Published : 06-01-2023
Palestinian refugee students and schoolchildren sheltered in government-held zones in Syria have been unable to revise for exams as frequent power cuts continue to occur due to damaged infrastructure.
Students and schoolchildren revise for exams on candle light.
More than twelve years after demonstrations started in Syria, the majority of Palestinian refugees sheltered in the war-torn country have been grappling with an abject humanitarian situation.
UN data indicates that over half of the Palestine refugees in the country have been displaced at least once because of the brutal conflict that ensued, including 120,000 who have sought safety in neighbouring countries, mainly Lebanon and Jordan, and beyond;Over 80% of PRS live in extreme poverty and rely on humanitarian assistance as their main source of income. 86% of PRS households are reported to be in debt.
Palestinian refugee students and schoolchildren sheltered in government-held zones in Syria have been unable to revise for exams as frequent power cuts continue to occur due to damaged infrastructure.
Students and schoolchildren revise for exams on candle light.
More than twelve years after demonstrations started in Syria, the majority of Palestinian refugees sheltered in the war-torn country have been grappling with an abject humanitarian situation.
UN data indicates that over half of the Palestine refugees in the country have been displaced at least once because of the brutal conflict that ensued, including 120,000 who have sought safety in neighbouring countries, mainly Lebanon and Jordan, and beyond;Over 80% of PRS live in extreme poverty and rely on humanitarian assistance as their main source of income. 86% of PRS households are reported to be in debt.