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Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Launch Cry for Help with Advent of Winter 15-10-2019 Hundreds of displaced Palestinian families taking refuge in northern Syria continue to raise concerns over their fate as a freezing winter season has been just around the corner. The families continue to lash out at the apathy maintained by UNRWA
Palestinian Refugee Killed South of Syria 15-10-2019 Palestinian refugee Abdul Latif Kasem AlSalem, from Khan Dannun Camp, was killed by anonymous militias in Daraa, south of Syria. Abdul Latif, who had been involved in armed fighting alongside Syria’s government squads, is among 3,997 Palestinian refugees killed
Palestinian Refugee Ahmed Amoura Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2012 15-10-2019 Palestinian refugee Ahmed Amoura has been secretly held in Syrian government jails for the 7th consecutive year. Ahmed was arrested at a government checkpoint near Dumar area, in Damascus, on December 10, 2012. His condition and whereabouts remain unknown. AGPS
Plastic Water Tanks Distributed in Syria’s Impoverished Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugee 15-10-2019 The Syrian Red Crescent Society handed over plastic water tanks to the poorest families in Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Over recent years, residents of Daraa Camp have denounced the acute dearth in drinking water, a crisis
1st Women-Only Gym in Sweden Founded by Palestinian Refugee from Syria 14-10-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Ayeda AlRifi opened up a women’s sports club in the southern Swedish city of Malmo, making her 16-year-old dream come true. Speaking with Alkompis news site, Ayeda said that what makes her new fitness club's
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Drinking-Water Scarcity 14-10-2019 Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, denounced the acute dearth in drinking water, a crisis they attributed to the heavy damage inflicted on the main water lines by the relentless shelling. Civilians said maintenance works have
Palestinian Refugees Raise Alarm over Leshmania Propagation North of Syria 14-10-2019 Media reports have warned of the spread of skin allergies and infections in northern Syria owing to mosquito-borne diseases contaminating civilians’ vulnerable bodies. A local medic said though it can be treated in one year’s time without medical therapy, Leshmania
Palestinian Doctor Alaa AlDeen Youssef Secretly Held in Syrian Dungeons for 7th Year 14-10-2019 Palestinian medic Alaa AlDeen Youssef has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian penitentiaries, where he has been kept for the seventh consecutive year. Neurosurgeon Youssef has been forcibly disappeared since December 25, 2012. He was kidnapped from a checkpoint
On Int’l Day of Girl Child, Palestinian Girls from Syria Continue to Struggle for Self-Empowerment 13-10-2019 Data released by AGPS on the International Day of the Girl Child, observed annually by the United Nations on October 11, has revealed the strong determination and iron will shown by Palestinian girls in and from Syria despite of the
Palestinian Girl Who Won Gold Medal at West Asia Tennis Table Tournament Honored in Syria 13-10-2019 Palestinian refugee Alaa Nizar Fdheil, who snatched the gold medal at the West Asia Junior Table Tennis Tournament, held at Princess Soumaya Bint AlHasan Hall in AlHusain city between March 15 and 17, and her brother Nizar were honored by
Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mohamed locked up in Syrian Gov’t Jails for 6th Year 13-10-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee Mohamd Mahmoud Mohamed, born in 1976, continues to appeal for information over their forcibly disappeared relative, who has been locked up in Syrian government jails since January 24, 2013. A resident of Yarmouk Camp, the
Displaced Families Return to AlTadhamun Neighborhood in Damascus 13-10-2019 Dozens of displaced families showed up in AlTadhamun neighborhood in an attempt to retrieve their homes. Families wishing to return to the area are required to obtain permissions from Syrian security forces and submit property-ownership certificates. A few months earlier
Palestinians from Syria Appeal for Legal Protection in Lebanon 12-10-2019 Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon continue to launch cries for help over the precarious legal status and lack of protection they have been subjected to in the Lebanese territories. The vast majority of Palestinians from Syria are grappling with
3 Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t since 2012 12-10-2019 Three Palestinian brothers have been secretly locked up in Syrian government jails for the 7th year running. Two of them turned themselves in to the Syrian authorities after the pro-government Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)--General Command (GC)
Residents of AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Facing Exacerbated Humanitarian Condition 12-10-2019 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
Palestinian Child from Syria Snatches Gold in Sweden Judo Contest 12-10-2019 Palestinian child from Syria Kays Yehya Ashmawi won the gold medal as part of a Judo competition staged in Skane County, south of Sweden. Raised in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, Kays offered the medal to his
Displaced Families in Handarat Camp for Palestine Refugees Continue to Appeal for Reconstruction 11-10-2019 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 eight-year conflict. Left without
UNRWA Committee Tasked with Assessing Damage at Yarmouk School 11-10-2019 UNRWA’s Director of Programs - Syria Field Office, Amanya Michael Ebye said a UNRWA committee is about to see the day in order to assess the damage wrought on AlTabgha School, in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, pending its
5 Members of Liwaa AlQuds Killed in Syrian Desert 11-10-2019 Five gunmen from Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian government, were killed in the Syrian Desert following clashes with ISIS militias. Liwaa AlQuds said the shootouts flared up in Hamima area, west of AlRasafa. The five victims have been
Palestinian Poet Adnan AlDerbi Honored at Aleppo Event 11-10-2019 A celebration held as part of Aleppo the 2019 Capital of Culture event paid tribute to the Palestinian poet and critic Adnan AlDerbi, living in Syria, along with other artists in Aleppo. Born in 1945 and raised in Syria’s Handarat
Turkey Pushes Back 5 Palestinian Refugees to Syria in 2 Days 10-10-2019 Two Palestinian refugees were deported by the Turkish authorities to northern Syria, just a few hours after another three refugees were subjected to a similar fate, Palestinian activists have reported. Palestinian refugees Ahmad Yousef Abu Naser and Othman Mousa Khalil
96 Palestinian Refugees Extra-Judicially Executed in War-Torn Syria 10-10-2019 96 Palestinian refugees have been subjected to extra-judicial executions since the outburst of Syria’s warfare until October 9, 2019, according to AGPS data. The list includes 17 members of the Palestine Liberation Army who were killed just one month after
65 Palestinian Refugees from Syria among 500 Migrants Evacuated from Greece’s Symi Isle 10-10-2019 A navy ship carrying around 500 refugees and migrants, including 65 Palestinians from Syria, from the southeast Aegean island of Symi docked at the Greek capital’s Piraeus port on Tuesday morning. The operation to transfer the migrants to the mainland
Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees 10-10-2019 Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to speak up against the trash mounds piled up across residential alleyways and on the access roads to the camp, resulting in bed smells and the spread of life-threatening
Water Channels Installed in Atama Refugee Camp North of Syria 10-10-2019 Bonyan Foundation has embarked on the installation of aquaporins in Atama refugee camp, in Idlib’s northern outskirts, north of Syria. The group also said three water channels will be repaired so as to avoid water flooding. Asphalt concrete was also
Turkey Pushes Back 3 Palestinian Refugees to Northern Syria 09-10-2019 Three Palestinian refugees—Mohamed AlZu’bi, Rashed Hejazi, and Udai AlJadaa, from Syria’s Yarmouk Camp—were deported by the Turkish authorities to northern Syria after they were arrested on September 29, 2019, on their way to Greece from Aydın Province, in Turkey's Aegean
Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Fuel Distribution Fraud 09-10-2019 Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees said fuel distributors have been caught cheating civilians in the area and reducing the distributed quantity to 90 liters, instead of the expected 100 liters bought at a price of 20,000 Syrian
AGPS Calls on Palestinian Families to Report Cases of Enforced Disappearance in Syria 09-10-2019 AGPS renews its calls to the Palestinians of Syria to register the names of their detained or missing relatives on the group’s official website. To report any information regarding a missing or detained relative please click here: actionpal.org.uk/en/reported_victim
Palestinian Refugee Abdullah Omar Forcibly Disappeared in Syria 09-10-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee Abdullah Omar continues to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of their forcibly disappeared relative. Abdullah was kidnapped by Syrian security forces on October 22, 2012, from Daraa’s AlSahari neighborhood. His fate and
Cash-Aids Handed Over to Palestinian Orphans in Lebanon 09-10-2019 AlSaraa Asssociation, in cooperation with the Committee of Displaced Families, Sahabat AlAqsa Foundation, and Haluan Foundation, distributed cash allowances covering the months of July and August to 150 children who lost their parents in war-torn Syria before they moved to
Palestinians from Syria in Thailand Sound Distress Signals 08-10-2019 Some 50 Palestinian families who fled war-torn Syria to Thailand continue to appeal for humanitarian action over the squalid conditions they have been facing in the country, to which they headed in quest of safe housing and better economic opportunities
Syria’s Gov’t Forces Crack Down on Free Movement of Palestine Refugees in Daraa 08-10-2019 The Syrian government forces ruled that civilians wishing to gain access out of and into Daraa city through government checkpoints should carry water and electricity bills with them. Daraa’s Power Directorate spread notifications for families in Daraa AlBalad, among other
26 Palestinian Residents of AlAyedeen Camp in Hama Killed in War-Torn Syria 08-10-2019 AGPS documented the death of 26 Palestinian residents of AlAyedeen Camp in Hama between March 15, 2011 and early October 2019. The list includes five Palestinians who were gunned down by snipers, eight Palestinians who were fatally shot, and five
AGPS: 16 Palestinian Refugees Detained in Syria in 2018 08-10-2019 AGPS newly-released annual report documenting the situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2018, said 16 Palestinian refugees, including a woman, were arrested in Syria in 2018, down from 28, including seven women, in 2017. Entitled “Palestinians of Syria: Unending Tragedies”
Palestinian Refugee Husam Ali AlRefai Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 6th Year 08-10-2019 Palestinian refugee Husam Ali AlRefai, born in 1988 and formerly sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, has been incarcerated in Syrian state prisons for six consecutive years. Husam was kidnapped by government troops deployed at a Damascus checkpoint on May 15, 2013. The reasons for
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Shorn of Basic Rights 07-10-2019 Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria have been subjected to a fragile legal status in Egypt, where they are treated as foreigners rather than asylum-seekers fleeing war-stricken zones. Palestinians from Syria in Egypt have been denied the right to legal
Palestinian Students Honored in Syria’s AlRaml Camp 07-10-2019 A celebration was held by the Majed Abu Sharar Foundation in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia, to honor Palestinian students who achieved the highest scores at schools located in AlRaml’s southern corners. Sometime earlier, Palestinian refugee Ahmed Malek
Palestinians from Syria Take Part in Palestine Heritage Festival in Istanbul 07-10-2019 Palestinian refugees from Syria joined the Palestine Heritage Festival staged by the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, FIDAR Association, and Takaleed Foundation, in Istanbul on October 5 as part of the international campaign to preserve Palestinian heritage. Speaking at the
Indonesia-Based Foundation Contributes US$ 350,000 to UNRWA 07-10-2019 On October 3, the Tahir Foundation, based in Indonesia, made a first-time contribution of IDR 5 billion (equivalent to US$ 350,000) to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). During a
Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in Syria Released after 7 Years in Syrian Jails 06-10-2019 Palestinian refugee Ahmad Mustafa Khalil was released from Syrian government prisons following a seven-year secret detention term. Sources close to the ex-prisoner said he has been forcibly disappeared since 2012. His family fled to the Turkish metropolitan city of Istanbul
Civilians Left under Threat of War Remnants in Syria’s Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees 06-10-2019 Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, voiced deep concerns over their children’s safety due to the spread of unexploded war remnants across and around the camp. A couple of days earlier, Palestinian child Yamen Musalmeh died after a mysterious
Students of Yarmouk Camp to Sign Up for School Transportation 06-10-2019 Walid AlKurdi, the education chief in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, called on families taking shelter in the area to subscribe for school transport for their children enrolled at schools located outside of the camp. AlKurdi said registration at AlJarmak
Humanitarian Aids Hander Over to Displaced Palestinian Families on Greek Island 06-10-2019 Shaghaf Foundation, comprising volunteers from Palestinian territories occupied in 1948, have distributed food aids, diapers, children’s milk, and plastic blankets to some 700 displaced families in the Greek island of Samos. Palestinian refugees from Syria continue to risk their lives
Palestinian Refugee Drowns on Syrian-Turkish Borders 05-10-2019 The body of a Palestinian refugee was spotted floating in Assi Valley, separating the Turkish and Syrian borders, on Thursday, October 3. The casualty—Ghayth Ghazi Saleh Khaled AlMaajal, who took shelter in Syria’s AlSabina refugee camp, before he was deported
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syria, Torture Death Toll Hits 608 05-10-2019 Palestinian refugee Fadi Fuad AlSoutari, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, died under torture in Syria’s state-run prisons. His death brings the number of Palestinian victims of torture in Syrian government jails to 608. AGPS calls on the Syrian
181 Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestine Refugees Killed in War-Torn Syria 05-10-2019 AGPS documented the death of 181 of Palestinian residents of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, all the way through Syria’s eight-year conflict. The list includes 12 refugees who were tortured to death in Syrian government jails. 16 others were identified as
Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t since 2014 05-10-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mohamed Alalwah, born in 1965, has been secretly held in Syrian government jails for the fifth consecutive year. Mohamed was arrested by Syrian government forces at Ali AlWahsh checkpoint in January 2014. His family continues to appeal
AGPS Annual Report Sheds Light on Squalid Conditions at Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees 05-10-2019 A newly-released report by AGPS documenting the situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2018 said Yarmouk Camp for Palestine refugees, south of Damascus, has been subjected to serious human rights violations and dire socio-economic conditions. Entitled “Palestinians of Syria: Unending
Concerns Mount among Palestinian Refugees as Syrian Gov’t Launches Calls for Military Conscription 04-10-2019 A state of rising fear has overwhelmed Palestinian young men taking refuge in southern Damascus after calls were circulated by the incumbent government for military recruitment. According to Sawt AlAssima news site, a list of 6,000 wanted residents of
Access Roads to AlTadhamun Neighborhoods Opened Up for Displaced Families 04-10-2019 Efforts have been ongoing in AlTadhamun neighborhood, south of Damascus, to remove debris and open thoroughfares pending the return of displaced families to their homes, pro-government sources in Syria have reported. In footages taken from the scene, cleaning workers and
Students Appeal for School Transport at AlNeirab Camp for Palestine Refugees 04-10-2019 Students and parents at AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, appealed to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give daily lifts to the local university due to overcrowding and unpunctuality in public means of transport. In a
Palestinian Refugee Yusuf AlKubra Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th Year 04-10-2019 Palestinian refugee Yusuf AlKubra, a resident of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, has been secretly detained in Syrian government prisons for the 7th consecutive year. Yusuf, affiliated with the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, was arrested near Damascus old gate of
82 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails in 2018 03-10-2019 AGPS documented the death of hundreds of Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government prisons since the outburst of the bloody warfare, 82 among whom were pronounced dead in 2018 alone. Updated statistics by AGPS indicate that from March 2011
Palestinians from Syria to Submit Visas Renewal Demands in Lebanon 03-10-2019 The Lebanese General Security called upon Palestinians from Syria wishing to renew their visas in Lebanon to attach their identity documents to the demand. The calls were reportedly launched after archived documents of Palestinians from Syria disappeared from a security
Palestinian, Syrian Orphans Struggling for Survival in Northern Syria Refugee Camps 03-10-2019 Daawa Foundation for Social Affairs and Palestinian activists in northern Syria have sounded alarm bells over the dire situation of Palestinian orphans and needy people in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, set up in the northern Syrian region of
Palestinian Refugee Maamoun AlJaloudi Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2015 03-10-2019 Palestinian refugee Maamoun Besher AlJaloudi has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for the fourth consecutive year. Maamoun was kidnapped by Syrian security forces on June 25, 2015, at a checkpoint pitched between Beit Sahem and Yalda, south
Greece to Push Back Thousands of Migrants to Turkey 03-10-2019 Greece has announced a string of measures to rein in rising migration flows, including pushing back 10,000 people by the end of next year to Turkey and relocating thousands to the mainland from overcrowded island camps. The plans were
AGPS, PRC Release 2018 Annual Report about Situation of Palestinians of Syria 02-10-2019 The Action Group for Palestinian of Syria (AGPS), in partnership with the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC), has released the Arabic version of its annual report documenting the situation of the Palestinians of Syria in 2018. Entitled “Palestinians of Syria: Unending
Palestinian Civilians, Activists Held in Syria’s State-Run Jails 02-10-2019 A number of Palestinian refugees, including relief officers, have been locked up in Syrian government prisons. Several of them have got their security situation worked out after the opposition outfits withdrew from southern Damascus, though. Recently, AGPS has learned that
Family of Palestinian Refugee Tareq Abdulatif Appeals for Information 02-10-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee Tareq Rateb Abdulatif, born in 1991, have called on the Turkish authorities and international human rights institutions to disclose the fate of their missing relative. In appeals sent to AGPS, the family said Tareq disappeared
6 Palestinians among 88 Migrants Intercepted by Turkish Coast Guard 02-10-2019 88 irregular migrants, including six Palestinian refugees from Syria, were apprehended by Turkish coast guard off the seashore of Aydın’s Didim district, trying to reach Greece. The migrants were turned in to the Migration Department in Aydin pending the finalization
Migrant Death Toll in Mediterranean Tops 1,000, Says UN Agency 02-10-2019 At least 1,000 migrants have died so far this year in the Mediterranean Sea, said the UN refugee agency on Tuesday. “For the 6th year in a row, more than 1,000 people have died attempting to cross the
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained at Istanbul Airport 01-10-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Mahmoud Kablawi, born in 2000, was arrested by the Turkish authorities on his way out of Istanbul New Airport. Reporting from Turkey, an AGPS correspondent said Kablawi was taken to a pre-removal detention centre, pending
Refugees Protest Crackdowns on Greek Island 01-10-2019 Palestinian and Syrian migrants who have sought shelter in Moria refugee camp, pitched on the Greek island of Mytilene, took to the streets on Sunday, speaking up against the squalid humanitarian condition they have been facing. Greek police unleashed heavy
UNRWA Says 2019 Financial Deficit Ongoing 01-10-2019 UNRWA’s Media Consultant in Gaza Adnan Abu Hasana said the Agency still faces a financial deficit of US$ 89 million in its annual budget for 2019, down from 120 million in previous months. According to Abu Hasana, UNRWA amassed generous
Palestinian Families in Syria’s Handarat Camp Call for Urgent Action by UNRWA 01-10-2019 Residents of Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, called on UNRWA to include their names on lists of most-vulnerable families owing to their abject living conditions. Palestinian refugees in Handarat Camp have been grappling with dire conditions due to
Delegation of Arab Students Union Shows Up in Handarat Refugee Camp 01-10-2019 Representatives of the Arab Students Union from Morocco, Chad, Yemen and Sudan paid a field visit to Handarat refugee camp on September 30, 2019, in an attempt to scrutinize the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the area. Heavy shelling on Handarat
Palestinian Family in Syria’s Deir Ballout Camp Sounds Distress Signals 30-09-2019 A Palestinian mother displaced with her children from Yarmouk Camp has been enduring an abject humanitarian situation in Deir Ballout refugee camp, in the northern Syrian region of Efrin. The mother said she has been taking cover with her sick
Palestine Ambassador in Turkey Underscores Situation of Palestinian Refugees 30-09-2019 Palestine Ambassador to Turkey Faed Mustafa and Director-General of the Immigration Department of Turkey Abdullah Ayaz discussed the legal status of Palestinian refugees in Turkey. Palestine’s Ambassador briefed the Turkish official about the squalid conditions endured by Palestinian refugees in
Palestinian Refugee Held in Syrian Dungeons Since 2013 30-09-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed Salem Ali AlMarkaten, aged 60, has been incarcerated in Syrian government prisons for the sixth year running. Mohamed was kidnapped by the government forces on his way out of Yarmouk Camp and was dragged to an unknown
Palestinian Official: UNRWA to Overcome Funding Crunch Thanks to Generous Donations 30-09-2019 Head of the Refugee Affairs Department at the Palestine Liberation Organization, Ahmad Abu Holi, said the donor-pledging conference held in New York to rally support for UNRWA bodes well for the UN Agency and Palestine refugees. In a press release
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained at Istanbul Airport 29-09-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Kasem Rashid Rayan has been detained by the Turkish authorities at Istanbul’s new airport for the sixth consecutive day over allegations of illegal entry. In appeals circulated on social media networks, Kasem’s family called on the
Deadline for Registration of Palestinian and Syrian Newborns Extended in Lebanon 29-09-2019 The Lebanese Directorate-General of Personal Status announced its decision to stretch the time-limit set for the registration of Palestinian and Syrian newborns born in Syria. The decision figured in Circular No. 112 sent to the Lebanese Foreign Ministry and the
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Abu Tawq Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 6th Year 29-09-2019 Palestinian young man Ahmad Abu Tawq, born in 1990, has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons since September 4, 2013. Ahmad was kidnapped by pro-government forces from AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia. His condition and whereabouts
Saudi Arabia Announced US$50 Million Contribution to UNRWA 29-09-2019 Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Assaf, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced on September 26 a contribution of US$50 Million to the core program budget of UNRWA for 2019. In a meeting with UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl
E-Campaign Denounces Entry-Bans on Palestinian Refugees from Syria 28-09-2019 Palestinian blogger from Syria Tghrid Dawas has embarked on an online campaign entitled “I am a refugee . . . I am a human being” in an attempt to underscore the heavy burden brought about by “the travel document” which Palestinians from Syria
UNRWA Denies Being Mandated to Resettle Palestine Refugees 28-09-2019 UNRWA said on Thursday that migration and resettlement of Palestine refugees do not make part of its official mandate. UNRWA’s statement was issued in a response to a Wednesday vigil held by the Youth Commission of Palestinians of Syria outside
UNRWA Staff Member Honored in Syria’s AlSabina Refugee Camp 28-09-2019 UNRWA paid tribute to Palestinian refugee Khaled Mahmoud, the Agency’s staff member in AlSabina Camp for Palestine refugees, over his serious commitment over the past 36 years in promoting environmental health and awareness in Syria-based Palestinian refugee camps. The celebration
Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian 28-09-2019 Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Mohamed Mustafa, from Khan Dannun Camp, was released on September 27, 2019, from a Syrian government detention center. AGPS documented the secret detention of over 1,700 Palestinian refugees in Syria’s state-run penitentiaries, where hundreds of others
Palestinian Refugee Iyad Salah Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Government for 7th Year 28-09-2019 Palestinian refugee Iyad Saleh has been forcibly disappeared by the Syrian security forces for the seventh year running. Iyad, a resident of the Hama-based AlAyedeen refugee camp, was kidnapped on August 20, 2012 at a government-held checkpoint in Hama. AGPS
Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Turkish Border Cops on Way to Greece 27-09-2019 Turkish border police arrested Palestinian and Syrian migrants as they attempted to cross the border with Greece through Evros River. Palestinian activists said the migrants, who fled Syria’s embattled refugee camps of Yarmouk and Khan Eshieh, were transferred to a
Authorities Okay Reconstruction of Yarmouk School 27-09-2019 The education chief in Yarmouk Camp, Walid AlKurdi, said the Syrian government has signaled the go-ahead for the reconstruction of a UNRWA school in the camp. According to AlKurdi, the move aims at opening up classes for students who walk
5 Members of Liwaa AlQuds Injured in Tadmur Shootouts 27-09-2019 Five members of Liwaa AlQuds Brigade, affiliated with the Syrian government, have been left injured in Syria’s Tadmur desert after a mine left by ISIS militias in the area went off. Nearly 7,000 gunmen are enlisted at Liwaa AlQuds
Relief Aids Handed Over to Palestinian Refugees North of Syria 27-09-2019 The Palestinian-Syrian Authority for Relief and Development distributed meat to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in northern Syria. According to the organization’s distribution officers, 12,000 families in Idlib’s and Aleppo’s northern outskirts will receive a meat portion (around 2
Displaced Families Submit Demands to Return to Yarmouk Camp 26-09-2019 Scores of displaced families have submitted applications to return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus. Reporting from Damascus, an AGPS correspondent said dozens of demands have been submitted at Yarmouk municipality and the office of Damascus Governorate by
Water Network to Be Repaired in Yarmouk Camp 26-09-2019 The General Company for Electricity in Damascus announced on September 24 a bid to carry out emergency excavations and replace damaged power ground wire in Yarmouk in accordance with technical and financial terms and conditions set by local authorities in
Property-Theft, Security Turmoil Reported in Handarat Camp for Palestine Refugees 26-09-2019 Residents of Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, continue to sound the alarm over the security mayhem rocking the area. Property-theft and burglary targeting civilian homes have increasingly been reported in the camp. Stolen materials include house furniture, ware, and power wires
Palestinian Journalist from Syria Launches 1st Novel 26-09-2019 Palestinian poet and journalist from Syria Raed Wahsh, taking refuge in Berlin, has launched his first novel entitled Ice Year. The novel narrates the dreams of an optimistic rural boy. The latter gets immersed into an imagined world of personal
Palestinian Refugee Shukri AlNaji Held in Syrian Jails for 4th Year 26-09-2019 Palestinian refugee Shukri Mohamed AlNaji has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government jails for the fourth consecutive year. Shukri, a resident of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestine refugees, was arrested near Khirbat AlShiyab, in Rif Dimashq, on February 10
Palestinian Refugee Assassinated in Syria’s AlMuzeireeb Town 25-09-2019 Palestinian-Jordanian refugee Mahran AlSaytari was pronounced dead on Monday, September 23, after he was fatally gunned down in AlMuzeireeb town, in Daraa’s western suburbs. Reporting from southern Syria, an AGPS staff member said anonymous gunmen opened fire at Mahran, allegedly
PRC Urges UNHRC to Push for Reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp for Palestine Refugees 25-09-2019 Director of the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) Tareq Hammoud said intensive efforts have been made by PRC’s delegates at the UNHRC to pressurize the Syrian government to embark on the reconstruction of destroyed buildings and facilities in Yarmouk Camp for
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlKurdi Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2015 25-09-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ahmed AlKurdi, born in 1990, has been secretly held in Syrian government jails since July 30, 2015. Mohamed was kidnapped by pro-government militias in Hama while on his way to AlRaml Camp for Palestine refugees, in Latakia
Cash Aids Transferred to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon 25-09-2019 UNRWA has transferred cash aids for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of $100 and a food allowance worth 27$ per every refugee. Nearly 28,000 Palestinian refugees
5 EU States Strike New Deal over Migrants Rescued at Sea 25-09-2019 Interior ministers from five European Union countries have agreed a new scheme to distribute migrants rescued on the Mediterranean in a deal aimed at relieving the pressure on southern EU states. The plan agreed in Malta on Monday will be
Property-Theft Attempts Reported in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees 24-09-2019 Flocks of vehicles continue to be reportedly caught stealing furniture from abandoned buildings and in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. Over recent years, pro-government militias have been raking through evacuated homes in Yarmouk and holding sway over furniture
6,000 Displaced Palestinian Families in Qudsaya Facing Squalid Conditions 24-09-2019 Some 6,000 displaced Palestinian families seeking refuge in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq, after they were displaced from Yarmouk and southern Damascus towns, have launched cries for help over their exacerbated humanitarian situation due to the price hike, high
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in AlMuzeireeb Exacerbated by Lake Drought 24-09-2019 Hundreds of displaced Palestinian families in AlMzeireeb town, south of Syria, have been grappling with an acute dearth in drinking water after the local lake–the sole water supplier for hundreds of families in the area—has dried out as a result
UNRWA Opens Schools in Syria for over 51,000 Palestine Refugees 24-09-2019 This school year, 51,000 Palestine refugee girls and boys have gone back to 103 schools run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Syria, announced the agency on its
Palestinian Refugee Ahmed Eid Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2012 24-09-2019 Palestinian refugee Ahmed Mahmoud Eid has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for the 6th consecutive year. Ahmed was arrested by Syrian security forces on February 1, 2013 and dragged to an unknown destination. His condition and whereabouts
Over 250 Palestinians from Syria Reached Greece in Last Couple of Months 23-09-2019 As the migrant influx from Syria and Turkey to Greece has reached a zenith, more than 250 Palestinian refugees have landed on Greek islands in August and September. Reporting from Greece, an AGPS news correspondent said the refugees disembarked on
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails 23-09-2019 A Palestinian refugee from Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, was pronounced dead as a result of fatal torture in Syrian government prisons, where a total of 608 Palestinian refugees have also been tortured to death. AGPS has kept the victims’
Fuel Supplies Distributed in Syria’s AlSabina Camp for Palestine Refugees 23-09-2019 Fuel supplies were distributed in AlSabina Camp for Palestine refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Lists of concerned families were prepared sometime earlier using smart cards. Some 400 registered Palestinian families reportedly received 100 liters of fuel each. The price of fuel
Palestinian Child in Lebanon Refugee Camp in Need of Urgent Medical Treatment 23-09-2019 A Palestinian child who lived in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp before he fled to Beirut’s Burj AlBarajneh refugee camp sustained second-degree burns all over 35% of his body and called for urgent treatment at local hospitals. Activists quoted the child as
Palestinians in Syria’s Deir Ballout Camp Appeal for Humanitarian Asylum 22-09-2019 A vigil has been held by dozens of displaced Palestinian families sheltered in northern Syria to demand humanitarian asylum and safe access to European countries pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. The displaced Palestinian families have railed
PLO Envoy: Yarmouk Camp to Be Rehabilitated Soon 22-09-2019 Director-General of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Ambassador Anwar Abdul Hadi, said there have been “hope-jerking promises” by the Syrian government regarding the reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp for Palestine refugees, in Damascus. In a speech delivered in
Palestinian Refugees Launch Cry for Help from Greece’s Kastoria Island 22-09-2019 Dozens of Palestine refugees who fled the relentless Syrian warfare to the remote northwestern Greek island of Kastoria said their children have failed to set foot in local schools and to be admitted in local hospitals for treatment. Taking refuge
98 Palestinian Residents of AlNeirab Camp Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian Jails 22-09-2019 AGPS documented the secret detention of 98 Palestinian refugees living in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, from March 2011 until mid-September 2019. A number of Palestinians who had sought refuge in the camp were also fatally tortured in
Displaced Palestinian Refugees in Jordan’s AlHadiqa Camp Launch Cry for Help 21-09-2019 Palestinian families from Syria in AlHadiqa refugee camp, in Ar-Ramtha city, situated in the far northwest of Jordan, have called on the international humanitarian institutions, UNRWA, and the Palestinian Authority to take urgent action in response to the squalid conditions
Awareness-Raising Campaign on Explosive Remnants of War Held in Syria’s Handarat Camp for Palestine Refugees 21-09-2019 Volunteers from the Syrian Red Crescent Society embarked on an awareness campaign on the dangers of landmines to students in Handarat Camp, in Aleppo. The campaign seeks to educate school children on how to correctly identify, avoid and report landmines
36 Palestinian Residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Secretly Held in Syrian Jails 21-09-2019 AGPS kept record of the secret detention of 36 Palestinian refugees sheltered in Syria’s AlSayeda Zeinab Camp from March 2011 until mid-September 2019. According to AGPS statistics, five Palestinians who had sought refuge in the camp were fatally tortured in
AGPS Continues to Monitor Situation of Palestinians in/from War-Torn Syria 21-09-2019 AGPS continues to monitor the calamitous condition of Palestinian refugees in and from war-torn Syria and the human rights violations they have been facing both inside and outside of the Syrian territories. AGPS has conducted over 2,510 daily reports
AGPS, PRC Urge UNHRC to Push for Reconstruction of Syria’s Yarmouk Camp 20-09-2019 The London-based Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) and Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) called on the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to step up pressure on Syria’s incumbent government in order to press ahead with the reconstruction of destroyed
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Syria’s Raging Shootouts 20-09-2019 Palestinian refugee Abdul Malak Abdul Karim Mansour was fatally shot by ISIS militias as he fought alongside Liwaa AlQuds battalion, affiliated with the Syria government. Nearly 7,000 gunmen are enlisted at Liwaa AlQuds, among them 800 Palestinian refugees taking
Gas & Fuel Supplies Distributed in Handarat Camp 20-09-2019 Fdistributed in Handarat Camp for Palestine refugees, in Aleppo. Lists of concerned families were prepared sometime later using smart cards. Every registered family reportedly received 100 liters of fuel. The price of fuel set by the Syrian government is 18
2 Swedish Districts Refuse to Let More Migrants In 20-09-2019 The Swedish municipalities of Sölvesborg and Bengtsfors said they will not host new migrants in their localities due to overcapacity. Over the past three years, Bengtsfors municipality received 700 new refugees. In a survey conducted by TV4 channel, dozens
AGPS, PRC Brief UNHRC about Secret Detention of Palestine Refugees in Syria 19-09-2019 The London-based Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) and Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) addressed on Tuesday the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over the situation of Palestinian refugees who have fallen prey to enforced disappearance across the embattled Syrian
Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestine Refugees Denounce Sanitation Crisis 19-09-2019 Palestinian families taking refuge in Daraa Camp, south of Syria, have lashed out at the local authorities for dragging their feet over the residents’ appeals for rehabilitating infrastructure and sanitation networks. The residents said that recently local authorities carried out
Director of Makeshift Clinic in Syria’s Deir Ballout Camp Denies Suspension of Health Services 19-09-2019 Director of Melhem volunteer team in Syria, Abu Jomaa, also the director of the local clinic in Deir Ballout refugee camp, north of Syria, said reports that the clinic has gone inoperative are counterfeit. According to Abu Jomaa, the medical
UNRWA to Distribute 3rd Batch of 2019 Cash Aids for Palestinians in Syria 19-09-2019 UNRWA announced its intent to distribute the third batch of its cash aids for Palestinians from Syria as of October 15, 2019. Every single family member registered on the list of vulnerable cases will receive 27,000 Syrian Pounds, with
AGPS: Vulnerable Palestinian Communities Worst Affected by Syrian Warfare 18-09-2019 AGPS has expressed deep concern over the condition of Palestinian elderly refugees, minors, and women, who have been most affected by the bloody warfare and its ensuing socio-economic crises since 2011. According to AGPS data, from 2011 to August 2019
UNRWA: 100% of Palestine Refugee Families in Jordan in Critical Need of Sustained Humanitarian Assistance 18-09-2019 100% of Palestine refugee families from Syria (PRS) in Jordan need to receive one or more UNRWA emergency assistance interventions especially during winter. In its 2019 Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal, UNRWA said 30% of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS)
Palestinain Activist Bashar AlMuslih Secretly Held in Syrian Jails for 6th Year 18-09-2019 Palestinian activist and journalist Bashar Tayseer Muslih has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state jails for the sixth consecutive year. Bashar was kidnapped, along with his cousin Ali Abdul Kareem Muslih, on January 11, 2013. He is a
Palestinian Families from Syria Grappling with Abject Conditions in Besieged Gaza 18-09-2019 Thousands of Palestinian refugees from Syria who returned to the blockaded Gaza Strip have been enduring dire living conditions due to the 12-year-long Israeli siege and the devastating upshots of the Israeli onslaughts on the coastal enclave. The Palestinians of
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeals for Urgent Treatment 17-09-2019 A Palestinian refugee from Syria has called upon the International Red Cross Organization and Palestinian Embassy in Turkey, along with the concerned humanitarian institutions, to help him secure fees for his life-saving treatment. Speaking with AGPS on condition of anonymity
Krahenbuhl Warns of Simmering Pressure on UNRWA 17-09-2019 On Sunday, Syria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Walid al-Muallem, received Pierre Krähenbühl, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the distinguished relations
UNRWA Distributes Food Aids in AlSabina Camp for Palestine Refugees 17-09-2019 UNRWA’s food aid distribution center handed over the second batch of food baskets to civilians in AlSabina town and its refugee camp. The move will keep going for seven days running in the area. Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in
Remembering Palestinian Artist Abu AlRuz Fatally Tortured in Syrian Jail … One Year On 17-09-2019 Monday, September 16, marks the first anniversary of the death of Palestinian artist Mohamed Deib Mahmoud Abu AlRuz, nicknamed Abu Ram, who was fatally tortured in Syrian government dungeons. Abu AlRuz, the maestro of the Bisan musical band and a
Children in Yarmouk Camp for Palestine Refugees Pluck Up Courage & Join Schools 16-09-2019 Despite the traumatic fallouts brought about by Syria’s relentless warfare, Palestinian children sheltered in Yarmouk refugee camp have returned to their schools as of September 3, in a move backed up by the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees. With
UNRWA Honors Laureate Palestinian Student from Syria’s Daraa Camp 16-09-2019 UNRWA paid tribute to Palestinian student Sai’d Mahmoud Sa’id, enrolled at Ein AlZaytoun School (9th grade) in AlMuzeireeb, south of Syria, after he garnered the highest score at the institution. The cemremony was held by UNRWA, in cooperation with the
4 Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Syrian Security Forces in Rif Dimashq 16-09-2019 Four Palestinian refugees were detained by Syria’s government forces in a manhunt targeting residents of Qudsaya, in Rif Dimashq. According to Sawt AlAsima news website, a Syrian government patrol arrested on Friday, September 13, two Palestinian youths after they broke
As Thousands of Palestinians Fall Prey to Forced Disappearance, Syrian President Issues Amnesty to Cut Criminal Sentences 16-09-2019 Syria's President Bashar AlAssad has issued a decree to release or decrease the punishment of various prisoners, including some detained under the war-torn country's "terrorism law". “The president promulgated decree No. 20 for 2019 that grants general amnesty
Palestinian Refugee Tents in Greece Flooded by Violent Rain Torrents 15-09-2019 Dozens of migrants took to the streets in the Greek island of Kos after refugee tents have been uprooted and others have fallen apart as torrential downpours have swamped refugee camps set up on the island. Pictures and videos circulated
Palestinians from Syria to Receive Free Checks as Medical Delegation Arrives in Lebanon 15-09-2019 A delegation of medics specialized in hand surgery showed up in the Lebanese territories. The move was announced by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Lebanon, in partnership with Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. The Red Crescent Society said free medical
Palestinian Writer Ali AlShehabi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 7th Year 15-09-2019 Palestinian writer Ali Sa’id Shehabi has been secretly held in Syria government jails for the seventh year running. Shehabi, an English instructor at a UNRWA school, was kidnapped on December 17, 2012. Prior to his abduction, Shehabi had been taking
Explosion of Landmines, War Remnants Takes Away Lives of 6 Palestinian Refugees in Syria 15-09-2019 Six Palestinian refugees died of wounds inflicted by mine explosions or blasts of war remnants across the embattled Syrian territories. The list of casualties includes three children. Mahmoud Fadi AlDerbi was pronounced dead following the explosion of a mysterious object
Over 2,500 Reports Documenting Situation of Palestinians of Syria Issued by AGPS 14-09-2019 AGPS has conducted over 2,5000 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 material, including videos, live snapshots
Palestinian Refugees in Sudan at Risk of Refoulement 14-09-2019 Palestinian and Syrian migrants seeking refuge in Sudan have expressed deep concern about their ambiguous fate after the Sudanese police spokesman announced the government’s decision to reconsider the status of foreigners who acquired citizenship in the country while ousted President
Palestinians in Syria’s AlNeirab Camp Grappling With Sanitation Crisis 14-09-2019 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. The residents slammed the concerned authorities for dragging their feet over their appeals
UNRWA Commissioner-General Calls for Urgent Support at Arab League Summit 14-09-2019 The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Neat East (UNRWA), Pierre Krähenbühl, has urgently called on Arab states for their continued financial and political support to Palestine refugees and to
Family Appeals for Information over Fate of Palestinian Refugee in Syria 13-09-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee Faez Manad AlTayeb Manad continues to urge the Syrian government to disclose the fate of their forcibly disappeared relative. Manad, a resident of AlSabina Camp for Palestine refugees, in Rif Dimashq, was arrested in 2012
Palestinian Refugees Rail Against Security Turmoil in Qudsaya 13-09-2019 Displaced Palestinian families taking shelter in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq, continue to sound the alarm over the security turmoil overwhelming the area and the heavy deployment of political security forces across residential alleyways. Local activists said a number of
Facebook Suspends Palestine Liberation Army Page 13-09-2019 Facebook suspended the page of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) in Syria at a time when the group has been celebrating its 55th founding anniversary. The page posts the latest developments regarding military operations and attacks targeting opposition sites in
UNRWA Schools Shut in Lebanon’s AlRashidiya Camp over Water Contamination 13-09-2019 UNRWA announced its decision to close its schools in Rashidieh camp for Palestinian refugees in Southern Lebanon for three days, starting September 11. The UN refugee agency opted for the decision after reports of water contamination have emerged. Lab tests
With Advent of Academic Year, 700 Students in Daraa Camp for Palestine Refugees Shorn of Access to Schools 12-09-2019 AGPS documented a sharp nosedive in access to schools for Palestinians sheltered in Daraa refugee camp, south of Syria, after most of Daraa’s education premises have been reduced to rubble in the raging warfare. As many as 700 students (from
Child Missing in Jaramana Camp for Palestine Refugees 12-09-2019 Palestinian child Amal Saqr, a resident of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, went missing some three days ago on her way back home from school. Her parents said they have failed to reach out to her and continue to appeal
Palestinian Refugees Take to Beirut Streets to Push for Humanitarian Asylum 12-09-2019 Palestinian refugees from Syria joined a rally held outside of the Australian embassy in Lebanon on Sep. 11 to demand humanitarian asylum and safe access to European countries pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. At the same
School Bags and Stationery Handed Over to Palestinian Students from Syria in Istanbul 12-09-2019 Khayra Ummah Organization distributed 250 school bags and furniture to Palestinian students from Syria in Istanbul. The move comes as part of a project launched in favor of displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria with the start of the new school
Despite Challenges, Palestine Refugees in Northern Syria Start School Year with Hope for Better Future 11-09-2019 Displaced Palestinian refugees seeking shelter in northern Syria have welcomed their new school year amidst many difficulties that continue to negatively affect the teaching/learning process. Schools and educational premises, including private academic institutions, exist in most of the areas where
Palestinians from Syria on Greek Island of Samos Enduring Abject humanitarian Conditions 11-09-2019 Syrian and Palestinian refugees seeking shelter on the Greek island of Samos continue to rail against the poor services provided to them by the Greek authorities. A number of refugees threw meals to protest the poor-quality food. Worm-staffed meals unfit
UNRWA Rehabilitates Nahaf School in Jaramana Camp for Palestine Refugees 11-09-2019 UNRWA said it has been able to repair and renovate the Nahaf School in Syria’s Jaramana Camp for Palestine refugees thanks to support from the Saudi Fund for Development. The school previously served as a collective shelter for displaced Palestinian
10 Members of Palestinian Family Forcibly Disappeared in Syria’s State-Run Lock-Ups 11-09-2019 In the meantime, 10 members of a Palestinian refugee family have been secretly incarcerated in Syrian government jails since June 16, 2013. AGPS identified the family members as: Mahira Mahmoud Amayri (born in 1964), Hadeel Mahmoud Amayri (born in 1987)
277 Palestinian Refugees Affiliated with PLA Killed in War-Torn Syria 10-09-2019 In statistics released on the 55th founding anniversary of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), AGPS found out that 277 Palestinian refugees fighting alongside PLA forces were pronounced dead since the outbreak of the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic. Most
Residents of Syria’s Neighborhood of AlHajar AlAswad to Return to Their Homes 10-09-2019 Member of Rif Dimashq council Abdul Razaq Damiriya said local authorities have green-lighted the return of the residents of AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, south of Damascus, to their habitable homes. Damiriya told government sources in Syria that Syria’s general company for engineering studies and consulting
Hepatitis Virus Outbreak Feared in AlRashidiya Refugee Camp 10-09-2019 UNRWA has warned of the outburst of hepatitis (liver inflammation) in AlRashidiya Camp, south of Lebanon and called on the refugees to follow prevention tips. Over the past couple of days, UNRWA’s Health Department spotted a number of hepatitis-stricken cases
Families of Forcibly Disappeared Persons in Syria Rally outside of Russian Embassy in Berlin 10-09-2019 A vigil was staged by relatives of forcibly disappeared persons in Syria outside of the Russian embassy in Berlin, calling for stepping up pressure on the Syrian government to release all victims of enforced disappearance and disclose the condition and
Deir Ballout School Opens Doors for Displaced Palestinian Students 09-09-2019 The only school in Deir Ballout refugee camp, in Syria’s northern region of Efrin, has opened its doors with the start of the new academic year. The move was kick-started by volunteer activists sheltered in the camp, in cooperation with
UNRWA Facing $120 Million Deficit in Its Budget 09-09-2019 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said on Saturday that it is facing a $120 million deficit in this year’s $1.2 billion budget. UNRWA spokesman Sami Mshasha told Voice of Palestine radio that despite
Laureate Students Honored in Syria’s Hama Camp 09-09-2019 A ceremony was held in AlAyedeen Camp, in Hama city, for Palestinian students who earned their secondary and basic education school certificates (literary and scientific branches) with an honor. The ceremony was attended by representatives of popular and political Palestinian
Palestinian Refugee Wins 3rd Seat in Lebanon Contest 09-09-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Shadi Farid Darwish won the third place in the 2019 Diamond Cup championship staged in Beirut on September 6. Shadi, formerly sheltered in Syria’s AlAyedeen refugee camp, in Hums, won several awards in other bodybuilding contests
Female Palestinian Engineers from Syria Invent Laser Therapy Device 08-09-2019 Four Palestinian engineers from the Faculty of Medical Engineering at Damascus University have invented a laser device for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders. The device applies Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and is able to reduce the inflammatory response in masticatory muscles. The
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Released from Turkish Custody 08-09-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ghassan Sakhnin was released on Saturday from a detention center in Turkey, after he was arrested in Gazi Osman Pasha, in Istanbul, for not holding the kimlik protection card. Recently, Turkish police stepped down crackdowns and abduction
Palestinian Child Injured in Motorcycle Accident in Syria 08-09-2019 Palestinian child Ali Jamil AlBash, sheltered in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, sustained wounds after he was hit by a motorcycle driving at high speed in the area. He was rushed to a local clinic for urgent treatment. Residents of AlNeirab
Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees 08-09-2019 Residents of AlJabathna neighborhood in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to speak up against the trash mounds piled up across residential alleyways and access roads, resulting in bed smells. Speaking with AGPS, civilians said the municipality
Palestinian Refugees Receive Diplomas from UNRWA Siblin Center 08-09-2019 UNRWA Siblin Training Centre (STC) held a graduation ceremony for the 2018-2019 academic year for some 432 students in over 20 specializations offered by the centre, including nursery, carpentry and business management. The graduation comes at a time when UNRWA
Palestinian Refugee from War-Torn Syria Arrested in Istanbul 07-09-2019 Palestinian refugee Majed Fathi Hulweh, aged 19, was arrested by Turkish police on Wednesday, September 4, in Taqseem, in Istanbul, for not holding the kimlik visa card. Recently, Turkish police stepped down crackdowns and abduction sweeps, targeting irregular migrants and
Palestinian Refugee Brought before German Court 07-09-2019 A Palestinian refugee from Syria appeared on September 4 before a court in the German city of Augsburg, after prosecutors charged him with six murder attempts. Media sources said a so-called Haidar. A. attempted in 2017 to kill a refugee
Palestinians Sheltered in Syria’s AlAyedeen Camp of Hama City Sound Distress Signals 07-09-2019 Palestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hama continue to rail against the manipulation of prices and local markets by crooked merchants, amid a striking apathy by the concerned authorities. Taxes imposed by the Syrian government on civilians and merchants
3 Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t 07-09-2019 Three Palestinian brothers have been secretly locked up in Syrian government jails for the 7th year running. Two of them turned themselves in to the Syrian authorities after the pro-government Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)--General Command (GC)
Proven Ownership Set as Precondition for Return of Displaced Families to Yarmouk Camp 06-09-2019 Member of Damascus Executive Office, Samir Jazaerli, said families wishing to return to their habitable home in Yarmouk Camp will only be allowed in if they prove ownership of the property. A committee from Damascus toured local neighborhoods in and around
Civilians Left Under Threat of War Remnants in Syria’s Hadarat Camp 06-09-2019 Residents of Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, voiced deep concerns over their children’s safety due to the spread of unexploded war remnants across and around the camp. On August 21, a Palestinian child was pronounced dead after a
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in AlMuzeireeb Exacerbated by Lake Drought 06-09-2019 Some 1,700 Palestinian families in AlMzeireeb, south of Syria, have been grappling with an acute dearth in drinking water after the local lake–the sole water supplier for hundreds of families in the area—has dried out as a result of
Canada Denies Report 100,000 Palestinians Coming to Canada 06-09-2019 Canada has denied a Lebanese media report that Ottawa reached a deal with the United States to accept 100,000 Palestinian refugees – 40,000 from Lebanon and 60,000 from Syria. According to the report, similar understandings are in
2 Palestinian Families from Syria Detained in Egypt for 2nd Month 05-09-2019 Two Palestinian families from Syria have been held in Egyptian custody for the second month over allegations of illegal entry into the country from Sudan. According to Palestinian activities, the list of arrestees includes 12 persons, among them children and
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Released by Turkish Police 05-09-2019 Palestinian refugee Ubada Abdul Mon’em Tamim, aged 19 and arrested on September 2, was released from Turkish custody, where he had been kept for not holding the kimlik visa card. Activists said the Turkish police transferred Ubada to Kilis city
Palestinian Child from Syria with Diabetes in Need of Urgent Treatment 05-09-2019 The family of a 16-year-old Palestinian girl from Syria taking shelter in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region have called on the International Red Cross, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and all other concerned institutions to take urgent action in order to help the
Palestinian Refugees in Greek Refugee Camp Facing Squalid Conditions 05-09-2019 Palestinian refugees from Syria have been subjected to an abject humanitarian situation in Moria refugee camp, pitched on the Greek island of Lesbos. Migrants have reportedly been crammed in overcrowded and poorly-equipped tents. Over recent weeks, Moria, one of the
3,989 Palestinian Refugees Killed since Outburst of Syria Warfare 04-09-2019 AGPS has documented the death of 3,989 Palestinian refugees from Syria, including women and children, since 2011, as a result of war-related incidents. Yarmouk Camp topped the list of victims with 1,422 casualties, followed by 263 in Daraa
30 Tents Burned Down as Fires Rock Syria’s AlSadaka Refugee Camp 04-09-2019 Wildfires broke out on Monday evening in AlBal refugee camp, near Suran city, east of Aleppo’s northern region of I’zaz. Material damage was reported. An AGPS correspondent said the fires broke out in a refugee tent after a gas stove
Syria’s AlRaml Camp for Palestine Refugees Gripped with Dire Conditions 04-09-2019 Residents of AlRaml Camp in Latakia continue to sound distress signals over the dire conditions they have been made to endure in the area owing to the poor sanitation network and infrastructure. The residents raised concerns over the safety of
Palestinian Refugee Omar Hejazi Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th Year 04-09-2019 Palestinian refugee Omar Yakoob Hejazi, born in 1975, has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for the sixth year running. Hejazi, a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, was kidnapped by Syrian government troops on the Lebanese-Syrian
Palestinian Refugee Detained in Syria following Deportation from Turkey 28-08-2019 Palestinian refugee Maher Bashir Abweini, aged 18, was arrested by Tahrir AlSham Commission, an armed opposition group in Syria, after he was pushed back from Turkey for failing to obtain the kimlik visa card. Sources based in northern Syria said
Educational Event Held in Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp for Palestine Refugees 28-08-2019 A so-called Second Educational Forum was held in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees on August 25, at the invitation of the Palestinian Cultural Forum in Khan Dannun. The event was co-sponsored by the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees
PLA Fighting alongside Syria’s Gov’t Forces in Idlib 28-08-2019 The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLA) said on its Facebook page that it has been involved in pro-government battles in Idlib’s northern outskirts. In a live footage, PLA gunmen appear as unleashing mortars and missiles targeting anti-government squads. Sometime earlier, PLA’s
Palestinians from Syria Unable to Shell out Visa Renewal Fees 28-08-2019 Thousands of Palestinian from Syria who have fled to other destinations have been unable to pay the steep fees of visa-renewal processes in the new destinations. Renewing travel documents costs up to $300. The applicant is required to pay $800
311 Palestinian Refugees Killed by Sniper Bullets since Outbreak of Syrian Conflict 28-08-2019 AGPS documented the death of 311 Palestinian refugees after they were gunned down by snipers in the war-ravaged Syrian territories, mostly in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. Up to 3,989 Palestinian refugees have been pronounced dead in the Syrian
237 Palestinian Residents of AlAyedeen Camp in Homs Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jails 27-08-2019 AGPS documented the incarceration of 237 Palestinian refugees, including 10 women, taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp, in Homs, in Syria’s state run dungeons since the outburst of the bloody conflict. Field reporters believe the real numbers to be far higher
Thousands of Palestinian Families from Syria Torn Apart 27-08-2019 Thousands of Palestinian refugees from Syria have been scattered in known and unknown destinations, after they were forced out of their homes and torn apart from their families. Torn from the nourishment of home and warmth of family, Palestinians have
Unemployment Rates Reach Zenith among Palestinians in Syria 27-08-2019 Palestinian refugees who remained in Syria have been grappling with simmering unemployment rates. Hundreds have lost their jobs in the warfare and hundreds more have been wondering in the streets as they rummaged around for livelihoods to feed their starved
Palestinian Refugee Snatches 1st Place in Lebanon Bodybuilding Championship 27-08-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Ashraf Mohamed Ali, formerly sheltered in Khan Eshieh Camp, earned the first place at a bodybuilding contest staged in southern Lebanon. Ashraf was a former player with the Syrian Bodybuilding Federation. He earned several awards in
Russian & Syrian Forces Ravage Yarmouk Cemetery in Hunt for Israeli Soldiers’ Body 26-08-2019 Russian and Syrian government forces continue to ransack the old cemetery of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, in search of the body remains of Israeli soldiers killed in the Battle of Sultan Yaakoob in Lebanon in 1982. Russian forces reportedly transferred
AlMuzeireeb Mayor Assassinated in Syria 26-08-2019 Mayor of AlMuzeireeb town Ahmed AlNabulsi, aged 55, was fatally gunned down by anonymous gunmen outside of his house. Over recent years, Palestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town have expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area after
Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees 26-08-2019 Residents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the uncontrolled use of motorcycles in the area, a phenomenon they said poses serious threats to the lives of their children. Several horrific accidents took place
Over 75 Palestinian Students Take Part In Syria Scouting Camp 26-08-2019 A so-called “Inas Shreitah” scouting camp held for university students sheltered in refugee camps in Adra city, in Rif Dimashq, was concluded. 76 Palestinian students received participation certificates. A so-called “Jerusalem Medal” was handed over to Israa Mohamed. Cultural performances
Palestinian Girl with Special Needs Garners Outstanding School Results 25-08-2019 Sixteen-year-old Ghazal al-Toubeh, a Palestine refugee living in Homs, Syria, has been dubbed by UNRWA “a high achiever” and someone who has been striving to surmount all of the hurdles set on her road. “I cannot describe my feelings when
Palestinian Students Honored in Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp 25-08-2019 The Institute of Language Studies celebrated the success stories of a number of Palestinian students who achieved the highest scores in literary and scientific branches as part of basic education in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq. Parents, activists
AlSabina Camp Rail Against Trash Piles 25-08-2019 Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to speak up against the trash mounds piled up across residential alleyways and on the access road to the local market, resulting in bed smells and the spread of
UNRWA ATM Cards Renewed for Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon 25-08-2019 UNRWA is slated to renew ATM cards for displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon, following a decision issued by the bank to that end. The new cards will preserve the same data and secret codes as the previous ones. UNRWA
Palestinian Civilians, Activists Held in Syria’s State-Run Jails 24-08-2019 A number of Palestinian refugees, including relief officers, have been locked up in Syrian government prisons. Several of them have got their security situation worked out after the opposition outfits withdrew from southern Damascus, though. Recently, AGPS has learned that
Palestinian Activist Yaser Amayri Released from Syrian Prison 24-08-2019 Palestinian relief activist Yaser Amayri was released from Syrian government prison on Thursday, August 22. Yaser was arrested in April, along with other refugees, after they were summoned to questioning by Syria’s Palestine Branch forces. Sometime earlier, the Syrian authorities
2 Missing Palestinian Girls Show Up in Syria 24-08-2019 Syrian police in Sabina area said two missing Palestinian girls—Hend Suleiman Ibrahim, 16, and Nour Na’im Diab, 14—were found. The two girls mysteriously disappeared on August 22. Their families kept appealing for information regarding their condition and whereabouts.
Humanitarian Situation Goes Down in Syria’s Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees 24-08-2019 Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees has been grappling with abject conditions as a result of the fallouts of the military operation launched by the Syrian government forces in mid-June 2018 using internationally-prohibited weapons in an attempt to recapture the area
Art Exhibition about Yarmouk Camp Held in Germany 24-08-2019 A pro-Palestine cultural event held in the German city of Lunebourg sounded the alarm over the deteriorating living conditions in Yarmouk Camp for Palestine refugees, in Damascus. Photos taken by activist Niraz Sa’id, who was tortured to death in Syrian
Number of Migrants among Palestinians Sheltered in Syria Refugee Camp Growing Rapidly 23-08-2019 AGPS documented an increase in the number of Palestinian migrants from AlNeirab refugee camp, in Aleppo. The phenomenon has been attributed to forced military conscription with the Syrian government army, high unemployment rates, price leap, and lack of access to
Canadian Embassy in Beirut: Resettlement Demands by Palestine Refugees Cannot Be Systematically Approved 23-08-2019 The Canadian Embassy in Beirut said that it cannot systematically accept refugee resettlement applications, in response to demands submitted by hundreds of Palestine refugees from Syria and Lebanon during their rally staged outside of the embassy. In a statement issued
Handarat Camp for Palestine Refugees Receives Pledges to Rehabilitate Water Infrastructure 23-08-2019 Director of the General Authority for Palestinian Refugees in Aleppo, Ahmad Ibrahim, said the local water company has carried out intensive and thorough research as part of its efforts to work out the water crisis in Handarat refugee camp. He
6 Years since 36 Palestinians Were Killed by Chemical Weapons in Ghouta 23-08-2019 On the seventh anniversary of the “chemical massacre”, perpetrated on August 21, 2013 in Rif Dimashq, AGPS warns that the Palestinian refugee community in Syria has been disastrously affected by the onslaughts launched by the Syrian government army using internationally
On World Humanitarian Day: Hundreds of Palestinian Volunteers Forcibly Disappeared in Syria 22-08-2019 AGPS documented the death of 3,989 Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria, among them hundreds of activities, relief officers, and volunteer medics. Daily scenes of bloodshed and destruction led to deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Syria. AGPS kept record of serious
Palestinian Child Pronounced Dead as Cluster Munition Goes Off in Syria’s Handarat Camp 22-08-2019 A Palestinian child was pronounced dead on Wednesday after a cluster grenade exploded in Aleppo’s Handarat refugee camp. The casualty—Shaifq Yakoob—succumbed to the wounds he sustained in the blast while he was playing outdoors. He was rushed to a hospital
Syria’s Ministry of Works Discusses Rehabilitation of Yarmouk Camp for Palestine Refugees 22-08-2019 Syria’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing pointed, during a meeting held at its headquarters on Tuesday, underway efforts to reconstruct 220 hectares of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus. Sometime earlier, member of Damascus Executive Office, Samir Jazaerli, said, following a meeting held in
Palestinian Refugee Detained by Turkish Police 22-08-2019 Palestinian refugee Maher Bashir Abweini, aged 18, was arrested by Turkish cops in the Esenyurt district of Istanbul Province on account that he is a non-holder of the kimlik visa card. Maher fled the embattled Yarmouk refugee camp, in Syria, in the hunt
Palestinian Refugees without Visa Documents Ordered to Leave Turkey by End of October 22-08-2019 Turkey’s Interior Minister on Wednesday ruled out deportation for legal migrants, underlining that the ongoing action was only against irregular migration. Speaking to foreign journalists in Istanbul, Suleyman Soylu said, “Any major change in the migration policy of Turkey is
Property-Theft Attempts Ongoing in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees 21-08-2019 Flocks of vehicles continue to be caught stealing furniture from destroyed buildings and abandoned homes in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. Over recent years, pro-government militias have been raking through evacuated homes in Yarmouk and holding sway over
90 Palestinians from Syria Disembarked on Greek Island over Past 3 Days 21-08-2019 Some 90 Palestinian refugees from Syria landed in Greece after they set sail from Turkey onboard rubber boats. The Greek government is deeply concerned over the reported 17 percent increase in migrant and refugee arrivals in recent weeks, saying close
80 Migrants Intercepted by Turkish Coast Guard 21-08-2019 80 irregular migrants, including 31 children and three Palestinian refugees, were intercepted by the Turkish coast guard, trying to cross into Europe. According to the Turkish authorities, 29 migrants are from Syria, three from Palestine, one from Eritrea, and another
Cash Aids Transferred to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon 21-08-2019 UNRWA has transferred cash aids for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of $100 and a food allowance worth 27$ per every refugee. Nearly 28,000 Palestinian refugees
19 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails during 1st Half of 2019 20-08-2019 In its newly-released report, AGPS documented the death of 17 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syria-s state-run dungeons during the first half of 2019. In most of the cases, the victims’ families received the death reports following years of enforced
Abductions Simmering in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees 20-08-2019 A state of panic has overwhelmed residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, after a girl was kidnapped by anonymous gunmen a few days earlier. As figures on social media network Facebook, on August 17, the
German Interior Minister to Strip Migrants from Syria of Refugee status 20-08-2019 German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer announced a tough response to Syrian refugees who leave Germany for holidays in their home country. "If somebody, a Syrian refugee, regularly takes holidays in Syria, he cannot honestly claim to be persecuted in Syria
Palestinians among 330 Migrants Stopped by Turkish Coast Guard 20-08-2019 Turkish authorities have intercepted a total of 330 migrants attempting to cross to the Greek island of Lesbos, officials said on Sunday. The coastguard in the Küçükkuyu area of the western Çanakkale province said it had
Palestinian Children in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Launch of School Year 19-08-2019 Palestinian children taking shelter in Yarmouk Camp have appealed to UNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Refugees to work on reconstructing their destroyed schools so as to enable them to pursue theirccvcvvcvcssd studies. In a meeting held some few
UNRWA Delegation Shows Up in Handarat Camp for Palestinian Refugees 19-08-2019 Director of UNRWA operations in Aleppo Mohamed Shreitah and director of the General Authority for Palestinian Refugees, Ahmed Ibrahim, popped in Handarat refugee camp in Aleppo to keep tabs on the condition of power and water networks in the camp
15 PLA Fighters Pronounced Dead following Break-Away from Pro-Gov’t Forces 19-08-2019 15 members of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) were pronounced dead after they broke away from the battalion. Several others were tortured to death in Syrian government jails. The list includes Lieutenant Iyas Naimi, who died under shelling in Yarmouk
Palestinian Refugee Granted Best Football Scorer Award in Hamburg 19-08-2019 The SAGA sports program in the German city of Hamburg labeled the Palestinian young man from Syria Hadi Ibrahim, formerly sheltered in AlAyedeen refugee camp in Hums, as the football league’s top scorer. He was awarded the league cup. Hadi’s
Child among 3 Palestinians Arrested at Opposition-Held Checkpoint North of Syria 18-08-2019 Three Palestinians refugees, including a 12-year-old girl, were arrested at a checkpoint set up by armed opposition groups in Efrin region, in northern Syria. Reporting from northern Syria, an AGPS correspondent said the arrestees—Zaki Arar, Ayman Shababo, and the latter’s
1,100 Patients Receive Medical Checks at Deir Ballout’s Sole Health Center 18-08-2019 Paramedics at the mobile clinic in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, north of Syria, said 1,100 people have undergone medical check-ups, among them 342 children and 322 women, in a month’s time. Drug prescriptions were also recommended to
Palestinian Mother & Her Child Secretly Jailed in Syria for 6th Year 18-08-2019 Palestinian child Hadil AlGhayathi has been secretly held in Syrian state prisons for six years running, along with her mother Taghrid Eissat. The mother and her daughter were kidnapped in March 2013 as they passed through the government-run AlAlaaf checkpoint
100 PFLP-GC Gunmen Pronounced Dead in Syria 18-08-2019 AGPS documented the death of 100 members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) - General Command (GC) as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces. Sometime earlier, the group’s deputy Secretary-General, Talal Naji, said that 420
Deportation Concerns Heightened among Palestinians Refugees in Istanbul 17-08-2019 Palestinian refugees from Syria in Istanbul have voiced deep concern over the intent of the Turkish authorities to forcibly send them back to Syria as many of them overstayed their visas. Turkish police notified irregular migrants to leave the country
Secretary of Fatah Office in Aleppo Released from Jail 17-08-2019 58-year-old Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Rafe’, from AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo, north of Syria was released following seven months in jail. Pro-government militias kidnapped Mahmoud on January 2, 2019. His family held the Liwaa AlQuds battalion, affiliated with the Syrian government
Free Medical Day Held in Daraa Camp 17-08-2019 A free medical day was staged by AlBerr Organization in Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees as part of a medical day held by a group of pediatricians, orthopedists, gynecologists, and general practitioners. 212 persons, including 133 children, benefited from the
Meat Portions Distributed to Displaced Families North of Syria 17-08-2019 The Charity Commission for Relief of the Palestinian People distributed, on August 14, meat portions to 360 Palestinian families in northern Syria. Families displaced from Yarmouk Camp, Qudsaya, and other zones in Rif Dimashq benefited from the move.
On 70th Anniversary of Geneva Conventions, Palestinian Families Appeal for Information over Forcibly Disappeared Relatives 16-08-2019 On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, families of Palestinian refugees held in Syria’s state-run prisons have appealed to the international community to unravel the condition and whereabouts of their jailed relatives and push for their
1,977 Palestinian Refugees Killed until June 2019 16-08-2019 In its 17th statistical report covering the period from March 2011 until June 2019, AGPS documented the death of 1,977 during the temporal span under examination, up from 1,953 in 2018. Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, topped the list
Documentation Center North of Syria Calls on Palestinians in Aleppo’s Outskirts to Sign Up for Identity Documents 16-08-2019 The Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria reiterated calls to Palestinian families coming from Idlib to Aleppo’s northern suburbs to show up at the center in order to register their personal information and obtain the necessary identity documents
Palestinian Carnival Held in Syria’s Qudsaya Town 16-08-2019 Dozens of Palestinian children joined a carnival staged in Qudsaya, in Rif Dimashq. Some 6,000 displaced Palestinian families seeking refuge in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq, have launched cries for help over their exacerbated situation due to the price
Palestinians from Syria in Beirut Sound Distress Signals 15-08-2019 Displaced Palestinian families from Syria in and around Beirut city have denounced the deteriorating human situation they have been going through due to their lack of access to the local labor market and the reluctance maintained by relief institutions regarding
Palestinian Refugee Brought Before German Court over Pro-ISIS Propaganda 15-08-2019 A Palestinian refugee from Syria appeared before the Higher Regional Court of Celle, in Germany, on Monday over charges of pro-ISIS incitement on Facebook. The German daily Süddeutsche Zeitung said the Celle’s Higher Court sued a 33-year-old refugee from
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Joins Swedish National Football Team 15-08-2019 A Palestinian from Syria Hosam Ayesh joined the National Football Team of Sweden. A few days earlier, Hosam signed for IFK Göteborg football club as a midfielder, ending his experience with Östersunds FK club. Hosam, aged 24, was
Leisure Activities Held for Children in Yarmouk Camp 15-08-2019 Leisure activities were held by volunteers from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society to entertain 30 children in AlJa’ouna Street, in Yarmouk Camp. The warfare in Syria has had traumatic fallouts on Palestinian refugee children in and outside of Syria. Post-traumatic
84% of Palestinians from Syria Killed during 1st Half of 2019 Civilians 14-08-2019 84.44% of Palestinians from Syria pronounced dead during the first half of 2019 are identified as civilians (38 victims, down from 101 in 2018), AGPS has found out in its newly-released report. Gunmen make up 13,56% of the
Civilians’ Life Threatened by Motorbike Riders in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees 14-08-2019 Residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to rail against the uncontrolled use of motorcycles, a phenomenon they said poses serious threats to the lives of their children. The residents said several horrific accidents took place due to inappropriate
Refugees Seeking Shelter in Greek Island Launch Cry for Help 14-08-2019 300 Palestinian refugees from Syria who have sought refuge in the Greek island of Crete have been subjected to a dire humanitarian situation as the Greek government suspended granting social insurance cards (AMKA) to the refugees, preventing them from social
Palestinians from Syria Deprived of Eid Joy 14-08-2019 Thousands of Palestinians from Syria have spent the holy occasion of Eid AlAdhha (Feast of Sacrifice) away from their homes and families. Happy childhood memories for Palestinian children from Syria have ended when one or both of their parents were killed
Meat Portions Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families North of Syria 14-08-2019 The Relief Commission of Palestinians of Syria handed over meat portions to Palestinian families displaced from southern Damascus, Yarmouk Camp, and Khan Eshieh Camp to Idlib, in northern Syria. The families continue to slam UNRWA for failing to hand them
45 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead during 1st Half of 2019 13-08-2019 In its newly-released report, AGPS documented the death of 45 Palestinian refugees during the first half of 2019, including 38 civilians and seven gunmen. The list also includes three women and eight children. During the first half of 2019, 45
Displaced Palestinian Families Struggling for Survival in Idlib 13-08-2019 Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk and Khan Eshieh refugee camps, along with other areas in Damascus, to the northern Syrian province of Idlib have been grappling with dire humanitarian conditions. The refugees continue to denounce the steep rental fees which
Palestinians from Syria Spend Occasion of Eid away from Home 13-08-2019 Tens of thousands of Palestinians from Syria have spent the holy occasion of Eid AlAdhha (Feast of Sacrifice) away from their homes and families. Torn from the nourishment of home and warmth of family, Palestinians have been scattered across Lebanon
Palestinian Refugee Bakr AlKousi Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail since 2013 13-08-2019 Palestinian refugee Bakr AlKousi has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run jails for the sixth consecutive year. Bakr was kidnapped by government force at AlHusainiya checkpoint, in Rif Dimashq, on August 12, 2013. His condition and whereabouts remain unknown. His
2 Palestinian Refugees Released by Turkish Police 12-08-2019 Palestinian refugees Khaled Ahmed AlAbtah, detained in Edirne prison since July 22, 2019, and Ahmad Jamil AlSayed, held in custody since July 30, were released from Turkish prisons. Both refugees were arrested in a sweep launched by Turkish police against
70% of Palestinian Academics from Syria Pursuing Scientific Studies 12-08-2019 The Swedish Migration Agency said 70% of Palestinian academics in 2018 have specialized in scientific fields, including engineering, physics, and mathematics. Researcher Mohamed Yousef said that in 2015, 75% of Palestinian men from Syria opted for scientific branches. In 2018
Political Delegates Show Up in Yarmouk’s New Cemetery 12-08-2019 Representatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization and other Palestinian factions paid a visit to the new AlShuhadaa Cemetery in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. Yarmouk Camp is home to two cemeteries, where the bodies of Palestinians killed during
Leisure Activities Held in Deir Ballout Refugee Camp 12-08-2019 Games were organized by volunteers from the Mulhem Group for children taking shelter in Deir Ballout refugee camp, north of Syria. Over 325 displaced Palestinian families in Deir Ballout Camp have been enduring a tragic situation. Most of them have
AGPS: 250 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn Syria 11-08-2019 A newly-released report by AGPS has kept record of the death of 250 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria until June 2019. The data pointed out that 128 children died under shelling; 15 were fatally shot by snipers; 11 were
UNRWA Schools to Open on Time despite Cuts to Funding 11-08-2019 Over 700 schools run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) will open in time for the new academic year across the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt), as well as in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, within
Palestine Refugees Denounce Delays in Citizenship Application Procedures in Sweden 11-08-2019 Scores of Palestinian refugees from Syria who have applied for citizenship in Sweden said they have not received replies over their applications for nearly a year’s time. Palestinian refugees from Syria who have stayed in Sweden for four years are eligible
Palestinian Doctor Radi Shakosh Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th Year 11-08-2019 Palestinian refugee Radi Mohamed Saleh Shakosh has been incarcerated in Syrian jails for the eighth consecutive year. Shakosh was kidnapped by the Syrian intelligence forces on August 11, 2011 outside of his clinic in Khan Eshieh Camp. His fate has
AGPS Issues New Report about Palestinian Victims & Detainees in Syria until June 2019 10-08-2019 In a newly-released report, AGPS documented the death of 3,987 Palestinian refugees in and from war-torn Syria since March 2011 until June 2019 due to war-released incidents. The report sheds light on the number of victims and detainees since
Palestinian Ambassador Discusses with Istanbul Mayor Situation of Palestinians of Syria 10-08-2019 The Palestinian Ambassador in Ankara Fayed Mustafa discussed with Istanbul’s Mayor Akram Imam Oglu the calamitous situation of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Turkey and the impact of the recent crackdowns opted for by the Turkish government to rein in
33 Palestinians Migrants Detained in Turkey 10-08-2019 The Turkish coast guard arrested on Friday, August 9, 33 Palestinian refugees, including Palestinians from Syria, off Bodrum seashore, in the Turkish province of Mugla while onboard a Greece-bound ship.
53 Palestinians Drown on Migration Route from Syria 10-08-2019 According to AGPS data, 53 Palestinians from Syria, mostly women, children, and elderly refugees, drowned onboard the death boats to Europe, fleeing the tattered Syrian territories. A number of casualties breathed their last off the Libyan seashores on way to
Cleansing Campaign Launched in Khan Dannun Camp in Rif Dimashq 10-08-2019 Dozens of children and teens joined a cleaning campaign kickstarted in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees as part of an initiative launched by UNRWA to clean up residential alleyways and enhance hygiene in the area. Living conditions in Khan
Palestinian Refugees Urge Mahmoud Abbas to Broker their Safe Return to Palestine 09-08-2019 Palestinian families and activists from Syria in Lebanon have called on the Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to work on securing their safe return to their homeland Palestine at a time when European countries have been denying them humanitarian
Palestine Ambassador in Egypt Meets with UNRWA Official over Situation of Palestinians from Syria 09-08-2019 Palestine Ambassador in Cairo Diab AlLouh discussed with the director of UNRWA’s office in Cairo Sahar AlJabouri the calamitous condition of Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to Egypt. The UN representatives hailed the efforts made by the Palestine Embassy
India Contributes US$ 5 Million to UNRWA in Support of Palestine Refugees 09-08-2019 The Government of India has contributed US$ 5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support of the Agency’s core programs and services, including education, health care, and relief
120 Palestinian Students from Syria Honored in Istanbul 09-08-2019 A celebration was held by Khayra Ummah organization to pay tribute to 120 orphan Palestinian students from Syria and 30 Syrian orphans seeking shelter in Istanbul. The celebration was held in recognition of the exhaustive efforts made by refugees from
Palestinian Refugee Snatches 1st Place at Bodybuilding Championship 09-08-2019 Palestinian refugee Shadi Farid Darwish, a resident of AlAyedeen Camp, in Hums, won the first seat in the bodybuilding contest (70 kilograms) held in Damascus. Dozens of success stories have been achieved by Palestinian sportsmen/women, students, and artists from Syria
Palestinian Refugee Detained in Istanbul for over 35 Days 08-08-2019 Activists have launched appeals for releasing Palestinian refugee Nour AlDeen Mahmoud, who has been detained by the Turkish authorities for 35 consecutive days. Activists and the refugee’s relatives called the concerned NGO and official institutions to hold contacts with the
Displaced Families in Jaramana Camp Rail against Bread Dearth 08-08-2019 Residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq spoke out against the poor-quality of bread sold in the area. The residents said they have been forced to lineup outside of the local oven for hours in order to
Palestinian Group Fighting alongside Syria’s Gov’t Forces in Hama 08-08-2019 The Free Palestine Movement, affiliated with the Syrian government, said on Facebook that it has been involved in fierce shootouts while fighting alongside the government battalions in AlZakat town, in Hama’s suburbs, as appears in live photos released by the
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in AlMuzeireeb Exacerbated by Lake Drought 08-08-2019 AlMzeireeb community, south of Syria, has been grappling with an acute dearth in drinking water after the local lake–the sole water supplier for hundreds of families in the area—has dried out as a result of the uncontrolled excavation of artesian
Scholarships Granted to Palestinian Students in Pakistan 08-08-2019 The Department of Education and Higher Education of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Damascus announced the availability of scholarships for Palestinian refugees in Pakistan for the academic year 2019/2020. Five-year scholarships will be granted to students who seek to
Detention Hotline Launched for Palestinians from Syria 07-08-2019 The Turkish Association to Support the Palestinian People (FIDAR) announced the launch of a hotline to report abrupt arrest and deportation of Palestinian refugees without kimlik visa cards in Istanbul. The line number is as follows: 00905396801508. Calls are received
Palestinians from Syria Rally Outside of Canadian Embassy in Beirut 07-08-2019 Dozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria rallied outside of the Canadian embassy in Beirut to push for their safe access to Canada from Lebanon, where they have been denied their basic rights. In a letter handed over to the embassy
Palestinian Refugee Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian Jail 07-08-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee Jamal Ahmad Na’im continues to appeal for information over their son’s unknown fate. Jamal has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been locked up for over four years. His
UNRWA Opens Up Vacancies for Palestinian Teachers in Syria 07-08-2019 UNRWA’s human resource department announced a set of vacancies for teachers in Syria in scientific and social science fields. Applications should be submitted by August 14, 2019. A university degree in the required field of specialty from an academic institution
Algerian Scholarships Granted to Palestinian Students 07-08-2019 The Department of Education and Higher Education of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Damascus announced the launch of Algerian scholarships for Palestinian refugees with Bachelor’s degrees. Applicants are invited to sign up within the specified time span on edu
Property-Theft Attempts Ongoing in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees 06-08-2019 A flock of four vehicles was reportedly caught on Sunday, August 4, stealing wooden doors and furniture from abandoned buildings and in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. Over recent years, pro-government militias have been raking through evacuated homes
70 of Homes in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestine Refugees Destroyed, Says PLO Official 06-08-2019 Head of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Anwar Abdul Hadi, said 70% of homes in Yarmouk Camp along with the infrastructure have sustained total damage in the warfare. 30% were partially damaged. According to Abdul Hadi
Activists Launch Appeals for Release of Palestinian Refugees Detained in Turkey 06-08-2019 Hundreds of Palestinian families from Syria in Turkey have called on the concerned authorities to take urgent steps in order to urge the Turkish authorities to release Palestinian refugees Khaled Ahmed AlAbtah, detained in Edirne prison since July 22, 2019
Educational Event for Palestine Refugees Concluded in Lebanon 06-08-2019 The International Association of Palestinian Teachers wrapped up, on Saturday, August 3, the fourth edition of “We Learn Happily for Palestine” summer camp, held in cooperation with the Lebanese ex-education Minister, Abdul Raheem Murad, and the International Association of Palestinian Institutions. Palestinian
Sweden to Deport Palestinian Refugee 05-08-2019 The Swedish Migration Office refused to grant asylum to 27-year-old Palestinian refugee Lein AlKhatib and decided to deport her to Lebanon, where her mother, a Lebanese national, and daughter live, according to Swedish news outlets. Lein was born in Syria
Association of Palestinian Painters in Europe Launched 05-08-2019 A group of Palestinian artists founded the so-called Association of Palestinians Painters in Europe. 50 artists from Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, France, Denmark, and Norway joined the move. Half of the members of the new association are Palestinian artists from
Rubble Removed from Handarat Camp for Palestine Refugees 05-08-2019 The Syrian Red Crescent Organization and ADRA Association cleared out debris in Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo. Activists and civilians sheltered in Handarat continue to appeal to all concerned parties and UNRWA to work on reconstructing the camp
Vocational Training Center Opened for Palestine Refugees in Qudsaya 05-08-2019 The Palestinian Red Crescent Organization, in partnership with the Charity Commission, inaugurated a sewing vocational center at Yafa Cultural Center in Qudsaya, in Rif Dimashq. The center aims at lending a hand to women seeking to launch small projects.
2 Years since Palestinian Web Developer AlSafadi was Extra-Judicially Executed in Syria 04-08-2019 Two years ago, the Syrian government executed the Palestinian web developer and cyber activist Bassel Khartabil AlSafadi. The execution of Bassel Khartabil was carried out days after he was moved to the Adra prison on October 3, 2015. Bassel
Rubble Removed from Daraa Camp for Palestine Refugees 04-08-2019 Over 2,400 cubic meters of debris have been cleared out of residential alleyways and access roads in Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. The move was overseen by Basmat Shabab Souriya Association. Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees
Palestine Refugees Distressed as Assassination Reports Reemerge in AlMuzeireeb 04-08-2019 Palestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area after reports have emerged on a new assassination attempt targeting former opposition affiliate Fadi AlKar’aan who was gunned down by anonymous gunmen. Activists have
Educational Camp for Palestine Refugees Concluded South of Turkey 04-08-2019 Khayra Ummah charity wrapped up AlQuds Summer Camp held south of Turkey. The event is co-sponsored by the Islamic Relief Associations for Orphans and Poor People from occupied Palestine.
AGPS Underscores Dire Situation of Palestinians from Syria in Istanbul 03-08-2019 In a meeting held a couple of days earlier at the office of the Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR), AGPS warned of the repercussions of the latest measures pursued by the Turkish authorities in Istanbul against Palestinian refugees without
Palestinian Refugee Released by Turkish Police 03-08-2019 The Turkish police released Palestinian refugee Mohamed Marwan AlSukari, from Yarmouk Camp, one day after they detained him in Eskişehir province, in northwestern Turkey, on allegations that he did not carry a temporary protection kimlik visa. A number of Palestinian refugees
Hamas Refugee Department Calls for Providing Protection for Palestine Refugees from Syria in Greece 03-08-2019 Hamas’ Department of Refugee Affairs called for securing psycho-physical and legal protection for Palestinian refugees who entered the Greek authorities, fleeing war-torn Syria. In a statement, Hamas’s Refugee Affairs Office expressed concern over the harsh living conditions endured by Palestinian
Insect-Staffed Bread Sold in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestine Refugees 03-08-2019 Residents of Khan Dannun 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 live photos circulated on social media network Facebook
Palestine Refugees Distressed as Pro-Gov’t Battalion in Syria Calls for Military Conscription 02-08-2019 Concerns have heightened among Palestinian refugees in Syria as calls have been recently launched by the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian government forces, for military conscription, as figures on PLA’s official website. Batches of Palestinian youths have
UNRWA: We will continue to provide the necessary resources for refugees in Gaza, including those coming from Syria 02-08-2019 UNRWA said the Agency is committed to fulfilling its mission in support of Palestine refugees in Gaza, including those who fled war-torn Syria, despite considerable challenges and pressures. The UN Agency said that due to the funding crunch emerging in
Kuwait donates $ 5 million to UNRWA in support of Palestinians in Syria 02-08-2019 The Government of Kuwait has contributed US$ 5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This contribution to the Agency will help funding its Syria operations and improve living conditions
Economic suffering continues for thousands of displaced Palestinian families in Qudsaya 02-08-2019 Some 6,000 displaced Palestinian families seeking refuge in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq, have launched cries for help over their exacerbated situation due to the price hike, high unemployment rates, steep rental fees, and the decline in civilians’ purchasing
Wheelchaired Palestinian Refugee Goes Homeless in Syria 01-08-2019 Palestinian activists have sounded alarm bells over the deteriorating conditions of Palestinian refugee with special needs Ahmed Mustafa, who has been left without a roof over his head in the Syrian territories. Ahmed’s mother, his sole breadwinner, passed away. He
Syria’s Deir Ballout Camp for Palestine Refugees Grappling with Mosquito-Borne Diseases 01-08-2019 Activists said civilians in Deir Ballout refugee camp in Efrin, north of Syria, have been suffering from skin allergies and infections owing to the spread of mosquitoes. Over recent days, volunteers from Melhem group sprayed insecticides across the camp. Sometime
Free Educational Project KickStarted in AlSadaka Camp North of Syria 01-08-2019 A group of volunteers announced their intent to deliver free education courses in AlSadaka refugee camp, housing displaced Palestinian and Syrian families. A displaced woman called Umm AlAbd said the majority of children in the camp have been denied access
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Hanino Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2015 01-08-2019 Palestinian young man Mahmoud Hanino, from AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state prisons, where he has been locked up since 2015. AGPS documented the incarceration of 1,759 Palestinian refugees in Syrian government
Alarm Bells Raised after Palestinian Refugee’s Health Takes Turn for Worse North of Syria 31-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Khalil Ahmad Hawari appealed to the concerned parties and human rights institutions to broker his medical referral to Turkey due to the poor healthcare services north of Syria. Last month, Hawari, displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Deir Ballout
Contacts Held with Turkey to Enhance Situation of Palestine Refugees, Says Ambassador 31-07-2019 Palestinian Embassador in Turkey Faed Mustafa said contacts have been held with the Turkish authorities in order to work out the situation of Palestinian refugees in Turkey, mostly those fleeing Iraq and Syria. In a press release, the ambassador said
Documentation Center North of Syria Calls on Palestinians in Aleppo’s Outskirts to Sign Up for Identity Documents 31-07-2019 The Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria called on Palestinian families coming from Idlib to Aleppo’s northern suburbs to show up at the center in order to register their personal information and obtain the necessary identity documents. The
Displaced Families in AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Appeal for Increase of Daily Water Supply 31-07-2019 Residents of AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian refugees, southeast of Syria, have called on the concerned authorities to increase water supplies allotted to the area, where a severe water dearth continues to mar civilians’ life. The residents continue to appeal to
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Launch Cry for Help from Greek Island 30-07-2019 Some 160 Palestinian refugees from Syria who have sought refuge north of the Greek island of Rhodes have been subjected to a dire humanitarian situation in the area. The area where the camp is pitched served as a slaughterhouse for
Palestinian Refugee Khaled AlAbtah Detained in Turkey 30-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Khaled Ahmed AlAbtah has been detained in Turkey for the 7th day running. Khaled was arrested in a sweep launched by Turkish police targeting irregular migrants and non-holders of the kimlik visa card in Istanbul. His family has
UAE Contributes $50 million for Palestine Refugees 30-07-2019 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a US$ 50 million contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), to support the vital and life-saving services provided by the Agency to over
Summer Camp Held for Palestine Refugees South of Turkey 30-07-2019 Khayra Ummah charity has embarked on the second phase of AlQuds Summer Camp II in Kilis and Gaziantep, south of Turkey. A similar move carried out in Osmaniye attracted 750 Palestinian and Syrian children. The event is co-sponsored by the
Heavy Shelling Rocks Civilian Homes in Idlib 19-07-2019 Three Palestinian families survived air raids launched by the Syrian government forces on Friday on AlKousour neighborhood, in Idlib, north of Syria. Speaking with AGPS, survivor Mohamed Udai said that at 09:00 a.m. four missiles hit his home and
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Drinking-Water Scarcity 19-07-2019 Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, said drinking water in the area has been contaminated by sewage, causing it to become foul and salty. The residents attributed the crisis to the poor sewerage and unrepaired water
Palestinian Doctor Nizar Kassab Forcibly Disappeared in Syria 19-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Nizar Jawdat Kassab has been secretly jailed in Syria for the seventh year running. Nizar, a genitourinary surgeon, was arrested at a government checkpoint pitched near Yarmouk’s entrance on December 16, 2012. Palestinian medics and relief activists have
28 Palestinians Killed in Pro-Gov’t Battles in Syria 19-07-2019 28 Palestinian refugees died as they fought alongside popular committees affiliated with the government forces. Most of the casualties are residents of Yarmouk Camp in Damascus and Handarat and AlNeirab refugee camps, in Aleppo. Shortly after the outburst of the
6 Palestinian Migrants from Syria Caught by Turkish Coast Guard 18-07-2019 Six Palestinian migrants were caught by the Turkish coast guard on Wednesday, July 17, off Bodrum coast, as they attempted to illegally enter Greece. Activists said six refugees, including four members of the same family, have been detained in Izmir
Rocket Slammed into Palestinian Refugee Home in Aleppo 18-07-2019 A missile hit the home of Palestinian refugee Raed Saber in Nile Street, in Aleppo, north of Syria, resulting in material damage. Recently, several mortars unleashed from Aleppo’s western suburbs, considered a buffer zone under the Russian-Turkish agreement struck in
Road Connecting Palestinian Refugee Camps North of Syria Collapses 18-07-2019 The road connecting Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, in northern Syria, has collapsed due to water floods from Efrin River and the poor infrastructure in the area. Displaced Palestinian families taking refuge in the area have appealed to the
Elderly Palestinian in Need of Urgent Heart Surgery 18-07-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Abdul Majid Abu Kharaj, who was displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Lebanon’s AlBekaa Valley, was transferred to a hospital following a heart attack that struck his vulnerable body. Medics said he is in need of an
One Year Passes By since Palestinian Photojournalist Niraz Sa’id Died in Syrian Jails 18-07-2019 Palestinian photographer Niraz Sa’id, from Yarmouk Camp, died one year ago under torture in Syrian government jails, where he had been detained for three years. Niraz Sa’id was kidnapped on October 2, 2015 by Syrian government forces and dragged to
Cash Aids Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon 18-07-2019 In Lebanon, UNRWA has transferred cash aids for the Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of $100 and a food allowance worth 27$ per every refugee. Nearly 28,000
New Report by AGPS Underscores Situation of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon 17-07-2019 The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) issued a new report entitled “Asylum-Seeking Journey in Lebanon by Palestinians from Syria”. The 93-page report sheds light on the humanitarian and socio-economic conditions of Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to
3 Brothers Injured in Motorcycle Accident in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees 17-07-2019 Three brothers sheltered in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, survived a high-speed motorcycle accident and were rushed to a local hospital for urgent treatment. The motorcyclist fled the scene. Over recent years, residents of Khan Dannun
Fires Break Out in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Hums 17-07-2019 Fires broke out on Monday, July 15, at a fast food restaurant in AlQuds street in AlAyedeen refugee camp, in Hums. Firefighters rushed to the scene to put out the fires. Material damage was reported. Palestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen
18 UNRWA Staff Members Killed, 28 Forcibly Disappeared in War-Torn Syria 17-07-2019 To date, 18 UNRWA staff members have perished as a result of the Syrian conflict and a further 28 are missing and/or detained. UNRWA said victims were killed as a result of shelling, sniper attacks, bullet fire, abduction, or blasts
92 Palestinians Cold-Bloodedly Executed in Syria 16-07-2019 92 Palestinian refugees have been subjected to extra-judicial executions since the outburst of Syria’s warfare until July 16, 2019, according to AGPS data. The list includes 17 members of the Palestine Liberation Army who were killed just one month after
Palestinian Newborn Needs Urgent Treatment in Lebanon 16-07-2019 A displaced Palestinian family who fled Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to Wadi AlZina, in Lebanon’s southern city of Sidon, have appealed to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations along with the Palestine Liberation Organization and humanitarian institutions to
Denmark Grants Palestinians from Syria Political Asylum 16-07-2019 The Danish Immigration Service announced its decision to provide Palestinians from Syria with political asylum rather than humanitarian asylum, on conditions that they carry UNRWA registration cards or other documents proving that they are recognized as Palestinian refugees by UNRWA
Free Medical Day Held in Syria’s Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees 16-07-2019 Free checks-ups were carried out by AlBirr Charity in Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees as part of a medical day staged by a group of pediatricians, orthopedists, gynecologists, and general practitioners. Dozens of patients reportedly received free medical prescriptions and
Two Palestinian Refugees from Syria Detained by Israeli Police for 26 Hours 15-07-2019 Two Palestinian refugees from Syria with Swedish citizenship documents were released 26 hours after they were detained at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. The refugees’ relatives told AGPS that they were both detained as they attempted to enter the occupied Palestinian
Activists Call for Urgent Action to Save Displaced Palestinians in Greece 15-07-2019 Activists have launched calls for serious action to protect displaced migrants taking refuge in Exarcheia neighborhood, in downtown Athens, following a decision by the government of Greece to evacuate buildings sheltering migrant families. In a letter to the concerned NGOs
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Abdullah Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2013 15-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ali Abdullah, born in 1986 in Nawa city, south of Syria, and raised in AlSabina refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syria’s state-run prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Mohamed was
Humanitarian Condition in Syria’s AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Exacerbated by Stray Dogs 15-07-2019 Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to raise 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
Palestinian Refugee Garners Highest Score in Syria’s Secondary School Exams 14-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Ahmed Malek Warda, sheltered in AlRaml camp, in Latakia, has snatched the first rank after he got full marks in his secondary school exams. A number of Palestinian students garnered excellent marks at secondary school exams (main
Over 22,000 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Granted Swedish Citizenship 14-07-2019 Palestinian activists in Sweden said more than 22,100 Palestinian refugees from Syria have obtained Swedish citizenship until the end of 2018. Referring to studies and statistics conducted by the Swedish Migration Office, the activists said as many as 14
Military Parade Held by Pro-Gov’t Squad in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestine Refugees 14-07-2019 A military show was organized by the Free Palestine Movement, affiliated with the Syrian government, at the Arabic Club in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus. Dozens of gunmen and military commanders along with representatives of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) were
Palestinian Refugee Aymen Atiyeh Secretly Jailed in Syria for 6th Year 14-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Aymen Mohamed Atiyeh, born in 1971, has been locked up in Syrian government prisons for six consecutive years, after he was kidnapped on October 10, 2013. His family continues to appeal for information about his condition and whereabouts
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Hums Hostilities 13-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Fahd Salim AlSaadi, born in 1970, died as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces against ISIS militias in Hums desert. Fahd’s body was dispatched to Yarmouk Camp on Saturday. He was laid to rest in Yarmouk’s New
Palestinian Refugee Detained by Syria’s Security Forces 13-07-2019 A Palestinian refugee was arrested by Syrian government forces south of Syria over allegations of involvement in shooting attacks targeting government checkpoints. The refugee was arrested by the air intelligence forces on the access road between Daraa and Da’el some
Trash Mounds Piled Up in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees 13-07-2019 Residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the mounds of trash accumulated across civilian neighborhoods and around the main access roads to the camp, resulting in bed smells and the spread of life-threatening
30 Palestinians Honored in Sports Event Held in Rif Dimashq 13-07-2019 More than 20 Palestinian players showed up in a ceremony celebrating the end of the Olympic Sports Weeks in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. The event included competitions in chess, table tennis, and karate, among other sports
Over 2,440 English Reports Released by AGPS about Palestinians of Syria 13-07-2019 AGPS calls on researchers, journalists, and activists to pop in its official website and scan its daily reports issued both in English and Arabic about the situation of Palestinian refugees in and from war-torn Syria. Some 2,442 English reports
1,488 Displaced Palestinian Families North of Syria Appeal for Urgent Action by UNRWA 12-07-2019 Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk Camp and Khan Eshieh, south of Damascus, urged UNRWA to take on its responsibility regarding over 1,488 families taking shelter in northern Syria. The families called for the need to provide them with much-needed
Palestinian Students Achieve Outstanding Results in Syria 12-07-2019 A number of Palestinian students garnered excellent marks at secondary school exams (main session) for the scientific and literary branches across the Syrian territories. The results were released by the Syrian Ministry of Education on Wednesday, July 10. Palestinian student
Palestinians among 70 Migrants Caught by Turkish Coast Guard 12-07-2019 80 irregular migrants were detained by the Turkish security forces on Wednesday, July 10, across Bodrum region, overseeing the Aegean Sea, as they attempted to illegally enter Greece. Turkish security sources said the migrants are from Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon
Committee of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Meet with Hamas Delegation in Sidon 12-07-2019 Representatives of the Committee of Displaced Persons from Syria met with the chief of Hamas Refugee Affairs office, Abu Ahmad Fadl, at his office in Sidon, on July 9. The delegations discussed the abject conditions endured by displaced Palestinians from
Psychological Support Activities Held for People with Special Needs in Jaramana Camp 12-07-2019 Psychological support activities were held by the Community Development Center in Jaramana refugee camp for elderly people and persons with special needs. The four-day event makes part of ongoing attempts to help the Palestinian refugee community in and from Syria
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained at Istanbul Airport 11-07-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Ajlani Younes, born in 1991, told AGPS that he has been detained at Istanbul’s new airport for more than two weeks over allegations of illegally attempting to enter the Turkish territories. A couple of weeks
7 Years since Massacre against PLA 11-07-2019 July 10, 2019 marks the seventh 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
UNRWA Hands Over Cash Aids to 3,900 Palestinian Families from Syria in Lebanon 11-07-2019 UNRWA has delivered financial aids, donated by the EU Trust Fund (Madad) to 3,900 Palestinian families who fled war-torn Syria to Jordan. In its “Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal 2019”, UNRWA said that 30% of Palestinian refugees from Syria
Saudi Arabia Contributes $2 Million for Palestine Refugees 11-07-2019 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has contributed an additional US$ 2 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support of Palestine refugees. The contribution will go towards the Agency’s
Palestinian Teachers Honored in Aleppo 11-07-2019 The General Union of Palestinian Teachers paid tribute to a plethora of Palestinian instructors in Aleppo. Dozens of Palestinian teachers have been killed; scores of others have been tortured to death in Syrian state prisons; and dozens more have been
450 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Launch Cry for Help from Greek Island 10-07-2019 450 Palestinian refugees from Syria who have sought refuge in AlKaroura camp, set up on the Greek island of Chios, have been subjected to a dire humanitarian situation in the poorly-equipped tents. The refugees denounced the absence of vital services
UNRWA: 30% of Palestine Refugees from Syria in Jordan Highly Vulnerable 10-07-2019 UNRWA said that 30% of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) are highly vulnerable. In its “Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal 2019”, UNRWA said that 31 per cent of recorded PRS are members of female-headed households, which increases their vulnerability. Due
Displaced Palestinian Families in Syria’s AlAkkad Neighborhood Sound Distress Signals 10-07-2019 Palestinian families taking shelter in AlAkad neighborhood, in Khan Dannun Camp, said they have been denied their rights to vital facilities as the concerned authorities and UNRWA continue to consider their area an unrecognized zone. A resident said authorities do
Palestinian Refugee Omar Hejazi Secretly Jailed in Syria for 7th Year 10-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Omar Yakoob Hejazi, born in 1975, has been locked up in Syrian government prisons for the seventh year running. Hejazi, a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, was kidnapped by the Syrian government troops on the Lebanese-Syrian
3,987 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead since 2011 09-07-2019 AGPS has documented the death of 3,987 Palestinian refugees in Syria, including women and children, since 2011, as a result of war-related incidents. According to AGPS data, 1,977 died until June 2019, up from 1,953 victims until
PLO Envoy Meets with UNRWA’s Syria Director 09-07-2019 Director-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Anwar Abdul Hadi met on Monday with the UNRWA director of Syria operations Michael Amania at the agency’s head office in Mezzeh, in Damascus. Both parties discussed the most practical ways to enhance
Water Crisis Rocks Deir Ballout Camp for Palestinian Refugees North of Syria 09-07-2019 Hundreds of displaced Palestinian families north of Syria continue to launch cries for help over their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout Camp, north of Syria, saying an acute water crisis has made the situation far worse. The
Summer Camp Held for Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon 09-07-2019 The International Association of Palestinian Teachers announced the launch of the fourth edition of “We Learn Happily for Palestine” summer camp, held in cooperation with the Lebanese ex-education Minister, Abdul Raheem Murad, and the International Association of Palestinian Institutions. 200 Palestinian students
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins Chest Contest 09-07-2019 Palestinian teen from Syria Mohamed AlJaafari won the first place at the chess competition staged by the Palestinian Chess Federation on Friday, July 5, on the occasion of the Palestine Olympics Day in AlBadawi refugee camp, in Lebanon. Mohamed fled
Hundreds of Palestine Refugees Threatened with Refoulement in Greece 08-07-2019 The Immigration Department of Greece announced its decision to force refugees who have obtained Greek visas since July 31, 2017 out of their homes and shelters. Rents will be shelled out via European funds and the refugees’ allowances will be
Displaced Families Denied Return to Yarmouk Camp, Gov’t Officers Allowed In 08-07-2019 Sources close to the Syrian government said security forces have allowed military officers and their families who used to live in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to re-enter the camp and retrieve their homes and property. Civilians have, however, been denied
Palestinian Refugee Haytham Naji Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2014 08-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Haytham Hamouda Naji, born in 1969, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government dungeons for five years running. Naji was kidnapped by pro-government troops on August 28, 2014, as he distributed foodstuff in AlRijah Square, in
UNRWA Launches Palestinian Olympics in Lebanon 08-07-2019 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) launched the 11th Palestiniadi (Palestinian Olympics) with the support of the European Union Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis, the EU‘MADAD’ Fund, for
Over 50 Persons Catch Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Deir Ballout Camp for Palestine Refugees 07-07-2019 Paramedics at the mobile clinic in Deir Ballout Camp, north of Syria, kept record of over 50 cases of mosquito-borne diseases among civilians taking shelter in the area. A paramedic attributed the phenomenon to the spread of mosquito bites which
UNRWA Announces Launch of Student Registration in Daraa Camp 07-07-2019 UNRWA has announced the launch of free registration processes at its Syria schools for Palestine refugees taking shelter in Daraa Camp, south of Syria. Registration was opened up on June 30 and will be closed on July 18. 525 students
Palestinian Refugee Secretly Jailed in Syria for 6th Year 07-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Tamim, aged 58, has been locked up in Syrian government dungeons since August 3, 2013. Mahmoud was a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. His condition and whereabouts remain unidentified. AGPS documented the
Greece-Bound Migrant Boat Intercepted by Turkish Coast Guard 07-07-2019 11 Syrian and Palestinian migrants have been detained by the Turkish coast guard off Mugla seashore, as they attempted to illegally disembark in Greece. The Turkish coast guard spotted the Greece-bound inflatable ship off Bodrum coast, in Mugla. The migrants
Activists Launch Campaign to Push for Civilians’ Safe Return to Yarmouk Camp 06-07-2019 Activists have embarked on a so-called “I’ll Be Back Home” campaign in an attempt to urge concerned authorities to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp and allow displaced Palestinian families to safely return to their homes. The campaigners called on the concerned families
10,000 ATM Cards Distributed by UNRWA to Registered Palestine Refugees in Syria 06-07-2019 UNRWA has handed over 10,000 ATM cards to Palestinian refugee registered with the agency across Syria in an attempt to smooth cash-aid delivery. Informed sources said that on July 11, 2019, text messages will be sent to the refugees
35 Members of Fatah AlIntifada Group Killed in Syria’s Warfare 06-07-2019 AGPS documented the death of 35 Palestine refugees affiliated with Fatah AlIntifada group, as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces across the war-torn country. The list includes gunmen who died in fierce shootouts with ISIS and AlNusra Front in
2 Palestinian Brothers Honored in Lebanon’s Burj Barajneh Camp 06-07-2019 The Amal Club in Burj AlBarajneh refugee camp, in Beirut, paid tribute to two Palestinian brothers from Syria—Beshr Mazen Yousef and Aws Mazen Yousef—for their good conduct and the outstanding results they achieved during the school year. The two children
Displaced Palestinian Families North of Syria Lash Out at PLO & UNRWA 05-07-2019 Displaced Palestinian families in northern Syria continue to rail against their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout Camp. The refugees leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), along with other concerned NGOs, for failing
Palestinian Refugee Shot Dead in Aleppo 05-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Ibrahim Reda Samara was fatally gunned down at Saadullah AlJaberi square, in Aleppo, as he tried to defend a woman harassed by pro-government militias. Ibrahim, a resident of AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo, is a volunteer at Liwaa AlQuds
Palestinian Girl Goes on Hunger Strike in London over Regime Attacks North of Syria 05-07-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Shadha Abu Weddou joined a hunger strike launched by a group of activists in London and other parts of the world to speak up against the abrupt killing of civilians north of Syria. Shadha announced her
Palestine Refugees to Undergo Free Medical Checks in Lebanon 05-07-2019 The Palestinian Red Crescent Society at Haifa Hospital, in partnership with American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA) announced the arrival of a group of American internists to carry out free medical checks for concerned patients on July 5. Palestinian refugees
AGPS & PRC Underscore Calamitous Situation of Palestinian Women in Syria at UNHRC 04-07-2019 The Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) and the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) have spoken up against the human rights abuses perpetrated against Palestinian women taking refuge in war-torn Syria. Speaking during a session attended by the International Commission
Kurdistan Authorities Allow Palestinian Family from Syria to Enter Erbil 04-07-2019 Authorities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq lifted a ban on the family of Palestinian refugee Fadi Khaled Nasrullah to enter Erbil city, after they were caught by the Turkish authorities on June 27, 2019, and detained for one day
Efforts Ongoing in Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugee to Repair Power Network 04-07-2019 The Power Company in Daraa Camp has embarked on repair works to rehabilitate the electricity network which was severely damaged in the warfare. Over recent years, Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Daraa Camp kept appealing to the concerned authorities to
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Enduring Dire Conditions 04-07-2019 Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon continue to sound alarm bells over their ambivalent legal status and the inhospitality shown by local authorities. Palestinian refugees from Syria are reported to lack legal status in Lebanon. The absence of a specific
Palestinian Refugee Salim AlMaw’ed Secretly Jailed in Syria for 6th Year 04-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Salim Mohamed AlMaw’ed has been locked up in a Syrian government dungeon for the sixth consecutive year. Salim was arrested at the Yarmouk Camp checkpoint on May 22, 2013. His family continues to appeal for information. AGPS documented
AGPS: 17 PLA Gunmen Missing in Syria since 2011 03-07-2019 AGPS kept record of the mysterious disappearance of 17 members of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) since the outbreak of the Syrian warfare in 2011. Several PLA affiliates have been kidnapped by the different warring parties at government-run checkpoints. Others
Palestinian Refugee Released after 8 Years in Syrian Gov’t Jails 03-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed Fatah Hamouda, sheltered in AlRaml Camp in Latakia, was released on Monday from a Syrian government prison, where he had been held for eight years. Mohamed had been locked up in Sednaya military prison, before he was
Palestinian Refugee Held in Syrian State Jail for 7th Year 03-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Moad Adnan AlKhatib, sheltered in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, has been held in government prisons since December 1, 2012. AlKhatib was a student of AlFatah AlIslami College and the Imam (preacher) of AlSahabi Zaher
Hundreds of Displaced Palestinian Families Struggling for Survival in Northern Syria 03-07-2019 Hundreds of displaced Palestinian families have been scattered across northern Syria, where they have been taking refuge in poorly-equipped camps, after they got displaced from their homes and shelters in the warfare. According to data by the Commission of Palestinians
AGPS Launches WhatsApp Group for Palestinians from Syria in Libya 03-07-2019 AGPS has launched an e-group via WhatsApp for Palestinians from Syria in Libya in an attempt to help the refugees speak up for their rights and concerns. The group does not provide direct relief assistance. It seeks to transmit the
Palestinian Family from Syria to Go Homeless in Lebanon 02-07-2019 A nine-member Palestinian family from Syria has appealed to the concerned humanitarian institutions and charities to help them pay the rental fees, after the house owner threatened to force them out. The mother, Umm Mohamed, said all family members risk
Palestinian Refugee Nour AlDeen Mahmoud Abdullah Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2014 02-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Nour AlDeen Mahmoud Abdullah has been locked up in Syrian government prisons for five years running. He was arrested at a checkpoint in Yarmouk Camp in 2014. His condition and whereabouts have been shrouded in mystery. His family
UNRWA Denies Intending to Transfer Palestine Refugees from Syria & Lebanon to Other Countries 02-07-2019 UNRWA in Lebanon denied emerging reports about its intent to transfer Palestinian refugees seeking shelter in Lebanon to other destinations. UNRWA said such reports are counterfeit, pledging to keep up its core essential services for Palestine refugees in its five
Palestinian Girl from Syria Snatches 1st Rank at Lebanon Secondary School Exams 02-07-2019 Palestinian student from Syria Jala Khaled AlKhatib achieved outstanding results as part of basic education exams held at Beit Jala private school, in Siblin, in AlKharroub region, south of Lebanon. She got the first rank at the school and the
Palestinian Refugees in Greece’s Leros Island Sound Distress Signals 01-07-2019 A number of Palestinian and Syrian families who have sought refuge in the Greek island of Leros have been subjected to an exacerbated humanitarian situation due to the absence of vital services, including health care, housing, relief assistance, and power
Syrian Official: Rehabilitation Plan for Yarmouk Camp to Be Set Up & Executed Soon 01-07-2019 Yasar Abedeen, director of the General Company for Engineering Studies and Consulting, run by the Syrian Ministry of Public Works and Housing, said the company has been tasked with devising reconstruction plans for Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, and surrounding areas
Palestinian Instructors in Syria Honored 01-07-2019 The General Union of Palestinian Teachers paid tribute to Palestinian instructors in Syria who experienced the Nakba and played a major role in enhancing the educational process of Palestinian refugee generations. The ceremony was held at the Arab Cultural Center
Palestinian Palestinian Girl Rudeina Khattab Secretly Held in Syrian State Prison for 7th Year 01-07-2019 Palestinian refugee Rudeina Muhammad Khattab, aged 29 and sheltered in Latakia, has been held in Syrian government prisons since 2012. Activists urged the international human rights institutions, particularly UNRWA and the Palestine Embassy in Damascus, to work on disclosing her
Family of Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Information about Missing Son in Malaysia 30-06-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee from Syria Hamam Khaled Diab continues to appeal to the international human rights institutions and the Palestine Embassy in Malaysia to work on disclosing the fate of their son, who has gone missing for the
UNRWA Warns of Service Cut for Palestine Refugees in Syria 30-06-2019 The UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl stressed that the Agency’s current financial situation will be particularly challenging for emergency operations in Gaza and Syria and for UNRWA schools across the region. Food for one million refugees in the Gaza
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped With Poor Hygiene due to Trash Mounds 30-06-2019 Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, continue to rail against the mounds of trash and debris piled up in civilian neighborhoods and around the main access roads to the camp, resulting in bed smells and the
Palestinians from Syria Rally in Berlin in Support of BDS 30-06-2019 Dozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria rallied in Berlin to speak up against a motion by the German parliament (Bundestag) defining the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement as anti-Semitic, and thus becoming the first major European parliament to do so
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Voice Unyielding Commitment to Right of Return 29-06-2019 Hundreds of Palestinian refugees have taken to the streets across the Syrian territories, protesting the US-drafted Mideast peace plan, dubbed “the deal of the century” and the US-led economic workshop in Bahrain. A series of vigils, seminars, workshops, and youth
UNRWA Denies Intent to Deport Palestine Refugees in Lebanon to Other Countries 29-06-2019 UNRWA in Lebanon denied emerging reports about its intent to transfer Palestinian refugees seeking shelter in Lebanon to other destinations. UNRWA said such reports are counterfeit, pledging to keep up its core essential services for Palestine refugees in its five
Banquet Held for Displaced Palestinian Students in Damascus 29-06-2019 A banquet was held in Damascus by UNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees. Palestinian prep and secondary school students coming from Lebanon and taking shelter at Basel AlAsad College and the Damascus Training Center were in attendance
Palestinian Refugee Held in Syrian Dungeons Since 2013 29-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed Salem Ali AlMarkaten, aged 60, has been incarcerated in Syrian government prisons for the fifth year running. Mohamed was kidnapped by the government forces on his way out of Yarmouk Camp and was dragged to an unknown
Over 600 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Prisons 28-06-2019 AGPS documented the death of 606 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government prisons since the outburst of the bloody warfare. 80 Palestinian refugees from Syria were pronounced dead in 2018 alone, up from 13 refugees in 2017. 77 victims
Rallies Held in Palestinian Refugees Camps in Syria over US-Led Bahrain Workshop 28-06-2019 Hundreds of Palestinian refugees took to the streets in Khan Dannun and Jaramana refugee camps, in Rif Dimashq, protesting the US President Donald Trump’s “Mideast peace deal”, known as the “deal of the century”, and the White House-led economic workshop
Poisonous Reptiles Swamp Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees 28-06-2019 Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to rail against the propagation of rodents, reptiles, and insects across the alleyways of the camp, particularly in unreconstructed areas. The residents called on the concerned authorities and UNRWA to make serious
Son of Fatah Leader Enduring Mysterious fate in Syrian Gov’t Jail 28-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed Hasan Abu Shanar has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons since October 27, 2012. The detainee, a resident of AlTadhamun neighborhood in Damascus and the father of three children, is the son of slain
Palestinians in Syria Raise Concerns over Forced Military Conscription 27-06-2019 A state of panic has overwhelmed Palestinian refugees in Daraa, south of Syria, after the Syrian government forces tightened military grip around the city’s alleyways in an attempt to hunt down youths for conscription. A series of checkpoints has been pitched
Countries Pledge $100 Million for UN Palestine Agency 27-06-2019 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) received the support of the representatives of states and institutions at its annual international Pledging Conference held on 25 June in New York. Representatives of
Displaced Palestinians Rally in Northern Syria over Trump’s Pro-Israel Mideast Plan 27-06-2019 Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk Camp, Khan Eshieh, and southern Damascus to northern Syria took to the streets of AlSadaka, Deir Ballout, AlMuhammadiya, and AlJazira refugee camps on Wednesday, protesting the US President Donald Trump’s “Mideast peace deal”, known as
Palestinian Refugee Yehya Ahmad AlBash Secretly Detained in Syrian since 2013 27-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Yehya Ahmad AlBash, born in 1960, has been incarcerated in Syrian government prisons for seven consecutive years. Yehya was kidnapped by the government forces on October 5, 2012 and dragged to an unknown location. His fate and whereabouts
Education Center Launched in Qudsaya 27-06-2019 First aid training courses were held by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society at the Palestine Health Center in Yalda town, south of Yarmouk Camp. A number of Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk Camp took part in the course, which aims
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Subjected to Heavy Beating by Turkish Border Police 26-06-2019 A number of Palestinian refugees were heavily beaten by the Turkish border guard as they attempted to cross the Syrian-Turkish borders. The refugees were pushed back to war-torn Syria. The refugees, including women, were displaced from Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus
Palestinian Refugee Alaa Mohamed Taha Released by Turkish Police 26-06-2019 The Turkish authorities released on Monday, June 24, the Palestinian refugee Alaa Mohamed Taha who was arrested some 35 days ago following a security sweep launched by the Turkish police in Esenyurt district, in Istanbul province. Sometime earlier, his family
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Tamim Secretly Detained in Syria since 2015 26-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Tamim has been locked up in Syrian government dungeons since March 12, 2015. He was arrested by the government forces at a relief distribution center set up by UNRWA south of Damascus. Activists have appealed to the
Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees 26-06-2019 Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to rail against the uncontrolled use of motorcycles in the area, a phenomenon they said poses serious threats to the lives of their children. Several horrific accidents took place due to
Palestinian Student from Syria Qualified for Finals at Dubai Arab Reading Challenge 26-06-2019 Palestinian student Khayr AlDeen Abu AlHasan, aged 18, managed to get to the finals of the international 2019 Arab Reading Challenge staged in Dubai. Khayr Aldeen, who fled war-torn Syria to Germany, said his success is a proof that Palestinian
Displaced Palestinian Family from Syria Detained at Erbil Airport 25-06-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Fadi Khaled Nasrullah, from Yarmouk Camp, along with his wife and two children continue to launch cries for help as they have been detained at Erbil International Airport, the main airport of Erbil city in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, after they
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Missing in Izmir 25-06-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee from Syria Fadi Taha AlSamneh, born in 1989, urged the Turkish authorities and national and international NGOs to work on disclosing the fate of their son. In a letter sent to AGPS, AlSamneh’s family said
Free Medical Day Held in Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees South of Syria 25-06-2019 A free medical day was held by AlBirr Association for Charity and Social Services in Daraa Camp. Pediatricians, general practitioners, gynecologists, and orthopedic physicians took part in the event. 386 residents of Daraa Camp, including 200 children, received free medical
Food Aids Distributed in Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees South of Syria 25-06-2019 The Syrian Red Crescent Society handed over, on Sunday, food aids to a number of families who returned to Daraa Camp. 450 families registered with the Red Crescent reportedly benefited from the move. All the way through Syria’s eight-year conflict
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Khamis Detained in Syria Shortly after Release 24-06-2019 Palestinian ex-prisoner Ahmad Khamis who had been released from Israeli jails as part of an Israel-Russian swap deal was re-arrested by Syrian security forces. Informed sources told AGPS that Khamis has been subjected to exhaustive interrogation by Syrian intelligence officers
Youth Event Held in Damascus to Speak Up against US-Led Bahrain Conference 24-06-2019 A Palestinian youth gathering was held a couple of days earlier in Damascus in response to the projected White House-led economic workshop set to be held in Bahrain and the US President Donald Trump’s “Mideast peace deal”, known as the
1st Phase of Sanitation Repair Project Carried Out in AlDhiabiya, AlHusainiya 24-06-2019 The General Company for Hydraulic Projects has embarked on the first phase of a project aiming at rehabilitating the sanitation networks in AlDhiabiya and AlHusainiya, in Rif Dimashq. The project is worth 193 million Syrian Pounds, according to Syrian sources
Palestinian Refugee Wins 1st Place in Hums Bodybuilding Championship 24-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Shadi Farid Darwish, a resident of AlAyedeen Camp, in Hums, snatched the first seat in the classic bodybuilding contest held in the city. Dozens of success stories have been achieved by Palestinian sportsmen/women, students, and artists from Syria
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Deprived of Health Care 23-06-2019 Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, continue to sound distress signals over the absence of health services and life-saving medical kit. Most of the clinics and medical centers in the area have gone out of operation
Pro-Gov’t Gunman Dead in Syria 23-06-2019 In another development, member of Syria’s pro-government Liwaa AlQuds brigade Fawzi Hamza, called Abu Tareq, was pronounced dead while in a military mission in Deri AlZor, north of Syria. Abu Tareq was a resident of Jaramana Camp, in Damascus, and
Workshop Held in AlNeirab Camp over Trump’s Deal of Century 23-06-2019 Palestinian factions and civil society representatives gathered at a workshop staged in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees to speak up against the US President Donald Trump’s “Mideast peace deal”, known as the “deal of the century”, and the White House-led
Palestinian Refugee Rami Suleiman Held in Syrian Lock-Up for 6th Year 23-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Rami Suleiman, aged 39, has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for the sixth year running. Rami was kidnapped by the regime troops on July 7, 2013, at a checkpoint set up near Yabrod, in Rif Dimashq. He
2 Palestinian Refugees Detained in Greece Launch Cry for Help 22-06-2019 Palestinian refugees from Syria Yaser Fa’our and Mu’amar Yousef Murad, from Yarmouk Camp, have appealed to the international human rights organizations, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and Palestinian factions to take urgent action so as to pressurize the Greek authorities to
Palestinian Refugee among Migrants Detained in Turkey after Boat Sinks 22-06-2019 The Turkish coast guard detained a number of irregular migrants, including the Palestinian refugee from Syria Zakaria Abu Hamida, a resident of AlNeirab Camp, after their boat sank on Monday, June 17. The migrants were caught onboard a Greece-bound ship
UNRWA Delegation Shows Up in Khan Dannun Camp 22-06-2019 A UNRWA envoy and representatives of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees met with representatives of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, shortly after the residents spoke up against the mistreatment they have been subjected to
Palestinians from Syria Meet with Refugee Services Organization in Cairo 22-06-2019 A meeting was convened on Thursday at UNRWA’s liaison office in Garden City, in Cairo, by representatives of the Palestinian refugee community in Egypt and members of St. Andrew’s Refugee Services. The delegations discussed developmental and community projects for Palestinian
Rally Held in Turkey over US “Deal of Century” 22-06-2019 Dozens of Palestinian refugees rallied on Friday in the Turkish city of Kilis, protesting the US President Donald Trump’s “Mideast peace deal”, known as the “deal of the century”, and the White House-led economic workshop in Bahrain. The refugees stressed
On World Refugee Day, AGPS Raises Alarm Bells over Situation of Palestinian Refugees in War-Torn Syria 21-06-2019 On the world refugee day, observed on June 20 each year, Palestinian refugees from Syria continue to face a calamitous situation both inside and outside of the embattled Syrian territories. The Syrian conflict has had disastrous fallouts on the Palestinian
Thousands of Palestinian Refugees from Syria Scattered across Globe 21-06-2019 AGPS found out that over 200,000 Palestinian refugees fled Syria, where 560,000 refugees used to take shelter prior to the outburst of the deadly warfare. Over 60% of Palestinians from Syria have undergone displacement for at least once
Migrant Boat Carrying 26 Palestinian Refugees Intercepted off Turkish Coast 21-06-2019 A Greece-bound boat carrying dozens of irregular migrants, including 26 Palestinian refugees, was intercepted by the Turkish coast guard off Aydin seashore, west of Turkey. The migrants were taken to Aydın Provincial Directorate of Migration Management. A few days earlier, 12 people died
Swedish Riksdag Votes to Ease Family Reunification for Holders of Subsidiary Protection 21-06-2019 The Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) extended on Tuesday immigration laws for another couple of years so as to lift some restrictions on family reunification for refugees already in Sweden. The new decision will enable the wives and children of refugees with
53 Palestinian Refugees from War-Torn Syria Drowned on Migration Route 20-06-2019 53 Palestinians from Syria, mostly women, children, and elderly refugees, drowned onboard the death boats to Europe, fleeing the tattered Syrian territories. A number of casualties breathed their last off the Libyan seashores on way to Italy while others sunk
Palestinian Refugee Drowns off Turkish Coast 20-06-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Ahmad Abu Hamida, from AlNeirab Camp, was pronounced dead on Tuesday, June 18, after he drowned off the Turkish seashore, trying to illegally enter Greece. His family said they lost contact with him after a Greece-bound
Thousands of Palestinian Families from Syria Scattered across Globe 20-06-2019 Thousands of Palestinian refugees from Syria have been scattered in known and unknown destinations, after they were forced out of their homes and torn apart from their families. Torn from the nourishment of home and warmth of family, Palestinians have
Refugees Seeking Shelter in Greek Island Launch Cry for Help 20-06-2019 ِِِA number of Palestinian and Syrian families who have sought refuge in the Greek island of Kos took to the streets on Wednesday, June 19, urging the Greek government to improve their living conditions and grant them legal visas and
Palestinian Student from Syria Honored by Swedish School 20-06-2019 Palestinian student from Syria Shahd Anas Dasouki was honored by Sorliden School in the Swedish city of Örnsköldsvik for the excellent results she has achieved over the past three school years. Dasouki, formerly sheltered in Yarmouk Camp for
15 Palestinians Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Jails in May 2019 19-06-2019 AGPS kept record of 15 cases of death under torture in Syrian government jails among Palestinian refugees. The latest victim is identified as Ramzi Hasan AlAweimar AlNa’imi, a resident of Daraa Camp. He was arrested by the air intelligence forces
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Suleiman & His 2 Sons Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2013 19-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed Kheir Suleiman and his sons, Nayef and Ahmed, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian penitentiaries for six years running. The father and his two sons were kidnapped by Syria’s pro-government militias and their war-partners at Yarmouk
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA Clinic 19-06-2019 Residents of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have spoken out against the mistreatment they have been subjected to by staff members at a UNRWA-run clinic in the camp. Local activists urged the UN refugee agency, the General Authority for
Cash Aids Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon 19-06-2019 UNRWA has transferred cash aids for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of $100 and a food allowance worth 27$ per every refugee. Nearly 28,000 Palestinian refugees
Number of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Goes Down to 400 18-06-2019 Member of the Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza, Omar Odeh, said the number of Palestinian refugees who returned to the besieged Gaza Strip from war-torn Syria until mid-June is estimated at 400 (150 families), down from 1
Transportation Crisis Ongoing in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees 18-06-2019 A transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Dannun Camp since the outburst of the Syrian warfare. Reporting from Khan Dannun shelter, located some 23 kilometers away from southern Damascus, AGPS news correspondent said civilians’ access out of and into the
Insecticide Sprayed in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees 18-06-2019 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in partnership with the Social Development Committee in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, launched a campaign to spray insecticides across residential alleyways in the camp. Residents of
12 Dead as Migrant Boat Sinks off Turkish Coast 18-06-2019 Twelve people have died after a boat carrying migrants sank off southwestern Turkey, the coastguard said. The coastguard said 31 migrants were rescued after the boat went down off the coast of Bodrum district in Mugla province, with search and
Syria’s Education Ministry Pays Tribute to Palestinian Student over Smart Exam Box 17-06-2019 Palestinian student Ahmad AlKayali was honored by the Syrian Ministry of Education for creating a smart exam box. The Education Ministry said the box functions by means of artificial intelligence and serves to set exam questions and correct student responses
Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Enduring Severe Water Crisis 17-06-2019 The Water Company in Daraa, south of Syria, pledged to rehabilitate water networks in the next few days. The promises were made after a number of residents of Daraa Camp showed up at the office of the director of the
Palestinian Refugee Khalil Ibrahim Shakosh Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2014 17-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Khalil Ibrahim Shakosh, born in 1987, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state prisons for the fifth year running. Khalil was kidnapped from his home in Jdeidat Artouz in Rif Dimashq on December 01, 2014 and
53 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Drowned on Migration Road 17-06-2019 53 Palestinians from Syria, mostly women, children, and elderly refugees, drowned onboard the death boats to Europe, fleeing the tattered Syrian territories. A number of casualties breathed their last off the Libyan seashores on way to Italy while others sunk
18 Palestinian Families from Syria at Greece-Based Refugee Camp Launch Cry for Help 16-06-2019 Palestinian refugees from Syria taking shelter at Thermopolis camp in Greece have sounded distress signals over the exacerbated humanitarian conditions they have been subjected to. In statements emailed to AGPS, the refugees said they have been enduring medical neglect and
Palestinian Refugees North of Syria Receive Protection Cards 16-06-2019 Palestinian refugees have been receiving protection cards from the Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees north of Syria. The Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees North of Syria was established in order to keep record of and provide personal data on the
Displaced Residents of Southern Damascus Receive Promises to Return to Their Homes 16-06-2019 Damascus Governor Adel AlAleibi said displaced families are about to return to their habitable houses in AlTadhamun neighborhood, south of Damascus, and will receive a damage compensation of up to 30%. During a tour he carried out in the area
3 Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t 16-06-2019 Three Palestinian brothers have been secretly locked up in Syrian government jails for the 7th year running. Two of them turned themselves in to the Syrian authorities after the pro-government Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)--General Command (GC)
Palestinian Family Held in Syrian Gov’t Prisons for 6th Year 15-06-2019 Alarm bells have been sounded over the mysterious fate of several Palestinian families who have been held captive in Syrian dungeons. The list of missing families includes Mouloud Khaled AlAbdullah’s family, kidnapped on July 27, 2013 at a government-run checkpoint
Syrian Official: Yarmouk’s Organizational Plan to Be Finalized 15-06-2019 Syria’s Minister of Public Works and Housing Suhail Abdul Latif said serious efforts have been ongoing to finalize the roadmap for the rehabilitation of Yarmouk Camp and other areas in Damascus. In press statements, Abdul Latif said efforts have been
Palestinian Migrant from Syria Drowns West of Germany 15-06-2019 Three-year-old Palestinian child from Syria Ahmad Majed Awad, was pronounced dead after he drowned in a swimming pool in Gelsenkirchen, a city located in Germany's most populous federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. A German national pulled Ahmad’s body after
Palestinians from Syria Undertake Life-Threatening Journeys to Greece 15-06-2019 Palestinian refugees from Syria continue to risk their lives onboard the “death boats” to Greece, rummaging around for a momentary respite from the daily scenes of bloodshed and destruction. AGPS has kept record of the death of dozens of refugees
39 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Syria in May 2019 14-06-2019 AGPS documented the death of 39 Palestinian refugees in Syria in May 2019, up from 32 in May 2018. 15 among the casualties died as a result of heavy torture in Syrian government jails. The list also includes 10 Palestinians
PLA Conscript Arrested by Syrian Security Forces 14-06-2019 A conscript identified as Ahmad Hasan, from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian government, was arrested in Jamala village, in Yarmouk Basin, in Daraa’s northwestern suburbs. Palestinian refugees who joined the PLA in Syria have been enduring
Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 7th Year 14-06-2019 Palestinian university student Maher Abdul Hamid AlAyesh, aged 30, has been enduring a mysterious fate after he was kidnapped by Syrian government forces in June 10, 2012 from the exam room at Damascus Faculty of Science. Mohamed, a third-year student
AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling With Water Crisis 14-06-2019 Residents of AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian refugees, southeast of Syria, have been enduring a severe water dearth. The residents continue to appeal to UNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Refugees to take urgent action in response to the crisis
Follow-Up Committee for Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Meet with UNRWA Director 14-06-2019 Representatives of the Follow-Up Committee of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Gaza met on Wednesday, June 12, with the director of UNRWA operations in Gaza Matthias Schmale. Both parties discussed the situation of Palestinian refugees who returned to Gaza from
Displaced Palestinian Refugee Assaulted by Turkish Police 13-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ajlani Younes, who fled war-torn Syria to Turkey, said he was violently beaten by the Turkish police after he refused to be pushed back to Lebanon. In a video from Istanbul’s new airport, where he has been
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in AlMuzeireeb Made Worse by Assassination Attempts 13-06-2019 A new assassination attempt targeting former jury at the Palace of Justice Mohamed Abdul Rahim AlGhanem has sparked panic in AlMuzeireeb community for Palestinian refugees, in Daraa’s western suburbs. Over recent years, Palestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town have expressed
Pro-Gov’t Squad in Syria Mobilizes Forces against Opposition Outfits 13-06-2019 The Free Palestine Movement, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, said it has mobilized gunmen to fight alongside the government battalions in Halfaya city, in Hama’s outskirts. The group said it will prop up its armed front, pending the launch
8 Palestinian Migrants Caught Off Aegean Seashore 13-06-2019 Eight Palestinian refugees were arrested by the Turkish coast guard off Bodrum coastline, trying to reach Greece. Turkey has served as a major launch-off point for migrants fleeing Syria, among other war-stricken zones, onboard “death boats” bound for Europe. AGPS
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Wounds Inflicted by Gunmen North of Syria 12-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Reyad Bashir AlKhatib, who was displaced from Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to Efrin, in northern Syria, succumbed to wounds he sustained after he was shot on June 6 by anonymous assailants in Efrin. The refugee breathed his last
Daraa Camp Residents to Apply for Property Damage Compensation 12-06-2019 Residents of AlSabina Camp in Rif Dimashq continue to rail against the poor hygiene and mismanagement at Muadh Ibn Jabal Mosque. Speaking with AGPS the worshipers said the call to prayers has not been recited via the mosque loudspeakers for
Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Slam Negligence of Local Mosque Committee 12-06-2019 Residents of AlSabina Camp in Rif Dimashq continue to rail against the poor hygiene and mismanagement at Muadh Ibn Jabal Mosque. Speaking with AGPS the worshipers said the call to prayers has not been recited via the mosque loudspeakers for
Family Appeals for Information over Missing Palestinian Refugee from Syria in Greece 12-06-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee Ahmed Khalil Ibrahim, called Abu AlEz and born in Damascus on November 16, 1974, has appealed to the international human rights institutions, namely Amnesty International, and the Greek authorities to work on disclosing the fate
Palestinian Refugee Bashar Assaad Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 7th Year 12-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Bashar AlAssaad, a resident of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state jails, where he has been locked up for the 7th consecutive year. Bashar was arrested by Syrian government forces on
Palestinian Refugee Shot by Anonymous Gunmen North of Syria 11-06-2019 A Palestinian refugee who was displaced from Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to northern Syria was shot and seriously injured by anonymous assailants in Efrin, north of Syria. An activist told AGPS that three gunmen opened fire at a Palestinian refugee
Family of Displaced Palestinian Woman with Vision Impairment Appeals for Urgent Treatment 11-06-2019 The family of the Palestinian girl Israa Bahaa AlDeen Ali, who was displaced from Syria’s Khan Eshieh Camp to Ein AlHilweh refugee camp, south of Lebanon, has urged the international human rights and humanitarian institutions to work on securing the
Palestinians from Syria in Sudan Voice Deep Concern over Their Fate 11-06-2019 Hundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Sudan have raised concerns about their fate in light of the security turmoil rocking the Sudanese territories following the military coup d’état, ousting Omar AlBashir who ruled the country for 30 years
Living Conditions Go Downhill in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian Refugees 11-06-2019 A transportation crisis has been rocking AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees since the outburst of the Syrian warfare. Civilians’ access out of and into the area has almost been blocked. Workers and students have had difficulties getting to their
Russian & Syrian Forces Ravage Yarmouk Cemetery in Hunt for Israeli Soldiers’ Body 10-06-2019 Activists have slammed the Russian and Syrian government forces for ransacking the old cemetery of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, in search of the body remains of Israeli soldiers killed in the Battle of Sultan Yaakoob in Lebanon in 1982. Yarmouk
Children in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Sustain Eye Injuries 10-06-2019 At least 10 children have reportedly been injured in their eyes in AlNeirab refugee camp, in Aleppo, due to factory-produced toy guns and firecrackers used by children during Eid. A number of injured children sustained serious sight disorders and risk
Pro-Gov’t Battalion in Syria Launch Calls for Military Conscription 10-06-2019 Calls were circulated by Liwaa AlQuds, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, on Facebook to push for military conscription. A few days earlier, Liwaa AlQuds released a list of 20 victims killed as they fought alongside the group in deadly
Palestinian Child Hadil Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Gov’t Jails for 6th Year 10-06-2019 Palestinian child Hadil AlAyathi has been secretly held in Syrian state prisons for six years running, along with her mother Taghrid Eissat. The mother and her daughter were kidnapped in March 2013 as they passed through the government-run AlAlaaf checkpoint
39 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead in May 2019 09-06-2019 AGPS documented the death of 39 Palestinian refugees in Syria in May 2019, 15 among whom as a result of heavy torture in Syrian government jails. The list also includes 10 Palestinians who died under shelling, seven who were extra-judicially
Talal Naji: Over 400 Members of PFLP-GC Killed in War-Torn Syria 09-06-2019 Assistant Secretary-General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command (PFLP-GC), Talel Naji, said 1,858 Palestinian refugees were killed as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces, including 400 PFLP-GC members, 285 members of the Palestine Liberation
Number of Displaced Palestinian Children Taking Up Smoking in Syria Goes Up 09-06-2019 Scores of Palestinian children have been spotted taking up cigarettes and hookah as a means to escape the deadly scenes of violence, bloodshed, and dislocation. Many Palestinian children have dropped out of school as a result of the violent warfare
Insects Swamp Palestinian Refugee Camp in Hama 09-06-2019 Residents of AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hama, continue to rail against the swift spread of mosquitoes and insects at their homes, saying they have been forced to leave their doors and windows shut for fear of viral infections
Antiques Shop Sells Misappropriated Palestinian Paintings in Damascus 09-06-2019 A set of paintings stolen from the home of the Palestinian artist Zaki Salam, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, have been put up for sale by an antiques shop in Bab Sharqi, in Damascus. Palestinian sculptor Zaki Salam confirmed the
Palestinian Conscripts Subjected to Human Rights Violations in Syria 08-06-2019 Palestinian refugees who joined the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian government, have been enduring serious crackdowns and abuses. According to informed sources, a number of Palestinian youths have been summoned to questioning by government officers and subjected
Palestinian Group Fights Alongside Syrian Gov’t North of Syria 08-06-2019 The Free Palestine Movement, affiliated with the Syrian government, said on Facebook that it has been involved in fierce shootouts while fighting alongside the government battalions in Hama’s suburbs, as appears in a live footage released by the brigade. Sometime
Palestinian Refugee Wadi’ Shakosh Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 4th Year 08-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Wadi’ Raji Shakosh has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been locked up since 2015. His condition and whereabouts remain unknown. Other members of the Palestinian Shakosh family, sheltered in Khan Eshieh
Displaced Palestinian Families Gather for Eid Celebrations South of Turkey 08-06-2019 Palestinian families seeking refuge in Reyhanli, south of Turkey, exchanged Eid greetings as part of a gathering held by Khayra Ummah Organization and the Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR). Around 300 Palestinian refugees, including children, were in attendance. Children
Reports about Settlement of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Denied 07-06-2019 The Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees denied reports about underway attempts to transfer Palestinian refugees north of Syria. The statement came in response to reports released by the The Violations Documentation Center (VDC) about the projected settlement of 1,500 displaced
Wildfires Break Out in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees 07-06-2019 Fires burst out in the western plains of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, in the third such incident in two weeks. The residents rushed to the scene to put out the fires, which resulted in heavy material damage
Eye Surgeons to Arrive in Lebanon 07-06-2019 The Palestinian Red Crescent-Lebanon, in cooperation with Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, announced the arrival of a delegation of specialized surgeons to carry out eye surgeries for children aged between one and 16 years-old. The move is slated to be carried
14 Palestinian Migrants Intercepted by Turkish Coast Guard 07-06-2019 20 migrants, including 14 Palestinian refugees, were caught onboard a boat owned by the Turkish coast guard, trying to reach a Greek island. Turkish sources said Palestinian, Syrian, and Iraqi migrants were intercepted by the Turkish coast guard off Yalıkavak’s
Palestinian Refugee Detained at Istanbul Airport, Threatened with Refoulement 06-06-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Ajlani Younes, born in 1991, has been detained at Istanbul’s new airport for the 11th day over allegations of illegally attempting to enter the Turkish territories. Speaking with AGPS by phone, Mohamed’s family said he
Visit by PLO Delegation to Yarmouk Camp Stirs Anger 06-06-2019 A delegation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) paid a visit to the AlShuhadaa Cemetery in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, on the occasion of Eid AlFitr, and laid flower wreaths at Palestinian tombs on behalf of the
Thousands of Palestinians from Syria Spend Holy Eid away from Home 06-06-2019 Over 150,000 Palestinians from Syria have spent the holy occasion of Eid AlFitr (Fast-Breaking Feast) away from their homes and families. Torn from the nourishment of home and warmth of family, Palestinians have been scattered across Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Granted Scholarship at Jordan’s Royal Academy 06-06-2019 Palestinian student from Syria Mohamed Ragheb Hamid, born in 2003 and raised in AlTadhamun neighborhood, in Damascus, before he got displaced to AlRashidiya Camp, in Sur (Tyre), south of Lebanon, earned a scholarship at King’s Academy of Jordan after he
Family Appeals for Information over Fate of 2 Missing Palestinian Brothers in Syria 05-06-2019 A number of Palestinian and Syrian migrants were rescued by the Turkish coast guard a couple of days earlier off the Aegean seashore, on their way to Greek islands. Turkish sources said the engine of the migrant boat went out
Syria’s Liwaa AlQuds Battalion Bids Farewell to 3 Residents of AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees 05-06-2019 Residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, urged the Palestine Liberation Organization and concerned institutions to pressurize the Syrian authorities to unblock the thoroughfare leading to the local cemetery and allow them to visit their dead relatives during
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Call for Unblocking Access Road to Local Cemetery 05-06-2019 Liwaa AlQuds forces, affiliated with the Syrian government, marched in the funeral procession of three residents of AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees in Latakia who were killed in fierce shootouts in Hama suburbs. The names of the three casualties have
Palestinian Engineer Abdul Muhaymen Hanawi Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th Year 05-06-2019 Palestinian engineer Abdul Mouhaymen Hanawi has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been held for six consecutive years. Abdul Muhaymen was arrested in late 2013 over terror allegations. Activists said he had been spotted
Family Appeals for Information over Fate of 2 Missing Palestinian Brothers in Syria 04-06-2019 The family of two Palestinian brothers—Mahmoud Fuad Atiyeh, born in 1992, and Ali Fuad Atiyeh, born in 1990, has appealed to the local and international human rights institutions to work on disclosing the fate of their missing sons. The two
Bakery Burned Down in Aleppo’s AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees 04-06-2019 Fires broke out on Sunday at a bakery in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. The incident was attributed to a technical error in fuel-transfer to the furnace. Heavy material damage was reported. On May 24, 2019, at least
Sanitation Crisis Rocks Khan Dannun Camp 04-06-2019 Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to set off alarm bells over a sanitation crisis imperiling their life and that of their children in the area. The displaced families warned of the life-threatening diseases
Palestinians among 35 Irregular Migrants Intercepted in Turkey 04-06-2019 Turkish coast guards detained 35 irregular migrants, among them a number of Palestinian refugees, who were trying to reach Greek islands, after they set sail from Evros River, between Turkey and Greece. Turkish news outlets said the migrants were transferred
Food Boxes Distributed to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon’s Western AlBekaa 04-06-2019 The Follow-Up Committee in Lebanon’s western and central AlBekaa region, in partnership with Atfal AlSoumoud Association and Friends of Palestine—Japan, distributed, on June 2, 860 food baskets to displaced Palestinian families from Syria. Nearly 28,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria
Dozens of Palestinian Youths Forced to Join PLA in Syria 03-06-2019 Hundreds of Palestinian youths were forced to join the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian government, in May. The list includes university graduates or those whose deferment of studies license expired by March 15. The Syrian government defined
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian State Jail 03-06-2019 A Palestinian refugee taking shelter in AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, died under torture in Syrian government prisons, where he had been locked up for five years. The refugee was kidnapped at a checkpoint pitched in Yarmouk Camp. Authorities handed
Displaced Palestinian Families North of Syria to Obtain Protection Cards 03-06-2019 The Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria called on registered Palestinian families to show up at the center after Eid in order to receive their protection cards. Applicants for the card should have original and complete identity documents
UNRWA Delegation Shows Up at AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Hums 03-06-2019 Director of UNRWA projects in Syria, Michael Amania and Director-General of the General Authority of Palestinian Arab Refugees, Ali Mustafa, toured AlAyedeen Camp in Hums to inspect living conditions in the area. Amania and Mustafa said efforts have been ongoing to cover UNRWA’s funding crunch
Displaced Palestinian Families in Syria’s Deir Ballout Camp Sound Distress Signals 02-06-2019 Some 325 Palestinian families displaced from southern Damascus to the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout refugee camp, north of Syria, continue to launch cries for help over their exacerbated humanitarian situation. The camp has been a hotbed for snakes and rodents. Civilians
Palestinian Refugee Haytham Sherkes Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 5th Year 02-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Haytham Ahmad Sherkes, a resident of AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, south of Damascus, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been held for the fifth year running. He was arrested on November 4
Palestinian Child from Syria in Canada Wins Altruism Award 02-06-2019 Palestinian child from Syria Mohamed AlSharkawi was nominated as the most altruistic child in Canada following positive conduct among his peers at school. Mohamed received an award at a Toronto-based school.
Germany Rebuffs Most Family Reunification Applications in Greece 02-06-2019 The German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees rejected most of family reunification applications submitted by refugees from Greece. German sources said on Friday that the Federal Office turned down 472 applications for family reunifications, among 626 applications submitted by
Displaced Palestinian Refugee Drowns Near Deir Ballout Camp North of Syria 01-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Tareq Shehabi, who was displaced from Yarmouk Camp to northern Syria, died after he drowned in the river separating Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, near Afrin, in Aleppo’s northern outskirts. Refugees taking shelter north of Syria often
Displaced Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Receive Protection Cards 01-06-2019 Syria’s General Authority for Civil Affairs, in partnership with the Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees North of Syria, said, on Thursday, May 30, that Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk Camp and southern Damascus along with Khan Eshieh Camp to northern
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Slam UNRWA’s Apathy 01-06-2019 Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan continue to rail against the reluctance maintained by UNRWA regarding their cries for help. A relief activist said the cash aids provided by the agency do not meet the refugees’ demands, leaving refugee families
Displaced Palestinians in Idlib Push for Unblocking Syria-Turkey Borders 01-06-2019 Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk, Khan Eshieh, and southern Damascus zones to northern Syria and who fled a Russian-backed government offensive in Idlib province have launched a protest campaign to demand an end to the attacks or the opening of
Int’l Quds Day Marked in AlNeirab Camp 01-06-2019 A march was held by the residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo on the occasion of the International Quds Day. The marchers voiced their unyielding back-up of the Palestinian resistance until every single inch of the occupied
Palestinian Refugee Sa’id Rida Tarawiya Held in Syrian State Jail for 2nd Year 01-06-2019 Palestinian refugee Sa’id Rida Tarawiya has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for two years running. The detainee was kidnapped by the government troops on May 5, 2017 from his home in AlAyedeen Camp, in Hama. His fate remains shrouded
Activists Appeal for Releasing Palestinian Refugee Detained in Turkey 31-05-2019 Palestinian activists have urged the Turkish authorities to release the Palestinian refugee from Syria Alaa Mohamed Taha, who was arrested following a security sweep launched by the Turkish police in Esenyurt district, in Istanbul province. Taha’s family said he has
PFLP Leader: Foreign Parties Obstructing Return of Displaced Palestinian Families to Syria’s Refugee Camps 31-05-2019 Member of the political bureau of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) Maher AlTaher said Palestinian refugees in Syria have been treated as Syrian nationals, rather than outsiders, and granted their basic rights in the Arab country
Liwaa AlQuds Updates Registered Data about Residents of Handarat Camp for Palestinian Refugees 31-05-2019 Liwaa AlQuds forces, affiliated with the Syrian government, have been updating the database of Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Handarat Camp. The residents were notified of the move and asked to show up at Liwaa AlQuds headquarters. The names and
Medical Delegation to Provide Free Treatment for Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon 31-05-2019 The Palestine Red Crescent Society in Lebanon announced the near arrival of a delegation of German medics specialized in pediatric, oral, maxillofacial, and orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgeries, between 15 and 23 June. The checks-ups and surgeries will be provided for
Palestinian Child Dies of Wounds Inflicted in Syrian Gov’t Onslaught on AlNeirab Camp 30-05-2019 Palestinian boy Baraa Khaled AlKhatib died of wounds he sustained shortly after AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Syria, was hit with four missiles on May 14, 019. Nine victims were pronounced dead and dozens more injured in the attack
Displaced Palestinians to Rally Outside of Yarmouk Camp 30-05-2019 Palestinian activists have launched calls on Facebook urging Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk Camp to rally outside of the camp at noontime on Friday so as to pressurize the concerned authorities to allow civilians to return to their homes. Activists
Palestinian Woman Spotted in Damascus Detention Center 30-05-2019 A female prisoner who was released from a Syrian jail said she met the Palestinian refugee Nour Jamila on May 17, 2019 at the investigation branch run by Syria’s Air Intelligence Forces in Damascus. According to AGPS data, 1,757
Fast-Breaking Meals Prepared for Impoverished Palestinian Families in Syria 30-05-2019 250 iftar (fast-breaking) meals were provided for underprivileged Palestinian families and orphans at the Jaffa developmental center in Qudsaya, in Rif Dimashq. The move was staged by the Charity Commission in cooperation with Islamic Relief Worldwide.
21 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Jails since Start of 2019 29-05-2019 AGPS documented the death of 21 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government prisons since early 2019 until May 28. The list includes 11 refugees who were pronounced dead in April, six in February, three in May and another in
AGPS Sounds Alarm over Poor Education Services in Syria’s Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees 29-05-2019 AGPS documented a sharp nosedive in access to education for Palestinians sheltered in Daraa refugee camp, south of Syria. According to a recent report by AGPS, all of Daraa’s schools have been destroyed or put out of operation in the
AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Insect Propagation 29-05-2019 Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the swift spread of mosquitoes and insects at their homes, saying they have been forced to leave their doors and windows shut for fear of viral
Heavy Criticism Leveled at AFAD over Absence of Much-Needed Humanitarian Aid North of Syria 29-05-2019 The Commission of Palestinians of Syria for Relief and Development slammed the Turkish Authority of Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD) for preventing displaced Palestinian and Syrian families taking shelter in Der Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, north of Syria, from
Iftar Meals Prepared for Displaced Palestinian Families in Turkey 29-05-2019 Khayra Ummah charity, in cooperation with the Islamic Association for the Relief of Orphans and Needy People, prepared, on May 26, fast-breaking meals for Palestinian and Syrian families seeking refuge in the Turkish city of Esenyurt. Over 600 persons joined
Displaced Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival in Idlib’s AlJazira Camp 28-05-2019 Some 30 Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk Camp, AlTadhamun neighborhood, and AlGhouta, in Damascus, continue to sound distress signals over the dire humanitarian situation they have been enduring in AlJazeera Camp, in Atama, in Idlib, near the Turkish borders. The
Palestinian Refugee with Psychiatric Disorder Missing in Athens 28-05-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee Khaled Abu Nahiyeh, born in 1986, has urged the international human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, to work on disclosing the fate of their son, who had disappeared from Athens more than one month ago
Number of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon Goes Down 28-05-2019 28,598 Palestinian refugees have been taking shelter in Lebanon in 2018, according to UNRWA statistics, with a remarkable decrease from previous years. UNRWA data estimated that until December 2016, 31,850 Palestinian refugees had sought shelter in Lebanon, down
Two Palestinian Brothers Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail since 2012 28-05-2019 Palestinian brothers Waseem and Anas Mahmoud Muhahi have been held in Syrian government dungeons since October 2012. Both were kidnapped from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees south of Damascus. Their condition and whereabouts have been shrouded in mystery. AGPS kept
Palestine Ambassador: Families’ Return to Yarmouk Camp Indefinite 27-05-2019 Director-General of the Political Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Ambassador Anwar Abdul Hadi, said displaced families should not be misled into believing that they will gain access to their homes in Yarmouk Camp sometime soon. Speaking from Yarmouk Camp
Over 600 Palestinian Families Enduring Abject Conditions in Syria’s Daraa Camp 27-05-2019 Over 600 Palestinian families taking shelter in Daraa Camp, south of Syria, have been subjected to dire conditions due to the lack of vital services, including health care, and medicine shortage. Reporting from southern Syria, an AGPS correspondent said UNRWA’s
UNRWA Commissioner: Budget Deficit Stands at $200 Million 27-05-2019 UNRW’s Commissioner-General Pierre Krahenbuhl said UNRWA’s budget deficient now stands at $200 million, Speaking during a press conference at the agency’s regional headquarters in Gaza City, Krahenbuhl said: “The current budget deficit of the Agency’s budget is about $200 million
Swedish Authorities Backtrack on Decision to Deport Migrants with Hungary-Processed Fingerprints 27-05-2019 The Swedish Migration Office issued a decision ruling that asylum applications by migrants whose fingerprints were taken in Hungary be considered. Sometime earlier, authorities rebuffed such applications submitted by migrants with fingerprints taken in Hungary and Italy. The EU registers
17 Palestinian Refugee Injured by Fire Rocking AlNeirab Camp in Syria 26-05-2019 Wildfires broke out on Friday, May 23, in a fuel store in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, injuring at least 17 persons who rushed to the scene to put out the fires. They were evacuated to AlRazi Hospital
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in Hama Suburbs 26-05-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed Atiyeh AlWheibi, called Abu Abdullah, was killed as he fought alongside the opposition forces in Hama’s western outskirts, in Syria. Mohamed was formerly sheltered in Daraa Camp in Syria. He left for Jordan in 1981 and returned
Displaced Palestinian Families Call for Safe Return to Their Homes in & near Yarmouk Camp 26-05-2019 Palestinian families who were displaced from Yarmouk Camp, AlTadhamun neighborhood, and AlHajar AlAswad urged the Syrian government and all concerned parties to work on securing their safe return to their homes and rehabilitating infrastructure and vital facilities, including power and
Palestinian Refugee Brought Before German Court over Alleged Human Trafficking 26-05-2019 A Palestinian refugee from Syria aged 40 has been brought before a German court over charges of human trafficking and migrant smuggling onboard inflatable boats bound for Europe. According to the German daily Bild Zeitung, the man was arrested in
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Missing Son in Germany 26-05-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee Muhammad Adnan Talel Amouri, aged 24, continues to appeal for information about the condition and whereabouts of their son, who has gone missing in Germany for the fourth month. Born on October 3, 1994, Muhammad
Iranian forces “mistakenly” bombed Neirab camp a few days ago 19-05-2019 Iranian forces stationed in Brigade 80 near Aleppo airport “accidently” bombed on May 14 Neirab camp for Palestinian refugees killing and injuring Palestinian civilians, media sources close to the Syrian regime and its affiliated group Liwa al-Quds reported. Sources added
Continues "Stealing" in Yarmouk camp to remove the marble 19-05-2019 In southern Damascus, activist said, citing eyewitnesses, that Syrian regime-affiliated groups are stealing marble from houses in Rama, Yarmouk and the 15 streets in the devastated Yarmouk camp, in a phenomenon linked to Syrian regime troops called ‘Tafish’. The activists
Sabina camp: Residents renew their appeal to end stray dogs phenomenon 19-05-2019 In Damascus countryside, residents of the Sabina refugee camp complained of the stray dogs which are roaming the camp’s neighborhoods in large numbers and attacking civilians. The camp’s residents accused the concerned sides of carelessness and neglect of this phenomenon
Syrian regime has been holding Omar Allao for 7 years 19-05-2019 Syrian security forces has been holding Palestinian refugee Omar Ahmed Alloa, from Yarmouk camp for the seven consecutive year with information of his whereabouts and fate remaining unknown. Alloa was arrested at AlJaleel school in Yarmouk camp on 28/09/2012. AGPS
Palestinian child from Dara’a refugee camp die in landmine blast in southern Syria 18-05-2019 A Palestinian child was killed by the explosion of a landmine of unknown origin in Shamal al-Khat neighborhood in Dara'a Al Mahatta, in southern Syria on Thursday 16/05/2019, AGPS reporter said. The child Mahmoud Fadi Derbi, housed in Dera’a
UNRWA condemns attack on Neirab camp and refugees’ deaths 18-05-2019 In a statement released on May 16, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) condemned the rocket attack on Neirab camp in Aleppo that killed at least ten civilians and wounded more
One resident of Sbeina refugee camp is injured in Downtown Dara’a 18-05-2019 Palestinian Alaa Mohammed Hussein, housed in Sbeina camp, was slightly injured during clashes between armed Syrian opposition groups and the Syrian army in Downtown Dara’a, southern Syria. He is a member of the internal security forces and is fighting alongside
Ahmed Jihad Ibrahim: appeal to reveal his fate 18-05-2019 The family of the young Palestinian Ahmed Jihad Ibrahim from Diabia in Damascus countryside appealed to the international and local organizations and institutions and anyone who may have information, to help find their son and to know his fate and
UNRWA distributes 2019 first cash assistance to PRS in Jordan 18-05-2019 In Jordan, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) distributed on Thursday the first round of 2019 cash assistance to Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS), from May 16, 2019 to May 25, 2019. UNRWA had sent
Shelling, causalities and injuries reveal deterioration of health situation in Neirab camp 17-05-2019 The shelling on Neirab camp on May 14 that saw 9 Palestinian refugees killed and others injured revealed the deterioration of health situation in the camp and the severe shortages of health services, medical supplies and specialized staffs, particularly doctors
Appeal to secure prosthetic socket for Palestinian refugee from Dara’a camp 17-05-2019 38-year-old Palestinian refugee Imad AbdelHameed Mtalk, housed in Dara’a refugee camp, appealed to UNRWA, concerned sides, humanitarian organizations, the International Red Cross and Palestine Red Crescent Society to help secure below-knee prosthetic socket for him. Father of six, AlMtalk, added
7 years have passed since consultant surgeon and university professor Hayel Kasem Hamid was arrested 17-05-2019 The AGPS monitoring and documentation team revealed that the number of victims from AlRaml camp in Latakia who had been killed since the beginning of the war in Syria, reached 53, including 36 tortured to death, 2 by sniper fire
Body of Palestinian Refugee from Syria Found Outside of Lebanon Hospital 25-05-2019 The body of a dead man was spotted on a wheelchair in Lebanon’s Jabal province while covered with a winter blanket. No identity documents were found with the man. The Lebanese investigation chief said on Thursday, May 23, the police
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syria 25-05-2019 The body of the Palestinian refugee Tareq Mansour AlHusain, taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb, south of Syria, was spotted on a roadside in AlMuzeireeb town. Signs of heavy torture figure on his body. AGPS has been deeply concerned about the upsurge
Heavy Criticism Leveled at PLO over Fast-Breaking Banquet in Embattled Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees 25-05-2019 A banquet held on Wednesday by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees sparked widespread anger among displaced families and activists. An activist said: “How come that the PLO managed to get a permission from Syrian
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins 3rd Prize at School Karate Championship in Turkey 25-05-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Zein Ibrahim AlAli won the third place in a school karate contest (55 kg) staged in Turkey by the Turkish Karate Federation, in partnership with the Directorate of Youth and Sports. The event was held on
81 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead on Migration Route until April 2019 24-05-2019 More than 80 Palestinian fatalities have been recorded on migratory routes, fleeing war-torn Syria, according to AGPS statistics until April 2019. 15 refugees died in Egypt, 12 in Lebanon, 17 in Libya, eight in Greece, 12 in Turkey, six in
UNRWA rejects US bid to remove its mandate 24-05-2019 The head of UNRWA, the United Nations agency that has supported Palestinian refugees for seven decades, has rebuffed a US proposal to have host countries take over the services it provides across the Middle East. The suggestion, from US Middle East envoy
Civilians’ Life Threatened by Motorbike Riders in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees 24-05-2019 Residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to rail against the uncontrolled use of motorcycles by minors under the minimum legal age, a phenomenon they said poses serious threats to the lives of their children. The residents said several
Iftar Meals Distributed in Daraa Refugee Camp 24-05-2019 A medical association in Beirut announced the launch of campaign to give prosthetic limbs to persons suffering from high-limb amputation (phase 3). Palestinian and Syrian migrants from Syria in Lebanon will benefit from the move, slated to kick-start on May
Meals Handed Over to Palestinian Children from Syria in Sidon 24-05-2019 AlBer Association in Daraa handed over fast-breaking (iftar) meals to displaced families in Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. 60 rice meals and 35 bread bundles were distributed to widowed women and breadwinners, particularly those with disabilities. Daraa
AGPS: 605 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syria’s State Jails 23-05-2019 AGPS documented the death of 605 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government prisons since the outburst of the bloody warfare. 80 Palestinian refugees from Syria were pronounced dead in 2018 alone, up from 13 refugees in 2017. 77 victims
Fires Break Out near UNRWA School in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees 23-05-2019 Fires burst out near a UNRWA school in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq, resulting in heavy material damage. Firefighters and civilians rushed to the area to extinguish the fires. The reasons for the incident remain ambivalent. Residents
UNRWA Delivers Cash Aids to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon 23-05-2019 UNRWA has transferred cash aids for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of $100 and a food allowance worth 27$ per every refugee. Nearly 28,000 Palestinian refugees
Food Aids Handed Over to Palestinian Refugees in Turkey 23-05-2019 Khayra Ummah charity handed over food baskets to Palestinian refugees in Turkey’s southern city of Osmaniye and in Reyhanli. Fast-breaking meals for children were also distributed by the charity in Reyhanli as part of the international campaign to preserve Palestinian
Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Left without Roof over Their Heads in War-Torn Syria 22-05-2019 One Year has passed by since the Syrian government forces regained control over Yarmouk Camp and southern Damascus towns, following a 33-day military operation launched on April 19. Over 30 civilians were killed and dozens more injured in the offensive
Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Dire Conditions 22-05-2019 After eight years of conflict, Palestine refugees, particularly those taking shelter in Yarmouk, continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups in Syria with immense humanitarian needs. Palestinian families taking refuge in Yarmouk Camp continue to launch cries for help
Waste Water Floods Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees 22-05-2019 Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to set off alarm bells over the sanitation crisis rocking the area. The displaced families warned of the life-threatening diseases wrought by poisonous rodents and unpleasant smells stemming
Iftar Meals Distributed to Impoverished Palestinian Families North of Syria 22-05-2019 The Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development handed over fast-breaking meals to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in Deir Ballout refugee camp, AlMuhammdiya Camp, and Atameh, north of Syria. Hundreds of displaced Palestinian families have been struggling for
Palestinians among over 600 irregular migrants held in Turkey 22-05-2019 A total of 636 irregular migrants were held across Turkey on Wednesday, according to security sources. Out of total, 565 migrants were held in the western Edirne province by security forces near the Turkish- Greek border, a source who spoke
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Daraa Camp Exacerbated by Sewage Disposal 21-05-2019 Palestinians taking refuge in Daraa Camp, south of Syria, have lashed out at the local authorities for dragging their feet over the residents’ appeals for rehabilitating infrastructure and sanitation networks. The residents said the poor sanitation networks and improper sewage
59-Year-Old Palestinian Woman Goes Missing in Damascus 21-05-2019 Palestinian woman Mona Aneissi, born in 1960, disappeared from Nahr Eisheh area, in Damascus, some three days ago. She is reportedly a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. According to AGPS data, 323 Palestinian refugees have gone missing since
Elderly Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian Detention Center after 4 Months 21-05-2019 Palestinian refugee Atiyeh Hasan Othman, born in 1955, was released from a Syrian government prison, where he had been held for four months. Atiyeh, from Daraa Camp, south of Syria, was arrested in Ein Karsh, in Damascus, as he applied
Palestinian Girl from Syria Receives Exam Exemption Honor in Lebanon 21-05-2019 Palestinian girl Bisan Esam Khuza’i received an exemption certificate from AlAbrar Educational Center in Lebanon’s western AlBekaa region, granting her the privilege to pass without sitting for the last-semester exams for the academic year 2018-2019. Bisan, a 1st year high school
Over 1,700 Palestinian Refugees Secretly Incarcerated in Syrian Jails 20-05-2019 Palestinian refugee Fuad Fuad Kasem, called Abu Udai, was released from Syrian government prison, where he had been held for five years. Fuad was reportedly kidnapped from his home in the Hama-based Palestinian refugee camp in 2014. AGPS has been
New Committee Tasked With Finalizing Reconstruction Plan in & around Yarmouk Camp 20-05-2019 Pro-government sources in Syria announced the launch of a follow-up committee led by Minister of Public Works and Housing to wrap up rehabilitation plans in Yarmouk Camp and adjacent areas in two month’s time. The move was announced following a
7 Years since AlJa’ouna Massacre in Yarmouk Claimed Lives of over 20 Palestinians 20-05-2019 Seven years have passed by since AlJa’ouna massacre, perpetrated on August 2, 2012, took away the lives of over 20 Palestinians in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, among them children. Several other Palestinians were left wounded after two mortar shells
Ramadan Meals Provided to Impoverished Palestinians in Qudsaya 20-05-2019 Fast-breaking meals were provided to 200 Palestinians with special needs, orphans, and children in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq. Thousands of displaced Palestinian families in Syria continue to set off alarm bells over the lack of basic services and poor
On World Press Freedom Day . . . AGPS Documents Death of 18 Palestinian Journalists in War-Torn Syria 04-05-2019 On the World Press Freedom Day, marked on May 3, AGPS said it kept record of the death of 18 Palestinian journalists since the outburst of deadly hostilities in March 2011, among whom academics and volunteers. The causalities died while
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian State Prison 04-05-2019 AGPS documented the death of Palestinian refugee Wardan Yousef Matroud Hejazi, born in 1982, as a result of harsh torture in Syrian government jails. The Syrian security forces told his family that he died on April 25, 2019. Wardan, father
Lebanese Security Forces Release Palestinian Refugee after 16 Days 04-05-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Abdullah Hasan Atiyeh, born in 1972, was released from a Lebanese detention center, 16 days after he had been detained in Sidon. Abdullah, who was displaced from Yarmouk Camp to AlMiyah wa Miyah camp, south of
Turkey: Over 79,000 Illegal Migrants Caught on Migration Route 04-05-2019 The Turkish authorities said that the first four months of this year 79,000 illegal migrants were intercepted while the number of those taking to the seas from Turkey's coasts decreased 17.6 percent. The country also stepped up
Palestinian Refugee Survives Assassination Attempt in Syria 03-05-2019 Palestinian refugee Nael Taha Mohamed Shahada, aged 26, survived an assassination attempt in AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, after unidentified gunmen opened fire at him in his leg. He was transferred to Daraa National Hospital for urgent treatment. The gunmen
Palestinian Refugee Dies under Mysterious Circumstances in Syrian Gov’t Jail 03-05-2019 AGPS documented the death of Palestinian refugee Majed Na’imi in Syrian government prisons. The latter reportedly breathed his last on November 5, 2014. The casualty was kidnapped by government forces from AlKashef neighborhood, in Daraa, on November 26, 2012, a
Palestinian Refugee Muayad AlHayek Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2015 03-05-2019 Palestinian refugee Muayad Khaled AlHayek has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state lock-ups, where he has been held for the fourth consecutive year. Muayad was arrested on April 16, 2015, at the age of 14. Ex-prisoners said they
Palestinian Child from Syria Receives Best Novel Award in Sweden 03-05-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Khaled Ra’fat Assaad, born in Syria’s 2008 in Khan Eshieh Camp, won the best fiction award for 2018 granted by the Swedish News Agency. Khaled’s novel tackled the story of his migration to Sweden with his
Displaced Families Struggling for Survival in AlSadaka Camp in Aleppo’s Northern Outskirts 02-05-2019 Palestinian families who were displaced from AlShabiba Camp, in I’zaz region, to AlSadaka Camp, west of AlBal village, in Aleppo’s northern town of Suran, have sounded distress signals over the dire humanitarian conditions in the area due to the absence
Assassination Attempt Carried Out in AlMuzeireeb Camp for Palestinian Refugees 02-05-2019 AlMuzeireeb mayor Ahmad AlNabulsi, aged 55, survived an assassination attempt after anonymous gunmen shot him with gunfire. The mayor was evacuated to the Daraa National Hospital, before he was transferred to the Muwasat Hospital. Over recent years, Palestinians taking shelter
Palestinian Workers from Syria Grappling with Abject Situation in Lebanon 02-05-2019 Hundreds of Palestinian workers who fled war-torn Syria have been facing dire conditions in the Lebanese territories due to exploitation by employers, lack of access to the local labor market, and very low wages. A Palestinian worker from Syria reportedly
Palestinian Refugee Omar Za’za’ Secretly Jailed in Syria for 5th Year 02-05-2019 Palestinian refugee Omar Adnan Zaaza’ has been held in Syrian government prisons for over five years. Omar was kidnapped by the Syrian government forces in 2014 from his workplace in Jaramana, in Rif Dimashq. He was dragged to an unidentified
Laureate Students Honored at Damascus University 02-05-2019 A couple of days earlier, a ceremony was held at Damascus Faculty of Science to honor outstanding Palestinian students. Teaching staff, NGOs, and parents were in attendance. A video enumerating the achievements of Palestinian youths was put on display at
16 Palestinians among 95 People Executed in Syria’s Saydanaya Military Prison 01-05-2019 Brigadier General and political analyst Ahmad Rahal said the Syrian government at daybreak Tuesday, April 30, executed 95 prisoners in the Saydanaya (also spelled Sednaya) military jail, north of Damascus. The list includes 14 prisoners charged with murder, rape, or
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Jail 01-05-2019 AGPS documented the death of Palestinian refugee Bilal Ibrahim AlSagheir, from AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, due to torture in Syrian government lock-ups, where he had been held for seven years. Bilal was arrested at the Duwar Tadmur checkpoint on October
32 Palestinian Residents of Handarat Camp Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Detention Centers 01-05-2019 32 Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Handarat Camp, north of Aleppo, have been secretly incarcerated in Syrian government prisons. AGPS kept record of the names of 1,750 Palestinians, including 107 women and girls, secretly incarcerated in Syrian state penitentiaries
New Website Documents Collective Memory of Palestinian Refugee Camps 01-05-2019 Palestinian activists from Yarmouk Camp launched a website dubbed “yarmoukcamp.net” in an attempt to preserve the collective memory of the Palestinian refugee community in Yarmouk and other refugee camps. Speaking with AGPS, the founding activists said the move aims
Remembering Tragic Chemical Attack: 34 Palestinian Refugees among Dozens of Civilians Massacred in Syria 30-04-2019 On the sixth anniversary of the “chemical massacre”, perpetrated on August 21, 2013 in Rif Dimashq, AGPS warns that the Palestinian refugee community in Syria has been disastrously affected by the onslaughts launched by the Syrian government army using internationally
Palestinian Families from Syria Grappling with Abject Conditions in Besieged Gaza 30-04-2019 Thousands of Palestinian refugees from Syria who returned to the blockaded Gaza Strip have been enduring dire living conditions due to the 12-year-long Israeli siege and the devastating upshots of the Israeli onslaughts on the coastal enclave. The Palestinians of
Exhibition Held by Palestinian Artist from Syria at Copenhagen Conference 30-04-2019 An exhibition was held by Palestinian artist from Syria Maamoun AlShayeb on the sidelines of the 17th Palestinians in Europe Conference kick-started on April 27 in Copenhagen. Maamoun AlShayeb was born in 1960 in Damascus-based Yarmouk Camp. His parents are
Fate of Palestinian Refugee Ahmed Abu Tawq Shrouded in Mystery in Syrian State Jail 30-04-2019 Palestinian young man Ahmad Abu Tawq, born in 1990, has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons since September 4, 2013. Ahmad was kidnapped by pro-government forces from AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia. His condition and whereabouts
Palestinian Resident of Yarmouk Camp Released after 14 Years in Israeli Jail 29-04-2019 Palestinian prisoner Ahmed Khamis, a resident of Yarmouk Camp in Syria, and prisoner Zaidan Tawil, from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, were released from Israeli jails on Sunday and have been taken back to Syria, in what media sources described as
Palestinians in Europe Conference Calls for Protecting Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria 29-04-2019 The 17th Palestinians in Europe Conference called, in its closing statement, for serious efforts by national and international parties to preserve Palestinian refugee camps in Syria. The statement said Palestinian camps in Syria are a living witness of the Palestinian
Assessment of Yarmouk Buildings in Progress 29-04-2019 Pro-government sources in Syria said the technical committee handed over a preliminary report about the condition of buildings, premises, and infrastructure in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. A studies company entered Yarmouk Camp in mid-March after it was
Palestinian Engineer Abdul Muhaymen Hanawi Locked up in Syrian Jail for 6th Year 29-04-2019 Palestinian engineer Abdul Mouhaymen Hanawi has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been held for six consecutive years. Abdul Muhaymen was arrested in late 2013 over terror allegations. Activists said he had been spotted
Palestinian Refugee Found Dead off Aegean Seashore, Dozens Feared Dead 28-04-2019 Concerns have been raised over the fate of 10 migrants, including three Palestinians from Syria, five Palestinians from the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip, and two Syrian nationals, who have gone missing west of the Turkish seashore, onboard a Greece-bound vessel, since
Palestinians from Syria Sound Distress Signals over Security Turmoil in Ein AlHilweh Camp 28-04-2019 Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Ein AlHilweh Camp, south of Lebanon, have sounded distress signals over the security mayhem rocking the area. A couple of days earlier, a member of Fatah Movement was killed by gunmen in the camp. His
Palestinian Refugee Sa’id Sa’id Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 5th Year 28-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Sa’id Ahmed Sa’id has been locked up in Syrian state prisons for over five years. Sa’id, born in 1967 and the father of three children, was arrested at the Ali AlWahsh checkpoint, south of Damascus, on January 5
Clothes Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Families in Lebanon 28-04-2019 A clothing exhibition was held by the Charity Commission for Relief of the Palestinian People two days earlier, in Lebanon’s southern city of Sur (Tyre). Some 200 Palestinian refugee families from Syria and Lebanon benefited from the move. Between April
8,700 Palestinian Families from Syria Facing Dire Conditions in Lebanon 27-04-2019 Nearly 8,700 Palestinian families who fled war-torn Syria to Lebanon continue to endure an abject situation due to their ambivalent legal status and dire socio-economic conditions in the country. Palestinian refugees from Syria are reported to lack legal status
Palestinian Refugees Sound Alarm over Assassination Attempts in AlMuzeireeb 27-04-2019 Palestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area after reports have emerged on the assassination of the former opposition leader Moafaq AlGhazawi. Activists have accused pro-government militias in Syria of assassinating opposition
Palestinian Sisters Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail for 6th Year 27-04-2019 Palestinian sisters Hoda Mahmoud Khatib, born in 1975, and Samira Mahmoud Khatib, born in 1970, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government prisons for the sixth year running. The sisters, both residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south
124 Palestinian Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Pronounced Dead in Syria 27-04-2019 124 Palestinian refugees taking shelter in AlHusainiya Camp in Rif Dimashq have been pronounced dead in war-torn Syria, according to AGPS database. The list includes 73 Palestinians who died under shelling, 12 who were tortured to death in Syrian detention
2 Civilians Injured as Rocket Hits AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Latakia 26-04-2019 A Grad missile reportedly landed in AlGharaf neighborhood, in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia, leaving two civilians wounded and inflicting heavy material damage. Sources close to the Syrian government said the missile was fired from opposition-held zones in
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in Syrian Gov’t Jail 26-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Yassin Ahmed Hamour, from AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, died in a Syrian state prison, where he had been locked up for years. AGPS documented the death of 588 Palestinian refugees in Syria’s government-run penal complexes, mostly due to
Missing Palestinian Child Found after 6 Days 26-04-2019 Three-year-old Palestinian child Teym Samer Jamil Surur returned to his family six days after he had gone missing. Teym disappeared on April 18 while he was outside of a local bakery in Sakhnin Street in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Rally outside of UNRWA Office in Gaza 26-04-2019 Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to Gaza joined a vigil held outside of the UNRWA office to protest delays in shelling out rental allowances, which they said have not been delivered for nearly one year. Some 1,000 Palestinian
Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Abject Conditions 25-04-2019 Palestinian families taking refuge in Yarmouk Camp continue to launch cries for help over their exacerbated situation due to the price hike, high unemployment rates, steep rental fees, and the decline in civilians’ purchasing power. The unabated warfare has had
Palestinian Refugee Dies of Torture in Syrian Gov’t Jail 25-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Alaa Ibrahim AlSaytari, aged 27, was tortured to death in Syrian state jails. A resident of AlMuzeireeb, south of Syria, Alaa reportedly breathed his last on October 6, 2015, following one year and a half in detention. AGPS
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Falaha Forcibly Disappeared in Syria 25-04-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee Ismail Mohamed Falaha continues to appeal for information over their son’s condition and whereabouts. Falaha, born in Daraa Camp in 1987, was arrested by Syrian security forces in Daraa in September 2011 and sent to
UNRWA: 1,500 Palestinian Refugees Received Vocational Training in Syria 25-04-2019 UNRWA said it is able to provide vocational training opportunities for more than 1,500 Palestine refugees in Syria thanks to the generous contributions of donors like the European Union. According to the UN refugee agency, vocational training has proven
Arbitrary Abductions on the Rise in Syria’s Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees 24-04-2019 Residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to sound alarm bells over the simmering abductions carried out against civilians in the area. The residents said they have been blackmailed over their appeals for release and protection. Over recent years
Palestinian Students Disappointed over “Degrading Treatment” at Dubai Arab Reading Challenge 24-04-2019 Five Palestinian students enrolled at UNRWA-run schools, among them four students who were displaced from Syria to Lebanon, have been nominated among the top 10 contestants for the Lebanon team in the 2019 Arab Reading Challenge staged in Dubai in
UNRWA: 52% of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Jobless 24-04-2019 UNRWA said in its 2019 Syrian Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal that the unemployment rate among Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon has hit 52%. Those families can barely manage to secure their livelihood for two family members. According to UNRWA estimates, most
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Khaled Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Gov’t Jail 24-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Ahmad Husain Khaled, born in 1960, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state jails for the seventh consecutive year. Khaled was kidnapped at the government-controlled Husainiya checkpoint on March 5, 2013. His condition and whereabouts have
Displaced Palestinians Forcibly Transferred to AlBal Camp 23-04-2019 Reporting from Idlib province, an AGPS news correspondent said the local council in I’zaz city, in Aleppo’s northern outskirts, transferred, in partnership with the Turkish charity AFAD, some 80 Syrian and Palestinian families, who were displaced from southern Damascus, from
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Jail 23-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Saleh Mansour Saleh Shakosh, a resident of Khan Eshieh Camp, died under torture in Syrian state prisons, where he had been locked up for 10 months. His family found out that he died on March 9, 2016 after
Palestinian Child Disappears from Jaramana Camp 23-04-2019 Three-year-old Palestinian child Teym Samer Jamil Surur, a resident of Sakhnin Street in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, has gone missing since April 18. His family continues to appeal for information over his condition and whereabouts. At least 323 Palestinian
Palestinian Sculptor from Syria Honored in Algeria 23-04-2019 Palestinian sculptor and artist Zaki Salam won the Mohamed Khada Prize for Fine Arts in Algeria in its fourth edition. The ceremony was held in Mostaganem province, in the northwest of Algeria. Honor guests from Egypt, Morocco, Iraq, Palestine, and Syria were in
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins 5th Place at German Bodybuilding Contest 23-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Jihad Husam Joudeh won the fifth place in the German Junior Bodybuilding Championship held on April 13 in Frankfurt. The contest was supervised by international coach Ibrahim AlJoudeh (called Abu Abdullah) and Palestinian refugee from Syria Shadi Ahmed
5 Years since 1st Palestinian Woman Was Tortured to Death in Syria Jail 22-04-2019 AGPS continues to sound the alarm over the brutal torture tactics pursued by the Syrian authorities across penal complexes in the war-stricken country. According to AGPS database, the first Palestinian woman who died under torture in Syrian state jails is
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in Syrian Desert 22-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Ihab Salim Heifawi was fatally shot by ISIS militias near AlSakhna region, in the Syrian desert, pro-government sources in Syria have reported. AGPS documented the death of 730 Palestinian refugees as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces
Property-Theft Attempts Ongoing in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees 22-04-2019 A flock of vehicles has been caught stealing iron from destroyed buildings and copper from abandoned homes in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. Over recent years, pro-government militias have been raking through evacuated homes in Yarmouk and holding
323 Palestinian Refugees Missing in War-Torn Syria 22-04-2019 323 Palestinian refugees, including 37 women and girls, have gone missing since the outbreak of the Syrian warfare, AGPS has found out. Most of those who have disappeared in the country are residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south
Short Movie Reflects Brutal Torture Perpetrated in Syrian Jails 21-04-2019 A short film made by a Palestinian family that was deported from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, to France has unveiled the torture tactics pursued behind Syria’s prison bars. The film came onboard Ciné Palestine Festival, held in
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Prison 21-04-2019 AGPS documented the death of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Abdul Hamid Ismail, aged 21, in Syrian government prisons. Mohamed, a resident of Haifa Street in Yarmouk Camp, reportedly breathed his last on March 17, 2014. During his first sixth months in
Rally Held in Khan Eshieh over US Bilateral Moves 21-04-2019 Dozens of Palestinian refugees took to the streets of Khan Eshieh Camp, in Rif Dimashq, to protest the US President Donald Trump’s biased positions and statements regarding occupied Jerusalem and the occupied Golan Heights. The rally-goers spoke out against underway
Vigil to be Held in Gaza over UNRWA Apathy 21-04-2019 The committee to follow up on Palestinian refugees from Syria in Gaza called for a mass-participation in a vigil set to be held on Sunday outside of the UNRWA office to protest delays in shelling out rental allowances for Palestinian
Syria-Based Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Abject Conditions 20-04-2019 Residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq continue to rail against the poor sanitation networks and improper sewage disposal as a result of frequent blackouts and maintenance works in the area. The displaced families warned of the
Turkey Lifts Movement Restrictions on Palestinian, Syrian Refugees 20-04-2019 The Turkish Migration Office has reportedly lifted the ban slapped on the intercity movement of Syrian migrants and Palestinian refugees fleeing war-torn Syria. Activist Yousef Mala said the ban was lifted in Ankara. Arab Turkey news website said Bursa and
5 Palestinians Secretly Locked Up in Syrian Gov’t Jails 20-04-2019 Five Palestinians have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian state prisons, four among whom identified as members of the Daoud family. The four family members are: Nour Ahmad Daoud, born in 1987, a resident of AlHajar AlAswad area, and the
Vigil Held in AlShabiba Refugee Camp in Solidarity with Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Jails 20-04-2019 A rally was staged on Thursday in AlShabiba refugee camp in I’zaz, north of Syria, by the Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development, in cooperation with the Association of Displaced Palestinians in and around I’zaz area. The vigil
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Lebanese Security Forces 19-04-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Abdullah Hasan Atiyeh, born in 1972, was arrested by the Lebanese security forces on April 17. The reasons for his detention remain ambivalent. Abdullah fled the embattled Yarmouk Camp in war-torn Syria to AlMiya wa Miyah
Missing Palestinian Family from Syria Spotted in Turkey 19-04-2019 A Palestinian woman from Syria and her two children were found seven days after they had disappeared from Istanbul, on April 11, on their way to Greece via the Turkish borders. Nahla Mohamed Alyan and her two kids—Mohamed Ayman Daouah
Palestinian Refugee Fadi Teym Secretly Jailed in Syria for 8th Year 19-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Fadi Ahmad Teym, born in 1985, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been locked up for eight years running. Fadi was arrested by Syrian security forces on December 25, 2012, in
Free Medical Campaign Launched South of Lebanon 19-04-2019 Lebanon Center for Volunteer Work – Lebanese-Emirati Mobile Clinics is about to embark on a free medical campaign on Sunday 21. Medical diagnosis will be provided to patients with diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Medicines are also slated to be handed
On Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, AGPS Calls on Syrian Authorities to Unearth Fate of Victims of Forced Disappearance 18-04-2019 AGPS calls on the Syrian government to disclose the fate of hundreds of Palestinians forcibly disappeared in state-run dungeons. AGPS believes that the arbitrary internment of Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria amounts to a war crime. Many reports issued by
107 Palestinian Women Secretly Jailed in War-Torn Syria 18-04-2019 Dozens of Palestinian women and girls have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government dungeons, where scores of others died as a result of torture. AGPS kept account of the secret detention of 107 Palestinian women and girls sheltered in
Rally Held in AlNeirab Camp to Mark Palestinian Prisoner’s Day 18-04-2019 A rally was staged by the residents of in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, in solidarity with Palestinian detainees in Israeli occupation jails. The rally-goers spoke up for the prisoners’ cause and called on the international community to
Fatah Al-Intifada Officer Survives Assassination Attempt in Rif Dimashq 18-04-2019 A member of the Palestine Liberation Movement (Fatah Al-Intifada), affiliated with the Syrian government, survived an assassination attempt after a bomb detonated inside his car, leading to the amputation of his left leg, a couple of days ago. A source
Rocket Hits Palestinian Family’s Home in Aleppo 18-04-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee Raed Saber Abdul Hadi, displaced from Handarat Camp, survived a deadly shelling, after a rocket fell on their home in Nile Street, in Aleppo, resulting in heavy material damage. Syrian police said opposition forces targeted
Activists Appeal for Release of Palestinian Family from Syria in Turkey 17-04-2019 In appeals published on her Facebook page, Palestinian activist Fatima Jaber urged Palestine’s Ambassador to Turkey, the human rights NGOs, and all concerned institutions to join forces in order to pressurize the Turkish authorities to release a Palestinian family from
Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over Uncontrolled Arms-Possession in AlBadawi Camp 17-04-2019 Hundreds of displaced Palestinian families sheltered in AlBadawi Camp, in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, have launched cries for help over the security mayhem rocking the area due to the uncontrolled circulation of weapons. On Monday, a Syrian national
A family appeal for information over Palestinian refugee Ahmad Darwish 17-04-2019 A Palestinian family continues to appeal for information over the fate of Palestinian refugee Ahmad Faysal Darwish, who has been secretly locked up in Syrian state prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Ahmad, a resident of AlHajar AlAswad, in Rif
Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Garner 11 Medals at Aleppo’s Karate Championship 17-04-2019 Members of Haytham Melhem Club, from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, won 11 medals as part of Aleppo’s Karate Championship held on April 12 and 13 in AlAssad Sports Arena, the 2nd largest indoor sports hall in Aleppo. Dozens of
Cash Aids Transferred to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon 17-04-2019 UNRWA has delivered cash aids to the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of $100 and a food allowance worth 27$ per every refugee. Some 28,000 Palestinian refugees
Over 1,748 Palestinian Refugees Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian State Jails 16-04-2019 AGPS has been deeply concerned about the upsurge in the number of Palestinian victims of torture and enforced disappearance in Syria. Over 1,748 Palestinian refugees have been secretly held in Syrian government dungeons since the outburst of deadly hostilities
Palestinian Refugee Samir Kasem Mohamed Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 8th Year 16-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Samir Kacem Mohamed, born in 1985, has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for over eight years running. Samir was kidnapped on November 11, 2011 near AlHamed Mall, in Daraa. His condition and whereabouts have been
10 Members of Liwaa AlQuds Pronounced Dead in War-Torn Syria 16-04-2019 Liwaa AlQuds battalion, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, has mourned the death of 10 fighters in AlBadiya, in Deir AlZor, in shootouts against ISIS militias. On April 14, Liwaa AlQuds mourned the death of Emad Zakaria Jamou, Mohamed Yehya
Stray Dogs Sway AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees 16-04-2019 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
2 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Syrian Desert Shootouts 15-04-2019 Palestinian refugees Mohamed Yehya Hajaj and Ahmed Yehya Hajaj were killed as they fought alongside Liwaa AlQuds forces, affiliated with the Syrian government, against ISIS militias in Beir Ali, south of AlMayadeen, east of Syria. Both casualties were residents of
Palestinian Refugee Ekab Ekab Held in Syrian State Jail for 8th Year 15-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Ekab Mamdouh Ekab has been held in Syrian government jails for seven years running. Ekab, from Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, was kidnapped from AlKashef neighborhood in Daraa on May 2, 2012. He is the
Palestinian Children Join Scouting Activities in AlRaml Camp 15-04-2019 Leisure activities were held by the Jaffa Scouts Association for Palestinian children in Latakia Camp. Children joined hiking activities, choreographies, and games staged as part of the event. A cleansing campaign was carried out by the participants. The situation in
Germany Contributes US$ 10.1 Million to UNRWA in Support of Palestine Refugees 15-04-2019 Germany’s contributed a sum of US$10.1 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The donation will help provide important assistance in the areas of education, health care, relief and
4 Women Among 7 Palestinians Arrested by Syrian Gov’t Forces South of Damascus 14-04-2019 Seven Palestinian refugees from Yarmouk Camp were arrested by Syrian government forces in Yalda town, south of Damascus. According to Zaman AlWasl news site, the seven arrestees were summoned to questioning by the local reconciliation committees, before they were arrested
Israeli forces Strike Gov’t Sites in Syria 14-04-2019 Syrian state media said the Israeli army carried out an air strike on military targets near the city of Masyaf in western Hama province overnight Friday-Saturday. Syria’s official state news agency SANA said Israel Air Force jets fired missiles while
Civil Registration Office Opened in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees 14-04-2019 The General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees announced on Saturday the launch of a civil registration office in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. AlSabina Camp used to provide shelter to nearly 25, 000 Palestinian refugees, prior to
UNRWA: Strategic Dialogue Held in Stockholm to Boost Refugee Funds 14-04-2019 Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and his Swedish counterpart Margot Wallström on Friday hosted a ministerial strategic dialogue in Stockholm to discuss sustainable ways to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near
Palestinians from Syria Denied Family Reunification in Germany 13-04-2019 Hundreds of Palestinian families from Syria who have sought shelter in Germany have sounded distress signals over delays in the family reunification process, which they said often lasts for over three years. Hundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Germany
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Jail 13-04-2019 AGPS documented the death of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Omar AlSahli, from Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, under torture in Syrian state prisons. Mohamed, a father of five, reportedly died on December 30, 2013. AGPS kept record of the death of
Palestinian Refugee Hazem Abu Ajaj Secretly Held in Syrian Prison for 6th Year 13-04-2019 Palestinian young man Hazem Ahmad Abu Ajaj, born in 1972, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state jails for the sixth consecutive year. Hazem was arrested at the Batikha checkpoint on his way out of Yarmouk Camp in
Palestinian Migrants Disappear Off Turkish Coast 12-04-2019 A number of Palestinian migrants from the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip and Syria have gone missing west of the Turkish seashore, onboard a Greece-bound vessel, since March 27, 2019. Activist Ahmad AlShabarawi said six Palestinians have disappeared. The names that figure
Situation of Palestinians from Syria in Sudan Exacerbated by Security Mayhem 12-04-2019 Hundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Sudan have raised concerns about their fate in light of the security turmoil rocking the Sudanese territories following the military coup d’état, ousting Omar AlBashir who ruled the country for 30 years
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon to Be Treated by Orthopedic Surgeons 12-04-2019 The Palestine Red Crescent Society in partnership with the Palestine Children Relief Fund (PCRF) announced the arrival of orthopedic surgeons to provide treatment for patients, including Palestinian refugees. Patients aged below 16 years, regardless of their nationalities, will undergo medical
Palestinian Refugee Ayham Fakhri Held in Syrian Jail for 6th Year 12-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Ayham Fakhri Abdul Rahim, born in 1990, has been locked up in Syrian state prisons for six years running. Ayham was kidnapped by pro-government militias from Jaramana Camp, in Damascus province, in 2013. His condition and whereabouts remain
Campaign to Plant Olive Trees Kick-Started at Entrance of Yarmouk Camp 12-04-2019 Palestinian NGOs and activists in Denmark, in partnership with the Global Campaign for Return to Palestine, embarked on a campaign to plant olive trees bearing the names of Palestinians killed by the Israeli military during the Great March of Return
89% of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Living Below Poverty Line 11-04-2019 UNRWA has identified Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon as one of the most marginalized and poorest communities in the region. Over 80 per cent of PRS cite UNRWA cash assistance as their main source of income; about
2 Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in Raging Hostilities 11-04-2019 AlSaeka Brigade has mourned on its Facebook page the death of the Palestinian refugees Mohamed Abdul Rahman Mahmoud and Esam Samir Abdullah AlItawi, from AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces. AGPS documented the death of
Japan Announces New Contribution to UNRWA 11-04-2019 The Japanese Embassy and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) held a ceremony in Beirut to announce a US$ 6.08 million contribution from the Government of Japan to the 2019
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Yehya Missing for 7th Year 11-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed Eid Husain Yehya, born in 1986, disappeared with his car from Nahr Eisheh in Damascus on February 12, 2012. No data has been revealed so far about his condition and whereabouts. His family continues to appeal for
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Darwish Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th Year 11-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Ahmad Faysal Darwish, aged 27, has been secretly locked up in Syrian state prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Ahmad, from Yarmouk Camp, was kidnapped on February 11, 2013. His family continues to appeal for information. AGPS documented
Toll of Torture Victims in Syrian State Jails Hits 584 10-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Yousef AlKarkati, from Daraa city, died under torture in Syrian government prisons, where he had been locked up since 2013. He reportedly breathed his last in November 2015. Youssef’s death brings the number of Palestinians who have been
Russian Military: ISIS Weapons Cache Found in Yarmouk Camp 10-04-2019 The Russian Military Police said a large cache of weapons that were left behind by the terrorist group ISIS was seized in Yarmouk Camp in the southern districts of Damascus city on Monday. “During a routine patrol in Yarmouk by
UNRWA Director in Syria Meets With Aleppo Governor over Situation in Palestinian Refugee Camps 10-04-2019 Director of UNRWA projects in Syria, Michael Amania, and Aleppo’s Governor, Husain Diab, discussed during a recent meeting the situation of Palestinian refugees in Aleppo and the need to reconstruct refugee camps and rehabilitate vital facilities. Amania said UNRWA will dispatch engineers
Ceremony to Honor Orphans Held in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees 10-04-2019 A celebration was staged in Latakia city by AlBer Association, in cooperation with the Palestinian Refugees Department, to pay tribute to the children and relatives of Palestinians killed in the Syrian warfare in AlAyedeen Camp. Hundreds of Palestinian refugees and
AGPS: Health Situation of Palestinian Refugees Taking Turn for Worse in War-Torn Syria 09-04-2019 The health situation of Palestinian refugees in Syria has remarkably exacerbated as a result of the unabated tensions rocking the Syrian territories since March 2011. In a report issued in April 2018, on the occasion of the International Health Day
UNRWA Delegation Visits Handarat Camp for Palestinian Refuges 09-04-2019 A UNRWA delegation and director of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees paid a visit to Handarat Camp, north of Syria, on April 8, 2019, in an attempt to keep tabs on local premises and amenities. Local activists called
Palestinians from Syria Face Dire Conditions upon Return to Besieged Gaza Strip 09-04-2019 Thousands of Palestinian refugees from Syria who returned to the blockaded Gaza Strip have been enduring dire living conditions due to the 12-year-long Israeli siege and the devastating upshots of the Israeli onslaughts on the coastal enclave. The Palestinians of
Palestinian Refugee Falah AlHaras Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 7th Year 09-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Falah AlHaras, from Khan Eshieh Camp, has been secretly locked up in Syrian state prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Falah was arrested by Syrian intelligence officers on October 29, 2012. His condition and whereabouts have been shrouded
4 Staff Members of Jafra Charity Arrested by Syrian Security Forces 08-04-2019 Coordinator of the Jafra Foundation for Relief of Palestinian Refugees, Yasser Amayri, along with three members of the charity were arrested on Saturday by Syrian government forces, according to Palestinian activists. Jafra Foundation has been active in charity campaigns aiming
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Fate of 4 Missing Relatives 08-04-2019 The family of four Palestinians who have gone missing for years in Damascus have appealed to the concerned institutions to work on disclosing their conditions and whereabouts. Activists quoted the family as appealing for urgent action. The four missing relatives
AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Latakia Grappling with Dire Conditions 08-04-2019 Residents of AlRaml Camp in Latakia continue to sound distress signals over the dire conditions they have been made to endure in the area owing to the poor sanitation network and infrastructure. The residents raised concerns over the safety of
Art Exhibition Held by Palestinian Refugee from Syria in Berlin 08-04-2019 An exhibition was staged on March 30 and 31 by Palestinian artist from Syria Maamoun AlShayeb in Berlin to mark the Palestinian Land Day. A number of Arab and non-Arab academics and artists, along with Arab community representatives in Germany
Nine Palestinian refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian State Jails 07-04-2019 Nine Palestinian refugees have been recently pronounced dead as a result of torture in Syrian government prisons. The list includes Mohamed Amayri, from Yarmouk Camp. The latter breathed his last after eight years in Syrian jails. He was kidnapped by
AGPS: 80 Palestinian Children Killed under Shelling, Crippling Siege in Yarmouk Camp 07-04-2019 AGPS kept record of the death of 80 Palestinian refugee children due to the unabated shelling and tough blockade imposed on Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus province. AGPS team estimates the real number of casualties to be much higher. Meanwhile
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Yousef Secretly Jailed in Syria for 6th Year 07-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Omar Yousef, born in 1993, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state jails, where he has been incarcerated for the 6th consecutive year. Mahmoud was arrested by Syrian government forces in mid-August 2013 in Bahdaliya
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins 3rd Place in U.A.E Bodybuilding Contest 07-04-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Shadi Ahmed won the third place in a bodybuilding championship (+90 kg) held on Thursday, April 4, in Ras AlKhaimah, in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E). On December 9, 2019, Shadi, from Yarmouk Camp
AGPS: 241 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn Syria 06-04-2019 Statistics issued by AGPS on the occasion of International Children’s Day kept record of the death of 241 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria until April 5, 2019. The data pointed out that 123 children died under shelling; 15 were
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian State Prison 06-04-2019 A Palestinian refugee born in 1978 died under torture in Syrian government prisons, where he had been locked up for years. The refugee, whose name is kept secret by AGPS over security concerns, was a resident of Yarmouk Camp, south
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Raging Hostilities 06-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Mousa Yaser Ahmed Abu Saleh, affiliated with the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), was pronounced dead in Syria. The casualty is a resident of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Syria. AGPS documented the death of 276 PLA
Mass-Rally Held in AlSabina Camp to Celebrate Palestinian Land Day 06-04-2019 Hundreds of Palestinian refugees and NGO representatives took part in a march staged in AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, to mark the Palestinian Land Day and speak out against Trump’s statements regarding Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. The
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian State Jail 05-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Wael Adnan Dirbas was tortured to death in Syrian government prisons, where he had been locked up for years. His family found out in a document recently obtained from local authorities that their son, a resident of Yarmouk
Palestinian Refugee Ali Mahmoud Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t 05-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Ali Mahmoud Mahmoud, aged 33, has been locked up in Syrian state prisons since February 20, 2014. AGPS documented the incarceration of 1,739 Palestinians in Syrian state dungeons, among them women and children.
Russian Forces Recover Body Remains of Israeli Soldier in Yarmouk Camp 05-04-2019 The body of Israeli tank commander Sergeant First Class Zachary Baumel was flown back to Israel a few days ago. He was one of three soldiers still listed as missing in action since the Battle of Sultan Yacoub in Lebanon
Palestinian Refugees Overburdened with Costly Visa-Renewal Fees 04-04-2019 Thousands of Palestinian from Syria who have fled to other destinations have been unable to shell out the steep fees of visa-renewal processes in the new destinations. Renewing travel documents costs up to $300. The applicant is required to pay
Body of Syrian Republican Guard Chopped into Pieces in Yarmouk Camp 04-04-2019 Activists said the body of a member of Syria’s Republican Guards – Fourth Division was spotted in Yarmouk Camp a few days earlier while cut into pieces. According to the activists, the casualty recently joined the Forth Division following agreement’s
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Aleppo over Trump’s Pro-Israel Statements 04-04-2019 Dozens of Palestinian refugees sheltered in Handarat Camp in Aleppo took to the street on Tuesday, in response to the US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights. Over 175 families returned to Handarat Camp
Palestinian Brothers Ahmed and Mohamed Mahmoud Hamidi Secretly Jailed in Syria 04-04-2019 Palestinian brothers Ahmed Mahmoud Hamidi, born in 1992, and Mohamed Mahmoud Hamidi, born in 1983, have been held in Syrian state jails since 2014. The Palestinian brothers are both residents of Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. Ahmad was kidnapped by
Family of Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Refugee in Syria Launches Cry for Help 03-04-2019 The family of a Palestinian refugee called Abu Yasser has appealed to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations, along with the Palestine Liberation organization and other concerned bodies, to help them secure treatment fees for an urgent surgery
UNRWA: 31% of Households of Palestine Refugees from Syria Are Female-Headed 03-04-2019 UNRWA said in its report “Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal 2019” that 31 per cent of recorded Palestine refugees from Syria (PRS) are members of female-headed households, which increases their vulnerability, according to the Agency’s database. In 2018, Jordan has
Child Missing in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees 03-04-2019 Palestinian child Zein Ahmad Taameh has disappeared from AlAmeen Street in Jaramana Camp since Monday, April 1. Ameen went missing on his way back home from Palestine School, run by UNRWA. His family continues to appeal for information. According to
Palestinian Refugees Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t 03-04-2019 Palestinian refugees Mahmoud AlHaj Hasan, born in 1999, and Ahmad AlHaj Hasan, born in 1984, have been secretly held in Syrian state jails since 2013. Both refugees were kidnapped at a checkpoint in Hjeira town, in Rif Dimashq. Their conditions
Refugee Tents in Deir Ballout Swamped with Water following River Flood 02-04-2019 Displaced families in the Muhammadiya and Deir Ballout refugee camps in northern Syria have raised concerns about the upshots of the flooding of the Afrin river in the wake of heavy rains. Tents have been flooded with water as torrential downpours have
Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Syria Gripped with Sanitation Crisis 02-04-2019 Residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq continue to rail against poor sanitation networks and improper sewage disposal as a result of frequent blackouts and maintenance works in the area. The displaced families warned of the life-threatening
UNRWA: Over 60% of Palestine Refugees Displaced in Syria 02-04-2019 UNRWA has said that of the estimated 438,000 Palestine refugees remaining inside Syria, 60% have been displaced at least once since the start of the conflict and a third have had their homes damaged or destroyed. Over 120
Palestinian Refugee Seham Shehab Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail 02-04-2019 Palestinian woman Seham Namer Shahb, born in 1972, has been locked up in Syrian government prisons for over seven years. Seham was kidnapped at a checkpoint pitched in AlBareda town in mid-January 2012. AGPS documented the detention of 1,737
Homeless Children from Yarmouk Camp Become Addicted to Glue-Sniffing 01-04-2019 A video posted a couple of days ago on Facebook shows two children from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus while sniffing toxic glue, in a rising phenomenon threatening the lives of dozens of children in Syria. The bare-chested
27 Palestinians Assassinated in War-Torn Syria 01-04-2019 AGPS documented the death of 27 Palestinian refugees as a result of abrupt assassination in war-ragged Syria. The list includes 18 Palestinians from Yarmouk Camp, among them activists, journalists, and relief officers. The casualties are: Bahaa Saker, Namer Hasan, Feras
Palestinian Refugee Alaa Farhoud Held in Syrian Prison for 6th Year 01-04-2019 Palestinian refugee Alaa Samir Farhood, born in 1983 in Yarmouk Camp, has been locked up in a government-run jail in Syria since November 24, 2013. Alaa was arrested in Qudsaya, in Rif Dimashq. An ex-prisoner said he had last met
Charity Distributes Aids to Displaced Palestinian Families in Syria 01-04-2019 The Palestine Charity Commission handed over milk for children below six months to displaced Palestinian families in Qudsaya and Yalda towns, south of Damascus. Cash aids allotted to orphan children in Damascus have also been delivered to the concerned families
Dozens of Palestinian Journalists Killed, Detained in War-Torn Syria 31-03-2019 AGPS has kept record of the murder of dozens of Palestinian journalists and the abduction of dozens more in war-torn Syria. AGPS has documented the death of 18 Palestinian journalists since the outburst of deadly hostilities in March 2011, among
15 PLA Fighters Pronounced Dead following Break-Away from Pro-Gov’t Forces 31-03-2019 15 members of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) were pronounced dead after they broke away from the battalion. Several others were tortured to death in Syrian government jails. The list includes Lieutenant Iyas Naimi, who died under shelling in Yarmouk
Rallies Held in Syria on Palestinian Land Day 31-03-2019 Hundreds of Palestinian refugees taking shelter in refugee camps in Syria have joined mass rallies staged to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Land Day and to protest Donald Trump’s pro-Israel position regarding the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Jerusalem city
Palestinian Refugee Bahaa AlBash Held in Syrian Jail for 7th Year 31-03-2019 Palestinian refugee Bahaa Mahmoud AlBash has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state prisons for the seventh year running. Bahaa was kidnapped on August 14, 2012 from his home in AlMaghareba neighborhood, in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south
Denmark Changes Visas for Palestinian Refugees 30-03-2019 Denmark is considering changing the legal visas of Palestinian holders of a one-year subsidiary protection status under Article 7/3. Palestinian refugees coming from UNRWA’s fields of operations will be categorized as political asylum-seekers, as part of Article 7/1. Danish sources
Thousands of Palestinian Families from Syrian Torn-Apart 30-03-2019 Thousands of Palestinian refugees from Syria have been scattered in known and unknown destinations, after they were forced out of their homes and torn apart from their families. Torn from the nourishment of home and warmth of family, Palestinians have
Palestinian Refugee Ayman AlRefai Secretely Jailed in Syria for 7th Year 30-03-2019 Palestinian refugee Ayman Ahmad AlRefai has been held in Syrian government jails for seven consecutive years. Ayman, a resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, was kidnapped from his home in AlSham neighborhood on July 1, 2012. AGPS documented the detention
1st Part of Encyclopedia of Palestinian Refugee Camps Brought Out 30-03-2019 The Swedish Documentation Center (Ajyal) issued an encyclopedia of Palestinian refugee camps entitled “Palestinian Camps in Syria”. The encyclopedia, prepared by Palestinian journalist and researcher Ahmad Mustafa AlBash, seeks to document Palestinian camps in UNRWA’s five fields of operations (West
Palestinian Journalist Muhannad Omar Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t 29-03-2019 Palestinian journalist Muhannad Mohamed Omar has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups for the seventh year running. Omar was kidnapped by the government troops from the office of AlAlem Channel on February 29, 2012 on account of
39 Palestinian Women Missing in War-Torn Syria 29-03-2019 39 Palestinian women and girls have gone missing since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict. The list includes nine refugees from Yarmouk Camp and 10 from AlTadhamun neighborhood. According to activists, several abductions were carried under the security guise. Arrestees’
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Damascus over Trump’s Pro-Israel Statements 29-03-2019 Dozens of Palestinian refugees and representatives of Palestinian factions joined a vigil staged outside of the UN office in Damascus on March 28, 2019, in response to the US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied Golan
Palestinian Poet Mahmoud Mufleh Awarded Order of Cultural Merit in Egypt 29-03-2019 Palestinian poet Mahmoud Husain Mufleh received on March 21, 2019, the Order of Cultural Merit for 2018 in Egypt during a celebration held by the Palestinian Cultural Assembly. The honor was awarded to Mufleh in recognition of his outstanding literary
Palestinian Students Subjected to Blackmail, Extortion by Pro-Gov’t Forces in Damascus 28-03-2019 In letters emailed to AGPS, a number of Palestinian students railed against the blackmail and extortion perpetrated by members of the Palestine Recruitment Branch in Ein Karsh in Damascus. The students said they have been frequently offended by officers stationed
Palestinian Writer Ali AlShehabi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 7th Year 28-03-2019 Palestinian writer Ali Sa’id Shehabi has been secretly held in Syria government jails for the seventh year running. Shehabi, an English instructor at a UNRWA school, was kidnapped on December 17, 2012. Prior to his abduction, Shehabi had been taking
Mass Rally Staged in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Solidarity with Besieged Gaza 28-03-2019 Hundreds of Palestinian refugees took to the streets of AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo to speak up against Israeli aggressions on the blockaded Gaza Strip and in protest at the US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied
Relief Items Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families from Syria in Sudan 28-03-2019 Khayrah Ummah charity has handed over food baskets to displaced Palestinian families taking shelter in Sudan. The move, which has been funded by the Indonesian NGOs KNRP and ANDARA, makes part of underway endeavors to assuage the calamitous conditions endured
UNRWA: Food Aids for Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon to Be Suspended due to Funding Crisis 27-03-2019 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned of the imminent suspension of its food assistance services to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon in case life-saving funds are not immediately
PLO Envoy & Damascus Governor Discuss Situation in Yarmouk Camp 27-03-2019 Director-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Anwar Abdul Hadi discussed with Damascus Governor, Adel Anwar AlAlabi, the latest developments in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. In a meeting held with AlAlabi on Tuesday, March 26, at
Habitability Condition Assessment of Yarmouk Buildings Ongoing 27-03-2019 The studies company which entered Yarmouk Camp on Monday, March 18, has kept up efforts to assess the condition of civilian buildings and premises located at the main entrance to the camp and near the local municipality in Palestine Street
Palestinian Girl from Syria Wins Dutch Reading Competition for 2nd Time 27-03-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Tasnim AlHazina, aged 14, has won the “Read2me” tournament in the Dutch city of Helmond, representing her Dr.Knippenberg College. Tasnim qualified for the final. The reading contest was performed at Stage High Woerd in Utrecht
Palestinian Refugee Zuheir Ibrahim Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian Jail for 5th Year 27-03-2019 Palestinian refugee Zuheir Mohamed Ibrahim, born in 1971, has been locked up in Syrian government prisons for the fifth consecutive year. Zuheir was kidnapped by pro-government forces on May 1, 2014, at Ali AlWahsh checkpoint. His condition and whereabouts have
6 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead in February 2019 26-03-2019 AGPS documented the death of six Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria in February 2019, down from 21 in February 2018. The list includes four Palestinian casualties in Damascus and another north of Syria. Damascus also topped the list of the
UNRWA: Number of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon Goes Down 26-03-2019 UNRWA on Monday said 28,598 Palestinian refugees have been taking shelter in Lebanon, according to Statistics until the end of February, with a remarkable decrease from previous years. UNRWA data estimated that until December 2016 as many as 31
Turkey Denies Intent to Rescind Palestinian Refugees’ Travel Documents 26-03-2019 Turkish sources denied reports about a recent decision by the Immigration and Passports Office to deactivate travel documents of Palestinian refugees. An anonymous source told Turkeyalaan.net on Thursday that reports about a decision by the Turkish Migration Office stipulating
2 Palestinians among 55 Illegal Migrants Rescued by Turkish Coast Guard 26-03-2019 Turkish coast guard rescued 55 irregular migrants from a sinking rubber boat in the Aegean Sea off the country's southwestern coast on Saturday. According to a statement by the Coastal Guard Command, the boat, carrying 52 Syrians, two
UNRWA: 18 Staff Members Dead, 28 Detained/Missing in Syria 25-03-2019 To date, 18 UNRWA staff members have perished as a result of the Syrian conflict and a further 26 are missing and/or detained. UNRWA said victims were killed as a result of shelling, sniper attacks, bullet fire, abduction, or blasts
145 Palestinian Refugees Killed during ISIS Takeover of Yarmouk Camp 25-03-2019 AGPS kept record of the death of 145 Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk Camp during ISIS control of the area from April 2015 until the launch of the Syrian military operation on April 18, 2018. According to AGPS figures, 67 Palestinians
Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees 25-03-2019 Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to rail against the uncontrolled use of motorcycles in the area, a phenomenon they said poses serious threats to the lives of their children. Several horrific accidents took place due to inappropriate
Palestinian Woman & Her Daughter Held in Syrian Gov’t Prison for 6th Year 25-03-2019 Palestinian refugee Shamsa AlRashdan, aged 56, and her daughter Asia Kweidar, aged 16, have been secretly locked up in Syrian state jails for six years in a row. The mother and her daughter, both residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian
Palestinian Family Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for over 6 Years 24-03-2019 Ten members of a Palestinian refugee family, including two children, have been mysteriously held in Syrian jails since June 16, 2013. AGPS identified the family members as: Mahira Mahmoud Amayri (born in 1964), Hadeel Mahmoud Amayri (born in 1987), Aseel
Deir Ballout Residents Speak Out against Trump’s Statement over Israel’s Sovereignty over Golan Heights 24-03-2019 Dozens of displaced Palestinian refugees took to the street in Deir Ballout Camp north of Syria, protesting the statements made by the U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he said that it is time for US to recognize Israel'
Palestinian Referee Joins AFC 24-03-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Abdul Salam Halawa is taking part in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup as a referee. He is going to oversee a match between a Cambodian club and another from Myanmar. The competition was launched a few
Palestinian Scouts Honored in Homs 24-03-2019 A ceremony was held by the Palestinian Scouts Club in Homs to celebrate the Brotherhood Day. Palestinian scouts Abdullah Mohamed Kheir AlKhatib, Nafed Tawfiq AlSafadi, Salim Abdul Rahman Yasin, Bushra Khaled Sarhan, Farid Nadhim Darwish, and Ahmed Khalil Gharib
NEW Turk Post: Turkey Intends to Rescind Travel Documents of Palestinians from Syria 23-03-2019 The Turkish Immigration and Passports Office issued a new decision to deactivate travel documents of Palestinian refugees from Syria, the New Turk Post has reported. The Turkish Immigration Office also stipulated that only passports signed by Palestinian-Authority (PA) will be
Palestinian Refugee Bashir AlShaabi Jailed in Syria for 5th Year 23-03-2019 Palestinian refugee from Syria Bashir Mohamed AlShaabi has been held in Syrian state prisons for five consecutive years. His fate and condition remain mysterious. Bashir, a resident of the Homs-based AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, was kidnapped on February 23
Palestinian Volunteers Engaged in Relief Mission in Deir Ballout Camp 23-03-2019 Members of the Bab AlShams volunteer group in northern Syria have been engaged in the cleaning campaign kick-started some three months earlier in Deir Ballout Camp, where dozens of families displaced from Yarmouk Camp and other southern Damascus zones have
UN Data: 5,489 Buildings Destroyed in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees 22-03-2019 The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) published the results of an assessment of the damage to Syrian cities caused by seven years of relentless bombardment by the incumbent regime and its allies since 2011. The UNITAR published
107 Palestinian Women Secretly Jailed in Syrian Dungeons 22-03-2019 Dozens of Palestinian women and girls have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government dungeons, where scores of others died as a result of torture. AGPS kept account of the secret detention of 107 Palestinian women and girls sheltered in
Over 34 Palestinian Women Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails since 2011 22-03-2019 AGPS documented the death of 35 Palestinian women and girls under torture in Syrian government prisons. The total death toll among the Palestinians of Syria who have fallen prey to fatal torture in Syrian state prisons has hit 558, among
Palestinian Refugee & His Son Secretly Held in Syrian State Prison for 6th Year 22-03-2019 Palestinian refugee Ahmed Amin AlMajdoub and his son Hesham have been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state prisons, where they have been locked up for the 6th consecutive year. The father and his son, both residents of AlWalid area
484 Palestinian Women, Girls Killed in War-Torn Syria 21-03-2019 Statistics released by AGPS on the occasion of the Mother’s Day documented the death of 484 Palestinian women and girls all the way through Syria’s eight-year conflict, according to death toll data for the period from March 2011 until March
Makeshift Homes in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Set on Fire by Electric Short Circuit 21-03-2019 Wildfires broke out at three residential barracks in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo after a short circuit suddenly rocked the area. The burned homes belong to Palestinian refugee Abu Frias AlHasan, Ibrahim Ibrahim, Mohamed Ibrahim, Abu Kassem Sa’ed
Family of Missing Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Information 21-03-2019 The family of Palestinian refugee Abdullah Ahmed Akleh, a resident of AlHajar AlAswad, in Damascus, have called on the human rights institutions countrywide and overseas to work on disclosing the fate of their son, who has been missing for over
Palestinian Refugees Risk Their Lives Onboard Greece-Bound Migrant Boats 21-03-2019 Palestinian refugees from Syria sheltered on Greek islands continue to sound distress signals over the exacerbated humanitarian conditions and fragile legal status they have been subjected to. Hundreds of Palestinians from Syria have risked their lives onboard the “death boats”
Palestinian Volunteers Take Part In Child Psychological Support Program in Syria 21-03-2019 Dozens of Palestinian youths volunteered for a psychological support training course kick-started on Saturday March 16 in Jaffa Medical Complex, Bisan Hospital in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees in Hums, and in AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo. The five-day course has
Studies Company Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp to Inspect Damage Wrought on Civilian Structures 20-03-2019 A studies company entered Yarmouk Camp on Monday, March 18, after it was tasked by Damascus Governorate, in cooperation with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees, to assess the condition of civilian buildings and premises located at the main
Palestinian Sisters Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail for 6th Year 20-03-2019 Palestinian sisters Hoda Mahmoud Khatib, born in 1975, and Samira Mahmoud Khatib, born in 1970, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government prisons for the sixth year running. The sisters, both residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south
AGPS Launches Telegram Group 20-03-2019 AGPS launched an official group on Telegram social media network in an attempt to enable users to access and share data about the Palestinians of Syria. Updated statistics and footages will be shared on the new group on a daily
Cash Allowances Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon 20-03-2019 UNRWA has transferred cash aids to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family received a rental allowance of $100 and a food allowance worth 27$ per every refugee. Nearly 31,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria
UNRWA: 120,000 Palestine Refugees Fled War-Torn Syria 19-03-2019 As many as 120,000 Palestine refugees have fled war-stricken Syria since 2011, including 28,000 to Lebanon, according to Pierre Krähenbühl, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The Syrian conflict
UNRWA Denies Intent to Deport Palestine Refugees in Syria & Lebanon to Other Countries 19-03-2019 UNRWA has denied reports emerging on social media networks about its intent to transfer Palestine refugees taking shelter in Lebanon to other destinations. In a press statement, the agency said reports about an underway plan to move the refugees elsewhere
Vigil Held in Northern Syria over New Zealand’s Notorious Mosque Massacre 19-03-2019 Dozens of families taking shelter in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, north of Syria, joined on Sunday a vigil staged in solidarity with the victims of New Zealand’s Friday mosque attack, which took away the lives of at least
Severe Humanitarian Crisis Rocks Hums-Based Palestine Refugee Camp 19-03-2019 Palestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hums have been facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation as a result of the price leap, absence of stable financial resources, the sharp shortage in gas and fuel supplies, the frequent power blackouts, and
Palestinian Refugee from Syria among 6 Palestinians Confirmed Killed in New Zealand’s Mosque Massacre 18-03-2019 Palestinian refugee Amjad Hamid, aged 57, was pronounced dead in Friday's attack on two New Zealand mosques Hamid had immigrated to New Zealand 23 years ago to find a better future, his wife Hanan said. Hamid has not been seen since
Palestinian Girl from Syria Wins Gold Medal at West Asia Tennis Table Tournament 18-03-2019 Palestinian refugee Alaa Nizar Fdheil’s team earned the gold medal at the West Asia Junior Table Tennis Tournament, held at Princess Soumaya Bint AlHasan Hall in AlHusain city between March 15 and 17. Alaa, sheltered in Khan Dannun Camp, in
Committee Pops in Handarat Camp for Palestinian Refugees to Work Out Power Crisis 18-03-2019 Activists in Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees said a committee was dispatched by Aleppo’s Power Company to set a plan for operating electricity in the area and identifying adequate zones to install power poles. The activists added that maintenance works
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlGhodban Held in Syrian Jail for 7th Year 18-03-2019 Palestinian refugee Mohamed AlGhodban has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been held for over seven years. Mohamed, sheltered in AlAyedeen Camp, in Hums, was kidnapped on April 5, 2012, at the Hasya checkpoint
UNRWA’s Commissioner-General: Palestine Refugees in Syria Witnessing Large-Scale Devastation 17-03-2019 Pierre Krähenbühl, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) warned of the scale of destruction he has witnessed in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. “When last visiting the Yarmouk
Palestinian Engineer Wahdan AlRawashdha Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail for 6th Year 17-03-2019 Palestinian engineer Wahdan Abdullah AlRawashdeh has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been locked up for six years running. Wahdan was kidnapped from his home in Jdeidat Artouz, in Rif Dimashq, on January 3
Greek Gov’t Sends 900 Evacuation Notices to Refugees 17-03-2019 The government of Greece sent notifications to 900 asylum-seekers who were granted “refugee status” to evacuate their European-funded shelters by the end of March. Greek sources said the government will provide financial support for the refugees for three months only
Child Event Held in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian Refugees 17-03-2019 Over 50 Palestinian children joined a cultural event held afternoon on Friday in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp in Rif Dimashq. Shows, chants, and traditional choreographies were performed as part of the event. AlSayeda Zeinab Camp has been gripped with dire socio-economic
Syrian Official: 3,000 Persons Submit Demands to Return to Yarmouk Camp 16-03-2019 Member of Damascus Executive Committee Samir AlJazaerli said 3,000 persons have submitted applications to return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp. On February 4, a petition was handed over by the residents of Yarmouk Camp to Damascus governor Adel
Displaced Palestinians in Latakia Appeal for Urgent Intervention 16-03-2019 Displaced Palestinians urged UNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees to take serious steps in order to assuage their calamitous situation in Latakia and hand them over much-needed relief aids. Activists said a meeting was held on March
Indonesia Announces US$1 Million Contribution for Palestine Refugees 16-03-2019 The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Retno Marsudi paid a landmark visit to the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in Amman, Jordan. During her
Seminar Staged by PRC & AGPS at UNHRC Warns of Exacerbated Situation of Displaced Palestinians in Northern Syria 15-03-2019 The London-based Palestinian Return Centre (PRC), in partnership with the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS), hosted on Wednesday a seminar on the sidelines of the 40th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), to discuss the calamitous
Hamas Issues 6th Annual Report about Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon 15-03-2019 Hamas Office of Refugee Affairs issued its sixth annual report about the situation of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon in 2018, seven years after a tide of mass exodus to Lebanon saw the day in December 2012. The report
Palestinian Families in AlNeirab Camp Launch Cry for Help over Water Crisis 15-03-2019 Palestinian refugees in Handarat Camp have been grappling with dire conditions due to the acute dearth in drinking-water supplies and breakdowns in local power networks. A memorandum handed over by the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees to the Director-General
Palestinian Refugee Nidhal AlMesri Secretly Jailed in Syria for 8th Year 15-03-2019 Palestinian refugee Nidhal AlMesri has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been locked up for the eighth consecutive year. Nidhal, a paramedic, was kidnapped in December 2011 from an ambulance run by medical staff
PRC Sounds Alarm over Palestine Refugees in Northern Syria, Egypt, & Thailand at UNHRC 14-03-2019 Two oral statements were delivered by the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) on Tuesday, March 12, as part of Agenda Item 4 of the 40th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The first statement underscored the situation of 1

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Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Drinking-Water Scarcity

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Palestinian Girl Who Won Gold Medal at West Asia Tennis Table Tournament Honored in Syria

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mohamed locked up in Syrian Gov’t Jails for 6th Year

Displaced Families Return to AlTadhamun Neighborhood in Damascus

Palestinians from Syria Appeal for Legal Protection in Lebanon

3 Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t since 2012

Residents of AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Facing Exacerbated Humanitarian Condition

Palestinian Child from Syria Snatches Gold in Sweden Judo Contest

Displaced Families in Handarat Camp for Palestine Refugees Continue to Appeal for Reconstruction

UNRWA Committee Tasked with Assessing Damage at Yarmouk School

5 Members of Liwaa AlQuds Killed in Syrian Desert

Palestinian Poet Adnan AlDerbi Honored at Aleppo Event

Turkey Pushes Back 5 Palestinian Refugees to Syria in 2 Days

96 Palestinian Refugees Extra-Judicially Executed in War-Torn Syria

65 Palestinian Refugees from Syria among 500 Migrants Evacuated from Greece’s Symi Isle

Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Water Channels Installed in Atama Refugee Camp North of Syria

Turkey Pushes Back 3 Palestinian Refugees to Northern Syria

Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Fuel Distribution Fraud

AGPS Calls on Palestinian Families to Report Cases of Enforced Disappearance in Syria

Palestinian Refugee Abdullah Omar Forcibly Disappeared in Syria

Cash-Aids Handed Over to Palestinian Orphans in Lebanon

Palestinians from Syria in Thailand Sound Distress Signals

Syria’s Gov’t Forces Crack Down on Free Movement of Palestine Refugees in Daraa

26 Palestinian Residents of AlAyedeen Camp in Hama Killed in War-Torn Syria

AGPS: 16 Palestinian Refugees Detained in Syria in 2018

Palestinian Refugee Husam Ali AlRefai Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 6th Year

Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Shorn of Basic Rights

Palestinian Students Honored in Syria’s AlRaml Camp

Palestinians from Syria Take Part in Palestine Heritage Festival in Istanbul

Indonesia-Based Foundation Contributes US$ 350,000 to UNRWA

Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in Syria Released after 7 Years in Syrian Jails

Civilians Left under Threat of War Remnants in Syria’s Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Students of Yarmouk Camp to Sign Up for School Transportation

Humanitarian Aids Hander Over to Displaced Palestinian Families on Greek Island

Palestinian Refugee Drowns on Syrian-Turkish Borders

Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syria, Torture Death Toll Hits 608

181 Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestine Refugees Killed in War-Torn Syria

Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t since 2014

AGPS Annual Report Sheds Light on Squalid Conditions at Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Concerns Mount among Palestinian Refugees as Syrian Gov’t Launches Calls for Military Conscription

Access Roads to AlTadhamun Neighborhoods Opened Up for Displaced Families

Students Appeal for School Transport at AlNeirab Camp for Palestine Refugees

Palestinian Refugee Yusuf AlKubra Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th Year

82 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails in 2018

Palestinians from Syria to Submit Visas Renewal Demands in Lebanon

Palestinian, Syrian Orphans Struggling for Survival in Northern Syria Refugee Camps

Palestinian Refugee Maamoun AlJaloudi Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2015

Greece to Push Back Thousands of Migrants to Turkey

AGPS, PRC Release 2018 Annual Report about Situation of Palestinians of Syria

Palestinian Civilians, Activists Held in Syria’s State-Run Jails

Family of Palestinian Refugee Tareq Abdulatif Appeals for Information

6 Palestinians among 88 Migrants Intercepted by Turkish Coast Guard

Migrant Death Toll in Mediterranean Tops 1,000, Says UN Agency

Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained at Istanbul Airport

Refugees Protest Crackdowns on Greek Island

UNRWA Says 2019 Financial Deficit Ongoing

Palestinian Families in Syria’s Handarat Camp Call for Urgent Action by UNRWA

Delegation of Arab Students Union Shows Up in Handarat Refugee Camp

Palestinian Family in Syria’s Deir Ballout Camp Sounds Distress Signals

Palestine Ambassador in Turkey Underscores Situation of Palestinian Refugees

Palestinian Refugee Held in Syrian Dungeons Since 2013

Palestinian Official: UNRWA to Overcome Funding Crunch Thanks to Generous Donations

Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained at Istanbul Airport

Deadline for Registration of Palestinian and Syrian Newborns Extended in Lebanon

Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Abu Tawq Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 6th Year

Saudi Arabia Announced US$50 Million Contribution to UNRWA

E-Campaign Denounces Entry-Bans on Palestinian Refugees from Syria

UNRWA Denies Being Mandated to Resettle Palestine Refugees

UNRWA Staff Member Honored in Syria’s AlSabina Refugee Camp