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Palestinians in Tasil Amidst the Syrian Revolution
14-02-2025
Fayez Abu Eid | Action Group
Palestinians in Tasil suffered from the horrors of war early on, as the town was one of the first areas to face the brutal war machine of the defunct Syrian regime forces. It was
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Syrian Palestinian: Caesar is the “Real Hero”
08-02-2025
Action Group | Syria
Many Palestinian refugees in Syria have reacted to the revelation of the true identity of the person known as Caesar, describing him as a “real hero,” after Al Jazeera published a special report revealing new
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FAMILIES OF MISSING PALESTINIANS AND SYRIANS: A LIFE UNDER TORTURE
06-02-2025
Action Group | Syria
Thousands of Palestinian and Syrian families endure a tragic reality filled with pain and suffering due to the disappearance of their loved ones in Syrian prisons. In mysterious circumstances, thousands of young men, children, women, and
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Action Group: 82 Palestinian Syrian Victims Died During 2024
29-01-2025
Action Group | Syria
The Action Group’s monitoring and documentation team reported that 82 Palestinian Syrian refugee victims lost their lives in 2024 due to various causes. The data indicates that:
• 51 were military personnel
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What happened to the Palestinian Liberation Army?
21-01-2025
Action Group | Syria
Following the fall of the Syrian regime, no legal changes were implemented concerning Palestinian refugees in Syria. However, one significant development was the abolition of compulsory conscription for both Syrians and Palestinians. This came alongside the
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Syria.. A Green Initiative in the Palestinian Camps
20-01-2025
Fayez Abu Eid
I spoke in a previous report about a painful and harsh phenomenon: the demolition and final removal of homes under the rule of the defunct regime, a widely adopted practice to handle partially or completely destroyed homes
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Khan Dunoun Camp: High Kindergarten Costs Burden Families
18-01-2025
Action Group | Rif Dimashq
Palestinian refugees in Khan Dunoun Camp, Rif Dimashq, are grappling with a severe crisis as skyrocketing kindergarten fees place an unbearable burden on families already struggling under harsh economic conditions and limited incomes.
Families interviewed
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Palestinian-Syrian Family Arrested in Istanbul
17-01-2025
Turkey | Action Group
On Monday, January 14, 2025, Turkish police arrested Palestinian-Syrian refugees Mahmoud Kamel Khalil and his wife Nahla Ahmed Younis, who reside in the Esenyurt district of Istanbul, for not having a temporary protection card (Kimlik). They
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A Liberation Army recruit from Ajnadeen Brigade to Sednaya
16-01-2025
Prison Action Group | Syria
The young Palestinian-Syrian 99Ahmad Khaled Hawash, born on June 28, 1992 in Handarat Camp in Aleppo, died under torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime on February 23, 992016, according to documentation by the
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A Flash in the Dark" is a story by Fayez Abu Eid
14-01-2025
How could a little girl, Rand, who carried a deadly asthma in her chest, the smell of gunpowder in her memory, and lost her father in the darkness of detention, transform her pain into paintings that adorn the walls of
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Arrest of a leader of the Free Palestine Movement
11-01-2025
Action Group |Damascus Countryside
The Military Operations Department of the new Syrian government announced the arrest of the Palestinian-Syrian Nidal Nimer Yousef in the Jdeidet Artuz al-Balad area, who is considered one of the most prominent leaders of the Shabiha
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Protest in front of the Palestinian embassy in Damascus
10-01-2025
Action Group | Damascus
This morning, the Palestinian embassy in Damascus witnessed a gathering of a number of Palestinian refugees who organized a protest in front of the embassy.
According to eyewitnesses, the protesters were harassed by individuals affiliated with
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Lebanon.. Searching for a missing Syrian Palestinian in Baalbek
28-11-2024
Action Group | Lebanon
In an unfortunate incident, activists from the Action Group for Palestinians in Syria reported the disappearance of the Palestinian Syrian refugee "Alaa Mohammed Hassan," residing in the Jalil Camp in Baalbek, eastern Lebanon. He left
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UNRWA: 5,000 Palestinians fled the war in Lebanon to Syria
20-11-2024
Action Group | Syria
The UNRWA Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, said at the Advisory Commission meeting in Geneva the day before yesterday that nearly half a million people, including 5,000 Palestinian refugees, fled from Lebanon to Syria.
Lazzarini added in
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The crisis of delayed aid in Lebanon. Neglect or humiliation?
11-11-2024
Action Group| Lebanon
Syrian Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are suffering from an escalating living crisis due to the delay in the disbursement of their financial entitlements for a full month.
This delay comes amidst difficult economic conditions faced by the
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The return of 3,000 families to Yarmouk Camp
09-11-2024
Action Group | Rural Damascus
The Yarmouk refugee camp for Palestinians south of Damascus has witnessed the return of more than three thousand families to their homes, a step that reflects the residents' desire to restore their normal lives after
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Yarmouk Camp. Abdul Qadir al-Husseini Mosque reopens its doors
30-10-2024
Action Group | Damascus
The Syrian security forces allowed the reopening of the Abdu Qader Al-Husseini Mosque in the Yarmouk camp for prayers, following numerous requests and diligent efforts to restore it. A reporter from the Action Group reported that
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Syria. Removing Palestinian children from the smart card
24-10-2024
Working Group | Syria
The reporter of the Working Group for Palestinians in Syria reported that the majority of Palestinian children have been removed from the smart card, which was introduced by the Syrian authorities for citizens to obtain bread
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Children. Silent victims amidst the conflict
23-10-2024
Working Group | Lebanon
In light of the global humanitarian deterioration and the international silence regarding the ongoing violations in Gaza and Lebanon, the voices of the younger victims remain submerged. Children, the silent victims of this conflict, face a
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Assassination Acts Increasing in AlMuzeireeb
21-01-2023
Palestinian refugees sheltered in Deraa, south of Syria, raised concerns over the unabated assassinations in the area.
Over recent days, heavy gunfire has been detected in the area, resulting in the death of three young men from Deraa’s AlMuzeireeb community
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Drug Abuse Increasingly Reported in AlHusainiya Refugee Camp
21-01-2023
Young men have reportedly been consuming drugs on the streets and at the schools of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq.
Over recent years, residents of AlHusainiya Camp have raised alarm bells over the striking upsurge in the
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Vaccination Campaign Launched in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria
20-01-2023
The Syrian Ministry of Health launched a widespread anti-coronavirus vaccination campaign starting on January 01 to January 26.
Vaccine doses will be made available to everyone, including Palestinian refugees, aged 18 or above.
Confirmed coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported
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US Department of State: Syria Unsafe for Migrant Returns
20-01-2023
The US Secretary of State said Syria is still an unsafe place to return to.
Assistant Secretary of State Julieta Valls Noyes said: “Look, the situation in Syria is terrible, and we don’t believe that conditions are right in Syria
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Folkloric Palestinian Event Held in Northern Syria Displacement Camps
20-01-2023
Hooz Center for Social Development in AlBab city, in northern Syria, launched on Tuesday the “Palestinian Folklore Week” as part of “All for Our Country” campaign.
Participants at the event performed Palestinian folkdances and recited traditional songs and proverbs. The
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Palestinian Refugees Denounce Property-Theft in Yarmouk Camp
20-01-2023
Residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have called on Syrian authorities to take urgent action in response to increasing burglary and violence.
Recently, thieves barged their way into abandoned houses on Street 15 to steal iron
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3 Palestinians Assassinated South of Syria in 2022
19-01-2023
Palestinian refugees in Syria continue to voice deep concern over the shooting attacks and abductions targeting Palestinians and Syrians alike in southern Syria.
In 2022 alone, three Palestinian-Syrian refugees were assassinated in the southern Syrian province of Deraa.
The
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UNRWA Chief Meets With Syrian Official
19-01-2023
Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, met on Thursday with Dr. Faysal AlMiqdad, Syrian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates.
Lazzarini Briefed Miqdad on UNRWA’s efforts
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Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Syrian Security Forces
19-01-2023
Two Palestinian refugees were arrested by Syrian security forces for unknown reasons.
A refugee was arrested on Wednesday, January 18, on his way to a Syrian province. He was born in 1980 in AlNeirab Camp, north of Syria.
The other
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Palestinian Humanitarian Aid Convoy Dispatched to Northern Syria
18-01-2023
A convoy of 21 trucks loaded with aid items from Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1948 has entered northern Syria through the Turkish borders.
The “Dignity 9” convoy is laden with heating equipment, flour, food baskets, winter clothes, and
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Mobile Network Inoperative in Jaramana Camp
18-01-2023
Palestinian refugees sheltered in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, said the telecommunications network has gone out of operation.
Nearly 2,000 mobile lines have been out of action.
The situation has been exacerbated by the chronic power blackout. The
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Fuel Prices Skyrocketing in Syria
18-01-2023
Displaced Palestinian families sheltered in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, expressed fear that they won’t be able to cook their food or keep the cold out of their homes due to exorbitant prices of fuel, as a freezing
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Civilians Accuse UNRWA of Corruption
17-01-2023
Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, accused UNRWA staff of “hypocrisy” and “dishonesty”.
The residents said that prior to the visit of UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini to Aleppo, the Agency’s hygiene chief
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Family Appeals for Release of Palestinian Refugee in Syria
17-01-2023
The family of Palestinian-Syrian man Mahmoud Abdul Sattar Mahmoud has appealed to the Syrian opposition, north of Syria, to reveal the condition of their relative and release him, after he has been forcibly disappeared for over one year and eight
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Residents of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Means of Transportation
16-01-2023
Residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees have called on Damascus governor to work on rehabilitating the main transportation line in the camp.
Photos circulated on social media networks show dozens of residents working for several kilometers at the crack
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Injuries Reported in Gas Cylinder Explosion in Hums Refugee Camp
16-01-2023
Fires broke out at a house in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, after a gas cylinder went off.
Palestinian-Syrian man Ahmed Idris and his wife sustained burns and injuries. They were transferred to a hospital. Heavy material damage
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UNRWA Chief Meets with Aleppo Governor
16-01-2023
Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) discussed with Aleppo Governor the situation of Palestinian refugees in the northern Syria displacement camps of Hindarat and AlNeirab.
Aleppo Governor briefed Philippe
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Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Lash Out at NRC
15-01-2023
Palestinian-Syrian activists in Lebanon have slammed the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) of manipulating the refugees’ suffering to mobilize funds for their campaigns.
A number of PRS accused NRC of lacking transparency and called on the refugees to boycott the organization
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Palestinian-Syrian Receives Best Advertising Writer Award
14-01-2023
Palestinian-Syrian content maker Rani Mohamed Amayri won the best advertising copywriter award in Dubai.
IMPACT BBDO’s Rani Amayri was named ‘Arabic Copywriter of the Year’. The award was provided by Campaign Middle East magazine.
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UNRWA Honours Laureate Palestinian Refugee Students in Syria
14-01-2023
UNRWA honoured a number of preparatory school students who achieved high scores as part of the academic year 2021-22 in Damascus and Deraa.
90 students were honoured in the ceremony, held in the presence of the Syrian Education Minister Darem
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New Passport Procedures Announced by Palestine Embassy in Damascus
13-01-2023
The Palestine Embassy in Damascus called on Palestinian refugees who applied for passport issuance or renewal to show up at the embassy’s office in AlSalhiya.
Embassy staff will take the applicants’ signatures and fingerprints along with their identity documents.
The
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Palestinian-Syrian Delegation Meets With UNRWA Staff in Beirut
13-01-2023
Representatives of the Palestinian-Syrian refugee community paid a visit to UNRWA regional office in Beirut.
The delegation met with UNRWA’s spokeswoman Hoda AlSamra along with the Agency’s Protection Department Chief and lawyer Karol Mansour.
According to the member of the
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Palestinian Refugee Detained in Istanbul
12-01-2023
Palestinian-Syrian refugee Husam AlDeen Hasan, born in 1985, was arrested on Friday, January 06, by Turkish police in Esenyurt district, in the Turkish metropolitan city of Istanbul.
Husam failed to obtain the temporary protection card known as “kimlik” from Turkish
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Malaysia Scholarships Granted to Palestinian Students
11-01-2023
The Department of Education and Higher Education of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Damascus announced the launch of registration procedures for PhD scholarships at the University of Technology in Malaysia.
This full-time research opportunity is made available by the
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Telecommunications Cut Off in AlNeirab Camp
11-01-2023
Palestinian refugees sheltered AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syria province of Aleppo, said the telecommunications network has gone out of operation.
The situation has been exacerbated by the chronic power blackout.
The residents called on the concerned authorities to
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Palestinians of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Urgent Action
11-01-2023
Families displaced from Yarmouk and those who have remained in the camp have slammed the Palestinian Baath Party, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) for dragging their feet regarding their appeals for urgent
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Palestinian Refugees Alarmed by Increasing Abductions in Syria
11-01-2023
Palestinian refugee families sheltered in government-held zones and displacement camps in Syria have raised concerns over the increasing abductions in the area.
AGPS has documented several cases where Syrian intelligence branches and anonymous gangsters have arbitrarily detained, disappeared, and/or harassed
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Darts Championship Kick-Started in Palestinian Refugee Camps
09-01-2023
The Palestinian Darts Federation announced the launch of the Darts Championship in Palestinian refugee camps and communities.
The event aims to selecting a national team representing Palestine at international tournaments.
According to the federation, the game is open for men
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Palestinian Refugees in Aleppo Denounce Delays in UNRWA Aid Delivery
09-01-2023
Palestinian refugees expressed dismay at delayed humanitarian assistance in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo.
A number of refugees told AGPS that they had to travel for several kilometers under freezing temperatures to receive UNRWA food aid items, which were
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Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Burns in Syria Displacement Camp
09-01-2023
Palestinian refugee Ali Salah AlSaabi died of serious burns he sustained following last Friday’s wildfires that rocked his house in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq.
AlSaabi and a number of his injured relatives were rushed to AlMujtahed
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Palestinian Refugee in Syria Dies on Wedding Day
08-01-2023
A Palestinian bride-to-be was pronounced dead hours before his wedding day.
Tareq Younes Abu Hamdah, born in 1998, died on Saturday, January 07, of a sudden health setback. He breathed his last at a hospital in Deraa.
Tareq worked as
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House Damaged by Fire in Jaramana Refugee Camp
07-01-2023
Fires broke out at a house in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, resulting in heavy material damage.
A number of residents choked on fires while others sustained light burns. Firefighters rushed to the scene to extinguish the
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Palestinian Refugee Families in Northern Syria Concerned over Humanitarian Aid Cut
07-01-2023
Palestinian refugee families sheltered in northern Syria displacement camps have been alarmed by the dearth of humanitarian assistance following the Turkiye-Syria earthquake.
UN Secretary-General spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, called for extending authorization for UN cross-border humanitarian operations, which remain an indispensable
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Palestinian Refugee in Syria Released on Kidnapping Ransom
07-01-2023
Palestinian refugee Abdul Wahhab Mohamed Sai’id Abdul Al was released after his family shelled out a ransom of €50,000 to gangsters who kidnapped him last month from Damascus.
Palestinian refugee Abdul Wahab Abdul Al, born in 1986 and raised
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Palestinian Pronounced Dead at Damascus Hospital
06-01-2023
A Palestinian refugee was pronounced dead at a Damascus hospital, south of Syria.
AGPS calls on Abdullah Mohamed Taleb’s relatives to identify him and work on retrieving his body from the hospital.
Abdullah was born in 1952 in Gaza. His
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Power Cables Stolen from Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp
06-01-2023
Power cables have been stolen from abandoned houses and alleyways in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, where civilians’ life has already been marred by the chronic power blackout.
Sources inside the camp said the cables were most probably stolen by drug
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9 Palestinian Refugees Confirmed Dead in Syrian Prisons in 2022
05-01-2023
AGPS has documented the death of nine Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian regime prisons in 2022.
The victims are: Alia Al-Safadi; Nour Hassan Sweid; Marah AlJishi; Ali Ahmed Ali, born on October 1, 1969 and sheltered in AlSabina camp
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Blast Rocks Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria
05-01-2023
A homemade grenade went off at a family house in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, following an altercation between a young man and his fiancée on Tuesday.
The young man and his fiancée were rushed
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780 Palestinian Refugees Returned to Syria in 2022
05-01-2023
Some 780 Palestinian refugees have returned to Syria from neighboring countries to which they fled following the conflict outbreak.
A survey conducted by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) indicates that 460
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Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Lost Their Jobs
05-01-2023
Scores of Palestinian refugees have lost their sources of incomes in war-torn Syria, where the conflict enters its 13th year.
Palestinian refugee families in Syria (PRS) can barely manage to secure their livelihood. Unemployment, debts, high levels of poverty, overcrowded
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Palestinian Refugee Woman Assassinated South of Syria
04-01-2023
Palestinian-Syrian instructor Hanen Mohamed AlAbdullah was fatally shot by anonymous gunmen on Wednesday as she gave a lift to her schoolchild in AlSadd neighborhood, in the southern Syrian province of Deraa.
An AGPS news correspondent said Hanen, a sports teacher
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Palestinians among Asylum Seekers Trapped on Greek Island
03-01-2023
28 migrants, including Palestinian refugees, have been stranded on the Greek island of Ikaria.
Activists from the Aegean Boat Report said the group of migrants includes twelve men, eight women, and five children.
Aegean Boat Report called on the Greek
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First-Aid Course Held for Women in Yarmouk Camp
02-01-2023
The Shuhadaa Clinic, in partnership with Zahrat AlMadaen Association and the Syrian Red Crescent Society held first-aid session in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus.
The course program included first aid, treatment of wounds, fractures and burns, and
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Displaced Families Call for Urgent Return to Yarmouk Camp
02-01-2023
Residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, continue to call on the concerned authorities to facilitate their return to the camp and reconstruct ravaged facilities.
Lawyers warned of ongoing attempts to empty the camp of its
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Palestinian Child Ahmad Aghid AlSarhan Transferred to Orphanage
01-01-2023
12-year-old Palestinian refugee Ahmed Aghid Yaser AlSarhan, born and raised in Yarmouk refugee camp, south of Damascus, was transferred to Dar Sayed orphanage, in AlMezzeh, in Damascus.
Ahmad currently lies at AlMujtahed Hospital, where he underwent a leg surgery.
Vulnerable
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Over 3,800 Reports Issued by AGPS about Palestinians of Syria
01-01-2023
AGPS has released 3,821 daily reports documenting the situation of Palestinian refugees across war-torn Syria.
The reports are available on the group’s website both in English and Arabic: www.actionpal.org.uk.
Other materials, including videos, live snapshots, statistics
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34 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead in 2022
01-01-2023
AGPS has documented the death of 34 Palestinian refugees in Syria in 2022 until January 2023.
The list includes nine Palestinians who were pronounced dead in 2022. 13 refugees drowned at sea and another died on the migration route.
At
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Palestinians of Syria Suffering Multiple Hardships
01-01-2023
2022 has been the hardest for Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria, said AGPS media chief Fayez Abu Eid.
Abu Eid said thousands of Palestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps in northern Syria are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
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Palestinian-Syrian Young Man Makes Outstanding Career in Germany
31-12-2022
Palestinian refugee Suleiman Abu Gheida was recruited by SAP company, the fourth largest Software Development company in the world.
Suleiman got his diploma from a German university. He studied at the Economics Faculty in Damascus before he fled to Germany
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18 Palestinian Journalists Killed in War-Torn Syria
31-12-2022
AGPS has recorded the death of 18 Palestinian journalists in Syria and the secret detention of dozens more since the outburst of deadly hostilities in March 2011.
The causalities died while covering scenes on the battleground or while providing civilians
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Dutch Supreme Court Ends Ban on Family Reunification
30-12-2022
Palestinian refugees in the Netherlands have expressed delight at the High Court ruling that bans on family reunification are illegal under Dutch law.
The ruling was the fourth of its kind in the past few months -- and another setback
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Homeless Palestinian Refugee Child in Syria Cries for Help
30-12-2022
Palestinian-Syrian child Ahmad Aghid Yaser AlSarhan, born and raised in Yarmouk refugee camp, south of Damascus, has been left on his own at AlMujtahed Clinic, where he underwent a leg surgery.
Ahmad lost his parents in the conflict and has
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Power Crisis Exacerbated by Cable Theft in AlNeirab Camp
29-12-2022
Power cables have reportedly been stolen from the western neighborhood of AlNeirab refugee camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, where civilians’ life has already been marred by the frequent power blackouts.
Local sources told AGPS
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AGPS Gets Twitter Blue Verified Badge
29-12-2022
AGPS got the blue verified badge from the Twitter administration, which lets people identify authentic social media accounts.
AGPS media chief said the blue badge is another acknowledgement of AGPS serious efforts to document the situation of Palestinian refugees in/from
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Turkey Makes Residence Exceptions in Neighborhoods Closed to Foreigners
28-12-2022
The Turkish Migration Department announced that certain neighborhoods are off-limits to new residents.
Exceptions are only to be made where necessary to facilitate family reunification. This includes children below 18 and newborns.
A few months earlier, the Turkish government announced
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Qatar Contributes 2.5 Million to Palestine Refugees
28-12-2022
In response to an urgent call for support by the United Nations Relief and Works agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) contributed US $ 2.5 million as supplementary end-of-year funding
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Humanitarian Situation Extremely Alarming in Khan Dannun Refugee Camp
28-12-2022
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said official complaints should be handed over to the concerned authorities over their deteriorating humanitarian condition in the camp.
The residents said UNRWA, GAPAR, and other concerned bodies have
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Palestinian Refugee Missing in Syria
27-12-2022
Palestinian young man Mahmoud Deib Mahmoud disappeared from AlRaml Camp, in Latakia.
According to AGPS data, 333 Palestinian refugees from Syria, including 37 women and girls, have gone missing since the outbreak of the Syrian warfare.
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UNRWA Starts Reconstruction of School, Clinic in Yarmouk Camp
27-12-2022
UNRWA launched works to reconstruct AlFalouja School. Works are slated to be finalized by September 2023.
UNRWA education chief Walid AlKurdi said on Facebook that the Agency has also started the reconstruction of a youth development centre thanks to contributions
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Reconstruction of Yarmouk Refugee Camp in Syria Obstructed
27-12-2022
Facts on the ground prove that the Syrian regime has been manipulating Yarmouk Camp reconstruction file to blackmail Palestinian factions and refugees in the war-torn country.
Over recent years, the Syrian government stipulated that the Palestine Embassy in Damascus remove
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Humanitarian Drive Launched in Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp
26-12-2022
Activists from Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, embarked on a move aiming to raise funds for vulnerable families in the camp.
The drive aims to establish contacts between Palestinian-Syrian expatriates and poor families in the camp
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Palestinian Refugee Families Deprived of Heating Equipment in Syria
26-12-2022
As weather temperature have gone down, Palestinian refugee families in Syria continue to struggle with multiple hardships.
Speaking with AGPS, a number of Palestinian refugees said they have no heating equipment except for blankets and mattresses.
The families expressed
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UNRWA in Syria Accused of Mismanagement
25-12-2022
Activists and NGOs have accused UNRWA staff in Syria of corruption and mismanagement.
The accusations were made in response to the mistreatment Palestinian refugees have been subjected to during the aid distribution process.
A number of refugees said they have
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Residents of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Transportation Means
24-12-2022
Students and workers in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give them daily lifts to their universities and workplaces.
Photos circulated on social media networks show
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Palestinian-Syrian Joins Research Centre in Brazil
24-12-2022
Palestinian-Syrian young man Muhammad Ibrahim Zaidan was recruited as a researcher at the Butantan Governmental Research Institute in Brazil.
Over recent months, Muhammed has actively contributed to antiviral vaccine production, including coronavirus vaccines, in Brazil.
Along with a plethora of
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Palestinian-Syrian Becomes Class-1 Referee
23-12-2022
Palestinian refugee Moemen Ismail Taameh passed the referee tests held by the Syrian Football Federation.
Moemen, raised in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, was nominated as class 1- referee.
Hundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have achieved success
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Residents of Jaramana Camp Launch Distress Signals
22-12-2022
Residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, In Rif Dimashq, continue to sound alarm bells over their poor services and dire socio-economic conditions rocking the area as a result of the steep rental fees, high rates of unemployment, the price
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Situation of Palestinians of Syria Exacerbated by Price Leap
22-12-2022
As Syria has been engulfed by a devastating war since 2011, the conflict has since brought misery and death to Palestinian refugees sheltered in the country.
Prices of food and non-food items have skyrocketed and the exchange rate of
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UNRWA Aid Items Distributed in Hums Refugee Camp
21-12-2022
UNRWA has started distributing food aid items in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums.
Distribution is carried out daily between 08:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Palestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hums have been facing
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Syria's Assad Issues Conditional Amnesty for Draft Dodgers
21-12-2022
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued an amnesty on Wednesday that pardons draft dodgers and helps them avoid prison if they report to duty within three to four months.
Syrians who escaped the mandatory military service and are inside the country
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Palestinian Businessman Achieves Booming Career in Sweden
20-12-2022
Palestinian refugee Mohaned Badawi has achieved an outstanding career in Sweden, where he established several companies and restaurant chains.
Mohaned was born and raised in Damascus, where his father worked as a merchant. He studied computer science in the U
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Palestinian Refugees Living Below Poverty Line in Syria
20-12-2022
The conflict in Syria has led to a food safety disaster in the country, with 93 percent of the population living in poverty.
A number of factors have led to this reality, including the monopoly the armed groups have on
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Property-Theft Reported in Jaramana Camp
19-12-2022
Palestinian refugee families sheltered in and around Jaramana Camp have raised concerns over the increasing theft attempts and home-burglary reported in the area.
Over recent days, a motorcycle was stolen by an anonymous thief.
Over recent years, residents of Jaramana
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Palestinians of Syria Denied Access to Bread Via Smart Card
19-12-2022
A number of Palestinian refugee families said they have not received bread and other food items via the smart cards used by the Syrian government to ration bread and a wider range of subsidized goods, namely fuel, rice, tea, and
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Palestinian-Syrian Child Gets Highest Score at Mental Math Competition
18-12-2022
Palestinian-Syrian child, Muhammad AlZein Alaa Mustafa, raised in Jaramana refugee camp, got the highest score at the mental arithmetic competition in Syria.
18 Arab and foreign countries participated in the contest, which was held in Damascus.
Dozens of displaced Palestinian
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Residents of AlHusainiya Refugee Camp Denounce Poor Hygiene
18-12-2022
Parents and students at AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the poor hygiene at UNRWA-run schools in the area.
Dirty school toilets and bad hygiene practices threaten children’s safety, education, and health, parents told AGPS.
Over recent
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2 Palestinian Refugees Released from Turkish Custody
17-12-2022
Palestinian brothers Ali and Yahya Ashmawi were released by Turkish authorities one week after they were detained in Esenler district, on Istanbul’s European side.
The two refugees were detained for failing to obtain the temporary protection card known as “kimlik”
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Street-Lighting Initiative Launched in Yarmouk Camp
16-12-2022
The Charity Committee has installed new solar panels in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus.
Over recent years, the residents have frequently complained that power cables have been stolen from abandoned houses and alleyways in Yarmouk refugee camp
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UN General Assembly Renews UNRWA Mandate
16-12-2022
This week, the majority of member states of the United Nations voted to extend the mandate for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) until 30 June 2026. Established in 1949 to
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Works Launched to Rehabilitate AlKastal School in Yarmouk Camp
15-12-2022
UNRWA has started reconstruction works at AlKastal School in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus.
Works are expected to be finalized by July 2023.
Earlier this year, Head of the Damascus Education Directorate Suleiman Younes stressed the need
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Palestinian-Syrian Delegation Meets with Egyptian Red Crescent
15-12-2022
Representatives of the Palestinian refugee community from Syria (PRS) in Egypt showed up at the headquarters of the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC).
The PRS delegation briefed ERC’s General-Director Rami AlNader on the abject humanitarian situation endured by Palestinian refugees in
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Son of Sick Palestinian Refugee Woman in Turkey Launches Cry for Help
15-12-2022
A Palestinian refugee called Shadi has appealed to the Palestine Embassy and humanitarian organizations to help his mother with urgent treatment fees.
Shadi’s 53-year-old mother suffers from severe intestinal obstruction. She underwent a surgery at Kartel Turkish hospital.
The mother
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Red Crescent Holds Workshop about Digital Extortion
14-12-2022
The Palestinian Red Crescent Organization wrapped up an awareness-raising campaign on gender-based violence, including in its digital form, at the Qudsaya Girls Modern Secondary School.
The event was held in cooperation with the Danish Red Cross to raise awareness about
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2 Palestinian Brothers Arrested in Turkey
14-12-2022
Palestinian refugees Mohamed and Ali Ashami have been detained by Turkish police in Esenler district, on Istanbul’s European side, after they failed to obtain the temporary protection card known as “kimlik”.
The two brothers, who were displaced from Syria’s Yarmouk
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Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Appeal for Winter Assistance
14-12-2022
Palestinian refugees displaced from Syria in Lebanon have called on UNRWA to take urgent action in response to the dire socio-economic condition and abject poverty they have been grappling with in the Lebanese territories.
At the same time, dozens of
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Palestinians of Syria Enduring Multiple Hardships
14-12-2022
More than twelve years after demonstrations started in Syria, the majority of Palestinian refugees sheltered in the war-torn country have been grappling with an abject humanitarian situation.
“Life has become unbearable. Prices have skyrocketed, house rents have seen a striking
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In-Kind Aid Distributed in Hindarat Refugee Camp
13-12-2022
Oxfam International distributed 600 healthcare kits to vulnerable families living in Ain al-Tal camp (Handarat) for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, north of Syria.
Handarat Camp (also called Ein AlTel Camp) is located to the northeast of Aleppo’s Hill, overseeing the
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Palestinian Refugee in Germany Denies War Crime Accusation
13-12-2022
Another trial was held in Berlin on December 08 against Palestinian refugee Moufeq Daouah who has been accused of committing war crimes in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus.
Human rights sources quoted Moufeq as saying he was
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Palestinian Red Crescent Celebrates 54th Founding Anniversary
12-12-2022
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society celebrated its 54th founding anniversary at the Opera House in Damascus.
Palestinian Ambassador, Samir Al-Rifai, and head of of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Younes Al-Khatib, were in attendance.
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
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Displaced Palestinian Families in Syria Deprived of Fuel
12-12-2022
Palestinian refugees denounced delays in subsidized-fuel distribution by the Syrian government.
Civilians said they need fuel with the advent of cold weather.
Displaced Palestinian families sheltered in displacement camps across the war-torn country expressed fear that they won’t be able
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AGPS Celebrates 10th Founding Anniversary
12-12-2022
The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) celebrates 10 years of commitment, professionalism, and perseverance.
We are a London-based human rights watchdog that monitors the situation of Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria, registered in the UK under number: 09159238
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Palestinian Refugee Families Deprived of Heating Equipment in Syria
11-12-2022
As weather temperatures have gone down, Palestinian refugee families in Syria continue to struggle with multiple hardships.
Speaking with AGPS, a number of Palestinian refugees said they have no heating equipment except for blankets and mattresses.
The families expressed
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Palestinian Refugees Rally in Deir Ballout over Squalid Conditions
11-12-2022
Displaced Palestinian families north of Syria continue to rally for the second consecutive week 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
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AGPS Calls for Protection of Palestinian Refugees in/from Syria
11-12-2022
On the International Human Rights Day, AGPS calls on the international community and UNRWA to assume their responsibilities regarding the Palestinian refugee community and to work on providing those trapped in conflict zones, particularly Syria, with psycho-physical and legal protection
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Khan Dannun Camp Gripped with Water Crisis
10-12-2022
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have set off alarm bells over the acute water crisis which has been ongoing for years across a number of residential neighborhoods.
Civilians have been forced to purchase potable
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Integration Training Becomes Compulsory in Turkey
10-12-2022
Director of Communication and Integration at the Turkish Immigration Department, Gökçe Ok, called on foreigners in Turkey to attend the integration course launched in partnership with the Turkish Ministry of Education.
Ok said participation in the course is
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Displaced Families Accuse Yarmouk Camp Chiefs of Corruption
10-12-2022
Displaced families have slammed the Syrian authorities for turning their back on their appeals to return to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, and reconstruct destroyed facilities.
Officials in charge of Yarmouk Camp file continue to drag
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Activists Call On Displaced Families to Return to Yarmouk Camp
09-12-2022
Activists called on families displaced from Yarmouk Camp to return to their homes due to exorbitant rents in and around Damascus.
In Rif Dimashq, houses are rented at up to 6 million Syrian pounds per year. Several refugee families have
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Palestinian Child Electrocuted in Syria Displacement Camp
09-12-2022
A child was electrocuted while playing on the roof of his family house in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq.
The 12-year-old child sustained burns after he touched a nearby electricity cable. He was rushed to an
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Palestinian Refugee Families Deprived of Heating Equipment in Syria
09-12-2022
As weather temperatures have gone down, Palestinian refugee families in Syria continue to struggle with multiple hardships.
Speaking with AGPS, a number of Palestinian refugees said they have no heating equipment except for blankets and mattresses.
The families expressed
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9 Palestinians Injured in Syria Student Transportation Accident
08-12-2022
At least one student died and nine others were injured after a minibus transferring schoolchildren broke down in AlKhayateen Street, in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq.
24 students from Ras AlEin and AlKawkab schools, run by UNRWA, were onboard the
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Violence Awareness Drive Held in Yarmouk Refugee Camp
07-12-2022
The Palestinian Red Crescent Organization held a so-called “I’m Here” event to combat gender-based violence.
The event comes in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, a UN agency aimed at developing national healthcare strategies and protocols, increasing access
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Initiative Launched to Rehabilitate Health Centre in Yarmouk Camp
07-12-2022
Nour Association for Relief and Development has launched works to turn a destroyed building into a health centre for residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, and adjacent areas.
Before the crisis started in 2011, Yarmouk was
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Palestinians of Syria Lash Out at UNRWA
07-12-2022
Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA over its reluctance regarding their cries for help.
“We’ve been receiving no more a few dollars from UNRWA every three or four months in a country where most of us
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Education Input Improved in Khan Dannun Refugee Camp
06-12-2022
A field study conducted by AGPS has shown a remarkable improvement in education input/output in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq.
Over the past few years, students’ academic results had gone downhill in Khan Dannun Camp for
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Palestinian Refugee Actively Engaged in Vaccine Production in Brazil
06-12-2022
Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ibrahim Zaydan has actively contributed to antiviral vaccine production, including coronavirus vaccines, in Brazil.
Along with a plethora of researchers and experts, Mohamed is working on producing efficient vaccines at the Butantan Biological Institute, in the western
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Student Empowerment Initiative Launched by Palestinian Association
05-12-2022
The Quds Charity, in partnership with AGa Khan International Foundation, established unofficial classes as part of Jousour (Bridges) student-empowerment project.
Over 180 schoolchildren and students have attended courses delivered as part of the drive.
Upon more than one occasion, UNRWA
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Book Fair Held in Hums Camp
05-12-2022
UNRWA inaugurated a book fair at AlShajara School, in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums.
The event comes in line with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), proclaimed on 3 December 1992 by the United Nations
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Switzerland Continues to Support Palestinian Refugees
05-12-2022
At its meeting on 2 December 2022, the Federal Council approved Switzerland's continued support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
UNRWA will receive CHF 20 million annually for the
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Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Syrian Security Forces in Aleppo
04-12-2022
Syrian security services arrested two Palestinian refugees, Ahmed Nazih Faour, born in 1987, and Muhammad Ahmed Ali, born in 1990, from Handarat camp in Aleppo, on charges of using hard currency and transferring money.
Two weeks earlier, the Syrian authorities
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AlHusainiya Refugee Camp Gripped with Water Crisis
03-12-2022
Palestinian refugees in AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to sound distress signals over the acute water crisis in the area.
The residents said water has been frequently cut off for several months, forcing civilians to purchase water from privately-owned
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Palestinians among 27 Migrants Rescued off Turkish Coast
03-12-2022
Turkish Coast Guard Command units on November 30 rescued 27 irregular migrants boarding two life rafts after they were pushed back from Greece.
The rescue operation took place off the coast of Mugla province.
The Rescue and Follow-Up Cell said
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Syrian Government to Transfer Cash Aid Via Smart Card
03-12-2022
Syrian Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection, Omar Salem, said government subsidy will be grants will be distributed through the smart card.
According to Salem, the financial support amount is 5,000 billion Syrian pounds, which will be distributed
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Free Medical Days Held in Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp
02-12-2022
The Quds Charity, in cooperation with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR), announced the launch of free medical days in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq.
The two-day drive was launched on November 30.
According to UN
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Palestinian Refugee & His Wife Missing on Migration Route
02-12-2022
Palestinian refugee Mohamed AlAli and his expectant wife Nour Arbani disappeared off Greek seashores after they boarded a Europe-bound migrant boat from Turkey.
Their relatives have lost contact with the couple since October 31.
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Over 36 Palestinians Killed by Chemical Weapons in Syria
02-12-2022
The Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare serves as a reminder of the “chemical massacre”, perpetrated on August 21, 2013 in Rif Dimashq, and which claimed the lives of dozens of innocent Palestinians.
AGPS warns that
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AGPS Calls for International Protection of Palestinians in/from Syria
01-12-2022
AGPS calls on the international community and UNRWA to assume their responsibilities regarding the Palestinian refugee community and to work on providing those trapped in conflict zones, particularly Syria, with psycho-physical and legal protection.
AGPS also stresses the need to
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Rainwater Swamps Civilian Homes in Khan Dannun Camp
30-11-2022
Displaced families in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, have raised concerns about the upshots of the heavy rains that swamped residential neighborhoods in an area that has been grappling with poor infrastructure and hackneyed sanitation networks.
Pictures and
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Building Collapse Risk Increasing in Yarmouk Camp
30-11-2022
A three-story building collapsed in Haifa Street, in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus.
The building sustained heavy material damage due to violent shelling by the Syrian and Russian air forces.
In 2019, the United Nations Institute for
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Residents of AlNeirab Camp Launch Distress Signals
30-11-2022
Activists from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, north of Syria, have called on expatriates previously sheltered in the camp to lend a hand to vulnerable families in the area.
Poor economic conditions, unemployment, and the delay in UNRWA
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Spain Contributes to Rehabilitation of Clinic in Yarmouk Camp
29-11-2022
With support from the Government of Spain, works have been under progress to reconstruct and equip a clinic located in AlMadres Street, in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees.
The clinic will go operative in September 2023.
At the same
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60% of Deraa Camp Partially Destroyed
29-11-2022
Over 60% of houses, buildings, and commercial facilities in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, sustained partial damage due to the air strikes launched by the Syrian and Russian forces since the outbreak of the conflict.
Over 20%
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Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins Bodybuilding Championship in Sweden
28-11-2022
Palestinian-Syrian young man Hassan Kablawi won the first place in the bodybuilding championship held in Göteborg, Sweden.
Hasan was raised in AlAyedeen refugee camp, in Latakia, Syria.
Hundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have achieved success stories, despite
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UNRWA to Deliver Aid to Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon
28-11-2022
UNRWA started sending text messages to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon over cash aid delivery covering the months of July and August.
UNRWA called on concerned refugees to show up at OTM offices and present their identity documents in order to
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Palestinian Refugees Denounce Power Blackout in Syria Displacement Camps
28-11-2022
Palestinian refugee families sheltered in displacement camps across war-ravaged Syria said their humanitarian situation has been exacerbated by the chronic power blackout.
Households in Palestinian refugee camps face a six-hour cut. At times, power is completely cut off for days
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UNRWA: Palestinian Refugee Women, Girls Subjected to Violence
28-11-2022
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) joined the global call for an end to gender-based violence under the UN Secretary-General’s 2022 UNiTE campaign: UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women and
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2 Palestinian Girls Win Bronze Medal at Sports Contest
27-11-2022
Two Palestinian girls from AlIsraa Sports Club snatched the third place in the Syrian Arab Republic Championship for sports clubs and houses in the martial eagles sports, which was held by the Martial Arts Union in AlJala Sports Hall in
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Palestinian Writer Wins Hana Minah Novel Competition
27-11-2022
Palestinian writer Suzanne AlSaabi won the first prize for her novel "As if I'm Dancing Like an N", which she presented in the Hanna Mina competition for Arabic novel organized by the Syrian Ministry of Culture.
Suzanne’s family
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5 Palestinian-Syrian Children Separated from Parents in Sweden
27-11-2022
Over the past three months, five Palestinian refugee children were separated from their families in Sweden.
Social Services Office in Sweden, known as “Socialstyrelsen” continue to intern children on claims he/she is at risk of physical or mental harm by
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Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Launch Humanitarian Drive
26-11-2022
Palestinian activists embarked on a humanitarian campaign to raise funds for displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon.
Food items, medicines, and winter clothes will be collected as part of the campaign.
Donors should show up at the PRS
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Residents of Khan Eshieh Facing Squalid Conditions
26-11-2022
Palestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp have been struggling with squalid humanitarian conditions inflicted by the twelve-year warfare.
Palestinian families have been overburdened by the price leap, food shortage, and poor services.
According to UN data, Khan Eshieh
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Cleaning Campaign Launched in AlAyedeen Refugee Camp
25-11-2022
The Palestinian Refugees Department in cooperation with CSO’s embarked on a campaign to cleanse residential alleywas in AlAyedeen refugee camp, in Hums.
Palestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hama have been facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation as a result
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Residents of AlNeirab Camp Appeal for Night Trains
25-11-2022
Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, appealed to the Syrian authorities to secure night train trips from/back to Aleppo in as a solution to overcrowded public transportation.
Students and parents at AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in
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UNRWA Pledges to Secure Fuel to Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon
24-11-2022
Acting Director General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), Munir Manna, promised, during his meeting with the Joint Palestinian Action Authority in Lebanon, on Tuesday, November 22, to secure fuel for the Palestinian refugee families
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Water Crisis Ongoing in AlHusainiya Camp
24-11-2022
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to denounce the acute shortage in potable water due to frequent breakdowns in the power network.
The cash-strapped families have been overburdened by the exorbitant prices of water sold
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Student Violence Reported in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Syria
24-11-2022
Reports of violence and school-drop outs have increasingly emerged in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia.
A few days earlier, an altercation burst out between schoolchildren in the UNRWA-run AlKhayriyah School, resulting in injuries.
Many Palestinian children have dropped
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Abductions, Property-Theft Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria
24-11-2022
Palestinian refugee families sheltered in and around Damascus have raised concerns over the increasing theft attempts, home-burglary, and abductions reported in the area.
Several women have had their mobile phones and personal belongings stolen in public amenities and overcrowded markets
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Palestinians among 450 Irregular Migrants Rescued off Greek Coast
23-11-2022
Political advisor to the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ahmed Al-Deek, said all migrants (500) onboard the boat that suffered engine breakdown southwest of the Greek island of Crete were rescued.
Al-Deek said the migrants, including Palestinians, have
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Palestinians of Syria Denounce Mistreatment by Bank Staff
23-11-2022
Palestinian refugees said they have not received rice cash grants announced by UNRWA.
The refugees said distribution staff told them that no such allowances have been disbursed so far.
At the same time, a number of families said they received
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UNRWA in Jordan Conducts Poll for PRS
22-11-2022
Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan received text messages from UNRWA to conduct a family questionnaire through IOD.Parc consulting company.
UNRWA said the poll will help the Agency identify the refugees’ satisfaction with UNRWA’s emergency services along with their
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Palestinians in Northern Syria Continue to Rally over Dire Conditions
22-11-2022
Displaced Palestinian refugees continue to rally for the ninth consecutive day in Deir Ballout and Muhammadiya camps, north of Syria, protesting the deteriorating living conditions in the poorly-equipped facilities.
The refugees called on AFAD, UNRWA, and all other concerned parties
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Palestinian Handicrafts Workshop Wrapped Up in Turkey
21-11-2022
The Turkish Association in Solidarity with Palestine (FIDAR) wrapped up on Monday a course in embroidery and traditional Palestinian handicrafts, in an exhibition held in the city of Osmaniye, south of Turkey.
Palestinian refugee women and girls participated in the
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UN Delegation Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees
21-11-2022
A United Nations delegation paid on Sunday a visit to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, Syria.
The delegation was accompanied by representatives of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and representatives of the
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Palestinians from Syria Subjected to Frail Legal Status in Turkey
21-11-2022
Palestinian refugees in Turkey continue to face an ambivalent legal status and denied access to vital relief services.
Palestinian refugees, particularly those fleeing war-torn Syria, are unable to access vital services as legal aid and protection in cases of
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Cleaning Campaign Launched in AlHusainiya Refugee Camp
20-11-2022
The municipality of AlHusaniya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, embarked on a drive to cleanse residential alleyways.
Garbage and rubble have also been cleared from the area.
Over recent years, residents of AlHusainiya camp have denounced
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Khan Eshieh Camp Gripped with Chronic Power Blackout
20-11-2022
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the electricity rationing imposed by local authorities, saying an eleven-hour cut/one-hour supply has been implemented in the area.
The residents also said their lives are at risk due
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Palestinian Refugees Denounce Property-Theft in Yarmouk Camp
20-11-2022
Residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have called on Syrian authorities to take urgent action in response to increasing burglary and violence.
Recently, thieves violently beat a resident after they broke into his family home, resulting
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Medical Clinics Complex Inaugurated in Sabina Camp
19-11-2022
Ambassador of the State of Palestine in Damascus, Dr. Samir AlRifai, inaugurated on Thursday, October 17, the specialized medical clinics complex at Sabina camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq.
The facility is aimed at providing healthcare services to
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252 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn Syria
19-11-2022
AGPS has recorded the death of 252 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria. Hundreds more have gone orphaned after they lost one or both of their parents in the deadly warfare.
The list of Palestinian victims includes 70 children who
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Cholera Cases Increasing in Syria Displacement Camps
18-11-2022
The Syria Response Coordinators Team said that new cholera infections are recorded almost daily in northern Syria, particularly in displacement camps in northwestern Syria(almost 25% of the total cases recorded in the area).
AGPS has frequently warned of the spread
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Building Collapses in Yarmouk Camp, Property-Theft Ongoing
18-11-2022
A four-story building fell down in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. No injuries were reported.
Local sources warned of similar incidents due to cracks inflicted by heavy shelling by Syrian and Russian fighter jets.
The residents also
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Residents of Deraa Camp Sound Alarm over Property-Theft
18-11-2022
Property-theft attempts have increasingly been reported in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, as many families fled the area following the latest surge in violence and clashes.
A resident said the gang of thieves includes Abu Udai AlKader
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PA: Palestinian refugees rescued in Mediterranean Sea
17-11-2022
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that dozens of Palestinian irregular migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean Sea off the coasts of Libya and Greece.
The political adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Al-Deek, said
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Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Applaud Reconstruction Initiatives
17-11-2022
Palestinian refugees acclaimed a new initiative launched to reconstruct houses in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus.
Vulnerable families will also benefit from a new power generator installed as part of the initiative.
The Charity Committee installed 14 solar panels
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Palestinian Refugees in Syria Urge UNRWA to Increase Cash Aid
17-11-2022
Palestinian refugees in Syria have called on UNRWA to increase humanitarian aid and cash grants and to deliver them to the concerned refugees every month rather than every four months.
UNRWA provides assistance to over 438,000 registered Palestinian refugees
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Campaign to Raise Diabetes Awareness Launched in Dumar
16-11-2022
Volunteers from Dummar Community Centre, run by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Syria, in cooperation with the Danish Red Cross, held an awareness-raising event for Palestinian and Syrian students at Samir Al-Nahhas School in Dummar, west of Damascus.
The
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Palestinians Rally in Deir Ballout over Abject Conditions
16-11-2022
Displaced Palestinian refugees have rallied in Deir Ballout camp, north of Syria, protesting their deteriorating living conditions in the poorly-equipped facility.
The refugees called on AFAD, UNRWA, and all other concerned parties to take up their responsibilities regarding the squalid
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DNA Samples of Relatives of Migrant Boat Victims Dispatched to Tunisia
15-11-2022
The political advisor to the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ambassador Ahmed Al-Deek, said that DNA samples taken from the families of missing Palestinians arrived in Tunisia yesterday.
This comes after dead bodies of migrants were spotted off
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Free Medical Days Held in AlRamadan Refugee Camp
15-11-2022
The Quds Charity, in partnership with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) announced the launch of free medical days in AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, on November 16-17.
Residents with digestive, gynecological and/or pediatric
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Displaced Palestinian Refugees Return to Deraa Camp
15-11-2022
Calm has been restored in southern Syria after the end of clashes between local armed groups and ISIS militias in AlSadd neighborhood, in Deraa.
A number of Palestinian refugee families who fled the adjacent Deraa Camp and AlSadd returned to
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Palestinian Refugees Rally in Northern Syria over Squalid Conditions
14-11-2022
Displaced Palestinian refugees have rallied in Deir Ballout camp, north of Syria, protesting their deteriorating living conditions in the poorly-equipped facility.
The refugees called on AFAD, UNRWA, and all other concerned parties to take up their responsibilities regarding the squalid
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Residents of Hindarat Camp Appeal for Urgent Reconstruction
14-11-2022
Activists and civilians sheltered in Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, have been appealing to all concerned parties to work on reconstructing civilian homes and facilities that have been reduced to rubble all the way through Syria’s ten-year conflict.
Left without
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Palestinians from Syria Appeal for Justice, Humanitarian Assistance
13-11-2022
More than twelve years after demonstrations started in Syria, the majority of Palestinian refugees sheltered in the war-torn country have been grappling with an abject humanitarian situation.
UN data indicates that over half of the Palestine refugees in the country
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Four Palestinians from Yarmouk Camp Arrested by Syrian Regime
13-11-2022
Four Palestinian refugees, including a 15-year-old child, were arrested on November 09 after Syrian security forces broke into their houses in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria.
Local sources said members of the Fourth Division showed up in
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34 Palestinians from Syria killed since start of 2022
13-11-2022
At least 34 Palestinian-Syrian refugees have been pronounced dead since the start of 2022 until November.
The list includes 31 civilians.
14 refugees drowned at sea while another died on the migration route. Another three victims were assassinated; Three
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Relief Items Distributed in Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees
12-11-2022
The Syrian Red Crescent distributed relief items to residents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria.
700 families received food baskets and flour bags.
All the way through Syria’s twelve-year conflict, residents of Daraa Camp have been grappling
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Pro-Regime Group in Syria Suffers Malnutrition
12-11-2022
Members of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian regime, have been grappling with food shortage inside military barracks.
A PLA fighter told AGPS there are no food items except for scraps at military sites due to
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Palestine Refugee Agency in Lebanon Warns of Grant Scams
11-11-2022
UNRWA in Lebanon warned of fake links and message sent to registered Palestinian refugees.
A number of refugees received cash grant scams on whatsapp allegedly sent by UNRWA as a winter allowance.
The Agency said the refugees should not send
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Palestinian Refugees Left without Livelihoods in Northwestern Syria
11-11-2022
Unemployment and poverty rates have increased sharply in northwestern Syria, where dozens of displaced Palestinian refugee families have been taking shelter.
The loss of livelihoods has generated negative consequences on income sources and purchasing power in the area. Access to
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Palestinians among 6 Migrants Hit in Road Accident
11-11-2022
Six migrants, including Palestinians, were wounded in traffic accident on the Hungary-Austria border as Austrian police were chasing a car carrying migrants from Hungary.
Police attempted to stop the smuggler van, with 15 migrants onboard, before it hit a school
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AlRaml Refugee Camp Swamped with Rainfalls
10-11-2022
Displaced Palestinian families in AlRaml refugee camp, in Latakia, have voiced deep concern over the upshots of the heavy rains that swamped residential neighborhoods.
The area is already overburdened by poor infrastructure and hackneyed sanitation networks.
Pictures and videos circulated
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AGPS Issues “Coming Out from Under Rubble” Report
10-11-2022
AGPS issued a new report entitled “Coming Up from Under Rubble” to underscore the abject humanitarian situation endured by Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria.
The 50-page report includes 31 success stories achieved by Palestinian refugees from Syria despite the challenges
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Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Fuel Crisis
09-11-2022
Residents of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said they have not received fuel supplies urgently needed with the advent of winter.
Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in the area continue to sound distress signals over the
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Palestinian Refugee Wounded in Deraa
09-11-2022
Three civilians, including a Palestinian refugee, sustained wounds due to the simmering clashes with ISIS militias in AlSadd neighborhood, in Deraa city, south of Syria.
Palestinian refugee Amar AlAyedi was gunned down in the chest as he tended to a
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3 Palestinian Refugees Win Best Teacher Award in Syria
08-11-2022
Three instructors at schools run by the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Syria came on top of the winners list at the Mohammed bin Zayed Award for the Best GCC Teacher competition.
Mohammed bin
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Palestinian Refugee Woman Rescued off Aegean Sea
08-11-2022
Greek coast guard rescued a total of four illegal Palestinian migrants at sea, south of Samos island in the East Aegean.
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said police located and rescued four migrants who told authorities they were onboard
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Rubble-Clearance Ongoing in AlHajar AlAswad
07-11-2022
Syrian authorities started removing debris from AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, adjacent to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees.
The AlHajar AlAswad council said debris has been removed from Tishreen neighborhood pending similar drives in other neighborhoods. Efforts have also been ongoing to
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Displaced Families Call for Urgent Return to Yarmouk Camp
07-11-2022
Activists continue to call on residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, to return to the camp and retrieve their property as the only way to pressurize authorities to reconstruct destroyed infrastructure and vital facilities.
Lawyers
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Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in War-Torn Syria
06-11-2022
Palestinian-Syrian refugee Ahmad Ali Falaha, born in 2001, was pronounced dead on November 06, 2022.
Ahmad, a resident of Deraa Camp, south of Syria, was killed as he fought alongside opposition groups against ISIS terrorists in the southern Syrian province
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Pro-Regime Militias in Syria Crack Down on Palestinian Families
05-11-2022
Members of the regime’s Fourth Division in AlQabon neighborhood forced Palestinian families out of the area as they attempted to inspect their homes.
A number of Palestinian families who have been overburdened by exorbitant rents have attempted to return to
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Palestinian Refugee Drowns Off Greek Coast
05-11-2022
Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ali Mansour Zarkein was pronounced dead after a boat carrying illegal migrants drowned off a Greek coast.
23 dead bodies were removed off Greek coast on after the boat capsized on November 01. Another 12 migrants were
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Power Cables Residents of AlSabina Camp
03-11-2022
Residents of AlSharkatli neighborhood in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, warned of increasing electrocution cases due to suspended power cables.
Suspended the length and breadth of its alleyways there is a web spun from electricity cables and
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Fires Break Out in Jaramana Camp Due to Short Circuit
03-11-2022
Fires broke out at a civilian house in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq.
Heavy material damage was reported.
The fires burst out in AlKhasas neighborhood. Material damage was inflicted on the house of Palestinian refugee Abu Thaer
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Owners of Destroyed Houses Appeal for Recompensation
03-11-2022
Activists and residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, appealed to the Syrian authorities, UNRWA, the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) and the Palestine Liberation Organization to provide cash grants to residents whose houses have
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Palestinians among Dozens of Asylum Seekers Deported from Serbia
02-11-2022
Serbian authorities conducted an operation in Sombor city that led to the detention of dozens of migrants, including 17 Palestinian refugees.
The undocumented migrants were reportedly taken to reception centers pending their forced deportation to camps set up in borders
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Damascus Governor: Efforts Ongoing to Rehabilitate Yarmouk Refugee Camp
02-11-2022
Damascus Governor Mohamed Tareq Kreshati said efforts have been under progress to rehabilitate vital services in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees.
He said several reconstruction drives have seen the day in cooperation with CSOs and concerned authorities.
In a statement
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Palestinian Refugees Refuse to Return to Syria over Abduction Concerns
01-11-2022
More than eleven years into the Syrian conflict, thousands of Palestinian refugees continue to suffer protracted displacement. The Syrian regime has forcibly displaced thousands of Palestinians and Syrians.
Today, those who wish to return to the vastly devastated refugee camps
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Stray Dogs Sway AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees
31-10-2022
Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have raised concerns over their children’s safety as packs of stray dogs have been spotted in and around the camp.
The refugees have appealed to the concerned authorities and NGOs
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Water Crisis ongoing in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees
31-10-2022
The Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief repaired power generators and installed new ones in order to help rehabilitate the main water unit in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq.
Residents of Jaramana Camp, located a few kilometers away
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Palestinian Refugees Left without Healthcare in Syria
11-10-2022
A report issued by AGPS on the World Mental Health Day has sounded alarm bells over the deteriorating humanitarian condition of Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria.
The warfare in Syria, which has now entered its eleventh year, has had traumatic
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Children Vaccination Campaign Kick-Started in Syria
10-10-2022
With support from WHO, UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Ministry of Health in Syria has launched a polio, measles and rubella vaccination campaign across the country.
The 10-day campaign, which began on 9 October 2022, aims to
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Syrian Regime to Welcome Hamas Delegation
10-10-2022
The Syrian regime will welcome representatives of Hamas and other Palestinian factions soon, according to a report.
Pro-regime newspaper Al-Watan said on Monday the meeting between the Gaza rules and Syrian officials will happen "in the next few days".
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1st Cholera Case Report in Northern Syria Displacement Camp
09-10-2022
The first case of cholera disease was reported in Deir Ballout camp, in the northern Syrian region of Efrin.
Earlier this month, the Assistance Coordination Unit warned of the spread of cholera in northwestern Syria, as a result of malnutrition
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Palestinian Refugees in Khan Dannun Camp Appeal for Fuel Supplies
08-10-2022
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced delays in subsidized-fuel distribution.
Civilians said they need fuel with the advent of cold weather.
Displaced Palestinian families sheltered in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, expressed fear that they
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Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA Clinic
08-10-2022
Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Qudsaya town have denounced mistreatment at the UNRWA-run clinic.
A number of patients, including children, who showed up at the facility for treatment and vaccination have reportedly been mistreated by paramedics at the clinic.
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MP: A Family Needs 1.5 Million Per Month to Survive in Syria
08-10-2022
Member of the Syrian People’s Assembly, Mohamed Zuheir Tinawi, said a family in Syria needs 5.1 million Syrian pounds per month.
Tinawi pointed out that the wages of state labourers have become “detached from reality,” and barely afford
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UNRWA to Embark on Reconstruction Project in Yarmouk Camp
07-10-2022
An activist from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, said UNRWA is slated to launch a project to build a youth development centre and a school comprising 24 classrooms.
The project will last for nine months and is
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Red Cross Delegation Shows Up in Hindarat Refugee Camp
06-10-2022
Representatives of the International Red Cross paid a visit to Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees to inspect the humanitarian situation in the area and civilians’ access to water.
Recently, the Red Cross provided the camp with water tanks.
The General
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Khan Dannun Camp Gripped with Water Crisis
06-10-2022
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have set off alarm bells over the acute water crisis which has been ongoing for years across a number of residential neighborhoods.
Civilians have been forced to purchase potable
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Syria Education Ministry: School Shifts Will Not Be Changed
05-10-2022
The Syrian Ministry of Education said it has approved the launch of the school year at all public and private kindergartens and schools.
School shifts start from 08:00 a.m.
Palestinian refugee schoolchildren and students continue to struggle with
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Government of Austria Contributes EUR 4.7 Million to UNRWA
05-10-2022
On October 3, the Government of Austria contributed EUR 2.7 million in support of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Health Programme in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. It
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UNRWA Delivers Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in Jordan
04-10-2022
UNRWA has transferred cash grants of 35,1 Jordanian dinars to Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan.
More than 2 million Palestine refugees registered with UNRWA live in Jordan.
There are ten recognized Palestine refugee camps throughout the country
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School Drop-Outs Increasing in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria
04-10-2022
Palestinian refugees sheltered in Ramadan Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, continue to speak out against the sharp nosedive in access to education for Palestinian children sheltered in the area.
Extreme poverty, child labor, early marriage, and enforced disappearance are
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Solar Panels Stolen from Hindarat Camp
03-10-2022
Residents of Hindarat Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo denounced the theft of solar panels installed just a few months ago across residential alleyways.
11 solar panels donated by Shadi Hadid were installed in the camp under the supervision of
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Khan Eshieh Camp Grappling with Transportation Crisis
03-10-2022
A transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, where workers and students continue to face serious difficulties getting to their workplaces and schools.
The residents said bus drivers do not show up on
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Palestinian Girl Gets Highest Score at UNRWA School
01-10-2022
Palestinian-Syrian girl Rama Salam, displaced from Yarmouk refugee camp to Dummar, is among thousands of students who recently passed the national ninth-grade exam. She scored 3,090 out of a total 3,100 points, the highest score of all UNRWA
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UN Body Warns of Cholera-Infected Cancer in Syria
01-10-2022
The Assistance Coordination Unit warned of the spread of cholera in northwestern Syria, as a result of malnutrition and poor immunity, especially among vulnerable people sheltered in substandard facilities.
Director of the Unit’s vaccination program Muhammad Salem attributed the disease
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Palestinian Activist Reyad Hamid Pronounced Dead in Egypt
30-09-2022
Palestinian-Syrian activist Reyad Hamid Abu Muadh was pronounced dead in Egypt.
Reyad assisted scores of Palestinian and Syrian refugees fleeing war-torn Syria to Egypt in 2013.
Reyad was born and raised in Yarmouk Camp. His family hails from Dalata village
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Rights Group Acclaims Rehabilitation of Yarmouk School
30-09-2022
Association 302 for defense of refugees rights acclaimed the upcoming re-inauguration of Assad Ibn AlFourat School in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus.
Association 302 said in a press statement issued on September 29, the school will reopen
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Palestinian Refugees in Sweden Appeal for Permanent Residence Cards
30-09-2022
Palestinian refugees in Sweden continue to appeal to the Swedish authorities to grant them permanent residence permits and enhance their legal status.
In a feature published by the Swedish platform Aktarr, a Palestinian refugee from Syria said he arrived in
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Palestinian Refugee Found Dead off Izmir Coast
25-09-2022
Turkish police on Friday found the body of a Palestinian refugee on a beach in the southwestern Turkish city of Izmir.
The police identified the victim as a 19-year-old Palestinian refugee. He was transferred to the mortuary at a State
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Palestinians Rescued in Tartous Boat Tragedy Arrested
25-09-2022
Syrian security forces reportedly arrested a number of Syrians and Palestinians who survived the tragic boat event off Tartous coast on claims they are wanted for military service.
Posts published on social media network Facebook said sources from AlBasel
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2 Palestinian Refugees Dead, 4 Missing in Syrian Waters
25-09-2022
Two Palestinian refugees died on Thursday and another four have gone missing after a boat carrying illegal migrants capsized off the Syrian-Lebanese coast.
The victims are Iman Mustafa Assaad and Alaa Nizar Kablawi, from AlRaml refugee camp, in Latakia.
The
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Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp Grappling with Bread Crisis
21-09-2022
Palestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to line up for hours outside of the camp’s sole bakery to receive bread.
Getting hold of bread has become an exhausting business in the camp.
Images of
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WHO Sends Supplies to Syria to Deal with Cholera Outbreak
21-09-2022
A plane carrying medical supplies to deal with the spread of a deadly cholera outbreak in war-torn Syria landed in the capital of Damascus on Monday, the World Health Organization said, and another one will follow.
Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO's
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Palestinian Refugees Slam UNRWA
20-09-2022
UNRWA said it will be distributing the second batch of food aid on September 2022.
In a Facebook statement, the UN Agency said it will be sending text messages to the concerned refugees. Palestinian refugees in Syria continue to call
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Activists Warn of Fraud by Bemo & AlHaram Banks
19-09-2022
Activists warned of fraud by staff of Bemo Bank and Al Haram Transfer Company during transfer of cash aid by UNRWA.
Recently, dozens of Palestinian refugees said invalid banknotes were found in their cash grants.
Over recent years, Palestinian refugees
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Palestinians Denounce Complicated Passport Procedures
19-09-2022
The Palestine Embassy in Damascus said passport issuance for Palestinians outside the Syrian territories does not make part of its official mission.
The announcement comes after Palestinians in Syria spoke out against delayed passport issuance while a number of PRS
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Property-Theft Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria
17-09-2022
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced the ongoing property-theft and burglary across residential neighborhoods.
Over recent days, a five-member gang burglarized a civilian home in the area.
Over recent months, power cables have been stolen from abandoned
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Number of Palestinians Dying of Strokes in Syria Gets Higher
18-09-2022
Sudden deaths have increasingly been reported among Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria due to the traumatic upshots of the warfare.
Over recent days, ten Palestinian refugees died of heart attacks or strokes, among them five residents of AlNeirab Camp for
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AGPS: 638 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Prisons
18-09-2022
AGPS documented the death of over 638 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government lock-ups, including 37 women.
77 victims were identified in horrific photos showing thousands of people who were tortured to death in Syrian government penitentiaries and which
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New Zealand Renews Longstanding Multiyear Support to UNRWA
16-09-2022
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and New Zealand have signed a three-year agreement (2022-2024) totaling NZD 3 million (US$ 1.8 million) to support core UNRWA programmes for Palestine refugees
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Property-Theft Ongoing in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees
28-08-2022
Reports of burglary continue to emerge in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees had been taking shelter.
Anonymous gangsters have reportedly stolen furniture from abandoned buildings in and around Yarmouk neighborhoods.
Palestinian families displaced from the
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AGPS: 79% of Palestinians Killed in War-Torn Syria Civilians
28-08-2022
AGPS data indicates that 79% of Palestinians of Syria killed since the outbreak of the conflict are civilians.
21% of those killed are members of armed groups affiliated with the Syrian regime or opposition forces.
The causes of death vary
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Displaced Families Continue to Return to Yarmouk Camp
27-08-2022
Activists continue to call on residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, to return to the camp and retrieve their property as the only way to pressurize authorities to reconstruct destroyed infrastructure and vital facilities.
Lawyers
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Official: 25,000 Asylum-Seekers Kept Out of Greece in August
27-08-2022
Greek authorities have prevented some 25,000 people from entering the country illegally in less than a month, a government official said Wednesday, accusing neighbor and regional rival Turkey of channeling asylum-seekers toward Greece.
That figure is more than three
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Lebanon to Deport 4 Palestinian Refugee Families
27-08-2022
Four Palestinian families are facing the risk of deportation from Lebanon after they were pushed back from Cyprus.
The four families illegally entered Lebanon and risk to be forced back to Syria.
According to data provided by the United Nations
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UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon
26-08-2022
UNRWA pledged to transfer cash grants to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.
The disbursed sum is 25 USD per month. An additional sum of 50 USD covering July and August will also be shelled out to registered refugees.
Palestinian refugees
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92 Irregular Immigrants Caught in Fethiye
26-08-2022
In the operation held in Fethiye district of Muğla, 92 irregular immigrants were caught by the Gendarmerie teams in three minibuses and a car, and five suspects were detained in connection with the incident.
According to the information obtained, a
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Greece to Extend Border Fence with Turkey
26-08-2022
Greece will gradually extend a fence along its border with Turkey and bolster surveillance mechanisms to counter the increasing number of migrants from crossing over, the Greek government said on Tuesday (August 23) following a meeting of the council for
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UN: Situation of Palestinian Refugees Alarming
26-08-2022
Palestinian refugees are struggling for survival and need urgent humanitarian action, warned the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Addressing the UN Security Council, Philippe Lazzarini said: “Since I
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Palestinian Refugees in Syria Urge UNRWA to Increase Cash Aid
25-08-2022
Palestinian refugees in Syria have called on UNRWA to increase humanitarian aid and cash grants and to deliver them to the concerned refugees every month rather than every four months.
UNRWA provides assistance to over 438,000 registered Palestinian refugees
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30 Palestinian Asylum Seekers Detained in Lebanon
25-08-2022
100 asylum seekers, including 30 Palestinian refugees, were arrested by the Lebanese authorities as they were trying to sail to Italy.
The migrants are detained at a custody in the seaport.
On August 22, a number of Palestinian refugees
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UNRWA to Distribute School Furniture to Palestine Refugee Students
24-08-2022
UNRWA pledged to distribute school furniture to all registered Palestine schoolchildren and students in Syria.
As the new academic year has stepped in, Palestinian refugee schoolchildren and students continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the eleven-year warfare across
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Palestinians of Syria Denounce Mistreatment by BEMO Bank Staff
24-08-2022
Palestinian refugees in Damascus have railed against the mistreatment they have faced by Bemo Bank staff.
Refugees who received transaction codes of their cash grants provided by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
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Families Continue to Return to Yarmouk Refugee Camp
24-08-2022
Another batch of displaced families have returned to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees to retrieve their abandoned houses and property which sustained heavy material damage in the conflict.
A number of families managed to reconstruct their houses while others
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Palestinian Families Appeal for Information over Missing Relatives
24-08-2022
Palestinian families from Syria have launched appeals for information about the condition of their relatives who have recently disappeared on the migration route between Turley and Greece.
Speaking with AGPS, a family said a group of youth disappeared on August
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Palestinians Get High Scores at Final High School Exams
23-08-2022
Palestinian refugee students obtained high scores as part of the second session of high school exams.
Student Mohammed Moadh Abdul Hamid Omeish, from Jaramana camp, obtained his high school certificate with a full mark (2900/2900) in the scientific branch.
Student
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9 Palestinians among Dozens of Migrants Rescued off Turkey
23-08-2022
Turkish coast guards rescued 43 irregular migrants, including nine Palestinian refugees, 33 Syrian refugees, and a Yemeni national.
The migrants attempted to illegally reach Greece through the Aegean Sea. They launched distress signals after Greek coast guard pushed the
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Palestinian Refugee Wins 3rd Place in Dubai Championship
22-08-2022
Palestinian refugee from Syria Shadi AlFar won the third place in Dibba International Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in the United Arab Emirates.
280 participants took part in the contest, held by Dibba body building center at the Meydan Hotel
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Scholarships Granted to Palestinian Refuge Students in Tunisia
22-08-2022
The Department of Education and Higher Education of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Damascus announced the launch of registration procedures for scholarships for PhD studies in Tunisia.
Palestinian refugee students in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan should apply on the
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Clashes as Greek Authorities Evacuate Athens Refugee Camp
22-08-2022
Police and migrants faced off Thursday (18 August) as Greek authorities started evacuating one of the last refugee camps in Athens, officials said, with videos showing authorities using tear gas and a flash grenade.
The attempted eviction of the Eleonas
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Lebanon to Repatriate 15,000 Refugees to Syria
22-08-2022
Syrian Minister of Local Administration and Environment Hussein Makhlouf held a meeting with visiting Lebanese Minister of the Displaced Issam Charafeddine, during which they touched upon measures taken by Syria to secure a safe and quick home return for the
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Over 90% of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Live in Poverty
20-08-2022
The conflict in Syria has led to a food safety disaster in the country, with 93 percent of the population living in poverty, according to the Central Statistics Centre.
A number of factors have led to this reality, including the
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Rights Group: Syrian Regime Withholding Victims’ Death Certificates
20-08-2022
The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) issued a report entitled “The Syrian Regime, Through Its Security Services and State Institutions, Controls the Incidents of Registering the Deaths of Victims Killed/’Disappeared’ in the Armed Conflict Since March 2011”, in which
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Water Crisis Ongoing in Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp
19-08-2022
Palestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been cut off across residential neighborhoods for several days.
Water wells have also gone inoperative due to the chronic power blackout.
An AGPS reporter said most
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Activists Warn of Property Loss in AlNeirab Refugee Camp
19-08-2022
Activists have called on the residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property at low prices.
The activists have warned against attempts by
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Veteran Palestinian-Syrian Actor Bassam Lotfy Dies at 82
19-08-2022
Veteran Syrian-Palestinian actor Bassam Lotfy, best known as the “Dean of Syrian Drama”, passed away on Friday at the age of 82, Syrian media reported.
The Syndicate of Syrian Artists has mourned the death of Lotfy a day after another
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UNRWA Announces Aid Plan for Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon
17-08-2022
UNRWA said it will be delivering cash aid for Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon after it received additional funds.
Every registered refugee will be receiving a sum of 25USD per month (July and August). An additional grant of 50
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EU Confirms EUR 97 Million Contribution to Palestine Refugees
17-08-2022
In the aftermath of the latest Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, the European Union (EU) Representative to West Bank and Gaza, Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff, and other EU Member States’ representatives visited on Tuesday UNRWA Beach Preparatory School
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Palestinian Refugee Child Killed by War Remnants in Syria
17-08-2022
A Palestinian refugee child died after a suspicious object went off in Hanano.
The victim is ten-year-old Abdullah Ahmad Saker, a resident of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, north of Syria.
Landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised
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UNRWA Accused of Discrimination
16-08-2022
Palestinian activists lashed out at UNRWA recruitment policy in Syria, saying the agency has been abusing power to hire people on the basis of their political affiliations.
Palestinian refugee Leyla Hussein said 80% of UNRWA staff are Syrians rather
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Damascus Training Centre Opens Up Student Registration
15-08-2022
The Damascus Training Centre (DTC), run by UNRWA, has started accepting enrollment applications for the academic year 2022-23.
Vocational training courses include engineering, marketing, design, accounting and pharmacy.
The DTC provides a range of one-to two-year professional and semi-professional
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UNRWA Starts School Reconstruction in Hindarat Camp for Palestinian Refugees
15-08-2022
UNRWA has launched works to rehabilitate AlJalil School following contributions by UNICEF.
Reconstruction works will be carried out by the General Engineering and Contracting Company in cooperation with the Aleppo Education Directorate and Muhammad AlTayeh Company.
Activists and civilians sheltered
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Syria Responds to French Accusation Regarding 2013 Tadamon Massacre
15-08-2022
Syria dismissed recent French statements that accused Damascus’ forces of war crimes.
On August 12, the French Foreign Ministry published a statement, “Fight Against Impunity”, saying it received important documentation of possible crimes committed by Syrian regime forces.
An official
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AlHusainiya Camp Grappling with Economic Crisis
14-08-2022
Shopkeepers in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced the economic recession rocking the area due to a decline in purchasing power and the increase in poverty rates.
The price leap and the loss of livelihoods in Syria has affected consumers
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Fires Rock Civilian House in AlNeirab Refugee Camp
14-08-2022
An AGPS correspondent in Aleppo said fires broke out at the house of Palestinian refugee Ahmed Hadeiri, in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria.
Heavy material damage was inflicted on the house.
The residents rushed to the scene to
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Palestinian Refugee Youths in/from Syria Caught Between Hammer and Barrel
14-08-2022
Palestinian refugee youths continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the ten-year warfare in Syria, amidst a deadly pandemic outbreak.
The war has resulted in increasing rates of juvenile delinquency, unemployment, and psychological disorders.
Reports of drug consumption and
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Palestinians Traveling from Beirut Airport Subjected to Extra Fees
13-08-2022
The Lebanese authorities imposed exit fees on Lebanese and non-Lebanese passengers, including Palestinian refugees from Syria, at Rafic Hariri Airport, in Beirut.
Passengers with touristic visas should pay 35 USD while businessmen should pay 50. First-class passengers pay 65
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Residents of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Urgent Reconstruction
13-08-2022
Residents of Yarmouk Camp continue to call on the concerned authorities to allow them a safe return to their homes and to press ahead with reconstruction projects.
Civilians said infrastructure, including power and water networks, along with other vital facilities
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Thief Shot Dead in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees
13-08-2022
A gangster involved in property-theft in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, Syria, was fatally gunned down on Saturday as he attempted to burglarize a house. Other members of the gang were detained over similar accusations.
Reports of
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France Provides Documents about Tadamon Massacre by Syrian Regime
13-08-2022
On Friday, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in a statement, revealed about documentations it obtained of possible crimes committed by Syrian government forces against the Syrian people.
The documentations include videos and photos that prove the government
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UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinians of Syria
12-08-2022
UNRWA started sending text messages to Palestinian refugees who will be receiving cash grants from the Agency.
The grant covers three months and will be handed over to the most vulnerable families registered with UNRWA.
The refugees will be
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Scores of Palestinian Families Denied Access to AlHajar Aswad
12-08-2022
Syrian security forces allowed 200 families to return to AlHajar AlAswad area, south of Damascus, while hundreds of others have been denied access to the area.
So far, 1,000 families, including Palestinian refugees, have returned to AlHajar AlAswad. Other
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Syrian Regime Tightens Grip on Palestinian Refugee Camp
11-08-2022
Palestinian refugees in the AlHusainiya camp, in Rif Dimashq, launched distress signals over the arbitrary checkpoint pitched by the Syrian regime forces, blocking refugees’ access out of and into the area.
Palestinians and Syrians passing through the area have
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Missing Palestinian Refugee from Syria Spotted in Germany
11-08-2022
Palestinian young man Firas Abu AlAla, who disappeared on August 9, was spotted in Berlin, Germany.
Firas, born and raised in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, fled war-torn Syria to Germany with his family following the conflict
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Explosive Device Goes Off in Deraa Camp
10-08-2022
A blast rocked Deraa refugee camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, after an explosive device went off at April 7 School.
The explosive device was implanted by anonymous parties at a time when a wedding ceremony was being held
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Schools to Be Rehabilitated in Yarmouk Camp
09-08-2022
Head of the Damascus Education Directorate Suleiman Younes has stressed the need to speed up reconstruction works to rehabilitate all schools in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus.
This came in a meeting with UNRWA’s education chief Walid
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Palestinian Refugee Shot Dead in Syria
09-08-2022
Palestinian refugee Mohamed Jamal Awadi was fatally gunned down on Friday by anonymous gunmen boarding a motorcycle.
Mohamed was gunned down on the Tiberiat access road, near Tel Shehab town, in Deraa, south of Syria.
In another development, the Swedish
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Palestinian Refugee Child Appeals for Family Reunification in Sweden
09-08-2022
The Swedish Migration Department has turned down the appeals of Palestinian refugee child Kenanah Ahmed for humanitarian asylum and family reunification.
Swedish authorities said the stateless child lived in Syria and that her life is not risk. They claimed that
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UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinians of Syria
08-08-2022
UNRWA in Syria said it will start distributing cash grants to Palestinian refugees as of August 15.
Vulnerable Palestinian refugees sheltered in Damascus will be receiving 112,000 Syrian pounds and an additional 17,000 as a flour allowance.
Families
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Palestinians Rally in Sweden in Solidarity with Besieged Gaza
08-08-2022
Palestinian refugees from Syria joined a vigil held in the Swedish city of Helsenbury in solidarity with the beleaguered Gaza Strip.
Protesters called for an immediate cessation of Israeli aggressions on Gaza, which claimed the lives of scores of civilians
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Turkish Police Seize Identity Documents of Palestinian Refugee
08-08-2022
The Turkish authorities seized the passport and the kimlik temporary protection card along with the work permit of Palestinian refugee Nour AlDeen Abu Seyam, who was displaced from Syria.
Abu Seyam said he has been left without travel documents
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20 Palestinians from Syria Missing in 2021
07-08-2022
AGPS annual report covering the situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2021 indicates that 20 Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have gone missing in 2021.
The list includes four refugees who disappeared on way to Europe, one of them was found
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Palestinian Refugee Spotted at Palestine Branch in Damascus
07-08-2022
An ex-prisoner said he had met Palestinian refugee Ahmad Mustafa Maw’ed in a Syrian regime prison.
Ahmad, raised in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, was spotted at Palestine Branch 235 in Damascus.
AGPS data indicates that over 1,800 Palestinian
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Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins Gold Medal in Karate Contest
06-08-2022
Palestinian-Syrian boy Wadii Mahmoud, from Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, won the gold medal in the Kyokushinkai championship (50 kgs).
Wadii has qualified for the Arab Championship, which will be taking place in September 2022 in the
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Poll Conducted in Lebanon over Legal Status of Palestinian Refugees
05-08-2022
Palestinian activists have conducted a poll in Lebanon about the challenges faced by Palestinian refugee students displaced from Syria.
The poll includes questions about the legal hurdles facing Palestinian refugees seeking to enroll at schools and universities in Lebanon or
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Scholarships Granted to Diaspora Palestinians
04-08-2022
The Department of Education and Higher Education of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Damascus announced the launch of registration procedures for scholarships in Pakistan, Cuba, Tunisia, and Morocco.
Palestinian refugee students in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan should apply on
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Palestinian Refugees Released from Syria Prisons
04-08-2022
A number of Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria, were released by Syrian security forces on August 1.
The refugees were held in custody for over seven days.
AGPS has documented the secret detention of
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Palestinian Refugee Student Scores 100% at Medicine Faculty
03-08-2022
Palestinian refugee Salam Ghassan Abu Kharaj passed her exams at the Faculty of Medicine in the Cuban capital city of Havana with a score of 100%.
Salam’s family hails from Safouriya village, in occupied Palestine. She had been raised in
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Palestinian Engineer Wins Gap Green Competition
02-08-2022
AGPS in partnership with the Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR) honoured the Palestinian engineer Abdul Razaq AlHaj Sai’d after he won the first prize of Turkey’s Gap Green university competition.
AGPS media chief Fayez Abu Eid said Abdul Razaq
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2 Palestinian Refugees Win Syria Sports Competition
01-08-2022
Palestinian refugees Ahmad Mazen Awad and Mohamed Naji Hasan, residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, have won the first and second places in martial arts for self-defense in Syria.
Ahmed Awad won the first rank in the youth kickboxing
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Transportation Crisis Ongoing in Khan Dannun Camp
01-08-2022
A transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, since the outburst of the Syrian warfare.
Reporting from Khan Dannun Camp, located some 23 kilometers away from southern Damascus, AGPS news correspondent said civilians’
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Frontex Accused of Complicity in Migrant Pushbacks from Greece
01-08-2022
Europe’s border agency Frontex routinely covered up illegal “pushbacks” of migrants by the Greek coastguard, media reports said Thursday (28 July), citing a leaked internal review.
A 129-page investigation by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) found that Frontex, under former
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Palestinian Refugees in War-Torn Syria Launch Distress Signals
01-08-2022
Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA over its reluctance regarding their cries for help.
“We’ve been receiving a few dollars from UNRWA every three or four months in a country where most of us, Palestinian refugees
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80% of Palestinian of Syria Pronounced Dead in 2021 Civilians
31-07-2022
AGPS data indicates that 85% of Palestinians of Syria pronounced dead in 2021 are civilians.
AGPS report documenting the situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2021 documented the death of 26 Palestinian refugees as a result of war-related incidents
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60 Food-Poisoning Cases Reported in AlNeirab Camp
31-07-2022
60 people sustained food-born intoxications on July 26 after they got food prepared at a restaurant.
The affected persons were transferred to specialized clinics in AlNeirab Camp. They are in a stable condition.
An AGPS news correspondent said the
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Netherlands Chasing Down Syria’s Pro-Regime Militiamen
31-07-2022
The Dutch authorities issued a circular to all Syrians and Palestinians from Syria residing in the Netherlands to provide information about persons affiliated with Liwaa AlQuds militia, affiliated with the Syrian regime.
The move comes as part of a criminal
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UNRWA Delays Cash Aid Delivery for PRS
21-07-2022
UNRWA in Syria said it will be delaying aid delivery to Palestinian refugees until early August.
Sources close from UNRWA said the Agency has not received funds pledged by donor countries.
According to an agreement between the UNRWA Commissioner-General
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Palestinian Refugee Runs for Municipal Elections in Sweden
21-07-2022
Palestinian refugee Zaher Hamid is competing in the Helsingborg municipality council in Sweden and the Skona regional council along with the Swedish Parliament (Nyans party), which advocates for refugee issues and the Palestinian cause.
Zaher, was born in 1970 and
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Palestinian Refugee Dies under Lebanon Trash Mounds
21-07-2022
Palestinian Refugee Sa’id Ahmad Anis, aged 50, tragically died in a waste lab in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon.
A statement by the Domestic Solid Waste Treatment Centre, located in the southern outskirts of Sidon, was clearing dust from
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Yarmouk Camp Residents Lash Out at UNRWA
20-07-2022
Families displaced from Yarmouk and those who have returned to the camp have slammed Palestinian factions, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and UNRWA for dragging their feet regarding their appeals for urgent humanitarian assistance and reconstruction projects.
Refugees said instead of
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Palestinian Refugees Get Basic School Diploma with Honour
20-07-2022
Palestinian refugee student Hala Muayad Hadid, displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Rif Dimashq, got the highest score as part of 9th grade exams across the Syrian Arab Republic.
UNRWA schools across Syria have scored a 94.03% pass rate. 103
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Palestinian Refugees Denied Access to Syria
19-07-2022
A circular published by the Land Operations Directorate in Syria called for banning the entry of Palestinian refugees to Syria unless a permit is issued by Branch 235 to that end. The ban does not include Palestinians with Syrian travel
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Palestinians from Syria Say UNRWA Poll Lacks Transparency
19-07-2022
Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA over a poll launched on July 15, saying it lacks credibility and transparency.
A number of PRS said the poll does not include the refugees’ UNRWA card, mobile phone, and
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Palestinian Girl from Syria Gets Highest Score at UNRWA Schools
19-07-2022
Palestinian refugee from Syria Labiba Ahmad Salim obtained the highest score at UNRWA schools in Tripoli, north of Lebanon. She is also ranked the 7th in Lebanon.
Labiba was displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Naher AlBared Camp, north of Lebanon
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NGO: 1 million People Deprived of Bread in Northern Syria
12-07-2022
The Syria Response Coordinators group said over 1 million people will be deprived of bread in northern Syria displacement camps due to the absence of UN aid.
The absence of UN aid will also deprive 2 million people of food
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Residents of AlHajar AlAswad Appeal for Reconstruction
12-07-2022
Residents of AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, south of Damascus, and Palestinian refugees who returned to the area have called on the concerned authorities to carry out reconstruction works in order to rehabilitate vital facilities, particularly the water network.
The local mayor
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42 Palestinians Arrested in 2021 in Syria
12-07-2022
AGPS said in its recent annual report for 2021 that as many as 1,898 Palestinian refugees have been incarcerated in Syria prisons until the end of 2021, including 42 refugees who were arrested in 2021.
The list also includes
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Palestine Ambassador Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp Cemetery
11-07-2022
Palestine Ambassador in Syria, Dr. Samir AlRefai’, paid a visit to AlShuhadaa Cemetery in Yarmouk Camp.
The delegation included representatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization and of the Palestinian refugee community in Syria.
Over recent years, activists have slammed the
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21 Palestinian Students from Syria Honoured in Mersin
10-07-2022
The Turkish Association in Solidarity with Palestine (FIDAR) honoured 25 students, including 21 Palestinian refugees from Syria.
This came in a ceremony held in Mersin on July 03 for Palestinian refugee students and schoolchildren aged between four and 24.
FIDAR’s
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8 Years since Regime Massacre against PLA in Syria
10-07-2022
July 10, 2022 marks the tenth anniversary of a massacre perpetrated against the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) by unidentified perpetrators.
On July 10, 2012, anonymous militias kidnapped 16 PLA fighters on their way back from a military site in Misyaf
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Palestinian Refugees in Syria Deprived of Eid Joy
09-07-2022
Live photos circulated on social media show the streets of Palestinian refugee camps in Syria as being completely forsaken during the Eid days. Neither children nor women show up across residential neighborhoods.
Speaking with AGPS, a refugee said, with tears
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UK Newspaper: Western Countries Misled by Security Reports in Syria
08-07-2022
The Arab daily in Britain said Western countries, including Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, have been duped by reports about stability and calm in Damascus.
The newspaper said such standpoints cite the sporadic ceasefire and dwindling military operations along with the
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Residents of AlHusainiya Refugee Camp Slam Bus Drivers
07-07-2022
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have lashed out at bus drivers who have been manipulating ticket prices.
The majority of minibus drivers refuse to give civilians lifts to and back from distant locations following the
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AGPS Issues 2021 Annual Field Report about Palestinians of Syria
07-07-2022
AGPS has issued the Arabic version of its annual field report for 2021 documenting the situation of Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria (PRS).
Entitled “Palestinians of Syria: Between Hope and Despair”, the 288-page report underscores the calamitous situation of Palestinian
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Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Slam Local Governor
06-07-2022
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the mistreatment and apathy of the newly-appointed chief.
The chief has reportedly cracked down on civilians and slapped complicated red tape that fails to take into consideration
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UNRWA Re-Opens Clinic in Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees
06-07-2022
The health centre run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Deraa Camp, south of Syria, has gone operative following reconstruction works.
The residents acclaimed the move, saying the sick and elderly will be able
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Activists Slam Greece for Pushing Back Migrants
06-07-2022
Protestors from human rights organizations descended on the Greek island of Lesbos on Saturday to oppose the deadly pushbacks of migrants trying to reach Europe.
The demonstrators expressed their frustration with the Greek coast guard and the EU border protection
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Palestinian Refugee Wins Hairdressing Contest in Netherlands
05-07-2022
Palestinian refugee Husain AlSheikh Khaled won the first prize in the Skills Heroes hairdressing competition held in The Netherlands.
Husain managed to snatch a seat at the Dutch national team, which will enable him to take part in international competitions
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Free Medical Days Held in Latakia Refugee Camp
05-07-2022
AlQuds Charity announced the launch of a medical drive in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia.
Free medical care will be provided to the refugees at the office of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) on Wednesday
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Drug Trafficking Increasing in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria
05-07-2022
Reports of drug consumption and trafficking have increasingly emerged in displacement camps for Palestinian refugees across war-torn Syria.
Recently, residents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said young men have been caught consuming and selling drug
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PRS in Lebanon Call for Urgent Humanitarian Action by UN Agency
05-07-2022
Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon have called on UNRWA to take urgent action regarding their abject humanitarian condition in displacement camps across the Lebanese territories.
PRS have appealed to the UN Agency to transfer cash grants of 100
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Palestinian Refugee Child Wins Mental Math Competition
04-07-2022
Palestinian refugee Majd Mohamed Abu Abed won the first place in an arithmetic contest held in Deraa, south of Syria.
Nine-year-old Majd, born and raised in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, has qualified for the finals in
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Palestinians of Syria Lash Out at UNRWA
03-07-2022
Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA over its reluctance regarding their cries for help.
“We’ve been receiving no more than 20 USD from UNRWA every three or four months in a country where most of us
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Insect-Staffed Bread Sold in AlNeirab Camp for Palestine Refugees
02-07-2022
Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, continue to denounce the poor-quality bread sold in the area, saying worms and insects have been spotted inside bread loafs.
In live photos circulated on social media network Facebook, insects and
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Palestinian Refugees Slam Apathy of Political Factions
02-07-2022
Families displaced from Yarmouk and those who have remained in the camp have slammed Palestinian factions, including the Palestine Liberation Organization, for dragging their feet regarding their appeals for urgent humanitarian assistance and reconstruction projects.
Refugees said instead of paying
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UNRWA Says It Faces $100m Funding Shortage for 2022
02-07-2022
The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is entering a “danger zone” due to a $100 million budget shortage for 2022, according to the agency’s spokesperson.
UNRWA Spokesperson Tamara Al Rifai told The
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Mobile Network Inoperative in AlNeirab Refugee Camp
01-07-2022
Palestinian refugees sheltered AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syria province of Aleppo, said the telecommunications network has gone out of operation.
The situation has been exacerbated by the chronic power blackout. The residents called on the concerned authorities to install
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Families Call For Implementation of 2004 Master Plan in Yarmouk Camp
01-07-2022
Residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have called on the Syrian authorities to implement the 2004 master plan approved in 2013 regarding damaged buildings.
Civilians and activists have appealed to Damascus Governorate to hand them reconstruction
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Residents of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Means of Transportation
30-06-2022
Civilians continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give them daily lifts to their destinations and workplaces. Students, workers, and sick people are made to wait for hours daily to reach their destinations.
Living conditions
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Free Medical Days Held in AlNeirab Refugee Camp
29-06-2022
The Quds Charity, in cooperation with specialized clinics in al-Jazmatiya area in the Damascene neighborhood of al-Midan, announced the launch of free medical days in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo.
Specialists in pediatric
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Palestine Embassy in Damascus Announces New Passport Procedures
29-06-2022
The Palestine Embassy in Damascus called on Palestinians in Syria who applied for Palestinian passports to show up at the embassy office after they receive a text message to that end.
A few months earlier, the Syrian and Palestinian passports
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UN: 306,887 Civilians Killed in Syrian War
29-06-2022
The UN Human Rights Office published a report that, following rigorous assessment and statistical analysis of available data on civilian casualties, estimates that 306,887 civilians were killed between 1 March 2011 and 31 March 2021 in Syria due to
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AGPS Takes Part in Humanitarian Communication Course
28-06-2022
AGPS media chief Fayez Abu Eid participated in a training course on communication in humanitarian organizations, held by the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) in London, in partnership with Al Jazeera Media Institute.
The course was delivered via Zoom by journalist
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Palestinians from Syria Grappling with Dire Conditions in Jordan
28-06-2022
Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan have denounced delays in aid delivery by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Palestinian refugee woman Umm Muhammed Noubani said: “We’ve run out of patience
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Palestinian Flag Flown at Australian School
28-06-2022
A school in Australia was forced to fly the Palestinian flag after the Palestinian refugee girl Yasmeen Mushainesh refused to go to the school for two days until the administration agreed to place the Palestinian flag among other countries flags
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Calls Launched for Coronavirus Vaccine Doses in Jaramana Camp
27-06-2022
Activists have called upon residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, to take anti-coronavirus vaccine doses in order to help curtail the virus propagation in the camp.
The calls were launched following a recent decision by the
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Power Cut Off in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees
27-06-2022
Power has been cut off in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia, following the rainstorm that hit the area.
Power has also been cut off in AlMukhtar neighborhood for over five days after the power generator has gone out
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Dozens of Palestinians from Syria Graduate from European High Schools
26-06-2022
Hundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have achieved success stories, despite the traumatic upshots wrought by the daily scenes of bloodshed and destruction across the embattled Syrian territories.
Recently, a number of Palestinian refugee students obtained their graduation certificates
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Palestinians among 13 Asylum Seekers Rescued off Turkey
26-06-2022
Turkish coast guard rescued on June 24 a group of 13 migrants, mostly Palestinians, as they attempted to reach the Greek island of Samos.
The migrants launched distress signals after their engine broke down in regional water. They were transferred
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UNRWA to Start Flour Distribution for Palestinians of Syria
25-06-2022
UNRWA said it will start distributing flour supplies to registered families, in cooperation with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR).
The move will see the day as of June 26. Other food items will be distributed sometime later
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Rainstorm Hits AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Latakia
25-06-2022
A torrential downpour rocked AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia, northwest of Syria, resulting in heavy material damage.
The violent storm hit Latkia at 03:00 a.m. Civilian property and vehicles were damaged as trees and walls collapsed.
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Rights Group: Financial Gap of Palestine Refugee Agency Alarming
25-06-2022
Association 302 for Defense of Refugees Rights has expressed concern over UNRWA’s funding shortage after its Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said the Agency is forced to operate with a funding gap of around US$ 100m.
In his opening statement to the
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Maintenance Works Launched in Deraa Refugee Camp
24-06-2022
Local authorities repaired parts of the sewage network in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria.
Municipality staff workers replaced a 30-meter line of dilapidated pipes and repaired other pipes to stop the flow of waste water to civilian
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Palestinian Refugees in Syria Urge UNRWA to Increase Cash Aid
23-06-2022
Palestinian refugees in Syria have called on UNRWA to increase humanitarian aid and cash grants and to deliver them to the concerned refugees every month rather than every four months.
UNRWA provides assistance to over 438,000 registered Palestinian
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Literacy Course Held in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria
22-06-2022
The Palestinian Red Crescent Organization, in cooperation with the Danish Red Cross, held literacy and adult education courses for women in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq.
The course provides training on the techniques of reading, writing, mathematics
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Palestinian Refugee Released from Syria Prisons
22-06-2022
Syrian security forces released on Monday a resident of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria.
Oweis Malek AlNaser, from the Muzeireeb’s displaced community, was released following two years in prison. His father has also been incarcerated in a
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UN Delegation Shows Up in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria
22-06-2022
A delegation of UNRWA Advisory Commission members visited UNRWA in Syria on the 18and 19June 2022, the first such visit since the conflict started in the country over a decade ago.
The delegation included Finland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon
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Palestinian Refugee Wins Cultural Competition in Syria
21-06-2022
Palestinian student Yazen Hosam AlNono, from the Damascus Training Centre, won the first prize in a cultural competition held at AlAssad Bibliothèque.
120 young men and women participated in the competition, which was held in cooperation with the Ministry
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2 More Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Prisons
21-06-2022
AGPS has documented the death of two Palestinian refugees under torture in Syria’s state-run prisons, according to a testimony by an ex-prisoner released on August 01, 2014.
20-year-old Marwan AlMousa, from AlSabina refugee camp, and Ahmad Shahata, from Yarmouk Camp
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New Medical Units Opened Up at Yaffa Hospital in Damascus
20-06-2022
The Palestine Ambassador to Damascus Dr. Samir AlRefa’i inaugurated new medical units at the Yaffa Medical Complex in AlMezzah, west of Damascus.
Director of the Palestinian Red Crescent Organization, Dr. Atef Ibrahim attended the ceremony.
The facility is
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Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Slam UNRWA Staff
20-06-2022
Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) have accused a UNRWA staff worker in Lebanon of stealing fuel supplies allotted to vulnerable PRS families in AlBekaa Valley.
PRS activists pointed the finger at the UNRWA worker in charge of fuel distribution, saying
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Reconstruction Works Launched in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees
20-06-2022
The Yarmouk Camp municipality embarked on Sunday on maintenance works to rehabilitate the sewerage network.
Local sources said the municipality mayor, engineer Rola Maw’ed, is supervising the progress of reconstruction works.
Over recent years, residents of Yarmouk Camp slammed the
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Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Facing Ambivalent Legal Status
19-06-2022
Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria have been subjected to a frail legal status in Egypt, where they are treated as foreigners rather than asylum-seekers fleeing war-stricken zones.
Palestinians from Syria (PRS) in Egypt have been denied the right to
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Transportation Crisis Exacerbated by Fuel Shortage in Damascus
18-06-2022
Damascus Governor issued a decision to stop supplying minibus drivers with fuel on Fridays and Saturdays due to fuel shortage.
Palestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps in and near Damascus said their humanitarian situation has been exacerbated by the transportation
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Property-Theft ongoing in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees
18-06-2022
Reports of burglary continue to emerge in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees had been taking shelter.
Anonymous gangsters have reportedly stolen furniture from abandoned buildings in and around Yarmouk neighborhoods.
Palestinian families displaced from the
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Palestinian Doctor Ahmed AlHasan Killed by Syrian Regime
17-06-2022
Nine years on, the family of Palestinian surgeon Ahmad AlHasan continue to remember his death with deep sorrow.
Ahmad was killed on June 17, 2013. His brother said he was killed in an air strike launched by the Syrian regime
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Palestinian Couple Achieve Success Story in Turkey
17-06-2022
A Palestinian refugee from Syria and his wife have had their graduation project selected as the best at the Turkish state university of Harran in Şanlıurfa.
Palestinian refugee Abdul Razak AlHaj and his wife Yara Issa, in partnership with
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First Aid Training Courses Held in Yarmouk Camp
16-06-2022
On June 15, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross in Damascus, held a training session on first aid basics at its office in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus
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Syria Conflict Left Generations of Palestinians, Syrians at Loss
16-06-2022
The Syria Economic Monitor (SEM), a new semi-annual economic publication of the World Bank, said the Syrian conflict has left generations of people living in the war-torn country lost.
SEM said that now moving into its twelfth year, the conflict
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Gunshooting Banned in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees
16-06-2022
Liwaa AlQuds group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, said any party involved in gunshooting in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, north of Syria, will be subjected to harsh penalties.
The residents said Liwaa AlQuds should have rather pointed
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Aleppo Merchants Blackmailed by Syrian Regime
16-06-2022
Merchants, including Palestinian refugees, have reportedly been blackmailed by Syrian security forces, particularly in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo.
A number of merchants have been forced to pay exorbitant fines at gunpoint and detention threats.
Speaking on condition of
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Border Agency: Illegal Entries into EU up 82% This Year
15-06-2022
The number of detected illegal migration entries into the European Union in the first five months of 2022 was more than 86,000, or 82% more than in the same period in 2021, the agency monitoring the EU’s external borders
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Liwaa AlQuds Opens Up New Office in Moscow
14-06-2022
Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, opened a new office in Moscow, Russia.
Sources close to Liwaa AlQuds chief, Mohamed AlSa’id, published the latter’s photos while on his way to Moscow on May 18 and another photo
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Lazzarini: UNRWA’s Mission Irreplaceable
14-06-2022
Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philip Lazzarini, said that "there are no plans to delegate UNRWA's tasks to other parties, but the agency is facing a crisis in obtaining its needs
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UNRWA Launches Anti-Smoking Campaign
13-06-2022
UNRWA education program organized an awareness campaign entitled “Health is Wealth” in an attempt to combat the increase of cigarette smoking among adolescents.
250 students from UNRWA schools in Homs, Hama and Latakia attended presentations delivered as part of the
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Palestinian Red Crescent Pays Visit to Elderly People in Yarmouk Camp
13-06-2022
Representatives of the Palestinian Red Crescent paid a visit to elderly people sheltered in the ravaged Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus.
The Red Crescent team provided free medical check-ups and medicines to people with chronic diseases, including
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Palestinian Refugee Child Drowns on School Trip in Syria
13-06-2022
A Palestinian child drowned in a pool in Deraa while on a school trip.
13-year-old Kais Firas AlMesri, a 7th grader, was transferred to an intensive care unit at AlRahma Hospital in a very critical condition.
A UNRWA delegation
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Deraa Camp Cemetery Ravaged by Anonymous Party
12-06-2022
Residents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees said the local cemetery has been ravaged and headstones stolen by anonymous gangsters.
A resident said he reached out to the police station but the thieves have not been caught so far.
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Syrian Regime Tightens Grip on AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees
12-06-2022
Syrian security forces have tightened the noose around the main entrances of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees and nearby areas.
Civilians and vehicles passing through a checkpoint pitched near AlSabina Camp are subjected to intensive search.
A number of Palestinian
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Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp Grappling with Bread Crisis
11-06-2022
Palestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, slammed the Social Development Committee for turning its back on their calls to work out the bread crisis.
Civilians continue to line up for hours outside of the camp’s sole
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Increasing Number of Families Return to Yarmouk Camp
11-06-2022
An increasing number of families have returned to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus.
A number of returnees told AGPS that they have been able to reconstruct one room or, in the best of cases, two rooms, of
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AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Suffering Poor Sewerage
10-06-2022
Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestine refugees in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo have launched cries for help over poor sanitation networks and improper sewage disposal.
Families sheltered near Shuhadaa AlAqsa Mosque said their houses have been swamped by
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Palestinian Refugee Wins Syria Weightlifting Championship
10-06-2022
Palestinian refugee Wasfi AlShawish won the first place in the physical strength and weightlifting championship in the Syrian Arab Republic, in the second such consecutive triumph.
Wasfi is a resident of the Latakia-based AlRaml Camp in Syria. He is a
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Residents of Yarmouk Camp Volunteer for Ruble-Clearance
10-06-2022
CSOs and civilians in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have started clearing debris from Beer AlSaba’ neighborhood. Seven families raised funds for the initiative.
Activists lashed out at Damascus Governorate over its reluctance regarding the situation in
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Residents of Al Ramadan Refugee Camp Facing Abject Conditions
09-06-2022
Residents of AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian refugees, southeast of Syria, continue to launch cries for help over the socio-economic crises they have been enduring as a result of poverty, unemployment, the acute dearth in vital items, including fuel, and the
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Drug Abuse Increasing in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria
09-06-2022
Reports of drug consumption and trafficking have increasingly emerged in displacement camps for Palestinian refugees across war-torn Syria.
Over recent years, members of pro-regime militias have been accused of running networks for drug trafficking and prostitution in Palestinian refugee camps
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Turkey Imposes New Measures for Temporary Protection Card
08-06-2022
The Syrian-Turkish Joint Committee announced on Tuesday that the Turkish Immigration Department has started adopting new procedures in order to grant the temporary protection card (kimlik) to new refugees coming from Syria.
The new procedures stipulate that refugees demanding a
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Yarmouk Camp Families Slam Apathy of Damascus Governorate
08-06-2022
Activists and residents of Yarmouk Camp continue to slam Damascus authorities over their apathy regarding their appeals to reconstruct destroyed premises and facilitate civilians’ return to the camp.
The refugees said none of the pledges made by Damascus Governorate regarding
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Experts Slam UNRWA Decision to Form Advisory Educational Committee
07-06-2022
Association 302 for Defense of Refugees Rights condemned UNRWA’s decision to launch an Education Expert Advisory Group, saying the move is a prototype of suspicious partnerships.
The Association called on UNRWA’s advisory committee to pressurize the Agency’s Commissioner-General to backtrack
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UNRWA to Rehabilitate 3 Premises in Yarmouk Camp
07-06-2022
UNRWA has carried out reconstruction works in an attempt to rehabilitate its school, a community centre, and an aid distribution centre in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus.
Local sources said UNRWA has supplied equipment for AlMansoura School
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Palestinian Refugee Wins Pistol Shooting Competition in Spain
06-06-2022
Palestinian-Syrian youth Saeed Kazak won the first place in the 50-meter pistol shooting event held as part of the International Olympic Shooting Competition, organized by the Spanish Shooting Club in the Shooting Union Square in Madrid.
Saeed has joined several
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PLO: UNRWA’s Mission Irreplaceable
06-06-2022
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) said UNRWA’s role is vital and irreplaceable for Palestine refugees.
The PLO said UNRWA was created by General Assembly resolution 302 (IV), with the mandate to provide direct relief and works programmes to Palestine refugees
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Insect-Staffed Bread Sold in Jaramana Camp for Palestine Refugees
03-06-2022
Residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to denounce the poor-quality bread sold in the area, saying worms and insects have been spotted inside bread loafs.
In photos circulated on social media network Facebook, insects and
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UNRWA Rehabilitates 3 Premises in Yarmouk Refugee Camp
03-06-2022
UNRWA has carried out reconstruction works in an attempt to rehabilitate its school, a community centre, and an aid distribution centre in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus.
Local sources said UNRWA has supplied equipment for AlMansoura School
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AGPS Issues New Report about Compulsory Child Care in Sweden
31-05-2022
AGPS issued a new report about compulsory childcare in Sweden to raise awareness about the tragedy of migrant families whose children were taken away from them by force under the Swedish Care of Young Persons Act known as LVU.
The
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Palestinian Refugee Threatened with Deportation from Turkey
31-05-2022
Turkish authorities detained on Friday, May 27, Palestinian refugee Khaled Hasan as he attempted to renew his temporary protection card “kimlik” at an immigration office in Beyazit, in Istanbul.
Khaled, the father of three children, had already received an order
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Calls Launched for Anti-Coronavirus Vaccines in Jaramana Camp
30-05-2022
Activists have called upon residents of Jaramana Camp to take anti-coronavirus vaccine doses in order to help curtail the virus propagation in the camp.
The calls were launched following a recent decision by the Syrian Health Ministry to embark on
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UNRWA Chief Reopens Premises in Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees
30-05-2022
This week, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, inaugurated an UNRWA school and health centre and visited repaired shelters in Dera’a refugee camp, in southern Syria
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Rights Group Calls for Releasing Prisoners, Missing in Syria
29-05-2022
17 CSOs in Syria have called for a central and independent international mechanism to coordinate efforts to release prisoners and forcibly-disappeared persons in Syria.
In a joint statement, the CSOs said tens of thousands of people have fallen prey to
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3 Palestinians from Syria Detained by Turkish Police
29-05-2022
Three Palestinians from Syria: Ahmad AlMakhous, Hasan Methkal, and Mohamed Abdullah Issa, residents of Yarmouk Camp in Syria, were detained by Turkish police.
Police said the refugees do not hold temporary protection cards known as “kimlik”.
Unofficial statistics indicate that
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AGPS Issues New Report about Compulsory Child Care in Sweden
29-05-2022
AGPS issued a new report about compulsory childcare in Sweden to raise awareness about the tragedy of migrant families whose children were taken away from them by force under the Swedish Care of Young Persons Act known as LVU.
The
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