commission for Relief of the Palestinian people handed over winter garments to 120 Palestinian orphans from Yarmouk camp and other Palestinian refugee camps in Syria. The move comes as part of the group’s attempts to assist Palestinian refugees

AGPS Releases New Report about Palestinians from Syria in Jordan

AGPS has issued a new documentary report entitled "Palestinians of Syria in Jordan". The report sheds light on the situation of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) who fled to Jordan following the outbreak of the bloody conflict in March 2011

Renowned Palestinian Translator Saleh Almani Pronounced Dead

Renowned Syrian-born Palestinian translator Saleh Almani passed away on Tuesday, December 3, in the Spanish city of Valencia at the age of 70. Almani was born in Hums province, in Syria, on 1949 and earned a diploma in Spanish literature

Palestinians from Syria with Disabilities Most Affected by Syrian Warfare

More than 2,300 Palestine refugees with disabilities in Syria have had their lives marred by the unabated warfare and bloody strife rocking the Syrian territories. UNRWA has upon more than one occasion sounded the alarm over the tragic situation

Palestinian Refugee Ziyad Awad Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 3rd Year

Palestinian refugee Ziyad Awad, from AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, has been secretly detained in Syrian government prisons for the third consecutive year. Ziyad was arrested by Syrian security forces on his way to receive his salary in Daraa on

Palestinian Refugee Receives International Referee Certificate

Palestinian refugee Sherif Jarwan Issa, from Khan Dannun refugee camp, received an international arbitration certificate in body building and physical strength after he attended a training course for referees held by the Syrian Arab Sports Federation for Bodybuilding between October

AGPS Underscores Situation of Palestinians of Syria at London Conference on UNRWA

AGPS concluded on Saturday a successful contribution to the one-day conference about the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), held by the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC). Titled “UNRWA at 70: Responding to

Palestinian Refugees in Turkey Denounce Swift Price Leap

Displaced Palestinian families from Syria have sounded distress signals over the dramatic price hike in the Turkish territories at a time when the exchange rate of the local currency has remarkably gone down. Unemployment rates among the Palestinians of Syria

Palestinian Refugees Push for Release of Forcibly Disappeared Persons

Residents of AlMuzeireeb town took to the streets on Sunday, calling on the Syrian government to release Palestinian and Syrian prisoners and disclose the fate of the victims of forced disappearance. 15 Palestinians, among them a woman, taking refuge in

Palestinian Girl Razan Omar Mustafa Secretly Held in Syrian Jail

Palestinian refugee Razan Omar Mustafa, a resident of AlAyedeen camp, in Hama, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Razan was kidnapped by Syrian security forces from her home on September 12

Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Information over Fate of Forcibly-Disappeared Mother

The family of Palestinian refugee Shamsah Rashdan Mohamed Rashdan, aged 63, continues to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of their missing elderly relative along with her daughter Asia Mohamed Sa’id Kweider, 22. The mother and her daughter

Silent March Held in AlNeirab Camp to Push for Women Empowerment

Members of Shams Project to Empower Women organized a silent march in AlNeirab refugee camp, in Aleppo, condemning gender-based violence and discrimination. Palestinian refugees taking part in the march spoke up for their inalienable rights and denounced the violations committed

Palestinian Refugees Rally in Hague over Int’l Community’s Silence Regarding Israeli Crimes

Palestinian refugees from Syria joined a vigil held outside of the International Criminal Court (ICC), in the Dutch city of The Hague, condemning the ceaseless Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people. The protesters called for an immediate probe into Israeli

Germany Contributes EUR 69 Million to Palestine Refugee Agency

Germany has announced new multi-year project funds of up to EUR 69 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The announcement was made during a meeting of UNRWA’s Advisory Commission

Humanitarian Condition of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Deteriorating

Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon continue to express deep concern over their fate in the midst of the large-scale protests sweeping the Lebanese territories for over 40 days to topple the incumbent government. Speaking with AGPS, Palestinian refugee Ali Maatouq

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Denounce Gas Dearth

Dozens of cash-strapped families in Khan Dannun refugee camp said they continue to face a mountainous journey trying to purchase supplies needed for cooking and heating purposes. A resident said civilians have to line up for hours daily to try

Palestinian Boy Becomes Chess Icon in Cyprus

Palestinian child from Syria Mohamed Ayyash has been supervising chess competitions at a sports club in Cyprus’ capital city of Nicosia. Mohamed is supervising 25 players in the club. He is the youngest chess referee in Cyprus and has obtained

Palestinian Refugee Bashar AlMuslih Secretly Held in Syrian Jails for 8th Year

Palestinian activist and journalist Bashar Tayseer Muslih has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state jails for the eighth consecutive year. Bashar was kidnapped, along with his cousin Ali Abdul Kareem Muslih, on January 11, 2013. He is a