Published : 14-10-2018
Palestinian refugees in Atma village, in Idlib, north of Syria, have been grappling with dire humanitarian conditions.
Some 50 Palestinian families have been sheltered in the area after they were displaced from Yarmouk and Khan Eshieh refugee camps, Eastern Ghouta, AlTadhamun area, along with other southern Damascus towns.
Speaking with AGPS, Palestinian refugee Yaser Mahmoud said Palestinians have sought shelter in refugee camps as AlJazireh, Ataa, and AlKarama in Idlib suburbs while others were forced to rent homes at prices of up to $150.
High rates of unemployment and discriminatory practices have made life far worse for dozens of displaced Palestinian families in the area.
Another refugee said health care services are relatively better as several Palestinians are allowed free treatment at local hospitals. However, most refugee camps have been infected by a poor hygiene.
Civilians have been forced to purchase water in Atma at 1,000 Syrian Pounds per cubic meter.
The same source denounced the poor-quality classes offered at local schools. Several families have failed to afford school furniture to their children, resulting in an increase in school drop-outs.
The refugee slammed UNRWA for failing to live up to its mission as regards the situation of the displaced Palestinians north of Syria.
“We, the Palestinians, have been treated as stateless people. We have neither legal nor humanitarian protection”, said the refugee.
Scores of families have crept into the Syrian-Turkish borders in an attempt to reach Europe. Several refugees have been forced to pay up to $1,500 to smugglers.
The refugee called for urgent steps to save the displaced Palestinians who have been struggling for survival north of Syria.
Palestinian refugees in Atma village, in Idlib, north of Syria, have been grappling with dire humanitarian conditions.
Some 50 Palestinian families have been sheltered in the area after they were displaced from Yarmouk and Khan Eshieh refugee camps, Eastern Ghouta, AlTadhamun area, along with other southern Damascus towns.
Speaking with AGPS, Palestinian refugee Yaser Mahmoud said Palestinians have sought shelter in refugee camps as AlJazireh, Ataa, and AlKarama in Idlib suburbs while others were forced to rent homes at prices of up to $150.
High rates of unemployment and discriminatory practices have made life far worse for dozens of displaced Palestinian families in the area.
Another refugee said health care services are relatively better as several Palestinians are allowed free treatment at local hospitals. However, most refugee camps have been infected by a poor hygiene.
Civilians have been forced to purchase water in Atma at 1,000 Syrian Pounds per cubic meter.
The same source denounced the poor-quality classes offered at local schools. Several families have failed to afford school furniture to their children, resulting in an increase in school drop-outs.
The refugee slammed UNRWA for failing to live up to its mission as regards the situation of the displaced Palestinians north of Syria.
“We, the Palestinians, have been treated as stateless people. We have neither legal nor humanitarian protection”, said the refugee.
Scores of families have crept into the Syrian-Turkish borders in an attempt to reach Europe. Several refugees have been forced to pay up to $1,500 to smugglers.
The refugee called for urgent steps to save the displaced Palestinians who have been struggling for survival north of Syria.
