Published : 09-10-2018
A number of Palestinians taking refuge south of Damascus were arrested by Syrian government forces, despite the fact that they had their security situation worked out following the retreat of the opposition outfits from the area.
Activists said the arrests come in response to complaints filed to the Syrian authorities about the arrestees’ alleged involvement in armed fighting.
Sometime earlier, the Syrian authorities ordered Palestinian refugees sheltered in Babila, Yalda, and Beit Sahem, south of Damascus to work on clearing up their security situation at offices run by the Russian side, the Ministry of Reconciliation, and pro-government security forces. The measure was dictated following a reconciliation deal struck between the Syrian government and opposition outfits by the end of April 2018.
Key to the deal was the retreat of gunmen from Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem to Idlib, north of Syria, after handing over their war arsenal. Civilians who wished to leave southern Damascus were also allowed access out of the area.
A number of Palestinians taking refuge south of Damascus were arrested by Syrian government forces, despite the fact that they had their security situation worked out following the retreat of the opposition outfits from the area.
Activists said the arrests come in response to complaints filed to the Syrian authorities about the arrestees’ alleged involvement in armed fighting.
Sometime earlier, the Syrian authorities ordered Palestinian refugees sheltered in Babila, Yalda, and Beit Sahem, south of Damascus to work on clearing up their security situation at offices run by the Russian side, the Ministry of Reconciliation, and pro-government security forces. The measure was dictated following a reconciliation deal struck between the Syrian government and opposition outfits by the end of April 2018.
Key to the deal was the retreat of gunmen from Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem to Idlib, north of Syria, after handing over their war arsenal. Civilians who wished to leave southern Damascus were also allowed access out of the area.
