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UN Official Shocked by Scale of Destruction in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaUNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini visited Syria from 15 to 19 January 2023, to meet Palestine refugees and Agency staff in Aleppo and Damascus. Together with the Director of UNRWA affairs |
2023-01-21 | View |
Drug Abuse Increasingly Reported in AlHusainiya Refugee CampYoung men have reportedly been consuming drugs on the streets and at the schools of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Over recent years, residents of AlHusainiya Camp |
2023-01-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Yarmouk Camp Slam Apathy of Political FactionsResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have strongly condemned a recent celebration held in the camp to mark the launch of a new political faction at |
2023-01-21 | View |
Assassination Acts Increasing in AlMuzeireebPalestinian refugees sheltered in Deraa, south of Syria, raised concerns over the unabated assassinations in the area. Over recent days, heavy gunfire has been detected in the area, resulting in |
2023-01-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Property-Theft in Yarmouk CampResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have called on Syrian authorities to take urgent action in response to increasing burglary and violence. Recently, thieves barged their |
2023-01-20 | View |
Folkloric Palestinian Event Held in Northern Syria Displacement CampsHooz Center for Social Development in AlBab city, in northern Syria, launched on Tuesday the “Palestinian Folklore Week” as part of “All for Our Country” campaign. Participants at the event |
2023-01-20 | View |
US Department of State: Syria Unsafe for Migrant ReturnsThe US Secretary of State said Syria is still an unsafe place to return to. Assistant Secretary of State Julieta Valls Noyes said: “Look, the situation in Syria is terrible |
2023-01-20 | View |
Vaccination Campaign Launched in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaThe Syrian Ministry of Health launched a widespread anti-coronavirus vaccination campaign starting on January 01 to January 26. Vaccine doses will be made available to everyone, including Palestinian refugees, aged |
2023-01-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Syrian Security ForcesTwo Palestinian refugees were arrested by Syrian security forces for unknown reasons. A refugee was arrested on Wednesday, January 18, on his way to a Syrian province. He was born |
2023-01-19 | View |
UNRWA Chief Meets With Syrian OfficialCommissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, met on Thursday with Dr. Faysal AlMiqdad, Syrian Deputy Minister of |
2023-01-19 | View |
Palestinian, Syrian Refugee Families Rally in Haifa AlKarmel over Dire ConditionsDozens of displaced Palestinian refugees sheltered in Haifa AlKarmal village, on Aleppo’s outskirts have sounded the alarm over their abject humanitarian condition. The families said the new apartments to which |
2023-01-19 | View |
3 Palestinians Assassinated South of Syria in 2022Palestinian refugees in Syria continue to voice deep concern over the shooting attacks and abductions targeting Palestinians and Syrians alike in southern Syria. In 2022 alone, three Palestinian-Syrian refugees were |
2023-01-19 | View |
Pharmacies Run Out of Vital Medicines in Northern Syria Palestinian Refugee CampA number of pharmacies in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have shut their doors following the Health Ministry’s latest decision to increase prices |
2023-01-18 | View |
Fuel Prices Skyrocketing in SyriaDisplaced Palestinian families sheltered in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, expressed fear that they won’t be able to cook their food or keep the cold out of their |
2023-01-18 | View |
Mobile Network Inoperative in Jaramana CampPalestinian refugees sheltered in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, said the telecommunications network has gone out of operation. Nearly 2,000 mobile lines have been out of action. The |
2023-01-18 | View |
Palestinian Humanitarian Aid Convoy Dispatched to Northern SyriaA convoy of 21 trucks loaded with aid items from Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1948 has entered northern Syria through the Turkish borders. The “Dignity 9” convoy is |
2023-01-18 | View |
Dutch Police Arrest Alleged IS Security Chief for War Crimes in Yarmouk Refugee CampDutch authorities arrested a Syrian man on Tuesday who is suspected of having been a security chief for the Islamic State and Jabhat al-Nusra extremist groups during Syria’s grinding war |
2023-01-17 | View |
Family Appeals for Release of Palestinian Refugee in SyriaThe family of Palestinian-Syrian man Mahmoud Abdul Sattar Mahmoud has appealed to the Syrian opposition, north of Syria, to reveal the condition of their relative and release him, after he |
2023-01-17 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Father Appeals for Reunification with His Child in JordanPalestinian-Syrian refugee Mohamed Hazem Anbatawi said his 10-year-old child Yehya was in his custody after his mother got married in Saudi Arabia. The latter occasionally comes to visit her sister |
2023-01-17 | View |
Civilians Accuse UNRWA of CorruptionResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, accused UNRWA staff of “hypocrisy” and “dishonesty”. The residents said that prior to the visit of |
2023-01-17 | View |
Woman Subjected to Violent Robbery at Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaA Palestinian-Syrian woman sheltered in AlHusainiya refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, was violently robbed by an anonymous gangster. The victim said a masked man carrying a white gun attacked her |
2023-01-16 | View |
UNRWA Chief Meets with Aleppo GovernorCommissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) discussed with Aleppo Governor the situation of Palestinian refugees in the northern Syria |
2023-01-16 | View |
Injuries Reported in Gas Cylinder Explosion in Hums Refugee CampFires broke out at a house in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, after a gas cylinder went off. Palestinian-Syrian man Ahmed Idris and his wife sustained burns and |
2023-01-16 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Means of TransportationResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees have called on Damascus governor to work on rehabilitating the main transportation line in the camp. Photos circulated on social media networks show |
2023-01-16 | View |
Austrian Court Sentences Palestinian Refugee to 15 Years in PrisonA court in the Austrian city of Graz issued on Thursday a verdict sentencing a 44-year-old Palestinian refugee to 15 years in prison. The refugee is accused of opening fire |
2023-01-15 | View |
Palestinian among 5 People Remanded in Greece over Human Smuggling AllegationsGreek police arrested on January 03, 2023 four Turkish nationals and a Palestinian accused of being members of a ring that smuggled migrants from Turkey to the Greek island of |
2023-01-15 | View |
Palestinian Students in Syria Displacement Camp Revise for Exams on Candle LightPalestinian and Syrian schoolchildren and students in the northern Syria refugee camps of Hindarat and AlNeirab have been severely affected by the power crisis rocking the area. Academic output has |
2023-01-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Lash Out at NRCPalestinian-Syrian activists in Lebanon have slammed the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) of manipulating the refugees’ suffering to mobilize funds for their campaigns. A number of PRS accused NRC of lacking |
2023-01-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Launch Distress Signals from Northern Syria Displacement CampPalestinian and Syrian families taking cover in Haifa AlKarmal refugee camp, north of Syria, have sounded the alarm over their abject humanitarian condition. The families said the new camp to |
2023-01-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Alarmed over Cholera OutbreakDisplaced Palestinian families sheltered in camps set up north of Syria expressed deep concern over an unabated cholera outbreak in the area. New cholera infections are recorded almost daily in |
2023-01-14 | View |
UNRWA Honours Laureate Palestinian Refugee Students in SyriaUNRWA honoured a number of preparatory school students who achieved high scores as part of the academic year 2021-22 in Damascus and Deraa. 90 students were honoured in the ceremony |
2023-01-14 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Receives Best Advertising Writer AwardPalestinian-Syrian content maker Rani Mohamed Amayri won the best advertising copywriter award in Dubai. IMPACT BBDO’s Rani Amayri was named ‘Arabic Copywriter of the Year’. The award was provided by |
2023-01-14 | View |
UNRWA to Transfer Cash Aid to Palestinians of Syria in JordanUNRWA has started cash aid transfers to Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan. The cash allowance is worth $75. The number of PRS in Jordan has remained relatively stable |
2023-01-13 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Delegation Meets With UNRWA Staff in BeirutRepresentatives of the Palestinian-Syrian refugee community paid a visit to UNRWA regional office in Beirut. The delegation met with UNRWA’s spokeswoman Hoda AlSamra along with the Agency’s Protection Department Chief |
2023-01-13 | View |
Burns Rock Gas Station in AlHusainiya Refugee CampFires broke out on Friday at a gas store near UNRWA schools street, in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Eye-witnesses attributed the fires to a short circuit |
2023-01-13 | View |
New Passport Procedures Announced by Palestine Embassy in DamascusThe Palestine Embassy in Damascus called on Palestinian refugees who applied for passport issuance or renewal to show up at the embassy’s office in AlSalhiya. Embassy staff will take the |
2023-01-13 | View |
10 Years On… AGPS Continues to Document Shocking Human Rights Abuses against Palestinians of SyriaAGPS issued a new report entitled “10 Years On…Mission Still Not Over”, which spotlights AGPS achievements since its founding in 2012. The 37-page report corroborates AGPS role as a human |
2023-01-12 | View |
Child Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Reported MissingBakr Adnan Khalayfa, born on October 27, 2009, has gone missing since January 10, after he left his family house in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. His |
2023-01-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Detained in IstanbulPalestinian-Syrian refugee Husam AlDeen Hasan, born in 1985, was arrested on Friday, January 06, by Turkish police in Esenyurt district, in the Turkish metropolitan city of Istanbul. Husam failed to |
2023-01-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Shreih Released from Syria Opposition CustodyThe Syrian National Army, which controls large parts of Aleppo’s outskirts along with other areas north of Syria, released Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mahmoud Shreih on January 12. Mohamed, a resident |
2023-01-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Alarmed by Increasing Abductions in SyriaPalestinian refugee families sheltered in government-held zones and displacement camps in Syria have raised concerns over the increasing abductions in the area. AGPS has documented several cases where Syrian intelligence |
2023-01-11 | View |
Palestinians of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Urgent ActionFamilies displaced from Yarmouk and those who have remained in the camp have slammed the Palestinian Baath Party, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees |
2023-01-11 | View |
Telecommunications Cut Off in AlNeirab CampPalestinian refugees sheltered AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syria province of Aleppo, said the telecommunications network has gone out of operation. The situation has been exacerbated by the chronic power |
2023-01-11 | View |
Malaysia Scholarships Granted to Palestinian StudentsThe Department of Education and Higher Education of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Damascus announced the launch of registration procedures for PhD scholarships at the University of Technology in |
2023-01-11 | View |
2 Palestinian Brothers from Syria Meet Their Egyptian Mother for 1st Time in 30 YearsSeparated from their mother more than 30 years ago, Palestinian brothers Samer and Reda Khader Qudsiya met with their mother Fayeza Ahmed Sarhan via the internet. Fayeza, born in 1955 |
2023-01-10 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Relative Missing for 8th Year in ItalyThe family of Palestinian-Syrian man Kusay Musleh has appealed to the international human rights organizations and the Palestinian authority to work on revealing the condition and whereabouts of their son |
2023-01-10 | View |
Activist Provides Testimony over Moufeq Daouah’s Alleged War CrimesA relief activist provided his testimony before a court in Germany, where a series of court hearings have been held to trial Palestinian-Syrian man Moufeq Dawah over alleged war crimes |
2023-01-10 | View |
8 Members of Palestinian Deib Family Forcibly Disappeared in Syria PrisonsEight members of the Deib family, sheltered in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for over eight years running. The |
2023-01-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Burns in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Ali Salah AlSaabi died of serious burns he sustained following last Friday’s wildfires that rocked his house in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. AlSaabi and |
2023-01-09 | View |
Humanitarian Crisis Worse than Ever for Palestinian Refugees in SyriaPalestinian refugees in Syria continue to struggle for survival in a country that has been dramatically ravaged by a more than a decade-long conflict. According to the UN Commission |
2023-01-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Aleppo Denounce Delays in UNRWA Aid DeliveryPalestinian refugees expressed dismay at delayed humanitarian assistance in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. A number of refugees told AGPS that they had to travel for several kilometers under |
2023-01-09 | View |
Darts Championship Kick-Started in Palestinian Refugee CampsThe Palestinian Darts Federation announced the launch of the Darts Championship in Palestinian refugee camps and communities. The event aims to selecting a national team representing Palestine at international tournaments |
2023-01-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Syria Dies on Wedding DayA Palestinian bride-to-be was pronounced dead hours before his wedding day. Tareq Younes Abu Hamdah, born in 1998, died on Saturday, January 07, of a sudden health setback. He breathed |
2023-01-08 | View |
Missing Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Deib Mahmoud Found in Good ConditionThe family of Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Deib Mahmoud, from AlRaml refugee camp, in Lattakia, said they have managed to identify the condition and whereabouts of their missing relative. Mahmoud disappeared |
2023-01-08 | View |
Thieves Open Fire at Resident of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesGangsters opened fire at Palestinian refugee Ahmad AlTarsha, from AlNeirab Camp, north of Syria, as the latter attempted to prevent them from stealing electricity cables from the area. At around |
2023-01-08 | View |
In Less Than 24 Hours, Fires Rock another House in Jaramana Refugee CampFires broke out on Saturday, December 07, at the house of Palestinian refugee Ayman Marwan Omran, in AlTahrir neighborhood, in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq. Material damage was reported. Young |
2023-01-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Syria Released on Kidnapping RansomPalestinian refugee Abdul Wahhab Mohamed Sai’id Abdul Al was released after his family shelled out a ransom of €50,000 to gangsters who kidnapped him last month from Damascus. Palestinian |
2023-01-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Northern Syria Concerned over Humanitarian Aid CutPalestinian refugee families sheltered in northern Syria displacement camps have been alarmed by the dearth of humanitarian assistance following the Turkiye-Syria earthquake. UN Secretary-General spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, called for extending |
2023-01-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Overburdened by Exorbitant Transportation Fees in DamascusPalestinian and Syrian families sheltered in and around Damascus continue to denounce the exorbitant prices of public transportation following the latest surge in subsidized fuel prices. In Damascus, the price |
2023-01-07 | View |
House Damaged by Fire in Jaramana Refugee CampFires broke out at a house in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, resulting in heavy material damage. A number of residents choked on fires while others sustained |
2023-01-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Students in Syria Displacement Camps Denounce Impact of Electricity BlackoutPalestinian 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 |
2023-01-06 | View |
Power Cables Stolen from Khan Eshieh Refugee CampPower cables have been stolen from abandoned houses and alleyways in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, where civilians’ life has already been marred by the chronic power blackout. Sources inside the |
2023-01-06 | View |
Palestinian Pronounced Dead at Damascus HospitalA Palestinian refugee was pronounced dead at a Damascus hospital, south of Syria. AGPS calls on Abdullah Mohamed Taleb’s relatives to identify him and work on retrieving his body from |
2023-01-06 | View |
498 Palestinian Refugee Woman, Girls Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaAt least 498 Palestinian women and girls have been pronounced dead since the outbreak of the deadly conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic. The causes of death include shelling, the |
2023-01-06 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Lost Their JobsScores of Palestinian refugees have lost their sources of incomes in war-torn Syria, where the conflict enters its 13th year. Palestinian refugee families in Syria (PRS) can barely manage to |
2023-01-05 | View |
780 Palestinian Refugees Returned to Syria in 2022Some 780 Palestinian refugees have returned to Syria from neighboring countries to which they fled following the conflict outbreak. A survey conducted by the UN Relief and Works Agency for |
2023-01-05 | View |
Blast Rocks Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaA homemade grenade went off at a family house in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, following an altercation between a young man and his fiancée on |
2023-01-05 | View |
9 Palestinian Refugees Confirmed Dead in Syrian Prisons in 2022AGPS has documented the death of nine Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian regime prisons in 2022. The victims are: Alia Al-Safadi; Nour Hassan Sweid; Marah AlJishi; Ali Ahmed Ali |
2023-01-05 | View |
Over 70 Palestinian-Syrian Refugees Arrived in EU Countries over Past 2 WeeksOver 70 Palestinian refugees reached European destinations after they fled war-torn Syria over the last couple of weeks. Most of the refugees reached Europe by land through Greece, Turkey |
2023-01-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Assassinated South of SyriaPalestinian-Syrian instructor Hanen Mohamed AlAbdullah was fatally shot by anonymous gunmen on Wednesday as she gave a lift to her schoolchild in AlSadd neighborhood, in the southern Syrian province of |
2023-01-04 | View |
AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire ConditionsResidents 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 infrastructure, absence |
2023-01-04 | View |
280 Palestinian Refugees Affiliated with PLA Killed in War-Torn Syria280 Palestinian refugees fighting alongside PLA forces have been pronounced dead since the outbreak of the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic. AGPS data indicates that most of the casualties |
2023-01-04 | View |
Tadamon Massacre by Syrian Regime Unforgettable for Palestinian RefugeesIn late April last year, the Guardian published an investigation with footage showing a massacre taking place in Tadamon, near Syria’s capital Damascus, in April 2013, and claiming the lives |
2023-01-03 | View |
Syrian Regime Deprives Military Service Evaders of Their Property in Yarmouk CampPalestinian refugees said their relatives who evaded military service have been denied access to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees to retrieve their property. A couple of years ago, the Syrian |
2023-01-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denied Access to UNRWA Clinic in Syria Displacement CampsResidents 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. The |
2023-01-03 | View |
Palestinians among Asylum Seekers Trapped on Greek Island28 migrants, including Palestinian refugees, have been stranded on the Greek island of Ikaria. Activists from the Aegean Boat Report said the group of migrants includes twelve men, eight women |
2023-01-03 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Negligence by Syrian AuthoritiesResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp have denounced the apathy maintained by the local authorities regarding their appeals for enhancing vital services. Palestinian refugee families taking shelter on the outskirts of |
2023-01-02 | View |
Displaced Families Call for Urgent Return to Yarmouk CampResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, continue to call on the concerned authorities to facilitate their return to the camp and reconstruct ravaged facilities. Lawyers |
2023-01-02 | View |
Displaced Families Fear Unabated Coronavirus Outbreak in Northern SyriaConcerns have mounted in Palestinian refugee camps set up across war-torn Syria as coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported. Medical sources in Syria said deaths have been reported as a |
2023-01-02 | View |
First-Aid Course Held for Women in Yarmouk CampThe Shuhadaa Clinic, in partnership with Zahrat AlMadaen Association and the Syrian Red Crescent Society held first-aid session in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The course program |
2023-01-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Suffering Multiple Hardships2022 has been the hardest for Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria, said AGPS media chief Fayez Abu Eid. Abu Eid said thousands of Palestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps in |
2023-01-01 | View |
34 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead in 2022AGPS has documented the death of 34 Palestinian refugees in Syria in 2022 until January 2023. The list includes nine Palestinians who were pronounced dead in 2022. 13 refugees drowned |
2023-01-01 | View |
Over 3,800 Reports Issued by AGPS about Palestinians of SyriaAGPS has released 3,821 daily reports documenting the situation of Palestinian refugees across war-torn Syria. The reports are available on the group’s website both in English and Arabic: www |
2023-01-01 | View |
Palestinian Child Ahmad Aghid AlSarhan Transferred to Orphanage12-year-old Palestinian refugee Ahmed Aghid Yaser AlSarhan, born and raised in Yarmouk refugee camp, south of Damascus, was transferred to Dar Sayed orphanage, in AlMezzeh, in Damascus. Ahmad currently lies |
2023-01-01 | View |
Unrecognized Palestinian Refugees in/from Syria (PRS) Forgotten by International CommunitySyria received the first wave of Palestinian refugees after the Palestinian Nakba in 1948. This first wave of refugees was followed by others at different times: from Lebanon and the |
2022-12-31 | View |
18 Palestinian Journalists Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has recorded the death of 18 Palestinian journalists in Syria and the secret detention of dozens more since the outburst of deadly hostilities in March 2011. The causalities died |
2022-12-31 | View |
UNRWA Objects to Forced Deportation of Palestinian-Syrian Refugees from LebanonUNRWA voiced its firm condemnation of all attempts to force Palestinian refugees in Lebanon back to Syria. Lebanon’s Supreme Council had ruled that migrants who illegally entered the country after |
2022-12-31 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Young Man Makes Outstanding Career in GermanyPalestinian refugee Suleiman Abu Gheida was recruited by SAP company, the fourth largest Software Development company in the world. Suleiman got his diploma from a German university. He studied at |
2022-12-31 | View |
Homeless Palestinian Refugee Child in Syria Cries for HelpPalestinian-Syrian child Ahmad Aghid Yaser AlSarhan, born and raised in Yarmouk refugee camp, south of Damascus, has been left on his own at AlMujtahed Clinic, where he underwent a leg |
2022-12-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Damascus Sell Belongings to Feed Starved ChildrenThe impact of price inflation has been greatest in places like Syria. Food and non-food prices have soared by over 100%. Several Palestinian and Syrian families have found no other |
2022-12-30 | View |
Dutch Supreme Court Ends Ban on Family ReunificationPalestinian refugees in the Netherlands have expressed delight at the High Court ruling that bans on family reunification are illegal under Dutch law. The ruling was the fourth of its |
2022-12-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees among 380 Migrants Rescued off Turkish CoastTürkiye rescued a total of 384 irregular migrants on Monday, including many who were illegally pushed back into Turkish territorial waters by Greek authorities, according to the Turkish Coast |
2022-12-30 | View |
Syria Gang Seeks €50,000 Ransom for Kidnapped Palestinian RefugeePalestinian refugee Abdul Wahab Abdul Al, born in 1986 and raised in Latakia Camp, in Rif Dimashq, was kidnapped by anonymous gangsters. The gang said it wants a sum of |
2022-12-29 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Missing Palestinian Refugee Woman in SyriaPalestinian refugee woman Randa Ghassan Jaber, born in 1968, disappeared from Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq. Randa’s family continues to appeal for information about her condition and whereabouts, saying she |
2022-12-29 | View |
AGPS Gets Twitter Blue Verified BadgeAGPS got the blue verified badge from the Twitter administration, which lets people identify authentic social media accounts. AGPS media chief said the blue badge is another acknowledgement of AGPS |
2022-12-29 | View |
Power Crisis Exacerbated by Cable Theft in AlNeirab CampPower cables have reportedly been stolen from the western neighborhood of AlNeirab refugee camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, where civilians’ life has already been |
2022-12-29 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Extremely Alarming in Khan Dannun Refugee CampResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said official complaints should be handed over to the concerned authorities over their deteriorating humanitarian condition in the camp |
2022-12-28 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Left without Bread for 7th Consecutive DayPalestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been denied access to bread for the 7th day running after the sole bakery in the camp has gone |
2022-12-28 | View |
Qatar Contributes 2.5 Million to Palestine RefugeesIn response to an urgent call for support by the United Nations Relief and Works agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) |
2022-12-28 | View |
Turkey Makes Residence Exceptions in Neighborhoods Closed to ForeignersThe Turkish Migration Department announced that certain neighborhoods are off-limits to new residents. Exceptions are only to be made where necessary to facilitate family reunification. This includes children below 18 |
2022-12-28 | View |
Reconstruction of Yarmouk Refugee Camp in Syria ObstructedFacts on the ground prove that the Syrian regime has been manipulating Yarmouk Camp reconstruction file to blackmail Palestinian factions and refugees in the war-torn country. Over recent years, the |
2022-12-27 | View |
UNRWA Starts Reconstruction of School, Clinic in Yarmouk CampUNRWA launched works to reconstruct AlFalouja School. Works are slated to be finalized by September 2023. UNRWA education chief Walid AlKurdi said on Facebook that the Agency has also started |
2022-12-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Missing in SyriaPalestinian young man Mahmoud Deib Mahmoud disappeared from AlRaml Camp, in Latakia. According to AGPS data, 333 Palestinian refugees from Syria, including 37 women and girls, have gone missing since |
2022-12-27 | View |
Another Palestinian Refugee Killed Under Torture in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian refugee Fadi Omar Azizi has died under torture in a Syrian regime prison. An ex-prisoner who was released in May 2022, said Fadi, a resident of Jdeidat Artouz, in |
2022-12-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Deprived of Heating Equipment in SyriaAs weather temperature have gone down, Palestinian refugee families in Syria continue to struggle with multiple hardships. Speaking with AGPS, a number of Palestinian refugees said they have no heating |
2022-12-26 | View |
Humanitarian Drive Launched in Khan Eshieh Refugee CampActivists from Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, embarked on a move aiming to raise funds for vulnerable families in the camp. The drive aims to establish |
2022-12-26 | View |
New Residential Complex Provides Shelter to Displaced Families North of SyriaA new complex was opened on Monday in northern Syria to help shelter displaced families in the area. The so-called “Haifa Al Karmal” complex, established thanks to contributions from Palestinians |
2022-12-26 | View |
Red Crescent Embarks on Humanitarian Initiative in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaThe Syrian Red Crescent Organization launched a humanitarian drive in the Palestinian refugee camps of AlNeirab and Hindarat, in partnership with UNICEF. The move aims to provide healthcare and food |
2022-12-26 | View |
UNRWA in Syria Accused of MismanagementActivists and NGOs have accused UNRWA staff in Syria of corruption and mismanagement. The accusations were made in response to the mistreatment Palestinian refugees have been subjected to during the |
2022-12-25 | View |
Syrian Authorities Order Residents of AlHusainiya Refugee Camp to Renew Entry CardsSyrian security forces have called on residents of AlHusainiya Camp to renew their access cards. Civilians show up at the local municipality to get their entrance cards renewed. A number |
2022-12-25 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Burn Their House Furniture to Get WarmthDisplaced Palestinian families sheltered in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, expressed fear that they won’t be able to cook their food or keep the cold out of their |
2022-12-25 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Woman Joins Referee Panel at Women's World Cup ChampionshipOn Saturday, December 24, the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) selected the Palestinian referee Heba Saadia, from Yarmouk refuge camp, among the panel of referees at the 2023 Women’s |
2022-12-25 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Joins Research Centre in BrazilPalestinian-Syrian young man Muhammad Ibrahim Zaidan was recruited as a researcher at the Butantan Governmental Research Institute in Brazil. Over recent months, Muhammed has actively contributed to antiviral vaccine production |
2022-12-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Say Their Salaries Devoured by Transportation FeesA transportation crisis continues to rock government-run zones and Palestinian refugee camps in Syria. The situation has been exacerbated by the fuel crisis and the sharp increase in transportation fees |
2022-12-24 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Transportation MeansStudents and workers in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give them daily lifts to their |
2022-12-24 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Pledges to Rehabilitate Power Networks in Palestinian Displacement CampsDirector of the Power Company in Rif Dimashq said efforts have been ongoing to repair the power networks in the area, including in the Palestinian refugee camps of AlHusainiya and |
2022-12-24 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Slam Dishonesty of Reconstruction ContractorsActivists from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have accused contractors of lying and dragging their feet over their pledges to carry out reconstruction works. A number of |
2022-12-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Alarmed over Cholera OutbreakDisplaced Palestinian families sheltered in camps set up north of Syria expressed deep concern over an unabated cholera outbreak in the area. The Syria Response Coordinators Team said that new |
2022-12-23 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Becomes Class-1 RefereePalestinian refugee Moemen Ismail Taameh passed the referee tests held by the Syrian Football Federation. Moemen, raised in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, was nominated as class 1- referee. |
2022-12-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmed Mahmoud Eid Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian-Syrian young man Ahmed Mahmoud Eid has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the ninth consecutive year. Ahmed was arrested on February 01, 2013 and dragged to |
2022-12-23 | View |
Situation of Palestinians of Syria Exacerbated by Price LeapAs Syria has been engulfed by a devastating war since 2011, the conflict has since brought misery and death to Palestinian refugees sheltered in the country. Prices of food |
2022-12-22 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Launch Distress SignalsResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, In Rif Dimashq, continue to sound alarm bells over their poor services and dire socio-economic conditions rocking the area as a result of |
2022-12-22 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in BeirutPalestinian refugees displaced from Syria in Lebanon have rallied outside of the main Beirut office of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) |
2022-12-22 | View |
Palestinian Journalist Becomes Member of Media Policy-Making Commission in The NetherlandsThe Media Policies Commission at WOS TV and Radio station nominated Palestinian writer and journalist Maher Hijazi as member of the Commission in charge of the file of refugees and |
2022-12-22 | View |
Syria's Assad Issues Conditional Amnesty for Draft DodgersSyrian President Bashar al-Assad issued an amnesty on Wednesday that pardons draft dodgers and helps them avoid prison if they report to duty within three to four months. Syrians who |
2022-12-21 | View |
UNRWA Damascus Training Centre Helps Palestine Refugees Gain Access to Labor MarketUNRWA celebrated the graduation of 336 students from the Damascus Training Centre (DTC). Director of UNRWA operations in Syria, Michael Amanya, acclaimed the strong determination of Palestinian refugees and their |
2022-12-21 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Appeal for Rehabilitation of Vital ServicesResidents of AlSbina refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the poor infrastructure and absence of maintenance works in the area. Over recent days, a big hole has been spotted on |
2022-12-21 | View |
UNRWA Aid Items Distributed in Hums Refugee CampUNRWA has started distributing food aid items in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums. Distribution is carried out daily between 08:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Palestinians |
2022-12-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Living Below Poverty Line in SyriaThe conflict in Syria has led to a food safety disaster in the country, with 93 percent of the population living in poverty. A number of factors have led to |
2022-12-20 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Facing Abject Socio-Economic ConditionsThe purchasing power index among Palestinian refugees living in war-torn Syria has dramatically gone down since the outbreak of the conflict. In Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, prices |
2022-12-20 | View |
3 Palestinian Brothers & Their Mother Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 9th YearPalestinian brothers Bassel, Youssef, and Mohamed Ghazi Loubani along with their mother Meriam have been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the ninth consecutive year. The family members were |
2022-12-20 | View |
Palestinian Businessman Achieves Booming Career in SwedenPalestinian refugee Mohaned Badawi has achieved an outstanding career in Sweden, where he established several companies and restaurant chains. Mohaned was born and raised in Damascus, where his father worked |
2022-12-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Denied Access to Bread Via Smart CardA number of Palestinian refugee families said they have not received bread and other food items via the smart cards used by the Syrian government to ration bread and a |
2022-12-19 | View |
Property-Theft Reported in Jaramana CampPalestinian refugee families sheltered in and around Jaramana Camp have raised concerns over the increasing theft attempts and home-burglary reported in the area. Over recent days, a motorcycle was stolen |
2022-12-19 | View |
Palestinians among 144 Illegal Migrants Detained by Turkish AuthoritiesA total of 144 illegal migrants, including a number of Palestinian refugees, were detained by gendarmes in Turkey’s Aegean province of Muğla on Friday evening. The migrants from Iran, Afghanistan |
2022-12-19 | View |
8 Palestinian Residents of Rukn Aldeen Community Killed in War-Torn SyriaEight Palestinian refugees from Rukn AlDeen community, in Damascus, were pronounced dead since the outbreak of the conflict in Syria. The list of victims includes four Palestinian refugees who were |
2022-12-19 | View |
International Migrants Day: 200,000 Palestinian Refugees Fled War-Torn SyriaOver the past decade, thousands of migrants, including Palestinians in/from war-torn Syria have died, and thousands of others gone missing. Behind each number is a human being – a sister |
2022-12-18 | View |
89 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Died on Migration RouteAGPS has documented the death of 89 Palestinian refugees as they crossed Syrian borders by land or by sea. The list includes 16 refugees who died in Egypt, 18 in |
2022-12-18 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Refugee Camp Denounce Poor HygieneParents and students at AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the poor hygiene at UNRWA-run schools in the area. Dirty school toilets and bad hygiene practices threaten |
2022-12-18 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Child Gets Highest Score at Mental Math CompetitionPalestinian-Syrian child, Muhammad AlZein Alaa Mustafa, raised in Jaramana refugee camp, got the highest score at the mental arithmetic competition in Syria. 18 Arab and foreign countries participated in the |
2022-12-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Deprived of Heating EquipmentPalestinian refugee families sheltered in displacement camps set up north of Syria continue to appeal for urgent humanitarian action by the concerned authorities in Syria, United Nations bodies, and international |
2022-12-17 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Released from Turkish CustodyPalestinian brothers Ali and Yahya Ashmawi were released by Turkish authorities one week after they were detained in Esenler district, on Istanbul’s European side. The two refugees were detained for |
2022-12-17 | View |
Displaced Families Call for Rehabilitation of Local Committee in Yarmouk CampCivilians have called on authorities in Damascus to reactivate the local committee which was previously tasked with administering civilians’ affairs in Yarmouk Camp and which was dissolved by the former |
2022-12-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ali Mahmoud Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Ali Mahmoud Mahmoud, aged 35, has been secretly locked up in Syrian state prisons since February 20, 2014. AGPS has documented the incarceration of over 1,800 Palestinians |
2022-12-17 | View |
9 Years On, Palestinians of Syria Remember Tragic ‘Mig Massacre’ in Yarmouk CampDecember 16, 2022 marks the tenth anniversary of the so-called “Mig Massacre”, also known as “Abdul Kader AlHusaini massacre”, in reference to the onslaughts launched by the Syrian fighter jets |
2022-12-16 | View |
UN General Assembly Renews UNRWA MandateThis week, the majority of member states of the United Nations voted to extend the mandate for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near |
2022-12-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camps Suffer Power BlackoutPalestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps across war-torn Syria continue to rail against the chronic power outage which they said has also affected their access to potable water. Students and |
2022-12-16 | View |
Street-Lighting Initiative Launched in Yarmouk CampThe Charity Committee has installed new solar panels in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Over recent years, the residents have frequently complained that power cables have been |
2022-12-16 | View |
Son of Sick Palestinian Refugee Woman in Turkey Launches Cry for HelpA Palestinian refugee called Shadi has appealed to the Palestine Embassy and humanitarian organizations to help his mother with urgent treatment fees. Shadi’s 53-year-old mother suffers from severe intestinal obstruction |
2022-12-15 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Delegation Meets with Egyptian Red CrescentRepresentatives of the Palestinian refugee community from Syria (PRS) in Egypt showed up at the headquarters of the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC). The PRS delegation briefed ERC’s General-Director Rami AlNader |
2022-12-15 | View |
Works Launched to Rehabilitate AlKastal School in Yarmouk CampUNRWA has started reconstruction works at AlKastal School in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Works are expected to be finalized by July 2023. Earlier this year, Head |
2022-12-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Wins 2nd Place in Arabic Reading CompetitionPalestinian child Eyas Barghout ranked second in Syria in the Iqraa Arabic reading competition (8th edition), which was held by Dar Al-Fikr for Reading and Creativity. Eyas is enrolled at |
2022-12-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Enduring Multiple HardshipsMore than twelve years after demonstrations started in Syria, the majority of Palestinian refugees sheltered in the war-torn country have been grappling with an abject humanitarian situation. “Life has become |
2022-12-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Appeal for Winter AssistancePalestinian refugees displaced from Syria in Lebanon have called on UNRWA to take urgent action in response to the dire socio-economic condition and abject poverty they have been grappling with |
2022-12-14 | View |
2 Palestinian Brothers Arrested in TurkeyPalestinian refugees Mohamed and Ali Ashami have been detained by Turkish police in Esenler district, on Istanbul’s European side, after they failed to obtain the temporary protection card known as |
2022-12-14 | View |
Red Crescent Holds Workshop about Digital ExtortionThe Palestinian Red Crescent Organization wrapped up an awareness-raising campaign on gender-based violence, including in its digital form, at the Qudsaya Girls Modern Secondary School. The event was held in |
2022-12-14 | View |
Media Chief: AGPS Has Been at Forefront of Human Rights Struggle by Palestinian Refugees in/from War-Torn SyriaThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) has been actively committed to and engaged in documenting the situation of Palestinian refugees all the way through the conflict in war-torn |
2022-12-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Germany Denies War Crime AccusationAnother trial was held in Berlin on December 08 against Palestinian refugee Moufeq Daouah who has been accused of committing war crimes in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of |
2022-12-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Contributes to Gyrocopters Manufacture in TurkeyPalestinian refugee Sai’d Ahmed Mashour has been actively engaged in the manufacture of gyrocopters at a factory run by Bilginar Aircraft Industry Corporation, in the southern Turkish city of Mersin |
2022-12-13 | View |
In-Kind Aid Distributed in Hindarat Refugee CampOxfam International distributed 600 healthcare kits to vulnerable families living in Ain al-Tal camp (Handarat) for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, north of Syria. Handarat Camp (also called Ein AlTel Camp) |
2022-12-13 | View |
AGPS Celebrates 10th Founding AnniversaryThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) celebrates 10 years of commitment, professionalism, and perseverance. We are a London-based human rights watchdog that monitors the situation of Palestinian refugees |
2022-12-12 | View |
Number of Displaced Palestinian Children Taking Up Smoking in Syria Goes UpScores of Palestinian children have been spotted taking up cigarettes and hookah in displacement camps across war-torn Syria as a means to escape the scenes of violence, bloodshed, and dislocation |
2022-12-12 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Syria Deprived of FuelPalestinian refugees denounced delays in subsidized-fuel distribution by the Syrian government. Civilians said they need fuel with the advent of cold weather. Displaced Palestinian families sheltered in displacement camps across |
2022-12-12 | View |
Palestinian Red Crescent Celebrates 54th Founding AnniversaryThe Palestinian Red Crescent Society celebrated its 54th founding anniversary at the Opera House in Damascus. Palestinian Ambassador, Samir Al-Rifai, and head of of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Younes |
2022-12-12 | View |
AGPS Calls for Protection of Palestinian Refugees in/from SyriaOn the International Human Rights Day, AGPS calls on the international community and UNRWA to assume their responsibilities regarding the Palestinian refugee community and to work on providing those trapped |
2022-12-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Deir Ballout over Squalid ConditionsDisplaced Palestinian families north of Syria continue to rally for the second consecutive week protesting their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout Camp. The refugees urged UNRWA, the |
2022-12-11 | View |
Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Refugee in Lebanon Appeals for Urgent TreatmentAn elderly Palestinian woman in Lebanon continues to launch cries for help over her deteriorating health condition. The cash-stripped refugee suffers lung cancer and needs urgent chemical radiation. She |
2022-12-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Deprived of Heating Equipment in SyriaAs weather temperatures have gone down, Palestinian refugee families in Syria continue to struggle with multiple hardships. Speaking with AGPS, a number of Palestinian refugees said they have no heating |
2022-12-11 | View |
Displaced Families Accuse Yarmouk Camp Chiefs of CorruptionDisplaced families have slammed the Syrian authorities for turning their back on their appeals to return to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, and reconstruct destroyed facilities. |
2022-12-10 | View |
Integration Training Becomes Compulsory in TurkeyDirector of Communication and Integration at the Turkish Immigration Department, Gökçe Ok, called on foreigners in Turkey to attend the integration course launched in partnership with the Turkish |
2022-12-10 | View |
Khan Dannun Camp Gripped with Water CrisisResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have set off alarm bells over the acute water crisis which has been ongoing for years across a number |
2022-12-10 | View |
Palestinian Writer Ali AlShehabi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 10th YearPalestinian writer Ali Sa’id Shehabi has been secretly held in Syria government jails for the tenth year running. Shehabi, an English instructor at a UNRWA school, was kidnapped on December |
2022-12-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Deprived of Heating Equipment in SyriaAs weather temperatures have gone down, Palestinian refugee families in Syria continue to struggle with multiple hardships. Speaking with AGPS, a number of Palestinian refugees said they have no heating |
2022-12-09 | View |
Palestinian Child Electrocuted in Syria Displacement CampA child was electrocuted while playing on the roof of his family house in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. The 12-year-old child sustained burns after he |
2022-12-09 | View |
Activists Call On Displaced Families to Return to Yarmouk CampActivists called on families displaced from Yarmouk Camp to return to their homes due to exorbitant rents in and around Damascus. In Rif Dimashq, houses are rented at up to |
2022-12-09 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Exacerbated by Transportation Crisis in AlHusainiya Refugee CampResidents of AlHusainiya refugee camp continue to grapple with a transportation crisis which they said has been exacerbated by the poor infrastructure. Civilians continue to denounce the exorbitant prices |
2022-12-09 | View |
9 Palestinians Injured in Syria Student Transportation AccidentAt least one student died and nine others were injured after a minibus transferring schoolchildren broke down in AlKhayateen Street, in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq. 24 students from Ras |
2022-12-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children Facing Severe Trauma in Northern Syria Displacement CampsThe psychological effects of the prolonged Syrian conflict have been devastating, especially for vulnerable Palestine refugee children. The twelve-year conflict in Syria has left its mark on the entire country |
2022-12-08 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Outside of UNRWA Fields of Operations Denied ProtectionPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) sheltered in displacement camps outside of UNRWA fields of operations are still deprived of their basic rights and enduring precarious legal and humanitarian conditions. Nearly |
2022-12-08 | View |
UNRWA to Distribute Cash Grants to Palestinians with Disabilities in SyriaThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Syria announced that it will distribute one-time emergency cash assistance to the Palestinian families of persons with disabilities |
2022-12-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Lash Out at UNRWAPalestinian refugees in/from Syria have leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA over its reluctance regarding their cries for help. “We’ve been receiving no more a few dollars from UNRWA every three |
2022-12-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Subject to Human Rights Abuses by Bulgarian Border GuardPalestinian asylum seekers among other migrants have been subjected to violence on the Bulgarian borders. Many have been violently beaten by border guards and/or have been stripped of their clothes |
2022-12-07 | View |
Initiative Launched to Rehabilitate Health Centre in Yarmouk CampNour Association for Relief and Development has launched works to turn a destroyed building into a health centre for residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, and |
2022-12-07 | View |
Violence Awareness Drive Held in Yarmouk Refugee CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent Organization held a so-called “I’m Here” event to combat gender-based violence. The event comes in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, a UN agency |
2022-12-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Actively Engaged in Vaccine Production in BrazilPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ibrahim Zaydan has actively contributed to antiviral vaccine production, including coronavirus vaccines, in Brazil. Along with a plethora of researchers and experts, Mohamed is working on producing |
2022-12-06 | View |
Palestinian Children with Special Needs Subjected to Multiple Hardships in Northern Syria Displacement CampsDisplaced Palestinian refugees with special needs have been gripped with dire conditions in the poorly-equipped refugee tents set up north of Syria. Palestinian refugee Nawres Haythem AlMesri, who was injured |
2022-12-06 | View |
Education Input Improved in Khan Dannun Refugee CampA field study conducted by AGPS has shown a remarkable improvement in education input/output in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Over the past few years, students’ |
2022-12-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Nahed Koshkosh Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime since 2013Palestinian refugee Nahed Suleiman Koshkosh has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the ninth consecutive year. Nahed, born in 1974, was arrested by Syrian security forces in March |
2022-12-06 | View |
UNRWA Chief, Damascus Governor Discuss Rehabilitation of Yarmouk Refugee CampGovernor of Damascus, Muhammad Tariq Kreishati, discussed with the Director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Syria, Amanya Michael Ebye, means of enhancing |
2022-12-05 | View |
Switzerland Continues to Support Palestinian RefugeesAt its meeting on 2 December 2022, the Federal Council approved Switzerland's continued support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East |
2022-12-05 | View |
Book Fair Held in Hums CampUNRWA inaugurated a book fair at AlShajara School, in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums. The event comes in line with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
2022-12-05 | View |
Student Empowerment Initiative Launched by Palestinian AssociationThe Quds Charity, in partnership with AGa Khan International Foundation, established unofficial classes as part of Jousour (Bridges) student-empowerment project. Over 180 schoolchildren and students have attended courses delivered as |
2022-12-05 | View |
Pro-Regime Militia in Syria Accused of Arresting Palestinian RefugeesOver recent months, AGPS has received several reports about the detention of over 50 residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, by Liwaa |
2022-12-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Syrian Security Forces in AleppoSyrian security services arrested two Palestinian refugees, Ahmed Nazih Faour, born in 1987, and Muhammad Ahmed Ali, born in 1990, from Handarat camp in Aleppo, on charges of using hard |
2022-12-04 | View |
Family Appeals for Information about Condition of Palestinian Refugee in SyriaThe family of the Palestinian-Syrian refugee Muhammad Ali Abu Rayhan, born in 1989 and raised in Yarmouk camp, appealed to international humanitarian and human rights organizations to urge the Syrian |
2022-12-04 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival in Idlib’s AlJazira CampSome 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 |
2022-12-04 | View |
Syrian Regime Seizes Houses in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesMembers of the regime’s Fourth Division seized on Friday civilian houses in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Local sources told AGPS that the seized buildings will be |
2022-12-03 | View |
Syrian Government to Transfer Cash Aid Via Smart CardSyrian Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection, Omar Salem, said government subsidy will be grants will be distributed through the smart card. According to Salem, the financial support amount |
2022-12-03 | View |
Palestinians among 27 Migrants Rescued off Turkish CoastTurkish Coast Guard Command units on November 30 rescued 27 irregular migrants boarding two life rafts after they were pushed back from Greece. The rescue operation took place off the |
2022-12-03 | View |
AlHusainiya Refugee Camp Gripped with Water CrisisPalestinian refugees in AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to sound distress signals over the acute water crisis in the area. The residents said water has been frequently cut off |
2022-12-03 | View |
Over 36 Palestinians Killed by Chemical Weapons in SyriaThe Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare serves as a reminder of the “chemical massacre”, perpetrated on August 21, 2013 in Rif Dimashq, and which claimed the |
2022-12-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee & His Wife Missing on Migration RoutePalestinian refugee Mohamed AlAli and his expectant wife Nour Arbani disappeared off Greek seashores after they boarded a Europe-bound migrant boat from Turkey. Their relatives have lost contact with the |
2022-12-02 | View |
Humanitarian Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Damascus Exacerbated by Price LeapThe conflict in Syria has been causing knock-on effects on Palestinian refugees. Syria has been engulfed by a devastating war since 2011. The conflict has since brought misery and |
2022-12-02 | View |
Free Medical Days Held in Khan Eshieh Refugee CampThe Quds Charity, in cooperation with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR), announced the launch of free medical days in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq. The |
2022-12-02 | View |
AGPS Calls for International Protection of Palestinians in/from SyriaAGPS calls on the international community and UNRWA to assume their responsibilities regarding the Palestinian refugee community and to work on providing those trapped in conflict zones, particularly Syria, with |
2022-12-01 | View |
Cash-Stripped Palestinian Families Sound Alarm over Poor School Performance in AlHusainiya CampPalestinian refugees sheltered in AlHusainiya camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, said their children’s school grades have gone down gradually over time due to economic hardship and the ensuing trauma |
2022-12-01 | View |
Rights Groups Call for Establishing International Entity to Track Those Forcibly-Disappeared in SyriaHuman Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International (AI) called on United Nations member countries to establish an international, independent entity to track and identify those missing and disappeared since the |
2022-12-01 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Camp Launch Distress SignalsActivists from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, north of Syria, have called on expatriates previously sheltered in the camp to lend a hand to vulnerable families in the |
2022-11-30 | View |
Building Collapse Risk Increasing in Yarmouk CampA three-story building collapsed in Haifa Street, in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The building sustained heavy material damage due to violent shelling by the Syrian and |
2022-11-30 | View |
Rainwater Swamps Civilian Homes in Khan Dannun CampDisplaced families in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, have raised concerns about the upshots of the heavy rains that swamped residential neighborhoods in an area that has been |
2022-11-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Fuel Shortage in Syria Displacement CampsPalestinian refugees in Syria have railed against the blackouts in the landline service and internet connection. Civilians attributed the crisis to the chronic power blackouts across the war-torn country. Syrian |
2022-11-30 | View |
AGPS: 5,584 Physical Violations Recorded against Palestinians in War-Torn SyriaAGPS kept record of endless physical violations perpetrated against Palestinian refugees since the launch of the Syrian conflict. 4,121 Palestinian refugees were killed as a result of the deadly |
2022-11-29 | View |
60% of Deraa Camp Partially DestroyedOver 60% of houses, buildings, and commercial facilities in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, sustained partial damage due to the air strikes launched by the Syrian and |
2022-11-29 | View |
Spain Contributes to Rehabilitation of Clinic in Yarmouk CampWith support from the Government of Spain, works have been under progress to reconstruct and equip a clinic located in AlMadres Street, in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. The |
2022-11-29 | View |
Displaced Families Continue to Rally in Northern Syria over Squalid ConditionsFires have rocked displacement camps northwest of Syria, in the 155th such incident since the start of the year, according to the Syria Response Coordinators team. Each year, seasonal fires |
2022-11-29 | View |
UNRWA: Palestinian Refugee Women, Girls Subjected to ViolenceThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) joined the global call for an end to gender-based violence under the UN Secretary-General’s 2022 |
2022-11-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Power Blackout in Syria Displacement CampsPalestinian refugee families sheltered in displacement camps across war-ravaged Syria said their humanitarian situation has been exacerbated by the chronic power blackout. Households in Palestinian refugee camps face a six-hour |
2022-11-28 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Aid to Palestinians of Syria in LebanonUNRWA started sending text messages to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon over cash aid delivery covering the months of July and August. UNRWA called on concerned refugees to show up at |
2022-11-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins Bodybuilding Championship in SwedenPalestinian-Syrian young man Hassan Kablawi won the first place in the bodybuilding championship held in Göteborg, Sweden. Hasan was raised in AlAyedeen refugee camp, in Latakia, Syria. Hundreds of |
2022-11-28 | View |
5 Palestinian-Syrian Children Separated from Parents in SwedenOver the past three months, five Palestinian refugee children were separated from their families in Sweden. Social Services Office in Sweden, known as “Socialstyrelsen” continue to intern children on claims |
2022-11-27 | View |
Presidency in Syria: Palestinian Children Eligible to Obtain Smart CardSyrian President Bashar AlAssad issued a decree ruling that Palestinian children under the age of 15 be treated equally to Syrian children in terms of their access to bread and |
2022-11-27 | View |
Palestinian Writer Wins Hana Minah Novel CompetitionPalestinian writer Suzanne AlSaabi won the first prize for her novel "As if I'm Dancing Like an N", which she presented in the Hanna Mina competition for Arabic novel |
2022-11-27 | View |
2 Palestinian Girls Win Bronze Medal at Sports ContestTwo Palestinian girls from AlIsraa Sports Club snatched the third place in the Syrian Arab Republic Championship for sports clubs and houses in the martial eagles sports, which was held |
2022-11-27 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Facing Squalid ConditionsPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp have been struggling with squalid humanitarian conditions inflicted by the twelve-year warfare. Palestinian families have been overburdened by the price leap, food |
2022-11-26 | View |
187 Palestinians from AlAyedeen Camp in Hums Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimeAGPS documented the secret incarceration of 187 Palestinian refugees, including 10 women, taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp, in Hums, in Syria’s state run dungeons since the outburst of the bloody |
2022-11-26 | View |
School Uniforms Distributed in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Palestine Embassy in Damascus distributed 700 school uniforms in Yarmouk Camp in Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The initiative was launched by ambassador Samir AlRefa’i and head of the |
2022-11-26 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Launch Humanitarian DrivePalestinian activists embarked on a humanitarian campaign to raise funds for displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon. Food items, medicines, and winter clothes will be collected as part of |
2022-11-26 | View |
On Int’l Day for Elimination of Violence against Women: Hundreds of Palestinian Women Displaced, Tortured in War-Torn SyriaAGPS figures indicate that 487 Palestinian women died of war-related incidents, most notably bombardment, sniper bullets, and torture behind prison bars. Over 110 women and girls have also been |
2022-11-25 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Appeal for Rehabilitation of Vital Services in Yarmouk CampAnother bread distribution site has been allotted to residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. So far, four such sites have been installed in Yarmouk in an attempt to bring |
2022-11-25 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Camp Appeal for Night TrainsResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, appealed to the Syrian authorities to secure night train trips from/back to Aleppo in as a solution to overcrowded public transportation |
2022-11-25 | View |
Cleaning Campaign Launched in AlAyedeen Refugee CampThe Palestinian Refugees Department in cooperation with CSO’s embarked on a campaign to cleanse residential alleywas in AlAyedeen refugee camp, in Hums. Palestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hama |
2022-11-25 | View |
Abductions, Property-Theft Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaPalestinian refugee families sheltered in and around Damascus have raised concerns over the increasing theft attempts, home-burglary, and abductions reported in the area. Several women have had their mobile phones |
2022-11-24 | View |
Student Violence Reported in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees in SyriaReports of violence and school-drop outs have increasingly emerged in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia. A few days earlier, an altercation burst out between schoolchildren in the UNRWA-run |
2022-11-24 | View |
Water Crisis Ongoing in AlHusainiya CampResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to denounce the acute shortage in potable water due to frequent breakdowns in the power network. The cash-strapped families |
2022-11-24 | View |
UNRWA Pledges to Secure Fuel to Palestinian Refugees in LebanonActing Director General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), Munir Manna, promised, during his meeting with the Joint Palestinian Action Authority in Lebanon, on Tuesday |
2022-11-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Overburdened by Price Leap, Food ShortageAs the conflict in Syria continues into its 12th year, Palestinian and Syrian families across the country are facing unprecedented levels of poverty and food insecurity. More Palestinian refugees and |
2022-11-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Denounce Mistreatment by Bank StaffPalestinian refugees said they have not received rice cash grants announced by UNRWA. The refugees said distribution staff told them that no such allowances have been disbursed so far. At |
2022-11-23 | View |
Activists Warn Yarmouk Residents against Attempts to Turn Their Property into Bargaining ChipsActivists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property at low prices |
2022-11-23 | View |
Palestinians among 450 Irregular Migrants Rescued off Greek CoastPolitical advisor to the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ahmed Al-Deek, said all migrants (500) onboard the boat that suffered engine breakdown southwest of the Greek island of |
2022-11-23 | View |
Civilians Call for Identification of Buildings at Risk of Collapse in Yarmouk Refugee CampResidents of Yarmouk camp in Damascus called on the Palestinian Engineers Union to identify buildings that are at risk of collapse and to submit an official report to the Yarmouk |
2022-11-22 | View |
Palestinians in Northern Syria Continue to Rally over Dire ConditionsDisplaced Palestinian refugees continue to rally for the ninth consecutive day in Deir Ballout and Muhammadiya camps, north of Syria, protesting the deteriorating living conditions in the poorly-equipped facilities. The |
2022-11-22 | View |
UNRWA in Jordan Conducts Poll for PRSPalestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan received text messages from UNRWA to conduct a family questionnaire through IOD.Parc consulting company. UNRWA said the poll will help the Agency identify |
2022-11-22 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Emad AlDeen Sai’id Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 10th YearPalestinian doctor Emad AlDeen Sa’id has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian regime prisons for the tenth consecutive year. Emad, born in 1987, was arrested at his house in AlHusainiya |
2022-11-22 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Subjected to Frail Legal Status in TurkeyPalestinian refugees in Turkey continue to face an ambivalent legal status and denied access to vital relief services. Palestinian refugees, particularly those fleeing war-torn Syria, are unable to access |
2022-11-21 | View |
135 Palestinian Refugees Extra-Judicially Executed since Outbreak of Syrian Conflict135 Palestinian refugees have been subjected to extra-judicial execution since the outburst of Syria’s warfare until November 17, 2022 according to AGPS data. The list includes 17 members of the |
2022-11-21 | View |
UN Delegation Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA United Nations delegation paid on Sunday a visit to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, Syria. The delegation was accompanied by representatives of the UN Relief and |
2022-11-21 | View |
Palestinian Handicrafts Workshop Wrapped Up in TurkeyThe Turkish Association in Solidarity with Palestine (FIDAR) wrapped up on Monday a course in embroidery and traditional Palestinian handicrafts, in an exhibition held in the city of Osmaniye, south |
2022-11-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Family Subjected to Blackmail, Theft Upon Return to SyriaA Palestinian family was blackmailed on Saturday at a regime checkpoint as they returned to Syria from Lebanon. A few days earlier, the family headed for Lebanon to pay a |
2022-11-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Property-Theft in Yarmouk CampResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have called on Syrian authorities to take urgent action in response to increasing burglary and violence. Recently, thieves violently beat |
2022-11-20 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp Gripped with Chronic Power BlackoutResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the electricity rationing imposed by local authorities, saying an eleven-hour cut/one-hour supply has been implemented in the area |
2022-11-20 | View |
Cleaning Campaign Launched in AlHusainiya Refugee CampThe municipality of AlHusaniya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, embarked on a drive to cleanse residential alleyways. Garbage and rubble have also been cleared from the area |
2022-11-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children Deprived of Happy Childhood in War-Torn SyriaThe psychological effects of the prolonged Syrian conflict have been devastating, especially for vulnerable Palestine refugee children. The twelve-year conflict in Syria has left its mark on the entire country |
2022-11-19 | View |
252 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has recorded the death of 252 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria. Hundreds more have gone orphaned after they lost one or both of their parents in the deadly |
2022-11-19 | View |
NRC to Conduct Study about Work Condition of Palestinian, Syrian Refugees in LebanonThe Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said it will be conducting a study on the working conditions of refugees, particularly Palestinians and Syrians, in the region, including in Lebanon. Refugees engaged |
2022-11-19 | View |
Medical Clinics Complex Inaugurated in Sabina CampAmbassador of the State of Palestine in Damascus, Dr. Samir AlRifai, inaugurated on Thursday, October 17, the specialized medical clinics complex at Sabina camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq |
2022-11-19 | View |
Residents of Deraa Camp Sound Alarm over Property-TheftProperty-theft attempts have increasingly been reported in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, as many families fled the area following the latest surge in violence and clashes. A |
2022-11-18 | View |
Building Collapses in Yarmouk Camp, Property-Theft OngoingA four-story building fell down in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. No injuries were reported. Local sources warned of similar incidents due to cracks inflicted by heavy |
2022-11-18 | View |
Cholera Cases Increasing in Syria Displacement CampsThe Syria Response Coordinators Team said that new cholera infections are recorded almost daily in northern Syria, particularly in displacement camps in northwestern Syria(almost 25% of the total cases recorded |
2022-11-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Held in Syrian Prison with His Mother for 9th YearPalestinian woman Yasmeen Abdullah, 39, and her six-year-old child Obada have been forcibly disappeared in Syrian regime prisons for the ninth consecutive year. They were arrested by Syrian security forces |
2022-11-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Urge UNRWA to Increase Cash AidPalestinian refugees in Syria have called on UNRWA to increase humanitarian aid and cash grants and to deliver them to the concerned refugees every month rather than every four months |
2022-11-17 | View |
Amid Increase in Needs, Palestine Refugee Agency Calls for Reliable FundingThe Advisory Commission (AdCom) of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) focused its biannual meeting in Amman this week on the |
2022-11-17 | View |
Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Applaud Reconstruction InitiativesPalestinian refugees acclaimed a new initiative launched to reconstruct houses in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. Vulnerable families will also benefit from a new power generator installed as part of |
2022-11-17 | View |
PA: Palestinian refugees rescued in Mediterranean SeaThe Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that dozens of Palestinian irregular migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean Sea off the coasts of Libya and Greece. The political |
2022-11-17 | View |
AGPS Calls on Palestinian Families to Report Missing, Detained RelativesAGPS 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 |
2022-11-16 | View |
Palestinians Rally in Deir Ballout over Abject ConditionsDisplaced Palestinian refugees have rallied in Deir Ballout camp, north of Syria, protesting their deteriorating living conditions in the poorly-equipped facility. The refugees called on AFAD, UNRWA, and all other |
2022-11-16 | View |
Campaign to Raise Diabetes Awareness Launched in DumarVolunteers from Dummar Community Centre, run by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Syria, in cooperation with the Danish Red Cross, held an awareness-raising event for Palestinian and Syrian students |
2022-11-16 | View |
Palestinian Writer Hosam Amin Khatib Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian-Syrian author Hosam Ameen Abdullah AlKhatib was pronounced dead in Doha, Qatar, at the age of 90. He is a pillar of the Palestinian literary movement. He was born in |
2022-11-16 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees Return to Deraa CampCalm has been restored in southern Syria after the end of clashes between local armed groups and ISIS militias in AlSadd neighborhood, in Deraa. A number of Palestinian refugee families |
2022-11-15 | View |
Pro-Regime Militiamen in Disagreement over Affiliation with Russia, IranInternal dissent has been reported among members of Liwaa AlQuds group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, over affiliations with Russia or Iran in Syria. The pro-Russia division at Liwaa AlQuds |
2022-11-15 | View |
Free Medical Days Held in AlRamadan Refugee CampThe Quds Charity, in partnership with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) announced the launch of free medical days in AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq |
2022-11-15 | View |
DNA Samples of Relatives of Migrant Boat Victims Dispatched to TunisiaThe political advisor to the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ambassador Ahmed Al-Deek, said that DNA samples taken from the families of missing Palestinians arrived in Tunisia yesterday |
2022-11-15 | View |
Child Labour Increasing among Palestinian Refugee Children in War-Torn SyriaThe psychological effects of the prolonged Syrian conflict have been devastating, especially for vulnerable Palestine refugee children. The twelve-year conflict in Syria has left its mark on the entire country |
2022-11-14 | View |
Residents of Hindarat Camp Appeal for Urgent ReconstructionActivists 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 |
2022-11-14 | View |
Humanitarian Situation in AlSabina Refugee Camp Exacerbated by Power CrisisPalestinian families taking shelter in AlSabina refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the chronic power outage which they said has also affected their access to potable water |
2022-11-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Northern Syria over Squalid ConditionsDisplaced Palestinian refugees have rallied in Deir Ballout camp, north of Syria, protesting their deteriorating living conditions in the poorly-equipped facility. The refugees called on AFAD, UNRWA, and all other |
2022-11-14 | View |
34 Palestinians from Syria killed since start of 2022At least 34 Palestinian-Syrian refugees have been pronounced dead since the start of 2022 until November. The list includes 31 civilians. 14 refugees drowned at sea while another died |
2022-11-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Fatally Gunned Down, Others Injured South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohamed Husain Fares AlZanghari, born in 1992, was killed by ISIS militias in AlSadd neighborhood, in the southern Syrian city of Deraa. Palestinian refugees Omar Adnan Omar AlHamdouni |
2022-11-13 | View |
Four Palestinians from Yarmouk Camp Arrested by Syrian RegimeFour Palestinian refugees, including a 15-year-old child, were arrested on November 09 after Syrian security forces broke into their houses in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Local |
2022-11-13 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Appeal for Justice, Humanitarian AssistanceMore 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 |
2022-11-13 | View |
Pro-Regime Group in Syria Suffers MalnutritionMembers of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian regime, have been grappling with food shortage inside military barracks. A PLA fighter told AGPS there are no |
2022-11-12 | View |
2 Films by Palestinian Directors Present at International Film FestivalTwo films by Palestinian-Syrian directors participated in the international “Palestine Cinema Days” festival, wrapped up a few days ago in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. The first film |
2022-11-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar Mreita Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 2nd YearPalestinian refugee Omran Ziad Mreitah has been forcibly disappeared by the Syrian regime for the second consecutive year. Omran was arrested by Syrian security forces on February 22, 2020. He |
2022-11-12 | View |
Relief Items Distributed in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Syrian Red Crescent distributed relief items to residents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. 700 families received food baskets and flour bags. All the way through |
2022-11-12 | View |
Palestinians among 6 Migrants Hit in Road AccidentSix migrants, including Palestinians, were wounded in traffic accident on the Hungary-Austria border as Austrian police were chasing a car carrying migrants from Hungary. Police attempted to stop the smuggler |
2022-11-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Left without Livelihoods in Northwestern SyriaUnemployment and poverty rates have increased sharply in northwestern Syria, where dozens of displaced Palestinian refugee families have been taking shelter. The loss of livelihoods has generated negative consequences on |
2022-11-11 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Appeal for Lower House Rents in AlSabina CampResidents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have appealed to house owners to decrease monthly real estate rents for residential homes and shops. House rents have doubled |
2022-11-11 | View |
Palestine Refugee Agency in Lebanon Warns of Grant ScamsUNRWA in Lebanon warned of fake links and message sent to registered Palestinian refugees. A number of refugees received cash grant scams on whatsapp allegedly sent by UNRWA as a |
2022-11-11 | View |
Power Generator Goes Off in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA blast was reported near Zaher Mosque, in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, after a power generator exploded due to a short circuit. Palestinian refugees in AlHusainiya |
2022-11-10 | View |
AlRaml Refugee Camp Swamped with RainfallsDisplaced Palestinian families in AlRaml refugee camp, in Latakia, have voiced deep concern over the upshots of the heavy rains that swamped residential neighborhoods. The area is already overburdened by |
2022-11-10 | View |
AGPS Issues “Coming Out from Under Rubble” ReportAGPS issued a new report entitled “Coming Up from Under Rubble” to underscore the abject humanitarian situation endured by Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria. The 50-page report includes 31 success |
2022-11-10 | View |
45 Palestinian Refugee Families Flee Violence-Stricken Deraa Camp South of SyriaDozens of Palestinian refugee families fled Deraa Camp and AlSadd neighborhood, south of Syria, due to the simmering clashes between local armed groups and ISIS militias. At least 45 Palestinian |
2022-11-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wounded in DeraaThree civilians, including a Palestinian refugee, sustained wounds due to the simmering clashes with ISIS militias in AlSadd neighborhood, in Deraa city, south of Syria. Palestinian refugee Amar AlAyedi was |
2022-11-09 | View |
Damascus Governorate: Huge Funds Needed to Rehabilitate Power NetworkMember of the Executive Office at Damascus Governorate, Kays Ramadan, told the pro-regime SHAM FM radio station that a technical study is being conducted to rehabilitate the power network in |
2022-11-09 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Fuel CrisisResidents of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said they have not received fuel supplies urgently needed with the advent of winter. Palestinian refugee families taking shelter |
2022-11-09 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Extra Cash to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA said it will be delivering additional cash grants of 150 USD to every registered Palestinian refugee family from Syria in Lebanon. The sum will be transferred with the regular |
2022-11-09 | View |
Rocket Slammed into Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees in SyriaA rocket hit Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, resulting in heavy material damage. 15 families fled the southern corners of the camp due to the security turmoil |
2022-11-08 | View |
Hague Court Rules for Keeping Palestinian Refugee in Custody over War Crime Allegations in SyriaThe Hague Court in the Netherlands turned down appeals for releasing the Palestinian refugee Mustafa A. Dahoudi who is being tried in the Netherlands over charges of involvement in war |
2022-11-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Rescued off Aegean SeaGreek coast guard rescued a total of four illegal Palestinian migrants at sea, south of Samos island in the East Aegean. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said police located |
2022-11-08 | View |
3 Palestinian Refugees Win Best Teacher Award in SyriaThree instructors at schools run by the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Syria came on top of the winners list at the Mohammed bin |
2022-11-08 | View |
Palestine Refugee Trainees in Syria Showcase Their Talents at Syrian Industrial ExhibitionEight Palestine refugee students from the UNRWA Damascus Training Centre (DTC) showcased their cutting-edge skills and expertise at the Syrian Industrial Exhibition earlier this month. The Exhibition is an incubator |
2022-11-07 | View |
Displaced Families Call for Urgent Return to Yarmouk CampActivists continue to call on residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, to return to the camp and retrieve their property as the only way to pressurize |
2022-11-07 | View |
Rubble-Clearance Ongoing in AlHajar AlAswadSyrian authorities started removing debris from AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, adjacent to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. The AlHajar AlAswad council said debris has been removed from Tishreen neighborhood pending similar |
2022-11-07 | View |
Street Lighting Initiative Launched in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaThe charity committee said efforts have been under progress to install solar panels in Palestinian refugee camps in Syria. Last week, the charity installed 20 solar panels in Hindarat refugee |
2022-11-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaPalestinian-Syrian refugee Ahmad Ali Falaha, born in 2001, was pronounced dead on November 06, 2022. Ahmad, a resident of Deraa Camp, south of Syria, was killed as he fought alongside |
2022-11-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Severely Affected by Decade-Long ConflictThe eleven-year Syrian war has had a tragic impact on Palestinian refugees sheltered in the country. Unemployment, debts, high levels of poverty, overcrowded dwellings, food insecurity, loss of livelihoods, and |
2022-11-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Launch Cry for Help with Advent of WinterHundreds 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 |
2022-11-06 | View |
War-Wounded Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival in Northern Syria Displacement CampsPalestinian refugees who have been wounded in war-torn Syria continue to sound distress signals over their abject humanitarian conditions. In Khan Dannun refugee camp alone, at least 100 Palestinian refugees |
2022-11-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Drowns Off Greek CoastPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ali Mansour Zarkein was pronounced dead after a boat carrying illegal migrants drowned off a Greek coast. 23 dead bodies were removed off Greek coast on after |
2022-11-05 | View |
Damascus Governor: Joint Efforts Should Be Made to Reconstruct Yarmouk CampDamascus Governor Mohamed Tareq Kreishani said efforts have been underway to rehabilitate the ravaged Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. He said contacts will be held with the Social Affairs Minister |
2022-11-05 | View |
Pro-Regime Militias in Syria Crack Down on Palestinian FamiliesMembers of the regime’s Fourth Division in AlQabon neighborhood forced Palestinian families out of the area as they attempted to inspect their homes. A number of Palestinian families who have |
2022-11-05 | View |
UNRWA Provides Healthcare Services to Palestinian Refugees in JordanUNRWA said it operates 25 health clinics and four mobile clinics across Jordan. All PRS are eligible to access UNRWA primary health-care services. PRS also benefit from UNRWA-funded referrals to |
2022-11-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Southern Syria Displacement Camp Raise Concerns over Security TurmoilResidents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, have expressed concern over the security turmoil south of Syria due to increasing clashes between ISIS and pro-regime militias. Tension |
2022-11-03 | View |
Owners of Destroyed Houses Appeal for RecompensationActivists and residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, appealed to the Syrian authorities, UNRWA, the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) and the Palestine Liberation |
2022-11-03 | View |
Fires Break Out in Jaramana Camp Due to Short CircuitFires broke out at a civilian house in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Heavy material damage was reported. The fires burst out in AlKhasas neighborhood. Material damage |
2022-11-03 | View |
Power Cables Residents of AlSabina CampResidents of AlSharkatli neighborhood in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, warned of increasing electrocution cases due to suspended power cables. Suspended the length and breadth of its |
2022-11-03 | View |
Damascus Governor: Efforts Ongoing to Rehabilitate Yarmouk Refugee CampDamascus Governor Mohamed Tareq Kreshati said efforts have been under progress to rehabilitate vital services in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. He said several reconstruction drives have seen the day |
2022-11-02 | View |
AGPS Conducts Poll about Palestinian Refugees’ Salaries in SyriaMore than a decade since the conflict in Syria began, the number of Syrians at risk of hunger has reached record high levels. The average cost of food in the |
2022-11-02 | View |
Palestinians among Dozens of Asylum Seekers Deported from SerbiaSerbian authorities conducted an operation in Sombor city that led to the detention of dozens of migrants, including 17 Palestinian refugees. The undocumented migrants were reportedly taken to reception centers |
2022-11-02 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Sportsman Garners High Score at Damascus CompetitionPalestinian sportsman Mohamed Ibrahim AlBakhit came on top of the list in the Syrian Arab Republic Championship for Sports Clubs, held in Latakia. Muhammad, born and raised in Jaramana camp |
2022-11-02 | View |
2 Palestinians Detained after Being Rescued in Boat Tragedy off Tunisian CoastTwo Palestinian refugees holding Syrian travel documents have been detained by Libyan authorities after they were rescued off the Tunisian coast of Jarjis. Palestinian ambassador Ahmad AlDick said the two |
2022-11-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Family Denied Humanitarian Asylum in Sweden for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Mazen Abu Ajaj and his family have been denied asylum in Sweden, where they have been living for the seventh consecutive year. Mazen, his wife, and six children |
2022-11-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Refuse to Return to Syria over Abduction ConcernsMore than eleven years into the Syrian conflict, thousands of Palestinian refugees continue to suffer protracted displacement. The Syrian regime has forcibly displaced thousands of Palestinians and Syrians. Today, those |
2022-11-01 | View |
Palestinian, Syrian Families Fear Cholera Outbreak in Northern Syria Displacement CampsAGPS has warned of the spread of cholera in displacement camps set up north of Syria, as a result of malnutrition and poor immunity, especially among vulnerable people sheltered in |
2022-11-01 | View |
As Violence Flares, Classes Suspended in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian refugees sheltered in Deraa Camp, in the southern Syrian province of Deraa, have expressed deep concern as violent clashes flared up in the city. UNRWA suspended classes at its |
2022-10-31 | View |
Residents of Hindarat Camp Appeal for Reclaiming Their Relatives’ HousesResidents of Hindarat Camp for Palestinian refugees whose houses have sustained heavy damage in the conflict called on the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) to hand them over |
2022-10-31 | View |
Water Crisis ongoing in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief repaired power generators and installed new ones in order to help rehabilitate the main water unit in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif |
2022-10-31 | View |
Stray Dogs Sway AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2022-10-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child and His Mother Reported Missing South of SyriaFour-year-old Palestinian-Syrian child Hesham Ahmed AlMesri and his mother have gone missing for 20 days after they disappeared from Khirbet Ghazala town, in the southern Syrian province of Deraa. |
2022-10-11 | View |
Displaced Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Police CrackdownsPalestinian and Syrian families sheltered in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya displacement camps, south of Syria, have denounced the crackdowns by police and intelligence officers affiliated with the Syrian regime in |
2022-10-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Left without Healthcare in SyriaA report issued by AGPS on the World Mental Health Day has sounded alarm bells over the deteriorating humanitarian condition of Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria. The warfare in Syria |
2022-10-11 | View |
Awareness-Raising Campaigns Launched in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaThe Palestinian Red Crescent Organization in Syria held sessions to raise awareness about breast cancer at its reproductive health center in AlNeirab camp in Aleppo. The sessions provided tips |
2022-10-11 | View |
Syrian Regime to Welcome Hamas DelegationThe Syrian regime will welcome representatives of Hamas and other Palestinian factions soon, according to a report. Pro-regime newspaper Al-Watan said on Monday the meeting between the Gaza rules and |
2022-10-10 | View |
Children Vaccination Campaign Kick-Started in SyriaWith support from WHO, UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Ministry of Health in Syria has launched a polio, measles and rubella vaccination campaign across the country. The |
2022-10-10 | View |
Dutch Court: Gov’t Should Improve Living Conditions for MigrantsA Dutch court on Thursday ordered the government to bring conditions in Dutch emergency asylum centers up to EU standards and said vulnerable refugees should no longer be housed there |
2022-10-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees among 66 Irregular Migrants Caught by Turkish AuthoritiesTurkish police detained 66 irregular migrants during a manhunt launched in Marmaris, in Mugla city. The list includes Palestinian, Syrian, and Egyptian migrants who were planning to sail to Greece |
2022-10-10 | View |
Over 3,700 Reports Documenting Situation of Palestinians of Syria Issued by AGPSAGPS has conducted over 3,730 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: |
2022-10-09 | View |
Pro-Regime Militia in Syria Volunteers to Fight alongside Russia in UkraineSpecial sources told AGPS that Liwaa AlQuds commander Mohamed AlS’aid has demanded that the Syrian regime opens registration for fighters wishing to volunteer to fight against Ukraine. The Syrian regime |
2022-10-09 | View |
1st Cholera Case Report in Northern Syria Displacement CampThe first case of cholera disease was reported in Deir Ballout camp, in the northern Syrian region of Efrin. Earlier this month, the Assistance Coordination Unit warned of the spread |
2022-10-09 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Raise Concerns over Cholera Spread Due to Contaminated WaterResidents of AlHusainiya Camp expressed deep concern over the potential propagation of cholera as agricultural crops are being irrigated with untreated waste water. Civilians called on the concerned authorities, the |
2022-10-09 | View |
MP: A Family Needs 1.5 Million Per Month to Survive in SyriaMember of the Syrian People’s Assembly, Mohamed Zuheir Tinawi, said a family in Syria needs 5.1 million Syrian pounds per month. Tinawi pointed out that the wages of state |
2022-10-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA ClinicPalestinian refugees taking shelter in Qudsaya town have denounced mistreatment at the UNRWA-run clinic. A number of patients, including children, who showed up at the facility for treatment and vaccination |
2022-10-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Khan Dannun Camp Appeal for Fuel SuppliesResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced delays in subsidized-fuel distribution. Civilians said they need fuel with the advent of cold weather. Displaced Palestinian families sheltered in Khan |
2022-10-08 | View |
Russian Strikes Force Dozens of Families to Flee Northern Syria Displacement CampsThe Syria Response Coordinators said a number of displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in northern Syria have fled their tents and camps due to the Russian airstrikes targeting the area |
2022-10-08 | View |
WHO: Over 10,000 Suspected Cases of Cholera Reported in Syria in Recent WeeksIn Syria, more than 10,000 suspected cases of cholera have been reported just in the past six weeks, warned the World Health Organization (WHO). In a press briefing, WHO’s |
2022-10-07 | View |
UNRWA to Embark on Reconstruction Project in Yarmouk CampAn activist from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, said UNRWA is slated to launch a project to build a youth development centre and a school comprising 24 |
2022-10-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Crackdowns at Regime Checkpoints South of SyriaA former opposition affiliate in Syria said passing through regime-run military checkpoints overnight has become life-threatening. A number of civilians have allegedly been kidnapped by gunmen affiliated with Iranian militias |
2022-10-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Distressed as Turkey Closes 8 More Istanbul Districts to Foreign Residency PermitsKüçükçekmece, Başakşehir, Bağcılar, Avcılar, Bahçelievler, Sultangazi, Esenler and Zeytinburnu – have been closed for issuing any residence permit to foreign nationals as no new registrations |
2022-10-07 | View |
AGPS Urges Greece to Cease Human Rights Abuses against Asylum SeekersThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) in London has called on Greece to cease violent deportations of and human rights abuses against migrants and asylum seekers fleeing war |
2022-10-06 | View |
Khan Dannun Camp Gripped with Water CrisisResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have set off alarm bells over the acute water crisis which has been ongoing for years across a number |
2022-10-06 | View |
Red Cross Delegation Shows Up in Hindarat Refugee CampRepresentatives of the International Red Cross paid a visit to Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees to inspect the humanitarian situation in the area and civilians’ access to water. Recently, the |
2022-10-06 | View |
Transportation Crisis in AlHusainiya Camp Exacerbated by Satellite-Based SurveillanceResidents of AlHusainiya refugee camp continue to grapple with a transportation crisis which they said has been exacerbated by the launch of the Geographic Positioning Service (GPS). Civilians continue to |
2022-10-06 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Appeal for Urgent Reconstruction of Their Houses in Yarmouk CampA number of Palestinian refugee families sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, have appealed to the concerned authorities and international humanitarian organizations to help them reconstruct their ravaged houses |
2022-10-05 | View |
Residents of AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA ClinicResidents of AlRaml Camp, in Latakia, have spoken out against the mistreatment they have been subjected to by staff members at the UNRWA-run clinic. A number of patients who showed |
2022-10-05 | View |
Government of Austria Contributes EUR 4.7 Million to UNRWAOn October 3, the Government of Austria contributed EUR 2.7 million in support of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) |
2022-10-05 | View |
Syria Education Ministry: School Shifts Will Not Be ChangedThe Syrian Ministry of Education said it has approved the launch of the school year at all public and private kindergartens and schools. School shifts start from 08:00 a.m |
2022-10-05 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Denied Access to Healthcare ServicesPalestinian refugees in Lebanon continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups with immense humanitarian needs. The humanitarian situation, already marred by an unprecedented economic crisis in the Middle |
2022-10-04 | View |
School Drop-Outs Increasing in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaPalestinian refugees sheltered in Ramadan Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, continue to speak out against the sharp nosedive in access to education for Palestinian children sheltered in the area |
2022-10-04 | View |
UNRWA Delivers Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in JordanUNRWA has transferred cash grants of 35,1 Jordanian dinars to Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan. More than 2 million Palestine refugees registered with UNRWA live in Jordan |
2022-10-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Human Rights Abuses in Greek Migrant CampPalestinian refugees and other migrants sheltered in a migrant camp set up on the Greek island of Kos have been subjected to a dire humanitarian situation. Living conditions are abject |
2022-10-04 | View |
New Power Generators Allotted to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFive power generators are to be installed in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. In an interview with Sham FM, Damascus governor said the power network was completely |
2022-10-03 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp Grappling with Transportation CrisisA transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, where workers and students continue to face serious difficulties getting to their workplaces and schools |
2022-10-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins Jordan Bodybuilding ChampionshipPalestinian refugee from Syria Shadi AlFar won the first place in the open bodybuilding championship (100kgs) held in Jordan. Shadi fled Syria’s Yarmouk refugee camp in 2012 to AlZahira |
2022-10-03 | View |
Solar Panels Stolen from Hindarat CampResidents of Hindarat Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo denounced the theft of solar panels installed just a few months ago across residential alleyways. 11 solar panels donated by Shadi |
2022-10-03 | View |
On Int’l Day of Non-Violence, Thousands of Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Human Rights Abuses in SyriaStatistics released by AGPS on the International Day of Non-Violence, observed on October 2, kept record of thousands of human rights abuses perpetrated against Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria Over |
2022-10-02 | View |
Damascus Governor Calls for Rehabilitation of Vital Services in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesDamascus Governor Mohamed Tarek Kreishati gave instructions to Damascus authorities to provide the residents of Yarmouk refugee camp with basic services and to rehabilitate the power and water networks. The |
2022-10-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Denounce Mistreatment of Schoolchildren at Northern Syria Displacement CampDisplaced Palestinian refugees sheltered in Efrin outskirts, north of Syria, said their children have been subjected to violence by teachers at the school of AlMuhammadiya displacement camp. The residents said |
2022-10-02 | View |
Palestinian Mother of Triplets Appeals for Urgent Humanitarian Action in Northern SyriaA Palestinian-Syrian refugee from Yarmouk camp who gave birth to triplets in a hospital in the northern Syrian city of Efrin appealed to local and international humanitarian organizations to provide |
2022-10-02 | View |
Humanitarian Situation of Palestinians in Turkey Exacerbated by House RentsDisplaced Palestinian refugees from Syria have voiced deep concern over the increase in house rents in Turkey. A number of house owners asked them to pay rents in USD. In |
2022-10-01 | View |
UN Body Warns of Cholera-Infected Cancer in SyriaThe Assistance Coordination Unit warned of the spread of cholera in northwestern Syria, as a result of malnutrition and poor immunity, especially among vulnerable people sheltered in substandard facilities. Director |
2022-10-01 | View |
Palestinian Girl Gets Highest Score at UNRWA SchoolPalestinian-Syrian girl Rama Salam, displaced from Yarmouk refugee camp to Dummar, is among thousands of students who recently passed the national ninth-grade exam. She scored 3,090 out of a |
2022-10-01 | View |
Syria Embassy in Lebanon Launches E-Portal for Passport ApplicationsThe Syrian Embassy in Lebanon said it will be receiving passport applications through an online appointment. In a statement, the embassy said concerned persons, including Palestinians from Syria, can |
2022-10-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Sweden Appeal for Permanent Residence CardsPalestinian refugees in Sweden continue to appeal to the Swedish authorities to grant them permanent residence permits and enhance their legal status. In a feature published by the Swedish platform |
2022-09-30 | View |
Rights Group Acclaims Rehabilitation of Yarmouk SchoolAssociation 302 for defense of refugees rights acclaimed the upcoming re-inauguration of Assad Ibn AlFourat School in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Association 302 said in a |
2022-09-30 | View |
Palestinian Activist Reyad Hamid Pronounced Dead in EgyptPalestinian-Syrian activist Reyad Hamid Abu Muadh was pronounced dead in Egypt. Reyad assisted scores of Palestinian and Syrian refugees fleeing war-torn Syria to Egypt in 2013. Reyad was born and |
2022-09-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Students Sustain Water-Borne Infections in Syria Displacement CampA number of water-borne intoxication cases have been reported in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, due to contaminated tank water. Water tanks at schools have reportedly been |
2022-09-30 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Dead, 4 Missing in Syrian WatersTwo Palestinian refugees died on Thursday and another four have gone missing after a boat carrying illegal migrants capsized off the Syrian-Lebanese coast. The victims are Iman Mustafa Assaad and |
2022-09-25 | View |
Families Appeal for Information over Fate of Missing Palestinian Refugees in TartousA number of Palestinian families have launched appeals for information about their relatives who disappeared on Friday, September 22, after an Italy-bound boat carrying illegal migrants from Tartous city, in |
2022-09-25 | View |
Palestinians Rescued in Tartous Boat Tragedy ArrestedSyrian security forces reportedly arrested a number of Syrians and Palestinians who survived the tragic boat event off Tartous coast on claims they are wanted for military service. Posts |
2022-09-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Found Dead off Izmir CoastTurkish police on Friday found the body of a Palestinian refugee on a beach in the southwestern Turkish city of Izmir. The police identified the victim as a 19-year-old Palestinian |
2022-09-25 | View |
Lebanon’s Housing Crisis Leaves Palestinian Refugees with Nowhere to GoAs Lebanon sinks further into crisis, there seems to be a growing consensus that it will take years, and billions of dollars, for the country to recover from a multitude |
2022-09-21 | View |
WHO Sends Supplies to Syria to Deal with Cholera OutbreakA plane carrying medical supplies to deal with the spread of a deadly cholera outbreak in war-torn Syria landed in the capital of Damascus on Monday, the World Health Organization |
2022-09-21 | View |
Pro-Regime Party in Syria Rejects Plan to Remove Destroyed Buildings from Yarmouk CampThe Palestinian leadership of the Baath Party rejected a plan by Damascus governorate to destroy damaged buildings and remove their debris from Yarmouk Camp. In a statement issued in response |
2022-09-21 | View |
Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp Grappling with Bread CrisisPalestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to line up for hours outside of the camp’s sole bakery to receive bread. Getting hold of bread has |
2022-09-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Missing for 2nd Year following Greek-Bound Asylum-Seeking TripPalestinian refugee Ahmad AlNamer (nicknamed Abu Ivan) has gone missing on the Turkish-Greek borders for nearly two years running. In a letter emailed to AGPS, Ahmed’s family said they have |
2022-09-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children in Syria Denied Access to Food Items via Smart CardA number of Palestinian refugees said their children aged below 15 have been barred from smart cards used by the Syrian government to ration bread and a wider range of |
2022-09-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Slam UNRWAUNRWA said it will be distributing the second batch of food aid on September 2022. In a Facebook statement, the UN Agency said it will be sending text messages to |
2022-09-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins 2nd Place in Arab Kickboxing ChampionshipPalestinian Syrian refugee Youssef Zuhair Barbar snatched the second place in the 13th Arab Kickboxing Championship. Yousef did not play the final match against an Iraqi national after he suffered |
2022-09-20 | View |
Palestinians Denounce Complicated Passport ProceduresThe Palestine Embassy in Damascus said passport issuance for Palestinians outside the Syrian territories does not make part of its official mission. The announcement comes after Palestinians in Syria spoke |
2022-09-19 | View |
Activists Warn of Fraud by Bemo & AlHaram BanksActivists warned of fraud by staff of Bemo Bank and Al Haram Transfer Company during transfer of cash aid by UNRWA. Recently, dozens of Palestinian refugees said invalid banknotes were |
2022-09-19 | View |
Displaced Families Call for Gradual Reconstruction of Destroyed BuildingsActivists from Yarmouk Camp have called on Palestinian refugees to start reconstructing their destroyed houses and commercial facilities in order to avoid having them removed from the master plan. Local |
2022-09-19 | View |
U.S. Announces $64m in UNRWA Aid Ahead of Anticipated Palestinian UN BidThe U.S. announced $64 million in aid for the United Nations agency dedicated to Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). The announcement comes days before Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to |
2022-09-19 | View |
AGPS Sounds Alarm over Condition of over 1,900 Palestinian Refugees Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimeAGPS continues to raise alarm bells over the mysterious condition and whereabouts of hundreds of Palestinian refugees who have been secretly incarcerated in Syria. Over recent years, AGPS addressed the |
2022-09-18 | View |
AGPS: 638 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonsAGPS documented the death of over 638 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government lock-ups, including 37 women. 77 victims were identified in horrific photos showing thousands of people who |
2022-09-18 | View |
Number of Palestinians Dying of Strokes in Syria Gets HigherSudden deaths have increasingly been reported among Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria due to the traumatic upshots of the warfare. Over recent days, ten Palestinian refugees died of heart attacks |
2022-09-18 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Lash Out at Corrupt GovernorResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees have denounced the bread crisis and held the local spokesman responsible. Over recent years, residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian |
2022-09-18 | View |
Following Death of 6 Migrants at Sea, EU Urge Greece to Launch Immediate ProbeThe Office of the Spokesperson for the European Commission has called on the Greek authorities to open an investigation into the deaths of six migrants (five children and a woman) |
2022-09-17 | View |
Agricultural Crops Damaged in Neirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesJiwan Mustafa, the Syrian Health Board co-chair, stated that there were 2,867 suspected cholera cases, 78 confirmed cases, and 16 deaths across NES to date, mostly in Deir ez-Zor |
2022-09-17 | View |
Property-Theft Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced the ongoing property-theft and burglary across residential neighborhoods. Over recent days, a five-member gang burglarized a civilian home in the area |
2022-09-17 | View |
Activists Call On Displaced Families to Return to Yarmouk CampActivists called on families displaced from Yarmouk Camp to return to AlZein neighborhood in the camp as the situation appears to be back to normal in the area. The calls |
2022-09-17 | View |
UN: Cholera outbreak in Syria is ‘serious threat’ to whole Middle EastThe official declaration of a cholera outbreak in the Aleppo region of Syria at the weekend, represents “a serious threat to people in Syria”, and the whole Middle East region |
2022-09-16 | View |
Mahmoud Abbas Foundation Provides Cash Aid to Yarmouk Camp ResidentsThe Mahmoud Abbas Foundation paid a visit to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. This came as part of four-day trip to Syria aiming to provide humanitarian and cash aid to |
2022-09-16 | View |
UN Refugees Commission Warns of Perilous Journey from Turkey to GreeceThe UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) denied it has been encouraging migrants to illegally enter Europe from Turkey. The UNHCR warned of the life-threatening repercussions of illegal immigration from |
2022-09-16 | View |
New Zealand Renews Longstanding Multiyear Support to UNRWAThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and New Zealand have signed a three-year agreement (2022-2024) totaling NZD 3 million (US$ 1 |
2022-09-16 | View |
AGPS: 79% of Palestinians Killed in War-Torn Syria CiviliansAGPS data indicates that 79% of Palestinians of Syria killed since the outbreak of the conflict are civilians. 21% of those killed are members of armed groups affiliated with the |
2022-08-28 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA ClinicResidents 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. The |
2022-08-28 | View |
Commander of Pro-regime Militia in Syria Meets with Lebanese Drug TraffickerLebanese drug trafficker Nouh Zaaiter met with pro-regime militias in Syria. In photos circulated on social media, deputy chief of Liwaa AlQuds armed group Adnan Mohamed AlSayed is spotted posing |
2022-08-28 | View |
Property-Theft Ongoing in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesReports of burglary continue to emerge in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees had been taking shelter. Anonymous gangsters have reportedly stolen furniture from abandoned buildings |
2022-08-28 | View |
Lebanon to Deport 4 Palestinian Refugee FamiliesFour Palestinian families are facing the risk of deportation from Lebanon after they were pushed back from Cyprus. The four families illegally entered Lebanon and risk to be forced back |
2022-08-27 | View |
Official: 25,000 Asylum-Seekers Kept Out of Greece in AugustGreek authorities have prevented some 25,000 people from entering the country illegally in less than a month, a government official said Wednesday, accusing neighbor and regional rival Turkey of |
2022-08-27 | View |
UNRWA in Syria Grants University Scholarships to Palestinian Refugee StudentsThe Education Program of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Syria announced the launch of registration procedures for scholarships granted by the UNRWA USA |
2022-08-27 | View |
Displaced Families Continue to Return to Yarmouk CampActivists continue to call on residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, to return to the camp and retrieve their property as the only way to pressurize |
2022-08-27 | View |
UN: Situation of Palestinian Refugees AlarmingPalestinian refugees are struggling for survival and need urgent humanitarian action, warned the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) |
2022-08-26 | View |
Greece to Extend Border Fence with TurkeyGreece will gradually extend a fence along its border with Turkey and bolster surveillance mechanisms to counter the increasing number of migrants from crossing over, the Greek government said on |
2022-08-26 | View |
92 Irregular Immigrants Caught in FethiyeIn the operation held in Fethiye district of Muğla, 92 irregular immigrants were caught by the Gendarmerie teams in three minibuses and a car, and five suspects were detained in |
2022-08-26 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinian Refugees in LebanonUNRWA pledged to transfer cash grants to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. The disbursed sum is 25 USD per month. An additional sum of 50 USD covering July and August will |
2022-08-26 | View |
30 Palestinian Asylum Seekers Detained in Lebanon100 asylum seekers, including 30 Palestinian refugees, were arrested by the Lebanese authorities as they were trying to sail to Italy. The migrants are detained at a custody in |
2022-08-25 | View |
Mother of Forcibly Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in Syria Appeals for InformationMother of Suleiman Mohammed Mabrouk, from Yarmouk Camp, continues to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of her son who has gone missing for over ten years. |
2022-08-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Urge UNRWA to Increase Cash AidPalestinian refugees in Syria have called on UNRWA to increase humanitarian aid and cash grants and to deliver them to the concerned refugees every month rather than every four months |
2022-08-25 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Film Maker Wins 1st Prize at Mindfield FestivalPalestinian-Syrian film maker Muhammad Khamis won the best film maker award in the Mindfield Film Festival, held in the US state of New Mexico on August 9, 2022, for his |
2022-08-25 | View |
Palestinian Families Appeal for Information over Missing RelativesPalestinian families from Syria have launched appeals for information about the condition of their relatives who have recently disappeared on the migration route between Turley and Greece. Speaking with AGPS |
2022-08-24 | View |
Families Continue to Return to Yarmouk Refugee CampAnother batch of displaced families have returned to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees to retrieve their abandoned houses and property which sustained heavy material damage in the conflict. A |
2022-08-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Denounce Mistreatment by BEMO Bank StaffPalestinian refugees in Damascus have railed against the mistreatment they have faced by Bemo Bank staff. Refugees who received transaction codes of their cash grants provided by the UN Relief |
2022-08-24 | View |
UNRWA to Distribute School Furniture to Palestine Refugee StudentsUNRWA pledged to distribute school furniture to all registered Palestine schoolchildren and students in Syria. As the new academic year has stepped in, Palestinian refugee schoolchildren and students continue to |
2022-08-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Involved in War Crimes in Syria to Be Brought before German CourtThe public trial of a Palestinian refugee accused of war crimes as he fought alongside the Syrian regime will begin on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the Berlin Regional Court |
2022-08-23 | View |
9 Palestinians among Dozens of Migrants Rescued off TurkeyTurkish coast guards rescued 43 irregular migrants, including nine Palestinian refugees, 33 Syrian refugees, and a Yemeni national. The migrants attempted to illegally reach Greece through the Aegean Sea |
2022-08-23 | View |
Palestinians in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Threatened by Forest FiresEach year, seasonal fires put the life of displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in northern Syria displacement camps at risk, affecting the quality of life and air. Since the start |
2022-08-23 | View |
Palestinians Get High Scores at Final High School ExamsPalestinian refugee students obtained high scores as part of the second session of high school exams. Student Mohammed Moadh Abdul Hamid Omeish, from Jaramana camp, obtained his high school certificate |
2022-08-23 | View |
Lebanon to Repatriate 15,000 Refugees to SyriaSyrian Minister of Local Administration and Environment Hussein Makhlouf held a meeting with visiting Lebanese Minister of the Displaced Issam Charafeddine, during which they touched upon measures taken by Syria |
2022-08-22 | View |
Clashes as Greek Authorities Evacuate Athens Refugee CampPolice and migrants faced off Thursday (18 August) as Greek authorities started evacuating one of the last refugee camps in Athens, officials said, with videos showing authorities using tear gas |
2022-08-22 | View |
Scholarships Granted to Palestinian Refuge Students in TunisiaThe Department of Education and Higher Education of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Damascus announced the launch of registration procedures for scholarships for PhD studies in Tunisia. Palestinian refugee |
2022-08-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins 3rd Place in Dubai ChampionshipPalestinian refugee from Syria Shadi AlFar won the third place in Dibba International Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in the United Arab Emirates. 280 participants took part in the contest |
2022-08-22 | View |
9 Years since 36 Palestinians Were Killed by Chemical Weapons in GhoutaOn the ninth 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 |
2022-08-21 | View |
Dozens of Palestinians Killed, Detained While Assisting War-Affected CommunitiesAGPS kept record of the death of nearly 4,000 Palestinians and incarceration of over 1,900 others in the beleaguered Syrian territories. Palestinian medics and relief activists have also |
2022-08-21 | View |
Equipment for Dental Clinic Donated to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Union of Palestinian Communities and Organizations in Europe donated medical equipment needed to operate a dental clinic at Fayez Halawa Hospital run by the Palestine Liberation Army, affiliated with |
2022-08-21 | View |
10 Palestinian Students from AlNeirab Camp Admitted into Aleppo Medicine FacultyA number of Palestinian refugee students were admitted into Syria’s public universities. The list includes 10 students from the AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, who will pursue their |
2022-08-21 | View |
Rights Group: Syrian Regime Withholding Victims’ Death CertificatesThe Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) issued a report entitled “The Syrian Regime, Through Its Security Services and State Institutions, Controls the Incidents of Registering the Deaths of Victims |
2022-08-20 | View |
Over 90% of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Live in PovertyThe conflict in Syria has led to a food safety disaster in the country, with 93 percent of the population living in poverty, according to the Central Statistics Centre. A |
2022-08-20 | View |
Canada Minister: Not Safe yet for Syrian refugees to Go HomeSyria is not safe yet for millions of refugees to start going back home, a Canadian minister cautioned during a visit to Lebanon on Wednesday. He spoke days after |
2022-08-20 | View |
Palestinians among Asylum Seekers Rescued off Turkish Coast following Pushback from GreeceThe Turkish Coast Guard detained 208 irregular migrants off the Aegean Sea and transferred them to the Immigration Department in Izmir. According to Turkish authorities, 59 migrants were rescued off |
2022-08-20 | View |
Following Death of Palestine Refugee Child in Aleppo, UNRWA Calls For Clearing Explosive War RemnantsA ten-year-old Palestine refugee boy tragically lost his life when an explosive remnant of War (ERW) he was tampering with exploded on 16 August in the Masaken Hanano neighbourhood of |
2022-08-19 | View |
Veteran Palestinian-Syrian Actor Bassam Lotfy Dies at 82Veteran Syrian-Palestinian actor Bassam Lotfy, best known as the “Dean of Syrian Drama”, passed away on Friday at the age of 82, Syrian media reported. The Syndicate of Syrian Artists |
2022-08-19 | View |
Activists Warn of Property Loss in AlNeirab Refugee CampActivists have called on the residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property |
2022-08-19 | View |
Water Crisis Ongoing in Khan Eshieh Refugee CampPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been cut off across residential neighborhoods for several days. Water wells have also gone inoperative due |
2022-08-19 | View |
Pro-Regime Militia in Syria Threatens Retaliation against Palestinian Refugee AuthorityLiwaa AlQuds deputy chief Adnan AlSayed leveled heavy criticism at the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) after the latter established a services committee for Palestinian refugees sheltered in |
2022-08-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Stranded in Thailand Push for Urgent Humanitarian ActionAGPS continues to sound alarm bells over the deteriorating humanitarian condition endured by dozens of Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to the Kingdom of Thailand. The refugees risk to |
2022-08-18 | View |
Residents of Palestinian Refugee Camp of Deraa Update Syrian Authorities on Abject Humanitarian ConditionRepresentatives of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, showed up at the office of Deraa Governor, Luay Khareitah, on August 16, to update him on the dire humanitarian |
2022-08-18 | View |
University Scholarships Granted to Palestinian Students in Algeria, PakistanThe Department of Education and Higher Education of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Damascus announced the launch of registration procedures for scholarships in Pakistan and Algeria for the academic |
2022-08-18 | View |
Activists Warn Yarmouk Residents against Attempts to Turn Their Property into Bargaining ChipsActivists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property at low prices |
2022-08-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Killed by War Remnants in SyriaA Palestinian refugee child died after a suspicious object went off in Hanano. The victim is ten-year-old Abdullah Ahmad Saker, a resident of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo |
2022-08-17 | View |
EU Confirms EUR 97 Million Contribution to Palestine RefugeesIn the aftermath of the latest Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, the European Union (EU) Representative to West Bank and Gaza, Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff, and other EU |
2022-08-17 | View |
UNRWA Announces Aid Plan for Palestinian Refugees in LebanonUNRWA said it will be delivering cash aid for Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon after it received additional funds. Every registered refugee will be receiving a sum of 25USD |
2022-08-17 | View |
UNRWA Accused of DiscriminationPalestinian activists lashed out at UNRWA recruitment policy in Syria, saying the agency has been abusing power to hire people on the basis of their political affiliations. Palestinian refugee |
2022-08-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Launch Distress SignalsThe Union of Southern Damascus Activists said nearly 1,800 displaced families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps in Gindires, north of Syria, have been struggling for survival. The Union |
2022-08-16 | View |
Donor Pays Surgery Fees for Displaced Palestinian Refugee Girl in SyriaA donor paid the surgery fees for Palestinian refugee girl Ola AlKusaini displaced from Deir Ballout Camp, north of Syria. 16-year-old Ola will undergo a cataract surgery to implant |
2022-08-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee, His Four Children Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Maher Abdul Fattah Jaber and his four children have been secretly held in Syrian regime prisons for over eight years. The family was kidnapped by pro-regime militias at |
2022-08-16 | View |
Syria Responds to French Accusation Regarding 2013 Tadamon MassacreSyria dismissed recent French statements that accused Damascus’ forces of war crimes. On August 12, the French Foreign Ministry published a statement, “Fight Against Impunity”, saying it received important documentation |
2022-08-15 | View |
Palestine Embassy Finalizes Passport Procedures in Syria Dispalcement CampsStaff of the Palestine Embassy in Damascus have wrapped up efforts to collect documents on behalf of Palestinian refugees wishing to apply for passport issuance or renewal. A few weeks |
2022-08-15 | View |
UNRWA Starts School Reconstruction in Hindarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesUNRWA has launched works to rehabilitate AlJalil School following contributions by UNICEF. Reconstruction works will be carried out by the General Engineering and Contracting Company in cooperation with the Aleppo |
2022-08-15 | View |
Damascus Training Centre Opens Up Student RegistrationThe Damascus Training Centre (DTC), run by UNRWA, has started accepting enrollment applications for the academic year 2022-23. Vocational training courses include engineering, marketing, design, accounting and pharmacy. The |
2022-08-15 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Detained over Anti-Regime GraffitiSpeaking on condition of anonymity, a source told AGPS that Liwaa AlQuds militia, affiliated with the Syrian regime, detained on August 12 a person who sprayed anti-regime graffiti on the |
2022-08-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Youths in/from Syria Caught Between Hammer and BarrelPalestinian refugee youths continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the ten-year warfare in Syria, amidst a deadly pandemic outbreak. The war has resulted in increasing rates of juvenile |
2022-08-14 | View |
Fires Rock Civilian House in AlNeirab Refugee CampAn AGPS correspondent in Aleppo said fires broke out at the house of Palestinian refugee Ahmed Hadeiri, in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria. Heavy material damage was inflicted |
2022-08-14 | View |
AlHusainiya Camp Grappling with Economic CrisisShopkeepers in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced the economic recession rocking the area due to a decline in purchasing power and the increase in poverty rates. The price leap |
2022-08-14 | View |
France Provides Documents about Tadamon Massacre by Syrian RegimeOn Friday, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in a statement, revealed about documentations it obtained of possible crimes committed by Syrian government forces against the Syrian people |
2022-08-13 | View |
Thief Shot Dead in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA gangster involved in property-theft in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, Syria, was fatally gunned down on Saturday as he attempted to burglarize a house. Other members |
2022-08-13 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Urgent ReconstructionResidents of Yarmouk Camp continue to call on the concerned authorities to allow them a safe return to their homes and to press ahead with reconstruction projects. Civilians said infrastructure |
2022-08-13 | View |
Palestinians Traveling from Beirut Airport Subjected to Extra FeesThe Lebanese authorities imposed exit fees on Lebanese and non-Lebanese passengers, including Palestinian refugees from Syria, at Rafic Hariri Airport, in Beirut. Passengers with touristic visas should pay 35 |
2022-08-13 | View |
Scores of Palestinian Families Denied Access to AlHajar AswadSyrian security forces allowed 200 families to return to AlHajar AlAswad area, south of Damascus, while hundreds of others have been denied access to the area. So far, 1,000 |
2022-08-12 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Urge Syrian Authorities to Unlock Palestine ThoroughfareResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees have called on local authorities to unblock the access road to Palestine Street in order to allow civilians and vehicles to smoothly enter |
2022-08-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Student Gets High Score at UK UniversityPalestinian-Syrian student Mohamed Hosam Tamim earned the AS diploma from Cambridge University with an A degree. Mohamed, born in 2005 in Damascus, studied hard for one year and a half |
2022-08-12 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA started sending text messages to Palestinian refugees who will be receiving cash grants from the Agency. The grant covers three months and will be handed over to the most |
2022-08-12 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Arrested over Name ResemblanceA Palestinian refugee sheltered in AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, was arrested by Syrian regime forces on August 10 on claims of name resemblance. The |
2022-08-11 | View |
Missing Palestinian Refugee from Syria Spotted in GermanyPalestinian young man Firas Abu AlAla, who disappeared on August 9, was spotted in Berlin, Germany. Firas, born and raised in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, fled |
2022-08-11 | View |
Syrian Regime Tightens Grip on Palestinian Refugee CampPalestinian refugees in the AlHusainiya camp, in Rif Dimashq, launched distress signals over the arbitrary checkpoint pitched by the Syrian regime forces, blocking refugees’ access out of and into the |
2022-08-11 | View |
UNRWA Conducts Survey in Hindarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesUNRWA in Syria has conducted a social and economic survey in Ein Tel (Hindarat) camp northeast of Aleppo, in northern Syria. The survey aims to assess the situation and needs |
2022-08-11 | View |
Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Denounce UNRWA ApathyPalestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps in northern Syria have leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA after they sent a letter urging the agency to take action regarding their abject humanitarian |
2022-08-10 | View |
Japanese Delegation Pays Visit to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA Japanese delegation accompanied by UNRWA director of Syria operations, Michael Amanya Ebye, showed up in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, Syria. The visit comes as part |
2022-08-10 | View |
Explosive Device Goes Off in Deraa CampA blast rocked Deraa refugee camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, after an explosive device went off at April 7 School. The explosive device was implanted by anonymous parties |
2022-08-10 | View |
Poll Reveals Ambivalent Situation of Palestinian refugee Students from Syria in LebanonPalestinian activists handed over to UNRWA the findings of a poll about the legal hurdles facing displaced Palestinian refugee students from Syria wishing to get enrolled at Lebanese universities and |
2022-08-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Appeals for Family Reunification in SwedenThe Swedish Migration Department has turned down the appeals of Palestinian refugee child Kenanah Ahmed for humanitarian asylum and family reunification. Swedish authorities said the stateless child lived in Syria |
2022-08-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Shot Dead in SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohamed Jamal Awadi was fatally gunned down on Friday by anonymous gunmen boarding a motorcycle. Mohamed was gunned down on the Tiberiat access road, near Tel Shehab town |
2022-08-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival in Northern Syria Displacement CampsPalestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps in northern Syria have been enduring a tragic situation. Most of them have been crammed in poorly-equipped tents and denied their rights to vital |
2022-08-09 | View |
Schools to Be Rehabilitated in Yarmouk CampHead of the Damascus Education Directorate Suleiman Younes has stressed the need to speed up reconstruction works to rehabilitate all schools in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus |
2022-08-09 | View |
Anti-Regime Graffiti Sprayed on Walls of Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaGraffiti condemning the Syrian regime was sprayed on the walls of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. The residents said anti-regime slogans were sprayed |
2022-08-08 | View |
Turkish Police Seize Identity Documents of Palestinian RefugeeThe Turkish authorities seized the passport and the kimlik temporary protection card along with the work permit of Palestinian refugee Nour AlDeen Abu Seyam, who was displaced from Syria. |
2022-08-08 | View |
Palestinians Rally in Sweden in Solidarity with Besieged GazaPalestinian refugees from Syria joined a vigil held in the Swedish city of Helsenbury in solidarity with the beleaguered Gaza Strip. Protesters called for an immediate cessation of Israeli aggressions |
2022-08-08 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA in Syria said it will start distributing cash grants to Palestinian refugees as of August 15. Vulnerable Palestinian refugees sheltered in Damascus will be receiving 112,000 Syrian pounds |
2022-08-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Struggling With Scorching Heat in Northern Syria Displacement CampsHundreds of Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in displacement camps in northern Syria continue to struggle for survival as they have been deprived of much-needed items and vital services, particularly |
2022-08-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camps Denounced Burglary and Theft AttemptsPalestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps across war-torn Syria continue to denounce burglary assaults and vandalism by delinquents gathering across residential neighborhoods and main access roads. The war has |
2022-08-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Spotted at Palestine Branch in DamascusAn ex-prisoner said he had met Palestinian refugee Ahmad Mustafa Maw’ed in a Syrian regime prison. Ahmad, raised in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, was spotted at Palestine Branch 235 |
2022-08-07 | View |
20 Palestinians from Syria Missing in 2021AGPS annual report covering the situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2021 indicates that 20 Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have gone missing in 2021. The list includes four refugees who |
2022-08-07 | View |
Pro-Regime Militia in Syria Honours Laureate Students in AlNeirab Refugee CampLiwaa AlQuds chief Mohamed AlSa’id, affiliated with the Syrian regime, honoured students who obtained high scores in 9th grade and Baccalaureate exams in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo |
2022-08-06 | View |
United Nations: Mechanism for Transferring Aid to Syria IrreplaceableThe United Nations stressed, on Friday, that the mechanism for delivering its humanitarian aid to Syria through the Turkish border cannot be replaced, noting the “deterioration” of the humanitarian situation |
2022-08-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins Gold Medal in Karate ContestPalestinian-Syrian boy Wadii Mahmoud, from Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, won the gold medal in the Kyokushinkai championship (50 kgs). Wadii has qualified for the Arab Championship |
2022-08-06 | View |
Rubble-Clearance Works Launched in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Charity Committee in cooperation with UNRWA have started clearing waste and debris in and around Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Over recent years, residents of |
2022-08-06 | View |
Palestinian Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Palestinian Refugee ChildA court in Germany sentenced a man to life in prison for killing Palestinian refugee child Mohamed Hosam Amayri, 13. The convict named Guk Han and aged 42 killed Mohamed |
2022-08-05 | View |
Palestine Embassy Staff in Damascus to Collect Passport Documents at Syria Displacement CampsThe Palestine Embassy in Damascus said its staff will be dispatched to Palestinian refugee camps in Aleppo, Latakia, and Hums to collect documents on behalf of Palestinian refugees wishing to |
2022-08-05 | View |
Poll Conducted in Lebanon over Legal Status of Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian activists have conducted a poll in Lebanon about the challenges faced by Palestinian refugee students displaced from Syria. The poll includes questions about the legal hurdles facing Palestinian refugees |
2022-08-05 | View |
Water Cut off in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees for 3rd Day RunningResidents of AlTahrir neighborhood, in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq said water and power have been cut off for the 3rd day running. Civilians have found no |
2022-08-05 | View |
Drug Abuse Reported at Schools of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesYoung men have reportedly been consuming drugs at the schools of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees which closed their doors for summer holidays. Over recent years, residents of AlHusainiya Camp |
2022-08-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Released from Syria PrisonsA number of Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria, were released by Syrian security forces on August 1. The refugees were held in custody for |
2022-08-04 | View |
Coronavirus Cases Reported in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA number of coronavirus cases have increasingly been reported in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, north of Syria. Over recent days, ten persons aged between 17 and 32 |
2022-08-04 | View |
Scholarships Granted to Diaspora PalestiniansThe Department of Education and Higher Education of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Damascus announced the launch of registration procedures for scholarships in Pakistan, Cuba, Tunisia, and Morocco. Palestinian |
2022-08-04 | View |
Syria Newspaper Calls for Releasing Clips of Regime Massacre in TadhamunZaman AlWasl newspaper has called on Syrian nationals and Palestinian refugees who caught sight of one of their relatives or acquaintances in the leaked footage of the Tadhamun massacre, committed |
2022-08-03 | View |
Ex-Prisoner: Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Regime PrisonAn ex-prisoner said he had met a Palestinian refugee in the so-called Palestine Branch, a military branch for detainees caught by the Syrian regime. In a letter, the ex-prisoner identified |
2022-08-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Student Scores 100% at Medicine FacultyPalestinian refugee Salam Ghassan Abu Kharaj passed her exams at the Faculty of Medicine in the Cuban capital city of Havana with a score of 100%. Salam’s family hails from |
2022-08-03 | View |
Palestinians among Dozens of Asylum Seekers Detained by Turkish PoliceA total of 91 illegal migrants were caught by Turkish police last Monday. Turkish media said authorities detained 29 migrants in Balikesir, 30 in Karkilar, and another 32 in Yalova |
2022-08-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Brought Before Swedish Court following Quran BurningPalestinian refugee Ibrahim Yousef and two other people have been brought before a court in Sweden after they participated in riots protesting Quran burning by the Swedish-Danish far-right party leader |
2022-08-02 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Writer Issues Short Stories about Refugee NarrativesPalestinian-Syrian writer Thaer AlSahli issued a new collection of short stories covering narratives about asylum and its consequences as lived by Palestinians in/from Syria. Thaer has produced several articles and |
2022-08-02 | View |
Top EU Court Overrules German Family Reunification Rule, Backs Migrant Minors' RightsThe European Court of Justice (ECJ) has overturned a German rule on family reunification, thereby strengthening the rights of underage migrants. The court ruled that the German practice of |
2022-08-02 | View |
UNRWA Distributes Expired Aid Items in Syria Displacement CampResidents of AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hama, Syria, said UNRWA has distributed expired food items in the area. A refugee published a photo of a flour bag that |
2022-08-02 | View |
Palestinian Engineer Wins Gap Green CompetitionAGPS in partnership with the Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR) honoured the Palestinian engineer Abdul Razaq AlHaj Sai’d after he won the first prize of Turkey’s Gap Green university |
2022-08-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in War-Torn Syria Launch Distress SignalsPalestinian refugees in/from Syria have leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA over its reluctance regarding their cries for help. “We’ve been receiving a few dollars from UNRWA every three or four |
2022-08-01 | View |
Frontex Accused of Complicity in Migrant Pushbacks from GreeceEurope’s border agency Frontex routinely covered up illegal “pushbacks” of migrants by the Greek coastguard, media reports said Thursday (28 July), citing a leaked internal review. A 129-page investigation by |
2022-08-01 | View |
Transportation Crisis Ongoing in Khan Dannun CampA transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, since the outburst of the Syrian warfare. Reporting from Khan Dannun Camp, located some 23 |
2022-08-01 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Win Syria Sports CompetitionPalestinian refugees Ahmad Mazen Awad and Mohamed Naji Hasan, residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, have won the first and second places in martial arts for self-defense in Syria |
2022-08-01 | View |
Netherlands Chasing Down Syria’s Pro-Regime MilitiamenThe Dutch authorities issued a circular to all Syrians and Palestinians from Syria residing in the Netherlands to provide information about persons affiliated with Liwaa AlQuds militia, affiliated with the |
2022-07-31 | View |
60 Food-Poisoning Cases Reported in AlNeirab Camp60 people sustained food-born intoxications on July 26 after they got food prepared at a restaurant. The affected persons were transferred to specialized clinics in AlNeirab Camp. They are |
2022-07-31 | View |
80% of Palestinian of Syria Pronounced Dead in 2021 CiviliansAGPS data indicates that 85% of Palestinians of Syria pronounced dead in 2021 are civilians. AGPS report documenting the situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2021 documented the death |
2022-07-31 | View |
AGPS: UNRWA Decision Prevents Palestinians of Syria from Right to Live with DignityAGPS media chief, Fayez Abu Eid, slammed the recent decision by UNRWA not to register Palestinian refugees from Syria who enter Lebanon after August 01. Abu Eid said the decision |
2022-07-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies under Lebanon Trash MoundsPalestinian Refugee Sa’id Ahmad Anis, aged 50, tragically died in a waste lab in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. A statement by the Domestic Solid Waste Treatment Centre, located |
2022-07-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Runs for Municipal Elections in SwedenPalestinian refugee Zaher Hamid is competing in the Helsingborg municipality council in Sweden and the Skona regional council along with the Swedish Parliament (Nyans party), which advocates for refugee issues |
2022-07-21 | View |
UNRWA Delays Cash Aid Delivery for PRSUNRWA in Syria said it will be delaying aid delivery to Palestinian refugees until early August. Sources close from UNRWA said the Agency has not received funds pledged by |
2022-07-21 | View |
Syrian Trading Institution Rehabilitated in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Syrian Trading Company, run by the Ministry of Interior and Consumer Protection, has launched works to rehabilitate its sales hall on Palestine Street, in Yarmouk camp. The company will |
2022-07-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Get Basic School Diploma with HonourPalestinian refugee student Hala Muayad Hadid, displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Rif Dimashq, got the highest score as part of 9th grade exams across the Syrian Arab Republic. UNRWA schools |
2022-07-20 | View |
For 8th Year, UNRWA Schools in Aleppo Achieve Highest Success RateAlQuds and Titaba schools in Deraa Camp, south of Syria, scored a 100% pass rate. In the 2021/2022 school year, in Syria, UNRWA provided basic education from grades 1-9 to |
2022-07-20 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Residents Lash Out at UNRWAFamilies displaced from Yarmouk and those who have returned to the camp have slammed Palestinian factions, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and UNRWA for dragging their feet regarding their appeals for |
2022-07-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over New Reserve Duty Measures in SyriaThe Syrian embassy in Lebanon said persons residing outside of Syria are exempted from reserve duty only if they pay a sum of 5,000 USD. Documents required from exemption |
2022-07-20 | View |
Palestinian Girl from Syria Gets Highest Score at UNRWA SchoolsPalestinian refugee from Syria Labiba Ahmad Salim obtained the highest score at UNRWA schools in Tripoli, north of Lebanon. She is also ranked the 7th in Lebanon. Labiba was displaced |
2022-07-19 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Say UNRWA Poll Lacks TransparencyPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA over a poll launched on July 15, saying it lacks credibility and transparency. A number of PRS said the poll |
2022-07-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denied Access to SyriaA circular published by the Land Operations Directorate in Syria called for banning the entry of Palestinian refugees to Syria unless a permit is issued by Branch 235 to that |
2022-07-19 | View |
Palestine Envoy in Denmark Accused of Withholding Palestinian PassportsA number of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Denmark slammed the Palestine envoy for dragging its feet over their applications for Palestinian-Authority passports. A number of refugees said they submitted |
2022-07-19 | View |
AGPS New Annual Report Calls for Providing Humanitarian, Legal Protection to Palestinians of SyriaIn its recent annual report covering the situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2021, AGPS gave nine instructions to alleviate the dire humanitarian condition endured by Palestinian refugees in the |
2022-07-12 | View |
42 Palestinians Arrested in 2021 in SyriaAGPS said in its recent annual report for 2021 that as many as 1,898 Palestinian refugees have been incarcerated in Syria prisons until the end of 2021, including 42 |
2022-07-12 | View |
Residents of AlHajar AlAswad Appeal for ReconstructionResidents of AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, south of Damascus, and Palestinian refugees who returned to the area have called on the concerned authorities to carry out reconstruction works in order to |
2022-07-12 | View |
NGO: 1 million People Deprived of Bread in Northern SyriaThe Syria Response Coordinators group said over 1 million people will be deprived of bread in northern Syria displacement camps due to the absence of UN aid. The absence of |
2022-07-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Mark Holy Eid with Deep SorrowAs the holy Eid AlIdhha (Feast of Sacrifice) has been celebrated by Muslims across the globe, Palestinian refugees in northern Syria have been deprived of the joy ordinarily sparked by |
2022-07-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Struggling for Survival in AlHusainiya Refugee CampMulti-dimensional poverty has marred the lives of residents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Syria’s economic crisis has pushed most of its residents below the poverty line |
2022-07-11 | View |
Palestine Ambassador Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp CemeteryPalestine Ambassador in Syria, Dr. Samir AlRefai’, paid a visit to AlShuhadaa Cemetery in Yarmouk Camp. The delegation included representatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization and of the Palestinian refugee |
2022-07-11 | View |
8 Years since Regime Massacre against PLA in SyriaJuly 10, 2022 marks the tenth anniversary of a massacre perpetrated against the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) by unidentified perpetrators. On July 10, 2012, anonymous militias kidnapped 16 PLA fighters |
2022-07-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Student Obtains High School Diploma with Honour in SyriaPalestinian student Ahmed Ghasan Talab, from Deraa Camp, south of Syria, obtained the fifth rank as part of vocational-industrial high school exams in Deraa. Ahmed got a score of 3 |
2022-07-10 | View |
21 Palestinian Students from Syria Honoured in MersinThe Turkish Association in Solidarity with Palestine (FIDAR) honoured 25 students, including 21 Palestinian refugees from Syria. This came in a ceremony held in Mersin on July 03 for Palestinian |
2022-07-10 | View |
For 1st Time in 10 Years, Eid Prayers Held in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees held their Eid prayers at Abdul Kader AlHusaini Mosque for the first time in years. On August 10, 2021, the Syrian Ministry of |
2022-07-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Deprived of Eid JoyLive photos circulated on social media show the streets of Palestinian refugee camps in Syria as being completely forsaken during the Eid days. Neither children nor women show up across |
2022-07-09 | View |
Palestinian Prisoners’ Children in Syria Appeal for Release of Their Relatives from Regime PrisonsPalestinian refugee children in Syria have been deprived of happy childhood memories due to protracted displacement, the loss of their parents, and/or the secret incarceration of their relatives in Syrian |
2022-07-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Students in Syria Obtain High School Diplomas with HonorsPalestinian refugee students have obtained the highest scores as part of their high school exams across Syria. The list includes Palestinian girl Hana Wafik Mohamed, born and raised in AlHusainiya |
2022-07-08 | View |
UK Newspaper: Western Countries Misled by Security Reports in SyriaThe Arab daily in Britain said Western countries, including Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, have been duped by reports about stability and calm in Damascus. The newspaper said such standpoints cite |
2022-07-08 | View |
WHO: Coping Mechanisms of Syria Healthcare System Severely Damaged by ConflictThe World Health Organization (WHO) said humanitarian needs in Syria are at their highest since the start of the conflict. WHO said it has been working with the different warring |
2022-07-08 | View |
Water Pipeline Repaired in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian Refugees in HumsThe Water Directorate repaired the main water line in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, following complaints filed by the residents. Water has been cut off in the camp |
2022-07-08 | View |
AGPS Issues 2021 Annual Field Report about Palestinians of SyriaAGPS has issued the Arabic version of its annual field report for 2021 documenting the situation of Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria (PRS). Entitled “Palestinians of Syria: Between Hope and |
2022-07-07 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Refugee Camp Slam Bus DriversResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have lashed out at bus drivers who have been manipulating ticket prices. The majority of minibus drivers refuse to give |
2022-07-07 | View |
Anti-Drug Awareness Event Held by Palestinian Red Crescent in YaldaThe Zaytouna clinics run by the Palestinian Red Crescent in Yalda town, in Rif Dimashq, held an anti-drug awareness event. Held in cooperation with the United Nations Fund, the drive |
2022-07-07 | View |
UN: Syria Warring Parties Do Not Care about Civilian LivesThe United Nations said more than 300,000 Syrian citizens have died in the last ten years of the war that is still ravaging the country. The conflict, which started |
2022-07-07 | View |
Activists Slam Greece for Pushing Back MigrantsProtestors from human rights organizations descended on the Greek island of Lesbos on Saturday to oppose the deadly pushbacks of migrants trying to reach Europe. The demonstrators expressed their frustration |
2022-07-06 | View |
UNRWA Re-Opens Clinic in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe health centre run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Deraa Camp, south of Syria, has gone operative following reconstruction works. The residents acclaimed |
2022-07-06 | View |
Vulnerable Palestinian Families in Deraa Launch Distress SignalsResidents of Deraa Camp have appealed to expatriates to raise funds for vulnerable families in the area. UN data indicates that Deraa refugee camp is located inside Deraa City, in |
2022-07-06 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Slam Local GovernorResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the mistreatment and apathy of the newly-appointed chief. The chief has reportedly cracked down on civilians and |
2022-07-06 | View |
PRS in Lebanon Call for Urgent Humanitarian Action by UN AgencyPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon have called on UNRWA to take urgent action regarding their abject humanitarian condition in displacement camps across the Lebanese territories. PRS have appealed |
2022-07-05 | View |
Drug Trafficking Increasing in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaReports of drug consumption and trafficking have increasingly emerged in displacement camps for Palestinian refugees across war-torn Syria. Recently, residents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq |
2022-07-05 | View |
Free Medical Days Held in Latakia Refugee CampAlQuds Charity announced the launch of a medical drive in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia. Free medical care will be provided to the refugees at the office of |
2022-07-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Hairdressing Contest in NetherlandsPalestinian refugee Husain AlSheikh Khaled won the first prize in the Skills Heroes hairdressing competition held in The Netherlands. Husain managed to snatch a seat at the Dutch national team |
2022-07-05 | View |
Father of Palestinian Victim Seen in Al-Tadamon Massacre Footage Urges UNHRC to Bring Criminals to JusticeOn behalf of the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) and the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) in London, the father of Palestinian refugee Waseem Seyam, who was identified in |
2022-07-04 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Denounce Attempts to Block Their Return to Yarmouk CampResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have denounced ongoing attempts to block their access to their homes and property in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. Eye-witnesses |
2022-07-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in AlNeirab Camp Denounce Manipulation of Power GeneratorsResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, denounced the dishonesty and corrupt practices of operators of power generators in the camp. A woman |
2022-07-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Wins Mental Math CompetitionPalestinian refugee Majd Mohamed Abu Abed won the first place in an arithmetic contest held in Deraa, south of Syria. Nine-year-old Majd, born and raised in Deraa Camp for Palestinian |
2022-07-04 | View |
AGPS Submitted 20 Documents to UNHRC to Push for Release of Palestinian Prisoners in SyriaOver recent years, AGPS has submitted at least 20 documents at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) about the dire situation of Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria, including those |
2022-07-03 | View |
Member of Pro-Regime Militia Asks for 100 Million Pounds to Release Detained PalestiniansMohamed AlSa’eed, chief commander of Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, ordered the family of a member of the group who has been detained since June to |
2022-07-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Lash Out at UNRWAPalestinian refugees in/from Syria have leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA over its reluctance regarding their cries for help. “We’ve been receiving no more than 20 USD from UNRWA every three |
2022-07-03 | View |
Weddings Marred by Arbitrary Gunshooting in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlHusaniya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, strongly condemned the uncontrolled possession of weapons by pro-government gunmen. In a letter emailed to AGPS, a resident of AlHusainiya |
2022-07-03 | View |
UNRWA Says It Faces $100m Funding Shortage for 2022The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is entering a “danger zone” due to a $100 million budget shortage for 2022, according to |
2022-07-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Slam Apathy of Political FactionsFamilies displaced from Yarmouk and those who have remained in the camp have slammed Palestinian factions, including the Palestine Liberation Organization, for dragging their feet regarding their appeals for urgent |
2022-07-02 | View |
Insect-Staffed Bread Sold in AlNeirab Camp for Palestine RefugeesResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, continue to denounce the poor-quality bread sold in the area, saying worms and insects have been spotted inside bread loafs. In |
2022-07-02 | View |
Syrian Red Crescent Distributes Food Baskets in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Syrian Red Crescent distributed food boxes to Palestinian families in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Over 700 Palestinian families sheltered in the camp benefited from the |
2022-07-02 | View |
Deputy U.S. Representative to UN: Only a Few Hundred Prisoners Released in Syrian Regime AmnestyDeputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Richard Mills has called for further information on the Assad regime’s April 30 amnesty decree, saying the regime has only released |
2022-07-01 | View |
Families Call For Implementation of 2004 Master Plan in Yarmouk CampResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have called on the Syrian authorities to implement the 2004 master plan approved in 2013 regarding damaged buildings. Civilians and |
2022-07-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Call for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance by UNRWAActivists have called on UNRWA to deliver much-needed cash aid to Palestinian refugees in Syria before the holy Eid of Sacrifice. The activists also called on UNRWA to transfer cash |
2022-07-01 | View |
Mobile Network Inoperative in AlNeirab Refugee CampPalestinian refugees sheltered AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syria province of Aleppo, said the telecommunications network has gone out of operation. The situation has been exacerbated by the chronic power |
2022-07-01 | View |
Academics among 2,000 Palestinian Refugees Forcibly Disappeared in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the names of nearly 2,000 Palestinian refugees who have been forcibly disappeared in Syria, among them scores of academics, journalists, and activists. The list includes |
2022-06-30 | View |
280 Palestinian Refugee Families from Syria Facing Squalid Conditions in Bursa280 Palestinian families from Syria sheltered in the Turkish city of Bursa suffer from dire humanitarian conditions as a result of price inflation, exorbitant house rents, and the lack of |
2022-06-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Struggling with Abject Conditions in Khan Dannun CampPalestinian refugee families taking shelter in Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the poor infrastructure and absence of vital facilities in the area. Water supplies have |
2022-06-30 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Means of TransportationCivilians continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give them daily lifts to their destinations and workplaces. Students, workers, and sick people are made to |
2022-06-30 | View |
UN: 306,887 Civilians Killed in Syrian WarThe UN Human Rights Office published a report that, following rigorous assessment and statistical analysis of available data on civilian casualties, estimates that 306,887 civilians were killed between 1 |
2022-06-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Terrorized by Blast in Syria’s AlMuzeireeb TownExplosive devices went off after they were planted by an anonymous militia in AlMuzeireeb town, in Deraa, south of Syria. Heavy material damage was reported in the blast. Commercial shops |
2022-06-29 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Damascus Announces New Passport ProceduresThe Palestine Embassy in Damascus called on Palestinians in Syria who applied for Palestinian passports to show up at the embassy office after they receive a text message to that |
2022-06-29 | View |
Free Medical Days Held in AlNeirab Refugee CampThe Quds Charity, in cooperation with specialized clinics in al-Jazmatiya area in the Damascene neighborhood of al-Midan, announced the launch of free medical days in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees |
2022-06-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Student Obtains Highest Score at Turkish UniversityPalestinian refugee student Shadi Hamdan obtained a score of 4,00/4,08 as part of his computer engineering studies at Koç University, in the cosmopolitan and vibrant city of Istanbul |
2022-06-28 | View |
Palestinian Flag Flown at Australian SchoolA school in Australia was forced to fly the Palestinian flag after the Palestinian refugee girl Yasmeen Mushainesh refused to go to the school for two days until the administration |
2022-06-28 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Grappling with Dire Conditions in JordanPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan have denounced delays in aid delivery by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Palestinian refugee |
2022-06-28 | View |
AGPS Takes Part in Humanitarian Communication CourseAGPS media chief Fayez Abu Eid participated in a training course on communication in humanitarian organizations, held by the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) in London, in partnership with Al Jazeera |
2022-06-28 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Residents Call on UNRWA to Launch Reconstruction WorksThe Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is expected to carry out reconstruction works at Assad Ibn AlFurat School, in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The residents have slammed |
2022-06-27 | View |
China provides US$ 1 Million for Food Assistance to Palestine RefugeesThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) received a contribution of US$ 1 million from the Government of the People’s Republic of |
2022-06-27 | View |
Power Cut Off in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPower has been cut off in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia, following the rainstorm that hit the area. Power has also been cut off in AlMukhtar neighborhood for |
2022-06-27 | View |
Calls Launched for Coronavirus Vaccine Doses in Jaramana CampActivists have called upon residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, to take anti-coronavirus vaccine doses in order to help curtail the virus propagation in the camp |
2022-06-27 | View |
2 Children among 636 Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in Syria PrisonsA report released by AGPS on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture documented the death of 636 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syria’s state-run prisons, among 34 |
2022-06-26 | View |
3 Palestinians Brought Before European Courts over War Crime AllegationsAt least three Palestinian refugees have been brought before courts in European countries over war crime allegations in Syria. Two others have been accused of committing war crimes. In 2017 |
2022-06-26 | View |
Palestinians among 13 Asylum Seekers Rescued off TurkeyTurkish coast guard rescued on June 24 a group of 13 migrants, mostly Palestinians, as they attempted to reach the Greek island of Samos. The migrants launched distress signals after |
2022-06-26 | View |
Dozens of Palestinians from Syria Graduate from European High SchoolsHundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have achieved success stories, despite the traumatic upshots wrought by the daily scenes of bloodshed and destruction across the embattled Syrian territories. Recently |
2022-06-26 | View |
Rights Group: Financial Gap of Palestine Refugee Agency AlarmingAssociation 302 for Defense of Refugees Rights has expressed concern over UNRWA’s funding shortage after its Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said the Agency is forced to operate with a funding gap |
2022-06-25 | View |
Rainstorm Hits AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees in LatakiaA torrential downpour rocked AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia, northwest of Syria, resulting in heavy material damage. The violent storm hit Latkia at 03:00 a.m. Civilian property |
2022-06-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Launch Distress SignalsActivists in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have called on Palestinian expatriates to raise funds in order to assist vulnerable families. AlNeirab camp |
2022-06-25 | View |
UNRWA to Start Flour Distribution for Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA said it will start distributing flour supplies to registered families, in cooperation with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR). The move will see the day as of |
2022-06-25 | View |
Guterres: Supporting UN’s Palestine Refugee Agency Means ‘Investing in Stability for the Region’Investing in the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, is also “investing in stability” for the entire Middle East region, the UN chief Antonio Guterres told a pledging conference |
2022-06-24 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Raise Funds to Reconstruct Destroyed PropertyA number of displaced Palestinian families who returned to Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, have raised funds in an attempt to help reconstruct the ravaged infrastructure and rehabilitate vital facilities |
2022-06-24 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Call for Urgent Action by UNRWA, Palestine EmbassyPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Egypt continue to rail against the apathy maintained by UNRWA and the Palestine Embassy regarding their appeals for humanitarian, legal, and socio-economic protection. A |
2022-06-24 | View |
Maintenance Works Launched in Deraa Refugee CampLocal authorities repaired parts of the sewage network in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Municipality staff workers replaced a 30-meter line of dilapidated pipes and repaired other |
2022-06-24 | View |
100 Palestinian Refugee Children Denied Access to Education in EsenyurtThe Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR) said it has identified the names of 100 Palestinian refugee children from Syria who have been denied access to education in Esenyurt, in |
2022-06-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Urge UNRWA to Increase Cash AidPalestinian refugees in Syria have called on UNRWA to increase humanitarian aid and cash grants and to deliver them to the concerned refugees every month rather than every four months |
2022-06-23 | View |
PLO Official Meets with Rubble-Clearance Committee of Yarmouk CampHead of the Department of Refugee Affairs of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Dr. Ahmad Abu Holi and the Palestine Ambassador in Damascus Dr. Samir AlRefa’i met on June 22 |
2022-06-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Held Captive by Syrian Opposition for 6th MonthPalestinian refugee Ahmad Othman Arrar, aged 34, has been detained by the Syrian opposition forces for the sixth consecutive month. Ahmad was arrested as he attempted to illegally cross the |
2022-06-23 | View |
UN Delegation Shows Up in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaA delegation of UNRWA Advisory Commission members visited UNRWA in Syria on the 18and 19June 2022, the first such visit since the conflict started in the country over a decade |
2022-06-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from Syria PrisonsSyrian security forces released on Monday a resident of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Oweis Malek AlNaser, from the Muzeireeb’s displaced community, was released following two years |
2022-06-22 | View |
UNRWA Starts Cash Aid Distribution for Palestinian Refugees in LebanonUNRWA said it has started cash aid distribution for Palestinian refugees from Syria. The cash allowance covers the Months of May and June. The grants will be transferred through OMT |
2022-06-22 | View |
Literacy Course Held in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaThe Palestinian Red Crescent Organization, in cooperation with the Danish Red Cross, held literacy and adult education courses for women in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. The |
2022-06-22 | View |
Swedish Authorities Drag Feet over Palestinian Refugee Student’s Appeal for CitizenshipPalestinian refugee Mohamed Abassi has received no reply over his appeal for Swedish citizenship which he had submitted since 2018. Mohamed arrived in Sweden in 2014 with his younger brother |
2022-06-21 | View |
2 More Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonsAGPS has documented the death of two Palestinian refugees under torture in Syria’s state-run prisons, according to a testimony by an ex-prisoner released on August 01, 2014. 20-year-old Marwan AlMousa |
2022-06-21 | View |
500 Families from Yarmouk Refugee Camp Sign Memorandum Handed Over to Int’l DelegationResidents of Yarmouk Camp handed over two memorandums to the UN delegation that showed up in Yarmouk Camp on June 18. The residents called for increased support to UNRWA’s emergency |
2022-06-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Cultural Competition in SyriaPalestinian student Yazen Hosam AlNono, from the Damascus Training Centre, won the first prize in a cultural competition held at AlAssad Bibliothèque. 120 young men and women participated in |
2022-06-21 | View |
On World Refugee Day, Thousands of Palestinian Refugee Families in/from Syria Torn from HomeJune 20 marks the World Refugee Day, an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe and people who have been forced to flee their |
2022-06-20 | View |
Reconstruction Works Launched in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Yarmouk Camp municipality embarked on Sunday on maintenance works to rehabilitate the sewerage network. Local sources said the municipality mayor, engineer Rola Maw’ed, is supervising the progress of reconstruction |
2022-06-20 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Slam UNRWA StaffPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) have accused a UNRWA staff worker in Lebanon of stealing fuel supplies allotted to vulnerable PRS families in AlBekaa Valley. PRS activists pointed the finger |
2022-06-20 | View |
New Medical Units Opened Up at Yaffa Hospital in DamascusThe Palestine Ambassador to Damascus Dr. Samir AlRefa’i inaugurated new medical units at the Yaffa Medical Complex in AlMezzah, west of Damascus. Director of the Palestinian Red Crescent Organization |
2022-06-20 | View |
4,116 Palestinians Pronounced Dead in Syria since Conflict OutbreakAGPS has documented the death of 4,116 Palestinian refugees, including 493 women and girls, in Syria's war as the country's fragile stateless minority struggles to survive in |
2022-06-19 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Facing Ambivalent Legal StatusPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria have been subjected to a frail legal status in Egypt, where they are treated as foreigners rather than asylum-seekers fleeing war-stricken zones. Palestinians from |
2022-06-19 | View |
UN Delegation Pays Visit to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugeesa delegation of UNRWA Advisory Commission members visited UNRWA in Syria on the 18and 19June 2022, the first such visit since the conflict started in the country over a decade |
2022-06-19 | View |
Residents Warn of Child Abductions on the Rise in Syria’s Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to sound alarm bells over the simmering child abductions in the area. Over recent years, several civilians, including children, have gone missing |
2022-06-19 | View |
Number of Displaced Palestinian Children Taking Up Smoking in Syria Goes UpScores of Palestinian children have been spotted taking up cigarettes and hookah in displacement camps across war-torn Syria as a means to escape the scenes of violence, bloodshed, and dislocation |
2022-06-18 | View |
UN Syria Commission of Inquiry on Syria: Member States Must Establish Mechanism for Missing PersonsChair of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, Paulo Pinheiro, said that Member States must act now on behalf of the millions who are looking for |
2022-06-18 | View |
Property-Theft ongoing in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesReports of burglary continue to emerge in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees had been taking shelter. Anonymous gangsters have reportedly stolen furniture from abandoned buildings |
2022-06-18 | View |
Transportation Crisis Exacerbated by Fuel Shortage in DamascusDamascus Governor issued a decision to stop supplying minibus drivers with fuel on Fridays and Saturdays due to fuel shortage. Palestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps in and near Damascus |
2022-06-18 | View |
Palestinian Couple Achieve Success Story in TurkeyA Palestinian refugee from Syria and his wife have had their graduation project selected as the best at the Turkish state university of Harran in Şanlıurfa. Palestinian refugee Abdul |
2022-06-17 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Ahmed AlHasan Killed by Syrian RegimeNine years on, the family of Palestinian surgeon Ahmad AlHasan continue to remember his death with deep sorrow. Ahmad was killed on June 17, 2013. His brother said he was |
2022-06-17 | View |
Humanitarian Condition Exacerbated by Transportation Crisis in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesStudents and workers at AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give them daily lifts to their academic |
2022-06-17 | View |
Palestinians among 2.4 Million People Benefiting from Aid from TurkeyOn Wednesday, the United Nations said that more than 2.4 million Syrians benefit monthly from humanitarian aid through the Bab al-Hawa crossing on the border with Turkey. This came |
2022-06-17 | View |
Aleppo Merchants Blackmailed by Syrian RegimeMerchants, including Palestinian refugees, have reportedly been blackmailed by Syrian security forces, particularly in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. A number of merchants have been forced to pay exorbitant |
2022-06-16 | View |
Gunshooting Banned in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesLiwaa AlQuds group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, said any party involved in gunshooting in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, north of Syria, will be subjected to harsh |
2022-06-16 | View |
Syria Conflict Left Generations of Palestinians, Syrians at LossThe Syria Economic Monitor (SEM), a new semi-annual economic publication of the World Bank, said the Syrian conflict has left generations of people living in the war-torn country lost. SEM |
2022-06-16 | View |
First Aid Training Courses Held in Yarmouk CampOn June 15, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross in Damascus, held a training session on first aid basics at its |
2022-06-16 | View |
Rights Group: Increasing Pressure on UNRWA Chief Sends Strong Message to Int’l CommunityAssociation 302 for Defense of Refugees Rights said the reactions made by Palestinian communities and CSOs have pressurized the UNRWA Commissioner-General to reconsider its intent to delegate its services to |
2022-06-15 | View |
Humanitarian Condition Exacerbated by Transportation Crisis in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesStudents in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have voiced concerns that they won’t be able to reach their academic institutions to sit for |
2022-06-15 | View |
Border Agency: Illegal Entries into EU up 82% This YearThe number of detected illegal migration entries into the European Union in the first five months of 2022 was more than 86,000, or 82% more than in the same |
2022-06-15 | View |
Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Syria Gripped with Water CrisisPalestinian refugees sheltered in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to launch distress calls over the water blackout, which has been ongoing for years. Civilians have found |
2022-06-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camps Transfer Dead Relatives to Another CemeteryA number of Palestinian refugees sheltered in Deraa displacement camp, south of Syria, have transferred the bodies of their deceased relatives from the local cemetery to another location after the |
2022-06-14 | View |
Artist Safa Sultan Calls for Raising Funds for Reconstruction of Yarmouk CampPalestinian singer Safaa Sultan has launched calls for raising funds in order to reconstruct the ravaged Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Safaa said positive responses have been |
2022-06-14 | View |
Lazzarini: UNRWA’s Mission IrreplaceableCommissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philip Lazzarini, said that "there are no plans to delegate UNRWA's tasks to other parties, but |
2022-06-14 | View |
Liwaa AlQuds Opens Up New Office in MoscowLiwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, opened a new office in Moscow, Russia. Sources close to Liwaa AlQuds chief, Mohamed AlSa’id, published the latter’s photos while on |
2022-06-14 | View |
Marginalized Palestinian Refugees Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian Action by UN AgencyPalestinian refugees and activists in Syria have called on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to take urgent humanitarian action regarding |
2022-06-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Drowns on School Trip in SyriaA Palestinian child drowned in a pool in Deraa while on a school trip. 13-year-old Kais Firas AlMesri, a 7th grader, was transferred to an intensive care unit at AlRahma |
2022-06-13 | View |
Palestinian Red Crescent Pays Visit to Elderly People in Yarmouk CampRepresentatives of the Palestinian Red Crescent paid a visit to elderly people sheltered in the ravaged Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The Red Crescent team provided free |
2022-06-13 | View |
UNRWA Launches Anti-Smoking CampaignUNRWA education program organized an awareness campaign entitled “Health is Wealth” in an attempt to combat the increase of cigarette smoking among adolescents. 250 students from UNRWA schools in Homs |
2022-06-13 | View |
Syrian Regime Tightens Grip on AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesSyrian security forces have tightened the noose around the main entrances of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees and nearby areas. Civilians and vehicles passing through a checkpoint pitched near AlSabina |
2022-06-12 | View |
Deraa Camp Cemetery Ravaged by Anonymous PartyResidents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees said the local cemetery has been ravaged and headstones stolen by anonymous gangsters. A resident said he reached out to the police station |
2022-06-12 | View |
Humanitarian Situation in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Exacerbated by Power BlackoutResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said power has been operative only for one hour a day, resulting in food spoilage. Students and schoolchildren have |
2022-06-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Husain Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 9th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Omar Husain, born in 1997, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the ninth consecutive year. Mohamed, raised in Deraa camp, south of Syria, was |
2022-06-12 | View |
Former Gov’t Official: Mass Graves Are Still Being Dug by Syrian RegimeMass graves are still being dug in Syria today, filled with victims of the ongoing conflict and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, an anonymous whistleblower known as "the gravedigger" |
2022-06-11 | View |
Increasing Number of Families Return to Yarmouk CampAn increasing number of families have returned to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. A number of returnees told AGPS that they have been able to reconstruct one |
2022-06-11 | View |
Turkish Foreign Ministry Bans Renewing Visas for Tourists, StudentsTurkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said migrants who obtained touristic visas after February 10, 2022 will not get residency permits. Students who ended their studies in Turkey should also go |
2022-06-11 | View |
Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp Grappling with Bread CrisisPalestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, slammed the Social Development Committee for turning its back on their calls to work out the bread crisis. Civilians continue |
2022-06-11 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Alarming in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the poor infrastructure and absence of vital services in the area, saying the three municipalities in charge of AlHusainiya have failed |
2022-06-10 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Volunteer for Ruble-ClearanceCSOs and civilians in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have started clearing debris from Beer AlSaba’ neighborhood. Seven families raised funds for the initiative. Activists lashed out |
2022-06-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Syria Weightlifting ChampionshipPalestinian refugee Wasfi AlShawish won the first place in the physical strength and weightlifting championship in the Syrian Arab Republic, in the second such consecutive triumph. Wasfi is a resident |
2022-06-10 | View |
AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Suffering Poor SewerageResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestine refugees in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo have launched cries for help over poor sanitation networks and improper sewage disposal. Families sheltered near |
2022-06-10 | View |
Drug Abuse Increasing in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaReports of drug consumption and trafficking have increasingly emerged in displacement camps for Palestinian refugees across war-torn Syria. Over recent years, members of pro-regime militias have been accused of running |
2022-06-09 | View |
Hindarat Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire Humanitarian ConditionPalestinian refugees sheltered in Hindarat Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have accused UNRWA and the other concerned relief institutions of dragging their feet over their appeals for |
2022-06-09 | View |
Residents of Al Ramadan Refugee Camp Facing Abject ConditionsResidents 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 |
2022-06-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mustafa Ayoub Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Mustafa Ali Ayoub, born on August 11, 1996, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 10th consecutive year. Mustafa was kidnapped by Syrian security forces |
2022-06-09 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Families Slam Apathy of Damascus GovernorateActivists and residents of Yarmouk Camp continue to slam Damascus authorities over their apathy regarding their appeals to reconstruct destroyed premises and facilitate civilians’ return to the camp. The refugees |
2022-06-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Provides Testimony about His Incarceration in SyriaPalestinian refugee Thaer Abdul Razak Abdul Rahim has revealed shocking details about his secret detention in a Syrian regime prison. Speaking with Zaman Al Wasl news site, Thaer said his |
2022-06-08 | View |
Turkish Foreign Ministry: UNRWA Services Contribute to Regional StabilityOn Tuesday, 7 June, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, concluded a two-day visit to Ankara |
2022-06-08 | View |
Turkey Imposes New Measures for Temporary Protection CardThe Syrian-Turkish Joint Committee announced on Tuesday that the Turkish Immigration Department has started adopting new procedures in order to grant the temporary protection card (kimlik) to new refugees coming |
2022-06-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Call for Equitable Access to Education Services in LebanonPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon are considered as foreigners rather than asylum seekers fleeing war and economic hardship. Several students have had difficulties gaining access to local universities |
2022-06-07 | View |
UNRWA to Rehabilitate 3 Premises in Yarmouk CampUNRWA has carried out reconstruction works in an attempt to rehabilitate its school, a community centre, and an aid distribution centre in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus |
2022-06-07 | View |
Experts Slam UNRWA Decision to Form Advisory Educational CommitteeAssociation 302 for Defense of Refugees Rights condemned UNRWA’s decision to launch an Education Expert Advisory Group, saying the move is a prototype of suspicious partnerships. The Association called on |
2022-06-07 | View |
Palestinian Migrants Quarantined in Greece, Others Unaccounted forA boat carrying 18 illegal migrants, mostly Palestinians, was intercepted off the Greek island of Chios. The migrants fled to a nearby forest where they were arrested by Greek |
2022-06-07 | View |
Journalist Pushes for Public Release of Footage Documenting Murder of 250 Civilians in Damascus MassacreChief-editor of Zaman Al Wasl newspaper Fathi Ibrahim Fayad has called upon Amsterdam University to release the 26 footages which it had received of the Tadamun massacre, in Damascus. This |
2022-06-06 | View |
PLO: UNRWA’s Mission IrreplaceableThe Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) said UNRWA’s role is vital and irreplaceable for Palestine refugees. The PLO said UNRWA was created by General Assembly resolution 302 (IV), with the mandate |
2022-06-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Pistol Shooting Competition in SpainPalestinian-Syrian youth Saeed Kazak won the first place in the 50-meter pistol shooting event held as part of the International Olympic Shooting Competition, organized by the Spanish Shooting Club in |
2022-06-06 | View |
90 Palestinian Students Take Part in Preparatory, Secondary School Exams in SyriaPalestinian refugee students sheltered in northern Syria displacement camps have started to take their final exams as of Saturday, June 4. Local CSOs said 90 Palestinian refugee students sheltered in |
2022-06-06 | View |
Palestinian Family Reveals Shocking Details about Tadamun Massacre by Syrian RegimeDW news site conducted an interview with the family of Waseem Siyam, the victim of the Tadamun massacre perpetrated by pro-regime militias in 2013. In late April 2022, a |
2022-06-03 | View |
UNRWA Rehabilitates 3 Premises in Yarmouk Refugee CampUNRWA has carried out reconstruction works in an attempt to rehabilitate its school, a community centre, and an aid distribution centre in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus |
2022-06-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in AlNeirab Camp Denounce Manipulation of Power GeneratorsResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, denounced the dishonesty and corrupt practices of operators of power generators in the camp. A woman |
2022-06-03 | View |
Insect-Staffed Bread Sold in Jaramana Camp for Palestine RefugeesResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to denounce the poor-quality bread sold in the area, saying worms and insects have been spotted inside bread loafs |
2022-06-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Threatened with Deportation from TurkeyTurkish authorities detained on Friday, May 27, Palestinian refugee Khaled Hasan as he attempted to renew his temporary protection card “kimlik” at an immigration office in Beyazit, in Istanbul. Khaled |
2022-05-31 | View |
AGPS Issues New Report about Compulsory Child Care in SwedenAGPS issued a new report about compulsory childcare in Sweden to raise awareness about the tragedy of migrant families whose children were taken away from them by force under the |
2022-05-31 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Libya Announces Decision to Repatriate Illegal Palestinian MigrantsThe Palestine Embassy in Libya said every Palestinian refugee who illegally enters the Libyan territories will be systematically deported to his/her place of departure. The refugee will also be made |
2022-05-31 | View |
Over 800 Students from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Sit for Exams in SyriaOver 300 Palestinian refugee students sheltered in AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, showed up at examination centres to sit for the baccalaureate exams. Another 500 students |
2022-05-31 | View |
Rights Group: Syrian Regime Holding Criminal Amjad Yousef Who Killed and Raped Dozens in al Tadamun MassacreThe Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) revealed in its latest report that the Syrian regime is currently holding the criminal Amjad Yousef, who killed dozens of Syrians in addition |
2022-05-30 | View |
UNRWA Chief Reopens Premises in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThis week, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, inaugurated an UNRWA school and health centre and |
2022-05-30 | View |
Flag March Held in Northern Syria Displacement Camps in Solidarity with Palestinian PeopleDozens of Palestinians and Syrians sheltered in the northern Syrian province of Idlib participated in a flag march in solidarity with Palestinians in the occupied territories. The march held |
2022-05-30 | View |
Calls Launched for Anti-Coronavirus Vaccines in Jaramana CampActivists have called upon residents of Jaramana Camp to take anti-coronavirus vaccine doses in order to help curtail the virus propagation in the camp. The calls were launched following a |
2022-05-30 | View |
AGPS Issues New Report about Compulsory Child Care in SwedenAGPS issued a new report about compulsory childcare in Sweden to raise awareness about the tragedy of migrant families whose children were taken away from them by force under the |
2022-05-29 | View |
‘Ask the Hole’ A Palestinian Mother Was Told as She Appealed for Information about Her Forcibly-Disappeared Son in SyriaA Palestinian woman was sarcastically told by Syrian security forces “look him up in the Tadhamun hole” as she called for information about her forcibly-disappeared son. The regime officers were |
2022-05-29 | View |
3 Palestinians from Syria Detained by Turkish PoliceThree Palestinians from Syria: Ahmad AlMakhous, Hasan Methkal, and Mohamed Abdullah Issa, residents of Yarmouk Camp in Syria, were detained by Turkish police. Police said the refugees do not hold |
2022-05-29 | View |
Rights Group Calls for Releasing Prisoners, Missing in Syria17 CSOs in Syria have called for a central and independent international mechanism to coordinate efforts to release prisoners and forcibly-disappeared persons in Syria. In a joint statement, the CSOs |
2022-05-29 | View |
2 Palestinian Brothers Pronounced Dead on Migration RouteA Palestinian refugee family said their son Mahmoud Ali Tayeh who had gone missing off the Tunisian coast has just been pronounced dead. Mahmoud’s death was confirmed on Friday, just |
2022-05-28 | View |
Palestinian Artist Expresses Solidarity with Family of 2 Victims of Migrant BoatPalestinian cartoonist Ahmed Kaddoura drew a painting expressing his solidarity with the victims of the boat that sank off the Tunisian coast a few days ago. Kaddoura said the painting |
2022-05-28 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in GazaA vigil was held by the Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians of Syria in Gaza outside of UNRWA headquarters in the besieged enclave to speak out against delays in aid delivery |
2022-05-28 | View |
Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Water DearthHundreds 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 |
2022-05-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead, His Brother Missing as Migrant Boat Sinks off Tunisian CoastPalestinian refugee Husain Ali Tayeh, who disappeared off Tunisian seashores, was pronounced dead while his brother’s condition remains unknown, according to their family. The family’s friends in Tunisia headed for |
2022-05-27 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Damascus: Migration via Libyan Route PerilousThe Palestine Embassy in Damascus warned against the life-threatening risks of illegal migration through the Libyan route. In a statement issued on May 26, the Embassy said hundreds of Palestinian |
2022-05-27 | View |
Residents of Hindarat Camp Denounce Property-TheftPalestinian refugee families sheltered in and around Hindarat Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have raised concerns over the increasing theft attempts and home-burglary reported in the area |
2022-05-27 | View |
UNRWA to Distribute Food Aid for Palestinians of SyriaThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said food aid items will be distributed to the refugees, in cooperation with the General |
2022-05-27 | View |
2 Palestinian Women Rescued, 6 Missing as Boat Drowns off MediterraneanTwo Palestinian refugee women were rescued and six others have been unaccounted for after a boat sank off the southern Tunisian coast of Kerkennah. The boat with dozens of illegal |
2022-05-26 | View |
Foreign Ministry: 5 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Missing as Boat Sinks off TunisiaThe Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said Wednesday that its embassy in Tunisia was following up on the condition of migrants, including five Palestinians, whose boat capsized off |
2022-05-26 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Husain and Mahmoud Tayeh MissingThe family of Palestinian brothers Husain Ali Tayeh, born in 1999, and Mahmoud Alid Tayeh, born in 2001, have appealed to international human rights organizations to work on identifying their |
2022-05-26 | View |
6 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Detained in LibyaSix Palestinian refugees from Syria have been detained along with other asylum seekers by Libyan authorities since May 25. The asylum seekers were transferred to custody in the city of |
2022-05-26 | View |
Palestinian-Iraqi Refugee Dies Under Torture in SyriaIraqi-Palestinian refugee Amer Lutfi Mohamed AlQudsiya died under torture in Syrian regime prisons. His family was updated about his death following the latest amnesty issued by the country’s president Bashar |
2022-05-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested in The Netherlands over War Crime AllegationsDutch police arrested on Tuesday, May 24, a Palestinian refugee from his house in Kerkrade village over suspicions of involvement in war crimes and crimes against humanity. The refugee was |
2022-05-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Missing after Migrant Boat Sets Sail from TunisiaResidents of AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia, have launched appeals for information about the condition and whereabouts of their relatives who have gone missing after they boarded a |
2022-05-25 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Damascus Issues New Passport ProceduresThe Palestine Embassy in Damascus said Palestinians who apply for passport issuance or renewal starting April 12 should show up at the embassy headquarters and present the required identity documents |
2022-05-25 | View |
UNRWA Holds Training Courses for 9th GradersTutorials have been held by UNRWA for 9th graders who are about to sit for the national exams starting May 29. The courses are held between May 8-19. In the |
2022-05-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over Forced Military Conscription by Syrian RegimeScores of Palestinian refugees sheltered in war-torn Syria have sounded distress signals over the arbitrary manhunts and security sweeps launched by the Syrian regime which they said are a prelude |
2022-05-24 | View |
Palestinians Slam Diaspora Union over Fruitless Meeting with Syrian PresidentPalestinian activists and CSOs launched an e-petition condemning a meeting between the Union of Palestinian Diaspora in Europe and Syria’s President Bashar AlAssad. The petition says the meeting amounts to |
2022-05-24 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Denied Humanitarian Asylum in SwedenThe Swedish migration authorities have denied Palestinian-Syrian refugees coming from Gulf countries the right to asylum, leaving them face-to-face with an ambivalent fate. Palestinian refugees from Syria who wish to |
2022-05-24 | View |
Life of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Threatened by FiresThe Syria Response Coordinators group said so far fires broke out in 82 tent camps out of 112 set up for displaced families in northern Syria. A number of deaths |
2022-05-24 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally Outside of PLO Office in GazaA vigil was held by the Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza to push for urgent humanitarian action regarding the squalid situation in the besieged enclave. Palestinian refugees |
2022-05-23 | View |
Palestinian Family Denies Syrian Regime Released Their SonThe family of Palestinian refugee Yousef Mohamed Maw’ed denied reports that the Syrian regime released their relative from prison. Yousef has been forcibly disappeared by the Syrian regime for the |
2022-05-23 | View |
Migrants Subjected to Increasing Human Rights Abuses in GreeceIncidents of racist violence have been increasingly reported among Palestinian refugees and other asylum seekers in Greece. Recently, a number of Palestinian refugees said they were heavily beaten by Greek |
2022-05-23 | View |
Aid Items Distributed to Palestinian Orphans in DamascusThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief distributed meat portions to a number of families sheltered in Yarmouk Camp and Qudsaya town, south of Damascus. The Association also distributed cash grants |
2022-05-23 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Appeal for Urgent Return to Yarmouk CampFour years after the Syrian regime regained control over Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, displaced Palestinian families continue to call on the concerned authorities to allow them |
2022-05-22 | View |
Dozens of Dead Bodies Trapped Under Rubble in Yarmouk CampScores of dead bodies in the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk, south of Damascus, remain trapped under the mounds of debris piled up in the camp. The victims were mostly |
2022-05-22 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Facing Ambivalent Legal StatusPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria have been subjected to a frail legal status in Egypt, where they are treated as foreigners rather than asylum-seekers fleeing war-stricken zones. Palestinians from |
2022-05-22 | View |
Palestinian from Syria Detained in Turkey Launches Cry for HelpPalestinian refugee Dhiaa AlDeen AlKubra, who has been held in Turkish custody for the eighth day, has appealed to the Palestine Embassy in Turkey, the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad |
2022-05-22 | View |
Displaced Families Appeal for Rehabilitation of Deraa CampResidents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, have called on the international human rights organizations to work on rehabilitating schools and vital premises, particularly healthcare facilities, which |
2022-05-21 | View |
WHO: 700,000 Children Facing Hunger in SyriaSeven hundred thousand more children face hunger in Syria due to the country’s continuously deteriorating economy, especially in northeast Syria, said the World Health Organization (WHO). In the last six |
2022-05-21 | View |
Khan Dannun Camp Residents Denounce Spread of RodentsResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to set off alarm bells over the mounds of trash and debris piled up in civilian neighborhoods and |
2022-05-21 | View |
15 Turkish Provinces Suspend Granting Refugee Visas, Protection CardsThe Directorate of Integration and Communication run by the Turkish migration authorities suspended applications for protection cards (kimlik) and visas in 15 provinces. The list of provinces includes Istanbul, Ankara |
2022-05-21 | View |
AGPS Denies Syrian Regime Intends to Release Palestinian RefugeesDespite the recent decree issued by Syria’s president Bashar AlAsad giving a general amnesty to people convicted on terrorism charges before 30 April 2022, the Syrian regime has not confirmed |
2022-05-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Concerned over Forced Deportation from EgyptPalestinians from Syria in Egypt said the Egyptian authorities earmarked their passports and travel documents with a refoulement stamp. A number of refugees told AGPS that elementary and high schools |
2022-05-20 | View |
Retail Centre Opened in Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Syrian Trade Corporation opened a consumer retail center in Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. The centre contains a device for stamping smart cards and delivering |
2022-05-20 | View |
Palestinian-Turkish Association Launches Educational Initiative in Northern Syria Displacement CampsKhayra Ummah organization launched an educational drive in favour of displaced children sheltered in northern Syria displacement camps. The organization will provide teacher training courses in an attempt to enhance |
2022-05-20 | View |
Saudi Arabia Denies Holders of Palestinian-Syrian Travel Documents in Egypt Right to PilgrimageSaudi Arabia has banned the entry of Palestinian refugees with Syrian travel documents and currently taking shelter in Egypt to perform pilgrimage in the Kingdom. A number of Palestinian-Syrian refugees |
2022-05-19 | View |
Ex-Prisoner: Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Regime PrisonAn ex-prisoner called Ahmad, recently released from the regime’s Sednaya Military Prison in Syria said Palestinian refugee Anas Malkash, nicknamed Abu Jamila, from Hjeira town, south of Damascus, was fatally |
2022-05-19 | View |
Damascus Governor Meets Palestinian Diaspora CommunitiesDamascus Governor Eng. Adel Aleibi met with a delegation of the General Secretariat of the Union of Palestinian Communities, Institutions and Events in the Diaspora (Europe), on Tuesday, May 17th |
2022-05-19 | View |
AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Dire ConditionsResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been enduring squalid conditions due to the absence of vital services and loss of livelihoods. Eleven years into the conflict |
2022-05-19 | View |
Palestinian Prisoners’ Families Appeal to Syrian Regime to Include Their Relatives in Presidential AmnestyFamilies of Palestinian refugees forcibly disappeared in Syria’s state-run prisons continue to call on the United Nations, international human rights organizations, and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) to pressurize the |
2022-05-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ends Prison-Term in SyriaPalestinian refugee Osama Rateb Ibrahim, a resident of Deraa Camp, south of Syria, was released from the Adra Central Prison in Syria, where he had been incarcerated for nearly one |
2022-05-18 | View |
EU Denies Reports It Is Reducing UNRWA FundingThe European Union has denied reports claiming the bloc intends to reduce its funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), describing them as "false |
2022-05-18 | View |
Activists Appeal for Release of Palestinian Refugee Detained in TurkeyPalestinian activists have launched appeals for releasing Palestinian refugee Dhiaa AlDeen AlKubra, who has been held in Turkish custody for the fourth day. Dhiaa was arrested in Istanbul on his |
2022-05-18 | View |
Drug Trafficking Reported in AlNeirab Camp, pro-Regime Militias Held AccountableReports of drug consumption and trafficking have increasingly emerged in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. Over recent years, members of Liwaa AlQuds |
2022-05-17 | View |
UN: 1,200 Families in Palestinian Refugee Camp of Yarmouk Struggling for SurvivalDirector of UNRWA Affairs in Syria Amanya Michael-Ebye stated: “Some 1200 families have returned to Yarmouk; they live amidst rubble and possibly around unexploded devices, in very dire conditions.” |
2022-05-17 | View |
Palestinian Woman Hoda AlRoba Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 9th YearPalestinian refugee Hoda Shahada AlRoba has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the 9th consecutive year. Hoda was arrested as she attempted to enter bread to starved families |
2022-05-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Denounce Racist Attacks in GreecePalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syrian to Greece said they have been subjected to racist violations by Greek police and nationals. A few days ago, a driver shot and injured |
2022-05-17 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Crack Down on Palestinian RefugeesSyrian border forces arrested a Palestinian refugee and banned others from crossing the borders with Lebanon. The refugees presented exit permits from Syrian migration authorities in Ein Kersh. A number |
2022-05-16 | View |
Judicial Source: Palestinian Refugees in Syria Excluded from Presidential AmnestyA Syrian judicial source stated that the recently issued presidential amnesty decree includes Syrians exclusively, in accordance with the Syrian Nationality Law. Palestinians or any other nationalities are excluded from |
2022-05-16 | View |
Activists Warn Yarmouk Residents against Attempts to Turn Their Property into Bargaining ChipsActivists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property at low prices |
2022-05-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Earns Coach Diploma in The NetherlandsPalestinian refugee Mohammed Marwan Maw’ed obtained a coach diploma from ABC Swim School in the Netherlands. Mohamed, born in 1984 in Yarmouk camp, is a graduate of the Sports Institute |
2022-05-16 | View |
On Int’l Day of Families … Thousands of Palestinian Refugee Families in/from Syria Torn from HomeTens of thousands of Palestinians in/from Syria have been dispersed by the conflict and remain away from their homes and families. Torn from the nourishment of home and warmth of |
2022-05-15 | View |
Cultural Exhibition Held in AlBab on 74th Anniversary of Palestinian NakbaAn exhibition to display Palestinian cultural heritage was opened up on May 14 in AlBab city, in northern Syria, to mark the 74th anniversary of the Israeli-inflicted Nakba of 1948 |
2022-05-15 | View |
Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education Extends Deadline for India ScholarshipsThe Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research extended the deadline for applications for the India Scholarship for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (Master’s, Ph.D.) for the academic |
2022-05-15 | View |
Food Aid Distributed in Northern Syria Displacement CampsGoal association has distributed food parcels to a number of displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, north of Syria. Over 250 Palestinian refugee families have |
2022-05-15 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Damascus Mark 74th Anniversary of Nakba DayThe Palestine Embassy in Damascus marked on Saturday, May 14, the 74th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba. Palestine Ambassador in Damascus Dr. Samir AlRefa’i said the Nakba comes while the |
2022-05-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Pronounced Dead in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Lamyaa Hasan Mer’i died in a road accident in Khan Eshieh Camp, in Rif Dimashq, on her way to the local market. Lamyaa was fatally hit by a |
2022-05-14 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Camp Appeal for Urgent UNRWA AidResidents of AlNeirab Camp slammed UNRWA for delaying delivery of much-needed cash aid. The protracted conflict has devastated human security and left 91 per cent of the 438,000 Palestine |
2022-05-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Rescues German Woman Attempting SuicideGerman news outlets acclaimed the efforts made by Palestinian refugee Ahmed Abu Sweid to rescue a German girl who risked to drown in an aqueduct in the Friedrich Heine district |
2022-05-14 | View |
European Union Announces EUR 246 Million Contribution in Support of Palestine RefugeesThe European Union announced a three-year multiyear contribution of EUR 246 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In a |
2022-05-13 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Writer Faysal AlHourani Passes AwayPalestinian writer and researcher Faisal Hourani passed away, on Thursday, in Geneva at the age of 83. The Palestinian Authority paid a heartfelt tribute to the intellectual leader, stressing that |
2022-05-13 | View |
Law 03/2018 Greenlights Rubble-Clearance in Yarmouk CampDamascus Governorate has announced its intention to remove debris from March 8th Street, in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, in accordance with Law 03 of 2018. The |
2022-05-13 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Turkey Announces Delivery of Cash Grants to Palestinians from SyriaThe Palestine Embassy in Turkey announced its decision to resume delivery of cash grants for Palestinians from Syria. Refugees will be receiving their cash allowances on May 14 – 15 |
2022-05-13 | View |
AlTadhamun Massacre…A Reminder of the War Crimes Committed against Palestinian Refugees in SyriaPalestinian refugee families continue to live in perpetual fear over the condition and whereabouts of their forcibly-disappeared relatives after the Guardian published an investigation with footage showing a massacre taking |
2022-05-12 | View |
Palestinian Prisoners’ Families Voice Deep Concern over Their Relatives’ ConditionPalestinian refugee families expressed fear that their relatives would not be released in the recent amnesty issued by Syria’s President Bashar AlAssad, saying they have suspicions as to how sincere |
2022-05-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimeMembers of same families have been secretly held behind Syrian prison bars for years. The list includes four members of the Palestinian Daoud family: Nour Ahmad Daoud, born in 1987 |
2022-05-12 | View |
Food Parcels Distributed in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAlMarhama Charity Convoy distributed on Thursday, May 12, food parcels to vulnerable families in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Head of the Convoy Khaled AlYousef sounded the |
2022-05-12 | View |
UNRWA: Palestine Refugees in Syria Live in Extremely Dire ConditionsThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) reiterated its call to support Palestine refugees in Syria and in neighboring countries at the |
2022-05-11 | View |
Rights Group Calls for Prosecuting War Criminals in SyriaFadel Abdul Ghany, Executive Director of the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR), who participated in the VI Brussels conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and of the Region” |
2022-05-11 | View |
Vigil Held in Aleppo in Protest at Israel’s Assassination of Journalist Shireen Abu AklehPalestinian refugees and activists in AlBab city, on Aleppo’s northern outskirts, north of Syria, joined a vigil held in protest at the cold-blooded murder of veteran Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu |
2022-05-11 | View |
Palestinian Midwives Honoured by Red Crescent in SyriaA celebration was held by the Palestinian Red Crescent Organization to honour a number of Palestinian and Syrian midwives and nurses. The event, held in Hums, comes on the occasion |
2022-05-11 | View |
AGPS: Number of Palestinian Prisoners in Syria Higher than Available FiguresAGPS believes the number of Palestinian refugees secretly held in prisons across war-torn Syria are much higher than those revealed, as the Syrian regime continues to impose gag orders on |
2022-05-10 | View |
Pro-Regime Militia in Syria Grabs Property in Palestinian Refugee CampCivilians continue to appeal for urgent action over the misappropriation of their property and belongings by Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian |
2022-05-10 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugee Women Manage Recycling WorkshopPalestinian refugees Nisreen AlKhatib and Huda Badawi have supervised a workshop run by UNRWA southeast of Damascus to manufacture handicrafts from recycled packaging waste. The project includes production of recycled |
2022-05-10 | View |
Following Death of 8 Palestinians at Sea, Greece Issues Harsh Verdicts against Surviving MigrantsThree migrants who survived the boat tragedy of December 20121, which claimed the lives of 18 migrants, including eight Palestinian refugees fleeing war-torn Syria, received harsh sentences from a Greek |
2022-05-10 | View |
117 People Released from Sednaya Military Prison in SyriaOn Sunday, the Association of Detainees and Missing Persons of Sednaya Prison revealed the number of detainees released from Sednaya prison as part of the recent “amnesty” decree issued by |
2022-05-09 | View |
Kuwait Contributes US$ 2 Million to Palestine Refugee AgencyThe Government of Kuwait contributed US$ 2 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) on Sunday. The Ambassador of Kuwait |
2022-05-09 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Obtains PhD from German UniversityPalestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Nayef Maw’ed obtained his PhD in medicine with an honour from Germany’s prominent Göttingen University. Nayef’s thesis is entitled “Troponin Levels and Differences |
2022-05-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Deprived of Potable WaterResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have set off alarm bells over the acute water crisis which has been ongoing for over eight years across |
2022-05-09 | View |
AGPS Calls for Immediate Release of Palestinian Prisoners in SyriaAGPS has called upon the Syrian regime to release all Palestinian refugees forcibly-disappeared in the country and secretly held behind its prison bars. The Syrian regime should live up to |
2022-05-08 | View |
Prisoners’ Families Urge Palestinian Authority to Pressurize Syrian Regime to Free Palestinian PrisonersPalestinian prisoners’ families have called on the Palestinian Authority, political factions, and international community to escalate pressure on the Syrian regime in order to free all Palestinians secretly held in |
2022-05-08 | View |
Vigil Held in Berlin in Solidarity with Prisoners in SyriaA vigil was held in Berlin’s neoclassical monument Brandenburg Gate, on May 7, in solidarity with prisoners in Syria and with the families of victims of the Tadamun massacre committed |
2022-05-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Identifies Father in Leaked Photos of Torture Victims in SyriaA Palestinian refugee sheltered in AlSabina Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq city, said he was shocked after he came across the photo of his father Ali Ahmad Ali, born on |
2022-05-08 | View |
UN official: Prisoners in Syria Buried in Mass GravesChair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Paulo Pinheiro has asserted that detention in Syria is equivalent to disappearance. This came during a conference |
2022-05-07 | View |
Family of Victim of Syria Massacre Holds Absentee Funeral PrayerRepresentatives of the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad extended their condolences to the family of Palestinian young man Wasim Omar Seyam, who was identified in a footage of a massacre |
2022-05-07 | View |
Palestinian Caricature Figures on Front Page of Swedish MagazineThe Folket i Bild magazine in Stockholm chose a caricature by Palestinian refugee from Syria Ahmad Kadoura to figure on its front page. The caricature embodies Palestinians’ commitment to their |
2022-05-07 | View |
UNRWA Resumes Aid Distribution for Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA in Syria announced its decision to deliver the second batch of its emergency cash and food aid for 2022 to Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria. The grant covers the |
2022-05-07 | View |
15 Palestinian Refugees Released from Regime Prisons in Syria, Hundreds Remain in Secret Detention15 Palestinians have been released from Syrian regime prisons over the past week, following a presidential amnesty issued the country’s president Bashar AlAsad. The release decision has been issued |
2022-05-06 | View |
Following Presidential Amnesty in Syria, Palestinian Prisoners’ Families Call for TransparencyOver recent days, prisoners families, including Palestinian refugees, continue to assemble in the "President's Bridge" area, awaiting the arrival of buses carrying people who have been held for years |
2022-05-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Family in Iraq Appeal for Information over Their Forcibly-Disappeared Relative in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Amer Lutfi AlQudsiya continues to appeal for information about the condition and whereabouts of their forcibly-disappeared relative. Amer has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run |
2022-05-06 | View |
Following Presidential Amnesty, Palestinian Prisoners’ Families Blackmailed in SyriaThe families of hundreds of Palestinian refugees secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons have been blackmailed over their appeals for information. Hundreds of families have paid large sums of money |
2022-05-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from Syria Prison with Memory LossPalestinian refugees Mohamed Khalil Kasem, born in 1972 and raised in Yarmouk Camp, along with Noufen Mohamed AlMukanen, a resident of Latakia city, were released from a regime prison in |
2022-05-05 | View |
Eid Celebration Held by Palestinians from Syria in LebanonA celebration was held by AlIslah Relief Association on Wednesday, May 4, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon to mark holy Eid AlFitr (fast-breaking festival). The celebration was held |
2022-05-05 | View |
4 Palestinians Released from Syrian PrisonsFour Palestinian refugees were freed from Syria’s state-run prisons over recent days following an Amnesty by president Bashar Al-Assad. Three of the newly-released Palestinians are residents of Khan Eshieh Camp |
2022-05-04 | View |
AGPS Provides Free Access to Palestinian Prisoners Names in SyriaAGPS has launched on online portal providing free access to data and statistics about Palestinian prisoners forcibly disappeared by the Syrian regime. This comes following hundreds of emails and appeals |
2022-05-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Mark Holy EidAs the holy Eid AlFitr (Fast-breaking festival) has been celebrated by Muslims across the globe, Palestinian refugees in northern Syria have been deprived of the joy ordinarily sparked by such |
2022-05-04 | View |
Charity Distributes Cash Grants for Children in Northern SyriaThe Palestine Commission for Relief and Development embarked on a humanitarian drive in displacement camps in Atama, in the northern Syrian province of Idlib. Campaigners distributed small sums of money |
2022-05-04 | View |
For 3rd Year, Yarmouk Camp Residents Denied Access to Local CemeteryResidents of Yarmouk Camp continue to denounce the movement crackdowns and cordon imposed by Syrian regime forces around the old Shuhadaa Cemetery. Civilians have reportedly been denied access to the |
2022-05-03 | View |
Palestinian Journalist Muhannad Omar Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 10th YearPalestinian journalist Muhannad Mohamed Omar has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups for the tenth year running. Omar was kidnapped by the government troops from the office |
2022-05-03 | View |
CSO Slams UNRWA’s Response to Refugees’ ComplaintsThe Association of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon slammed a statement issued by UNRWA in response to a video released a few days earlier in which a staff worker at |
2022-05-03 | View |
GAPAR: Int’l Community Should Stand Up for Palestinian Refugees’ RightsThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) in Syria said alms should not be given to UNRWA as the Agency is not a charity but rather a relief body |
2022-05-03 | View |
Prisoners Families Suspicious about Presidential Amnesty in SyriaFamilies, including Palestinian refugees, assembled in the "President's Bridge" area, awaiting the arrival of buses carrying people who have been held for years in Syria’s infamous prisons, many for |
2022-05-02 | View |
Resident of Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp Freed from Syria PrisonA resident of the Palestinian refugee camp of Khan Eshieh was released from a regime prison in Syria, where he had been secretly held for years. AGPS has kept his |
2022-05-02 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Long For Eid JoyResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have expressed hope that life would be back to normal in the ravaged camp. Recently, families and children have been |
2022-05-02 | View |
Following New Video of Torture Victims, Palestinian Families Express Concern over Fate of Forcibly-Disappeared Relatives in SyriaPalestinian prisoners in Syria and their families have been deprived of the joy of Eid in the war-torn country, where thousands of civilians have been killed and thousands more have |
2022-05-02 | View |
3 Palestinian Victims of Syria Massacre Identified in New VideoThe Guardian published an investigation on Thursday with footage showing a massacre taking place in Tadamon, near Syria’s capital Damascus, in April 2013, and claiming the lives of 41 people |
2022-05-01 | View |
101 Palestinian Refugees Extra-Judicially Executed in War-Torn Syria101 Palestinian refugees have been subjected to extra-judicial execution since the outburst of Syria’s warfare until April 30, 2022 according to AGPS data. The list includes 17 members of the |
2022-05-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Khalil Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimeThe mother of Palestinian refugee Ahmad Ghassan Khalil continues to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of her son, who has been forcibly disappeared by the Syrian regime |
2022-05-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Deprived of Eid JoyLive photos circulated on social media show the streets of Palestinian refugee camps in Syria as being completely forsaken during the Eid days. Neither children nor women show up across |
2022-05-01 | View |
Arab Parliament Denounces Israel’s Schemes to Dissolve UNRWAThe Arab Parliament (AP) decried Israel’s plots aiming to dissolve the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In a statement, the parliament |
2022-04-30 | View |
Displaced Families Continue to Return to Yarmouk Camp for Palestine RefugeesAnother batch of families displaced from Yarmouk Camp have returned to the area to retrieve their houses and property, wishing that life would be back to normal in the ravaged |
2022-04-30 | View |
UNRWA Responds to Palestinian Refugees Condemning Aid Distribution MechanismUNRWA issued a statement in response to a video released a few days earlier in which a staff worker at Liban Post ordered a sick refugee to arrive by ambulance |
2022-04-30 | View |
Vigils Held Across Syria in Protest at Israeli Escalation in JerusalemDozens of Palestinian refugees and Syrian nationals joined vigils and marches held on Friday, April 29, at Mashhad Camp, on Idlib’s northern outskirts, north of Syria, in solidarity with Palestinian |
2022-04-30 | View |
UNRWA Commissioner-General Calls For Support To Palestine Refugees In SyriaThe Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini called on the international and donor community to support Palestine |
2022-04-26 | View |
UNRWA Staff Union Condemns Statement of Commissioner-GeneralUNRWA staff workers have leveled heavy criticism at the Agency’s chief Philippe Lazzarini, who, talking about the financial difficulties facing the UN agency that included annual shortfalls to the core |
2022-04-26 | View |
Cultural Centre, Clinic Opened Up in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian regime, inaugurated the Helwa Zeidan Cultural Centre and Raja Abu Amasha Clinic in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees following reconstruction works |
2022-04-26 | View |
Two Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 10th YearPalestinian brothers Waseem and Anas Mahmoud Muhahi have been held in Syrian government dungeons for the tenth consecutive year. Both were kidnapped in October 2012 from Street 30, in Yarmouk |
2022-04-26 | View |
Jordan Greenlights Exit of Palestinians from SyriaHolders of Palestinian travel documents have been granted the right to move from Jordan to Lebanon or Syria. To that end, an online demand should be submitted on the |
2022-04-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children Prevented from Eid Joy in War-Torn SyriaThe psychological effects of the prolonged Syrian conflict have been devastating, especially for vulnerable Palestine refugee children. The impact of price inflation has been greatest in places like Syria. Food |
2022-04-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Austria over Israeli Escalation in JerusalemDozens of Palestinians from Syria participated in a vigil held on Sunday, April 24, in Stephansdom dome plaza in Vienna, in solidarity with Palestinian sit-inners at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque. Demonstrators |
2022-04-25 | View |
Residents of Deraa Camp Denounce Arbitrary Reconstruction WorksResidents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, have slammed the works recently carried out to pave streets. Recently, maintenance works were just finalized by the General Authority |
2022-04-25 | View |
Palestinians Refugees Struggling for Social Integration in EuropeHundreds of Palestinian refugees who fled war-Torn Syria to Europe have been struggling with language acquisition and socio-cultural discrepancies, particularly in northern European countries. Mohamed, a refugee who fled Syria |
2022-04-24 | View |
Dutch Media Applauds Self-Discipline of Palestinian Refugee TeacherNews outlets in The Netherlands have acclaimed the strong determination and perseverance maintained by Palestinian refugee Nabil AlAyedi, who pursued his academic career as a technical assistant teacher in Amsterdam |
2022-04-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Appeal for Alms-GivingThe Syrian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs in Damascus determined the cash value for gold and silver and the amount of alms for Eid Al-Fitr, along with the ransom |
2022-04-24 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Displacement Camp Grappling with Transportation CrisisResidents 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 infrastructure, absence |
2022-04-24 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Ammar and Jihad Mteiji Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 9th YearPalestinian refugees Ammar and Jihad Mteiji have been secretly held in Syrian regime prisons for nine years running. Their family continues to appeal for information about their condition and whereabouts |
2022-04-24 | View |
UNRWA Chief Calls for Support to Palestine Refugees in SyriaCommissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, called for increasing support for vulnerable Palestinian refugees in Syria. “During |
2022-04-23 | View |
FRONTEX: Illegal Border Crossings into EU Highest since 2016Frontex said the first quarter of this year was the busiest in terms of illegal border crossings at the EU’s external borders since the migratory crisis in 2016. Refugees |
2022-04-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Violently Beaten by Bulgarian Border GuardAuthorities in the Turkish province of Kırklareli transferred four asylum seekers to a hospital after they were subjected to aggressive beating as they tried to illegally cross the borders with |
2022-04-23 | View |
Vigil Held in AlNeirab Refugee Camp to Support Aqsa MosqueDozens of Palestinians and Syrians sheltered in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, joined a march held in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners and sit-inners |
2022-04-23 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Turkey Suspends Cash Grants to Palestinians from SyriaPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to Turkey have expressed deep anger at a recent decision by the Palestine Embassy to temporarily suspend cash allowances granted by the Palestinian Religious |
2022-04-22 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Call for Evenhanded Reconstruction WorksPalestinian families displaced from Yarmouk Camp said reconstruction works have been launched across a number of residential neighborhoods. However, other neighborhoods, including Uruba, AlTakadum, and March 8, which cover |
2022-04-22 | View |
Palestinian Child Killed by Explosive OrdnancePalestinian refugee child Khaled Fadi Hasan succumbed on Thursday evening to wounds he sustained last week in a fuel tank blast in Kafr Sabt School, in Jaramana Camp, in Rif |
2022-04-22 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Mistreatment by AlHaram BankResidents of Jaramana Camp have urged UNRWA to pressurize AlHaram Company for international transfer to cease mistreatment of Palestinian refugees who show up at the company’s office to withdraw their |
2022-04-22 | View |
Anti-Regime Graffiti Sprayed in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaGraffiti condemning the Syrian regime was sprayed on Tuesday on a school walls in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. The residents said anti-regime slogans were sprayed by |
2022-04-21 | View |
Charity Distributes Cash Aid to Palestinian Refugee Families in SyriaMuhjat AlQuds Charity distributed cash aid to vulnerable Palestinian refugees in Damascus and Rif Dimashq provinces. 180 families sheltered in Khan Dannun Camp, Dhiabiya, AlHusainiya, Khirbet AlShiyab, Jaramana Camp, AlSayeda |
2022-04-21 | View |
Japan Contributes US$ 20.2 Million to Palestine RefugeesThe Government of Japan contributed US$ 20.2 million in three donations to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Of these |
2022-04-21 | View |
As UNRWA Chief Visits Syria Displacement Camp, Palestinian Refugees Express Deep AngerUNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini paid a visit on Tuesday, April 19, to Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province. Lazzarini was accompanied by representatives of the |
2022-04-20 | View |
Street Lighting Initiative Launched in Deraa CampUNRWA and GAPAR have embarked on a project to install solar panels to enhance street lighting across residential neighborhoods in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. The panels |
2022-04-20 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Receive Cash Grants in IstanbulCash allowances have been distributed to Palestinian refugee families fleeing war-torn Syria to Istanbul as part of a campaign initiated sometime earlier by the Religious Affairs Ministry. Representatives of the |
2022-04-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar Daraji Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Omar Ibrahim Daraji, kidnapped from a government checkpoint in Qudsaya, in Rif Dimashq, has had a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. His |
2022-04-20 | View |
Displaced Families Denounce Movement Crackdown on Yarmouk CampThe Syrian security forces have tightened grip on the main entrances to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees, in Rif Dimashq, blocking civilians’ free access out of an into the area |
2022-04-19 | View |
Resident of AlNeirab Camp Released from Syria CustodyPalestinian refugee Abdo AlBash, born in 1974 in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, was released from a prison in Syria. Abdo was |
2022-04-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins International CompetitionPalestinian refugee Abdul Aziz Ahmad AlSaleh won the first place in the International Challenge Championship in kickboxing (K1 style, 60 kg), which was held in the Jalaa Sports Hall in |
2022-04-19 | View |
Child’s Dead Body Spotted in Greece, Weeks after 8 Palestinians Drowned at SeaThe body of a child, estimated to have been 12 to 15 years old, was recovered from the sea near Greece’s Cycladic island of Iraklia on Friday. The remains, which |
2022-04-19 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Granted Protection Rights in SwitzerlandA long battle of Palestinians with Syrian backgrounds has concluded, with those coming from the war-torn Middle Eastern nation winning protection rights under the UN Convention in a European country |
2022-04-18 | View |
Vigil Held in Idlib to Protest Israel’s Escalation in JerusalemPalestinian refugees and Syrian nationals joined a mass rally held on Sunday, April 17, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo to speak out against Israel’s latest escalation in Jerusalem |
2022-04-18 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Denounce Medical Malpractice at UNRWA ClinicResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have spoken out against the mistreatment they have been subjected to by staff members at the UNRWA-run clinic in the camp. In |
2022-04-18 | View |
Rodents Sway Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the spread of rats and mice across a number of residential neighborhoods. Civilians attributed the phenomenon |
2022-04-18 | View |
AGPS: Over 1,800 Palestinian Refugees Secretly Held in Syrian PrisonsOn the Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, AGPS reiterates its deep concern about the upsurge in the number of Palestinian victims of torture and enforced disappearance in Syria. Palestinians in Syria are |
2022-04-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested in Syria Displacement Camp over Mistaken IdentityPalestinian refugee Zaydan Ahmad Zaydan, born in 1974 and raised in AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, was arrested by Syrian security forces on March 15, 2022 |
2022-04-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Survives Beirut GunshotPalestinian refugee Ibrahim AlMadani sustained moderate wounds after he was hit by shrapnel in his head. Ibrahim was injured on Thursday, April 14, as he left a LibanPost office south |
2022-04-17 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Call for Rehabilitation of Local MosqueCivilians and activists in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have called on the Palestine Ambassador and the Palestine Liberation Organization along with other factions in Syria to |
2022-04-17 | View |
Rights Group Deeply Concerned by Financial Crisis of Palestine Refugee AgencyAssociation 302 for Defense of Refugee Rights has raised concerns over the crisis confronted by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Last |
2022-04-16 | View |
Palestinians among 54 Migrants Caught onboard Austria-Bound TruckAustrian police have seized a semi-trailer truck with 54 migrants onboard, including Palestinians and Syrians. The truck was parked in Lower Austria in the municipality of Brisbam, after a |
2022-04-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Rally in Solidarity with JerusalemPalestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps set up in northern Syria held a vigil in protest of Israel’s latest escalation in Jerusalem and violent assaults on worshipers at AlAqsa Mosque |
2022-04-16 | View |
Child Psychological Support Initiative Held in Yarmouk CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent Organization held a psychological support initiative for children at AlZaytouna Centre, in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The warfare in Syria, which has |
2022-04-16 | View |
Palestinian Brought Before German Court over Syria War Crime AllegationsPolitical activists in Germany said the German Public Prosecutor referred the Palestinian refugee Moufeq Dawah to the judiciary pending a series of court hearings on charges of committing war crimes |
2022-04-14 | View |
UNRWA’S Syria Chief Visits Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesDirector of UNRWA operations in Syria, Amanya Michael Ibye, paid a visit to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. The UN official inspected the UNRWA-run clinic that has been recently rehabilitated |
2022-04-14 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid for Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA pledged to transfer cash grants to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon via LibanPost. The disbursed sum is 25 USD per month. An additional sum of 75 USD covering March and |
2022-04-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Win Silver Medal at Damascus Sports ContestPalestinian player Khaled Abdel Sattar Atiyeh won the silver medal at the Muay Thai championship in Syria. Experts in martial arts from Thailand were in attendance. Khaled, born in |
2022-04-14 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp Arrested in SyriaPalestinian refugee Abdou AlBash, born in 1974 in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, was arrested by Syrian security forces over allegations of giving |
2022-04-13 | View |
Palestine Embassy Adjusts Passport Issuance FeesThe Palestine Embassy said the amount required for passport issuance and renewal procedures is 50,000 Syrian pounds, along with 500 SP to be paid to the bank. The embassy |
2022-04-13 | View |
Calls Launched for Coronavirus Vaccine Doses in Jaramana CampActivists have called upon residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, to take anti-coronavirus vaccine doses in order to help curtail the virus propagation in the camp |
2022-04-13 | View |
Palestine Red Crescent Clinic Operative in Hama Displacement CampThe Zaytouna Project run by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, in cooperation with the United Nations Population Fund, has started providing healthcare services in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in |
2022-04-13 | View |
AGPS Announces Winners of “Untold Stories” CompetitionAGPS has announced the names of the winners of “Untold Stories” competition, launched on January 15, 2021. Hanin Ibrahim won the first prize (200 USD) for her story entitled “This |
2022-04-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Drowns on Way to TurkeyPalestinian refugee Salam Nasser AlRouba drowned in AlAssi River, near AlTaloul town, west of the northern Syrian province of Idlib, on Sunday, April 10, as he attempted to reach the |
2022-04-12 | View |
Missing Palestinian Refugee Spotted in DamascusActivists said missing Palestinian refugee Nour AlDeen Samer AlMadani has been spotted in AlAssad neighborhood, in Damascus. A document circulated on Facebook shows that Nour AlDeen, a member of |
2022-04-12 | View |
Palestine Ambassador Shows Up in Hums Palestinian Refugee CampThe Palestine Ambassador in Damascus Dr. Samir AlRefa’i paid a visit on Monday, April 11, to Bisan Clinic in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums. The visit aims to |
2022-04-12 | View |
Specialized Clinics Complex Opened Up in Hama’s AlAyedeen CampPalestine’s Ambassador to Damascus Dr. Samir AlRefai’ inaugurated on Monday, April 11, a complex of specialized clinics in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hama. The complex will provide free |
2022-04-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead, 2 Children Injured in Explosion in Jaramana CampAn explosion that rocked the UNRWA-run Kafr Sabt school, in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, has claimed the life of a Palestinian refugee and left two others |
2022-04-11 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Egypt Excludes Palestinians of Syria from List of Aid BeneficiariesPalestinian refugees from Syria in Egypt have slammed the Palestine Embassy for excluding them food aid recently distributed to 1,600 families across a number of provinces. Palestinian refugees from |
2022-04-11 | View |
Activists: Reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp Hinges on Family ReturnsActivists continue to call on residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, to return to the camp and retrieve their property as the only way to pressurize |
2022-04-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Aleppo Rail Against Delay of Aid DeliveryPalestinian refugees in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo said they have been deprived of food parcels distributed by the Agency. The refugees said they have not received the first |
2022-04-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Silver Medal at Damascus Athletics CompetitionPalestinian refugee Zakaria Yehya Ameish, from Khan Dannun Camp, won the silver medal at the Shamna International Athletics Competition. Players from Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine, and Kuwait took part in the |
2022-04-11 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Returnees Denied Access to Vital ServicesAfter more than a decade of bloody conflict, families who have returned to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have been grappling with a dire humanitarian situation. |
2022-04-10 | View |
Funds Raised for Family of Fire Victims in AlSabina CampUNRWA staff in Syria have embarked on a campaign to raise funds for their colleague Mohamed Ismail, whose wife and three children died in a fire that rocked their house |
2022-04-10 | View |
Workers’ Union Urge UNRWA to Meet Their DemandsMembers of UNRWA Staff Union in Syria have called on the agency to cancel exceptional and unpaid leaves given under the pretext of funding deficit and to retroactively resume annual |
2022-04-10 | View |
Family of Missing Palestinian Refugee in Tunisia Appeals for InformationThe family of Palestinian refugee Jihad Walid Hasan continues to appeal for information about the relative’s condition and whereabouts. Jihad, aged 35, has gone missing in Tunisia since March 04 |
2022-04-10 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Continue to Rail Against Property-TheftReports of burglary continue to emerge in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees had been taking shelter. Trucks laden with furniture stolen from abandoned buildings continue |
2022-04-09 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Displacement Camp Grappling with Price SurgeAs the conflict in Syria continues into its 11th year, Palestinian and Syrian families across the country are facing unprecedented levels of poverty and food insecurity. A Palestinian refugee |
2022-04-09 | View |
Humanitarian Drive Launched in Hindarat Refugee CampPalestinian activists and volunteers have distributed food items and cash aid to vulnerable families sheltered in Hindarat refugee camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. A volunteer has handed |
2022-04-09 | View |
Educational Courses Held for Palestinian Refugee Students in Hindarat CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent Organization has held educational courses for Palestinian refugee students in Hindarat Camp, north of Syria. The move comes in response to Palestinians’ lack of access to |
2022-04-09 | View |
On World Health Day, Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Medical Neglect in War-Ravaged SyriaEleven years into the Syrian conflict, Palestinian refugees in Syria have been denied access to life-saving healthcare services and much-needed medicines. This has resulted in an increased number of deaths |
2022-04-08 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA ClinicResidents of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have spoken out against the mistreatment they have been subjected to by staff members at the UNRWA-run clinic in the camp. A |
2022-04-08 | View |
Majority of Palestinian Refugees Suffering Food Insecurity in SyriaAs the conflict in Syria continues into its 11th year, Palestinian and Syrian families across the country are facing unprecedented levels of poverty and food insecurity. More Palestinian refugees and |
2022-04-08 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid for Palestinian RefugeesUNRWA in Syria said it will be disbursing the second batch of its emergency cash aid for 2022 as of April 10. The grant covers the months March, April, and |
2022-04-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Family from Syria Forcibly Transferred to Jordan Displacement CampJordanian authorities forcibly transferred a Palestinian refugee family from Amman to a displacement camp in Abdullah King Park following intensive questioning. Earlier this month, Jordan’s preventive security forces and intelligence |
2022-04-07 | View |
Swedish Police Disbands Vigil Protesting Compulsory Child CareThe Swedish police on Wednesday disbanded a vigil held by migrant families whose children were taken away from them for compulsory care under the Swedish Care of Young Persons Act |
2022-04-07 | View |
Following One-Month Blackout, Power Rehabilitated in Khan Eshieh CampThe electricity department in Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, installed a power generator in the eastern neighborhood. Last month, residents of Khan Eshieh Camp denounced the |
2022-04-07 | View |
Rice Missing from UNRWA Food Aid Baskets for Palestinian Refugees in SyriaUNRWA said rice will not be included in the food baskets that will be distributed in partnership with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) starting April 10. UNRWA |
2022-04-07 | View |
AGPS Report Documents Progress of Reconstruction Works in Yarmouk CampOn April 06, AGPS issued a report documenting the latest developments regarding the return of families to Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, and the progress of reconstruction works. The 43-page |
2022-04-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children Deprived of Happy Childhood in War-Torn SyriaThe psychological effects of the prolonged Syrian conflict have been devastating, especially for vulnerable Palestine refugee children. The eleven-year conflict in Syria has left its mark on the entire country |
2022-04-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Grappling with Price LeapAs Syria has been engulfed by a devastating war since 2011, the conflict has since brought misery and death to Palestinian refugees sheltered in the country. Prices of food |
2022-04-06 | View |
Tunisian Emergency Chief Visits AlNeirab, Hindarat Refugee CampsTunisia’s Emergency Chief Mahdi Ben Ammar and UNRWA education chief in Syria paid a visit to the displacement camps of AlNeirab and Hindarat, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo |
2022-04-06 | View |
Rights Group: Syria Is Among World’s Worst Countries for Number of Mines Planted in Unknown LocationsThe Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) revealed in its latest report, issued to mark the International Day for Mine Awareness, that Syria is among the world’s worst countries for |
2022-04-05 | View |
UNRWA Starts Registration of 1st Year Schoolchildren in SyriaThe UNRWA Education Department announced the launch of registration procedures for 1st year schoolchildren for the academic year 2022/2023 based on guidelines set by the Syrian Education Ministry. In order |
2022-04-05 | View |
Palestinian Faction Delivers 26 Solar Lighting Devices to Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaThe Charity Committee of the Islamic Jihad Movement provided 26 solar lighting devices in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, north of Syria. The solar devices are estimated at |
2022-04-05 | View |
Food Aid Distributed in Northern Syria Displacement CampsThe Palestine Commission for Relief and Development distributed food parcels to Palestinian families sheltered in Deir Ballout and Muhammadiya camps, north of Syria. Hundreds of Palestinian families have been struggling |
2022-04-05 | View |
UN Palestinian Refugee Agency Faces Worsening Financial Plight amid Ukraine-Russia CrisisThe UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing a worsening financial plight amid the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, a senior official |
2022-04-04 | View |
Families Displaced from Yarmouk Camp Push for House ReconstructionResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have appealed to Palestinian expatriates to help them raise funds in order to reconstruct their destroyed houses and bring life |
2022-04-04 | View |
UNRWA Announces Cash Aid Delivery for Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA said cash aid will be delivered to Palestinians of Syria (PRS) starting the month of April. Registered PRS will be receiving a sum of 25 USD and an additional |
2022-04-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Syria Karate ChampionshipPalestinian refugee Mohamed Majd Shaaban Abdullah won the karate contest and was selected to join the Syrian national team. Mohamed Majdi, born on April 05, 2005 in Yarmouk Camp for |
2022-04-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Grappling With Tough Ramadan Conditions in LebanonThis year's Holy Ramadan month has been tougher for Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon as the economic breakdown means that many PRS have not been able to |
2022-04-03 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Slam Services Department, Push for Rehabilitation of Old CommitteeCivilians and activists have called on local authorities in Damascus to reactivate the local committee which was previously tasked with administering civilians’ affairs in Yarmouk Camp. They said the services |
2022-04-03 | View |
Palestinian Families in Syria’s Ataa Camp Launch Distress SignalsSome 73 displaced Palestinian families taking shelter in Ataa camp, in Idlib’s northern outskirts, north of Syria, have been enduring a dire humanitarian situation. The vast majority of refugees |
2022-04-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for YearsMembers of same families have been secretly held behind Syrian prison bars for years. The list includes four members of the Palestinian Daoud family: Nour Ahmad Daoud, born in 1987 |
2022-04-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Severely Affected by Decade-Long ConflictSocial Workers Suhad Aboud, from the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), said the eleven-year Syrian war has had a tragic impact on |
2022-04-02 | View |
Residents of Deraa Camp Terrorized by ThievesProperty-theft has been increasingly reported in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Home burglary and theft of commercial facilities and vehicles have been reported almost on a daily |
2022-04-02 | View |
Palestinian Family Secretly Held in Syrian Prisons for 9th YearAGPS continues to sound alarm bells over the mysterious fate of several elderly Palestinian refugees who have been secretly held captive in Syrian dungeons. The list of missing refugees includes |
2022-04-02 | View |
Palestinian Girl Wins 2nd Place in Dutch Talents CompetitionPalestinian refugee girl from Syria Fatema Asmar Mahmoud won the second price as part of a talents contest held in The Netherlands. She was ranked first in Zoud Holand for |
2022-04-02 | View |
Amnesty International: Syria’s New Anti-Torture Law Whitewashes Decades of Human Rights ViolationsAmnesty International lashed out at the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for enacting a new anti-torture law that fails to address a decade of torture, ill-treatment and extrajudicial executions carried out |
2022-04-01 | View |
Vulnerable Families in Jaramana Camp in Need of Urgent Humanitarian AssistanceResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have launched appeals for cash and in-kind aid with the advent of the holy Ramadan Month. Civilians and activists have |
2022-04-01 | View |
Palestinians in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Mark Land DayDozens of Palestinian refugees joined a vigil held by the Association of Displaced Palestinians in northern Syria, in cooperation with the Directorate of Palestinian Affairs in the Syrian interim government |
2022-04-01 | View |
Asylum Seekers Pushed Back to Turkey from GreeceGreek coast guard rescued asylum seekers after their boat capsized but returned the vessel to Turkish waters shortly afterwards. Greek coast guard received distress signals from Rhodes island before they |
2022-04-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Khan Eshieh Camp Denounce Absence of Vital ServicesResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the absence of representatives of the water and power companies in the camp, forcing civilians to walk for |
2022-03-31 | View |
UNRWA Conducts Aid Delivery Assessment for Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA held two workshops to assess it cash aid delivery services for Palestinians of Syria. 59 project managers were in attendance. The two workshops held between March 21-24, 2022 aim |
2022-03-31 | View |
UNRWA Extends Cash Aid Deadline for Palestinians from Syria in JordanUNRWA has extended the deadline for cash aid transfer for Palestinian refugees displaced from Syria in Jordan until April 14. On March 30, the Agency announced the launch of cash |
2022-03-31 | View |
Rights Groups Deny Reports of Amnesty for PrisonersThe Association of Sednaya Prisoners and Missing Persons has denied claims that a number of prisoners will be transferred from Sednaya prison to Adra prison pending their release. The |
2022-03-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Mark Land DayPalestinians sheltered in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, north of Syria, joined a rally held to mark the 46th anniversary of the Palestinian Land Day. Speaking at the event, Palestinian |
2022-03-29 | View |
UNRWA Honours Palestinian Refugee Women in Deraa CampMarking the International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day, UNRWA’s Education Department in Deraa honoured a number of Palestinian refugee women in Deraa Camp, south of Syria, UNRWA’s Syria Operations Director |
2022-03-29 | View |
Women’s Empowerment Project Launched in AlNeirab CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent Organization in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, north of Syria, said a number of women have managed to earn a living thanks to processing wool tutorials |
2022-03-29 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Increasing FraudPalestinian refugee families in Jaramana camp, in Rif Dimashq, have raised concerns over the increasing fraud attempts in the area. Recently, a self-alleged donor claimed that he intends to help |
2022-03-29 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Haithem Ismail AlLamadani, born in 1968 in Damascus, has launched appeals for information about the latter’s condition and whereabouts. Haithem disappeared some 10 years ago |
2022-03-28 | View |
Palestinians of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Urgent ActionFamilies displaced from Yarmouk and those who have remained in the camp have slammed Palestinian factions, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and UNRWA for dragging their feet regarding their appeals for |
2022-03-28 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannoun Camp Denounce Inequitable Aid DistributionResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has been delivering cash grants on inequitable grounds. According to the refugees, the |
2022-03-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Turkey Mark Land DayPalestinian refugees have joined rallies held by the Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR) in Osmaniye, south of Turkey, to mark the 46th anniversary of the Palestinian Land Day 35 |
2022-03-28 | View |
Students Blackmailed by Pro-Regime Militia in SyriaPalestinian refugee students have been subjected to blackmail and human rights abuses by the Palestine military branch, affiliated with the Syrian regime, in Ein Karsh, in Damascus. Speaking with AGPS |
2022-03-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Family Deported from Dubai Airport Launches Distress Signals from TurkeyA Palestinian refugee family deported from the U.A.E last week was again deported from Istanbul to the U.A.E. One week earlier, the parents along with |
2022-03-27 | View |
CSO Continues to Document Palestinian Refugees’ Data in Northern SyriaThe Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria continues to call on Palestinian families coming from Idlib to Aleppo’s northern suburbs to show up at the center in order |
2022-03-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins 2nd Place in Bodybuilding ChampionshipPalestinian refugee from Syria Shadi AlFar won the second place in the open bodybuilding championship held on March 26 in Jordan. 95 participants took part in the contest, held |
2022-03-27 | View |
U.A.E Denies Entry of Palestinian Refugee Family Deported from TurkeyA Palestinian refugee family deported from the Istanbul airport last week has been denied access into the U.A.E. The parents along with their two children were returned |
2022-03-26 | View |
UNRWA: Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Worst EverUNRWA said the ongoing crisis in Syria, which just entered its eleventh year and has been aggravated by COVID-19 and its related socioeconomic consequences, casts a dark shadow on the |
2022-03-26 | View |
Cash Aid Distributed to Palestinian Refugees from Syria in TurkeyPalestinian Minister of Religious Affairs Hatem Bukri said cash grants have been distributed to Palestinian refugee families from Syria in Turkey. Speaking from Ankara, Minister Bukri said the move makes |
2022-03-26 | View |
Activist Udai Teym Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 9th yearPalestinian activist Udai Aref Teym has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the ninth consecutive year. Udai was kidnapped by Syrian security forces on August 29, 2013 from |
2022-03-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Send Open Letter to Political LeadershipPalestinian refugees sheltered in northern Syria displacement camps have sent an open letter to the Palestine Liberation organization, the Palestinian embassy, political factions, and UNRWA to take up their responsibilities |
2022-03-19 | View |
UNRWA: 438,000 Palestinian Refugees Remain in SyriaEleven years after demonstrations started in Syria, some 438,000 Palestinian refugees remain in the war-torn country, where they have been grappling with an abject humanitarian situation. UNRWA data indicates |
2022-03-19 | View |
Syria Lifts Coronavirus-Related Travel RestrictionsThe Syrian Interior Ministry issued on March 17 a circular announcing its decision to lift all travel restrictions for Syrians and non-Syrians imposed as part of its anti-coronavirus protocol. Travel |
2022-03-19 | View |
Swedish Gov’t to Amend Child Care LawSweden has submitted a draft law for the care of young persons by the social care services. The draft law puts forth amendments on laws related to Swedish care of |
2022-03-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Overburdened by Surging PricesThe impact of price inflation has been greatest in places like Syria. Food and non-food prices have soared by 40%. After more than a decade of conflict, Palestinian and Syrian |
2022-03-18 | View |
Property-Theft Reported in AlHajar AlAswadSyrian pro-regime patrols deployed in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees broke into the nearby neighborhood of AlHajar AlAswad and stole property from civilian homes. Local sources said members of the |
2022-03-18 | View |
3 Residents of Palestinian Refugee Camp of Khan Eshieh Injured in Road AccidentThree young men from Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, sustained wounds after they were hit by a car on the highway between Damascus and |
2022-03-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmed Eid Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2013Palestinian refugee Ahmed Mahmoud Eid has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for the 9thh consecutive year. Ahmed was arrested by Syrian security forces on February 1, 2013 |
2022-03-18 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Denounce Price ManipulationResidents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said prices have skyrocketed at the local market, where expired and smuggled products have been sold at exorbitant prices |
2022-03-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Voice Disappointment over Meeting Between Palestinian Ambassador and UNRWA Director in SyriaPalestinian refugees have expressed their dismay following a meeting between UNRWA’s director of Syria operations Amanya Michael Ibye and Palestinian ambassador Samir AlRefai. The refugees said the meeting is fruitless |
2022-03-17 | View |
Residents of Hindarat Camp Denounce Property-TheftPalestinian refugee families sheltered in and around Hindarat Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have raised concerns over the increasing theft attempts and home-burglary reported in the area |
2022-03-17 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp Gripped with Chronic Power BlackoutResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the electricity rationing imposed by local authorities, saying an eleven-hour cut/one-hour supply has been implemented in the area |
2022-03-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in/from Syria Suffer War-Related TraumaThe eleven-year warfare rocking the Syrian territories has forced Palestinian refugees, most notably children and the elderly, to endure terrible experiences and witness nightmarish scenes that far exceed one’s capacity |
2022-03-16 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Poor-Quality BreadResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have sounded distress signals over the poor quality of bread packs sold in the area. Hundreds of civilians continue |
2022-03-16 | View |
Due to Supply Dearth, UNRWA in Syria Replaces Food ItemsUNRWA said it will replace lentils with beans due to delays in lentils supply. UNRWA said that, in coordination with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR), it |
2022-03-16 | View |
Refugees Slam Denmark over Double-Standards in Migration PolicyDenmark has received accusations of double standards vis-à-vis migrants and asylum seekers. As the war in Ukraine triggers a mass exodus of refugees, countries have opened their doors wide |
2022-03-16 | View |
AGPS Raises Alarm over Condition of Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee Women in SyriaThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) and the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) in London sounded the alarm over the ambivalent condition of dozens of Palestinian refugee women secretly |
2022-03-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Distressed as Syrian Gov’t Hospitals Slap Financial FeesSyrian sources said the government is considering imposing other financial charges on patients who show up at government hospitals across Syrian provinces. The ministries of health and higher education |
2022-03-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon’s AlBekaa Deprived of FuelDisplaced Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region said they have been deprived of fuel supplies. An AGPS correspondent said every family received no more than a fuel tank |
2022-03-15 | View |
Greek Border Guard Tightens Grip on Borders with TurkeyGreek armed forces and police have cordoned off borders with Turkey over the last 24 hours to block the flow of asylum seekers and migrants. Over recent days, Greek forces |
2022-03-15 | View |
Civilians’ Life Jeopardized by Building Collapse Risk in Yarmouk CampResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have warned that their children’s lives are at risk as walls of the Fayez Halawa Hospital risk imminent collapse. The |
2022-03-14 | View |
Vigil to Be Held Outside of UNRWA Office in Besieged GazaA vigil is slated to be held on Thursday, March 17, at 10:00 a.m. by the Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians of Syria in Gaza to push for urgent humanitarian |
2022-03-14 | View |
Residents of Khan Esheih Camp Slam Power AuthorityResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said their lives are at risk due to loose electric cables. Civilians have slammed the apathy maintained by |
2022-03-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Abu Anzah Secretly held in Syrian Prison for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ata Abdul Karim Abu Anzah has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for the eighth year running. Abu Anzah was kidnapped by the government forces on July |
2022-03-14 | View |
Sit-In Suspended in Lebanon as UN Palestine Refugee Agency Pledges Aid IncreasePalestinian refugees have ended a vigil held in Sit-in Tent 194, pitched a few months earlier in Lebanon to protest UNRWA’s decision to cut aid for Palestinian refugees from Syria |
2022-03-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Jordan Call for Urgent Humanitarian AssistanceVulnerable Palestinian refugees in Jordan have called for emergency cash assistance by UNRWA to help them survive the multiple hardships inflicted by the protracted displacement and loss of livelihoods. |
2022-03-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Khamis Held in Syrian Gov’t JailsPalestinian ex-prisoner Ahmad Khamis, who was released from Israeli jails as part of an Israel-Russian swap deal and re-arrested by Syrian security forces, has been enduring an unknown fate in |
2022-03-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Wins 3rd Place in Netherlands Chest ChampionshipPalestinian refugee child Besher Mousa has won the third place in a chest contest held north of The Netherlands. Last year, Besher won the first place in the competition |
2022-03-13 | View |
4 Palestinian Refugees Arrested South of Damascus22 young men, including four Palestinian refugees, were arrested by Syrian security forces in southern Damascus. The Palestinian arrestees were residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of |
2022-03-12 | View |
Liwaa AlQuds in Syria Involved in Serious Human Rights AbusesThe commander of Liwaa AlQuds Brigade, Mohamed AlSa’id, affiliated with the Syrian regime, has been reportedly involved in campaigns to force Palestinian refugee youths sheltered in the displacement camps of |
2022-03-12 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals to Turkish Authorities to Release Their RelativeThe family of a Palestinian refugee appealed to the Turkish authorities to release their relative Aghid Mohamed AlSaadi, who was arrested by Turkish police after they broke into his apartment |
2022-03-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Deprived of Heating EquipmentAs weather temperatures have gone down, Palestinian refugee families in Syria continue to struggle with multiple hardships. Speaking with AGPS, a number of Palestinian refugees said they have no heating |
2022-03-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Overburdened by Surging PricesThe impact of price inflation has been greatest in places like Syria. Food and non-food prices have soared by 40%. In an interview with the pro-regime AlWatan daily, head of |
2022-03-11 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Push for Reconstruction of Power NetworkResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, signed a petition urging the Ministry of Electricity to rehabilitate the power network in the camp. Lawyer Nour AlDeen Salman |
2022-03-11 | View |
Humanitarian Situation in Deraa Camp Exacerbated by Power RationingResidents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, denounced the electricity rationing imposed by local authorities, saying a five-hour cut/one-hour supply has been implemented in the area. The |
2022-03-11 | View |
Food Items Distributed to Vulnerable Families in IstanbulKhayra Ummah Organization distributed meat portions to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in the Turkish city of Hatay. Some 300 families have benefited so far from the food security |
2022-03-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Wounds Inflicted by War RemnantsA mine blast in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo claimed the life of Palestinian refugee boy Wahid Mohamed. The explosion occurred at an abandoned school in Jub AlKubba in |
2022-03-10 | View |
Campaign Speaks Up for Displaced Families in Northern SyriaActivists have embarked on a campaign to sound the alarm over the abject humanitarian condition endured by millions of displaced people, including Syrians and Palestinians, north of Syria. Photos and |
2022-03-10 | View |
Sewerage Network Rehabilitated in Deraa CampThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) carried out maintenance works to repair the sewerage network in northern neighborhoods in Deraa camp, south of Syria. Recently, the residents |
2022-03-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees among Several Migrants Rescued by Turkish Coast GuardTurkish forces have rescued migrants, mostly Palestinians, in the Aegean Sea after they were pushed back by Greek coastal authorities. On Tuesday, Turkish coast guard received a distress call off |
2022-03-10 | View |
82% of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Live on Less than 2 USDThe protracted consequences of the Syria crisis, coupled with the socio-economic deterioration and the impacts of COVID-19, continue to pose grave humanitarian challenges to Palestine refugees. Localized active fighting in |
2022-03-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Women Struggle with Multiple Hardships in SyriaPalestinian refugee women in Syria are among the most vulnerable groups in the war-ravaged country. Protracted displacement and an unabated COVID-19 outbreak, along with the absence of vital services and |
2022-03-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Egypt Denounce Mistreatment by UNRWA StaffPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Egypt continue to rail against the apathy maintained by UNRWA and the Palestine Embassy regarding their appeals for humanitarian, legal, and socio-economic protection. A |
2022-03-09 | View |
Turkey Denies Banning Tourist Visas for New ComersThe Communication Centre for Foreigners in Turkey (YIMER) denied reports that Turkey has suspended granting touristic visas to foreigners, including newcomers from Syria who entered Turkey after February 10. The |
2022-03-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Wins 3rd Place at Syria Karate ChampionshipPalestinian refugee child Sima Mohamed Gharib, born and raised in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, won the third place in the Syrian Club Karate Championship held in Damascus. Last month |
2022-03-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested in IstanbulTurkish authorities arrested Palestinian young man Aghid Mohamed AlSaadi, a former resident of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, some 35 days ago after they broke into his family house. Local |
2022-03-08 | View |
UNRWA Sends Electronic Poll to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA sent text messages to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon to inspect their views about cash aid distribution. An electronic poll was sent to the refugees to study their |
2022-03-08 | View |
Claims of Potable Water Contamination Denied in AlNeirab CampSocial media pages covering the situation in AlNeirab Camp denied claims that potable water is contaminated in the camp. Over recent years, residents of AlNeirab Camp said water has been |
2022-03-08 | View |
Solar Lighting Initiative Held in Hums Refugee CampThe Charity Committee in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, has started works to install 14 solar lighting devices in Akka and Nazareth streets. The move comes as part |
2022-03-08 | View |
487 Palestinian Women Killed, Dozens Forcibly Disappeared in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 487 Palestinian women and girls all the way through Syria’s ten-year conflict, according to death toll data for the period from March 2011 until |
2022-03-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Prevented from UNRWA Services in TurkeyPalestinian refugees in Turkey are denied access to relief services by UNRWA on claims that they fall outside of the Agency’s fields of operations. Palestinian refugees, particularly those fleeing |
2022-03-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Slam Double Standards of Jordan Asylum Seeking PolicyWatching European and non-European nations open their arms to hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians in less than a week, Palestinian refugees can't help but lament their fate as they |
2022-03-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Denounce Price LeapThe conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been causing knock-on effects globally. The situation of Palestinian refugees, particularly those sheltered in war-torn Syria, has been greatly impacted. Syria has |
2022-03-07 | View |
Palestinian-Qatari Leadership Push for Reactivating Yarmouk Camp CommitteeSources close to the Palestinian AlSa’eka Organization, affiliated with the Syrian regime, said that the Qatari Secretary of the Palestinian-Qatari leadership, Mohamed Kays, urged the Syrian Ministry of Local Administration |
2022-03-06 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Denounce Price ManipulationResidents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said prices have skyrocketed at the local market, where expired and smuggled products have been sold at exorbitant prices |
2022-03-06 | View |
Palestinian Writer Ziad Mona Passes Away in DamascusPalestinian writer and ancient history researcher Ziad Mona succumbed to an illness at Al-Assad University Hospital in Damascus. Mona, born in 1950, died at the age of 72. Ziad |
2022-03-06 | View |
Palestinian Child Wins 3rd Place in Karate ChampionshipPalestinian child Mohamed AlMesri has won the third place in the Karate championship -12 (35kgs) held in AlJalaa sports hall, in Damascus. 70 candidates took part in the five-day championship |
2022-03-06 | View |
Impact of Ukrainian-Russian War on Palestinian RefugeesThe conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been causing knock-on effects globally. The situation of Palestinian refugees, particularly those sheltered in war-torn Syria, has been greatly impacted. Prices of |
2022-03-05 | View |
Education Fees Paid for a Number of Palestinian Refugee Students from SyriaThe Mahmoud Abbas Foundation said it will be covering the first semester installments of Palestinian refugee students in Lebanon and those coming from Syria who benefited from grants offered by |
2022-03-05 | View |
Palestinian and Syrian Passports Classified as Weakest in the WorldThe Syrian and Palestinian passports have been ranked by Henley Passport as the weakest passports during the first quarter of 2022. The Syrian passport is ranked 109th globally. Only 29 |
2022-03-05 | View |
Palestinian Girl Wins Table Tennis Championship in Syria20-year-old Palestinian girl Alaa Fudeil, raised in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, won the first place in Syrian Universities Central Table Tennis Championship, which was held between February |
2022-03-05 | View |
Palestinian Prisoners’ Families Blackmailed in SyriaThe families of hundreds of Palestinian refugees secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons have been blackmailed over their appeals for information. Hundreds of families have paid large sums of money |
2022-03-04 | View |
Vaccination Campaign Launched in Jaramana CampA campaign to vaccinate children aged below five years-old against poliomyelitis has seen the day in Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. In live photos, medics and paramedics |
2022-03-04 | View |
Psychological-Support Initiative Launched in Favor of Palestinian Women from Syria in IstanbulThe Turkish Association in Solidarity with Palestine “FIDAR” organized, in coordination with the feminist Blue Pen Association, an event aiming to raise psycho-social awareness among Palestinian women from Syria. The |
2022-03-04 | View |
Humanitarian Campaign Launched to Assist Palestinian Refugees in SyriaSANED volunteer group operating in a number of European Countries dispatched relief baskets to Palestinian refugee families sheltered in displacement camps across war-torn Syria. So far, families received 235 relief |
2022-03-04 | View |
Missing Palestinian Refugee Spotted in Austria Migrant CampThe family of Palestinian refugee Jihad Odeh, missing since January 01, 2022, said they finally managed to contact him after they learned that he is taking shelter in a migrant |
2022-03-03 | View |
UNRWA to Provide Vaccine Dozes in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian RefugeesStaff at the UNRWA clinic in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, announced the launch of a vaccination campaign in the next few weeks. The residents will be receiving |
2022-03-03 | View |
Power Crisis Exacerbated by Cable Theft in AlHusainiya CampPower cables have reportedly been stolen from the alleyways of AlNeirab refugee camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, where civilians’ life has already been marred by the frequent |
2022-03-03 | View |
Relief Items Distributed in Northern Syria Displacement CampsKhayra Ummah organization has distributed garments and blankets in displacement camps in northern Syria as part of the third phase of its humanitarian campaign. Hundreds of Palestinian families have been |
2022-03-03 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Outside of UNRWA Fields of Operations Denied ProtectionPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) sheltered in displacement camps outside of UNRWA fields of operations are still deprived of their basic rights and enduring precarious legal and humanitarian conditions. Nearly |
2022-03-02 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Released from Irbil Detention CentreThe Palestinian consulate in Erbil, in Kurdistan region, north of Iraq, said authorities released two Palestinian refugees from Syria after they had been kept in custody for days. Ambassador Ahmad |
2022-03-02 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Condition of Missing Palestinian RefugeeA Palestinian family continues to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of Jihad Odeh, born in 1982 and raised in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. Jihad disappeared on |
2022-03-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Dies of Black FungusAn elderly Palestinian woman sheltered in AlNeirab displacement camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, succumbed on Tuesday to a fungal infection she recently sustained. Over recent years, Palestinian |
2022-03-02 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mazen Anbatawi continues to appeal for information about the condition and whereabouts of their relative, who has been secretly held in Syrian regime prisons |
2022-03-01 | View |
Coronavirus Vaccines Provided in in Khan Dannun CampStaff at the UNRWA clinic in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees announced the launch of a vaccination campaign in the next few weeks. The residents will be receiving vaccine |
2022-03-01 | View |
Burglary Reported in AlHusainiya Camp due to Power BlackoutPalestinian refugees sheltered in AlHusaniya, in Rif Dimashq, have raised concerns over the increasing property-theft and home-burglary attempts, particularly overnight due to chronic power blackouts. A few days earlier, a |
2022-03-01 | View |
Dozens of Refugees Suffering Medical Neglect in GreeceThe PHILOS Emergency Health Response to Refugee Crisis program under the Greek Ministry of Health is due to end on Monday (February 28). This would leave thousands of undocumented migrants |
2022-03-01 | View |
21,000 Palestinian Refugees Receive Travel Documents in War-Torn SyriaThe Syrian Interior Ministry said it has issued 21,000 travel documents for Palestinian refugees sheltered in the war-torn country between July 2021 and February 2022. The data was released |
2022-02-28 | View |
Gas Distribution Centre Established in Yarmouk CampA gas distribution site has been established at the main entrance to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. A few months earlier, as weather temperature have gone |
2022-02-28 | View |
Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Syria Gripped with Water CrisisPalestinian refugees sheltered in Jaramana Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, continue to launch distress calls over the water blackout, which has been ongoing for weeks. Civilians have found no |
2022-02-28 | View |
Red Crescent Distributes Relief Items in Hindarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Palestinian Red Crescent in cooperation with Hindarat Camp Youth Fingerprint distributed food items and winter clothes for children below 16. Some 206 families benefited from the initiative, which was |
2022-02-28 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information about Condition of Forcibly-Disappeared Father, His 2 Sons in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Lutfi Yakoob has appealed for information about the condition of Mohamed and his two sons Ahmad and Amjad, who have been forcibly disappeared by |
2022-02-27 | View |
Efforts Underway to Bring Life Back to Normal in Yarmouk CampThe Syrian regime has reportedly given greenlight for signing rental contracts for residential and commercial structures in Yarmouk Camp as part of efforts to rehabilitate the camp and bring life |
2022-02-27 | View |
Vaccine Doses Provided to Residents of AlHusainiya CampUNRWA in Syria has provided more anti-coronavirus vaccine doses in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. The residents will start receiving vaccines as of Sunday, February 27 |
2022-02-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Commits Suicide in Syria Displacement CampA Palestinian refugee was found hanged at his family house in Khan Esheih Camp, in Rif Dimashq, after he was stripped of his mobile phone over addiction concerns. Khalil Malek |
2022-02-27 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Win Cage Fighting CompetitionPalestinian refugee Kinan Ghazi Dha’if snatched the gold medal for 93 kg at the republic championship in the mixed martial arts (MMA), also referred to as cage fighting, held by |
2022-02-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Launch Distress Signals from Jordan Displacement CampPalestinian families from Syria taking shelter in AlHadiqa refugee camp, in Ar-Ramtha city, situated in the far northwest of Jordan, continue to call on the international humanitarian institutions, UNRWA, and |
2022-02-26 | View |
Juvenile Delinquency Soaring in AlNeirab Displacement Camp due to Severe DistressPalestinian refugee youths continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the ten-year warfare in Syria, amid reports of increasing school dropouts in displacement camps. Teaching staff at Mahmoud Abu |
2022-02-26 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Refugees Suffering Multiple hardships in War-Torn SyriaElderly Palestinian refugees in Syria are among the most vulnerable groups in the war-ravaged country. Protracted displacement and an unabated COVID-19 outbreak, along with the absence of vital services and |
2022-02-26 | View |
4 Palestinian Students Win Programming MarathonFour Palestinian refugee students won the Kids and Adolescents Programming Marathon' organized by the Syrian Virtual University in cooperation with the Agency for Excellence and Creativity in Damascus. Some |
2022-02-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Denounce Corruption by Passport Issuance AuthoritiesPalestinian refugees have denounced the complicated red tape pursued by the migration and passports department run by the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) in Ein Kersh, in Damascus |
2022-02-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Jaramana Camp Grappling With Price LeapPalestinian refugees taking shelter in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq province, continue to rail against the swift hike in the prices of vital food and non-food items. The residents said |
2022-02-25 | View |
Residents of Deraa Camp Call For Reconstruction WorksThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) in partnership with UNRWA carried out maintenance works to extend the sewerage line in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria |
2022-02-25 | View |
Increasing Coronavirus Cases Reported Northwest of SyriaSyria Humanitarian Response Coordinators group has warned of a humanitarian crisis in northwestern Syria due to the coronavirus outbreak and absence of medical assistance. Over the past 24 hours, more |
2022-02-25 | View |
Palestinians Launch Distress Signals as Turkey Suspends Issuance of Protection CardsPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) have appealed to the Turkish authorities and international human rights organizations to help them obtain the temporary protection cards known as the “kimlik”. In appeals |
2022-02-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Aleppo Appeal for Establishment of Aid Distribution CentrePalestinian refugees in Aleppo, north of Syria, said the air distribution centre in AlNeirab Camp is located at a considerable distance from their shelters. A number of families wishing to |
2022-02-24 | View |
Headstones Stolen from Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesHeadstones in the eastern cemetery of Khan Eshieh Camp have been stolen by anonymous gangsters. A resident of the camp said he reached out to the police station but the |
2022-02-24 | View |
Water Network Rehabilitated in AlAyedeen Camp in HumsThe Water Company in AlAyedeen Camp in Hums have embarked on works to repair the water network in the camp. Local sources, said the measure comes following appeals by the |
2022-02-24 | View |
UNRWA: 240,000 Palestinians from Syria in Need of Urgent AssistanceThe protracted consequences of the Syria crisis, coupled with the socio-economic deterioration in Syria and the impacts of COVID-19, continue to pose grave humanitarian challenges to Palestine refugees. Despite the |
2022-02-23 | View |
Member of Pro-Government Militia in Syria Broker Release of AffiliateMember of Liwaa AlQuds brigade Mohamed AlSai’d, affiliated with the Syrian regime, has brokered the release of another affiliate called Shadi Majid Jamamsa. Shadi was arrested on September 15, 2018 |
2022-02-23 | View |
Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Gas DearthResidents of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been grappling with gas dearth. The residents said local markets have run out of gas and fuel, slamming the unequal distribution |
2022-02-23 | View |
Belgium Supports Palestine Refugees with Early Disbursement of 2022 Annual Funding ContributionThe Kingdom of Belgium has advanced its annual contribution of EUR 7 million towards the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) 2022 |
2022-02-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees, NGOs Level Heavy Criticism at UNRWAPalestinian NGOs and activists have slammed UNRWA over its indifference towards the situation of displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon, who have been holding a sit-in outside of |
2022-02-22 | View |
Rubble-Clearance Works Suspended in Yarmouk CampThe committee in charge of rubble clearance in Yarmouk Camp has suspendzs works to remove debris piled up across residential alleyways in the camp, sparking anger among the residents. Engineer |
2022-02-22 | View |
Calls Launched for Coronavirus Vaccine Doses in Jaramana CampActivists have called upon residents of Jaramana Camp to take anti-coronavirus vaccine doses in order to help curtail the virus propagation in the camp. The calls were launched following a |
2022-02-22 | View |
Greek Islands: Migrant population down by 79%The number of migrants and refugees living on the Greek Islands was 79% lower in December 2021 compared to a year before, according to the Greek government. The migrant |
2022-02-22 | View |
New Report: Palestinian Refugees among Dozens Hanged in Sednaya PrisonGovernor of Deir AlAsafir town, in Rif Dimashq, handed over documents proving the death of over 46 prisoners, including Palestinian refugees, in Syria’s military prison of Sednaya. Local sources have |
2022-02-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in BeirutPalestinian refugees displaced from Syria in Lebanon have rallied outside of the main Beirut office of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) |
2022-02-21 | View |
Bread Crisis Exacerbated by Corruption in Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, have called on the Syrian authorities to control bread distribution and bread smuggling to the black market. A resident |
2022-02-21 | View |
Fuel Supplies Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in Northern SyriaThe Palestine Commission for Relief and Development distributed fuel supplies to displaced Palestinian families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhamamdiya camps, north of Syria. Every registered family received 20 liters of |
2022-02-21 | View |
AGPS: Over 4,000 Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 4,116 Palestinian refugees in Syria, including 493 women and girls, since 2011 as a result of war-related incidents. Yarmouk Camp topped the list |
2022-02-20 | View |
International NGO Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA delegation of Premiere Urgence Internationale paid a visit to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, to inspect the condition of the government-run school in an attempt to contribute |
2022-02-20 | View |
Reconstruction Works Launched in AlHajar AlAsawdRif Dimashq Governorate announced the launch of works to reconstruct infrastructure in three neighborhoods in AlHajar AlAswad, where thousands of Palestinian refugees used to take shelter before the conflict outbreak |
2022-02-20 | View |
Instructions Issued for Rehabilitation of Vital Services in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesGovernor of the southern Syrian province of Deraa, engineer Luay Kharita, issued instructions for setting a roadmap to rehabilitate vital services and facilities in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south |
2022-02-20 | View |
8 Years On…Massacre Perpetrated by Syrian Regime on AlMuzeireeb’s Palestinian Refugee Community UnforgettableThis week marks the eighth anniversary of a massacre perpetrated by the Syrian regime army on AlMuzeireeb Palestinian refugee community in Daraa, south of Syria. On February 18, 2014, the |
2022-02-19 | View |
UNRWA: 19,000 Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Jordan in Need of Urgent AssistanceUNRWA said in its 2022 budget appeal launched in Geneva that the number of PRS in Jordan has remained relatively stable for a number of years, with 19,000 PRS |
2022-02-19 | View |
CSOs Discuss Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Northern SyriaA delegation of the Palestine Commission for Relief and Development met on February 17 with representatives of the Association of Displaced Palestinians in Northern Syria. The two parties discussed the |
2022-02-19 | View |
Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlSabina 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 |
2022-02-19 | View |
Family of Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee Appeal for InformationThe brother of Palestinian refugee student Salma Abdul Razak has appealed to the Syrian regime to reveal his sister’s condition and whereabouts. Last year, Salma’s sister, Kholoud, who fled to |
2022-02-18 | View |
Directorate of Palestinian Refugees in Northern SyriaThe newly-formed Directorate of Palestinian Affairs in opposition-held zones in northern Syria said its missions will basically cover areas where Palestinian refugee communities are taking shelter, including Efrin, I’zaz, and |
2022-02-18 | View |
Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Syria Gripped with Sanitation CrisisResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq continue to rail against poor sewerage network and improper waste disposal. The residents attributed the crisis to clogged drain pipes |
2022-02-18 | View |
UNRWA to Transfer Cash Aid for Palestinians of Syria in LebanonUNRWA pledged to transfer cash grants to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon for the months of January and February. The grants will be transferred through Liban Post. The disbursed sum |
2022-02-18 | View |
Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the uncontrolled use of motorcycles, a phenomenon they said poses serious threats to the lives |
2022-02-17 | View |
2,000 Families Return to Yarmouk Camp2,000 families have returned to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, over recent months, according to Damascus Governorate. The Governorate said 4,000 entry permits were issued |
2022-02-17 | View |
Angry Palestinians from Syria Break Into UNRWA Office in LebanonPalestinian refugees from Syria broke into the main office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli to protest |
2022-02-17 | View |
Power Generator Stolen from AlHusainiya CampA power generator installed near Khalil AlRahman Mosque, in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, was stolen by anonymous thieves, exacerbating the power crisis in the area. A resident slammed the |
2022-02-17 | View |
Humanitarian Situation in Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Exacerbated by Water DearthWater has been repeatedly cut off across residential neighborhoods in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. The residents have raised concerns over the repercussions of the water crisis |
2022-02-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Jaramana Camp Terrorized by Sexual HarassmentPalestinian refugee families sheltered in Jaramana camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, have raised concerns over the increasing abductions and sexual harassment reported in the area, particularly overnight due to |
2022-02-16 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Win Bronze Medal at Damascus Karate ChampionshipTwo residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have won the third places in the Karate Kata and individual fighting premier league championship held at AlJalaa Gymnasium |
2022-02-16 | View |
Cash-Striped Palestinians from Syria Close Off UNRWA Office in SidonPalestinian refugees displaced from Syria to Lebanon have closed off the headquarters of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Sidon. The |
2022-02-15 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Mistreatment by Haram TransferResidents of Jaramana Camp have urged UNRWA to pressurize AlHaram Company for international transfer to cease mistreatment of Palestinian refugees who show up at the company’s office in Ra’is Square |
2022-02-15 | View |
Palestinians among Several Migrants Rescued by Turkish Coast GuardTurkish coast guard rescued a number of migrants, including Palestinian refugees, on an Italy-bound vessel. The migrants launched distress signals after the boat engine suddenly went out of operation. The |
2022-02-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Karate Championship in SyriaPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Mufeed Diab has won the Karate contest held in AlJalaa Club, in Damascus. Mahmoud, born and raised in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, won the gold medal |
2022-02-15 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Slam Indifference by UNRWA, Political FactionsResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have slammed Palestinian factions, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and UNRWA for dragging their feet regarding their appeals for urgent humanitarian |
2022-02-14 | View |
Solar Energy Initiative Launched in Khan Dannun CampThe Charity Committee in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, has embarked on the second phase of a project to install solar panels across residential alleyways. This |
2022-02-14 | View |
UNRWA Regulates Aid Distribution in HumsUNRWA has called on residents of Hums refugee camp unregistered with the Agency to receive their cash aid from the Haram Transfer offices in AlWehda and Dablen to avoid overcrowding |
2022-02-14 | View |
Palestinian Aid Convoy Dispatched to Northern SyriaA humanitarian convoy of 80 trucks laden with relief items was dispatched by the Alkouloub Arrahima Association in occupied Palestine to northern Syria displacement camps through Turkey. The convoy is |
2022-02-14 | View |
Dozens of Palestinians from Syria Granted German CitizenshipDozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria obtained citizenship in Germany over recent years as they met the legal requirements to that end. To be eligible for naturalization, a person should |
2022-02-13 | View |
UNRWA: 100% of Palestinians of Syria in Jordan in Need of Emergency Cash AssistancePalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan are confronted with increased hardship and vulnerability, due to long-term displacement and difficult socio-economic conditions, coupled with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic |
2022-02-13 | View |
Humanitarian Situation in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Exacerbated by Cables TheftPower cables have reportedly been stolen from the alleyways of AlSayeda Zeinab refugee camp, where civilians’ life has already been marred by the frequent power blackouts. Local sources told AGPS |
2022-02-13 | View |
Number of Coronavirus Cases Goes Down in Khan Dannun CampMedical sources in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq said the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has decreased with the start of 2022. Scores of residents have |
2022-02-13 | View |
Charcoal Distributed in Northern Syria Displacement CampsThe Free Youth Movement, in partnership with Palestinians from Wadi Ara, in Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1948, distributed charcoal to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in Deir |
2022-02-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Rukn AlDeen Facing Dire Humanitarian ConditionPalestinian Refugees sheltered in Rukn AlDeen neighborhood, in Damascus, have been facing dire humanitarian conditions due to the absence of vital services and poor infrastructure. Entering its 11th year, the |
2022-02-12 | View |
268 Residents of Deraa Camp Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 268 residents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, since the outbreak of the conflict. The list includes 134 victims who died |
2022-02-12 | View |
NRC Pays Visit to Yarmouk Camp SchoolsRepresentatives of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) visited on February 02, 2022 schools run by the Syrian Ministry of Education in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The |
2022-02-12 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Call for Urgent Actions in Response to Deadly Accidents on Airport HighwayResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to appeal to the Syrian authorities to set up a bridge for pedestrians and speed bumps on the access road to Damascus |
2022-02-12 | View |
Number of Migrants from Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria Goes UpThe number of Palestinian youths migrating from displacement camps and government-held zones across war-torn Syria has soared. Recently, scores of refugee families have made their way from their camps and |
2022-02-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Missing from Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Ayman Ahmad Ahmad disappeared on Thursday after he left his house in Khan Eshieh Camp, in Rif Dimashq, to receive UNRWA aid. Ayman works in the Equestrian Club |
2022-02-11 | View |
Delta Variant Gets Unabated in Northern Syria Displacement CampsConcerns have mounted in displacement camps set up in northern Syria as cases of Delta variant have been increasingly reported in the area. Medics have sounded alarm bells over the |
2022-02-11 | View |
Heating Items Distributed to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA announced its decision to distribute fuel supplies to displaced Palestinian families from Syria sheltered in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region. The move comes thanks to donations by the government of Japan |
2022-02-11 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Launch Distress SignalsPalestinian refugee families taking shelter in Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the price hike and absence of vital facilities in the area. Water has been |
2022-02-10 | View |
Theft Gang Detained in AlHusainiya CampPolicemen in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq rounded up gangsters involved in theft of telecommunications cables in and around the camp. Phone lines have repeatedly gone out |
2022-02-10 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid for Palestinians of Syria in LebanonThe Association of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon said UNRWA cash aid will be disbursed as of February 18. This came in a meeting between representatives of the Association |
2022-02-10 | View |
Palestinian Red Crescent Distributes Relief Items in Hindarat Refugee CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent Organization, in partnership with Youth Fingerprint Foundation in Hindarat Camp, distributed relief items to families sheltered in Hindarat. Blankets and sponge mattresses were handed over to |
2022-02-10 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Refugee Says Her Grandchildren Are Abused in SwedenPalestinian refugee Alyaa Darwish, the grandmother of four girls and a boy who “have been taken away from their family”, said her grandchildren are being subjected to “persecution, ill-treatment, repression |
2022-02-09 | View |
Activists Call On Displaced Families to Return to Yarmouk CampActivists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp to submit more demands for entry permits to Yarmouk Camp in order to retrieve their property. A number of residents said |
2022-02-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA ClinicResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have spoken out against the mistreatment they have been subjected to by staff members at the UNRWA-run clinic in the |
2022-02-09 | View |
Directorate of Palestinian Refugees Established in Northern SyriaThe Syrian Interim Government, an alternative government in Syria, formed by the umbrella opposition group, the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, established the Directorate of Palestinian Affairs |
2022-02-09 | View |
Abduction Ordeal of 6-year-Old Fawaz Qetaifan, Death of Moroccan Child in Well Reminders of Tragedy of Palestinian Children in War-Torn SyriaPalestinian refugees in/from Syria and in the diaspora have expressed deep grief over the death of five-year-old boy Rayan Oram, who fell down a well in Morocco, and the abduction |
2022-02-08 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Push for Urgent Reconstruction to Curtail Property-TheftResidents of Yarmouk Camp continue to call upon the concerned authorities and wealthy expatriates to help them reconstruct their homes and commercial facilities in order to curb property-theft in the |
2022-02-08 | View |
UNRWA: Healthcare Services for Palestinians of Syria Continue Thanks to Donors Like QatarUNRWA said that thanks to contributions from donor parties like the Qatari Fund for Development, the Agency continues to provide primary healthcare services to Palestinian refugees across its health facilities |
2022-02-08 | View |
Residents of Latakia’s Refugee Camp Struggle to Earn LivingResidents 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 infrastructure, absence |
2022-02-08 | View |
AGPS: 252 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has recorded the death of 252 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria from the start of the conflict, in 2011, until February 07, 2022. The list of victims includes |
2022-02-07 | View |
UNRWA Starts Clinic Rehabilitation in Yarmouk CampUNRWA has embarked on the reconstruction of its catering centre in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The centre will be used as a clinic replacing the automobile |
2022-02-07 | View |
Underprivileged Families Launch Distress Signals from Khan Dannun CampActivist have launched calls for urgent humanitarian assistance in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Diamshq, where poverty and unemployment have reached unprecedented levels. Palestinian refugee families continue |
2022-02-07 | View |
GAPAR Delegation Shows Up in Palestinian Refugee Camps in AleppoDirector-General of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees, Kasem Mohamed Husain, met on Sunday, February 06, with Aleppo governor, Husain Diab, as part of a visit he paid to |
2022-02-07 | View |
New Fish Species Named after Palestinian Biologist Adwan ShehabTwo German research centers named a new fish species after the Palestinian-Syrian biologist Adwan Shehab in recognition of his efforts in marine research and scientific studies. In a report published |
2022-02-06 | View |
6 Palestinian Refugees freed in Turkey, Kidnappers DetainedTurkish authorities managed to free 23 migrants, including six Palestinian refugees, after they were kidnapped and held captive by Afghani gangsters in the Turkish metropolitan city of Istanbul. The gangsters |
2022-02-06 | View |
AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Facing Water CrisisResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to launch cries for help over their tragic living conditions as water pumps have gone inoperative for weeks due |
2022-02-06 | View |
Healthcare Initiative Launched in Khan Eshieh CampThe charity committee of the Islamic Jihad Movement, in cooperation with specialized clinics in Jazmatia, in Damascus, announced the launch of free medical days at specialized cardiac and gynecological clinics |
2022-02-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Property-Theft in Syria Displacement CampProperty-theft attempts have increasingly been reported in Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Recently, a number of thieves burglarized commercial shops in the camp. The stolen property |
2022-02-05 | View |
Over 4,000 Entry Permits Granted to Yarmouk Residents in 2 MonthsSyrian authorities have reportedly granted 4,200 permits to families wishing to return to Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, and retrieve their property over the past couple of months. An |
2022-02-05 | View |
Lighting Initiative Launched in Khan Eshieh CampVolunteers from Khan Eshieh Camp have embarked on a campaign to improve street lighting in the camp. The drive will see solar energy panels installed across residential thoroughfares. Activists |
2022-02-05 | View |
UNRWA: Funds Available only until next MarchAccording to the spokesman for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Adnan Abu Hasna, Arab states have cut their support for the agency from $200 |
2022-02-05 | View |
Japan Contributes US$ 2.85 Million in Emergency Assistance for Palestine RefugeesThe Government of Japan contributed US$ 2.85 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to enable the provision of |
2022-02-04 | View |
Activists Call for Probe into Death of Refugees on Greek BorderUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) spokesperson Shabia Mantoo on Thursday said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding 19 migrants who froze to death after being stripped of some |
2022-02-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Achieves Highest Score at German UniversityPalestinian refugee from Syria Razan Shaaban earned the highest score at Hanover University, in Germany, after she defended her MA thesis in architecture. Razan had studied architecture at Damascus |
2022-02-04 | View |
47 Migrants Rescued off Turkish CoastTurkish Coast Guard intercepted 47 irregular migrants off the coast of the state of Mugla, northwest Turkey. The Turkish coast guard said that on Wednesday evening they intercepted 23 migrants |
2022-02-04 | View |
Winter Assistance Provided to Families in Northern Syria Displacement CampsIghatha 48 Association distributed food parcels and winter aid items to displaced families sheltered in substandard facilities set up in northern Syria. Palestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps in |
2022-02-04 | View |
UNRWA Receives Vaccine Doses from China40,000 doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine were donated by the Government of China to the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Syria. The doses arrived at UNRWA Syria |
2022-02-03 | View |
UNRWA Announces 1st Batch of Cash Aid for 2022UNRWA in Syria said it will start disbursing emergency cash-aid for 2022 as of February 06. The sum covers two months and will be delivered to the most vulnerable families |
2022-02-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Traumatized as US-Led Coalition Attacks Northern SyriaA raid by US Special Forces in north-western Syria has resulted in the killing of 13 people, including women and children, sparking panic among Palestinian and Syrians refugees taking shelter |
2022-02-03 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Left without WaterLocal sources in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been cut off in the camp for over a couple of months. The main water tank |
2022-02-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Opposition Forces in Northern SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohamed Mahmoud Shreih was arrested by the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army, which controls large parts of Aleppo’s outskirts along with other areas north of Syria. Mohamed, a resident |
2022-02-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Disappears in SyriaPalestinian refugee Omar Hasan Ali, aged 51, disappeared after he left his house some four days earlier. He suffers psychological disorders. The office of wounded and missing persons north of |
2022-02-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Distressed as Gov’t Lifts Subsidies on Basic GoodsPalestinian refugees have voiced their deep concern over their abject humanitarian condition, saying the situation has taken a turn for the worse after the Syrian government ended subsidies on basic |
2022-02-02 | View |
12 Refugees Found Frozen to Death near Turkey-Greece BorderThe partially clothed bodies of 12 people have been found inside Turkey close to the border with Greece, after they apparently froze to death. Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu posted |
2022-02-02 | View |
87% of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Living Below Poverty LinePalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon are grappling with increased hardship and vulnerability, due to long-term displacement and difficult socio-economic conditions, coupled with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic |
2022-02-01 | View |
UNRWA, PLO Discuss Situation of Palestinian Refugees in LebanonMember of the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Ahmad Abu Holi and UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini discussed during a meeting in Gaza the situation of Palestinian refugees |
2022-02-01 | View |
US Magazine: Syria Unsafe for Refugee ReturnsForeign Policy magazine said Syria is neither safe nor stable for migrant returns. The magazine said the civil war continues. Returnees—such as Mazen al-Hamada, who was viciously tortured by the |
2022-02-01 | View |
Scholarships Granted to Palestinian Refugee Students in LebanonUSAID announced it will be granting scholarships for Palestinian refugee students along with Lebanese and Syrian students in Lebanon to enable them to complete their undergraduate studies at the American |
2022-02-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Struggling for SurvivalPalestinian refugee families sheltered in displacement camps set up in northern Syria continue to launch distress signals over their abject humanitarian condition in the substandard facilities set up in the |
2022-01-31 | View |
UNRWA Chief: Palestinians of Syria Striving to Get One Meal per DayCommissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, said Palestinian refugees in Syria continue to struggle to get one meal a day. This comes |
2022-01-31 | View |
Activists Warn Yarmouk Residents against Attempts to Turn Their Property into Bargaining ChipsActivists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property at low prices |
2022-01-31 | View |
Bread Crisis Takes Turn for Worse in Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to line up for hours outside of the camp’s sole bakery to receive bread packs. Displaced Palestinian families lashed |
2022-01-31 | View |
'Military Evaders' Face Unlawful Seizure of Property in Yarmouk CampPalestinian refugees said Syrian authorities have refused the authorizations they obtained from Syrian embassies abroad in order for their relatives to retrieve their property in Yarmouk Camp. The refugees said |
2022-01-30 | View |
UNRWA Starts Reconstruction of Clinic in Hindarat CampUNRWA has started reconstructing its clinic in Hindarat Camp, in Aleppo. The UN Agency will also work on rehabilitating AlZayb School in the camp in the next few months. Activists |
2022-01-30 | View |
Palestinian Mother Appeals for Release of Her Son Ahmad Ghassan from Syria PrisonsThe mother of Palestinian refugee Ahmad Ghassan Khalil continues to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of her son, who has been forcibly disappeared by the Syrian regime |
2022-01-30 | View |
Fire Rocks Migrant Tents in Greece’s Moria CampHundreds of Palestinian refugees and thousands of other asylum seekers taking shelter in Moria camp, set up on the Greek island of Lesbos, have expressed deep concern over their deteriorating |
2022-01-30 | View |
Humanitarian Campaign Launched by Palestinians in Occupied Territories to Assist Displaced Families in Northern SyriaActivists and CSOs from Palestinian territories occupied since 1948 (present-day Israel) have embarked on a campaign to assits Palestinians and Syrians sheltered in northern Syria displacement camps. Palestinian activist Ibrahim |
2022-01-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Appeal for Urgent UN AidPalestinian refugees continue to lash out at UNRWA over its apathy regarding their appeals for increasing cash grants. UNRWA said it will transfer 75,000 Syrian pounds to vulnerable families |
2022-01-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in AlHusainiya Camp Grapple with Abject ConditionsResidents of AlHsainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have been severely affected by the snowstorm that rocked the region over the past couple of weeks. The situation has |
2022-01-29 | View |
73 Palestinian Refugee Students Honored by UNRWAUNRWA honored 73 Palestinian refugee students who achieved high scores as part of 9th grade exams for the academic year 2020-2021. A ceremony was held in the Damascus Training Centre |
2022-01-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon’s AlBekaa Region Appeal for Urgent ActionDozens of displaced Palestinian families from Syria in the Lebanese AlBekaa region continue to appeal to UNRWA to hand them much-needed humanitarian aid with the advent of a freezing winter |
2022-01-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in/from Syria Denounce Delayed Passport IssuancePalestinian refugees from Syria continue to denounce the complicated red tape faced by Palestinians from Syria (PRS) who have applied for Palestinian Authority-stamped passports. Scores of PRS have submitted |
2022-01-28 | View |
Property-Theft Reported in Khan Dannun CampPower cables and the plunger feeding to main water tank have been stolen from Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, where civilians’ life has already been marred |
2022-01-28 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Launch Calls for Services RehabilitationSpokespersons for AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, paid a visit to Rif Dimashq governor in order to sound the alarm over the poor the poor infrastructure, power |
2022-01-28 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Displacement Camps Launch Distress SignalsPalestinian refugees in Lebanon have launched calls for urgent humanitarian assistance by UN bodies and international relief organizations. Palestinian families taking refuge in AlBekaa have been struggling for survival |
2022-01-27 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Escalate Protest Moves over UNRWA Aid CutPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon who have been protesting UNRWA’s latest decision to cut cash aid for PRS said they will keep up their protest moves until they |
2022-01-27 | View |
Rubble Mounds Block Displaced Families’ Access to Yarmouk CampHouse owners and shopkeepers in the neighborhoods of Uruba, AlTakadum, and March 8, in Yarmouk Camp, have called on the concerned authorities to clear the rubble piles that continue to |
2022-01-27 | View |
Greek Government Accused of Causing Hunger Crisis in Refugee CampsGreek authorities have been accused of prompting a hunger crisis in refugee camps, leaving people with no access to food. Martha Roussou of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), in |
2022-01-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Assassinated South of SyriaThree young men, including a Palestinian refugee, were assassinated by anonymous gunmen near AlRay area, between AlMuzeireeb and AlYadouda towns, west of Deraa, in southern Syria. The victims were fatally |
2022-01-26 | View |
UNRWA and UNICEF Renew Agreement to Further Support Palestine Refugee ChildrenUNRWA and UNICEF renewed on Monday an agreement to extend support to Palestine refugee children, adolescents, and women in the State of Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. In a |
2022-01-26 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Appeal for Rehabilitation of Vital ServicesThe municipality of the Husainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, has started works to rehabilitate the sanitation network, which has been affected by the precarious weather conditions during |
2022-01-26 | View |
40 Asylum Seekers Rescued off Izmir CoastTurkish Coast Guard units rescued at least 43 irregular migrants pushed back by Greece in two separate incidents off Turkey's western and southwestern coasts last Wednesday. In the Dikili |
2022-01-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Wins UK ScholarshipPalestinian refugee Reham Abu Rashed has won a grant from a British university after she garnered high scores at the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in Mechatronics Engineering. The Nuclear |
2022-01-25 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Speak Up for Palestinian Prisoners in SyriaResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, embarked on a campaign to raise awareness about Palestinian refugees who have fallen prey to fatal torture and enforced |
2022-01-25 | View |
UNRWA Holds Graduation Ceremony for 497 Palestinian Refugee Students in Damascus497 students who graduated from the Damascus Training Centre (DTC) were honored by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in a ceremony held between December |
2022-01-25 | View |
Humanitarian Campaign Launched in Favor of Displaced Families in Northern SyriaAlAysh 48 Association launched the “Karama6” campaign to assist Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in the substandard facilities set up in northern Syria. The campaign, launched in partnership with donors |
2022-01-25 | View |
23 Asylum Seekers Released by Libyan AuthoritiesThe Libyan authority to combat illegal migration released 23 asylum-seekers, including 13 Palestinian refugees from Syria, after nearly 48 hours in custody. Libyan coast guard rescued on January 23 some |
2022-01-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Protest Outside of UNRWA Office in BeirutScores of Palestinian refugees joined a rally held outside of the Beirut headquarters of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) protesting the |
2022-01-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Grappling with Abject Conditions South of DamascusOver 5,000 Palestinian refugees taking shelter south of Damascus have been grappling with dire conditions due to the price leap, steep rental fees, and forced military conscription with pro-government |
2022-01-24 | View |
Vaccination Campaign Launched in Khan Eshieh CampThe Syrian Health Ministry in partnership with CSOs launched on Sunday a vaccination campaign in Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. This comes following reports of increasing |
2022-01-24 | View |
Number of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Hits 29,000Some 29,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) (5,800 households) are currently sheltered in Lebanon, according to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near |
2022-01-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Deir Ballout Camp Struggling for SurvivalHundreds of displaced Palestinian families taking refuge in northern Syria displacement camps continue to raise concerns over their abject humanitarian condition as a freezing winter season has been just around |
2022-01-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Nidhal Layla Missing for 3rd YearA Palestinian family from Syria has launched appeals for information over the condition of their relative Nidhal Ali Leyla who disappeared some three years ago in Austria. The family had |
2022-01-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud AlSahli Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Ahmad AlSahli continues to appeal for information over Mahmoud’s condition and whereabouts. Mahmoud, born in 1990, was arrested by Syrian security forces on December |
2022-01-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Continue to Protest in Beirut over UNRWA Aid CutDozens of Palestinian families from Syria (PRS) who were displaced to Lebanon continue to rally outside of the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees |
2022-01-13 | View |
Displaced Families Called Upon to Submit Demands for Return to Yarmouk CampActivists have called on residents of Yarmouk Camp to submit applications to return to their houses and retrieve their property. Lawyer Nour AlDeen Salman said return permits are granted in |
2022-01-13 | View |
UK Gov’t: Syria Unsafe for Refugee ReturnsBritain on Tuesday said it is “not returning” any people to Syria in line with the UN judgment that the latter “remains unsafe.” The statement from Home Office came |
2022-01-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Gaza, Jordan to Receive Subsidized Bread in SyriaThe municipality council in Deraa city, south of Syria, called on Palestinian refugees from Gaza and Palestinians with Jordanian travel documents sheltered in Deraa to register their names and personal |
2022-01-13 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Condition of Missing Palestinian Refugee in PolandPalestinian Refugee Mahmoud Amayri has gone missing in Poland for nearly one month. His family continues to appeal to the concerned embassies and human rights organizations to work on disclosing |
2022-01-12 | View |
Family Survives Fire in Hindarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe family of Kamel Najami survived a fire that rocked their house in Hindarat Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. The fires broke out on Tuesday after a kerosene stove |
2022-01-12 | View |
GAPAR Calls for Increasing Flour to Khan Eshieh CampThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) has called on the Syrian Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection to allot an additional quantity of 1.5 tons of |
2022-01-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Appointed Children’s Mayor in NetherlandsA Dutch municipality appointed 11-year-old Palestinian-Syrian girl “Lulia Muhammad Hamid” as a mayor representing children in the municipality. The children’s mayor Samuel Heuil and the mayor of the municipality |
2022-01-12 | View |
UNRWA Pledges to Find Solution to Cut Aid for PRSPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon have escalated protest moves against UNRWA to speak up against the Agency’s decision to cut aid for PRS families. A so-called “Tent 194” |
2022-01-11 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Food Aid to Palestinian Refugees in War-Torn SyriaUNRWA announced its decision to distribute emergency food aid for 2022 in partnership with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) as of January 12. Text messages specifying the |
2022-01-11 | View |
Telecommunications Crisis Exacerbated by Cables Theft in AlHusainiya CampThe telecommunications network in AlHusaniniya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, has been ravaged by increasing cable thefts. Civilians said internet and phone networks have gone out of operation |
2022-01-11 | View |
House Burned Down by Thieves in Yarmouk CampPalestinian refugees who have recently returned to Yarmouk Camp have spoken up against property-thieves who have been ransacking civilian homes and stealing their belongings. Recently, unknown persons set fire to |
2022-01-11 | View |
Yarmouk Camp in Syria Still Suffering from Heavy Toll of Regime BlockadeAGPS has documented the death of 204 Palestinian refugees due to malnutrition and medical neglect as a result of the tough siege slapped a few years earlier by the Syrian |
2022-01-10 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Vital ServicesFamilies who returned to Yarmouk Camp have called on Syrian authorities to rehabilitate vital facilities in an area where most public amenities have gone out of operation. The unabated warfare |
2022-01-10 | View |
UNRWA Announces Additional Cash Aid for PRS in LebanonUNRWA announced a new batch of cash aid for Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon. In a statement issued on January 10, 2022, UNRWA said every registered PRS will |
2022-01-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in BeirutDozens of displaced Palestinian families from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon held a vigil outside of UNRWA headquarters in Beirut, protesting the latest decision by the Agency to cut shelter and |
2022-01-10 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Trapped on French Guiana Appeal for Humanitarian ActionPalestinian refugees stranded on the French island of Guiana have been subjected to a precarious legal status and dire humanitarian condition. As the conflict broke out in Syria, thousands |
2022-01-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested on His Way Back from GermanyA Palestinian refugee was arrested by Syrian authorities at the Damascus International Airport after he came back from Germany to visit his family. His condition and whereabouts remain under wraps |
2022-01-09 | View |
As Palestinian Refugees Appeal for Return to Ravaged Yarmouk Camp, Fatah Movement Commemorates 57th AnniversaryActivists who attended a ceremony held on Sunday January 9 at the Arabic Club in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, to mark the 57th anniversary of Fatah Movement founding in |
2022-01-09 | View |
Cash-Stripped Palestinian Refugees in War-Torn Syria Lash Out at Fatah DelegationPalestinian refugees in Syria leveled heavy criticism at a Fatah delegation that showed up in Damascus on January 6, led by the secretary of the group’s Central Committee, Jibril AlRujoub |
2022-01-08 | View |
7 Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Released from Syria PrisonsSeven Palestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, were released from Syrian prisons on January 1, 2022. Mohamed Subhi Sa’id, Samir Subhi Sa’id, Maher Mousa, Ismail Mousa |
2022-01-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Appeal for UNRWA Winter AssistancePalestinian refugees displaced from Syria in Lebanon have called on UNRWA to take urgent action in response to the dire socio-economic condition and abject poverty they have been grappling with |
2022-01-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Suffering Abject Conditions in QudsayaDisplaced Palestinian families taking shelter in the so-called “youth housing” apartments in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq, have been enduring dire socio-economic conditions due to the exorbitant prices of food |
2022-01-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian ActionPalestinian refugees displaced from Syria in Lebanon have called on international humanitarian organizations and human rights institutions to take urgent action in response to the dire socio-economic condition and abject |
2022-01-07 | View |
Syrian Authorities Greenlight Return to Yarmouk CampLocal sources told AGPS that families’ return to Yarmouk Camp has become a more feasible endeavour. Engineer Mohamed Salman said permits are rapidly granted by the security branch of Street |
2022-01-07 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Bread CrisisResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have sounded distress signals over the bread crisis in the area due to new distribution mechanisms implemented by the Ministry |
2022-01-07 | View |
Harassment against Schoolgirls Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaResidents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have denounced the verbal harassment perpetrated against schoolgirls in the vicinities of mixed secondary schools. A local shopkeeper said |
2022-01-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Sweden Creates Electronics DictionaryPalestinian refugee Shehadeh Shamdin Atwa, born in 1959, has compiled a special dictionary of electrical and electronic terms to facilitate vocational studies in Swedish institutes. Shehadeh Atwa, was a resident |
2022-01-06 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Relative in SyriaA Palestinian family has appealed for information about the condition and whereabouts of Adnan Ahmad Ghanayma, who has been secretly held in Syrian prisons for eight years running. Adnan was |
2022-01-06 | View |
Following Latest Decision to Cut Aid, UNRWA Distributes Cash Aid to Palestinian Refugees in LebanonUNRWA started on January 4 distributing cash aid to Palestinian refugee families from Syria covering the month of December. The aid grants will be disbursed through Liban Post. Registered families |
2022-01-06 | View |
Food Baskets Distributed in Deraa Refugee CampSome 700 Palestinian refugee families received last week food baskets distributed by the Syrian Red Crescent Organization. All the way through Syria’s conflict, residents of Daraa Camp have been |
2022-01-06 | View |
Over 1,200 Palestinian and Syrian Refugees Killed in Ali AlWahsh TragedySome eight years ago, over hundreds of Palestinian and Syrian refugees, including women and minors, were killed by pro-regime militias deployed at Ali AlWahsh checkpoint, south of Damascus. The |
2022-01-05 | View |
Following Death of 8 Palestinian Refugees at Sea, AGPS Calls on European Court of Justice to Revise Family Reunion LawAGPS has called on the European Court of Justice to revise migration policy and family reunification procedures for migrant children aged above 18. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) should |
2022-01-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Displacement Camp Rally in Solidarity with Victims of Greece Boat TragedyPalestinian refugees and CSOs in AlBadawi displacement camp, north of Lebanon, held a vigil in solidarity with the victims of the Greece boat accident and their families. The refugees held |
2022-01-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees: Latest US Contribution to UNRWA DistrustfulAssociation 302 for Defense of Refugees Rights, warned of the malevolent implications of the latest contribution by the U.S. administration to the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The |
2022-01-05 | View |
Following Death of 8 Palestinian Refugees at Sea, AGPS Launches Solidarity CampaignAGPS has launched a campaign in solidarity with the families of the victims of the tragic boat accident which occurred off a Greek coast on Friday, December 24, claiming the |
2022-01-04 | View |
Webinar Underscores Situation of Displaced Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Jordan, Lebanon, and GazaA webinar was held by Association 302 for Defense of Refugees Rights to tackle the alarming legal, political, and humanitarian situation of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan, Lebanon |
2022-01-04 | View |
Four Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Prisons in 2021Four Palestinian refugees died under torture in Syrian prisons in 2021, bringing the number of torture victims among Palestinian refugees in the war-torn country to 653, among them women and |
2022-01-04 | View |
US Pledges $99 Million to Palestine Refugee AgencyThe United States pledged on Thursday to shell out $99 to refresh the budget of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for the Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in light of |
2022-01-03 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Call for Equitable Bread DistributionPalestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, have called on the Syrian authorities to control bread distribution and bread smuggling to the black market. A resident |
2022-01-03 | View |
Civilians’ Life Threatened by Motorbike Riders in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have raised concerns over the increasing abductions, home-burglary attempts, and sexual harassment reported in the area, particularly overnight due to |
2022-01-03 | View |
229 Migrants Rescued by Turkish Coast GuardTurkish Coast Guard Command units rescued 229 illegal migrants who were pushed back by the Greek coast guard in the Aegean Sea on Friday. Acting on a tip, the Turkish |
2022-01-03 | View |
Following Death of Rawnd Alayedi, PRC Calls on Germany to Launch Immediate ProbeThe Palestinian Return Centre in London (PRC) has called on the German authorities to open an immediate investigation into the death of Palestinian refugee girl Rawnd Alayedi, who breathed her |
2022-01-02 | View |
Family of Missing Palestinian Refugee Appeals for InformationThe family of Palestinian refugee Bahaa AlHasan, raised in Deraa Camp, south of Syria, have appealed to search and rescue teams to work on revealing the condition and whereabouts of |
2022-01-02 | View |
Applications for Return to Yarmouk Camp ResumedFamilies in Yarmouk camp have submitted demands for return after the local municipality suspended return applications. Palestinian lawyer Nour AlDeen Salman said concerned residents should submit their ownership documents to |
2022-01-02 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Denounce Poor ServicesResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq leveled heavy criticism at the local administrative development committee for turning its back on their appeals for enhancing vital |
2022-01-02 | View |
Following Death of Palestinian Refugees, AGPS Urges EU to Reconsider Family Reunion PolicyAGPS has called upon European Union parliaments to revise migration policy and family reunification procedures for migrant children aged above 18. AGPS has been receiving deeply alarming reports about what |
2022-01-01 | View |
72 Palestinian Refugees Died at Sea since Outbreak of Syrian ConflictSo far, at least 72 Palestinian refugees from Syria drowned onboard migrant vessels, fleeing war-torn Syria. Scores of others died of cold on route to EU destinations. A number of |
2022-01-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Deeply Alarmed by Death of 8 Palestinian Refugees in Greece Boat TragedyPalestinian refugees in/from Syria (PRS) have mourned the death of their relatives and friends in the latest tragic boat accident off a Greek coast. Hundreds of posts have been published |
2022-01-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian ActionPalestinian refugee families sheltered in displacement camps set up north of Syria continue to appeal for urgent humanitarian action by the concerned authorities in Syria, United Nations bodies, and international |
2022-01-01 | View |
AGPS Appeals for Information about Condition of Forcibly-Disappeared Journalists in War-Torn SyriaAGPS condemns the apathy maintained by the international community and Palestinian leadership as regards the extrajudicial killing, harsh torture, and arbitrary detention of Palestinian journalists and activists in war-ravaged Syria |
2021-12-31 | View |
Palestinians Rally Outside of UNRWA Offices in LebanonPalestinian refugees and activists sheltered in Tripoli and its Badawi refugee camps, in Lebanon, rallied earlier this week outside of UNRWA offices to protest the Agency’s decision to reduce cash |
2021-12-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Deraa Point Finger at Gangsters Involved in AssassinationsResidents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, held a person called “Iyad Harfoush” and his brother Mohamed responsible for the increasing abductions and assassinations targeting a number |
2021-12-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Girls Achieve Outstanding Results in Int’l Mental Math CompetitionA number of Palestinian refugee students from the UNRWA-run Ramla School in Homs refugee camp achieved the first places in the International Mental Math Championship. 388 boys and girls from |
2021-12-31 | View |
Father of Victim of Greece Boat Tragedy Reveals Shocking DetailsAGPS has conducted an interview with the father of Palestinian refugee Rawnd Alayedi who drowned at sea after a boat capsized off a Greek coast on Friday, December 24. Rawnd |
2021-12-30 | View |
Palestinian Authority Criticized over Apathy Regarding Greece Boat TragedyPalestinian refugees and activists have slammed the Palestinian authority over its “passive response” following the Greece tragic boat accident. Except for a statement by the political adviser of the Palestinian |
2021-12-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camps Lament Death of Palestinian Migrants off GreeceDisplacement camps for Palestinian refugees across war-torn Syria have showed mass solidarity with the victims of the Greece boat accident and their families. Hundreds of posts have been published and |
2021-12-30 | View |
AGPS Reveals Details of Greece Tragic Boat AccidentAGPS has received new details about the cause of the fatal boat accident off a Greek coast which claimed the lives of dozens of migrants. The vessel set sail on |
2021-12-29 | View |
European Palestinian Youth Union Calls for Legal Protection of Palestinian RefugeesThe European Palestinian Youth Union (YOUTH) has called for providing Palestinian refugees with international legal protection and enhancing their humanitarian conditions in displacement camps. In a statement issued following the |
2021-12-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally outside of UNRWA Office in SidonPalestinian refugees and CSOs in Lebanon have rallied outside of UNRWA offices in Sidon to protest the Agency’s decision to reduce cash aid for Palestinian refugee families from Syria (PRS) |
2021-12-29 | View |
8 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead as Boat Capsizes off GreeceEight Palestinian refugees from Syria have drowned off a Greek coast as their boat capsized last Friday. The victims are Rawand Mohamed AlAyedi, from Yarmouk Camp; Dentist Mohamed Kamel Ajaj |
2021-12-28 | View |
PLO Denounce UNRWA Decision to Cut Cash AidThe Palestine Liberation Organization denounced UNRWA’s decision to cancel shelter allowances for Palestinians displaced from Syria to Lebanon and cut food grants. During a meeting in Beirut, the PLO called |
2021-12-28 | View |
AlRaml Camp in Latakia Left without Power for 5th DayPower has been cut off in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia, for over five days running as a result of the storm that rocked the city a few |
2021-12-28 | View |
Palestinian Families Appeal for Information about Missing Relatives off Greek CoastsPalestinian refugee families continue to appeal for information about the condition and whereabouts of their relatives who have gone missing on Friday, December 24, after a boat capsized of a |
2021-12-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies of Injured Inflicted by Blast in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Iyad Baker has died of wounds he sustained on Monday after an explosive device went off outside of his house in AlMuzeireeb town, in Deraa, south of Syria |
2021-12-27 | View |
Japan Donates $28.95 Million Aid for Refugees in SyriaThe Government of Japan has decided to extend Emergency Grant Aid of 28.95 million US dollars for vulnerable Palestinian refugees and internally displaced people, facing humanitarian crisis in Syria |
2021-12-27 | View |
Resident of Deraa Refugee Camp Wins Karate ChampionshipPalestinian refugee Abdul Rahman Husain has won the first place in the karate championship (35 kg) held by the Palestinian Sports Federation in cooperation with Ghassan Kanafani Club in Syria |
2021-12-27 | View |
4 Palestinian Refugee Doctors Forcibly Disappeared in War-Torn SyriaFour Palestinian doctors have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian prisons for over eight years running. Palestinian medic Hayel Hamid has been forcibly disappeared since August 13, 2012. He was |
2021-12-26 | View |
Residents of Ramadan Camp Denied Access to Healthcare ServicesResidents of AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to launch distress calls over the absence of healthcare services amid an unabated coronavirus outbreak. The residents have called |
2021-12-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Manipulation of Aid Distribution in DeraaPalestinian refugees sheltered in Deraa city and its displacement camp have denounced UNRWA’s aid distribution policy in the area. Reporting from the southern Syrian city of Deraa, an AGPS news |
2021-12-26 | View |
Child Psychological Support Event Held in Yarmouk CampA party was held by Athar Foundation for children in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. Palestinian refugee children in Syria continue to walk past the debris of war everyday |
2021-12-26 | View |
Palestinians among Dozens of Migrants Pronounced Dead, Missing off Greek CoastGreek coast guard recovered late Friday 16 bodies of migrants after their boat capsized off a Greek island. The list includes 12 men, three women and an infant. They were |
2021-12-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Missing in Rif DimashqPalestinian refugee Ibrahim Saleh Ali, born in 1952, disappeared on Thursday evening after he left his house in AlSabina. Ibrahim’s family continues to appeal for information about his condition and |
2021-12-25 | View |
Humanitarian Situation in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Exacerbated by Power BlackoutResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said power has been operative only for one hour a day, resulting in food spoilage. Civilians said power lines |
2021-12-25 | View |
UNRWA Chief: Austerity Reached Its LimitPhilippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), has warned that chronic and drastic funding shortfalls could even lead to its collapse. “Today, austerity |
2021-12-25 | View |
Palestine Refugee Agency Discusses Reconstruction of Aleppo Displacement CampsDirector of UNRWA operations in Aleppo Amanya Michael Ebye met with CSOs and representatives of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) in Aleppo to discuss the humanitarian situation |
2021-12-24 | View |
Palestinian Family Reveal Secrets of Fatal Torture in Syrian PrisonsFamilies of two Palestinians tortured to death in Syria’s state-run prisons have remembered with great sorrow the loss of their beloved relatives. Palestinian brothers Mohamed and Nabil Fayad Mustafa died |
2021-12-24 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA ClinicResidents of Khan Eshieh 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 |
2021-12-24 | View |
March Held in Khan Dannun Camp in Solidarity with Palestinian Detainees in Israeli PrisonsDozens of residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees joined a march staged in solidarity with Palestinians held behind Israeli prison bars. The marchers spoke up against Israeli human |
2021-12-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Keep Up Protest Moves over UNRWA Aid CutPalestinian refugees and CSOs in Lebanon have rallied outside of UNRWA offices in Tyre and Sidon to protest the Agency’s decision to reduce cash aid for Palestinian refugee families from |
2021-12-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Express Concern over Security Mayhem in Deraa CampShootouts have rocked the outskirts of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees as clashes flared up between affiliates of the so-called gunmen Muayad AlHarfoush and Abu Shalash. Two deaths have been |
2021-12-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Level Heavy Criticism at Turkey SpokespersonsRepresentatives of the Palestinian refugee community in Turkey met with the director of the Migration Directorate in Istanbul Bayram Yalenso to discuss the situation of Palestinians in Turkey. The two |
2021-12-23 | View |
Retired Palestinian Refugees Slam PLOPalestinian refugees from Syria have lashed out at the Palestinian Liberation Organization over the latest celebration held in Damascus to honour retired Palestinian teachers. The refugees said the celebration was |
2021-12-23 | View |
In Memorandum to Guterres, Palestinian CSOs Call for Urgent Action Regarding UNRWA Aid CutThe Association of Civil Society Organizations of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon has denounced a recent decision by UNRWA to cut aid for Palestinians from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon, saying |
2021-12-22 | View |
Return of Displaced Families to Yarmouk Camp DelayedThe Municipality of Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, has reportedly delayed receiving applications from families wishing to return to the camp. This comes days after local authorities promised to facilitate |
2021-12-22 | View |
Northern Syria Displacement Camps Ravaged by Heavy RainfallsHeavy rains that rocked northwestern Syria have exposed the substandard displacement camps set up by humanitarian organizations to shelter displaced families. Camps made up of cement blocks have sustained serious |
2021-12-22 | View |
Retired Palestinian Teachers Honored in SyriaThe General Union of Palestinian Teachers honored a number of retired instructors from Palestinian refugee camps in Syria. The list includes instructor Badriya Hasan Taamari who won the world’s |
2021-12-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Escalate Protest Moves over UNRWA Aid CutPalestinian refugees in Lebanon continue to rally outside of UNRWA offices in Sidon, Tripoli, Central AlBekaa, and Beirut to protest the Agency’s decision to reduce cash aid for Palestinian refugee |
2021-12-21 | View |
Right Group Urges UNRWA to Reconsider Decision to Cut Aid for Palestinians of SyriaThe Palestinian Association for Human Rights (WITNESS) leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA and urged the Agency to backtrack on the new measures which they said would result in further despair |
2021-12-21 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Slam New SpokespersonResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced the crackdowns imposed by the recently-appointed camp spokesman. Reporting from the area, an AGPS news correspondent said the new spokesman has |
2021-12-21 | View |
22 Migrants Rescued off Turkish Coasttwenty-two irregular migrants who were drifting in a dinghy off western Izmir province’s Menderes district were rescued by the Turkish Coast Guard Command. According to a statement by the coast |
2021-12-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Escalate Protest Moves over UNRWA Aid CutPalestinian refugees in Lebanon continue to rally outside of UNRWA offices in Sidon, Tripoli, Central AlBekaa, and Beirut to protest the Agency’s decision to reduce cash aid for Palestinian refugee |
2021-12-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Camp of Latakia Swamped with RainshowersHeavy rains that rocked the Palestinian refugee camp of Raml in Latakia have exposed the poor infrastructure in the area. In photos circulated on social media networks, residential alleyways appear |
2021-12-20 | View |
Displaced Families Call for Immediate Return to Yarmouk CampActivists have called on Palestinian refugees families to submit applications at the municipality of Yarmouk Camp in order to return to the area and retrieve their property. Those who do |
2021-12-20 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Fuel ManipulationResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the manipulation of fuel supplies by state-authorized suppliers. The residents have railed against frequent delays in the transfer |
2021-12-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Separated from her Child in SwedenA Palestinian refugee woman said the Social Services Office in Sweden, known as “Socialstyrelsen” has interned her 13-year-old girl since October 13, 2020 on claims that the mother believes in |
2021-12-19 | View |
Resident of Khan Eshieh Camp Released after Six Years in Syria PrisonA resident of Khan Eshieh Camp was released from Syrian prisons a few months ago. AGPS could not publish the piece of news until the ex-prisoner left Syria over security |
2021-12-19 | View |
Winter Clothes Distributed in AlSabina CampActivists from AlSabina Camp embarked on a campaign to collect winter clothes to vulnerable people and orphans. The move comes in response to the price leap, high poverty rates, and |
2021-12-19 | View |
Vaccination Campaign Launched in Jaramana CampThe Syrian Health Ministry in partnership with CSOs launched a vaccination campaign in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. This comes following reports of increasing coronavirus cases in |
2021-12-19 | View |
Drug Trafficking Reported in AlNeirab Camp, pro-Regime Militias Held AccountableReports of drug consumption and trafficking have increasingly emerged in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. Over recent years, members of Liwaa AlQuds |
2021-12-18 | View |
DFLP Opens Up New Office in Yarmouk CampThe Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) – Syria Branch inaugurated on Friday, December 17, its new office in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. A |
2021-12-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Workers Denounce Salary Cut in SyriaPalestinian refugees working in social development centres and kindergartens run by UNRWA in displacement camps across Syria said they have been receiving very low salaries. The workers called on the |
2021-12-18 | View |
Italy Contributes EUR 3 Million Towards UNRWA Services for Palestine Refugees in West Bank and SyriaThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the Government of Italy signed on Tuesday an EUR 2 million agreement in support |
2021-12-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally Outside of UNRWA Offices in LebanonPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon held on Friday a rally outside of UNRWA offices in Sidon, Tripoli, Central AlBekaa, and Beirut to protest the Agency’s decision to reduce |
2021-12-17 | View |
Rights Group Urges UNRWA to Reconsider Cash Aid Cut for Palestinians of SyriaA number of NGOs leveled heavy criticism at the Agency. THABIT Organization for Right of Return strongly condemned the decision and urged the Agency to backtrack on the new measures |
2021-12-17 | View |
PLO Delegation Shows Up in Yarmouk CampRepresentatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) visited on Thursday Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, to inspect rubble-clearance works in the area. Mahmoud AlKhaled, member of the committee |
2021-12-17 | View |
Displaced Families Allowed Access to AlHajar AlAswad NeighborhoodChief of AlHajar AlAswad city council, in Rif Dimashq, Khaled Khamis said the Governorate has started issuing permits to a number of families wishing to return to AlHajar AlAswad. He |
2021-12-17 | View |
AGPS Alarmed by UNRWA’s Decision to Decrease Aid for Palestinian Refugees in LebanonAGPS has expressed its deep concern over the repercussions of a decision by UNRWA to cut its cash aid for Palestinians from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon. AGPS believes the decision |
2021-12-16 | View |
9 Years On, Tragic Traces of ‘Mig Massacre’ Still Present in Yarmouk CampDecember 16, 2020 marks the ninth anniversary of the so-called “Mig Massacre”, also known as “Abdul Kader AlHusaini massacre”, in reference to the onslaughts launched by the Syrian fighter jets |
2021-12-16 | View |
Fraud Networks Offer Fake Visas to TurkeyPalestinian refugees from Syria have received warnings against fraud by networks involved in counterfeit visa issuance from the Turkish embassy in Jerusalem. Recently, a number of PRS with Palestinian Authority |
2021-12-16 | View |
UNRWA Decreases Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced a set of new measures regarding cash aid delivery to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon. UNRWA said |
2021-12-15 | View |
Yarmouk Municipality Receives Return ApplicationsThe Yarmouk municipality has started receiving applications from families wishing to return to the camp. Families who have proven ownership documents are eligible to apply for return, pending authorities’ final |
2021-12-15 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Appeal for Humanitarian AidResidents of Jaramana Camp have appealed to expatriates formerly sheltered in the camp to assist cash-stripped families who have remained in the area. Residents of Jaramana Camp, located a few |
2021-12-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Student Participates in Dubai Expo 2021Palestinian refugee student from Syria Lin Sakhr Salah participated in the ReWired Global Education Summit held as part of Dubai Expo 2020, staged between December 12-14. Falah spoke about her |
2021-12-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Appeal for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Relatives in SyriaPalestinian refugees sheltered in Deraa Camp, south of Syria, continue to urge the Syrian regime to release all prisoners and disclose the condition and whereabouts of victims of enforced disappearance |
2021-12-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Arrested in Northern Syria Displacement CampIntelligence officers launched an arrest sweep in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya displacement camps, in Gindires area, north of Syria. The list of arrestees includes Palestinian refugees Mohamed Ibrahim Kharmendi |
2021-12-14 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Facing Chronic Power BlackoutResidents of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the ongoing electricity blackout across residential alleyways and buildings. The residents said electricity has been operative for no more |
2021-12-14 | View |
Humanitarian Condition Exacerbated by Transportation Crisis in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesStudents and parents at AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give daily lifts to the local university |
2021-12-14 | View |
10 Palestinians Stranded on Belarus-Poland Border Return to Syria Displacement Camp10 Palestinian refugees trapped on the border between Belarus and Poland returned to AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. Speaking with AGPS, a number of returnees struggled |
2021-12-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Life-Saving Treatment in Khan Eshieh CampA resident of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, has launched calls for urgent medical treatment. The diabetes-stricken refugee told AGPS he risks to get his leg |
2021-12-13 | View |
New Initiative Launched in Jaramana Camp to Rehabilitate Water NetworkThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) has set a new plan to pump potable water from a tank in the vegetables market to civilian homes in Jaramana Camp |
2021-12-13 | View |
Clothes Distributed to Orphans in Palestinian Displacement Camps in SyriaThe Charity Commission of the Palestinian People embarked on a campaign to provide winter clothes for orphans sheltered in Palestinian displacement camps and communities across war-torn Syria. Over 300 children |
2021-12-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees with Special Needs Facing High Marginalization in SyriaPalestinian refugees with disabilities have been grappling with dire conditions in camps and shelters across the Syrian territories due to medical neglect and the absence of vital services. UNRWA |
2021-12-12 | View |
UNRWA Staff Union Denounces MistreatmentThe Union of UNRWA Staff Workers in Syria has slammed the agency over its apathy regarding their appeals for salary transfers and for better working conditions. “Our dignity is priceless |
2021-12-12 | View |
Property-Theft Reported at UNRWA Schools in Yarmouk CampFamilies that returned to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said property and equipment at UNRWA schools in the camp have been stolen by unknown thieves. In |
2021-12-12 | View |
AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Power CrisisPalestinian refugees in AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to denounce the chronic power blackouts rocking the area, saying power has been cut across a number of residential neighborhoods for |
2021-12-12 | View |
AGPS Participates in Workshop about Methodology of Human Rights DocumentationAGPS took part in a workshop held by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights – Syria about the methodology of documenting human rights violations. The workshop |
2021-12-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Lash Out at Secretary of Popular Committees in Lebanon Displacement CampPalestinian refugees and activists have slammed the Secretary of Popular Palestinian Committees North of Lebanon, Abu Maher Ghanoumi, for forcing two Palestinian families out of the Badawi refugee camp, north |
2021-12-11 | View |
Palestine Ambassador in Damascus Shows Up in AlAyedeen Camp in HumsPalestinian Ambassador in Damascus Dr. Samir AlRefa’i visited on Thursday, December 9, AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, to inspect the humanitarian condition in the camp. The Ambassador said |
2021-12-11 | View |
Civilians’ Life Marred by Stray Dogs in AlHusainiya CampResidents of AlHusainiya Camp have raised concerns over their children’s safety as packs of stray dogs have been spotted in and around the camp and outside of schools. The refugees |
2021-12-11 | View |
CSOs: Forcing Palestinian Refugee Families Out of Lebanon Displacement Camp “Immoral”Popular Committees for Palestinians of Syria condemned in a statement issued on Thursday, December 9, the displacement of two Palestinian families from the Badawi refugee camp, in the northern Lebanese |
2021-12-10 | View |
Palestinian Girl Dies in Lebanon 2 Months following Her Brother’s DeathPalestinian child Meriam Duraid Seheim succumbed to a liver disease, just a couple of months after her brother died of the same disease. Sometime earlier, her family launched calls for |
2021-12-10 | View |
Home Burglary Reported in Khan Dannun CampAn abandoned house in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, was burglarized by unknown thieves. The stolen belongings are worth 5 million Syrian pounds. A few months |
2021-12-10 | View |
European Council Turns European Asylum Support Office into Fully-Fledged AgencyThe Council of the European Union has adopted the regulation on the EU asylum agency, which aims to facilitate the application of asylum policy within the bloc by turning the |
2021-12-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Students from Syria Denied Access to Lebanon UniversitiesPalestinian refugee students have failed to get enrolled at universities in the Lebanese territories as authorities continue to rebuff their appeals for visa renewal. Speaking with AGPS, a Palestinian refugee |
2021-12-09 | View |
Lighting Initiative Launched in Khan Eshieh CampVolunteers from Khan Eshieh Camp have embarked on a campaign to improve street lighting in the camp. As part of the initiative, every three house owners are required to alternately |
2021-12-09 | View |
Women-Empowerment Market Opened Up in SyriaThe Palestinian Red Crescent organization launched a handicraft store for handmade products in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. The small market, located in |
2021-12-09 | View |
Palestinian Student Yazen Ereisheh Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian student at Damascus Law Faculty Yazen Areisheh, born in 1989 and raised in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, has been secretly held in Syrian state-run prisons for nearly eight years. He |
2021-12-08 | View |
Debris-Clearance Started at 3 UNRWA Centres in Yarmouk CampUNRWA has started removing rubble from three premises in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. The education chief in Yarmouk Camp said the move aims to enhance infrastructure in the ravaged |
2021-12-08 | View |
Transportation Crisis in Khan Eshieh Camp Exacerbated by Bus DriversA transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, since the outburst of the Syrian warfare. Reporting from Khan Eshieh, AGPS news correspondent said civilians’ access |
2021-12-08 | View |
Palestine Embassy Complicates Red Tape for Passport IssuanceThe Palestine embassy in Syria called on persons applying for a passport for the first time to scan their documents and email them to the embassy. Several documents and photos |
2021-12-08 | View |
First Repatriation Flight to Send Migrants from Belarus Back to DamascusThe first repatriation flight returning Syrian migrants to Damascus from Belarus left Minsk National Airport on Wednesday, according to state media. The flight, chartered by a Cham Wings Airlines Airbus |
2021-12-08 | View |
Entry of Palestinian Activists to Europe through Humanitarian Corridors Stirs DebateA number of Palestinian refugees have raised doubts about the entry of Palestinian activists to European countries through humanitarian corridors, saying entry permits should be granted equally to all refugees |
2021-12-07 | View |
8 Palestinian Refugee Students Graduate from Aleppo Medicine FacultyEight students from the Palestinian refugee camps of AlNeirab and Hindarat, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have graduated from the Faculty of Human Medicine in Aleppo. The |
2021-12-07 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Manipulation of Transportation PricesResidents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to denounce exorbitant prices of private transportation from 1,000 to 1,5000 Syrian pounds to and back from the camp. The |
2021-12-07 | View |
Power Cut off in Yarmouk CampFamilies who returned to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, and the nearby AlTadhamun neighborhood have denounced the power blackout in the area. The residents called on the |
2021-12-07 | View |
Displaced Families Call on Damascus Authorities to Schedule Return to Yarmouk CampPalestinian refugee families displaced from Yarmouk Camp have called on authorities in Syria to set a specific schedule for their unconditional return to the camp. Palestinian Engineer Mohamed Salman has |
2021-12-06 | View |
Humanitarian Situation in Khan Dannun Camp Exacerbated by Smart CardsResidents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said prices have skyrocketed at the local market, in an area where civilians’ purchasing power has seen a 70% |
2021-12-06 | View |
Water Crisis Ongoing in Jaramana CampPalestinian refugees sheltered in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to launch distress calls over the water blackout, which has been ongoing for months. Civilians have found no other way |
2021-12-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Youth Succumbs to Car Accident in GermanyPalestinian young man Fadi AlSheikh Khalil was pronounced dead on Sunday after he was hit by a car in Berlin. Fadi was raised in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south |
2021-12-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Denounce Power Blackout in AlHusainiya CampThe General Power Company in AlSayeda Zeinab has warned against illegal electricity connections in AlHusainiya Camp, saying those involved in such practices will be subjected to heavy fines and legal |
2021-12-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Launch Cry for Help with Advent of WinterHundreds 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 |
2021-12-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Deprived of Heating Equipment in Syria Displacement CampAs weather temperatures have gone down, Palestinian refugee families in Syria continue to struggle with multiple hardships. Speaking with AGPS, a number of Palestinian refugees sheltered in Deraa Camp, south |
2021-12-05 | View |
Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Power CrisisResidents of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the ongoing electricity blackout across residential alleyways and buildings. The residents said electricity has been operative for no more |
2021-12-05 | View |
Humanitarian Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s AlNeirab Camp Exacerbated by Cold WeatherAs weather temperature have gone down, Palestinian refugee families in Syria continue to struggle with multiple hardships. Speaking with AGPS, a number of Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlNeirab Camp, in |
2021-12-04 | View |
Sand Barriers Block Civilians’ Free Movement near Yarmouk CampPalestinian refugee families who have returned to Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, said sand barriers set up in the area have blocked their access out of and into nearby towns |
2021-12-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Family Enters France through Humanitarian CorridorFrance’s migration authorities said five families from Lebanon, comprising 23 members, have arrived in the European country in November. The list includes the family of Palestinian refugee from Syria, Mu’awiya |
2021-12-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Launch Distress Signals from Jordan Displacement CampPalestinian families from Syria taking shelter in AlHadiqa refugee camp, in Ar-Ramtha city, situated in the far northwest of Jordan, continue to call on the international humanitarian institutions, UNRWA, and |
2021-12-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children with Special Needs Facing High Marginalization in SyriaDisplaced Palestinian refugees with special needs, including children, have been gripped with dire conditions in camps and shelters across the Syrian territories. The situation of dozens of children with disabilities |
2021-12-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Grappling with Security Concerns in NawaPalestinian refugees shelter in Nawa city, south of Syria, have been facing serious security concerns. A few days earlier, the Syrian regime forces struck residential neighborhoods, resulting in deaths |
2021-12-03 | View |
Chief of UN Palestine Refugee Agency Calls for Support to Prevent CollapseThe Advisory Commission (AdCom) on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) met on 29-30 November in Amman amidst immense concern over |
2021-12-03 | View |
Civilians Launch Campaign to Cleanse Al’Awaj River in Khan Eshieh CampVolunteers have embarked on a campaign to clear debris and wastewater from Al’Awaj River, in Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. The volunteers also removed trash |
2021-12-03 | View |
Rights Groups Call for Granting Humanitarian Asylum to Migrants Stranded on EU BordersDozens of international humanitarian organizations said in a joint statement that they are "shocked by the continuing humanitarian crisis on the borders between the EU and Belarus, which causes immense |
2021-12-02 | View |
UNRWA Starts Reconstruction Works in Yarmouk CampUNRWA has started reconstructing its premises in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The residents called for the urgent rehabilitation of local schools, in an area where students |
2021-12-02 | View |
UNRWA Conducts Poll about Palestinians of Syria in LebanonUNRWA said it has sent text messages calling on displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon to participate in a poll conducted by the Agency about cash aid delivery. The poll |
2021-12-02 | View |
Works Launched to Rehabilitate Water Network in AlHusainiya CampMaintenance works have started in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees to rehabilitate the sewerage network. Palestinian families taking refuge in AlHusainiya have railed against the poor sanitation networks and improper |
2021-12-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Remember Chemical Weapons Massacre by Syrian RegimeOn the occasion of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Palestinian refugees and activists remember the “chemical massacre” perpetrated on August 21, 2013 in Rif Dimashq, and which |
2021-12-01 | View |
Internet Network Inoperative in AlNeirab Refugee CampPalestinian refugees sheltered in Aleppo and AlNeirab Camp in Syria said the ADSL network has gone out of operation due to frequent power blackouts. AlNeirab camp is the largest |
2021-12-01 | View |
Following Wind Strom, Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Launch Cry for HelpThe Syria Response Coordination Group has launched calls for urgent humanitarian assistance in displacement camps set up in northern Syria following the heavy windstorm that rocked Idlib and Aleppo, north |
2021-12-01 | View |
University Scholarships Granted to Palestinian Refugees in LebanonUNRWA said CPPF-funded scholarships worth up to 30,000 USD will be granted to Palestinian refugee students in Lebanon for the academic year 2021-2022. Students from different academic branches and |
2021-12-01 | View |
Resident of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Missing on Way to TurkeyPalestinian refugee Salah Mahmoud Rafe’, aged 17 and raised in Aleppo’s displacement camp of AlNeirab, has gone missing as he tried to illegally enter the Turkish territories. Reporting from Aleppo |
2021-11-30 | View |
800 Families Currently Sheltered in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesMember of the Reconstruction Committee in Yarmouk Camp, engineer Mahmoud AKhaled, said some 800 families have returned to Yarmouk Camp and retrieved their property. Prior to reconstruction and rubble-clearance works |
2021-11-30 | View |
UNRWA Staff Union Suspends General StrikeThe General Union of UNRWA Staff Workers announced its decision to suspend the general strike, which was slated to be held on Thursday. However, the labor dispute (disagreement with the |
2021-11-30 | View |
Healthcare Initiative Launched South of DamascusA healthcare initiative was launched on November 30, by the Palestinian Quds Charity in Yalda town, south of Damascus. The campaign will be concluded on Thursday, December 2. Over 5 |
2021-11-30 | View |
Paralyzed Palestinian Refugee Youth Appeals for Life-Saving TreatmentPalestinian refugee Nawres Haythem AlMesri was injured by bullet fire in the then-besieged Yarmouk Camp has renewed appeals for urgent humanitarian action to save his life. Nawras, born in 1986 |
2021-11-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Opposition Forces North of SyriaThe Syrian opposition forces in northern Syria arrested a Palestinian refugee as he tried to illegally enter the Turkish territories along with a number of residents of Jarmana Camp. AGPS |
2021-11-29 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Shortage in Teaching StaffResidents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the poor-quality education services provided to their children in the area. Schools suffer a shortage in teaching staff due to low |
2021-11-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Families in Gilin Town Grappling with Tough ConditionsPalestinian refugees who have returned to Gilin town, in Daraa’s western outskirts, after they fled the area due to the rampant shelling and deadly shootouts, continue to sound distress signals |
2021-11-29 | View |
AGPS: Thousands of Palestinian Women Displaced, Tortured in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 488 Palestinian women and the enforced disappearance of several others in the embattled Syrian territories. According to AGPS data, at least 37 Palestinian women |
2021-11-28 | View |
UNRWA Staff Union Announces General StrikeThe General Union of UNRWA Staff Workers started on Monday a general strike in all UNRWA premises across the Agency’s five fields of operation (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Gaza, and the |
2021-11-28 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Elderly in SyriaPalestinian refugee Ismail Kasem has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the eighth consecutive year. His family and relatives have appealed to ex-prisoners and activists who have pieces |
2021-11-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Turkey Renews Appeals for Urgent TreatmentPalestinian refugee Udai Shehabi, from Yarmouk Camp, has renewed appeals to the Palestinian embassy, the international humanitarian institutions, and relief organizations in Istanbul to help him secure as sum of |
2021-11-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Achieves Highest Voter Turnout in Danish MunicipalityPalestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Stitan has got the second highest voter turnout in municipal elections in Denmark. Mohamed, affiliated with the United List party, won a reserve seat in |
2021-11-28 | View |
E-Campaign Calls for Humanitarian Aid for Palestinians of SyriaActivists have embarked on an e-campaign to urge the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to deliver monthly aid to Palestinian refugees in Syria. The campaigners said UNRWA should deliver |
2021-11-27 | View |
Number of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Goes DownThe Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza said the number of Palestinian refugee families who returned to the besieged Gaza Strip from war-torn Syria is estimated at 130 |
2021-11-27 | View |
Food Boxes, Winter Garments Distributed in Northern Syria Displacement CampsKayra Ummah Organization in cooperation with Shafaq Foundation has distributed food boxes and winter clothes to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in northern Syria displacement camps. Palestinian refugees sheltered in |
2021-11-27 | View |
Rights Group Lashes Out at Belarus, Poland over Human Rights ViolationsHuman Rights Watch (HRW) has sounded the alarm over the serious human rights violations committed by authorities against migrants and asylum-seekers stranded at the border between Poland and Belarus. In |
2021-11-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Facing Dire Conditions in T’Seil TownPalestinian refugees taking shelter in T’seil town, in the southern Syrian province of Daraa, continue to launch cries for help over the exacerbated socio-economic conditions they have been enduring. Palestinian |
2021-11-26 | View |
Consulate Procedures for Palestinians of Syria DigitalizedThe Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has started digitalizing visa procedures for Syrian expatriates and Palestinians of Syria. An electronic consular office has been established in order to facilitate travel |
2021-11-26 | View |
Khan Dannun Camp Gripped with Water CrisisResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have set off alarm bells over the acute water crisis which has been ongoing for years across a number |
2021-11-26 | View |
Campaign to End Violence against Women Launched in Southern DamascusA so-called “Kifaya” (Enough is Enough) campaign kick-started in Syria to raise awareness about women’s human rights and push for ending violence against women. The event was launched at the |
2021-11-26 | View |
UNRWA Staff Union Escalate Protest Moves over Infringed RightsThe General Union of UNRWA Staff has announced a decision to launch an open-ended hunger strike in protest of the Agency’s violations of workers’ rights. The Union said in a |
2021-11-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Distressed as Syrian Gov’t Warns of Exacerbated Power CrisisThe Syrian Power Ministry said electricity blackouts will be exacerbated with the advent of winter due to gas shortage. Deputy Director of the General Organization for Electricity Transmission and Distribution |
2021-11-25 | View |
Property-Theft Ongoing in Yarmouk CampReports of burglary continue to emerge in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees had been taking shelter. Members of pro-government groups have reportedly stolen furniture from |
2021-11-25 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Condition of Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in Syria Prison18-year-old refugee Amar Mustafa Aziz has also been locked up in Syrian regime lock-ups since March 2013. His family continues to appeal for information over his condition and whereabouts. Amar |
2021-11-25 | View |
AGPS Renews Calls for Participation in “Untold Stories” CompetitionAGPS renews calls for participation in the “Untold Stories” competition. This is your chance to tell your or someone else’s story that has been left out of history books and |
2021-11-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Coronavirus in Syria Displacement CampTwo Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk Camp have died of coronavirus. Over recent months, AGPS has warned of an unabated outbreak of COVID-19 in Palestinian refugee camps in Syria |
2021-11-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian PrisonPalestinian refugee Shadi Ahmad Abyu Seyam and another 24 prisoners have been released from Syria’s state-run prisons. The reasons for Shadi’s incarceration remain unknown. The refugee, born in 1983, could |
2021-11-24 | View |
Penalties Imposed on Debris Disposal in Yarmouk StreetsThe rubble-clearance committee in Yarmouk Camp warned that residents who dispose of debris in residential alleyways and access roads would be subjected to tough penalties. Sometime earlier, the Syrian authorities |
2021-11-24 | View |
Violence Reported among Schoolchildren in Jaramana CampViolence has been reported among schoolchildren and students in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. A few days earlier, a pupil attempted to hit his peer with an |
2021-11-24 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA ClinicResidents 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. The |
2021-11-23 | View |
Education Initiative Held in Jaramana CampResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have launched an initiative to enhance education services and the learning environment for university students and bachelors. A campaigner told |
2021-11-23 | View |
Transportation Crisis Rocks AlAyedeen Camp in HamaResidents of AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hama, continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give them daily lifts to their destinations and workplaces |
2021-11-23 | View |
Displaced Families Call for Rehabilitation of Local Committee in Yarmouk Camp CommitteeCivilians have called on authorities in Damascus to reactivate the local committee which was previously tasked with administering civilians’ affairs in Yarmouk Camp and which was dissolved by the former |
2021-11-23 | View |
Committee Established to Follow-Up on Palestinians Stranded on Poland-Belarus BordersThe General Union of Palestinian Communities in Europe has established an ad hoc committee tasked with following up on the situation of Palestinians stranded on the borders between Belarus and |
2021-11-22 | View |
Criminal Arrested in Khan Eshieh CampPalestinian refugees have called for law enforcement and strict prosecution of the murder of young man Rafat Raja Jassem in a wedding in Khan Eshieh Camp, in Rif Dimashq. Reporting |
2021-11-22 | View |
Transportation Crisis Ongoing in Khan Dannun CampA transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Dannun Camp since the outburst of the Syrian warfare. Reporting from Khan Dannun Camp, located some 23 kilometers away from southern Damascus, AGPS |
2021-11-22 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Appeal for Coronavirus VaccinesResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have called on the concerned authorities in Syria and UNRWA’s Health Department to provide the residents with anti-coronavirus vaccines. |
2021-11-22 | View |
AGPS: 49 Palestinian Children Syria Forcibly Disappeared in Syria Prisons49 Palestinian children have been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict in 2011, according to AGPS data. The minors’ ages vary between one |
2021-11-21 | View |
Due to Protracted Displacement, School Output Deteriorating in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian RefugeesStudents’ academic results and achievements have gone downhill in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees due to the traumatic fallouts of the conflict raging in Syria for over a decade |
2021-11-21 | View |
UNRWA’s Syria Staff Rally over Infringed RightsUNRWA staff workers have staged vigils at a number of UNRWA schools in Syria as they spoke up against the infringement of their rights and salary cuts. UNRWA teachers lifted |
2021-11-21 | View |
Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2021-11-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Facing Squalid Conditions in Syria’s Tel ShehabA number of displaced Palestinian families taking shelter in Tal Shehab, in Daraa’s western outskirts, south of Syria, continue to denounce the price hike and dire socio-economic conditions in the |
2021-11-20 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugee Students in Aleppo Appeal for UNRWA Transport GrantsStudents of the UNRWA-run Naser AlDeen School who have been sheltered in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo after they got displaced from Hindarat Camp have appealed to UNRWA to |
2021-11-20 | View |
Power Crisis ongoing in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to denounce the chronic power blackouts rocking the area, saying power has been cut off across a number of residential neighborhoods for |
2021-11-20 | View |
54 Palestinian Residents of AlSabina Camp Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons54 Palestinians taking refuge in AlSabina Camp, among them two women, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syria’s state-run prisons. AGPS has kept record of the death of over 620 |
2021-11-20 | View |
US Ambassador to UN: Conditions in Syria Not Suitable for Return of RefugeesUnited States envoy to the United Nations Linda Thomas Greenfield said the current conditions in Syria are not suitable for the return of refugees. She made her remarks Friday during |
2021-11-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Price Manipulation in Syria Displacement CampResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the exorbitant prices of vital food items, including bread. Speaking with AGPS, a number of residents said |
2021-11-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Rif Dimashq Appeal for Vital ServicesPalestinian refugee families sheltered south of Rif Dimashq province continue to rail against the poor infrastructure and absence of vital facilities. Residents of the refugee camps and neighborhoods of AlSayeda |
2021-11-19 | View |
Anti-Bullying Event Held by UNRWA in Khan Dannun CampA so-called “Together for a Better Future” event was held at the UNRWA-run Jericho School in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. The move marks the International |
2021-11-19 | View |
Stray Dogs Sway Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have raised concerns over their children’s safety as packs of stray dogs have been spotted in and around the camp |
2021-11-19 | View |
UN Palestine Refugee Agency Still in Need of US$ 60 Million for Its 2021 BudgetAdditional end-of-year contributions amounting to US$38 million leave UNRWA still in need of US$ 60 million for 2021, said the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees. UNRWA said that it operates |
2021-11-18 | View |
Lebanon Tightens Grip on Travelers to BelarusLebanon instructed airlines to limit passengers traveling to Belarus to those having visas, residency permits or Belarusian citizenship, according to a statement by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. European |
2021-11-18 | View |
GAPAR in Syria Appoints New ChiefKasem Mohamed Husain was appointed as the new Director-General of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR), replacing Ali Mustafa. This came following instructions by the Syrian Prime Minister |
2021-11-18 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinians of Syria in LebanonUNRWA said it will be delivering cash grants to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon as of November 23, 2021. The sum covers October and November. The grants will be transferred |
2021-11-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Prevented from Turkish VisasThe Turkish consulate in Jerusalem announced a set of new measures regarding applications to enter Turkey. The measures are to be put into effect as of December 6, 2021. Visa |
2021-11-17 | View |
Paralyzed Palestinian Refugee Youth Appeals for Life-Saving TreatmentPalestinian refugee Nawres Haythem AlMesri was injured by bullet fire in the then-besieged Yarmouk Camp has appealed for urgent humanitarian action to save his life. Nawras, born in 1986, has |
2021-11-17 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk’s Deir Yassin Neighborhood Appeal for Rubble-ClearanceResidents of Deir Yassin neighborhood have slammed the apathy maintained by the rubble-clearance committee in Yarmouk Camp regarding their appeals to remove debris from the area. In a letter to |
2021-11-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Manipulation of Fuel DistributionResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced fraud and manipulation of fuel distribution. The residents said drivers of fuel trucks have forced them to |
2021-11-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Obtains University Diploma with HonorPalestinian refugee from Syria Raghad Ahmad Ali AlAyedi has achieved outstanding results at the Information Technology Faculty at the Islamic University in the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip. Raghad was born and |
2021-11-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Succumbs to Coronavirus in Northern Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Kifayat Khaled Amayri has died of coronavirus in Deir Ballout displacement camp, north of Syria. Kifayat tested positive for the virus last week. Her health condition took a |
2021-11-16 | View |
Belarus Embassy in Damascus Suspends Entry VisasThe embassy of Belarus in Damascus updated Palestinian refugees and Syrian nationals on its decision to suspend visa issuance. Eye-witnesses said the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus requested that |
2021-11-16 | View |
Family of Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in Syria Appeals for InformationThe family of Palestinian refugee Hani Saleh Akleh continues to appeal for information about their relative’s condition and whereabouts. Hani has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the |
2021-11-16 | View |
Water Network Rehabilitated in Jaramana CampThe Charity Committee repaired the main water tank feeding the neighborhoods of Balat and AlQuteiah in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Residents of Jaramana Camp, located |
2021-11-16 | View |
Draft Evasion Increasingly Reported by Palestine Liberation Army in SyriaThe number of youths attempting to elude regime-imposed military service with pro-regime armed groups in Syria, including the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), has gone up. Private sources that spoke with |
2021-11-15 | View |
Palestinian Orphans Left on Their Own in War-Torn SyriaVulnerable groups, including Palestinian orphans, taking shelter in displacement camps across war-ravaged Syria continue to struggle for survival. AGPS has kept record of the death of over 250 Palestinian refugee |
2021-11-15 | View |
AGPS: 18,400 Palestinian Refugees Sheltered in Deraa CitySome 18,400 Palestinian refugees are taking shelter in the southern Syrian city of Deraa, according to statistics by AGPS, URNWA, and GAPAR. The list includes 6,516 Palestinian refugees |
2021-11-15 | View |
62 Palestinian Residents of Deraa Forcibly Disappeared in Syria PrisonsAGPS has documented the secret detention of 62 Palestinian refugees sheltered in Daraa Camp, south of Syria, from March 2011 until mid-November 2021. Three Palestinian residents of Daraa Camp were |
2021-11-15 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Stranded on Polish Border Launch Distress SignalsPalestinian refugees, including those who fled war-torn Syria, have been subjected to dire humanitarian conditions on the Polish borders. Speaking with AGPS, a number of migrants said dozens of Palestinian |
2021-11-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Trapped in Northern Cyprus Appeals for Humanitarian ActionPalestinian refugee Ali Walid AlSukari has sounded distress signals from a detention centre in Northern Cyprus, where he has been held for the 10th consecutive day. Ali, who was born |
2021-11-14 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Sudan Struggling with Ambivalent FatePalestinians from Syria have been subjected to abject living conditions in Sudan, where they are treated as foreigners rather than refugees. Relief institutions have failed to live up to their |
2021-11-14 | View |
Property-Theft Reported in Yarmouk CampResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees said their houses have been subjected to property-theft following rubble-clearance works in the camp. Residents of the Uruba Street, in Yarmouk, said their |
2021-11-14 | View |
UNRWA Workers Clear Rubble from Deraa CampUNRWA staff workers have started clearing debris from Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. On October 15, 2021, UNRWA rehabilitated the Tiberias and AlSafsaf schools along with the |
2021-11-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children in Syria Denied Access to Food Items via Smart CardA number of Palestinian refugees said their children aged below 15 have been barred from smart cards used by the Syrian government to ration bread and a wider range of |
2021-11-13 | View |
PA President Receives Representatives of Reconstruction Committee in Yarmouk CampPalestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met on Friday with representatives of the reconstruction and rubble-clearance committee in Yarmouk Camp at the presidency headquarters in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank |
2021-11-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Subjected to Aid FraudPalestinian refugees sheltered in Damascus have received warnings regarding fake banknotes received as part of UNRWA cash aid. Photos circulated on social media network showed photos of counterfeit banknotes |
2021-11-13 | View |
AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped With Fuel ShortageDozens of cash-strapped families in AlHusainiya refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been deprived of fuel supplies needed for cooking and heating. Civilians said they have not received |
2021-11-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Trapped on Cyprus Island Launches Cry for HelpPalestinian refugee Ali AlSukari has sounded distress signals following his detention by the Cyprian authorities. Ali, who was born and raised in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus |
2021-11-12 | View |
Family of Missing Palestinian Refugee in Turkey Appeals for InformationThe family of Palestinian refugee Ahmad Ghazi Ramadan have renewed their appeals for information about his condition and whereabouts after he has gone missing in Turkey for nearly a year |
2021-11-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Scattered by Syrian ConflictTens of thousands of Palestinians in/from Syria have been dispersed by the conflict and remain away from their homes and families. Torn from the nourishment of home and warmth of |
2021-11-12 | View |
Humanitarian Situation in AlHusainiya Camp Exacerbated by Power CrisisResidents of AlHusainiya refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the frequent power blackouts in the camp, saying electricity cuts last for up to 23 hours running. |
2021-11-12 | View |
UNRWA Pledges Cash Aid Transfer for Palestinians of Syria in DaysDirector of UNRWA in Sidon, Dr. Ibrahim AlKhatib, said cash allowances for Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon will be disbursed in the next few days. This came as AlKhatib met |
2021-11-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Youth Dead on Migration RoutePalestinian refugee Luay Osama Rahma died in a car accident in Greece. Luay and a number of Palestinian youths were on their way to the Greek city o f Thessaloniki |
2021-11-11 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Marwan Mohamed Husain continues to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of their relative, who has been forcibly disappeared by the Syrian regime |
2021-11-11 | View |
Cleaning Campaign Kick-Started in Khan Eshieh CampStaff from the services office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Khan Eshieh camp have started clearing dust and rubble from the A’waj |
2021-11-11 | View |
In-Kind Cash Aid Distributed in Northern Syria Displacement CampsGUAL relief organization delivered in-kind aid items to displaced families sheltered in Deir Ballout and Muhammadiyah camps, in northern Syria. Every registered family received a sum of 150 USD as |
2021-11-11 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Yousef Shteiwi has appealed to the international human rights organizations and concerned parties in Syria to reveal the condition and whereabouts of their father, who |
2021-11-10 | View |
Norwegian Council Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesRepresentatives of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) paid a visit to Yarmouk Camp and toured 12 schools run by the Syrian government and UNRWA in the area. The delegation is |
2021-11-10 | View |
Healthcare Initiative Launched in AlSayeda Zeinab CampThe Quds Charity has launched an initiative to provide free medical diagnoses to residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees. 291 patients received medical treatment and medicines on the |
2021-11-10 | View |
Qatar Contributes US$ 7 Million to Support Palestinian Refugees in SyriaThe Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) announced a US$ 18 million contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support |
2021-11-10 | View |
UNRWA Reaches Out to Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon over Cash Aid TransferUNRWA has started sending text messages through Lebanon Post to displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon who could not withdraw their cash aid from Bankmed. UNRWA’s cash assistance represents a |
2021-11-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Missing in TurkeyThe family of Palestinian refugee Ahmad Ghazi Ramadan continues to appeal for information about his condition and whereabouts after he has gone missing in Turkey for nearly a year and |
2021-11-09 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Call for Solar Power InitiativesResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees called for installing solar panels across residential alleyways to help alleviate the power crisis. Residents of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq |
2021-11-09 | View |
Flour Trafficked in Black Market in Cash-Stripped Jaramana CampThe Directorate of Trade and Consumer Protection seized 95 bags of flour, weighing 20 kg each, smuggled to the black market in Jaramana Camp. Last week, Syria's Internal Trade |
2021-11-09 | View |
Water Network Operative in AlNeirab CampCivilians in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees regained access to potable water following a four-day cut. Water has been cut off across AlNeirab Camp after the main water pump in |
2021-11-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Nominated for Presidency of Urology AssociationThe Syrian Urology Association elected Prof. Adnan Saleh Ahmed as its new president. Prof. Adnan was born in 1961 and raised in Syria’s Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in |
2021-11-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Dies on Migration RoutePalestinian refugee Raja Hasan was pronounced dead on Monday, October 8, as she attempted to reach a European destination through Belarus and Poland. A Palestinian refugee who accompanied Raja on |
2021-11-08 | View |
Jordan Denies Preventing Palestinians of Syria from Coronavirus VaccineThe Jordanian Foreign Affairs Ministry said it has been treating Jordanian nationals and foreigners on an equal basis regarding access to anti-coronavirus vaccines. Speaking with Jordanian journalist Bassim Sa’oub |
2021-11-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Jaramana Camp Terrorized by Simmering Abductions, Property-TheftPalestinian refugee families in Jaramana camp, in Rif Dimashq, have raised concerns over the increasing abductions, home-burglary attempts, and sexual harassment reported in the area, particularly overnight due to chronic |
2021-11-08 | View |
For 1st Time in Years, Public Bus Available in Yarmouk CampThe first public microbus has gone operative in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Local sources told AGPS that the minibus has been transferring students and civilians to |
2021-11-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman, Her Daughter to be Deported from SwedenThe Swedish immigration authorities issued a deportation order against a Palestinian refugee and her daughter on claims that Damascus, where they had been sheltered, is now safe. The refugee, who |
2021-11-07 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Deprived of Coronavirus VaccineThousands of Palestinian refugees in Jordan have been denied the right to take anti-coronavirus vaccines on claims that they do not hold legal visas. The situation of Palestinians from Syria |
2021-11-07 | View |
8 Palestinians Rescued off Turkish Coast, 3 Feared DeadEight Palestinian refugees were rescued by Turkish coast guard off the Bodrum coast, in the Aegean Sea. The refugees attempted to safely reach Greek seashores. Search operations continue to identify |
2021-11-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Faysal Abu Shalah Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Faysal Khaled Abu Shalah, born in 1974, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Faysal, a resident of AlMuzeireeb town, was arrested |
2021-11-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Women Struggle with Multiple Hardships in SyriaAGPS has documented the death of hundreds of Palestinian women and the enforced disappearance of several others in the embattled Syrian territories. AGPS data indicates that as many as 487 |
2021-11-06 | View |
Violence, School Dropouts Reported in AlNeirab CampReports of violence and school-drop outs have increasingly emerged in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees. Several boys have left the Akkah boys-only school, run by UNRWA, due to long shifts |
2021-11-06 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Denounce Poor Sewerage with Advent of WinterCivilians taking shelter in Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have voiced deep concern over the health hazards inflicted by the trash mounds piled up across residential |
2021-11-06 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Facing Dire Conditions in Southern DamascusOver 5,000 Palestinian refugees taking shelter south of Damascus have been grappling with dire conditions due to the price leap, steep rental fees, and forced military conscription with pro-government |
2021-11-06 | View |
Healthcare Initiative Concluded in AlSabina CampThe Quds Charity has finalized its healthcare initiative to provide medical diagnoses and medicines for Palestinian refugees in and around AlSabina, including its refugee camp. The three-day campaign has been |
2021-11-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimeMembers of Palestinian families have been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons since the outbreak of the conflict in 2011. AGPS has documented the secret incarceration of over 1,790 |
2021-11-05 | View |
Bread Crisis Exacerbated by Flour Theft in SyriaSyria's Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Minister Amr Salem said the theft of flour has made the bread crisis worse in the war-torn country. On his Facebook page, Salem |
2021-11-05 | View |
Activists Warn Yarmouk Residents against Attempts to Turn Their Property into Bargaining ChipsActivists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property at low prices |
2021-11-05 | View |
Palestinian Instructor Honored in SyriaPalestinian instructor Khaled Samara, a resident of AlNeirab Camp, won the third place in IT specialty as part of a competition for supportive teaching techniques in Syria. The competition included |
2021-11-05 | View |
Coronavirus-Related Death Reported in Hindarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesElderly Palestinian refugee Shaker AlSheikh Taha, displaced from AlNeirab to Hindrat Camp, in Aleppo, died of coronavirus. Over recent months, AGPS has warned of an unabated outbreak of COVID-19 in |
2021-11-05 | View |
Missing Palestinian Refugee Found Dead on Migration RoutePalestinian refugee Mohamed Muneer Rayen, who disappeared on October 18, has been pronounced dead. Mohamed’s family said his body was found at Alexandroupolis hospital in northeastern Greece following intensive contacts |
2021-11-04 | View |
Palestinians from Syria among Several Migrants Rescued Off Italian CoastOver 70 migrants, among them Palestinians from Syria, were rescued by Italian coast guard. Private sources reported that a boat carrying a large number of migrants, including Palestinian refugees, was |
2021-11-04 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Alarming in Khan Dannun CampPalestinian refugee families taking shelter in Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the poor infrastructure and absence of vital facilities in the area. Water supplies have |
2021-11-04 | View |
AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Facing Water CrisisResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the overexploitation of water by the new project launched in the area, aggravating the water crisis rocking the |
2021-11-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Urge UNRWA to Pay Cash Aid on Monthly BasisPalestinian refugees in Syria have called on UNRWA to pay their cash aid on a regular basis every month. UNRWA’s cash assistance represents a lifeline for the cash-stripped Palestinian refugee |
2021-11-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Mistreatment by Aid Transfer CompanyPalestinian refugees in Deraa, south of Syria, said they have been subjected to mistreatment by staffers of AlHaram company for international transfer. Speaking with AGPS, a number of refugees said |
2021-11-03 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Water CrisisThe main water pump has gone inoperative in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, leaving the residents of Al-Bilat and Al-Qaytiyah neighborhoods without water. Local sources told AGPS that water has |
2021-11-03 | View |
Drivers Volunteer to Transfer Residents of AlNeirab CampA number of drivers have volunteered to give daily lifts from and back to AlNeirab Camp for cash-stripped residents and students. Drivers passing through the area park their vehicles in |
2021-11-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Enduring Multiple HardshipsEleven 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. Prices have skyrocketed at the |
2021-11-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Overburdened by Gas Price LeapA gas cylinder is sold through the smart card at a price of 9,700 Syrian pounds, up from 3,800 in previous months. A gas cylinder of 16 |
2021-11-02 | View |
AGPS at Copenhagen Conf: Situation of Palestinians in Northern Syria TragicAGPS has raised alarm bells over the squalid humanitarian condition facing Palestinian refugees in displacement camps set up in northern Syria. Speaking on behalf of AGPS in a conference held |
2021-11-02 | View |
Young Man Dies While Clearing Rubble in Yarmouk CampPalestinian refugee Husam Abdel Kader Shalabi succumbed to a serious injury he sustained while clearing debris from Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. Husam suffered fractures in his rib cage after |
2021-11-02 | View |
Family of Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Rayen Appeals for InformationThe family of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Muneer Abdullah Rayan, aged 19 and raised in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, continue to appeal to the international human rights organizations to work on revealing |
2021-11-01 | View |
Drug Consumption Reported in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian refugee youths continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the eleven-year warfare in Syria, amidst a deadly pandemic outbreak. Palestinian refugee youths (aged 12 – 30) make up |
2021-11-01 | View |
Palestinian Child Survives Dangerous ElectrocutionA Palestinian girl, sheltered in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, was injured in an electric shock. An AGPS reporter said the girl was electrocuted as she walked near a |
2021-11-01 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Facing Squalid ConditionsPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp have been struggling with squalid humanitarian conditions inflicted by the eleven-year warfare. Palestinian families have been overburdened by the price leap and |
2021-11-01 | View |
Humanitarian Condition Exacerbated by Transportation Crisis in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesStudents and parents at AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give daily lifts to the local university |
2021-11-01 | View |
At Copenhagen Conference, AGPS Calls for Int’l Protection for Palestinians of SyriaAGPS has called on the international community to work on securing the humanitarian needs of Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria. This came in an international conference held in Copenhagen on |
2021-10-31 | View |
Resident of Yarmouk Camp Appeals for Urgent Medical TreatmentPalestinian refugee Udai Shehabi, from Yarmouk Camp, appealed to the Palestinian embassy, the international humanitarian institutions, and relief organizations in Istanbul to help him secure treatment fees before it is |
2021-10-31 | View |
Transportation Crisis Ongoing in Khan Dannun CampA transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Dannun Camp since the outburst of the Syrian warfare. Reporting from Khan Dannun Camp, located some 23 kilometers away from southern Damascus, AGPS |
2021-10-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Zuheir Ibrahim Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Zuheir Mohamed Ibrahim, born in 1971, has been locked up in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Zuheir was kidnapped by pro-government forces on January, 5 |
2021-10-31 | View |
AGPS: 252 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has recorded the death of 252 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria from the start of the conflict, in 2011, until October 30, 2021. The list of Palestinian victims |
2021-10-30 | View |
Number of Migrants from AlNeirab Camp Goes UpBatches of young men from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, continue to head for Belarus and Turkey, fleeing war and persecution. The migrants |
2021-10-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon’s Ein AlHilweh Camp Call for Int’l ProtectionPalestinian 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 |
2021-10-30 | View |
Rubble-Clearance Works in Yarmouk Camp SuspendedThe rubble-clearance committee in Yarmouk Camp said it will suspend works for a couple of days. The committee said on Facebook that rubble clearance works will be suspended pending the |
2021-10-30 | View |
Palestinian Poet Receives Euro-Asian Gold Medal of HonorThe General Union of Palestinian Writers in Syria held a ceremony on Friday to honor the Palestinian poet Abdullah Issa after he was awarded the Gold Eurasian Medal of Honor |
2021-10-30 | View |
Damascus Health Workers Union Honors Palestinian TechnicianOn October 26, the Damascus Health Workers Union honored the Palestinian technician Muhammad Ali Abu Eid, from Yarmouk camp. Mohamed, working at the Directorate of Laboratories of Control and Drug |
2021-10-29 | View |
Fuel Distribution Staff Penalized in Rif DimashqRepresentatives of the Fuel Company seized vehicles tasked with distributing heating oil to citizens’ homes. The fuel company said in a statement that it had seized licensed oil distribution cars |
2021-10-29 | View |
Humanitarian Institutions Urge EU to Stem Migrant Deportations, PushbacksHumanitarian organizations appealed to European Union diplomats to pressurize the Greek government to backtrack on the projected deportation of a group of migrants from Turkey. On Friday, Greek coast |
2021-10-29 | View |
Syrian Regime Issues Administrative Order to End Retention and Summons to Military ServiceSyrian President Bashar al-Assad issued an administrative order to end the retention and recall of reserve officers, non-commissioned officers and reserve personnel, as of the beginning of 2022. The decision |
2021-10-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Qualified as Talent Coach in GermanyPalestinian youth Alaa Al-Shihabi received a Medal of Merit from the Football Association in the German city of Leipzig. Alaa was also honored as a talent coach. Alaa, displaced |
2021-10-28 | View |
U.S. Embassy in Damascus: No Peace without AccountabilityThe U.S. Embassy in Syria said there can be no peace without accountability. In a tweet issued in response to the statement of the UN Commission of Inquiry, the |
2021-10-28 | View |
Rubble-Clearance Committee Denies Allegations of FavoritismThe rubble-clearance committee in Yarmouk Camp said it will evenly work on removing rubble form all neighborhoods in the camp according to a balanced plan of action. Recently civilians lashed |
2021-10-28 | View |
Transportation Crisis Ongoing in Khan Eshieh CampA transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, where workers and students continue to face serious difficulties getting to their workplaces and schools |
2021-10-28 | View |
Family of Missing Palestinian Refugee Appeals for InformationThe family of Palestinian refugee Bahaa AlHasan, raised in Deraa Camp, south of Syria, have appealed to search and rescue teams to work on revealing the condition and whereabouts of |
2021-10-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Students Win Competitive Programming Marathon in SyriaPalestinian students garnered the highest scores in the 2021 Programming Marathon for children and adults in Syria. 213 contestants from Syria took part in the competition organized by the |
2021-10-27 | View |
Italian Gov’t Considering Delivering Cash Aid for Reconstruction of Yarmouk CampChargé d’Affairs of the Italian Embassy in Syria Massimiliano Dantono said during his meeting with the Director General of the Political Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization Anwar Abdel Hadi |
2021-10-27 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Denounce Fuel Price LeapDisplaced Palestinian families sheltered in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, expressed fear that they won’t be able to cook their food or keep the cold out of their |
2021-10-27 | View |
UN Urges Syrian Regime to Reveal Condition of Thousands of PrisonersThe Chair of the UN Syria Commission of Inquiry, Paulo Pinheiro, warned the international community that while some might be thinking the conflict is ending, the facts on the ground |
2021-10-27 | View |
Palestine Refugee Youth in Syria Caught Between Hammer and BarrelPalestinian refugee youths continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the eleven-year warfare in Syria, amidst a deadly pandemic outbreak. Palestinian refugee youths (aged 12 – 30) make up |
2021-10-26 | View |
Syria Takes Top Position among World’s Most Fragile Arab CountriesFund for Peace international organization rated Syria, Yemen, Somalia as some of the most vulnerable world countries. Yemen is the most worsened Arab country over the last decade, followed by |
2021-10-26 | View |
UNRWA Provides Lifeline Services for Palestinians of Syria in JordanMore than 2 million registered Palestine refugees live in Jordan, the largest number of Palestine refugees of all UNRWA fields. Most, but not all, have full citizenship. About 18 per |
2021-10-26 | View |
Palestinians among Several Asylum-Seekers Arrested on Belorussia-Poland BordersPoland is increasing the number of troops on its border with Belarus to around 10,000, its defence minister said on Monday, as the country tries to stem a surge |
2021-10-26 | View |
2 Palestinian Brothers Arrested by Syria Opposition GroupTwo Palestinian refugees were arrested by opposition forces in northern Syria. Their names have been kept secret over security concerns. The two brothers, residents of AlAmeen neighborhood, in Damascus, were |
2021-10-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camps Fear Black Fungus OutbreakPalestinian refugees sheltered in camps set up cross the Syrian territories have expressed concern that mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, would spread quickly in refugee camps. Recently, the Red |
2021-10-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Women Nominated Teacher of the WorldPalestinian refugee from Syria Badri Hussein Taamari received the Global Teacher Award 2021, among 26,000 candidates nominated for the award. Global Teacher Award aims to actively reaching out to |
2021-10-25 | View |
Residents of AlRaml Refugee Camp Grappling with Squalid Humanitarian ConditionResidents 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 infrastructure, absence |
2021-10-25 | View |
Female Palestinian Survivors of Torture in Syrian Regime Prisons Honored in Northern SyriaA ceremony was held in the northwestern Syrian city of I’zaz by the Association of Displaced Palestinians in Northern Syria, in cooperation with Maseer Foundation, to honor 31 Palestinian refugee |
2021-10-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Fear Unabated Coronavirus Outbreak in Southern SyriaPalestinian refugees sheltered in Syria’s AlMuzeireeb town have sounded distress signals due to the swift propagation of COVID-19 in the area. The refugees said the area has almost run out |
2021-10-24 | View |
Refugees Denied Free Meals in Greek Migrant CampsGreece's migration ministry has rejected claims from NGOs that refugees and migrants residing in camps across the country have been deprived of food. This comes after UNHCR handed over |
2021-10-24 | View |
38 Asylum-Seekers Rescued off Turkish Coast38 irregular migrants were rescued by Turkish Coast Guard off the coast of Izmir, west of Turkey, after they were pushed back from Greece. The migrants were boarding two vessels |
2021-10-24 | View |
Pro-Regime Forces Impose Taxes on Goods Entering AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesMembers of the pro-regime Fourth Division have imposed taxes on wholesalers and merchants in Aleppo and AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, north of Syria. Drivers of trucks and vehicles laden |
2021-10-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Syrian Regime in AlNeirab CampSyrian security forces arrested on Tuesday, October 19, a number of Palestinian refugees from AlNeirab Camp, north of Aleppo. AGPS has kept the arrestees’ names secret over security concerns. They |
2021-10-23 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Condition of Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Muneer RayanThe family of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Muneer Abdullah Rayan, aged 19 and raised in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, have appealed to the international human rights organizations to work on revealing Rayan’s |
2021-10-23 | View |
Owners of Destroyed Houses in Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Humanitarian AssistanceResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, whose houses have been severely damaged in the warfare, have appealed to the Syrian authorities, UNRWA, the Palestinian Authority, and |
2021-10-23 | View |
4 Coronavirus-Related Deaths Reported in Deraa CampFour residents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees succumbed to coronavirus after they quarantined themselves at home. Confirmed coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported in Deraa Camp, at a time |
2021-10-23 | View |
3 More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Reported in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThree elderly Palestinian refugees have succumbed to COVID-19 over the past few days in AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. Over recent weeks, dozens of refugees have |
2021-10-22 | View |
83 Palestinian Residents of AlRaml Camp Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsAGPS data indicates that 83 Palestinian refugees from AlRaml Camp, in Latakia, have been enduring unknown fates in Syrian government prisons. AGPS calls on the Syrian government to disclose the |
2021-10-22 | View |
Humanitarian Condition Exacerbated by Power Blackout in Khan Eshieh CampResidents of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees said power installations have been inoperative for over ten hours daily, exacerbating even further the squalid humanitarian condition in the camp. Most |
2021-10-22 | View |
Khan Dannun Camp Gripped with Water CrisisResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have set off alarm bells over the acute water crisis which has been ongoing for years across a number |
2021-10-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Syrian DesertPalestinian refugee Yazen Mohamed AlSayed, raised in Syria’s AlSabina Camp, was killed as he fought alongside Syrian regime forces. Yazen is a member of the pro-regime Liwaa AlQuds battalion in |
2021-10-21 | View |
UNRWA Conducts Building Damage Assessment in Yarmouk CampA specialized ad hoc committee appointed by UNRWA showed up in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, and started earmarking houses and commercial structures. The committee will assess |
2021-10-21 | View |
UNRWA Hails EU’s Renewed Financial Support for its OperationsThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) welcomed on Monday the European Union’s renewed financial support for its vital operations that serve around five million Palestinian |
2021-10-21 | View |
Thieves Terrorize Palestinian Refugee Camp of Khan EshiehActivists from Khan Eshieh camp said thieves have been burglarizing homes and stealing power cables from the camp. The residents held local authorities and pro-regime militias responsible for the increasing |
2021-10-21 | View |
Palestinian Instructor, Her Students Killed in Syrian Regime Attack on ArihaPalestinian refugee Kamar Bilal Hafedh and her students were killed as the Syrian regime army and their Russian partners struck Ariha city, in northern Syria. The air strike left 10 |
2021-10-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Turkey Appeals for Urgent TreatmentPalestinian refugee Udai Shehabi has launched calls for urgent treatment in Turkey, saying he has failed to secure the remaining 120,000 Turkish liras to receive medical treatment at a |
2021-10-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead following Gas Cylinder Explosion in Khan Dannun CampPalestinian refugee Mohamed Husain Mousa died of wounded he sustained after a gas cylinder went off at his house in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq. Mohamed was |
2021-10-20 | View |
Civilians Allowed to Re-Enter Yamouk Camp for Rubble-ClearanceThe rubble-clearance committee in Yarmouk Camp said Syrian authorities extended the time-limit for debris-removal by civilians from their houses and shops in Yarmouk Camp until November 15. The committee urged |
2021-10-20 | View |
Property-Theft Reported in Jaramana CampPalestinian refugee families sheltered in and around Jaramana Camp have raised concerns over the increasing theft attempts and home-burglary reported in the area. A masked thieve has entered a civilian |
2021-10-20 | View |
Alarm Bells Sounded over Situation of Palestinians in Northern Syria Displacement CampsCoordinators of Syria Response Group have launched calls for urgent humanitarian action in displacement camps set up in northern Syria. The group called on the international human rights organizations to |
2021-10-19 | View |
Injuries Reported in Blast Rocking Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaAn explosion was reported at a house in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the western corners of Rif Dimashq province. The blast occurred on Monday evening after a |
2021-10-19 | View |
Activists Raise Alarm over Coronavirus Propagation in Khan Eshieh CampActivists from Khan Eshieh camp have called on the residents to keep to safety protocols and preventive measures in order to avoid more coronavirus infections in the camp. The calls |
2021-10-19 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Denounce Water Crisis, Call for Debris ClearanceResidents of AlZein neighborhood in Yarmouk Camp called on the rubble clearance committee formed by the Palestine Liberation Organization to include their neighborhood on the list. Mounds of rubble continue |
2021-10-19 | View |
First Coronavirus-Related Death Reported among Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement CampsA Palestinian refugee succumbed to coronavirus on Sunday in Gindires area, north of Syria. Mahmoud Salim Kablawi, aged 49, died of COVID-19, in the first such reported death among Palestinian |
2021-10-18 | View |
Number of Migrants from AlNeirab Camp to Belarus Goes UpAnother batch of young men from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, reached Belarus on Sunday, October 17, after they boarded a flight from |
2021-10-18 | View |
Civilians Subjected to Crackdowns at Regime Checkpoint in Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlHusainiya Camp denounced the crackdowns and movement restrictions they have been facing by Syrian security forces deployed at the main entrance to the camp. A number of Syrian |
2021-10-18 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Facing Multiple HardshipsPalestinian refugees have raised concerns over the swift propagation of coronavirus cases in AlSabina Camp. The refugees said the camp has been beset by the COVID-19 pandemic at a time |
2021-10-18 | View |
Awareness-Raising Campaign about War Remnants Kick-Started at UNRWA Schools in SyriaUNRWA in Syria embarked on a four-day campaign to raise awareness about explosive ordnance among parents, students, and teaching staff. As part of the event, sponsored by the Italian government |
2021-10-17 | View |
Water-Borne Intoxications Reported in AlHusainiya CampA number of water-borne intoxication cases have been reported in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, due to contaminated tank water. Private water tanks have been filled from |
2021-10-17 | View |
Water Cut Off in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe General Water Company in Damascus said water will be cut in the city for two days starting Sunday due to maintenance works. The water cut affects Yarmouk Camp for |
2021-10-17 | View |
Free Medical Days Held in Yarmouk CampThe Quds Charity launched free medical days for children and women starting October 19 until 21 at the Shuhadaa Clinic in Yarmouk Camp. Before the crisis started in 2011, Yarmouk |
2021-10-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Jamal AlSayed Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Jamal Waleed AlSayed, born in 1970, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government dungeons, where he has been held for the sixth year running. Jamal was |
2021-10-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Disappears on Way to GreecePalestinian refugee Bahaa Ahmad Hasan, raised in Syria’s Deraa Camp, has gone missing since October 13 as he tried to cross the river between Turkey and Greece. Bahaa’s condition and |
2021-10-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Syrian Security ForcesA Palestinian refugee sheltered in AlHusainiya Camp was arrested by Syrian security forces on October 9 as he passed through a checkpoint pitched near AlKeswa town, in Rif Dimashq. AGPS |
2021-10-16 | View |
Ambassador: 500 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Obtained Palestinian-Authority PassportsPalestinian Ambassador in Syria Dr. Samir AlRefai said some 5,000 Palestinian Authority passports were handed over to Palestinian refugees in Syria. He said an increasing number of refugees have |
2021-10-16 | View |
UNRWA Resumes Reconstruction of Vital Premises in Deraa CampUNRWA has started reconstruction works to rehabilitate its medical and educational facilities in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Works have been underway to reconstruct the Tiberias and |
2021-10-16 | View |
In One Week, 8 Coronavirus-Related Deaths Reported in AlNeirab CampTwo new coronavirus-related deaths were reported in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, brining the death toll over the seven past days to eight. The two victims are Mahmoud Ibrahim AlKhatib |
2021-10-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Fatally Shot in Wedding Ceremony in Khan Eshieh CampA Palestinian refugee was accidently gunned down on Thursday as he joined his cousin’s wedding party in Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Palestinian refugee Rafat Kasem |
2021-10-15 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Win Arabic Literary PrizeKatara Cultural Village announced the winners of 7th Katara Prize for Arabic Novel, which is being held remotely from October 12-16, for the second year in a row, under the |
2021-10-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Women Recount Mountainous Journey Outside of Syria BakeriesPalestinian refugee women in AlNeirab Camp, north of Syria, said they have been made to line up for hours in long queues outside of local bakeries. A number of women |
2021-10-15 | View |
Stray Dogs Sway AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlHusainiya Camp have raised concerns over their children’s safety as packs of stray dogs have been spotted in and around the camp and outside of schools. The refugees |
2021-10-15 | View |
PLA Calls for Military ConscriptionCalls were circulated by the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian government forces, to push for military conscription. PLA called on Palestinian youths in refugee camps across the |
2021-10-14 | View |
Engineers Start Building Assessment in Yarmouk CampAn engineering committee started on Thursday earmarking houses in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees in order to assess their condition. Buildings will be assessed as either habitable, restorable, or uninhabitable |
2021-10-14 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Denounce Water, Power CrisisResidents of Khan Eshieh, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been frequently cut off across residential neighborhoods. The residents have warned of the repercussions of the water crisis on their |
2021-10-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Property-Theft in Syria Displacement CampProperty-theft and house burglary have been increasingly reported at Palestinian refugee camps in Syria. An AGPS reporter said fuel supplies were stolen from cars parked in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian |
2021-10-14 | View |
Palestinian Academic Ahmad Jalil Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Ahmad Diab Jalil, aged 30, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups for the eighth year running. Ahmad, a student of Chemistry at Damascus University |
2021-10-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Sound Distress Signals from Greece Migrant CampHundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria sheltered in Nea Kavala camp, north of Greece, raised alarm bells over their abject humanitarian situation in the isolated migrant facility, describing it as |
2021-10-13 | View |
Civilians Launch Calls for Rehabilitation of Yarmouk CampActivists have called on residents of Yarmouk Camp to work on reconstructing their houses and destroyed commercial facilities. The activists said buildings and commercial structures located in AlRija and Abu |
2021-10-13 | View |
Murderers of Elderly Palestinian Refugee Arrested in Syria’s Khan Eshieh CampSyrian police arrested three wanted criminals involved in the murder of an elderly Palestinian man last month. Following preliminary investigations and interrogation of witnesses, police found out that the murderer |
2021-10-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Nader AlNader Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Nader Adel AlNader has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for over seven years running. Nader, born in 1978 in Yarmouk Camp, was arrested in January 2014 |
2021-10-13 | View |
Excursion Organized for Palestinian Refugee Children in AnkaraThe Turkish Association for Solidarity with Palestine “FIDAR” in Ankara organized a trip to the diyarı harikalar park for a number of Palestinian children from the Quds Club. The children |
2021-10-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children Exposed to Abuse in AlHusainiya CampChildren have been spotted in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees while carrying sheets of paper allegedly showing their home addresses. This comes after the Syrian Ministry of Interior warned |
2021-10-12 | View |
Families of Palestinian Prisoners Blackmailed in SyriaThe families of hundreds of Palestinian refugees secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons have been blackmailed over their appeals for information. Hundreds of families have paid large sums of money |
2021-10-12 | View |
Calls Launched for Return Permissions in Yarmouk CampActivists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp to submit demands at security offices in order to be able to return to their homes and retrieve their property. The |
2021-10-12 | View |
11 Palestinian Students from AlNeirab Camp Admitted into Aleppo Medicine FacultyA number of Palestinian refugee students were admitted into Syria’s public universities. The list includes 11 students from the AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, who will pursue their |
2021-10-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Assassinated South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Jihad Mansour AlHusain was fatally gunned down overnight by anonymous gunmen. Jihad, a hairdresser in AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, reconciled with the Syrian regime after he had |
2021-10-11 | View |
UN Delegations Shows Up in Hindarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesRepresentatives of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) and UNRWA paid a visit to Hindrat Camp for Palestinian refugees on October 10. Activists said the visit comes amid |
2021-10-11 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Mistreatment by IMO BankPalestinian refugees in Damascus, particularly those sheltered in Jaramana Camp, have denounced the mistreatment they have been subjected to by IMO Bank. Speaking with AGPS, a number of refugees said |
2021-10-11 | View |
Resident of AlNeirab Refugee Camp Succumbs to CoronavirusPalestinian refugee Ahmad Hamid Bastouni, a resident of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, died of coronavirus. A state of emergency had been declared over recent months by medics |
2021-10-11 | View |
Civilians Push for Removal of Sand Barriers around Yarmouk CampResidents of Yarmouk Camp and adjacent areas called on the Syrian authorities to lift the sand barriers set up between the camp and AlTadhamun neighborhood. Civilians said sand barriers block |
2021-10-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Syrian Forces Near Turkish BordersSyrian security forces arrested a number of Palestinian and Syrian refugees on their way to areas controlled by the Kurdish-led and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the northern countryside |
2021-10-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Launch Distress Signals from Northern Syria Displacement CampsPalestinian refugees have rallied in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya displacement camps, in the northern Syrian region of Efrin, protesting their deteriorating living conditions in the poorly-equipped facilities. The refugees said |
2021-10-10 | View |
UNRWA Education Chief Shows Up in Jaramana CampActing UNRWA Director of Education, Moritz Bilagher and UNRWA Director of Syria Operations Michael Amanya Ebye paid a visit to AlKabri School in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif |
2021-10-10 | View |
AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Power CrisisPalestinian refugees in AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to denounce the chronic power blackouts rocking the area, saying power has been cut across a number of residential neighborhoods for |
2021-10-10 | View |
Palestinian Charity Hands Over Medical Supplies to Palestinian Refugees North of SyriaIgatha48 organization, in cooperation with donors from Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1948 (present-day Israel), distributed medical supplies to displaced Palestinian refugees sheltered in northern Syria. In late February |
2021-10-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Deprived of Heating Equipment in SyriaAs weather temperature have gone down, Palestinian refugee families in Syria continue to struggle with multiple hardships. Speaking with AGPS, a number of Palestinian refugees said they have no heating |
2021-10-09 | View |
Damascus Ambassador: Reconstruction of Destroyed Houses in Yarmouk ComplicatedPalestine Ambassador in Syria, Samir AlRefai said the reconstruction of destroyed houses in Yarmouk Camp remains a complicated task due to the severe damage inflicted on buildings. AlRefai quoted the |
2021-10-09 | View |
UNRWA Opens Up Vacancies for Palestinians in SyriaUNRWA is seeking a fixed-term Director of External Relations and Communications, and a technician in building materials for its Syria office. The Agency invites applications through inspira.un.org. |
2021-10-09 | View |
Relief Initiative Launched in Favor of Palestinian Refugees in Turkey, SyriaAdara Indonesia and Khayra Ummah organizations signed a joint work agreement to support projects in favor of Palestinian refugees in Turkey and northern Syria. Representatives of Adara showed up at |
2021-10-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmed Eid Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2012Palestinian refugee Ahmed Mahmoud Eid has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Ahmed was arrested by Syrian security forces on February 1, 2013 |
2021-10-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Mistreatment by Aid Transfer CompanyPalestinian refugees in Deraa, south of Syria, said they have been subjected to mistreatment by staffers of AlHaram company for international transfer. Speaking with AGPS, a number of refugees said |
2021-10-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Facing Squalid Conditions in Khan Dannun CampPalestinian refugee families taking shelter in Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the poor infrastructure and absence of vital facilities in the area. Water supplies have |
2021-10-08 | View |
Psychological Support Activities Held for Palestinian Refugee Children in SyriaThe Shuhadaa Clinic held psychological support activities for a number of children who returned to the ravaged Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The warfare in Syria, which |
2021-10-08 | View |
Families Appeal to Opposition Forces to Release Imprisoned RelativesAGPS has documented the enforced disappearance of dozens of Palestinian refugees by opposition forces in Syria, at a time when scores of refugees continue to escape government-held zones across the |
2021-10-08 | View |
Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp Grappling with Bread CrisisPalestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to line up for hours outside of the camp’s sole bakery to receive bread via the smart card. Displaced |
2021-10-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Poor-Quality Bread in Syria Displacement CampResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo sounded distress signals over the poor quality of bread packs sold in the area. Hundreds of civilians continue to line |
2021-10-07 | View |
Rubble-Clearance Works Kick-Started in Yarmouk CampEfforts have been underway in Yarmouk Camp to clear debris from ravaged buildings and access roads. Bulldozers and trucks have been spotted in the area as of Wednesday, October |
2021-10-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins Karate ChampionshipPalestinian refugee Mohamed Majd Shaaban Abdullah won the first place in a karate youth tournament held in Syria. Mohamed, born and raised in Yarmouk Camp, participated in several other competitions |
2021-10-07 | View |
Palestinian Girl Salma Abdul Razaq Secretly Held in Syrian Prison for 9th YearPalestinian student Salma Abdul Razak, enrolled at the Architectural Engineering University in Damascus, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government penitentiaries. Born on March 30, 1990, Salma fled |
2021-10-07 | View |
Coronavirus-Related Deaths Reported in AlNeirab CampThe number of coronavirus-related deaths and cases has gone up in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. Over recent weeks, 50 refugees have been pronounced dead, brining the virus |
2021-10-06 | View |
Displaced Families Appeal for Rubble-Clearance in Yarmouk CampResidents of Yarmouk Camp have appealed to the concerned institutions to remove rubble piled up across residential alleyways. Civilians said they cannot clear rubble due to high costs, slamming the |
2021-10-06 | View |
Displaced Families South of Damascus Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian ActionOver 5,000 Palestinian refugees taking shelter south of Damascus have been grappling with dire conditions due to the price leap, steep rental fees, and forced military conscription with pro-government |
2021-10-06 | View |
UNRWA Resumes Aid Delivery in DamascusUNRWA said it will be delivering delayed aid items to Palestinian refugees in Damascus. UNRWA attributed the delay to the belated receipt of milk supplies and sunflower oil. Registered families |
2021-10-06 | View |
Public Amenities in Jaramana CampActivists from Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees have denounced acts of violence against public premises. Local sources said the camp said equipment of public facilities have been ravaged in the |
2021-10-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children in Syria Denied Access to Food Items via Smart CardA number of Palestinian refugees said their children aged below 15 have been barred from smart cards used by the Syrian government to ration bread and a wider range of |
2021-10-05 | View |
Drug Trafficker Arrested in Syria’s AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesSyrian security forces arrested a drug trafficker and a number of consumers in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. A man called “Shteiwi” was arrested over charges of drug |
2021-10-05 | View |
Street Stalls Swamp Palestinian Refugee Camp in HumsResidents of AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, said main access roads have been crammed with street stalls, resulting in traffic jam. The phenomenon sparked controversial responses in an |
2021-10-05 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Alarming in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the poor infrastructure and absence of vital services in the area, saying mounds of trash have been piled up across residential |
2021-10-05 | View |
Damascus University Demands Detailed Statement from Immigration Department for Student TranscriptsThe Presidency of Damascus University issued a decision not to grant a transcript of scores or graduation certification for students of graduation year unless they obtain a detailed statement from |
2021-10-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment by LibanPostPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon denounced the mistreatment they have faced at LibanPost during UNRWA aid delivery. Staff of LibanPost handed over the refugees’ cash aid in the old USD |
2021-10-04 | View |
Palestinian Woman, Her Children Released by Kidnappers in SyriaPalestinian refugee Nariman Abdul Rahim and her children Abdul Rahman, 13, Mohamed, 6, Sahar, and Soumaya were released after 3,000 USD ransom was paid to gangsters who kidnapped them |
2021-10-04 | View |
Over 300 Palestinian Refugees Missing in War-Torn Syria333 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 |
2021-10-04 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Call for Urgent Action in Response to Traffic AccidentsResidents of Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, demanded the construction of a bridge for pedestrians and speed bumps to limit vehicle speed on the highway to Damascus |
2021-10-04 | View |
Civilians Call On Syrian Authorities to Extend Time Span of Debris-ClearanceResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, appealed to the Syrian authorities to extend the deadline of rubble-clearance works in the area. Mounds of debris continue to |
2021-10-04 | View |
Displaced Families Fear Unabated Coronavirus Outbreak in Northern SyriaConcerns have mounted in displacement camps set up in northern Syria as coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported in the area. The residents slammed AFAD for its mismanagement of the |
2021-10-03 | View |
Palestine Ambassador in Damascus Visits Yarmouk CampThe Palestine Ambassador in Syria, Samir AlRefai, showed up on October 3 in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, to keep tabs on rubble-clearance works. AlRefai said the |
2021-10-03 | View |
Lazzarini: US-UNRWA Framework Does Not Affect UNRWA Mandate, Definition of Palestinian RefugeesCommissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, said the Agency’s humanitarian mission is mandated by the UN General |
2021-10-03 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Exacerbated by Sanitation Crisis in AlRamadan CampResidents of AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the frequent breakdowns rocking the sewerage network in the camp’s southern corners, resulting in sewage overflows in residential neighborhoods |
2021-10-03 | View |
Art Exhibition Held by Palestinian Refugee from Syria in CopenhagenAn exhibition was staged on October 2 by Palestinian artist from Syria Maamoun AlShayeb in Copenhagen as part of a cultural event held by Shamat Amal Association. A number |
2021-10-03 | View |
On Int’l Day of Non-Violence, Thousands of Palestinian Refugees Killed, Tortured in SyriaStatistics released by AGPS on the International Day of Non-Violence, observed on October 2, kept record of thousands of physical violations perpetrated against Palestinian refugees since the launch of the |
2021-10-02 | View |
Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Urgent TreatmentPalestinian refugee Ramez Ghazi Melhem, aged 43, has appealed to the humanitarian and human rights organizations to help him secure funds needed for an urgent surgery. Melhem, a resident of |
2021-10-02 | View |
9 Years On…Palestinian Refugees Remember Deraa MassacreNine years have passed by since the Syrian regime forces raided Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, and killed 14 Palestinian refugees. According to eye-witnesses, on October 2 |
2021-10-02 | View |
Cash Aid Distributed to Residents of Yarmouk, Hindarat Refugee CampsThe Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) handed over 200,000 Syrian pounds to families who returned to Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, and Hindarat Camp, in Aleppo. The Palestine Embassy in |
2021-10-02 | View |
School Bags Distributed to Palestinian Children in Northern SyriaKhayra Ummah Association distributed school bags and furniture to Palestinian and Syrian schoolchildren displaced from the refugee camps of Yarmouk, Khan Eshieh, Deraa, Hindarat, and Rif Dimashq to displacement camps |
2021-10-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Schoolgirl Writes Book about Mental Math in Netherlands26-year-old Palestinian refugee Salam Ali Rahma has made the last touches on her book about mental calculations which teaches children the techniques of the four arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication |
2021-10-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Falls to Death from Building in LebanonA Palestinian child fell to his death a few days earlier down an elevator shaft in Nahar AlBared Camp for Palestinian refugees, north of Lebanon. The child Malek Alya fell |
2021-10-01 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Residents Raise Concerns over Unexploded War OrdnanceLandmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which are particularly unpredictable and difficult to detect, continue to put millions of people, including Palestine refugees, at risk in |
2021-10-01 | View |
Residents of Hindarat Camp Deprived of Humanitarian AidPalestinian refugees sheltered in Hindarat Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have accused UNRWA and the other concerned relief institutions of dragging their feet over their appeals for |
2021-10-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Dies in Damascus due to Medical NeglectA Palestinian refugee sheltered in Khan Eshieh refugee camp died after she failed to get hospitalized at an intensive care unit at Damascus hospitals. Hamda Ali Suleiman’s health condition deteriorated |
2021-09-30 | View |
Displaced Families Call On UNRWA to Clear Debris in Yarmouk CampResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees called on UNRWA to carry out rubble-clearance works in the area pending the reconstruction of the Agency’s premises. The refugees continue to denounce |
2021-09-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Obtains Equivalency Certification in SwedenPalestinian refugee Reem Mufleh got a certificate of equivalency from Sweden for a dental medicine diploma she obtained from Damascus University. Certificate equivalency in Sweden is subject to tough criteria |
2021-09-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Complicated Red Tape by UNRWAUNRWA office in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, called on Palestinian refugees to present updated family documents to receive cash aid. The residents denounced the complicated red tape |
2021-09-30 | View |
Palestinian CSOs Denounce New Measures at UNRWA Schools in LebanonPopular Palestinian committees of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon have spoken out against UNRWA’s decision to divide the 2021-22 academic year into two 16-week phases. The Committees said in a |
2021-09-29 | View |
Scholarships Granted to Palestinian Refugee Students in LebanonMahmoud Abbas Foundation said it invites applications for school grants for Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon for the school year 2021-2022. Applications will be received between October 05 and November |
2021-09-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Fatally Run Over in SyriaPalestinian refugee Ahmed Salah was killed in a car accident on the highway to Damascus International Airport. Ahmed was hit by a car driving at high speed as he |
2021-09-29 | View |
Calls Launched for Rubble-Clearance Volunteers in Yarmouk CampThe popular committee in Yarmouk Camp called for more volunteers to help the residents with debris-clearance in the camp. The committee said the volunteers will mainly assist vulnerable families who |
2021-09-29 | View |
Activists Warn of Rumors in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesActivists from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, called on supervisors of local mosques to stand on guard to counterfeit reports announced via mosque loudspeakers. Recently, a sheet of |
2021-09-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman, Her 2 Children Kidnapped in SyriaA Palestinian woman sheltered in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, was kidnapped along with her two children by anonymous gangsters. The woman and her children were on their way to Lebanon |
2021-09-28 | View |
2 Young Men Injured in Building Collapse in Yarmouk CampTwo young men fell from a destroyed building while clearing debris from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. The wounded were rushed to AlShuhada Clinic before they were transferred |
2021-09-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Damascus Slam Palestinian Authority over Reluctance in Aid DeliveryPalestinian refugees called on the Palestinian Authority, the Syria Ambassador, and member of Fatah Central Committee Samir AlRefai to provide them with updates concerning the promises made by the PA |
2021-09-28 | View |
Transportation Crisis Rocks AlAyedeen Camp in HumsResidents of AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give them daily lifts to their destinations and workplaces |
2021-09-28 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in Syria’s Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Khan Eshieh refugee camp denounced the accumulation of trash piles on Khan Eshieh’s western access roads and outside of the high school. Palestinian refugees said the phenomenon |
2021-09-28 | View |
Number of Coronavirus Cases Goes Up in Khan Eshieh CampResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have sounded the alarm over the increasing coronavirus cases reported in the area. Activists called on civilians to wear |
2021-09-27 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA announced its decision to disburse one-time cash assistance to Palestinians from Syria (PRS) in Gaza. According to the Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza, following pressure and |
2021-09-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Wins 3rd Place in Syria Mental Math CompetitionPalestinian refugee child Wisam Bilal Abdul Mutaleb, raised in Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, won the second place in an electronic mental math and Rubik's cube tournament |
2021-09-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Turkey Commemorate Sabra and Shatila MassacrePalestinian refugees attended a popular festival held by the Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR) and MyReturn Campaign to commemorate the anniversary of the horrific Sabra and Shatila massacre which |
2021-09-27 | View |
17 Palestinian Journalists Killed in War-Torn SyriaStatistics released by AGPS on the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Journalists have recorded the death of 17 Palestinian journalists since the outburst of deadly hostilities in March 2011 |
2021-09-26 | View |
Qatar Deports Palestinian Refugee to UAEThe Qatari authorities deported Palestinian refugee Muhannad Tawfiq Shaarawi to the U.A.E. after they held him in custody for days as he overstayed his visa. Muhannad told AGPS |
2021-09-26 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Residents Call for Exemptions on Electricity BillsResidents of Yarmouk Camp have called on Syrian authorities to exempt them from exorbitant power bills that have been overburdening them from the time the opposition forces captured the area |
2021-09-26 | View |
Coronavirus Cases Soaring in Latakia’s Palestinian Refugee CampResidents of AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees in Latakia have sounded the alarm over the increasing coronavirus cases reported in the area. Activists called on civilians to wear face masks |
2021-09-26 | View |
Luxembourg Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Palestine Refugee AgencyThe Government of Luxembourg signed on Thursday a multi-year Strategic Partnership Agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Under the |
2021-09-26 | View |
AGPS Addresses UNHRC over Stranded Palestinian Refugees in DeraaThe Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) and Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) sounded the alarm over the situation of Palestinian refugees in southern Syria and the repercussions of the |
2021-09-25 | View |
Volunteer Teams Take Part in Debris Clearance in Yarmouk CampMembers of the General Union of Palestinian Students in Syria in partnership with popular committees volunteered for debris-removal in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. The volunteers assisted vulnerable families in |
2021-09-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Rally over Delay in UNRWA Aid DeliveryDozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria joined a vigil held outside of UNRWA offices in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon to protests delays in the transfer of their cash grants |
2021-09-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins 5th Place in UAE Bodybuilding ChampionshipPalestinian refugee from Syria Shadi AlFar won the fifth place in Fujairah bodybuilding championship in the United Arab Emirates. 400 male and female participants took part in the contest |
2021-09-25 | View |
Aid Items Distributed in Hindrat Refugee CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent distributed food items in Hindrat Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. Palestinian refugees have been grappling with dire conditions in Aleppo |
2021-09-25 | View |
12 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAnother 12 residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have recently contracted the Delta Plus variant. Medics told AGPS that the number of |
2021-09-24 | View |
AGPS Participates in Professional Blogging Course in IstanbulAGPS participated in a training course in professional blogging, held by the Turkish Association for Solidarity with Palestine (FIDAR), in partnership with Al Jazeera Media Institute and the Palestinian Return |
2021-09-24 | View |
UNRWA Director Visits Deraa Camp SchoolsA UNRWA delegation visited AlSafsaf and Ein Karem Schools in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. The delegation inspected the condition of UNRWA premises in the camp after |
2021-09-24 | View |
Drug Trafficker’s House Raided in Jaraman CampAn AGPS reporter said an intelligence security troop raided a house in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, at dawn on Thursday over allegations of the owner’s involvement |
2021-09-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wisam Bishtawi Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Wisam Mahmoud Bishtawi has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 7th consecutive year. Wisam was arrested by Syrian security forces on December 23, 2014 at |
2021-09-24 | View |
Syrian Regime Removes Checkpoints, Lifts Blockade on DeraaThe Syrian regime forces removed checkpoints and roadblocks after they cordoned off the area for months. Security forces unlocked the Saraya access road and all the other roadblocks pitched |
2021-09-23 | View |
Coronavirus-Related Deaths Increasingly Reported in Jaramana CampDeaths have increasingly been reported in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, particularly among the elderly and people with chronic diseases. The residents attributed the deaths to the medical neglect and |
2021-09-23 | View |
UNRWA Honors Palestine Refugee Workers in Khan Eshieh CampA number of UNRWA cleaning and sanitation laborers were honoured by the Agency’s director of Syria operations, Amanya Michael Ebye. The work of cleaning teams during the Syria conflict was |
2021-09-23 | View |
Turkey Rescues Migrants after Greece PushbackA group of irregular migrants on a lifeboat were rescued by Turkish Coast Guard off the coast of Muğla’s Datça district. They were left to Turkish territorial waters |
2021-09-23 | View |
Palestinian Student Maher AlAyesh Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime since 2012Palestinian university student Maher Abdul Hamid AlAyesh, aged 33, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syria government jails after he was kidnapped by Syrian security forces on June 10 |
2021-09-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonsAn ex-prisoner in Syria said Palestinian refugee Majed AlMadani died under torture in Syrian regime prisons. In August 2014, Majed was spotted in Security Branch 27. He was arrested |
2021-09-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Overburdened by Taxes Imposed in DeraaPalestinian refugees sheltered in Deraa city and its refugee camp, south of Syria, have denounced the crackdowns perpetrated by Syrian regime troops deployed at the Saraya checkpoint, separating Deraa AlBalad |
2021-09-22 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Denounce Blackmailing by Rubble-Clearance TeamsFamilies displaced from Yarmouk Camp and wishing to return to their houses said rubble-clearance staff request up to 10,000 Syrian pounds to remove debris from destroyed houses and structures |
2021-09-22 | View |
UNRWA Starts Transfer of Cash Aid to Palestinian Refugees in LebanonUNRWA in Lebanon said 59% of registered Palestine refugees in Lebanon have received their cash grants through the Lebanon Post. UNRWA said delays in text message delivery are due to |
2021-09-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Ayman Abu Husain Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian young man Mohamed Ayman Abu Husain, born in 1986, has been forcibly disappeared in Syria’s state-run prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Mohamed, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was |
2021-09-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee, Her Children Forcibly Disappeared Upon Return to SyriaTension has been running high in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, following reports about the abduction of a woman and her children who |
2021-09-21 | View |
Palestinians Strongly Condemn US-UNRWA Framework for CooperationPalestinian factions and pro-Palestine NGOs have expressed their protest at the “2021-2022 Framework for Cooperation with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)” |
2021-09-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian PrisonSyrian security forces released a resident of the Palestinian refugee camp of Khan Eshieh, in Rif Dimashq province, after they held him in prison for nearly two years and a |
2021-09-21 | View |
Palestinian Mother Fatma AlSaadi and Her Daughter Rasha Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Fatma Ahmed AlSaadi, born on January 27, 1956, and her daughter Rasha Sai’d AlSaadi, born on July 08, 1983, have been secretly held in Syrian regime prisons for |
2021-09-21 | View |
Sweden to Invalidate Visas of Migrant ReturneesSwedish authorities said they plan to take new action against refugees who live in Sweden and hold residency permits and then go to visit their home country. Maria Malmer Stenergard |
2021-09-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children Win Int’l Mental Math ContestA team of 11 children from AlRamla School in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Syria’s Hums province, won the first and second places in an international mental math competition |
2021-09-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Price Manipulation in Syria Displacement CampResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced the exorbitant prices of vital food items, including sugar. Speaking with AGPS, a number of residents said a kilogram is sold |
2021-09-20 | View |
Bread Crisis Rocks AlHusainiya Refugee CampResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been subjected to fraud by bread sellers. A number of residents who have been left without bread |
2021-09-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Camp of AlRaml Gripped with Squalid ConditionsResidents 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 infrastructure, absence |
2021-09-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Husam AlRefa’i Forcibly Disappeared in Syria Prisons33-year-old Palestinian refugee Hussam Ali Al-Refai, a resident of Yarmouk, has been locked up in Syrian government penitentiaries for eight consecutive years. Al-Rafai was kidnapped by the government troops deployed |
2021-09-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained in QatarPalestinian refugee Muhannad Tawfiq Shaarawi has been detained by the Qatari authorities for overstaying his touristic visa. Muhannad told AGPS that he had entered Qatar last year after he received |
2021-09-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Succumbs to Coronavirus in AlgeriaPalestinian refugee from Syria Mahmoud Hamdoush died of coronavirus in Sidi Faraj displacement camp in Algeria. Speaking with AGPS, his relatives said he is the victim of medical neglect by |
2021-09-19 | View |
UNRWA Apologizes over Delayed Aid Delivery for Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA has extended its apologies to Palestinian refugees from Syria over the delay in cash aid transfer. In a statement issued on Sunday, UNRWA attributed the delay to financial issues |
2021-09-19 | View |
US Framework for Cooperation Includes Tough Conditions on UNRWA FundingOn July 14, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration signed the “2021-2022 Framework for Cooperation with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees |
2021-09-19 | View |
AGPS Calls on Palestinian Families to Report Cases of Enforced Disappearance, Torture in SyriaAGPS calls on Palestinian families to register the names of their relatives who have been detained, missing, or killed in war-torn Syria on the group’s official website. Families wishing to |
2021-09-19 | View |
Property-Theft Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaPalestinian refugee families sheltered in and around Damascus have raised concerns over the increasing theft attempts and home-burglary reported in the area. Several women have had their mobile phones and |
2021-09-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children Traumatized in War-Torn SyriaThe warfare in Syria, which has now entered its eleventh year, has had traumatic fallouts on Palestinian refugee children in and outside the Syrian territories. Speaking with AGPS, a |
2021-09-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Security Mayhem in Ein AlHilweh CampPalestinian 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 |
2021-09-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Provides Horrific Testimonies about Torture in Syria PrisonsA female ex-prisoner has provided a harrowing account of torture in Syrian regime prisons. Speaking with AGPS on condition of anonymity, the Palestinian refugee woman said she was tortured by |
2021-09-18 | View |
AGPS Joins UN Workshop about Human Rights Based Approach to AdvocacyAGPS participated in a training workshop about the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) in advocacy and project management held by the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |
2021-09-18 | View |
Number of Migrants from Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria Goes UpThe number of Palestinian youths migrating from displacement camps and government-held zones across war-torn Syria has soared. Recently, scores of refugee families have made their way from their camps and |
2021-09-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in Lebanon Displacement CampDozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria have rallied outside of the UNRWA office in Burj AlBarajneh refugee camp, in Beirut, to protest the Agency’s delay in aid delivery. The refugees |
2021-09-17 | View |
Palestinian CSOs Meet with Int’l Red Cross CommitteeRepresentatives of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon met with the head of the Red Cross’s Beirut department of missing and forcibly-disappeared persons along with the head of the protection |
2021-09-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Students Honored in Yarmouk CampA ceremony was held by the Palestine Liberation Organization on Thursday to honor Palestinian refugee students who achieved high scores as part of their secondary and high school exams. |
2021-09-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Tamim Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime since 2015Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Tamim has been secretly locked up in Syrian government dungeons since March 12, 2015. He was arrested by the government forces at a relief distribution center set |
2021-09-17 | View |
Debris Clearance ongoing in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe local committee in Yarmouk Camp has called on the residents to clear debris from their houses and commercial facilities by October 05 pending total debris-clearance by Damascus Governorate. Syrian |
2021-09-16 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA said that the third batch of the 2021 cash grants will be distributed to Palestinian refugees in as of October 03, 2021. UNRWA said emergency cash aid covering four |
2021-09-16 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Damascus Launches Online Passport ApplicationsThe Palestine Embassy in Damascus canceled a decision requiring passport applicants to show up at the embassy’s office and hand over a hard copy of their identity documents. The Embassy |
2021-09-16 | View |
Emojis Cyber Crimes, Says Syrian Gov’tHead of the Syrian department of the cyber-crime-fighting said using emojis which involve intimidation, insulting, or slander on social media is a cyber crime. Activists said the decision targets human |
2021-09-16 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Omar and Bahaa Zaaza’ Secretly Held in Syrian DungeonsPalestinian brothers Omar Adnan Zaaza’ and Bahaa Adnan Zaaza’ have been held in Syrian government prisons for over seven years running. Omar was kidnapped by the Syrian government forces in |
2021-09-16 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Refugees Strike Compromises with Syrian RegimeDozens of Palestinian refugees in AlMuzeireeb town, in Deraa’s western outskirts, south of Syria, have reached compromises with the Syrian government forces at a reconciliation center established following a truce |
2021-09-15 | View |
Robbery Gang Arrested in Khan Eshieh CampPolicemen in Khan Eshieh refugee camp arrested a three-member robbery gang involved in crimes and burglary against civilians. Local sources told AGPS that over the past few weeks the gangsters |
2021-09-15 | View |
New Measures Required by Palestinian Embassy in DamascusThe Palestinian Embassy in Damascus called on Palestinian refugees who applied for passport processing to send out their identity documents and personal photos via the embassy’s post box N2889. Earlier |
2021-09-15 | View |
UN: Syria Unsafe for Refugee ReturnsThe upsurge in fighting and the return to violence are cause for alarm, according to the 24th report of the UN Syria Commission of Inquiry released on September 14 and |
2021-09-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mootaz Janazra Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 9th YearPalestinian refugee Mootaz Janazra, born in 1990, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the nineth consecutive year. Mootaz, raised in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of |
2021-09-15 | View |
Elderly Killed by Gangsters in Syria’s Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAn elderly Palestinian refugee sheltered in Khan Eshieh Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, was killed by gangsters who attempted to rob his money. The victim—Adnan Mousa Khuza’i, nicknamed Abu |
2021-09-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Deraa Camp Grappling with Multiple HardshipsResidents of Deraa Camp, south of Syria, continue to denounce the exorbitant prices of food and non-food items. Recently, the Syrian security forces unblocked AlJawiya checkpoint and allowed the access |
2021-09-14 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Seize House in Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesSyrian security forces from the Sa’sa’ Branch confiscated a house in Khan Eshieh refugee camp. The confiscation was carried out on claims that the house owner, who lives abroad, is |
2021-09-14 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Refugee Camp Grappling with Transportation CrisisResidents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to denounce exorbitant prices of public transportation following the latest surge in subsidized fuel prices. The majority of bus drivers refuse to |
2021-09-14 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Alaa AlDeen Yousef Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 9th YearPalestinian medic Alaa AlDeen Youssef has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian penitentiaries, where he has been kept for the ninth consecutive year. Neurosurgeon Youssef has been forcibly disappeared |
2021-09-14 | View |
Palestinian Orphans Enduring Abject Conditions in Syria Displacement CampsVulnerable Palestinian children taking shelter in refugee camps in Syria continue to struggle for survival in the war-ravaged country Scores of children lost their fathers and/or mothers, who served as |
2021-09-13 | View |
UNRWA Turns Mixed Schools into Separate Schools in AlNeirab CampUNRWA has opted for new measures at its schools in AlNeirab Cam for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, north of Syria. UNRWA separated boys from girls at its Gaza, Damon, Jenin |
2021-09-13 | View |
Water Cut Off in Syria’s AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian refugees in AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to sound distress signals over the acute water crisis in the area. The residents said water has been frequently cut off |
2021-09-13 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA said that it will transfer cash grants to Palestinian refugees from Syria as of September 28. The refugees have denounced delays in aid transfer, saying they have been |
2021-09-13 | View |
57 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Drown on Migration Route since Conflict OutbreakAGPS data statistics indicate that 57 Palestinians from Syria, mostly women, children, and elderly refugees, drowned onboard the death boats to Europe, fleeing the tattered Syrian territories, since the conflict |
2021-09-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Launch Cry for Help from Algeria Displacement CampThe brutal conflict in Syria has forced thousands of Palestinian refugees to flee the war-torn country in search of safer shelters. Hundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) who have |
2021-09-12 | View |
Sand Mounds Piled Up outside of Yarmouk Camp Cemetery following Russian SearchThe Russian military and Syrian regime have finalized excavations in a cemetery at the Yarmouk Palestinian Refugee Camp in Damascus allegedly in search of the remains of Israeli soldiers who |
2021-09-12 | View |
Civilian Killed by War Remnants in Deraa Refugee CampResidents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, continue to voice deep concerns over their children’s safety due to the spread of unexploded war remnants across and around the camp. Recently |
2021-09-12 | View |
Fires Break Out in AlNeirab CampFires rocked a fuel store in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. Heavy material damage was reported. Local sources told AGPS that the fires |
2021-09-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Ayed Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime since 2014Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mahmoud Ayad, born in 1985, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Mohamed was arrested in May 2014 by Syrian security |
2021-09-12 | View |
PLO Official Accuses UNRWA of Reluctance Regarding Palestinians in SyriaHead of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Anwar Abdul Hadi, has accused UNRWA of dragging its feet regarding Palestinians’ appeals for urgent relief services and reconstruction |
2021-09-11 | View |
280 PLA Members Pronounced Dead in War-Torn Syria280 Palestinian refugees fighting alongside PLA forces have been pronounced dead since the outbreak of the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic. AGPS data indicates that most of the casualties |
2021-09-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp Struggling with Dire ConditionsPalestinian refugee families taking shelter in Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the poor infrastructure and absence of vital facilities in the area. Water supplies have |
2021-09-11 | View |
Weddings End in Chaos in AlHusainiya CampA resident of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, was fatally stabbed in his chest as a fight broke out during a wedding ceremony held on September 03 |
2021-09-11 | View |
Palestinian Students Honored in Northern Syria48 Palestinian students who got high scores in 9th grade exams and high school diploma for 2020/2021 academic year were honoured in in a ceremony in northern Syria on Friday |
2021-09-11 | View |
Displaced Families Allowed to Clear Debris from Yarmouk CampSyrian authorities have allowed a number of families to re-enter the ravaged Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees south of Damascus, and clear debris as of September 10 until October 05 |
2021-09-10 | View |
Palestinians in Syria’s Jober Neighborhood Facing Ambivalent FateAfter more than ten years into the Syrian conflict, Palestinian refugees living in the war-torn country continue to face unbearable hardship and security threats. This has been the case of |
2021-09-10 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Redwan Hasan Abdullah Redwan continues to appeal for information about his condition and whereabouts. Redwan, born in 1968 in the Israeli-occupied city of Jenin, was |
2021-09-10 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Rally in Solidarity with Palestinian Escapees from Israeli PrisonResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees joined a march held in solidarity with the six Palestinians who managed to escape the Israeli Gilboa prison. Over the past few days |
2021-09-10 | View |
Civilians Regain Access to Deraa Camp through Saraya CrossingDozens of Palestinian refugees have returned to Deraa Camp after the Syrian regime reopened AlSaraya crossing. The Syrian security forces have totally backtracked from the city’s eastern and southeastern corners |
2021-09-09 | View |
Palestinian Child Killed by Explosive Ordnance in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian child Mohamed Bassem Mer’i succumbed to injuries he sustained in a cluster bomb blast in Hindarat Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. In late |
2021-09-09 | View |
Palestinian Women Denied Citizenship Documents in TurkeyA Palestinian refugee woman who fled war-torn Syria to Turkey said the Turkish authorities continue to turn down her application for citizenship rights. The refugee who holds Syrian travel documents |
2021-09-09 | View |
Humanitarian Condition Exacerbated by Power Crisis in AlNeirab CampResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have denounced the power crisis in the area, saying power generators have not been regularly operated |
2021-09-09 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Ahmad and Walid Mousa Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian brothers Ahmad and Walid Mousa Mahmoud have been held in Syrian government jails since February 2014. Both were kidnapped from their family home in Rukn AlDeen, in Damascus. |
2021-09-09 | View |
Syrian and Russian Forces Enter Palestinian Refugee Camp of DeraaSyrian regime forces and Russian squads have entered Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees through AlSaraya crossing in Deraa AlBalad, south of Syria. The forces inspected the residents’ identity documents in |
2021-09-08 | View |
50,000 Palestine Refugee Students in Syria Go Back to UNRWA SchoolsUNRWA said nearly 50,000 Palestine refugee students returned to its schools in Syria on September 5, 2021. Deputy-Director of UNRWA’s Syria operations visited UNRWA schools in Hums and took |
2021-09-08 | View |
UNRWA Schools in Yalda Facing Staff ShortagePalestinian refugees in Yalda have denounced the poor-quality education services provided to their children in the area. Speaking with AGPS, a number of parents said their children have not received |
2021-09-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Express Solidarity with DeraaPalestinian and Syrian refugees sheltered in the displacement camps of AlMuhammadiya and Deir Ballout, north of Syria, joined a vigil held in solidarity with the residents of Deraa city and |
2021-09-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Found Dead in GermanyThe body of Palestinian refugee from Syria Mahmoud Fahmi Ass’ad was found by the German police at the refugee’s house in Zweibrucken city, in Rheinland-Pfalz district. His relative said he |
2021-09-08 | View |
Amnesty: Syria Refugees Tortured, Raped on ReturnSyrian refugees who returned home were subjected to torture, detention and disappearance by security forces, Amnesty International has said, urging foreign governments to protect them from deportation and forcible return |
2021-09-07 | View |
PLA Officer Arrested over Corruption ChargesStaff Brigadier General Ayman Muhammad Kassab, from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) has been detained for nearly two months at the PLA’s central prison over charges of corruption. Local sources |
2021-09-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Appeal for Urgent Anti-Coronavirus MeasuresResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, have called on the Syrian and international human rights organizations to take urgent action regarding the increase in the confirmed coronavirus |
2021-09-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian CustodyPalestinian refugee Ahmed Ali Mey’ari, a resident of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, was released by Syrian security forces after he had been |
2021-09-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees among hundreds seeking reconciliation in Deraa CampA reconciliation agreement between the Syrian regime and opposition forces has been partly put into effect for the 2nd consecutive day. Light and medium weapons have been handed over to |
2021-09-07 | View |
Displaced Families Fear Unabated Coronavirus Outbreak in Northern SyriaConcerns have mounted in displacement camps set up in northern Syria after coronavirus cases were reported in the area. The residents slammed AFAD for its mismanagement of the health crisis |
2021-09-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Distressed as Syrian Regime Escalates Attacks on Besieged DeraaResidents of Deraa Camp and adjacent neighbrhoods in Deraa city, south of Syria, have raised concerns over the security situation after the Syrian regime escalated attacks on the area. Tension |
2021-09-06 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp Grappling with Transportation CrisisA transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, where workers and students continue to face serious difficulties getting to their workplaces and schools |
2021-09-06 | View |
UNRWA Palestinian Refugees Lebanon HospitalsUNRWA called on Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, including 27,000 Palestinians from Syria, to reach out to the Agency’s health chief in case of an emergency situation that requires hospitalization |
2021-09-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Blackmailed by Pro-Regime Militia in SyriaA number of Palestinian refugee families have been blackmailed by Liwaa AlQuds brigade affiliated with the Syrian regime, as they appealed for the release of their relatives who have been |
2021-09-05 | View |
Syrian Regime Launches Fierce Attack on Besieged Daraa citySyrian regime forces early Sunday escalated attacks on the southern city of Deraa, including its Palestinian refugee camp. According to Anadolu Agency, the Iranian-backed 4th Division militia group targeted the |
2021-09-05 | View |
Residents of AlHajar AlAswad Submit Return DemandsRif Dimashq Governorate has started receiving demands by residents of AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood to return to their houses and retrieve their property. Efforts have been ongoing by the Governorate to |
2021-09-05 | View |
UNRWA Delivers Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in JordanUNRWA delivered cash grants to Palestinians from Syria (PRS) in Jordan. Every registered family member received a cash grant of 70,800 Jordanian dinars. The United Nations Relief and |
2021-09-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Girl from Syria Wins 3rd Place at UAE Mental Math ContestPalestinian child from Syria Wafaa Emad Aboura, aged 8, has earned the third place in the Mental Arithmetic Tournament held in Dubai. Hundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have |
2021-09-05 | View |
73 Palestinian Families in Syria’s Ataa Camp Launch Distress Signals73 displaced Palestinian families taking shelter in Ataa camp, in Idlib’s northern outskirts, north of Syria, have been enduring a dire humanitarian situation. Most of them have been crammed in |
2021-09-04 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Released by Opposition ForcesPalestinian refugee Sai’d Ass’ad Abdul Haq, a resident of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, was freed on September 02 by an opposition group in Syria. The refugee has been held captive |
2021-09-04 | View |
UNRWA to Hold Vocational Training for People with Special Needs in AlNeirab CampUNRWA said it will hold free vocational training courses for persons with disabilities in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. The list of specializations |
2021-09-04 | View |
54 Palestinian Residents of AlSabina Camp Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons56 Palestinians taking refuge in AlSabina Camp, among them two women, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syria’s state-run dungeons. AGPS kept record of the death of 631 Palestinian refugees |
2021-09-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins 3rd Place in Europe’s Open Mental Math ChampionshipPalestinian child from Syria Ahmad Kadoura won the third place in the Euro Math 2021 championship staged by Euro Math foundation in Germany. 400 candidates from Germany, Tunisia, Morocco, Syria |
2021-09-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Distressed following Violation of Deraa Reconciliation AgreementA reconciliation agreement that has been recently struck between the Syrian regime and opposition groups in Deraa, south of Syria, has reportedly been breached. Reporting from southern Syria, an AGPS |
2021-09-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Facing Precarious Legal StatusSerious and urgent measures should be taken by the Palestine Liberation Organization, the Palestinian Authority, and the Arab League, among other regional and international parties, in order to ensure Palestinian |
2021-09-03 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Struggling with Ambivalent ConditionPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria have been subjected to a frail legal status in Egypt, where they are treated as foreigners rather than asylum-seekers fleeing war-stricken zones. Palestinians from |
2021-09-03 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Damascus Launches New WebsiteThe Palestine Embassy in Damascus launched a new embassy to facilitate consular procedures, including passport issuance. The site is as follows: www.palemb-sy.com . It will be operative starting Sunday |
2021-09-03 | View |
Palestinian Students Honoured in Syria Displacement CampA ceremony was held in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, to honour a number of Palestinian students who earned high scores in their basic and secondary school |
2021-09-03 | View |
UNRWA Alarmed by ERW Incident that Affected Palestine Refugee Children in AleppoThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has expressed its deep concern over the physical and psychological impact of an explosion rocking |
2021-09-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian AssistancePalestinian refugees in Syria continue to appeal for cash aid at the same time as social media sources claimed UNRWA cash grants will be shelled out soon. Activists said the |
2021-09-02 | View |
Turkish Authorities Tighten Noose on Ankara MigrantsMigration management authorities in Turkey announced a set of new measures following the latest riots in Ankara. This came in a meeting between Turkish officials and security bodies. All applications |
2021-09-02 | View |
School Bags Distributed to Palestinian Orphans in SyriaThe Orphans Charity has launched a psychological support project in Yalda town, south of Syria. Leisure activities and awareness-raising events were held as part of the move. School bags and |
2021-09-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Khaled Shakosh Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Prisons since 2014Palestinian refugee Khalil Ibrahim Shakosh, born in 1987, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state prisons for the seventh year running. Khalil was kidnapped from his home in |
2021-09-02 | View |
AGPS Urges Syrian Regime to Lift Blockade on Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAGPS continues to call on the Syrian security forces and their Russian allies to lift the tough cordon imposed on the Palestinian refugee camp of Deraa along with other areas |
2021-09-01 | View |
4 Palestinian Refugees Benefit From Reconciliation Agreement in Deraa Camp34 young men, including four Palestinians sheltered in Deraa AlBalad, were included in the second phase of a reconciliation deal struck between the Syrian security forces and opposition groups in |
2021-09-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Student Arrested in SyriaLiwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian regime, arrested a resident of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees over claims of drug-trafficking. Local sources denied the accusations and told AGPS that |
2021-09-01 | View |
UNRWA Re-Opens Aid Distribution Centre in Jaramana CampUNRWA has reopened its aid distribution centre in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees. A few months earlier, the residents denounce the transfer of UNRWA aid supplies to AlRama School which |
2021-09-01 | View |
Austria Signs Agreement for 2m Euros to Support Palestine Refugees in SyriaThe Government of Austria signed on Tuesday a EUR 2 million agreement towards the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Syria Regional |
2021-09-01 | View |
7 Children Injured by Unexploded Ordnance in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaAt least seven children were left wounded in Hindarat Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, as explosive debris went off in the area. The wounded |
2021-08-31 | View |
Palestine Refugee Agency Deeply Saddened by Damage Wrought on Deraa Camp SchoolThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) expressed its deep concern over the damage sustained to its installations as a result of |
2021-08-31 | View |
Mortars Hit Civilian Homes in Syria Palestinian Refugee CampOn Monday, Syrian security forces targeted Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, with four mortar shells. No injuries were reported. An AGPS news reporter said civilian houses sustained |
2021-08-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Facing Squalid Humanitarian ConditionResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been enduring dire humanitarian conditions. Eleven years into the conflict, more than half of the residents lost their sources of |
2021-08-31 | View |
Palestinians Join Vigil in Germany in Solidarity with Victims of Secret Imprisonment in SyriaPalestinian refugees joined a vigil held on Monday, August 30, in German`s multi-nation tributary of Koblenz to pressurize the Syrian regime to release all detainees and cease its war crimes |
2021-08-31 | View |
Civilians in Deraa Appeal to Syrian Regime to Backtrack on Military EscalationCSOs, activists, and civilians have called on the international community to stop the military escalation on Deraa and lift the blockade slapped on the area since June 24, 2021. In |
2021-07-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Turkish PolicePalestinian refugee Husain Mohamed Aboud was arrested by Turkish police after he failed to obtain the “kimlik” temporary protection card. Some five days earlier, Husain turned in a young man |
2021-07-30 | View |
Family of Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee Ali Sa’id Appeals for InformationPalestinian refugee Ali Ahmed Sai’d has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 9th consecutive year. Ali was arrested in September 2012 in Ein Terma area, in Rif |
2021-07-30 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp Grappling with Transportation CrisisA transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, where workers and students continue to face serious difficulties getting to their workplaces and schools |
2021-07-30 | View |
Palestinian Families in AlSayeda Zeinab Appeal for Garbage ClearanceCivilians taking shelter in Syria’s AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, have voiced deep concern over the health hazards inflicted by the trash mounds piled up across residential alleyways |
2021-07-30 | View |
Following Escalation by Syria Regime, Tension Running High in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesMissiles and artillery shelled by the Syrian regime on Deraa province, south of Syria, slammed into the outskirts of the city’s Palestinian refugee camp, resulting in panic and simmering tension |
2021-07-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested in TurkeyPalestinian refugee Tareq Kasem was arrested by Turkish police in Esenyurt city, in Istanbul after he failed to obtain the temporary protection card known as “kimlik”. Tareq who was displaced |
2021-07-29 | View |
Vulnerable Palestinian Refugees Lash Out at Relief Institutions in LebanonPalestinian refugees have slammed a number of relief institutions in Lebanon for collecting data on the refugees in order to garner more funds, saying neither in-kind items nor cash aid |
2021-07-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Student Ranked on Top of List in Baccalaureate ExamsPalestinian student Omar Samer Dakour has earned the second highest score in Baccalaureate exams (scientific branch). Omar, born in 2003 in Aleppo, obtained a score of 239/240. Hundreds of displaced |
2021-07-29 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Attack Deraa CampThe Syrian government forces in Deraa breached an agreement reached on Monday to lift the blockade on the area. An AGPS news correspondent said mortar shells slammed into residential neighborhoods |
2021-07-28 | View |
Father of Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Urgent TreatmentPalestinian refugee from Syria Khalil Abu AlAlaa has appealed to the Palestinian ambassador in Lebanon to help him get a visa to Turkey so as to be able to visit |
2021-07-28 | View |
Power-Maintenance Initiative Launched in AlNeirab CampPermits were granted to operate the power generators and provide fuel at the industrial price in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. Electricity generators will go operative from 5 |
2021-07-28 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Health Risks of Garbage BurningCivilians taking shelter in Syria’s Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, raised concerns over the health hazards inflicted by garbage burning across residential alleyways. The residents said local |
2021-07-28 | View |
Syrian Regime Violates Deal to Lift Blockade on DeraaThe Syrian government forces in Deraa reportedly breached an agreement reached on Monday to lift the blockade on the area. An AGPS news correspondent said mortar shells slammed into residential |
2021-07-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment by BEMO Bank StaffPalestinian refugees in displacement camps in Aleppo, north of Syria, have railed against the mistreatment they have faced by Bemo Bank staff. Refugees who received transaction codes of their cash |
2021-07-27 | View |
AlNeirab Camp Left Without Power for 2nd DayResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, north of Syria, said power has been cut off for over two days. Speaking with AGPS on condition of anonymity, a |
2021-07-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th YearThe family of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Issa AlHourani reiterated their appeals to the international human rights institutions to work on disclosing the whereabouts and condition of their son who has |
2021-07-27 | View |
Turkey Rescues 288 Migrants Pushed Back from GreeceBetween July 17 and July 22, Turkish Coast Guard units in the Aegean Izmir province rescued 388 asylum seekers illegally pushed back to Turkey’s territorial waters by Greek forces, authorities |
2021-07-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Suffering Food Insecurity, Instability in Northern Syria Displacement CampsPalestinian refugees sheltered in Idlib, AlMuhammadiya Camp, and Deir Ballout Camp, in northern Syria have been enduring a tragic situation due to food insecurity and high poverty rates. Most of |
2021-07-26 | View |
Blockade on Deraa Totally LiftedThe Central Committee in Deraa city, south of Syria, reached on Monday an agreement with the Syrian government to lift the noose tightened around the area and backtrack on any |
2021-07-26 | View |
36 Palestinian Residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Secretly Held in Syrian PrisonsAGPS has kept record of the secret detention of 36 Palestinian refugees sheltered in Syria’s AlSayeda Zeinab Camp from March 2011 until July 26, 2021. According to AGPS statistics, five |
2021-07-26 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Price LeapResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have been overburdened by the poor quality and exorbitant prices of ice packs. An ice pack is sold at 1 |
2021-07-26 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in Syria’s Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Khan Eshieh refugee camp denounced the accumulation of trash piles on Khan Eshieh’s access roads and outside of UNRWA school. Palestinian refugees said the phenomenon poses serious |
2021-07-26 | View |
Syrian Regime Lifts Blockade on DeraaThe Central Committee in Deraa city, south of Syria, has reached an agreement with the Syrian government to lift the noose tightened around the area. As part of the deal |
2021-07-25 | View |
UNRWA Committee in Syria Submits Demands to Philippe LazzariniThe committee of UNRWA staffers in Syria handed over a memorandum to the Agency’s Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. The committee demanded that daily contracts and LDCs be turned into fixed contracts |
2021-07-25 | View |
Stray Dogs Sway AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2021-07-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Celebrate Eid in TurkeyPalestinian refugee families sheltered in Ankara exchanged Eid greetings, as part of a gathering held by the Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR) and the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad |
2021-07-25 | View |
Dozens of Families Flee Blockaded Deraa CampDozens of Palestinian refugee families sheltered in Deraa Camp, south of Syria, have fled the area for fear of deadly escalations by the Syrian regime forces and their Russian allies |
2021-07-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Missing for over 10 DaysPalestinian refugee Walid Husain Husain has gone missing for over 10 days. Walid, born in 1977, disappeared from Deraa, south of Syria. His condition and whereabouts could not be identified |
2021-07-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Facing Squalid ConditionsPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon are grappling with increased hardship and vulnerability, due to long-term displacement and difficult socio-economic conditions. The recent political instability in the country, coupled |
2021-07-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Samir Mohamed Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian refugee Samir Kasem Mohamed, born in 1985, has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for ten years running. Samir was kidnapped on November 11, 2011 near AlHamed |
2021-07-24 | View |
Syrian Regime Targets Blockaded Deraa with Anti-Aircraft GunsThe Syrian regime has attacked Deraa AlBalad, south of Syria, with anti-aircraft guns, forcing dozens of families out of their homes and shelters. Syrian regime troops have been deployed at |
2021-07-23 | View |
Gangsters Burglarize AlNeirab SchoolAlNeirab School, located in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, was burglarized by anonymous thieves on Monday. The stolen items include 2,000 fuel |
2021-07-23 | View |
Water Crisis Ongoing in Khan Eshieh CampPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been cut off across residential neighborhoods for several days. The residents have warned of the repercussions |
2021-07-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Missing in DamascusPalestinian child Bakr Adnan Suleiman Khalayfa, aged 12, has gone missing from AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Bakr left his family house early morning on Friday. |
2021-07-23 | View |
CSOs Visit Displaced Palestinian Families in IstanbulRepresentatives of FIDAR and the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad paid visits to displaced Palestinian families sheltered in Eselner district, in the Turkish metropolitan city of Istanbul. The move makes |
2021-07-23 | View |
Palestinian Expatriates Support Palestinians in War-Torn SyriaPalestinian refugees living and/or working in the diaspora continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Palestinians sheltered in war-ravaged Syria. Recently, a number of Palestinian refugees abroad raised funds to help |
2021-07-22 | View |
Food Aid Distributed to Palestinian Refugee Families in SyriaNGOs and relief institutions handed over meat portions to Palestinian refugees across war-ravaged Syria. The Palestine Commission for Relief and Development in partnership with the Islamic Organization for Relief of |
2021-07-22 | View |
Wreath Laying Ceremony Held in Khan Eshieh Refugee CampResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp, in Rif Dimashq, and representatives of Palestinian factions in Syria laid a wreath at the martyrs site. Flours were offered to pay tribute to Palestinians |
2021-07-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Launch Distress Signals from Jordan Displacement CampPalestinian families from Syria taking shelter in AlHadiqa refugee camp, in Ar-Ramtha city, situated in the far northwest of Jordan, continue to call on the international humanitarian institutions, UNRWA, and |
2021-07-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead Following Medical Neglect in LebanonPalestinian refugee Hani Saad AlDeen died in AlBadawi refugee camp, north of Lebanon, after he failed to pay treatment fees of up to 200,000 USD. Hani was in need |
2021-07-21 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Residents Denied Access to Local CemeteryResidents of Yarmouk Camp continue to denounce the movement crackdowns at checkpoints run by Russian forces. Civilians have reportedly been denied access to the local cemetery to pray for their |
2021-07-21 | View |
Talal Naji Appointed as Secretary-General of PFLP-GCTalal Naji was elected as the new Secretary-General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP—GC), replacing Ahmad Jibril, who died on July 7 in |
2021-07-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in/from Syria Deprived of Eid JoyThousands 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 |
2021-07-20 | View |
Resident of Deraa Camp Missing for 5th DayPalestinian refugee Mohamed Issa Falaha, born in 1984, has gone missing since July 15 after he left Deraa Camp, south of Syria. His family continues to appeal for information about |
2021-07-20 | View |
UNRWA Chief in Syria Meets With Damascus GovernorDirector of UNRWA operations in Syria Amanya Michael Ibye met with Damascus governor on July 14 during a visit paid to Deraa, south of Syria. Amanya updated the governor on |
2021-07-20 | View |
UNRWA Opens Up Vacancies in SyriaUNRWA is seeking an analyst programmer, a project associate, a psychosocial counselor, technical instructors, an engineer, a trade instructor, and an electrician for its Syria office. The Agency invites applications |
2021-07-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Security Mayhem in Ein AlHilweh CampPalestinian 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 |
2021-07-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Facing Squalid Conditions in Khan Dannun CampPalestinian refugee families taking shelter in Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the poor infrastructure and absence of vital facilities in the area. Water supplies have |
2021-07-19 | View |
700 Palestinian Refugee Families Return to Yarmouk CampSecretary-General of the of the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front Khaled Abdul Majid said some 700 families have returned to Yarmouk Camp so far. He added that several measures have been |
2021-07-19 | View |
Eid Project Launched by Women in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaPalestinian women in AlNeirab camp, north of Syria, launched a small project to make cakes at cheap prices. The five-day initiative was held at Shams Centre for Women Empowerment |
2021-07-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Rami Ismail Wins Syria Bodybuilding ChampionshipPalestinian refugee Rami Haytham Ismail, born in 2004 and raised in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, won the bodybuilding championship in the Syrian republic (65 kilograms) held in Damascus. |
2021-07-19 | View |
After Being Tortured by Syrian Regime…Palestinian Refugee Suffers Memory LossPalestinian refugee Jihad Abu Abboud has been spotted in Damascus streets after he completely lost his memory. In a photo circulated on social media, the man looked totally lost, with |
2021-07-18 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Its 2021 Emergency Cash Grants for Palestinian RefugeesUNRWA in Syria will be delivering the second batch of its emergency cash aid for 2021 as of July 25. UNRWA said the sum covers four months. Every vulnerable refugee |
2021-07-18 | View |
Deraa Secondary School Achieves 100% Success RateThe Kafr Kana School in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, achieved a success rate of 100% in 9th grade national exams. |
2021-07-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Denounce Water ContaminationDisplaced Palestinian families in AlMuhammadiya and Deir Ballout camps, north of Syria, expressed concerns that water tanks would be contaminated after a small fish was spotted in one of the |
2021-07-18 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Appeal for Repair of Water NetworkResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been cut off for four days. Civilians have found no other way to secure potable water than |
2021-07-18 | View |
Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Blockaded by Syrian Regime for 3rd WeekThe Bashar Assad regime in Syria continues to seize the overcrowded Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Deraa province, south of Syria, for over three weeks to prevent access of |
2021-07-17 | View |
UNRWA Chief: Palestine Refugees in Syria Remain Resilient despite Years of Endless Hardships, DisplacementUNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini visited Syria from 4-9 July 2021, meeting with Palestine refugees, UNRWA staff and senior government officials. During his visit, the Commissioner-General met with the Minister of |
2021-07-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Jordan Appeal for Cash AidPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to Jordan continue to launch distress signals over their dire humanitarian situation after they lost their livelihoods and have been denied access to the |
2021-07-17 | View |
US Announces Additional Support for Palestine RefugeesThe United States announced on Saturday that it is contributing an additional US$135.8 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East |
2021-07-17 | View |
3 Year Pass By since Palestinian Photojournalist Niraz Sa’id Died Under Torture in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian 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 |
2021-07-17 | View |
Vocational Training Centre Opened Up for Palestinian Refugees in IstanbulThe Turkish Association for Solidarity with Palestine (FIDAR) in cooperation with the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad opened up a vocational training centre for Palestinian refugees in Esenyrut, in the |
2021-07-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Denounce Aid Distribution PolicyPalestinian refugees from Syria denounced cash aid delivery through Lebanon Post, saying several mistakes have occurred. The cash-stripped refugees also said distribution offices are so distant from their houses and |
2021-07-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Hindarat Camp Receive Reconstruction PledgesRepresentatives of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) paid a visit to Handarat Camp, north of Syria. GAPAR chief Ali Mustafa promised to work on advancing the rehabilitation |
2021-07-16 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Camp Urge UNRWA to Transfer Monthly GantsCSOs in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, called on UNRWA to deliver cash aid to the eligible families on a monthly basis. In written demands, the residents urged GAPAR and UNRWA |
2021-07-16 | View |
Reconstruction Works Launched in Jaramana, AlSayeda Zeinab Refugee CampsA maintenance project has been launched by a CSO in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, to repair the submersible pump of the water tank that feeds about |
2021-07-16 | View |
96% of Students from AlNeirab and Handarat Refugee Camps Succeed in 9th Grade ExamsOver 96% of Palestinian refugee students from AlNeirab and Handarat camps, north of Syria, made it in the 9th grade national exams. |
2021-07-15 | View |
Clinic to Be Established in Northern Syria Displacement CampsThe health department chief in northern Syria said a clinic will be established in the near future to provide much-needed healthcare services for displaced families sheltered in Deir Ballout and |
2021-07-15 | View |
National Solidarity Campaign Launched in Yarmouk CampThe Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad launched on Thursday July 15 the National Solidarity Campaign II to support Palestinian refugees in camps and shelters set up in foreign countries. |
2021-07-15 | View |
Palestinian Child Garners High Scores at Syria Secondary SchoolsPalestinian student Akram Mohamed Othman got a score of 3100/3100 as part of 9th grade exams in Syria. The results were announced on July 14. Akram’s parents are natives of |
2021-07-15 | View |
89.9% of Palestine Refugee Students in Syria Pass Secondary School ExamUNRWA in Syria said 89.9% of the 4,535 students registered with the Agency in Syria passed their exams while other schools in the war-torn country got a success |
2021-07-15 | View |
Cash-Stripped Palestinian Refugees Overburdened by Exorbitant House Rents in LebanonDisplaced Palestinian refugees have voiced deep concern over the increase in house rents in Syria. A number of house owners asked them to pay rents in USD. Several refugee families |
2021-07-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Struggling for Survival in Northern Syria Displacement CampsSyrian and Palestinian refugees sheltered in the displacement camps of AlMuhammadiya and Deir Ballout, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, continue to grapple with squalid conditions due to the |
2021-07-14 | View |
AlAyedeen Camp in Hums Gripped with Power/Water OutageResidents of AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, continue to rail against the frequent power and water blackouts in the area. Civilians and merchants said food items have been |
2021-07-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Rif Dimashq Appeal for Vital ServicesPalestinian refugees sheltered in Rif Dimashq’s southern suburbs have called for urgent action regarding their squalid humanitarian condition and the absence of vital services. The residents’ appeals to increase power |
2021-07-14 | View |
Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Level Heavy Criticism at Damascus GovernorateDisplaced Palestinian families wishing to return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, continue to denounce the complicated red tape slapped by the Syrian authorities. Speaking with AGPS |
2021-07-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Price Leap in Syria Displacement CampResidents of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, said prices have skyrocketed at the local market, where vital products have been sold at exorbitant costs. Reporting from the camp, an AGPS correspondent |
2021-07-13 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Refugee Camp Grappling with Transportation CrisisResidents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to denounce exorbitant prices of public transportation following the latest surge in subsidized fuel prices. The majority of bus drivers refuse to |
2021-07-13 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Negligence by Syrian AuthoritiesResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp have denounced the apathy maintained by the local municipality regarding their appeals for enhancing vital services. Palestinian refugee families taking shelter on the outskirts of |
2021-07-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Family in Jordan Unable to Return to Syria due to Exorbitant FinesThe Jordanian authorities have banned a Palestinian family from returning to Syria after they failed to pay a fine of 4,600 Jordanian dinars (2,500 USD). Palestinian refugees who |
2021-07-12 | View |
UNRWA Transfers Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA in Lebanon has begun delivery of cash grants covering the months of June and July to the Palestinians of Syria through Liban Post. Every registered family will receive a |
2021-07-12 | View |
Syrian Regime Blocks Civilians’ Access to Food Aid in DeraaThe Bashar Assad regime in Syria continues to seize a neighborhood of 40,000 residents in the center of Daraa province in the south for over a couple of weeks |
2021-07-12 | View |
Rehabilitation of Water Network Ongoing in Yarmouk CampEfforts have been in progress by the Damascus Water Company to rehabilitate water installations in Yarmouk Camp and the adjacent neighborhood of Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, south of Damascus. The Ministry of |
2021-07-12 | View |
Cleansing Campaign Launched in AlSayeda Zeinab CampResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, embarked on an initiative to clean the local cemeteries. All the way through the ten-year Syrian conflict, Palestinians taking |
2021-07-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Launches Hydrogen Heating SystemPalestinian inventor Iyad Muhammad Zahran, who holds two patents in hydrogen generation, announced the launch of the world’s first green hydrogen heating system, in cooperation with the National Center for |
2021-07-11 | View |
Humanitarian Situation in AlNeirab Camp Exacerbated by Transportation CrisisResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo continue to launch cries for help over the transportation crisis, saying workers and students have had difficulties getting to their workplaces |
2021-07-11 | View |
GAPAR Chief Shows Up in AlNeirab CampDirector of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR), Ali Mustafa, paid a visit to AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo on Saturday, August 10. GAPAR chief toured the camp and |
2021-07-11 | View |
Red Crescent Opens Up Vocational Training Centre in DamascusDirector-General of the Palestinian Red Crescent, Dr. Atef Ibrahim, in cooperation with the Danish Red Cross, inaugurated a vocational training centre in Yalda town, in Rif Dimashq. The move aims |
2021-07-11 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Exacerbated by Blockade in Deraa CampAssad regime forces have been blockading the crowded neighborhood of Deraa AlBalad and Deraa Camp, in southern Syria for over a couple of weeks. As a result the humanitarian situation |
2021-07-10 | View |
9 Years since Massacre against PLAOn July 10, 2012, anonymous militias kidnapped 16 PLA fighters on their way back from a military site in Misyaf, near Idlib, to AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo. The captives were |
2021-07-10 | View |
Palestinian Nurse Mohamed Bakr Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Bakr, a former nurse at the Palestine Hospital in Damascus, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since 2013. Mohamed, aged 40, is the father of |
2021-07-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Greek Camp Denounce Insect PropagationPalestinian refugees and other migrants have been deeply concerned about their fate in the Greek camp of Moria, where they have been subjected to medical neglect and poor hygiene. Recently |
2021-07-10 | View |
50 Palestinian Families Receive Cash Aid in DamascusMuhjat AlQuds Foundation distributed cash aid to 50 vulnerable Palestinian families in Damascus. The concerned families received a sum of 100,000 Syrian pounds each. Ten years after demonstrations |
2021-07-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Egypt Denounce Negligence by UNRWA, Palestine EmbassyPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Egypt continue to rail against the apathy maintained by UNRWA and the Palestine Embassy regarding their appeals for humanitarian, legal, and socio-economic protection. A |
2021-07-09 | View |
UNRWA Commissioner-General Briefed about Situation of Palestinian Refugees in SyriaSyria’s Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Faysal Mikdad, on Wednesday received Commissioner-General of the United Nations’ Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini. Mikdad |
2021-07-09 | View |
UNRWA to Transfer Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA said it will deliver cash grants to Palestinian refugees from Syria for the months of June and July 2021 as of Monday, July 12. Every registered family will receive |
2021-07-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Facing Squalid Conditions in Syria’s Tel ShehabA number of displaced Palestinian families taking shelter in Tal Shehab, in Daraa’s western outskirts, continue to denounce the price hike and dire socio-economic conditions in the area. Located 17 |
2021-07-09 | View |
AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire ConditionsResidents 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 |
2021-07-09 | View |
Palestinian Students Achieve Excellent Results at Syria High SchoolsA number of Palestinian students obtained their high school diplomas in Syria with honors. Tala Mahmoud Khalaf, from Yarmouk Camp, has earned the highest score (2900/2900); Kusay Mahmoud Abdullah, also |
2021-07-08 | View |
UNRWA Provides Overview of Its Mission in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesUNRWA in Syria said it has began providing some basic services to returned Yarmouk residents since September 2020. In an effort to offer services to particularly vulnerable persons in |
2021-07-08 | View |
Residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Grappling with Water/Power OutagesResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been repeatedly cut off in the area due to breakdowns in the main water pumps as |
2021-07-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s T’Seil Town Appeal for Healthcare ServicesPalestinian refugees taking shelter in T’seil town, in the southern Syrian province of Daraa, continue to launch cries for help over the exacerbated humanitarian condition and the absence of healthcare |
2021-07-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Rashid Achour Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Rashid Ashour has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. He was arrested on March 18, 2013 near the Lebanese-Syrian borders and |
2021-07-08 | View |
AGPS Addresses UNHRC over Palestinian Refugee Threatened with Deportation from DenmarkThe Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) and the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) have sounded the alarm over the situation of Rehab Kasem, a Palestinian-born refugee in Denmark who |
2021-07-07 | View |
PFLP-GC Mourns Death of Secretary-GeneralThe Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command (PFLP-GC) mourned the death of its secretary-general Ahmed Jibril, who was pronounced dead on August 7 at a Damascus hospital. The |
2021-07-07 | View |
Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Lash Out at Damascus GovernorateFamilies displaced from Yarmouk Camp continue to slam the apathy maintained by Damascus Governorate regarding their appeals for reconstruction works and rubble clearance. Engineer Mohamed Salman, a resident of Yarmouk |
2021-07-07 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Facing Dire ConditionsPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon are grappling with increased hardship and vulnerability, due to long-term displacement and difficult socio-economic conditions, coupled with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic |
2021-07-07 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Exacerbated by Water Dearth in AlHusainiya CampHundreds of displaced Palestinian families sheltered in AlHusainiya refugee camp continue to launch cries for help over the chronic water outage. The refugees lashed out at the concerned authorities over |
2021-07-07 | View |
Ceremony Held in Aleppo to Honour Palestinian TeachersThe General Union for Palestinian Teachers, in partnership with Fatah Movement, honored a batch of Palestinian instructors in Aleppo. The list includes geography teacher Fakher Samara, philosophy teacher Mahmoud Hadeiri |
2021-07-07 | View |
Mother of Forcibly Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in Syria Launches Cry for HelpThe mother of the Palestinian refugee Nassim Ziad Abu Dheis appealed, in a letter handed over to AGPS, to the international human rights institutions, namely Amnesty International, to take urgent |
2021-07-06 | View |
Child Abduction Attempt Reported in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThree anonymous persons attempted to kidnap a child called Mohamed AlMesri from Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. The assailants dragged the boy to their car before he |
2021-07-06 | View |
Civilians Raise Concerns over Unexploded Ordnance in Yarmouk CampLandmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which are particularly unpredictable and difficult to detect, continue to put millions of people, including Palestine refugees, at risk in |
2021-07-06 | View |
Kindergarten to Be Rehabilitated in Yarmouk CampVolunteers in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, have joined efforts to rehabilitate the Return Kindergarten, west of the camp, pending a permit by the Syrian authorities to reopen |
2021-07-06 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Inspects Vital Premises in SyriaA UNRWA delegation toured its installations in Syria. Head of UNRWA’s Staff updated the administration on underway efforts to boost the Agency’s services for Palestine refugees. The delegation also paid |
2021-07-06 | View |
AGPS: 42 Residents of Deraa Camp Secretly Held behind Syrian PrisonsAGPS has documented the secret detention of 42 Palestinian refugees sheltered in Daraa Camp, south of Syria, from March 2011 until mid-October 2020. Three Palestinian residents of Daraa Camp were |
2021-07-05 | View |
Number of Palestinian Refugees Fleeing War-Torn Syria on the RiseThe number of Palestinian youths migrating from displacement camps across war-torn Syria has soared. Recently, several refugee families have made their way from their camps to Turkey, in an attempt |
2021-07-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Earn Livelihoods from Garbage PickingScores of Palestinian children and adults in AlHusainiya refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, have turned to waste picking as a way to provide for their cash-stripped families. Waste pickers are |
2021-07-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over Uncontrolled Arms-Possession in AlBadawi CampHundreds 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 |
2021-07-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees with Special Needs Obtain Photography CertificatesThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) held a graduation ceremony at its headquarters in Damascus for a batch of people with special |
2021-07-05 | View |
Syrian Regime Closes Off Humanitarian Corridor to Deraa CampAssad regime forces have been blockading a crowded neighborhood Ghorz area, east of Deraa, in southern Syria, with roadblocks. The blockaded thoroughfare is the main corridor through which food items |
2021-07-04 | View |
Lazzarini: Palestinian Refugees in Syria Living on One MealUNRWA’s Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini warned that in Syria, 10 years of conflict have left the country and its Palestine refugee community shattered. “Many Palestine refugees in Syria report living on one |
2021-07-04 | View |
Mounds of Debris Block Civilians’ Access to Yarmouk CampMounds of debris continue to be spotted everywhere across the ravaged Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, blocking civilians’ access to their homes and property. Some three years ago, precisely on |
2021-07-04 | View |
98 Palestinian Residents of AlNeirab Camp Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimeAGPS has documented the secret detention of 98 Palestinian refugees living in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria. A number of Palestinians who had sought refuge in the camp |
2021-07-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival on Greek IslandPalestinian refugees seeking shelter in migrant tents set up on the Greek island of Chios have been struggling with dire conditions. Palestinian refugees said they have failed to secure potable |
2021-07-04 | View |
Palestinian Families Flee Blockaded Deraa Camp as Humanitarian Situation Gets WorseA number of Palestinian families fled Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees and AlSadd neighborhood as the Syrian security forces and their Russian allies have tightened military grip around the area |
2021-07-03 | View |
Liwaa AlQuds Commander Denies Being ArrestedChief Commander of Liwaa AlQuds squad, affiliated with the Syrian regime, denied he had been arrested by Syrian security forces in Aleppo. Mohamed AlSai’d said he is in good health |
2021-07-03 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian AssistancePalestinian refugees sheltered in Handarat Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have been denied access to vital services and humanitarian aid. Palestinian refugees have been grappling with dire |
2021-07-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Displacement Camps Endure Security ThreatsPalestinian 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 |
2021-07-03 | View |
Mass Rallies Held in Syria to Urge Syrian Regime to Lift Blockade on DeraaDozens of Palestinian refugees took to the streets of Deraa city, south of Syria, as they called on the Syrian security forces and their Russian allies to lift the tough |
2021-07-02 | View |
PLA Arrestees in Syria ReleasedA number of conscripts affiliated with the pro-regime Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) in Syria were released from the Sednaya military prison following a presidential amnesty issued in May. Since Syria’s |
2021-07-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Salam Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Ahmad Saad AlDeen Salam has been secretly held in Syrian government jails since 2014. Ahmed, born in 1989, was kidnapped on January 5, 2014 from Ali AlWahsh street |
2021-07-02 | View |
Power Crisis Exacerbated by Cable Theft in AlHusainiya CampPower cables have reportedly been stolen from the alleyways of AlHusainiya refugee camp, where civilians’ life has already been marred by the frequent power blackouts. Local sources told AGPS that |
2021-07-02 | View |
UNRWA Pledges Transfer of Cash Aid for Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon in USDUNRWA pledged to transfer cash grants for Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon in USD and in batches (every couple of months). Cash grants covering June and July will be |
2021-07-02 | View |
Stranded Palestinian Refugee in Greece AppealsPalestinian refugee Abdul Rahman Ahmed Badwan, born in 1995 and raised in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, has appealed to the international human rights institutions and Palestinian Authority to pressurize the Greek |
2021-07-01 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally Outside of UNRWA OfficePalestinian refugees from Syria rallied on Thursday July 1 outside of the UNRWA offices in Ein AlHilweh Camp, Central AlBekaa, and AlBadawi Camp, protesting delays in UNRWA aid delivery. |
2021-07-01 | View |
UNRWA Renews Contract with Red Crescent HospitalUNRWA has officially reached an agreement with a Red Crescent Hospital in Aleppo in an attempt to contribute to improving hospitalisation services to Palestine refugee north of Aleppo. Recently, UNRWA |
2021-07-01 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Gas DearthResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced delays in transfer of cooking gas through the smart card used by the Syrian government to ration a wide range of subsidized |
2021-07-01 | View |
EU Asylum Applications Drop due to COVIDThe European Union's asylum agency said that the number of people seeking international protection in Europe hit its lowest level last year since 2013, but that the drop was |
2021-07-01 | View |
Syrian Regime Toughens Military Grip on Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, have launched distress signals over the tough cordon imposed by the Syrian regime around the camp. The Syrian security forces |
2021-06-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Identifies Brother in Leaked Photos of Torture Victims in SyriaPalestinian refugee Firas Salim has identified his forcibly-disappeared brother Osama in a series of photos leaked by the so-called Caesar breakaway. Osama was arrested in February 2013. “We received no |
2021-06-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Karam Afani Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 9th YearPalestinian refugee Karam Ahmad Afani, aged 29, has been mysteriously locked up in Syrian state prisons since September 15, 2013. Karam, a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south |
2021-06-30 | View |
Activists Warn Yarmouk Residents against Attempts to Turn Their Property into Bargaining ChipsActivists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property at low prices |
2021-06-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Manipulation of Aid DistributionResidents of Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the manipulation of UNRWA aid distribution, saying staff have been secretly handing over aid items to their relatives and friends. Recently, UNRWA |
2021-06-30 | View |
Thousands of Palestinian Refugees Displaced from Aleppo Since Conflict OutbreakThe number of youths migrating from AlNeirab and Hindarat camps for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, has soared. Recently, several refugee families have made their way |
2021-06-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon’s Ein AlHilweh Camp Call for Int’l ProtectionPalestinian families sheltered in AlKifah School, in Ein AlHilweh refugee camp, south of Lebanon, have spoken out against the mistreatment and bullying they have been subjected to by a so-called |
2021-06-29 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Bread ShortageResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have sounded distress signals over the acute dearth in bread and the mistreatment they continue to face by local distributers |
2021-06-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Push for Reconstruction of Hindarat CampActivists 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 |
2021-06-29 | View |
Syria Comes on Bottom of Quality of Life IndexA report by the American magazine CEOWORLD gave its worst mark in terms of the quality of life to Syria, where war has been rotting the lives of its inhabitants |
2021-06-29 | View |
Syrian Regime Attacks Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAn attack by the Syrian government forces targeted civilian houses in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Reporting from the area, an AGPS correspondent said Syrian forces deployed |
2021-06-28 | View |
UNRWA Pushes For Facilitating Return of Yarmouk’s Displaced FamiliesUNRWA’s Director of Syria Operations Amnya Michael Ebye said efforts have been ongoing to facilitate the return of displaced Palestinian families to the refugee camps of Yarmouk, in Damascus, and |
2021-06-28 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Exacerbated by Scorching TemperatureHundreds of Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in displacement camps in northern Syria continue to struggle for survival as they have been deprived of much-needed items and vital services, particularly |
2021-06-28 | View |
Palestinian Academic Ahmad Jalil Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Ahmad Diab Jalil, aged 30, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups for the eighth year running. Ahmad, a student of Chemistry at Damascus University |
2021-06-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children Haunted by Destruction in Yarmouk CampPalestinian refugee children in Syria continue to walk past the debris of war everyday to reach their schools in nearby suburbs, enduring a scary journey that never ceases to remind |
2021-06-28 | View |
Deraa Camp Families Appeal for Information over Forcibly Disappeared Relatives in SyriaPalestinian refugees sheltered in Deraa Camp, south of Syria, continue to urge the Syrian regime to release all prisoners and disclose the condition and whereabouts of victims of enforced disappearance |
2021-06-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Youths Fall Prey to Drug Consumption in War-Torn SyriaPalestinian refugee youths continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the eleven-year warfare in Syria, amidst a deadly pandemic outbreak. Palestinian refugee youths (aged 12 – 30) make up |
2021-06-27 | View |
New Residential Apartments Built for Displaced Palestinians North of SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohamed Abdul Rahim, sheltered in AlBab city, in Aleppo’s outskirts, north of Syria, bought a land lot in order to build residential apartments to shelter dozens of displaced |
2021-06-27 | View |
UNRWA Establishes Aid Distribution Point at Jaramana Camp SchoolUNRWA transferred food aid distribution to AlRama School, in Jaramana Camp. A UNRWA staffer told AGPS that the old center did not make part of premises owned by the Agency |
2021-06-27 | View |
Palestinian Girl from Syria Garners High Scores in GermanyPalestinian student Fatma AlZahraa Mohamed Hasan Ghaben, born in 1998, joined the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, University of Dortmund, Germany, after she earned her high school certificate with an honor |
2021-06-27 | View |
Palestinian Families Urge Syrian Gov’t to Release Bodies of Torture VictimsThe families of Palestinian refugees tortured to death in Syrian government dungeons have renewed calls to the Syrian government to release their relatives’ bodies so as to bury them in |
2021-06-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Iyad Sweilam Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian refugee Iyad Farouk Sweilam has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Iyad was arrested on March 23, 2012 by Syrian security forces at |
2021-06-26 | View |
Vigil Held in AlMuZeireeb over Cordon Imposed on DeraaDozens of Palestinians and Syrians sheltered in AlMuzeireeb town, in the southern Syrian province of Deraa, have joined a vigil held in protest of the blockade imposed by the Syrian |
2021-06-26 | View |
Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Syria Gripped with Water CrisisPalestinian refugees sheltered in AlHamam neighborhood in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to launch distress calls over the water blackout, which has been ongoing for weeks due to damaged |
2021-06-26 | View |
Swedish Authorities to Reconsider Asylum Application by Palestinian Family from SyriaA Palestinian refugee called Salma said the Swedish Migration Department will reexamine her demand for humanitarian asylum which had been rejected some five years ago. Salma and her four children |
2021-06-26 | View |
Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Cordoned Off by Syrian RegimeSyrian security forces have tightened military grip around Deraa and its outskirts, south of Syria. Local sources told AGPS that all access roads to the city centre have been blocked |
2021-06-25 | View |
Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Denounce Apathy by Palestinian Actors in SyriaResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have slammed the apathy maintained by Palestinian political factions regarding the dire humanitarian condition in the camp. In a poll |
2021-06-25 | View |
UNRWA Seeks Cooperation with Syrian AuthoritiesUNRWA’s Director of Syria Operations met with the Minister of Local Administration and Environment Husain Makhlouf. The meeting comes as part of ongoing attempts by UNRWA to boost cooperation with |
2021-06-25 | View |
420 Members of PFLP-GC Pronounced Dead in Syria ConflictAGPS has documented the death of hundreds of members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP – GC) as they fought alongside the Syrian |
2021-06-25 | View |
Palestinian Engineer Wahdan AlRawashdha Secretly Held in Syrian State Prison for 7th YearPalestinian engineer Wahdan Abdullah AlRawashdeh has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been locked up for over seven years running. Wahdan was kidnapped from |
2021-06-25 | View |
AGPS: Over 630 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonsAGPS has recorded the death of at least 631 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government penitentiaries, among them minors and elderly people. Three victims were pronounced dead in early |
2021-06-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Missing in DamascusPalestinian refugee Samir Mohamed Lafi, born in 1981, disappeared from AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, some ten days ago. His family continues to appeal for information over his condition and |
2021-06-24 | View |
Syrian Authorities Ban Opening of Commercial Shops in Yarmouk CampThe Syrian authorities continue to ban shopkeepers in Yarmouk Camp from reopening their shops. Palestinian refugees told AGPS that Syrian security forces have prevented shopkeepers from unlocking their stores and |
2021-06-24 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Bread ShortageResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have sounded distress signals over the acute dearth in bread. Hundreds of civilians continue to line up daily in long |
2021-06-24 | View |
UNRWA Delays Aid Delivery to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA delayed transfer of the June cash grants to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon. UNRWA’s Beirut Chief Nuha Hamoud said cash aid covering June and July will be transferred |
2021-06-24 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Refugees Displaced in/from Syria’s AlHusainiya CampThe warfare in Syria has left thousands of Palestinian refugees homeless and forced thousands more to flee displacement camps set up across the war-torn country to other destinations. Residents of |
2021-06-23 | View |
Following Pressure by Palestinian Refugees, Spokesman Appointed in I’zaz CityThe opposition-run local council in northern Syrian has appointed a spokesman for Palestinian refugees in I’zaz city and its outskirts, north of Aleppo, in order to follow up on the |
2021-06-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Appeal for Anti-Coronavirus VaccinePalestinian refugees in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, have called on the concerned authorities in Syria and UNRWA’s Health Department to provide elderly and sick people with anti-coronavirus vaccines |
2021-06-23 | View |
Coronavirus-Related Death Reported in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA Palestinian refugee succumbed to coronavirus on Tuesday in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo. The victim is identified as Mohamed Mahmoud AlNatour, aged 72. A state of emergency had been declared |
2021-06-23 | View |
10 Members of Palestinian Family Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimeTen 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 |
2021-06-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over Forced Military Conscription South of SyriaScores of Palestinian refugees sheltered south of Syria have sounded distress signals over arbitrary manhunts and security sweeps by the Syrian regime which they said might be a prelude for |
2021-06-22 | View |
187 Palestinian Residents of Hums Camp Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaAGPS has documented the secret incarceration of 187 Palestinian refugees, including 10 women, taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp, in Hums, in Syria’s state run dungeons since the outburst of the |
2021-06-22 | View |
Psychological Support Initiative Launched in Favor of Yarmouk ChildrenAlAmana Foundation held psychological support sessions for a number of children displaced from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The association pledged that every child in the camp |
2021-06-22 | View |
Safety of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Jeopardized by MotorbikesResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, 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 |
2021-06-22 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Denounce Delay of UN Aid DeliveryDisplaced Palestinian refugees from Syria have denounced delays in the transfer of cash grants by UNRWA. The refugees said aid delivery has been delayed for the third time since the |
2021-06-22 | View |
AGPS Calls for Immediate Release of Palestinian Prisoners from Syrian JailsAs the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to grip the Middle East and the world, AGPS has called on the Syrian government to free all Palestinians and Syrians held behind prison |
2021-06-21 | View |
15 PLA Fighters Pronounced Dead following Break-Away from Pro-Gov’t Forces15 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 |
2021-06-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Sehnya Town Facing Dire ConditionsSome 1,500 Palestinian refugee families who fled southern Damascus to Sehnaya and AlAshrafiya, in Rif Dimashq, continue to struggle with abject living conditions. The first Palestinian exodus to the |
2021-06-21 | View |
UNRWA Director in Syria Meets with Damascus GovernorUNRWA’s Director of Syria Operations Michael Amanya met on Monday with Damascus Governor Adel Aleibi to discuss the humanitarian situation and assess efforts to secure humanitarian assistance to the most |
2021-06-21 | View |
UNRWA Staff in AlNeirab Camp Receive Vaccine DosesUNRWA clinic in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, started on Monday providing anti-coronavirus vaccines to staff members and their relatives aged 18 and above. Scores of staffers rejected |
2021-06-21 | View |
AGPS: Thousands of Palestinian Refugees Displaced in/from SyriaIn a report released on the International Refugees’ Day, marked annually on June 20, AGPS said thousands of Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have been displaced from their houses and refugee |
2021-06-20 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Long For Reconstruction Permits by Syrian AuthoritiesUNRWA has expressed its readiness to reconstruct its destroyed premises in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Palestinian Ambassador Samir AlRefai also said, during his meeting with UNRWA’s |
2021-06-20 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in T’Seil Town Exacerbated by Absence of UN PremisesPalestinian refugees taking shelter in T’seil town, in the southern Syrian province of Daraa, continue to launch cries for help over the exacerbated humanitarian condition they have been enduring. |
2021-06-20 | View |
Sister of Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in Syria Appeals for InformationA Palestinian refugee has called upon the Syrian authorities and international human rights organizations to work on disclosing the condition and whereabouts of her brother Abdul Karim Jamal Abu Hashish |
2021-06-20 | View |
UN blacklists Syrian Government for Violations against ChildrenOn Friday, UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, included the Syrian Army on the blacklist of countries and groups violating the rights of children in conflict areas. In addition to Syrian |
2021-06-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Reveals Details of Extra-Judicial Execution of His Child by Syrian RegimeThe father of the Palestinian infant Mohamed Udai Dhia Hamad, aged one year and two months, said his son was subjected to field execution by 16 pro-regime gunmen in Syria |
2021-06-19 | View |
76% of Yarmouk Camp Residents Unable to Reconstruct Their Destroyed HousesA poll conducted by AGPS has revealed that 72% of Yarmouk Camp residents cannot reconstruct their destroyed houses and property. 23.1% said they need funds; Only 4.9% said |
2021-06-19 | View |
57 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Drown on Migration Route since Conflict OutbreakAGPS data statistics indicate that 57 Palestinians from Syria, mostly women, children, and elderly refugees, drowned onboard the death boats to Europe, fleeing the tattered Syrian territories. A number of |
2021-06-19 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Lash Out at Syrian Authorities over Water CrisisResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have lashed out at the local municipality for increasing the price of water tanks of 1000 liters to 3,500 |
2021-06-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Abdul Muhaymen Hanawi Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian engineer Abdul Mouhaymen Hanawi has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been held for eight consecutive years. Abdul Muhaymen was arrested in late |
2021-06-19 | View |
UNRWA: Thousands of Palestinian Refugee Children Bear Brunt of War in SyriaThe psychological effects of the prolonged Syrian conflict have been devastating, especially for vulnerable Palestine refugee children, said the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the |
2021-06-18 | View |
Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Level Heavy Criticism at Damascus GovernorateMerchants and families displaced from Yarmouk Camp slammed Damascus Governorate and the member of its executive office Samir AlJazaerli for hindering projects seeking to reconstruct ravaged houses and destroyed infrastructure |
2021-06-18 | View |
Water Crisis Ongoing in Khan Eshieh CampResidents of Khan Eshieh camp have accused staff of the Water Company of favoritism and corruption, saying water supplies have been unevenly distributed across residential neighborhoods. Palestinian families taking refuge |
2021-06-18 | View |
Gaza Ministry Includes Palestinians from Syria in Aid HandoutsThe Follow-Up Committee of Palestinian refugees who returned from Syria to Gaza said the Social Development Ministry included the returnees on lists of food aid, Qatari grants, and other types |
2021-06-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Anwar AlBahri Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 9th YearPalestinian refugee Anwar AlBahri has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 9th consecutive year. Anwar, born in 1977, was arrested on July 27, 2012 after Syrian security |
2021-06-18 | View |
15 Palestinian Refugees Coming from Europe, Neighboring Countries Arrested in SyriaOver 15 Palestinian refugees were arrested by Syrian forces on their way back from neighboring countries and European destinations. The list includes 13 returnees from Lebanon. One refugee returned from |
2021-06-17 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Residents Push for Urgent ReconstructionResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, who received permits to return to their houses and retrieve their property called on Damascus Governorate to remove debris from |
2021-06-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Bread Crisis in Khan Eshieh CampPalestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, have called on the Syrian authorities to control bread distribution in order to avoid overcrowding outside of local bakeries. The |
2021-06-17 | View |
Surgery Unit Opened Up in Syria’s Jaffa HospitalPalestine’s Ambassador in Damascus Dr. Samir AlRefai inaugurated on Thursday June 17 the surgery unit at the newly-rehabilitated Jaffa Clinic. Located in AlMezzeh town, in Damascus, Jaffa Hospital was founded |
2021-06-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Missing for 20th Day in LebanonPalestinian refugee Wisam Samir Mahmoud, who fled war-torn Syria to Lebanon’s AlBas camp, disappeared some 20 days ago on his way to AlBadawi refugee camp, north of Lebanon. Wisam was |
2021-06-16 | View |
Missing Palestinian Refugee Child Found in SyriaPalestinian child Yousef Hafedh Mutleq, born in 2007 and raised in Deraa refugee camp, south of Syria, was found a couple of days after he had gone missing in Gilin |
2021-06-16 | View |
Palestinian Students Denounce Steep Transportation Fees at Syria Displacement CampStudents and parents at AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, appealed to the concerned authorities to take urgent action in response to uncontrolled transportation charges and manipulation of fuel |
2021-06-16 | View |
UNRWA Starts School RegistrationUNRWA’s Education Programme announced the launch of classroom registration for elementary school children (1st grade) for those born in 2014 – 2015 and January 2016. Registration will be accepted from |
2021-06-16 | View |
Council of Ministers Pledges to Follow Up on Situation of Palestinians from Syria in GazaThe Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza met with representatives of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers in Gaza to discuss the situation of Palestinian refugees |
2021-06-16 | View |
1,458 Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Camp Die of War-Related Incidents in Syria1,458 Palestinians sheltered in Yarmouk camp were killed in the raging Syrian warfare, 496 among whom died under shelling rocking the camp while the blockade and medical neglect took |
2021-06-15 | View |
Another Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Mohamed Ibrahim Kamal, from AlAyedeen Camp, in Hums, died under torture in Syrian government prisons, where he had been held for years. AGPS has documented the death of |
2021-06-15 | View |
UNRWA Opens Up Vacancies in SyriaUNRWA is seeking a long-term Deputy Chief Health Program, a Head Health Centre, and a Practical Nurse for its Syria office. The Agency invites applications through inspira.un.org. The |
2021-06-15 | View |
Palestinian Poet Wins 3rd Place at Arab Poetry Criticism CompetitionPalestinian poet and researcher Dr. Yousef Hateini, raised in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, won the third prize of the Sharjah contest for Arabic Poetry Criticism. Yousef’s work tackled the narrative |
2021-06-15 | View |
Internet Network Inoperative in AlNeirab Refugee CampPalestinian refugees sheltered in Aleppo and AlNeirab Camp in Syria said the ADSL network has gone out of operation due to a power blackout inflicted by a short circuit. AlNeirab |
2021-06-15 | View |
AGPS: Child Labor Rates Soaring among Palestinian Refugee Children in SyriaThe conflict and humanitarian crisis in Syria are pushing an ever increasing number of children, including Palestinian refugees, into exploitation in the labour market. Scores of children continue to toil |
2021-06-14 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Bread CrisisResidents of Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees said they continue to line up for hours under the scorching summer beams to receive bread. Civilians also denounced manipulation of prices and |
2021-06-14 | View |
Injuries Reported as Fires Break Out in AlNeirab CampA number of Palestinian refugees in AlNeirab Camp, north of Aleppo, sustained injuries after fires broke out at AlZahira Restaurant in the camp due to a gas leak. Material damage |
2021-06-14 | View |
Palestinians in T’seil Town Raise Concerns over Unexploded War OrdnanceLandmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which are particularly unpredictable and difficult to detect, continue to put millions of people, including Palestine refugees, at risk. Palestinian |
2021-06-14 | View |
UNRWA Launches Vocational Training Session in Deraa CampUNRWA will hold vocational training courses in building construction. The Agency said it will rehabilitate Tiberias School, the Women’s Centre, and the water and sanitation networks. Applications for joining the |
2021-06-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested in Jaramana CampSyrian security forces arrested on June 12 Palestinian refugee Reyad Shahada after they stormed his family house in AlQeitiya neighborhood, in Jaramana Camp. AGPS could not identify the reasons behind |
2021-06-13 | View |
Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians from Syria Reactivated in LebanonFatah Movement rehabilitated the Follow-Up Committee of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon. This came in a meeting between a delegation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the committee’s |
2021-06-13 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Launches Bi-Lingual MagazinePalestinian doctor from Syria Osama Shaheen, taking refuge in Norway, launched a cultural magazine both in the Arabic and Norwegian languages. Osama said the magazine will stand as a bridge |
2021-06-13 | View |
Project to Install Solar Panels Finalized in Yarmouk CampThe Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad finalized a project to install solar panels in Yarmouk Camp. Displaced Palestinian families wishing to return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp continue to |
2021-06-13 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesCivilians taking shelter in Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have voiced deep concern over the health hazards inflicted by the trash mounds piled up across residential |
2021-06-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian refugee “Mahmoud K” died under torture in Syrian prisons, where he has been held for nearly seven years. His family who spoke to AGPS on condition of anonymity over |
2021-06-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Nidal Kasem Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Nidal Haithem Kasem has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Nidal, born in 1995 and raised in Syria’s Hama refugee camp, was arrested |
2021-06-12 | View |
UNRWA Pledges Rehabilitation of Deraa CampUNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) promised to facilitate the return of displaced families to Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, and to rehabilitate |
2021-06-12 | View |
Reconstruction Works ongoing South of DamascusEfforts have been ongoing by Damascus Governorate to reconstruct the infrastructure in AlHajar AlAswad, near Yarmouk Camp, where hundreds of displaced Palestinian families have sought shelter. Damascus Governorate said that |
2021-06-12 | View |
Follow-Up Committee Urges Gaza’s Returnees from Syria to Update Personal InformationThe Follow-Up Committee of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Gaza has called upon Palestinian returnees from Syria to update their personal records, particularly those whose rental grants have been suspended |
2021-06-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeals for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance in TurkeyA Palestinian refugee called Omar and displaced from Syria’s Yarmouk Camp to Turkey has appealed to the international humanitarian and human rights institutions to help him secure treatment charges. Omar |
2021-06-11 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Denounce Incitement at Lebanon Refugee CampTension has been running high in AlBadawi Camp for Palestinian refugees, north of Lebanon, following the calls launched by preacher Ziad Abdul Ghani to increase house rents for Palestinian refugees |
2021-06-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Coronavirus in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Rafe’ Shahada, from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, has died of the novel coronavirus. Confirmed coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported in AlNeirab refugee camp |
2021-06-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees to Join Protest in Sweden over New Migration PolicyCSOs in Sweden have called on Palestinian refugees who have been denied asylum to join a rally to be held between June 24 – 28 outside of the headquarters of |
2021-06-11 | View |
Swedish Delegation Shows Up in Burj AlBarajneh CampA Swedish delegation toured Burj AlBarajneh refugee camp during a visit made on June 10. The delegation took note of the dire situation in the camp, where Palestinian refugees have |
2021-06-11 | View |
2 Residents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Injured at Gov’t Checkpoint in SyriaTwo Palestinian young men from Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, were injured with Israeli bullet fire as they crossed a government-run checkpoint pitched near the camp. Ahmad |
2021-06-10 | View |
Red Cross Delegation Shows Up in Yarmouk CampAn international Red Cross delegation toured Yarmouk Camp and inspected the condition of the local infrastructure. Muhjat AlQuds Foundation supervising a project to install solar panels in Yarmouk Camp called |
2021-06-10 | View |
Cemetery at Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria RavagedResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp slammed the negligence maintained by the local authorities regarding the condition of the Shuhadaa Cemetery. The residents said no cleansing campaigns or maintenance works have |
2021-06-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Maher Barghouth Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 9th YearPalestinian refugee Maher Abdul Hafidh Barghouth has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 9th consecutive year. Maher, born in 1981, was arrested in September 2012 on the |
2021-06-10 | View |
US to Aid UNWRA on Condition of New CurriculumUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that the Biden administration’s renewal of funding for UNRWA is conditional on anti-Israel and anti-Jewish education reform on Tuesday. “We’re also determined that |
2021-06-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Stranded in Thailand Push for Urgent Humanitarian ActionAGPS continues to sound alarm bells over the deteriorating humanitarian condition endured by dozens of Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to the Kingdom of Thailand. The refugees risk to |
2021-06-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Denounce Delay of UN Aid DeliveryPalestinian refugees in Syria (PRS) have denounced delays in aid delivery by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Speaking with AGPS, a |
2021-06-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in AlRashidiya Camp Denounce Uncontrolled Weapon PossessionDozens of displaced Palestinian families sheltered in AlRashidiya camp, in the southern Lebanese city of Sur, have launched cries for help over the security mayhem rocking the area due to |
2021-06-09 | View |
Over 3,000 Documentary Reports Issued by AGPSAGPS has released 3,253 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 |
2021-06-09 | View |
Greece Designates Turkey as “Safe” for Migrants from SyriaGreece aims to send back asylum seekers from Somalia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria and Bangladesh who arrive from Turkey. The government says they are not in danger in Turkey and have |
2021-06-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Behind Syria Prison Bars Appeals for ReleaseA newly-released prisoner in Syria quoted Palestinian refugee Basel Mohamed Ali AlShehabi as appealing to the international human rights institutions to pressurize the Syrian regime to release him from prison |
2021-06-08 | View |
Syrian Regime Pledges Rehabilitation of Yarmouk Camp, Residents Appeal for ActionDeputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in Syria, Bashar Al-Jaafari, said that instructions were issued by the Syrian President to immediately implement practical steps to smooth the return of |
2021-06-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at Syria Displacement CampResidents of AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have spoken out against the mistreatment they have been subjected to by staff members at the UNRWA-run clinic. Elderly patients and women who |
2021-06-08 | View |
Qatar Fund For Development Continues to Support Palestinian Refugees in SyriaThe Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has contributed US$ 5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support of |
2021-06-08 | View |
Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians of Syria in Gaza Calls for Vigil Outside of UNRWA OfficeA vigil is slated to be held on Wednesday by the Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians of Syria in Gaza to push for urgent humanitarian assistance by UNRWA. Some 150 Palestinian |
2021-06-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Coronavirus in Syria Displacement CampA Palestinian refugee has died of coronavirus in AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. The victim is Ezzat Abu Harash, in his 60s. So far, 16 Palestinian |
2021-06-07 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Call for Return to, Reconstruction of Yarmouk CampPalestinian families continue to call on the concerned authorities to allow them a safe return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, and to press ahead with reconstruction projects |
2021-06-07 | View |
Transportation Crisis Rocks AlAyedeen Camp in HamaResidents of AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hama, continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give them daily lifts to their destinations and workplaces |
2021-06-07 | View |
Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Syria Gripped with Water CrisisPalestinian refugees sheltered in Omar Ibn AlKhattab neighborhood and near the local market in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to launch distress calls over the water blackout, which has |
2021-06-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tarek AlMesri Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Tareq AlMesri, raised in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Tareq was arrested on April |
2021-06-07 | View |
Activists: Palestinian Ambassador Should Make Serious Efforts to Push For Release of Syria PrisonersPalestinian activists and families have called on the new Palestinian ambassador to Syria Samir AlRefai to assume his duties regarding over 1,800 Palestinian refugees incarcerated in the war-torn country |
2021-06-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Maher Msheinash Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Maher Abdul Rahim Msheinash has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Maher, born in 1986, was arrested on October 15, 2013 in |
2021-06-06 | View |
Egypt Suspends Healthcare Services for Palestinians of SyriaPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria have been denied access to healthcare services in Egypt. Reporting from Cairo, an AGPS correspondent said services provided by UNRWA and the Egyptian Red |
2021-06-06 | View |
Cash-Strapped Palestinian Refugee in Need of Urgent TreatmentPalestinian refugee Abdullah Mer’i Mohamed, sheltered in a displacement camp set up in northern Syria, has been left without treatment. Abdullah has appealed to the concerned humanitarian institutions to help |
2021-06-06 | View |
Palestinian Families in AlSayeda Zeinab Appeal for Garbage ClearanceResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have voiced deep concern over the health hazards inflicted by the trash mounds piled up across residential alleyways and |
2021-06-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in/from Syria Facing Squalid Humanitarian ConditionAfter more than ten years of conflict, Palestinian refugees who remained in Syria or who fled the war-torn country to Lebanon, Jordan, Gaza, Turkey, Egypt, and Thailand, among other destinations |
2021-06-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Subjected to Multiple Hardships in Blockaded GazaPalestinian refugee families from Syria who returned to the blockaded Gaza Strip have been facing an abject humanitarian situation in the Israeli-blockaded enclave. The refugees say they have been deprived |
2021-06-05 | View |
Palestinians Struggling for Survival in Northern Syria Displacement CampsPalestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps in northern Syria have been enduring a tragic situation. Most of them have been crammed in poorly-equipped tents and denied their rights to vital |
2021-06-05 | View |
248 Palestinian Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Fall Prey to Enforced Disappearance in Syrian JailsSome 248 Palestinian residents of Khan Eshieh Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, among them women and children, have been secretly held in Syrian government jails. The detainees’ fates and |
2021-06-05 | View |
Palestinian from Syria Wins Best Sports Staff Award in SwedenPalestinian refugee Osama Kasem and his four-member team won the best sports staff award as part of the “staff i motion” competition held in Helsingborg to evaluate the performance of |
2021-06-05 | View |
252 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaIn statistics released on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, AGPS said it has recorded the death of 252 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria. The International |
2021-06-04 | View |
Cash-Strapped Palestinian Child Denied Medical Treatment in TurkeyThe family of Palestinian child Mohamed AlAbtah has appealed to all concerned bodies to help them secure a much-needed cerebral shunt to save their child’s life after his old shunt |
2021-06-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Milad Kasas Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Milad Mohamed Kasas has been secretly held in Syria government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Mohamed, born in 1980, was arrested by Syrian security forces in January |
2021-06-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Sweden Launch Qr-Kod Program to Speak Up for Palestinian CauseActivists, including Palestinian refugees from Syria embarked on a so-called “Qr-Kod” initiative aiming to advocate for the Palestinian cause in Sweden. Palestinian student from Syria Ahmad AlAsmar, who fled Khan |
2021-06-04 | View |
Initiative Launched in Syria to Transfer Students to Examination CentersThe Palestine Youth Association launched an initiative to transfer BA students in Palestinian refugee camps in Syria to their examination centres. As part of the move, dozens of students from |
2021-06-04 | View |
AGPS Launches New Project to Document Stories of Palestinians of SyriaAGPS has launched a new project entitled “A Story from the Camp” which seeks to document and publish written and audio testimonies from Palestinian refugee camps in Syria. The stories |
2021-06-03 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Succumbs to CoronavirusPalestinian refugee Ghazi Hasan, from AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, has died of coronavirus. Over recent days, three residents of the camp tested positive for the virus, including two elderly people |
2021-06-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mootaz Baker Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimeThe family of Palestinian refugee Mootaz Mohamed Baker, a resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, continues to appeal for information over their son’s condition and whereabouts. Baker, born in 1978 |
2021-06-03 | View |
Food Baskets Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in YarmoukUNRWA, in cooperation with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) distributed on June 3 food baskets to vulnerable families in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus |
2021-06-03 | View |
Turkey Rescues 74 Asylum Seekers Pushed Back from GreeceTurkey on Monday rescued 74 asylum seekers in the Aegean Sea after they were pushed back by the Greek coastal authorities into Turkish territorial waters, a security official said. A |
2021-06-03 | View |
Syrian Plan to Rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp Sparks further ControversyQuestions have been raised about the controversial master plan issued by Damascus Governorate to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. This came at a seminar held by |
2021-06-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Raise Concern over Security Turmoil in DeraaTension has been running high in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees after Syrian security forces closed off access roads to and around the area. At the same time, an explosive |
2021-06-02 | View |
Palestinian Student Ramez Hamdan Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Ramez Hamdan has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for over seven years. Ramez, born in 1992, was arrested at the Faculty of Pharmacy at Damascus University |
2021-06-02 | View |
Palestinian Director Mohamed Khamis Awarded for His Film “Exit Visa”Palestinian director Mohammed Khamis was granted the World Distribution Award as the best director for his film “Exit Visa”, a new feature film that depicts the suffering of the Palestinian |
2021-06-02 | View |
Vigils Held Outside of Danish Parliament over Deportation OrdersHundreds of protesters gathered outside the Danish parliament in Copenhagen to protest against the government’s plans to repatriate refugees who come from Syria around the capital Damascus. Last week, thousands |
2021-06-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Assassinated South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Fuad Ali AlTilawi was assassinated in AlMuzeireeb town, in the southern Syrian province of Deraa. Fuad, a street vendor, was fatally shot by anonymous gunmen. He had fought |
2021-06-01 | View |
Insect-Staffed Bread Sold in AlNeirab Camp for Palestine RefugeesResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, continue to denounce the poor-quality bread sold in the area, saying worms and insects have been spotted inside bread loafs. In |
2021-06-01 | View |
UNRWA Committee Assesses Damage in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA UNRWA committee has entered Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Deraa, south of Syria, to assess the damage wrought on the Agency’s premises in the Syrian warfare pending their |
2021-06-01 | View |
UNRWA Renews Contracts with Aleppo HospitalsUNRWA in Syria has renewed its contracts with Faour Clinic, AlSahbaa, Martini Hospital for Surgical Operations, and AlBassel Heart Institute in order to provide better healthcare services for Palestinian refugees |
2021-06-01 | View |
Solar Lighting Devices to Be Installed in Yarmouk CampMuhjat AlQuds Foundation, in cooperation with the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, has finalized preparations for an initiative aiming to rehabilitate lighting across Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of |
2021-06-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Wins Chess Contest in NetherlandsPalestinian child from Syria Besher Hasan Mousa, 6, won the first seat as part of a chess competition held in The Netherlands. Besher’s family fled Syria’s Jaramana refugee camp |
2021-06-01 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Close Off Access Roads to Deraa CampThe Syrian security forces abruptly closed off the access road to Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees with sand barriers. Vehicles and civilians have been denied access out of and into |
2021-05-31 | View |
Fires Break Out in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFires broke out at the house of Palestinian refugee Sami AlBash in a displacement camp set up north of Syria. Civilians rushed to the scene to extinguish the fires, which |
2021-05-31 | View |
1,500 Students from AlNeirab Camp to Sit for Secondary School ExamsSome 1,500 students from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, headed for examination centres to sit for BA exams. Last week, a Palestinian refugee displaced from AlNeirab Camp |
2021-05-31 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Students Transferred to Examination CentresStudents of the ravaged Yarmouk Camp have been transferred to examination centres outside the camp under the supervision of UNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR). |
2021-05-31 | View |
New Palestinian Ambassador Appointed to Syria MissionThe Fatah Central Committee appointed Samir AlRefai as the new Syria ambassador, replacing Mahmoud AlKhalidi who died of coronavirus in April. AlRefai was sworn-in in the presence of Palestinian Authority |
2021-05-31 | View |
15 Coronavirus-Related Deaths Recorded in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees15 Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, have died of coronavirus since the outbreak of the pandemic, according to medical sources. The source told AGPS that nearly 700 |
2021-05-30 | View |
Palestinian Calls His Newborn “AlQuds Sword” to Celebrate Gaza VictoryPalestinian refugee Tareq Ali, a resident of Jaramana Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, named his newborn “Seif AlQuds” (Jerusalem’s Sword), in reference to the 11-day battle between the Palestinian |
2021-05-30 | View |
Solar Lighting Devices Installed in Yarmouk CampA number of Yarmouk Camp residents have embarked on an initiative to rehabilitate lighting across the camp. The drive will see solar energy systems installed across residential thoroughfares. Displaced Palestinian |
2021-05-30 | View |
Initiative Launched to Transfer Students of AlNeirab and Handarat Camp to Exam CentresA Palestinian refugee displaced from AlNeirab Camp to Germany pledged to pay transportation fees for schoolgirls who will be sitting for bachelor exams in AlNeirab and Handarat refugee camps. Students |
2021-05-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Price Manipulation in Syria Displacement CampResidents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said prices have skyrocketed at the local market, where expired and smuggled products have been sold at exorbitant prices |
2021-05-30 | View |
UNRWA Addresses UNSC over Situation of Palestinians of SyriaCommissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has sounded the alarm over the squalid humanitarian condition endured by Palestinian refugees. UNRWA’s Philippe Lazzarini addressed |
2021-05-29 | View |
Dead Palestinian Refugee in Syria Left in Refrigerator for 4th DayThe family of Palestinian refugee Khaled Mohamed Amin Trabelsi continues to appeal to the concerned authorities and institutions to help them secure a sum of 1,700 Euros to bury |
2021-05-29 | View |
Palestinian Students in Syria Displacement Camp Grappling with Transportation CrisisStudents and parents in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, have appealed to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give daily lifts to their academic institutions |
2021-05-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ibrahim Shaheen Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Ibrahim Shaheen has been forcibly disappeared in Syria for the 8th consecutive year. Ibrahim, born in 1989, was arrested in September 2013 on his way to Damascus back |
2021-05-29 | View |
NGO Warns of Unabated Coronavirus Outbreak in Northern Syria Displacement CampsThe Syria Response Coordinators group has raised alarm bells over a new COVID-19 wave slated to hit displacement camps set up in northern Syria. 40 new coronavirus cases have been |
2021-05-29 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Excluded from UNRWA VacanciesPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon slammed the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for excluding them from a vacancy opened up |
2021-05-28 | View |
252 Palestinians from Yarmouk Camp Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaAGPS has documented the secret detention of 252 Palestinian residents of Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus in Syria’s state-run penal complexes. The list includes 25 women. 125 of Yarmouk detainees |
2021-05-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Denounce Bread ShortageDisplaced Palestinians and Syrians sheltered in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, denounced the poor bread distribution mechanisms. On May 28, the Disaster and |
2021-05-28 | View |
Vigil Held in AlRamadan Camp to Support Jerusalem, GazaPalestinian refugees and Syrian nationals turned up to the streets of AlRamadan Camp on May 27 to celebrate the ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian resistance. The refugees chanted |
2021-05-28 | View |
Italy Contributes EUR 6.8 Million to Palestine Refugee AgencyThe Government of Italy has contributed EUR 6.8 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support of the |
2021-05-28 | View |
Injured Palestinian Woman from Syria Threatened with Deportation from DenmarkThe Danish migration authorities have refused to renew the visa of a Palestinian refugee woman displaced from Yarmouk Camp. Speaking with AGPS, Palestinian refugee woman Rehab Kasem said the judge |
2021-05-27 | View |
Activists Push for Rehabilitation of Yarmouk CampActivists have launched calls for reconstructing Yarmouk Camp and allowing displaced residents to return to their houses and retrieve their property. The activists said the return of families to the |
2021-05-27 | View |
UNRWA Opens Up Vacancies for Palestinians in SyriaUNRWA is seeking a long-term Assistant Legal Officer, Secretary, a Personal Assistant to the Commissioner-General, a Registration Assistant, Gender and Disability Integration Officer, Gender and Disability Integration Officer, a |
2021-05-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Yehya Gharib Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Yehya Reyad Gharib has been forcibly disappeared in Syria for the 8th consecutive year. Yehya, born in 1979, was arrested on July 22, 2013 in Hums city. |
2021-05-27 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Take Part in Virtual Exhibition in Solidarity with JerusalemPalestinian artists from Syria have participated in a cyber-exhibition held by the Palestinian Plastic Artists Association in Europe under the title “We Are All the Intifada of Jerusalem”. The two-week |
2021-05-27 | View |
General Strike Held in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA general strike has been staged across Deraa city, south of Syria, to protest upcoming Syrian elections. At the same time, tension has been running high in the area as |
2021-05-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Kheir Saleh Released from Syrian PrisonPalestinian refugee Mohamed Kheir Saleh, born in 2002, was released six days after his arrest in Esenyurt, in Istanbul. Mohamed was arrested by Turkish police on Thursday April 19 for |
2021-05-26 | View |
Property-Theft Reported in Jaramana CampPalestinian refugee families in Jaramana camp, in Rif Dimashq, have raised concerns over the increasing abductions, home-burglary attempts, and sexual harassment reported in the area, particularly overnight due to chronic |
2021-05-26 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon to Take Part in UNRWA Output AssessmentUNRWA called on Palestinian refugees from Syria to fill in a form about their assessment of the Agency’s services in Lebanon. UNRWA’s media chief Fadi Tayar said the poll is |
2021-05-26 | View |
UNRWA: Healthcare Services for Palestinian Refugees Right not PrivilegeThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has released its Health Annual Report for 2020, which provides essential data and information regarding |
2021-05-26 | View |
AGPS: 86% of Yarmouk Camp Residents Displaced against Their WillA poll recently conducted by AGPS about the reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp found out that 86.7% of the residents have been forcibly displaced from their houses in the camp |
2021-05-25 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Ibrahim Ahmad Jamal, who has been forcibly disappeared in Syria for the seventh consecutive year, continues to appeal for information about his condition and whereabouts |
2021-05-25 | View |
UNRWA Provides Grants to Palestinian AcademicsUNRWA’s Education Program in Syria said scholarships will be granted to a number of students admitted to the regular program at one of the Syrian public universities for the academic |
2021-05-25 | View |
New Coronavirus Wave Feared in Northern Syria Displacement CampsA new COVID-19 wave is expected to hit opposition-held zones in northwestern Syria, warned the Syrian Health Ministry. Director of Health Programs said medical facilities and healthcare services have been |
2021-05-25 | View |
Greece Heavily Criticized over Separation Walls around Migrant CampsThe Greek government has come under heavy criticism over the grey walls, three metres (10 feet) high, which are being built around refugee camps near Athens. Activists said there are |
2021-05-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Celebrate Gaza CeasefirePalestinian refugees and Syrian nationals turned up to the streets of Deraa city, south of Syria, on Sunday, May 23, to celebrate the ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian |
2021-05-24 | View |
Germany: Palestinian Asylum Seekers from Syria Have “Unestablished Origin”Germany's migration and refugee authorities have released data showing that they were unable to determine the origins of more than 470 asylum seekers last year. According to asylum |
2021-05-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Enduring Multiple HardshipsTen 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 |
2021-05-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested in IstanbulPalestinian refugee boy Mohamed Kheir Salah was arrested by Turkish police in Esenyurt, in Istanbul, on May 19 for not holding the temporary protection card “kimlik”. Mohamed was sent to |
2021-05-24 | View |
Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Refugee in Lebanon Appeals for Life-Saving TreatmentPalestinian refugee from Syria Abdul Rahim Kmeishan, born in 1967 and displaced to Shatila camp, in Beirut, continues to launch distress signals over his deteriorating health condition. Abdul Rahim, born |
2021-05-24 | View |
3 Palestinian Children with Special Needs Appeal for Urgent Assistance in JordanThe families of three Palestinian children with special needs in Jordan have slammed the apathy maintained by UNRWA regarding their appeals for urgent humanitarian assistance. A mother said she |
2021-05-23 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Succumbs to Coronavirus in PolandPalestinian refugee from Syria Issa Mohamed Fares has died of coronavirus in Poland, where he has worked as a doctor. Born in 1969, Issa studied medicines at the Medicine Academy |
2021-05-23 | View |
Gilin Blast Triggers Panic among Palestinians of SyriaAn explosive device went off in a taxi parked on a street in Gilin town, west of Deraa province, south of Syria. The blast claimed the life of the taxi |
2021-05-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Gharib Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Reyad Gharib has been secretly held in Syrian regime prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Mohamed, born in 1976, was arrested on May 18, 2013 on the |
2021-05-23 | View |
Arts Exhibition Held in AlAyedeen Camp in HumsAn exhibition was held by the Hums Association for Palestinian Fine Artists in Syria, in cooperation with the Palestinian Cultural Forum to mark the 73rd anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba |
2021-05-23 | View |
Palestinian from Syria Wishing to Reunite with His Family Caught Inside Truck at Istanbul AirportA Palestinian refugee stranded in Turkey has found no other way to reunite with his family in Germany than to hide into a truck loaded with aircraft tires bound for |
2021-05-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Earns B.A. from US UniversityPalestinian refugee from Syria Sara Nizar Abu Rashed has earned a Bachelor’s degree in international relations and creative writing with a “First Class Honors” from Denison University, Ohio, USA. Sarra |
2021-05-22 | View |
March Held in Northern Syria to Celebrate Gaza CeasefirePalestinian and Syrian refugees took to streets in Izaz city, north of Syria, to celebrate the ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian resistance. The refugees chanted slogans in solidarity |
2021-05-22 | View |
Deraa Camp Pharmacy Ravaged by ThievesAlShifaa Pharmacy in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, was burglarized by anonymous thieves on Friday, May 21. The thieves stole drugs and pain soothers along with a |
2021-05-22 | View |
Residents of Syria’s AlAyedeen Camp Denounce Poor-Quality BreadResidents of AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hama, spoke out against the poor quality of bread sold in the area. The locals said bread is unfit for human consumption |
2021-05-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Celebrate Gaza CeasefireThousands of Palestinian refugees and Syrian nationals turned up to the streets across the war-ravaged country to celebrate the ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian resistance. The refugees chanted |
2021-05-21 | View |
Bread Aid Suspended in Northern Syria Displacement CampsDisplaced Palestinian refugees sheltered in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya, north of Syria, said distribution of bread by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkey (AFAD) has been suspended, exacerbating |
2021-05-21 | View |
AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Facing Water CrisisHundreds of displaced Palestinian families sheltered in AlHusainiya refugee camp continue to launch cries for help over their tragic living conditions after water pumps broke down due to chronic power |
2021-05-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wadi’ Ibrahim Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Wadi’ Raji Ibrahim has been secretly locked up in Syria’s state-run prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Wadi’ was arrested in Jdeidat AlBalad in November 2015. He was |
2021-05-21 | View |
Dutch Parliament: Syria Unsafe for Migrant ReturnsMembers of the Dutch Parliament said refugees from Syria should not be forced to return to the war-torn country. Following a meeting held a few days ago, Dutch MPs dubbed |
2021-05-21 | View |
51% of Yarmouk Camp Residents Express Distrust in Syrian Gov’tA poll conducted by AGPS about the situation in Yarmouk Camp showed that 51.9% of the residents expressed their distrust in the promises made by the Syrian government to |
2021-05-20 | View |
Palestinian, Syrian Residents of Damascus Neighborhood Denied Property ReclamationDamascus Governorate Council took an undeclared decision outlawing the return of the residents of the Damascus neighborhood of Jober, including dozens of Palestinian families, to their houses and the retrieval |
2021-05-20 | View |
Vigil Held in AlHusainiya Camp over Israeli Aggression on GazaPalestinian refugees sheltered in AlHusainiya displacement camp, in Syria, have expressed deep anger over Israel’s escalating violence and state terrorism in the occupied Palestinian territories and deadly aggressions on besieged |
2021-05-20 | View |
Fires Break Out in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFires broke out on Thursday, May 20, at a restaurant in AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums. The fires rocked a so-called “Shawarma Express” fast food in Jerusalem Street |
2021-05-20 | View |
Nationwide Protests Held in Denmark over Deportations to SyriaThousands of protesters turned up for demonstrations and protests in 25 cities across Denmark on Wednesday to say no to the Danish government's withdrawal of residence permits for Syrian |
2021-05-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Jordan Call for Humanitarian ActionDirector of UNRWA operations in Jordan Marta Lorenzo met with representatives of the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) in Jordan to discuss the situation of Palestinian refugees fleeing |
2021-05-19 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Blackmailing by Bus DriversResidents of AlSabina camp have denounced the exorbitant transportation charges imposed by bus drivers in and around the area. The residents said transportation fees are three times higher than the |
2021-05-19 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Ease Security Restrictions Around AlSayeda Zeinab CampThe Syrian security forces have reportedly lightened security measures in and around AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees. Eye-witnesses told AGPS that Syrian security forces removed the sand barriers |
2021-05-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Faysal Ghazi Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Faysal Ghazi Ali has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Faysal, born in 1990, was arrested on March 21, 2013. His condition and |
2021-05-19 | View |
56 Migrants Pushed Back from CyprusA boat with 56 migrants on board was spotted off the coast of Cyprus on Sunday. The Cypriot authorities checked the documents of people on board at sea and then |
2021-05-19 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Call for Urgent Action by Syrian Foreign MinisterResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees urged Syrian Foreign Minister Faysal Miqdad to take serious action in response to the Israeli aggressions on Gaza. The refugees called on the |
2021-05-18 | View |
Shopkeepers in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Forced to Post Pro-Regime BannersSyrian security forces have ordered shopkeepers in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, to post banners supporting the Syrian President Bashar AlAssad in the upcoming elections. A number |
2021-05-18 | View |
Vigil Held Outside of UNRWA Office in Gaza over Israeli Aggression on GazaA number of Palestinian refugees rallied on Monday, May 17, outside of the UN office in AlMezzeh, in Damascus, protesting the escalating Israeli violence on the besieged Gaza Strip. The |
2021-05-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Subjected to BlackmailResidents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been increasingly terrorized and blackmailed by bandits strolling around residential neighborhoods. The residents said gangsters have been wavering white weapons |
2021-05-18 | View |
AGPS Reiterates Calls for Sharing “Untold Stories”AGPS renews calls for participation in the “Untold Stories” competition. This is your chance to tell your or someone else’s story that has been left out of history books and |
2021-05-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Tamam Ali Ayoub has appealed for information over the condition and whereabouts of their son who has been forcibly disappeared in war-torn Syria since 2013 |
2021-05-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Missing from Khan Dannun CampPalestinian refugee Khaled Halawah has gone missing from Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, for days. Khaled suffers from Down syndrome. 333 Palestinian refugees, including 37 women and girls, have |
2021-05-17 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Bread DearthResidents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to speak out against the insufficient quantities and poor quality of bread sold in the area. They further lashed |
2021-05-17 | View |
Over 200 Camps Left without Water in Northern SyriaCoordinators of Syria Response said over 200 displacement camps in northern Syria have been left without water. The association appealed to the international humanitarian institutions to urgently work on securing |
2021-05-17 | View |
Scholarships Granted to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonMahmoud Abbas Foundation said it invites applications for school grants for Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon for the school year 2020-2021. Applications will be received between May 17 and May |
2021-05-17 | View |
On 73rd Anniversary of Nakba, Palestinian Refugees in Syria Express Solidarity with Gaza, JerusalemOn the 73rd anniversary of the Israeli-inflicted Nakba of 1948, in reference to the expulsion of thousands of Palestinians from their homes by Zionist militias, scores of Palestinian refugees sheltered |
2021-05-16 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Raise Funds for GazaPalestinians of Syria sheltered in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon embarked on a fundraising campaign seeking to collect aid to Palestinians in Jerusalem and Gaza, both of which have |
2021-05-16 | View |
On Nakba Day, PLA Accused of Apathy over Situation in Israeli-Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesActivists leveled heavy criticism at the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) over a statement released on the 73rd anniversary of the Israeli-inflicted Nakba of 1948, in reference to the expulsion of |
2021-05-16 | View |
Palestinian Girl Goes Missing in SyriaA Palestinian child called “Haneen” disappeared on May 15 as she left her family house in AlHusainiya, in Rif Dimashq. Her family continues to appeal for information over her condition |
2021-05-16 | View |
Greece to Pursue Six-Pronged Migration PolicyGreek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday said Greece was pursuing a six-pronged policy on migration aimed at combining protection of national sovereignty and international law with respect for humanitarian |
2021-05-16 | View |
On 73rd Anniversary of Palestinian Nakba: Palestinians of Syria Confirm Commitment to Right of Return73 years on, Palestinian refugees continue to remember the Nakba of 1948 with deep sorrow as thousands have been forced out of their homes by Zionist gangs and made into |
2021-05-15 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Denounce Movement Restrictions due to Russian CheckpointsResidents of Yarmouk Camp continue to denounce the movement crackdowns at checkpoints run by Russian forces. Civilians have reportedly been denied access to the local cemetery to pray for their |
2021-05-15 | View |
Reconstruction Projects Launched in AlSayeda Zeinab CampThe Charity Committee in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp embarked on three projects to install solar panels at the civil registration office run by the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees along |
2021-05-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Hussein Held in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Khaled Husain has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons since 2014. Mohamed, born in 1981, was arrested in AlSayeda Zeinab camp, in Rif Dimashq. UN |
2021-05-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Appeal for Humanitarian Asylum in SwedenA group of lawyers have called on Sweden to grant asylum to Palestinian refugees whose asylum application have been turned down. The lawyers sent a memorandum to the UNHCR |
2021-05-15 | View |
Palestinian Children Deprived of Happy ChildhoodPalestinian refugee children in Syria have been deprived of happy childhood memories due to protracted displacement, the loss of their parents, and/or the secret incarceration of their relatives in Syrian |
2021-05-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Express Dismay over Latest Israeli Aggressions on Gaza, JerusalemRallies have swept Palestinian refugee camps in Syria in protest at the deadly Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and crackdowns on Palestinians in occupied Jerusalem. The rallies took place in the |
2021-05-14 | View |
European Body Concerned by Greece’s Migrant PushbacksEurope’s top human rights body has expressed “deep concern” at persistent allegations that Greek authorities have on several occasions illegally forced back migrants trying to clandestinely enter from neighboring Turkey |
2021-05-14 | View |
Rallies Held across Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria over Israeli Aggressions on Gaza, JerusalemRallies have swept Palestinian refugee camps in Syria in protest at the deadly Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and crackdowns on Palestinians in occupied Jerusalem. The rallies took place in the |
2021-05-13 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Sound Alarm over Squalid ConditionsResidents of Yarmouk Camp briefed the director-general of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization Anwar Abdul Hadi on their dire humanitarian condition due to protracted displacement and homelessness |
2021-05-13 | View |
Civilians Terrorized by Armed Thieves in Deraa CampA five-member gang burglarized a house in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, and stole its property. The gang attacked civilians who showed up at the scene to |
2021-05-13 | View |
Shopkeepers Ordered to Post Pro-Regime BannersRepresentatives of the ruling Baath Party in Syria ordered shopkeepers to post banners supporting the Syrian President Bashar AlAssad in the upcoming elections. A number of shopkeepers posted the banners |
2021-05-13 | View |
Palestinian Family in Turkey Appeals for Urgent Treatment of NewbornA Palestinian family displaced from Syria said Turkish hospitals have refused to admit their newborn on account that they do not hold kimlik visas. The family was forced to pay |
2021-05-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Facing Dire Humanitarian Condition in LibyaPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to Libya have been grappling with squalid conditions due to the security turmoil and the frequent abductions and murders reported across the Libyan territories |
2021-05-12 | View |
Pro-Regime Militias Accused of Drug Trafficking in Syria Displacement CampResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq said pro-regime committees in the camp have been running a network of drug trafficking. Local sources said members of |
2021-05-12 | View |
Rallies Held in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria in Solidarity with Jerusalem, GazaVigils were held on Tuesday across the Palestinian refugee camps of AlAyedeen, in Hums, and AlNeirab, in Aleppo, in solidarity with the residents of the occupied east Jerusalem city of |
2021-05-12 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Grappling with Price HikePalestinian refugees in Syria continue to launch cries for help over their deteriorating humanitarian condition due to the sharp decrease in the exchange rate of the Syrian pound compared to |
2021-05-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Abdul Muhaymen Hanawi Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian engineer Abdul Mouhaymen Hanawi has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been held for seven consecutive years. Abdul Muhaymen was arrested in late |
2021-05-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Stockholm over Israeli Escalations in JerusalemThousands of Palestinian refugees from Syria have joined rallies held across European cities, including Stockholm, to voice their firm rejection of the surge in violence by Israeli forces in occupied |
2021-05-11 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in AlMuzeireeb Exacerbated by Lake DroughtHundreds of Palestinian families sheltered in AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, have been grappling with an acute dearth in drinking water after the local lake–the sole water supplier for families |
2021-05-11 | View |
Palestinian Families in Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp Denounce Water DearthResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have set off alarm bells over the acute water crisis which has been ongoing for years across a number |
2021-05-11 | View |
Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2021-05-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlShehabi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Hasan AlShehabi has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for eight consecutive years. Mohamed, born in 1981, was arrested at a checkpoint in Yarmouk Camp on |
2021-05-11 | View |
Rally Held in Northern Syria in Solidarity with Jerusalem, Sheikh JarrahDozens of Palestinians displaced from Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya north of Syria have joined protests held on Sunday in solidarity with residents of occupied east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah |
2021-05-10 | View |
Over 90% of Property in Yarmouk Camp Subjected to TheftA poll conducted by AGPS about the reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp showed that civilian property and abandoned structures have been subjected to theft and burglary. 93.% of respondents said |
2021-05-10 | View |
Palestinian Youth Subjected to Fraud in Syria Displacement CampA resident of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, has received counterfeit money from an exchange party to whom he headed to exchange a sum of 300 USD. The sum was slated |
2021-05-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ghassan AlBeiki Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Ghassan Ezzet AlBreiki has been secretly held in Syrian state prisons for the fifth consecutive year. A resident of AlMuzeireeb town, Ghassan was arrested by the government forces |
2021-05-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Threatened with Deportation from Denmark Launch Distress CallsDanish authorities have given orders to a number of refugees from Syria to return to Damascus, to a home that no longer stands, in a neighbourhood destroyed by the war |
2021-05-10 | View |
UNRWA Deputy Commissioner-General Calls For Increased Services For Palestine Refugees in SyriaDuring her first official visit to Syria from 24-28 April 2021, newly appointed UNRWA Deputy Commissioner-General, Leni Stenseth, met with Palestine refugees and inspected UNRWA installations in Syria. She |
2021-05-09 | View |
Palestinian Activists Call For Holding Eid Prayers in Yarmouk CampPalestinian activists have called for holding Muslim prayers in congregation on the holy Eid Day in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. The activists posted calls on social media using the |
2021-05-09 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Slam Water CompanyResidents of Khan Eshieh camp have accused staff of the Water Company of favoritism and corruption, saying water supplies have been unevenly distributed across residential neighborhoods. Palestinian families taking refuge |
2021-05-09 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees Exacerbated by Rationalization of Economic SupportAssociation 302 to Defend Refugee Rights said the humanitarian condition of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon will be severely affected by the rationalization of economic assistance. In a statement, Association |
2021-05-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Mohamed Secretly Held in Syrian Prisons for 9th YearThe family of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed, born in 1976, continues to appeal for information over their forcibly disappeared relative, who has been locked up in Syrian government jails |
2021-05-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Celebrate International Jerusalem DayHundreds of Palestinian refugees in Syria joined on Friday vigils held in displacement camps across the war-torn country to mark the International Jerusalem Day. The refugees chanted slogans and lifted |
2021-05-08 | View |
Displaced Families Push for Return to, Reconstruction of Yarmouk CampPalestinian families continue to call on the concerned authorities to allow them a safe return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, and to press ahead with reconstruction projects |
2021-05-08 | View |
UNRWA Starts Reconstruction Projects in Hindarat CampUNRWA has started clearing debris near AlZeib School and the Women’s Centre in Hindarat camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, north of Syria. The works make part of a UNRWA |
2021-05-08 | View |
UNRWA Transfers Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA in Lebanon said cash grants covering the months of April and May will be delivered to the Palestinians of Syria through Liban Post starting May 8. The concerned refugees |
2021-05-08 | View |
Turkey Grants Marriage Permits for Holders of Temporary VisasThe Turkish Migration Directorate issued on May 7 a new decision greenlighting marriage permits for holders of tourist visas and temporary protection cards known as “kimlik”. Marriage permits can be |
2021-05-08 | View |
Thousands of Palestinian Refugees Can’t Go Back to Syria Due to Security ThreatsTen years into the Syrian conflict, thousands of Palestinian refugees continue to suffer protracted displacement after they fled the war-torn country to other destinations. The Syrian regime has forcibly displaced |
2021-05-07 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Push for Urgent Humanitarian AidPalestinian refugees in Jordan have called for including them in Himmat AlWatan Fund Program launched by the Jordanian government to assist vulnerable people who have been worst affected by the |
2021-05-07 | View |
Lebanon Charity Provides Healthcare Services for Palestinians of SyriaRahma Association for Relief and Development said Palestinian refugees will benefit from a healthcare assistance program to be launched in Lebanon. In a joint statement with UNRWA, AlRahma said it |
2021-05-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Gilin Town Appeal for Oxygen CylindersActivists in Gilin town, in Deraa, south of Syria, have launched calls for securing oxygen cylinders to save coronavirus-stricken patients. Coronavirus cases have increasingly been recorded among Palestinians sheltered in |
2021-05-07 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Muhammad and Muayad Akawi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian brothers Mohamed Saleh Akawi, born in 1982, and Muayad Salah Akawi, born in 1992, have gone missing since December 2013. Both of them were kidnapped by Syrian government troops |
2021-05-07 | View |
AGPS Publishes Poll about Reconstruction of Yarmouk CampAGPS has published a new report comprising the findings of an opinion poll about the reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp and the developments which occurred in the area after they Syrian |
2021-05-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Denounce Delay in UN Aid DistributionPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon have denounced delays in UNRWA cash aid delivery. Last week, UNRWA in Lebanon pledged to transfer cash grants to Palestinians of Syria at the |
2021-05-06 | View |
Resident of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Commits SuicideA Palestinian refugee born in 1997 committed suicide inside his house in Khan Eshieh camp. Local sources told AGPS that the refugee suffered psychological disorders as a result of his |
2021-05-06 | View |
Water Crisis ongoing in Deraa Refugee CampWater has repeatedly been cut off across residential neighborhoods in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. The residents warned of the repercussions of the water crisis on their |
2021-05-06 | View |
UNRWA Invites Applications for Syria VacanciesUNRWA is seeking a long-term procurement assistant and a carpenter for its Syria office. The Agency invites applications through inspira.un.org. UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by |
2021-05-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Daily Fines in JordanPalestinian refugees who illegally entered Jordan holding Syrian travel documents said the Jordanian authorities impose a sum of a dinar and a half (over 2 USD) on every day spent |
2021-05-05 | View |
Over 20 Shops Rehabilitated in Yarmouk CampShopkeepers in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, said they have started reconstructing their shops after they got permits to that end from local authorities. Activists told AGPS that |
2021-05-05 | View |
Violence against Students Reported in Northern Syria Displacement CampDisplaced Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in Deir Ballout camp, in Efrin, north of Syria, said their children have been subjected to violent treatment at the local school. A father |
2021-05-05 | View |
PLA Releases Captives following Presidential AmnestyA number of conscripts held captive by the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) were freed after Syrian President Bashar Assad issued a decree Sunday granting amnesty and reducing sentences for several |
2021-05-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Siraj Abu Reya Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Siraj Abu Reya has been secretly held in Syrian state-run prisons since 2014. Siraj, born in 1985, was arrested on January 05, 2014 in Ali AlWahsh neighborhood, in |
2021-05-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Earns PhD in Media with HonorPalestinian woman from Syria Lin Issa has earned a PhD in media with a first-class honor from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, India. Lin had earned high scores at Damascus |
2021-05-04 | View |
UNRWA Renews Contract with Aleppo HospitalsUNRWA has renewed its contracts with Faour Clinic and Martini Hospital for Surgical Operations in order to provide better healthcare services for Palestinian refugees north of Aleppo, including those sheltered |
2021-05-04 | View |
Humanitarian Condition Exacerbated by Theft of Power/Water Installations in AlHusainiya CampResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said water pumps and electricity wires have been stolen by anonymous thieves to sell them at cheap prices in the |
2021-05-04 | View |
AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped With Chronic Power OutagePalestinian families taking shelter in AlSabina refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the chronic power outages which often last for over 23 hours. Civilians said the power |
2021-05-04 | View |
62 Migrants Intercepted, 29 Rescued by Turkish Coast Guard62 migrants and two smugglers were intercepted by the Turkish authorities on May 3 as they tried to illegally leave the country through the Aegean coast. The migrants were transferred |
2021-05-04 | View |
18 Palestinian Journalists Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has recorded the death of 18 Palestinian journalists in Syria and the secret detention of dozens more since the outburst of deadly hostilities in March 2011, among whom academics |
2021-05-03 | View |
Palestinians Condemn Latest EU Resolution Targeting Refugee AgencyThe Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and other national factions have strongly condemned the language adopted by the European Parliament in its 2019 discharge resolution on European Union (EU) budget implementation |
2021-05-03 | View |
Syria Regime Imposes Charges on Vehicles in AlSayeda Zeinab CampThe Syrian regime’s Fourth Division imposed taxes on vehicles entering AlSayeda Zeinab town and its Palestinian refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq province. This comes after Syrian security forces recaptured |
2021-05-03 | View |
Palestinian Prisoners in Syria Excluded from Presidential AmnestySyrian President Bashar Assad issued a decree Sunday granting amnesty and reducing sentences for several categories of crime committed before May 2, state news agency SANA said. The Amnesty did |
2021-05-03 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Palestinians in Northern Syria Displacement CampsThe Palestine Commission for Relief and Development distributed food baskets to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, north of Syria. Palestinian refugees sheltered in Idlib |
2021-05-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Suffer Harsh Working ConditionsMore than ten years of bloody shootouts have severely affected the Syrian workforce and migrant workers in the war-torn country. Palestinian refugees have been worst affected by the conflict |
2021-05-02 | View |
Association of Displaced Palestinians Launched in Northern SyriaPalestinian activists have announced the launch of the Association of Displaced Palestinians in Northern Syria. In a statement emailed to AGPS, the association said it is an independent body made |
2021-05-02 | View |
Dutch Gov’t Strips Nationality from 6 Who Returned to SyriaThe Dutch government stripped six Dutch-Moroccan dual citizens of their Netherlands nationality on allegations that they traveled to Syria to join Islamic extremist group ISIS or other terrorist groups. |
2021-05-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Kasem Abdul Halim Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 10th YearPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Kasem Abdul Halim has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the tenth consecutive year. Mahmoud was arrested by Syrian security forces in Jaramana camp for |
2021-05-02 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in SyriaThe Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad in cooperation with Muhjat AlQuds Association distributed on May 2 relief items to 600 families who were displaced from Yarmouk Camp to the adjacent |
2021-05-02 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Fate of Missing Refugee in TurkeyThe family of Palestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Ahmed Es’id has called upon the Turkish and Greek authorities along with the International Red Cross and other humanitarian institutions to work |
2021-05-01 | View |
Palestine Refugee Agency Disappointed by European Parliament's Latest ResolutionThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said it was disappointed by the language adopted by the European Parliament in its 2019 |
2021-05-01 | View |
Coronavirus Cases Reported among Palestinians in GilinCoronavirus cases have been increasingly recorded among Palestinians sheltered in Gilin town, south of Syria. Activists have denounced the absence of anti-coronavirus measures and the violation of precautionary protocols. |
2021-05-01 | View |
Activists Warn of Blackmail as Prisoners Get Transferred to Damascus Lock-UpActivists have warned that the families of hundreds of Palestinian refugees secretly held in Syrian state jails have been blackmailed over their appeals for information following reports on the transfer |
2021-05-01 | View |
Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad Distributes Relief Items in Yarmouk CampThe Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad distributed relief items to residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. 200 families benefited from the move. Representatives of the Popular Conference |
2021-05-01 | View |
Over 36 Palestinians Killed by Chemical Weapons in SyriaThe Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare serves as a reminder of the “chemical massacre”, perpetrated on August 21, 2013 in Rif Dimashq, and which claimed the |
2021-04-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Northern Syria Displacement Camp Appeals for Urgent TreatmentPalestinian refugee Amer Abu Hamda, sheltered in northern Syria, has appealed for urgent medical treatment in nearby Turkey. Reporting from northern Syria, an AGPS correspondent said Amer, displaced from Yarmouk |
2021-04-30 | View |
2 Schools to Be Re-Opened in Yarmouk CampSyria’s Education Minister Darem Tabaa greenlighted the rehabilitation of the Yarmouk High School and Abdul Kader AlHusaini School, in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The schools are |
2021-04-30 | View |
Syria Consulate in Turkey Delays Booked MeetingsThe Syrian Consulate in Istanbul has cancelled all arranged meetings following the total lockdown imposed across Turkish provinces due to the unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases. Meetings which were scheduled |
2021-04-30 | View |
Fast-Breaking Meals Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in QudsayaMuhjat AlQuds Association in Syria distributed on April 29 some 200 Iftar meals to displaced Palestinian families sheltered in Syria’s Qudsaya town. Some 6,000 Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk |
2021-04-30 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp Enduring Protracted DisplacementTen years into the Syrian conflict, Palestinian refugees displaced from Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, to Latakia city have been confronted with increased hardship due to protracted displacement and the loss |
2021-04-29 | View |
Charity Banquet Held in Yarmouk CampThe Palestine Liberation Organization held a fast-breaking banquet for 200 families living in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. The residents hailed the move, which they said comes at a time |
2021-04-29 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Mohamed and Samir Abu Shteiwi Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian refugees Mohamed and Samir Ibrahim Abu Shteiwi have been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since 2013. The family told AGPS that Mohamed, born in 1957, was arrested on |
2021-04-29 | View |
Turkey Rescues 35 Migrants Pushed Back from GreeceTurkey on Tuesday rescued 53 asylum seekers in the Aegean Sea who were pushed back by the Greek Coast Guard into Turkish territorial waters, a security official said. The asylum |
2021-04-29 | View |
Meals Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Families in LebanonActivists, in cooperation with Saned – Europe group, distributed 200 meals to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in Lebanon’s western and central AlBekaa region. The move makes part of a |
2021-04-29 | View |
Armed Gang Grabs School in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAnonymous gunmen held sway on Tuesday, 10 pm, over AlNeirab School, located in AlNeirab refugee camp, and climbed over its walls in an attempt to grab its equipment. Civilians who |
2021-04-28 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian AssistancePalestinian refugees sheltered in Handarat Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have accused UNRWA and the other concerned relief institutions of dragging their feet over their appeals for |
2021-04-28 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Mistreatment by AlHaram CompanyResidents of Jaramana Camp have urged UNRWA to pressurize AlHaram Company for international transfer to cease mistreatment of Palestinian refugees who show up at the company’s office to withdraw their |
2021-04-28 | View |
UNRWA Pledges Transfer of Aid to Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon in USDUNRWA in Lebanon pledged to transfer cash grants to Palestinians of Syria at the earliest possible time in May and in USD or its equivalent exchange rate. UNRWA apologized for |
2021-04-28 | View |
Turkey Rescues 137 Migrants Pushed Back from GreeceIn three different operations, a total of 137 asylum seekers were rescued by Turkish coastal authorities off the coast of western Izmir province after they were pushed back by Greek |
2021-04-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Khader Released by Syrian Security ForcesPalestinian nurse Mahmoud Khader was released by Syrian security forces in Deraa, south of Syria, hours after he was arrested at the Freedom Square. Reporting from southern Syria, an AGPS |
2021-04-27 | View |
Real Estate Brokers Prevented from Manipulating Civilian Property in Yarmouk CampInstructions have been released by officials in charge of Yarmouk file to stand on guard to real estate brokers who have been attempting to buy/sell homes, shops, and civilian property |
2021-04-27 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlSayeda Zeinab Refugee CampResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have voiced deep concern over the health hazards inflicted by the trash mounds piled up across residential alleyways and |
2021-04-27 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Appeal for Internet AccessResidents of Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq province, continue to appeal for internet access portals and a telephone exchange system (interconnection). The General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) |
2021-04-27 | View |
Missing Palestinian Refugee Child Found in AlRamadan CampPalestinian child Mohamed Ismail AlSalati, aged 12, was found a few days after he disappeared from AlRamadan refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq. More than 330 Palestinian refugees from Syria, including |
2021-04-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Slam Popular Committees in Lebanon for Inciting Political RiftsActivists have accused popular Palestinian committees in Lebanon of inflaming political divisions and defaming Palestinian activists from Syria who have been speaking up for their inalienable rights. Speaking with AGPS |
2021-04-26 | View |
Fires Break Out in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAn AGPS correspondent in Aleppo said fires broke out at the house of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ter’il, in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo. Mohamed, his wife, and children sustained burns. Heavy |
2021-04-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies of Coronavirus in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Maymoun Fawzi Turki, aged 40, has died of the novel coronavirus in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo. Civilians have strongly condemned the Syrian authorities and international humanitarian organizations regarding |
2021-04-26 | View |
Humanitarian Drive Launched in Khan Eshieh CampActivists in Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees have embarked on a campaign to provide iftar (fast-breaking) meals to the vulnerable families sheltered in the area. Palestinian families taking refuge |
2021-04-26 | View |
Humanitarian Campaign Held in Solidarity with Palestinian Refugees AbroadThe Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad has launched a campaign to support Palestinian refugees in camps and shelters set up in foreign countries. The campaign will soon see the |
2021-04-26 | View |
Coronavirus-Related Death, New Cases Reported in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian refugee Ahmed Mahmoud AlHaj, from Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, has died of the novel coronavirus. At the same time, three residents of the camp have |
2021-04-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Launch Distress Calls over Water ScarcityResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been repeatedly cut off in the area due to breakdowns in the main water pumps as |
2021-04-25 | View |
Solar Panels Installed in Yarmouk Refugee CampThe Syrian authorities greenlighted a project to rehabilitate the electricity network in Yarmouk Camp using solar panels. Over recent years, the residents have frequently complained that power cables have been |
2021-04-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Wins Chest CompetitionPalestinian refugee child Hussam Jaber Yousef was honored by the Palestinian Sports Federation after he snatched the first place in a chest contest in Hums and the fourth place at |
2021-04-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muadh Ali Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Muadh Mahmoud Ali, born in 1995, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Muadh, raised in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, in Rif |
2021-04-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released by Syria Opposition Group after 3 YearsTahrir AlSham Commission in the northern Syrian province of Idlib released on April 21 the Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, after they kept him captive |
2021-04-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Struggling for SurvivalStreet beggars have increasingly been spotted in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, where humanitarian conditions have been squalid. Parents have also raised alarm bells over the striking upsurge in the |
2021-04-24 | View |
Street Sellers Swamp AlNeirab Refugee CampResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees said main access roads have been crammed with street stalls. The phenomenon sparked controversial responses in an area that has been gripped with |
2021-04-24 | View |
Civilians’ Life Threatened by Motorbike Riders in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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. |
2021-04-24 | View |
HRW Urges Denmark to Revise Its Decisions on Syria RefugeesHuman Rights Watch (HRW) strongly condemned the Danish government’s decision to remove “temporary protection” for Syrian refugees from Damascus. In a joint letter, analysts, researchers, and other experts on |
2021-04-24 | View |
CSOs: UNRWA Cash Grants to Be Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon SoonThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) promised to transfer cash aid to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon before Eid, according to |
2021-04-23 | View |
Child Goes Missing in AlRamadan Refugee CampPalestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Ismail AlSalati, aged 12, disappeared from Rif Dimashq province some four days earlier. His family, sheltered in AlRamadan camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif |
2021-04-23 | View |
Water Network to Be Rehabilitated in Yarmouk CampThe General Construction and Reconstruction Company said it has signed a contract with the General Water Company in Damascus in order to rehabilitate the water network in Yarmouk Camp for |
2021-04-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlBash Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Bassam AlBash, from Yarmouk camp, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Mohamed, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested on |
2021-04-23 | View |
Aid Items Distributed to Palestinian Refugees South of TurkeyThe Palestine Charity distributed cash and in-kind aid items to displaced Palestinian families from Syria in the southern Turkish city of Kilis. Iftar (fast-breaking) meals were also distributed to |
2021-04-23 | View |
Palestinian Authority Slammed for Voting “No” to Sanctions on Syria over Chemical Weapons UseThe Free Palestinian Syrian Assembly (Maseer) has strongly condemned the Palestinian Authority’s position regarding sanctions on Syria at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Voting on Syria |
2021-04-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from Turkish CustodyPalestinian refugee from Syria Abdul Rahman Dasouki, born in 2004, was released from Turkish custody, one week after he was arrested by Turkish police in Esenyurt city, in Istanbul, on |
2021-04-22 | View |
Vigil to Be Held Outside of UNRWA Office in BeirutLocal COSs have called on Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon to join a vigil slated to be held on Monday, April 26, outside of UNRWA office in Beirut. |
2021-04-22 | View |
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Visits UNRWA following Announcement of Aid ResumptionUnited States Ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy C. Shea visited on Tuesday the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Lebanon Field Office where |
2021-04-22 | View |
Food Items Distributed in Deraa Refugee CampThe Syrian Red Crescent Organization distributed on April 21 food baskets to Palestinian families in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Over 600 Palestinian families sheltered in the |
2021-04-22 | View |
3 Years after Syrian Regime Bombarded Yarmouk Camp…Civilian Bodies Still Trapped Under RubbleCivilian bodies have reportedly been trapped under rubble in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, three years after the Syrian fighter jets and Russian forces on April 19, 2018 |
2021-04-21 | View |
Water Pumped into AlSabina Camp following 10 Month BlackoutWater has been pumped into AlSabina camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, after the Power Ministry installed a new transformer to operate the main water pump. Over recent months |
2021-04-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Esam Sharfi Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Esam Ahmad Sharfi has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for seven years running. Esam, born in 1961, was arrested on January 5, 2014 by Syrian |
2021-04-21 | View |
UNRWA to Delay Cash Aid Delivery to Palestinians of SyriaActivists said UNRWA is expected to delay the transfer of cash grants for Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon. Speaking with AGPS, a Palestinian refugee said UNRWA’s cash assistance represents a |
2021-04-21 | View |
Food Aid Items Distributed in Handarat CampThe local committee of Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, distributed food baskets and children clothes to vulnerable families sheltered in the area. Palestinian |
2021-04-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in AlNeirab Camp Denounce Poor-Quality BreadThree bakeries in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees have been selling bread made out of stale bread instead of baking powder. Following complaints filed by the residents, the Directorate of |
2021-04-20 | View |
AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Power CrisisResidents of Haifa Street in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said power has been cut off across residential alleyways for the fifth consecutive day after power cables |
2021-04-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian PrisonPalestinian refugee Omar Mohamed Mahawesh, born in 1993, was released from Syrian prisons on April 19. Omar, a resident of Deraa refugee camp, south of Syria, had been locked up |
2021-04-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Coronavirus in SyriaPalestinian refugee Ahmad Abu Naser, sheltered in AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, has succumbed to COVID-19. Over recent months, hundreds of Palestinians in/from Syria have contracted the virus. In its |
2021-04-20 | View |
UNRWA Distributes Food Aid to Palestinian RefugeesUNRWA, in cooperation with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR), began on Tuesday, April 19, the distribution of food baskets to vulnerable Palestinian refugees in Syria. Every registered |
2021-04-20 | View |
UNRWA Launches Centralized Digital Learning Platform for Palestine Refugee StudentsThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has launched a new centralized digital education platform designed to improve education access for more than 540,000 refugee |
2021-04-20 | View |
Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped With Rubble PilesMounds of debris continue to be spotted everywhere across the ravaged Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, which has come under heavy shelling all the way through Syria’s ten-year conflict. Some |
2021-04-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Coronavirus in LebanonPalestinian refugee from Syria Emad Kaadan Abu Issa died of coronavirus in Lebanon. Emad, a resident of AlJalil camp in Baalbek, fled Yarmouk Camp in Damascus. So far, 22 Palestinians |
2021-04-19 | View |
Residents of AlRamadan Camp Raise Concerns over Increasing Coronavirus CasesResidents of AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to launch distress calls over the unabated coronavirus outbreak and the absence of protection drives in the area. The |
2021-04-19 | View |
Clinic Rehabilitated in Jaramana CampThe Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) reopened Ahmad Abu Omar Clinic in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees. The clinic provides reasonably-priced healthcare services to the local residents. In a Facebook statement |
2021-04-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Rami Suleiman Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Rami Suleiman, aged 40, has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for the eighth year running. Rami was kidnapped by the regime troops on July 7, 2013, at |
2021-04-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Mistreatment by Aid Transfer CompanyPalestinian refugees in Deraa, south of Syria, said they have been subjected to mistreatment by staffers of AlHaram company for international transfer. Speaking with AGPS, a number of refugees said |
2021-04-18 | View |
Water Crisis Takes Turn for Worse in AlHusainiya CampResidents of AlHusainiya refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been told that they can receive water supplies from wells only on Mondays and Thursdays due to frequent power blackouts affecting |
2021-04-18 | View |
Power Cut off East of Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp for 3rd DayResidents of the eastern neighborhood of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said power has been cut off for over three days. The families have called |
2021-04-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Netherlands Raise Funds for Local MosquePalestinian expatriates in the Netherlands who had been formerly sheltered in Syria’s Jaramana Camp have raised 400,000 Syrian pounds to buy audio materials for AlRahman Mosque. The move saw |
2021-04-18 | View |
Migrants in Unofficial Greek Camps Deprived of Much-Needed Cash AidGreece’s Migration Ministry announced on Thursday April 15 that it will cut off cash aid for asylum seekers as of July 1. The Ministry called on asylum seekers and migrants |
2021-04-18 | View |
AGPS: Over 1,700 Palestinian Refugees Secretly Held in Syrian PrisonsOn the Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, AGPS reiterates its deep concern about the condition of more than 1,700 refugees forcibly disappeared in Syria’s state-run lock-ups. AGPS data indicates that 1 |
2021-04-17 | View |
Palestinian Ambassador in Damascus, Resident of Yarmouk Camp Succumb to CoronavirusPalestinian Ambassador to Damascus Mahmoud Al-Khalidi died due to complications from coronavirus, Palestinian embassy in Damascus, Syria, announced on Saturday. “Al-Khalidi passed away in Jaffa Hospital in Damascus,” the |
2021-04-17 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Camp Grappling with Gas CrisisPalestinians taking refuge in AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo, north of Syria, have launched urgent appeals for gas and fuel supplies needed for cooking and heating. The residents said local markets |
2021-04-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Top Scorer Award in Syrian Youth LeaguePalestinian football player Udai Radwan Hassoun, born in 1994 in Hama city, won the top scorer award as part of the Syrian Youth League 2020/2021. Udai scored 21 goals in |
2021-04-17 | View |
Bread Packs Distributed in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAlKheir Campaign distributed 1,150 bread packs to residents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. All the way through Syria’s ten-year conflict, residents of Daraa Camp for |
2021-04-17 | View |
Vigil Held in Ramallah to Protest Assault on Palestinian Refugee WomanDozens of Palestinian refugees joined on Thursday, April 15, a vigil held by the Unified Palestinian Movement (UPM) in Ramallah in solidarity with an elderly Palestinian woman from Syria who |
2021-04-16 | View |
Activists Slam Reaction of Popular Committees to “Beirut Embassy Incident”Activists and CSOs have strongly condemned a statement issued by popular Palestinian committees in Lebanon in response to the assault targeting a Palestinian woman and other protesters outside of the |
2021-04-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Arrested in IstanbulPalestinian refugee from Syria Abdul Rahman Dasouki was arrested by Turkish police in Esenyurt city, in Istanbul, on April 15. Abdul Rahma, who fled Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, was arrested after |
2021-04-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in GazaPalestinian refugees from Syria joined a vigil held outside of the headquarters of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza to urge the agency to |
2021-04-16 | View |
During Holy Ramadan…Palestinian Refugees Struggling with Multiple Hardships in SyriaAfter more than 10 years of conflict, Palestine refugees continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups in Syria with immense humanitarian needs. Palestinian refugees in Syria (PRS) continue |
2021-04-16 | View |
Tension Flares Up South of Syria following Assassination of Palestinian RefugeeTension has been running high at Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, following the assassination of Palestinian refugee Sami Adnan Omar. Sami, born in 1994, was assassinated by |
2021-04-15 | View |
Water Cut Off in AlSabina Refugee Camp for over 10 MonthsPalestinian refugees in AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to sound distress signals over the acute water crisis in the area. The residents said water has been frequently cut off |
2021-04-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohi AlDeen Jodeh Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Mohyi AlDeen Mustafa Jodeh has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. The refugee, born in 1986, was arrested on January 5, 2014 |
2021-04-15 | View |
Refugee Children on Greek Islands Deprived of Right to EducationRefugee Support Aegean (RSA), a non-profit organisation, published a report tracking the different levels of barriers to education through the eyes of refugee children, their parents and education professionals across |
2021-04-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Assassinated in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Sami Adnan Omar, born in 1994, was assassinated by anonymous gunmen on Tuesday, April 13, in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Reporting from southern Syria |
2021-04-14 | View |
E-Campaign Condemns Assault on Palestinian Refugee Woman Outside of Beirut EmbassyPalestinian activists launched an e-campaign under the hashtag #MayYourHandGetBroken in protest at the assault carried out by a man called Atallah AlHassan, from the Palestine Embassy in Beirut, against a |
2021-04-14 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Food Aid to Palestinians of SyriaThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said food aid items will be distributed to the refugees, in cooperation with the General |
2021-04-14 | View |
Greece to Build Closed Camp for Lesbos MigrantsA new migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos has been given the go ahead after a vote by the local municipal council. The exact location of the camp |
2021-04-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Assaulted Outside of Beirut EmbassyA number of Palestinian refugees who launched calls for urgent humanitarian assistance were assaulted outside of the Palestine Embassy in Beirut. In a live footage circulated on social media networks |
2021-04-13 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Call for Equitable Bread DistributionPalestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, have called on the Syrian authorities to control bread distribution in order to avoid overcrowding outside of local bakeries. The |
2021-04-13 | View |
Medical Equipment Delivered to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesDirector of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), ambassador Anwar Abdul Hadi, sent medical supplies and a sum of money to the health center in Yarmouk Camp |
2021-04-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Mustafa Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Awad Mustafa has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Mohamed, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested in December 2013 by |
2021-04-13 | View |
UN Levels Heavy Criticism at Denmark over Repatriation of Syria RefugeesDenmark is facing growing criticism for a decision last year to revoke residence permits for Syrian refugees, citing a “safe” situation around Damascus, but the country is sticking to its |
2021-04-12 | View |
30 Palestinian Residents of Syria’s AlKabon Neighborhood Pronounced Dead since Conflict OutbreakAGPS has documented the death of 30 Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlKabon neighborhood, in Damascus, since the outburst of bloody hostilities in Syria. AGPS data indicates that 4,048 Palestinian |
2021-04-12 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Refugee Camp Denounce Bread CrisisResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, have sounded distress signals over the poor quality of bread packs sold in the area. Hundreds of civilians continue to line |
2021-04-12 | View |
Syrians, Persons with Equivalent Status Exempted from Civil Status FinesA presidential decree recently issued in Syria has ruled for exempting Syrian nationals and persons with similar status inside and outside Syria from civil status penalties. Decree No. 7 of |
2021-04-12 | View |
Dutch Journalist Documents Tragedy of Palestinians of SyriaDutch journalist Fernande Van Tets issued a new book entitled “Four Seasons in Damascus”, which provides a rare glimpse into the work of humanitarian workers in Syria and explains the |
2021-04-12 | View |
Syria Embassy Slaps 3,500 Fine on Palestinian Refugee in ThailandThe Syrian Embassy in Malaysia has imposed a fine of 3,500 USD on expatriates, including Palestinian refugees, who had lived in Syria and wish to have their legal situation |
2021-04-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Call for Vigil Outside of UNRWA Office in GazaA vigil is slated to be held on Tuesday by the Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians of Syria in Gaza to push for urgent humanitarian assistance by UNRWA. Sometime earlier, Director |
2021-04-11 | View |
Humanitarian Initiative Launched in Khan Dannun CampExpatriates formerly sheltered in Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have collected a sum of 1 million Syrian pounds for cash-stripped and vulnerable families in the camp |
2021-04-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Adel Diab Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Adel Adib Diab, aged 23, has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Adel was arrested on March 24, 2014 on his way |
2021-04-11 | View |
UNHCR Calls for Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccine for RefugeesThe UNHCR called for concerted international action and solidarity to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations, including for refugees and other forcibly displaced and stateless people. In a statement issued |
2021-04-11 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Grab Houses in Palestinian Refugee Camp of Khan EshiehPro-regime militias in Syria have been ravaging civilian homes in Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees and grabbing hold of evacuated buildings. Local sources told AGPS that Syrian security forces |
2021-04-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children in AlHusainiya Camp Exposed to Delinquency RiskResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees have called on UNRWA, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and international organizations defending children's human rights to work on securing children’s right to |
2021-04-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian ActionCivil committees of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon have called on the Palestinian Authority and international community to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to Palestinian refugees who have been struggling with |
2021-04-10 | View |
Stray Dogs Sway Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, have raised concerns over their children’s safety as packs of stray dogs have been spotted in and around the camp |
2021-04-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins 3rd Seat in Bodybuilding ContestPalestinian refugee from Syria Shadi Ahmad AlFar has won the third and fifth seats in the Ajman Bodybuilding Championship, which was wrapped up on April 9 under the auspices of |
2021-04-10 | View |
Palestinian Migrants Exposed to Escalating Racism on Greek IslandViolent and racist attacks against migrants and asylum-seekers, including Palestinian refugees, have skyrocketed on the Greek island of Kios. Palestinian refugees from Syria told AGPS that a Palestinian refugee sustained |
2021-04-09 | View |
UNRWA Transfers Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in JordanUNRWA delivered cash grants to Palestinians from Syria (PRS) in Jordan. Every registered family member received a cash grant of 84,960 Jordanian dinars. Those with Jordanian passports received 35 |
2021-04-09 | View |
US Resumes Aid to Palestine Refugee AgencyThe United States announced on Wednesday that it is contributing US $150 million to UNRWA, restoring its role as a decades-long friend and supporter of the UN agency that provides |
2021-04-09 | View |
HRW: Refugees Left Behind in Vaccine Rollout in LebanonThe Lebanese government’s Covid-19 vaccination program risks leaving behind marginalized communities, including refugees and migrant workers, Human Rights Watch said last week. Despite the government’s promises of an equitable program |
2021-04-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Maher Mahmoud Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Maher Khaled Mahmoud, born in 1994 and raised in AlHajar AlAswad in Syria, has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons for the eighth year running. Maher was |
2021-04-09 | View |
Health Condition of Palestinian Refugees at Risk in War-Torn SyriaEntering its 11th year, the Syrian conflict has severely impacted Palestinian refugees who have been living in the war-torn country after they were displaced from their homes in the Israeli-occupied |
2021-04-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Facing Squalid Conditions in Khan Dannun CampPalestinian refugee families taking shelter in Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the poor infrastructure and absence of vital facilities in the area. Water supplies have |
2021-04-08 | View |
Families of Palestinian Prisoners Blackmailed in Syria’s Jaramana CampThe families of hundreds of Palestinian refugees secretly held in Syrian state jails have been blackmailed over their appeals for information. Speaking with AGPS, activists said a so-called “Marwan Abu |
2021-04-08 | View |
Committee of Palestinians of Syria Calls for Urgent Humanitarian AssistanceThe Follow-Up Committee of Displaced Palestinians in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region lashed out at UNRWA and all other concerned bodies in Lebanon for dragging their feet over the dire situation of |
2021-04-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ali Fares Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Ali Fares, living in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the eighth year in a row. Ali was arrested by |
2021-04-08 | View |
UN: Explosive Contamination Jeopardizes Life of Palestinian Refugees in SyriaLandmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which are particularly unpredictable and difficult to detect, continue to put millions of people, including Palestine refugees, at risk, warned |
2021-04-07 | View |
Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp Grappling with Sanitation CrisisPalestinian refugee families in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the poor sanitation networks and improper sewage disposal. The displaced families warned of the life-threatening diseases |
2021-04-07 | View |
Turkey Contributes US$ 10 Million to Support Palestine RefugeesThe Government of Turkey has contributed US$ 10 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support of Palestine refugees |
2021-04-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Amjad Yakoob Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 6th YearPalestinian young man Ajmad Mohamed Yakoon, aged 18, has been secretly held in Syrian prisons since September 8, 2015. Amjad, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested by Syrian security |
2021-04-07 | View |
57 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Drown on Migration Route since Conflict OutbreakAGPS data indicates that 57 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 |
2021-04-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Handarat Camp Call for Reconstruction 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 |
2021-04-06 | View |
Telecommunications Network Cut Off in AlHusainiya CampResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees have railed against the blackouts in the landline service and internet connection. Civilians said local authorities attributed the breakdown to problems in the |
2021-04-06 | View |
Expatriate Pays Debts of Cash-Stripped Families in Jaramana CampA former resident of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees has paid the debts of the most vulnerable families in the camp. The donor, living in a foreign country, paid debt |
2021-04-06 | View |
Power Crisis ongoing in AlSabina CampPalestinian families taking shelter in AlSabina refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the chronic power outage which they said has also affected their access to potable water |
2021-04-06 | View |
Romania Announces New Contribution to UNRWAA high-level Romanian delegation led by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bogdan Aurescu, visited the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) |
2021-04-06 | View |
AGPS: 49 Palestinian Children Syria Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons49 Palestinian children have been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict in 2011, according to AGPS data. The minors’ ages vary between one |
2021-04-05 | View |
Security Forces in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Accused of Drug TraffickingResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq said pro-regime committees in the camp have been running a network of drug trafficking. Local sources said members of |
2021-04-05 | View |
Palestinian Woman Released from Syrian CustodyPalestinian refugee Rawan Rustom was released by Syrian security forces following escalation threats made by opposition groups. Rawan, a resident of AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, was arrested by Syrian |
2021-04-05 | View |
UNRWA: 100% of PRS in Jordan in Need of Cash AssistancePalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan are confronted with increased hardship and vulnerability, due to long-term displacement and difficult socio-economic conditions, coupled with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic |
2021-04-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ayman AlRefa’i Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 9th YearPalestinian refugee Ayman Ahmad AlRefai has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for nine consecutive years. Ayman, a resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, was kidnapped from his home |
2021-04-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Denied Legal ProtectionPalestinian 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 |
2021-04-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Women Arrested by Syrian IntelligencePalestinian refugee Rawan Esam Rustom was arrested by Syrian intelligence forces on Saturday on her way back from a Damascus prison, where her husband has been locked up. Rawan, a |
2021-04-04 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Slam Damascus Authorities for Blurring Identity of Yarmouk CampActivists have accused Damascus authorities of attempting to blur the historical and demographic character of Yarmouk Camp as a living witness to the Palestinian refugee plight. Palestinian Engineer Mohamed Lutfi |
2021-04-04 | View |
Aid Items Distributed in Yarmouk CampUNRWA distributed on March 31 relief items to vulnerable families in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The distributed items include food baskets, mats, mattresses, blankets, plastic water |
2021-04-04 | View |
Syrian Ministry Issues New Decisions Regarding School YearSyria’s Education Ministry on Saturday announced the end of the school year for kindergarten and basic education classes from first to fourth grades, along with the suspension of basic school |
2021-04-04 | View |
Turkey Rescues 231 Migrants Pushed Back from GreeceA total of 231 asylum seekers were rescued in the Aegean Sea in seven operations after they were pushed back by Greece into Turkish territorial waters, Turkey’s Coast Guard Command |
2021-04-04 | View |
AGPS: Damascus Unsafe Zone for Palestinian RefugeesAGPS has deemed Damascus and Rif Dimashq among other cities in Syria as unsafe places for Palestinian and Syrian returnees. In its report issued on October 12, 2020 under the |
2021-04-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Denounce Delay of UNRWA AidPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan have denounced delays in aid delivery by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The refugees |
2021-04-03 | View |
Palestinians in Northern Syria Rally on Land DayPalestinians in AlBal camp, north of Syria, joined rallies held to mark the 45th anniversary of the Palestinian Land Day. March 30 marks the 45th anniversary of the Palestinian Land |
2021-04-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muawiya AlFout Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Muawiya AlFout, aged 37, has been secretly detained in Syria’s state run lock-ups for the 8th consecutive year. Muawiya was kidnapped by Syrian government forces on September 20 |
2021-04-03 | View |
Aid Items Distributed to Palestinians from Syria in TurkeyLive With Dignity Association distributed food boxes worth 300 Turkish liras each to displaced Palestinian and Syrian refugees in the southern Turkish city of Kilis. The association also handed over |
2021-04-03 | View |
Turkish Interior Minister Pledges to Enhance Situation of Palestinian RefugeesTurkey’s Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu pledged to enhance the dire humanitarian situation of Palestinian refugees in Turkey. The promises were made as he received a delegation from the Palestine Embassy |
2021-04-02 | View |
AGPS Report: Pushbacks of Palestinian Refugees from Europe to Syria Life-ThreateningOn October 12, 2020, AGPS issued a new report entitled “Europe: Deportation of Palestinians of Syria”. The report takes Palestinians fleeing Damascus and its suburbs as a case study |
2021-04-02 | View |
UNRWA Pledges to Transfer Cash Grants to Palestinians of Syria in USDUNRWA’s Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said the Agency will transfer cash aid to Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon in US dollars. During a visit to Ein AlHiwleh refugee camp, in the |
2021-04-02 | View |
Leaked Document: Israeli Soldiers Buried in Yarmouk CampFormer Israeli Security Minister Naftali Bennett revealed a document in Arabic, allegedly written by late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, indicating the place of burial of three Israeli soldiers killed in |
2021-04-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Arrested in Ein AlHilweh CampFatah security forces deployed in Ein AlHilweh refugee camp, south of Lebanon, arrested three Palestinian activists from Syria on Wednesday, March 31, after they launched calls for a vigil outside |
2021-04-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Rally Outside of Palestine Embassy in BeirutA number of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon have joined a rally held outside of the Palestine Embassy in Beirut to call for urgent humanitarian assistance. The refugees urged |
2021-04-01 | View |
Vulnerable Palestinian Families in Jordan in Need of Emergency AssistanceActivists have sounded the alarm over vulnerable Palestinian refugees in Jordan in light of the multiple hardships inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. In appeals emailed to AGPS, the activists called |
2021-04-01 | View |
Prisoners’ Families Blackmailed in SyriaThe families of hundreds of Palestinian refugees secretly held in Syrian state jails have been blackmailed over their appeals for information. Hundreds of families have paid large sums of money |
2021-04-01 | View |
Residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Denounce Movement RestrictionsResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp and adjacent areas have denounced the arbitrary closure of access roads, blocking their access to their schools and workplaces. Recently, Syrian security forces have fenced |
2021-04-01 | View |
Council of Europe: Asylum Seekers Should Not Be Pushed Back to Unsafe Countries“European countries are failing to protect refugees and migrants trying to reach Europe via the Mediterranean. Backsliding in the protection of the lives and rights of refugees and migrants is |
2021-04-01 | View |
AGPS Calls on UNRWA to Urgently Assist Palestinians of Syria in EgyptAGPS has called upon UNRWA to develop an emergency aid plan for the Palestinians of Syria (PRS) in Egypt, where they have been grappling with a squalid humanitarian condition. AGPS |
2021-03-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Mark Land DayPalestinians in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, north of Syria, joined rallies held to mark the 45th session of the Palestinian Land Day. March 30 marks the 45th anniversary of |
2021-03-31 | View |
3 Classrooms Suspended at AlHusainiya Camp over Coronavirus PropagationJala School, run by UNRWA, in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees has suspended courses at three classrooms after confirmed COVID-19 cases have been recorded among students. The residents have expressed |
2021-03-31 | View |
UNRWA to Resume Aid to Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA said on Thursday that food aid distribution for Palestinians of Syria will be carried out as of April 12. This came after the Agency re-adjusted the exchange rate of |
2021-03-31 | View |
Palestinian Family Secretly Held in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearAGPS continues to sound alarm bells over the mysterious fate of several Palestinian families who have been held captive in Syrian dungeons. The list of missing families includes Mouloud Khaled |
2021-03-31 | View |
UNRWA Calls for Urgent Assistance of Palestine RefugeesAt the 5th Brussels conference on "Supporting the Future of Syria and of the Region", the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) |
2021-03-30 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Gas DearthPalestinian refugee families in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the poor sanitation networks and improper sewage disposal. The displaced families warned of the life-threatening diseases |
2021-03-30 | View |
Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp Grappling with Sanitation CrisisPalestinian refugee families in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the poor sanitation networks and improper sewage disposal. The displaced families warned of the life-threatening diseases |
2021-03-30 | View |
European Parliament: Syria Unsafe Place for Refugees’ ReturnOn Thursday, 11 March 2021, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the Syrian conflict – 10 years after the uprising, by a large majority of votes; 568 for, 79 |
2021-03-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlAskari Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ali AlAskari has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for seven years running. Mohamed was arrested by Syrian security forces in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian |
2021-03-30 | View |
Education Services for Palestine Refugees at Risk in War-Torn SyriaPalestinian refugee schoolchildren and students continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the ten-year warfare in Syria, amidst a deadly pandemic outbreak. AGPS annual report about the situation |
2021-03-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival in Aleppo Refugee CampPalestinian refugees have been grappling with dire conditions in Handarat due to the lack of humanitarian assistance and life-saving services. The majority of families have been taking shelter in buildings |
2021-03-29 | View |
Activists Raise Alarm over Coronavirus Propagation in Khan Eshieh CampActivists from Khan Eshieh camp have called on the residents to keep to safety protocols and preventive measures in order to avoid more coronavirus infections in the camp. The calls |
2021-03-29 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Refugee Camp Denounce Property-TheftPalestinian refugee families in Jaramana camp, in Rif Dimashq, have raised concerns over the increasing abductions, home-burglary attempts, and sexual harassment reported in the area, particularly overnight due to chronic |
2021-03-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar Adnan Za’za’ Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Omar Adnan Zaaza’ has been held in Syrian government prisons for over seven years running. Omar was kidnapped by the Syrian government forces in 2014 from his workplace |
2021-03-29 | View |
Following Pressure, Palestinians from Syria Cancel Lebanon VigilPalestinians from Syria have canceled a vigil which was slated to be held outside of the Palestine Embassy in Lebanon to push for urgent humanitarian action. The move comes following |
2021-03-28 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Call for Suspending Classes over Coronavirus PropagationPalestinian families sheltered in Jaramana refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, launched calls for suspending classes at UNRWA-run schools as increasing coronavirus cases have been reported in the area. The residents |
2021-03-28 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Strive to Secure Oxygen CylindersResidents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have embarked on a campaign to secure oxygen cylinders for coronavirus-stricken cases in the area. Activists have launched calls for |
2021-03-28 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Woman from Syria Holds Cultural Exhibition in GermanyPalestinian refugee Rana Mahmoud Ayed, displaced from Yarmouk Camp, held an exhibition to present Palestinian culture in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia. Paintings showing Palestinian heritage, cuisine, and culture were put on |
2021-03-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wael Daloul Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Wael Daloul has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Wael was arrested by Syrian security forces on January 06, 2013 in Jaramana |
2021-03-28 | View |
Suicide Attempts Increasingly Reported among Palestinians of Syria11 years into the Syrian conflict, Palestinian refugees sheltered in the war-torn country continue to suffer multiple hardships. Scores of them sustained severe traumas. A number of Palestinian refugees |
2021-03-27 | View |
Body of Palestinian Member of Pro-Regime Battalion in Syria Burned to DeathPalestinian refugees have railed against the increasing deaths reported among conscripts at the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), a affiliated with the Syrian regime. Recently, Palestinian refugee Shadi Khaled Sai’d, born |
2021-03-27 | View |
Damascus Authorities: Yarmouk’s Widely-Condemned Reconstruction Plan Under ExaminationMember of Damascus Executive Office, Samir Jazaerli, said the controversial rehabilitation plan of Yarmouk Camp has not been canceled and is being examined by the Syrian Council of Ministers. He |
2021-03-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Khaled Mohamed AlShafe’i Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Khaled Mohamed AlShafe’i has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 10th consecutive year Khaled, a resident of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq |
2021-03-27 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugee North of Syria Sells Shoes to Buy Children’s MilkOver 1,450 displaced Palestinian families taking shelter in displacement camps set up in northern Syria have been struggling with squalid humanitarian conditions. A refugee called Mohamed Adnan found no |
2021-03-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Express Deep Concern over Security Turmoil in Syria’s AlMuzeireeb TownPalestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town have expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area due to increasing assassination attempts and arbitrary shootouts. Dozens of assassination operations have |
2021-03-26 | View |
Palestinian Asylum-Seekers Subjected to Medical Neglect on Greek IslandPalestinian asylum seekers sheltered on the Greek island of Kos said they have been deprived of healthcare services and hygiene kit needed to protect themselves against the coronavirus pandemic. A |
2021-03-26 | View |
280 Palestinian Refugees Affiliated with PLA Killed in War-Torn Syria280 Palestinian refugees fighting alongside PLA forces have been pronounced dead since the outbreak of the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic. AGPS data indicates that most of the casualties |
2021-03-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Khaled Khalil Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Khaled Mohamed Khalil AlTobeh, a resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Khaled, in his 30s |
2021-03-26 | View |
AGPS: Vulnerable Palestinian Communities Worst Affected by Syrian WarfareAGPS has expressed deep concern over the condition of elderly Palestinian refugees, minors, and women, who have been most affected by the bloody warfare and its ensuing socio-economic crises since |
2021-03-25 | View |
UNRWA to Re-Adjust Cash Aid to Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA said the Agency will re-adjust the exchange rate of its cash grants to Palestinians of Syria from 34,000 Syrian pounds per every registered refugee to 60,000. |
2021-03-25 | View |
Rights Group Urges UNRWA to Increase Cash Grants to Palestinians of SyriaAssociation 302 for Defense of Refugees Rights said UNRWA cash grants to Palestinians of Syria are insufficient and do not meet their basic needs. The Association urged UNRWA to increase |
2021-03-25 | View |
Damascus Meeting Underscore Services Procurement in Yarmouk CampMember of the executive Office of Damascus Governorate Samir Jazaerli said he discussed with six international organizations the condition of vital facilities and services provision in and around Damascus Governorate |
2021-03-25 | View |
UK commits £12.6M to United Nations Relief and Works AgencyThe United Kingdom announced a contribution of £12.6m to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), bringing the UK’s bilateral contribution for Financial Year April 2020 - March |
2021-03-25 | View |
Palestinians in Northern Syria Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian AssistanceDisplaced Palestinian families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, north of Syria, have appealed for humanitarian aid from Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1948 (present-day Israel). The families continue |
2021-03-24 | View |
AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Transportation CrisisResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give them daily lifts to their destinations |
2021-03-24 | View |
UNRWA to Increase Aid to Palestinians of SyriaSources close to UNRWA said the Agency will increase its cash grants to Palestinians of Syria from 34,000 Syrian pounds per every registered refugee to 68,000. Vulnerable |
2021-03-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over UNRWA “Eye Print” SurveyPalestinian refugees have voiced deep concern over an “eye print” survey to be carried out by UNRWA in its five fields of operations, primarily Lebanon. The refugees said the project |
2021-03-24 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Ahmed and Mahmoud Tamim Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian brothers Ahmad and Mahmoud Tamim have been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for over seven years. Ahmed was arrested on May 15, 2014. Mahmoud was arrested on March |
2021-03-24 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Residents Condemn Apathy of Syrian AuthoritiesActivists and residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees have slammed Damascus authorities over their apathy regarding their appeals to reconstruct destroyed premises and facilitate civilians’ return to the camp |
2021-03-23 | View |
Classes Suspended in Jaramana Refugee Camp Due to Coronavirus CasesThe UNRWA-run Kafr Sabet Primary School in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said 1st grade classes will be suspended until the end of the week due to |
2021-03-23 | View |
Report: Health Condition of Palestinians of Syria at RiskAGPS annual report about the situation of Palestinians of Syria (PRS) in 2020 said PRS’ humanitarian condition has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic and the absence of healthcare services |
2021-03-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Granted Membership of Swedish Writers’ UnionPalestinian academic Ahmed Mustafa AlBash has been granted membership at the Swedish Writers’ and Translators’ Union. AlBash told AGPS that the move carries two messages: On the one hand, it |
2021-03-23 | View |
AGPS Reiterates Calls for Sharing “Untold Stories” about Palestinians of SyriaAGPS renews calls for participation in the “Untold Stories” competition. This is your chance to tell your or someone else’s story that has been left out of history books and |
2021-03-23 | View |
Palestinian Staffer at UNRWA Missing from DamascusPalestinian refugee Wasim Ahmed Taameh, a resident of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, disappeared on Thursday March 18, 2021 from AlMezzeh area, in Damascus. Taameh has been |
2021-03-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Wins Chest ContestPalestinian refugee Hosam Jaber Yousef, from AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, won the chess championship in Hums. He won the fifth place at the Republic Chess Championship held in Latakia. |
2021-03-22 | View |
Lebanon Vocational Center Offers University Grants to Palestinians from SyriaTamkeen Vocational Institute is offering scholarships for Syrian students and Palestinian students from Syria pursuing their 3rd year BA studies. The grant includes tuition fees and personal expenses. In recent |
2021-03-22 | View |
Popular Committee at Naher AlBared Camp Calls On Palestinians from Syria to Sign Up for Humanitarian AidThe popular committee in Naher AlBared camp, north of Lebanon, called on Palestinians of Syria in the camp and its environs, to register their names and update their personal data |
2021-03-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Mohamed Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed, born in 1994, has been secretly held in Syrian prisons for 8 years running. Mohamed was arrested on May 27, 2014 at a checkpoint in |
2021-03-22 | View |
On Mother’s Day…Palestinian Refugee Women in Syria Facing Multiple HardshipsAGPS has documented the death of hundreds of Palestinian women and the enforced disappearance of several others in the embattled Syrian territories. Data released by AGPS on the International Mother’s |
2021-03-21 | View |
Palestinian Women in Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp Denied Their Basic RightsWomen in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees have been denied their basic rights. Many of them have lost their children and/or husbands as a result of war-related incidents. Several others |
2021-03-21 | View |
Fires Break Out at Palestinian Refugee House in AleppoFires broke out overnight on Saturday at the house of Palestinian refugee Marwan Mohamed Azzam, in AlFurkan, west of Aleppo city, resulting in heavy material damage. The fires were caused |
2021-03-21 | View |
Deaths Reported as Greek Coast Guard Push Back 7 Migrants into Aegean CoastAt least three people died and one more is missing after the Greek Coast Guard dumped a group of asylum-seekers into the Aegean Sea, Turkish authorities said Friday. The Turkish |
2021-03-21 | View |
8 Countries Deemed by Swedish Migration Authorities to Be Safe DestinationsThe Swedish Migration Agency set a list of eight safe destinations to which asylum seekers will be returned. The destinations are Albania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Chile, Kosovo, Mongolia, Macedonia, Serbia, and |
2021-03-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Launch Cry for Help from AlgeriaThe brutal conflict in Syria has forced thousands of Palestinian refugees to flee the war-torn country in search of safer shelters. Hundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) who have |
2021-03-20 | View |
UN: 10 Years of Multiple Hardships for Palestine Refugees in SyriaTen years after demonstrations started in Syria, over half of the Palestine refugees in the country have been displaced at least once because of the brutal conflict that ensued, including |
2021-03-20 | View |
Rights Group: 25,000 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Struggling for Survival in LebanonPalestinian Human Rights Organization (HAHED) said that 25,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) have been facing dire conditions across Lebanese villages and refugee camps. SHAHED said in its annual |
2021-03-20 | View |
Swedish Migration Agency: Syria Migrants in Need of ProtectionThe Swedish Migration Agency said asylum seekers from Syria are still in need of protection as the status quo has not changed in Syria. Over recent years, the Swedish Migration |
2021-03-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Adham Mohamed Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Adham Kheir Mohamed, born in 1990, has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Adham was arrested by Syrian security forces on May |
2021-03-20 | View |
Humanitarian Drive Launched in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, along with Palestinian expatriates have embarked on a campaign to pay the debts of vulnerable families in the area. AlNeirab camp |
2021-03-19 | View |
Transportation Crisis Rocks AlAyedeen Camp in HumsResidents of AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give them daily lifts to their destinations and workplaces |
2021-03-19 | View |
AlSayeda Zeinab Cordoned Off with Sand Barriers in SyriaSyrian security forces fenced off access roads connecting Babila, Hjeira, and AlSayeda Zeinab towns with sand barriers and without prior notice. Informed sources told AGPS that the closure was carried |
2021-03-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Running for Membership at Germany Immigrants CouncilPalestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Nejmah said he will be running for membership at the Immigrants' Advisory Council in the city of Leipzig, in Saxony, in eastern Germany. The |
2021-03-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Samer Salal Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Samer Salel has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 9th consecutive year. Samer was arrested by Syrian security forces deployed in Jaramana in 2012. His |
2021-03-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival in War-Torn SyriaMore than ten years into the Syrian conflict, Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria (PRS) continue to struggle with growing poverty and economic hardship. The crisis in Syria has been one |
2021-03-18 | View |
House Detonated by Regime Forces in AlMuzeireebPanic flared up among Palestinian refugees taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town after Syrian government forces blew up a house they mined in the area on claims that a wanted man |
2021-03-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Denounce Bread Dearth in Northern Syria Displacement CampDisplaced Palestinian and Syrian families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, in northern Syria, have denounced the sharp decrease in bread quantities distributed by AFAD organization. Every person receives two |
2021-03-18 | View |
Teachers in AlHusainiya Camp Facing Squalid ConditionInstructors in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have been facing dire conditions due to salary decreases at government-run schools, where a tutor receives no more than 70 |
2021-03-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Bayan Jumu’a, aged 19, has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian prisons for the 6th consecutive year. Bayan was arrested on March 17, 2015 at Palestine Street checkpoint in |
2021-03-18 | View |
Palestinian Conscripts in Syria Subjected to MistreatmentConscripts at the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian regime, have denounced the negligence and mistreatment they have been facing inside military barracks. The conscripts said they have |
2021-03-17 | View |
Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camp Facing Squalid ConditionsSome 25 displaced Palestinian families taking refuge in ramshackle and poorly-equipped tents set up in AlBal Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo’s northern outskirts, north of Syria, continue to launch |
2021-03-17 | View |
Japan Contributes US$ 1.8 Million for Food Assistance to Palestine RefugeesThe Government of Japan contributed US$ 1.8 Million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) operations in Syria. UNRWA said |
2021-03-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Girl Wins Damascus Chess Championship11-year-old Palestinian schoolgirl Luna Fadi Mohamed, raised in Syria’s Khan Dannun refugee camp, has won the second prize (-12) in a chess championship held in Rif Dimashq province on 15-16/03/2021 |
2021-03-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Abdul Rahim Saleh Awad Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian young man Abdul Rahim Saleh Awad has been secretly held in Syrian regime prisons for the eighth year running. The refugee was arrested by Syrian security forces on April |
2021-03-17 | View |
Russia Digs Up Graves in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria in Search of Dead Israeli SpyRussian forces in Syria have spent the past weeks excavating a cemetery in a refugee camp in search of the body of a prominent former Israeli spy, according to Israeli |
2021-03-16 | View |
Swedish Embassy in Lebanon: Funds Needed to Rehabilitate Yarmouk CampThe Swedish embassy said following a visit to Yarmouk Camp that resources are insufficient to cover the residents’ basic needs despite generous contributions by Sweden and other donor parties. The |
2021-03-16 | View |
Mortars Hit AlMuzeireeb TownThree mortar shells have slammed into AlMuzeireeb town, where violent clashes broke out between the regime forces and opposition gunmen. Fighters from the Fourth Division fired mortars, after injuries |
2021-03-16 | View |
Palestinian Scholars Push For Humanitarian Assistance of Palestinians North of SyriaThe Association of Palestine Scholars in Syria called for boosting support to Palestinian refugees in northern Syria. This came in an event held by the Association on the occasion of |
2021-03-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud AlSaabi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 10th YearPalestinian refugee Mahmoud AlSaabi has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for the tenth consecutive year. Mahmoud was arrested by Syrian security forces at his home in AlRaml |
2021-03-16 | View |
AGPS Launches Opinion Poll about Yarmouk CampAGPS has called on Palestinian refugees to fill out an opinion poll about the reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp. The answers will serve as references for future studies about the situation |
2021-03-15 | View |
Palestine Refugees Call for Increasing UN AidPalestinian refugees in Syria have called on UNRWA to increase humanitarian aid and cash grants and to deliver them to the concerned refugees on a monthly rather than a trimestrial |
2021-03-15 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Camp Denounce Manipulation Gas DistributionDisplaced Palestinian families in AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, said they have been cheated by gas suppliers who have been providing them with cylinders that run |
2021-03-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Level Heavy Criticism at Damascus Authorities over Poor ServicesActivists in Yarmouk Camp lashed out at Damascus Governorate which they said continues to turn its back on the residents’ appeals for vital services. The residents said local authorities have |
2021-03-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Girl Honored by Berlin SchoolLynar Grun Schule in Berlin honored the Palestinian schoolgirl Farah Mootaz Khalaf who earned the highest score in her 4th grade exams. Farah’s family fled Syria’s Deraa Camp for Palestinian |
2021-03-15 | View |
135,000 Palestine Refugees in Syria Belong to Most Vulnerable CategoriesFor the last ten years, Syria has been devastated by prolonged conflict, destroying countless lives and displacing millions. According to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees |
2021-03-14 | View |
Residents of Deraa Refugee Camp Appeal for Reconstruction of Vital FacilitiesResidents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, have called on the international human rights organizations to work on rehabilitating schools and vital premises, particularly healthcare facilities, which |
2021-03-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Appeal for Life-Saving MedicinesJaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to launch distress signals over the acute shortage in much-needed medicines and medical kit. The residents said expired medicines have |
2021-03-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Fayad Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Saoud Fayad, in his 50s, has been secretly held in Syrian prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Mohamed, a resident of AlHusainiya Camp and the father of |
2021-03-14 | View |
21 Migrants Pushed Back by Greek Authorities21 migrants were forcibly pushed back by Greek Coast Guard as they tried to disembark on Greek islands. The pushback took place onboard an orange-colored liferaft that set sail off |
2021-03-14 | View |
42 Palestinian Refugees from/in War-Torn Syria Pronounced Dead in 2020AGPS report documenting the situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2020 has recorded the death of 42 Palestinian refugees in 2020. The list includes five refugees who drowned at sea |
2021-03-13 | View |
AGPS Renews Calls for Sharing “Untold Stories” about Palestinians of SyriaAGPS renews calls for participation in the “Untold Stories” competition. This is your chance to tell your or someone else’s story that has been left out of history books |
2021-03-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Syria Bodybuilding ChampionshipPalestinian refugee Mohamed Na’im has won the first seat as part of a bodybuilding contest held in Jaramana on March 12. Hundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have achieved |
2021-03-13 | View |
4 Members of Palestinian Family Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsFour members of the Palestinian Daoud family have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian state-run prisons. The four family members are: Nour Ahmad Daoud, born in 1987, a resident of |
2021-03-13 | View |
34 Migrants Rescued off Turkish Seashore34 irregular migrants were rescued off Karaburun seashore, in Izmir, due to bad weather conditions. The migrants were transferred to the regional migration directorate. Turkey has served as a major |
2021-03-13 | View |
Rights Group Urges UNHRC to Save Palestinian Refugee Families in Northern Syria Displacement CampsThe Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) sounded the alarm over the calamitous situation of Palestinian refugees taking shelter in displacement camps set up in northern Syria. This came in an oral |
2021-03-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Jordan Urge UNRWA to Transfer Cash AidPalestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan have called on UNRWA to deliver the third batch of emergency cash. The refugees said they have been grappling with increasing hardship due to |
2021-03-12 | View |
Swedish Delegation Shows Up in Yarmouk CampA Swedish delegation accompanied by UNRWA staffers and representatives of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) paid a visit to Yarmouk Camp to inspect UNRWA premises in the |
2021-03-12 | View |
Murderer of Palestinian Refugee Woman Caught by Greek PoliceGreek authorities arrested Abdul Hadi AlBaaj, accused of killing the Palestinian girl Israa Maatouk. The murderer was identified by Palestinian activist Shukri Abu Aoun in Thessaloniki before he turned |
2021-03-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Yehya AlBash Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2012Palestinian refugee Yehya Ahmad AlBash, born in 1960, has been incarcerated in Syrian government prisons for eight consecutive years. Yehya was kidnapped by the government forces on October 5, 2012 |
2021-03-12 | View |
Polyglot Palestinian Girl Gets Highest Score at Damascus UniversityPalestinian student Lama Abu Shkeir has garnered the highest score at the department of Spanish Literature at Damascus Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences. Aged 21, Lama masters eight languages: |
2021-03-11 | View |
Classrooms Shut in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria over Coronavirus PropagationClasses have been partly suspended at the UNRWA-run Damon School in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees after two cases of coronavirus were reported among schoolchildren. The instructor has also |
2021-03-11 | View |
Palestinian Red Crescent Delegation Visits AlAyedeen Camp in HumsA Red Crescent delegation led by Dr. Atef Ibrahim paid a visit on March 11 to Bisan Hospital in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums city. The delegation inspected |
2021-03-11 | View |
New Visa Procedures Issued by Syrian Embassy for Military ConscriptsThe Syrian Embassy in Beirut issued on March 10 new instructions regarding visas for military conscripts in Syria. The Embassy said in a statement that visas for conscripts residing in |
2021-03-11 | View |
European Countries Accused of Endangering Lives of Refugees Crossing MediterraneanThe Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights said European countries must urgently change their migration policies which endanger refugees and migrants crossing the Mediterranean “European countries are failing to |
2021-03-11 | View |
Activists Launch Legal Move against Sweden over Asylum Seeking ApplicationsThe Association of Refugees’ Rights in Sweden has initiated a legal action against the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in response to the latter’s apathy regarding Palestinian refugees who |
2021-03-10 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally Outside of Gaza OfficePalestinian refugees from Syria joined a vigil held outside of the headquarters of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza to push for urgent humanitarian |
2021-03-10 | View |
Humanitarian Situation in AlNeirab Camp Exacerbated by Transportation CrisisResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo continue to launch cries for help over the transportation crisis, saying workers and students have also had difficulties getting to their |
2021-03-10 | View |
Suspected Coronavirus Cases Reported in Jaramana CampResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees called on administrations of UNRWA-run schools to reveal the real number of coronavirus cases among students and teaching staff. The residents continue to |
2021-03-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Jalil Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Ahmad Diab Jalil, aged 30, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-up for the eighth year running. Ahmad, a student of Chemistry at Damascus University |
2021-03-10 | View |
AGPS Issues Annual Report about Situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2020The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) has issued its annual report documenting the situation of Palestinian refugees in/from Syria in 2020. Entitled “Palestinians of Syria: The Search for |
2021-03-09 | View |
Emergency State Declared in AlNeirab Camp over Coronavirus PropagationA state of emergency has been declared by medics in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees after a number of students tested positive for the highly-contagious coronavirus. Reporting from Aleppo, an |
2021-03-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Overburdened by Visa Renewal FeesThousands of Palestinians 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 |
2021-03-09 | View |
Residents of Deraa Camp Sound Alarm over Property-TheftProperty-theft attempts have increasingly been reported in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. The residents attributed the phenomenon to uncontrolled drug consumption and increasing unemployment rates. |
2021-03-09 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp Gripped with Water CrisisPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been frequently cut off across residential neighborhoods. The residents have warned of the repercussions of the |
2021-03-09 | View |
On Women’s International Day, AGPS Calls on Int’l Community to Protect Palestinian Refugee Women in/from SyriaAGPS calls on the international community to speak up for Palestinian refugee women in/from Syria and work on securing their basic human rights. AGPS has documented the death of 487 |
2021-03-08 | View |
Suspected Coronavirus Cases Reported in AlNeirab CampDozens of suspected coronavirus cases have been reported in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. Local sources told AGPS that 55 students at the |
2021-03-08 | View |
Vaccination Campaign Launched in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaA campaign to vaccinate refugee children aged below five years-old against poliomyelitis has seen the day in displacement camps across the war-ravaged Syrian territories. In live photos, medics and paramedics |
2021-03-08 | View |
CSOs Urge Palestine Embassy to Include Palestinians of Syria in Humanitarian AidThe Association of CSOs in Lebanon urged the Palestinian Embassy and the Palestine Liberation Organization in Beirut to include Palestinian refugees from Syria in humanitarian emergency responses and cash aid |
2021-03-08 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally in GazaPalestinian refugees from Syria joined a vigil held outside of the headquarters of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Gaza to push for urgent humanitarian action regarding the squalid situation |
2021-03-08 | View |
487 Female Palestinian Refugees Die of War-Related Incidents in SyriaAGPS has documented the death of hundreds of Palestinian women and the enforced disappearance of several others in the embattled Syrian territories. AGPS data indicates that as many as 487 |
2021-03-07 | View |
Over 90% of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Live in PovertyPoverty rates have reached a zenith in Palestinian refugee camps in Syria due to the sharp decrease in the exchange rate of the Syrian pound compared to the USD and |
2021-03-07 | View |
UNRWA to Transfer Aid to Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA said that the first batch of the 2021 cash grants will be distributed to Palestinian refugees in Syria in cooperation with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) |
2021-03-07 | View |
CSOs Speak Up for Palestinians of SyriaRepresentatives of the Popular Committees of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon paid a visit on March 4 to Palestinian activist Dr. Ahmad Abdul Hadi in his Beirut office to brief |
2021-03-07 | View |
Cash Aid Distributed to Vulnerable Palestinian Families in AnkaraFIDAR Association, in partnership with Marhama charity, distributed cash aid to 50 Palestinian families from Syria in Ankara. Unofficial data indicates that 22,000 Palestinian refugees have sought shelter in |
2021-03-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Women in Syria Seek Livelihoods to Feed Starved FamiliesScores of Palestinian refugee women sheltered in Syria have served as their families’ sole breadwinners. Entering its 11th year, the warfare has forced women to break down gender locks |
2021-03-06 | View |
House Ravaged by Fire in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFires broke out at a house in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, resulting in heavy material damage. Firefighters rushed to the scene and put out the fires |
2021-03-06 | View |
Committee Urges Palestinians from Syria to Rally in GazaThe Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians of Syria in Gaza called on Palestinian returnees from Syria, Libya, and Yemen to join a vigil slated to be held on Sunday, March 07 |
2021-03-06 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Ahamd and Mohamed Awad Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian brothers Mohamed and Ahmad Awad have been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for the seventh year running. Mohamed, born in 1986, was arrested in Hama city on |
2021-03-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Call on UN Agency to Increase Humanitarian AidDirector-General of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR), Ali Mustafa, has called upon UNRWA’s Commissioner-General to work on securing Palestinian refugees’ access to much-needed humanitarian and cash aid |
2021-03-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival in War-Torn SyriaPalestinian refugees in Syria continue to launch cries for help over their deteriorating humanitarian condition due to the sharp decrease in the exchange rate of the Syrian pound compared to |
2021-03-05 | View |
Coronavirus Cases Reported in Jaramana Refugee CampThe UNRWA-run AlRama School, in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province suspended courses at a number of classes on account of maintenance works. Parents slammed the |
2021-03-05 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Urge Syrian Authorities to Facilitate Return to Yarmouk CampPalestinian families continue to call on the concerned authorities to broker their safe return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, and to press ahead with reconstruction projects. Such |
2021-03-05 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Husam AlRefai33-year-old Palestinian refugee Hussam Ali Al-Refai, a resident of Yarmouk, has been locked up in Syrian government penitentiaries for eight years. Al-Rafai was kidnapped by Syrian government troops deployed at |
2021-03-05 | View |
Cash-Stripped Palestinian Families Sound Alarm over Poor School Performance in AlHusainiya CampPalestinian refugees sheltered in AlHusainiya camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, said their children’s school grades have gone down gradually over time due to economic hardship and the ensuing trauma |
2021-03-04 | View |
Member of Free Palestine Movement Killed in SyriaPalestinian young man Abdul Mutaleb Khnifes was fatally shot near the Damascus-Deraa highway. The Free Palestine Movement, affiliated with the Syrian regime, mourned Abdul Mutaleb’s death, saying he was killed |
2021-03-04 | View |
Refugees’ Committee Calls on Palestinians from Syria in Gaza to Update Personal DataThe Follow-Up Committee of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Gaza has called upon Palestinian returnees from Syria to update their personal records. The committee said updates include the refugee’s |
2021-03-04 | View |
Palestinian Families Appeal for Information over 3 Missing RelativesConcerns have been raised over the fate of 11 Palestinian and Syrian migrants, including Palestinians from Syria, Palestinians from the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip, and Syrian nationals, who have gone missing |
2021-03-04 | View |
Palestinian Youth Ali AlShehabi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 7th YearPalestinian young man Ali Abdul Salam Shehabi has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian prisons since February 2, 2014, Ali and some other 130 young men were arrested on the |
2021-03-04 | View |
PLA Reduces Staff SalariesThe Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian regime, has lowered salaries of its gunmen on claims of inferior fitness rates. Special sources told AGPS that the PLA has |
2021-03-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Hjeira Town Denounce Power BlackoutsPalestinian refugee families taking shelter in Hjera town, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, have been left without power for the fifth consecutive day. The residents slammed local authorities for turning |
2021-03-03 | View |
Vital Services Partly Resumed in Yarmouk CampDamascus Governorate has started providing services to Palestinian refugees south of Damascus. Vehicles have been spotted clearing garbage from residential neighborhoods. After ten years of conflict, Palestine refugees, particularly those |
2021-03-03 | View |
US demands status of all Syrian detainees be made publicThe United States demanded Tuesday that the status of tens of thousands of civilians detained in Syria during the country’s 10-year conflict be made public, and that the bodies of |
2021-03-03 | View |
53 Palestinian Residents of Hama Camp Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsAGPS has documented the secret detention of 53 Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlAyedeen Camp, in Hama, in Syrian prisons. At the same time, at least 26 Palestinian residents of the |
2021-03-03 | View |
Palestinian Families Facing Dire Conditions in T’Seil TownPalestinian refugees taking shelter in T’seil town, in the southern Syrian province of Daraa, continue to launch cries for help over the exacerbated socio-economic conditions they have been enduring. Palestinian |
2021-03-02 | View |
Another Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonsThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) has documented the death of a Palestinian refugee in Syrian prisons. His name has been kept secret over security concerns as |
2021-03-02 | View |
Cash-Stripped Palestinian Families Denounce Power Crisis in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee families in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, have launched distress calls over the exorbitant prices of fuel-powered electricity generators in an area that has been rocked by chronic power |
2021-03-02 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Left without Power for DaysResidents of the western neighborhood of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees said power installations have been inoperative for several days, exacerbating even further the squalid humanitarian condition in the |
2021-03-02 | View |
UN: Financial Crisis Faced by Palestine Refugee Agency Worst in yearsUNRWA said it has been struggling with an acute financial deficit which is likely to keep going for years to come. Speaking with Palestine Voice radio station on March 1 |
2021-03-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Syria BlastPalestinian young man Mohamed Ayman Ayesh has died after an explosive device implanted by anonymous militiamen went off in AlSadd neighborhood, south of Syria. A commercial store sustained massive material |
2021-03-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children in Syria Denied Access to Food Items via Smart CardDirector-General of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees in Syria (GAPAR) Ali Mustafa said Syrian authorities continue to prevent Palestinian newborns and children aged below 14 from being included |
2021-03-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Push For Debris Clearance South of DamascusResidents of AlZein neighborhood, south of Damascus, called on the Syrian authorities to remove debris and sand barriers from local thoroughfares in order to ease civilians’ access out of and |
2021-03-01 | View |
Palestinian Writer Ali AlShehabi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 8th YearPalestinian writer Ali Sa’id Shehabi has been secretly held in Syria government jails for the eighth year running. Shehabi, an English instructor at a UNRWA school, was kidnapped on December |
2021-03-01 | View |
Humanitarian Condition in Jaramana Camp Exacerbated by Power Installations TheftResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said power installations have been stolen from the area, exacerbating the humanitarian condition endured by hundreds of Palestinian refugee families |
2021-03-01 | View |
UNHCR Delegation Shows Up in Yarmouk CampA delegation of the UNHCR accompanied by representatives of the Syrian Red Crescent Organization paid a visit to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Engineer Rola Maw’ed |
2021-02-28 | View |
Dozens of Vulnerable Palestinian Families Deprived of Fuel Supplies in Daraa CampDozens of cash-strapped families in Daraa Camp for Palestine refugees, south of Syria, have been left without fuel. The bulk of civilians have been deprived of fuel reserves needed |
2021-02-28 | View |
NGO Urges UNRWA to Enhance Cash Aid Transfer MechanismsAssociation 302 to Defend Refugees' Rights has called upon UNRWA to synchronize delivery mechanisms of cash grants in favor of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon. The Association said in |
2021-02-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Karate Championship in SyriaPalestinian young man Mohamed Majd Abdullah has won the first seat in a karate contest kick-started on February 25 in Syria. Mohamed, aged 16 and raised in Yarmouk refugee |
2021-02-28 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Ahmad and Mahmoud Hamidi Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian brothers Ahmed Mahmoud Hamidi, born in 1992, and Mohamed Mahmoud Hamidi, born in 1983, have been secretly held in Syrian state prisons since 2014. The Palestinian brothers, were both |
2021-02-28 | View |
Palestinian Medics Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian medics and relief activists have been permanently targeted by the Syrian government forces on claims of assisting rival parties. Several paramedics and volunteers died under torture in government lock-ups |
2021-02-27 | View |
Military Branch in Syria Tasked with Monitoring Security File in Yarmouk CampThe government-run military branch south of Damascus will take charge of the security file in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees and the adjacent neighborhood of AlHajar AlAswad. Officers from the |
2021-02-27 | View |
UN: 86% of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Jordan in DebtPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan are confronted with increased hardship and vulnerability, due to long-term displacement and difficult socio-economic conditions, coupled with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic |
2021-02-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muayad Mohamed Goes Missing in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Muayad Ahmad Mohamed disappeared from Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, on Friday. His family continues to appeal for information about his condition and whereabouts. 333 Palestinian refugees, including |
2021-02-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Mohamed Secretly Held in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearThe family of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed, born in 1976, continues to appeal for information over their forcibly disappeared relative, who has been locked up in Syrian government jails |
2021-02-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Khamis Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian ex-prisoner Ahmad Khamis, who was released from Israeli jails as part of an Israel-Russian swap deal and re-arrested by Syrian security forces, has been enduring an unknown fate in |
2021-02-26 | View |
Coronavirus-Stricken Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Appeal for Urgent Healthcare ServicesPalestinian activists said displaced Palestinian refugees in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region who tested positive for coronavirus have been left without medicines. The infected refugees slammed UNRWA for turning blind eyes to |
2021-02-26 | View |
UNRWA Calls on Palestinian Refugees to Return Cash Aid following Technical ErrorUNRWA urged registered Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon to return the undue cash grants which were sent to them by mistake to BankMed. A few days earlier, transfer of |
2021-02-26 | View |
Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Power CrisisResidents of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the ongoing electricity blackout across residential alleyways and buildings. The residents said electricity has been operative for no more |
2021-02-26 | View |
Palestinian Asylum Seekers on Greek Island Denounce CorruptionMigrants and asylum seekers, including Palestinians, taking shelter in substandard migrant facilities set up in Greece said they have been blackmailed over their calls for speeding up asylum procedures. |
2021-02-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp Launch Distress CallsAfter ten 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 |
2021-02-24 | View |
UN Cash Aid Delivery to Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon DelayedTransfer of UNRWA cash aid to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon has been suspended due to over-deposits of allotted sums. Transactions have been delayed until the technical problem is |
2021-02-24 | View |
Webinar Held in The Netherlands in Solidarity with Palestinians North of SyriaThe Palestinian refugee community in The Netherlands has called for a mass participation in a webinar to be held via zoom application in order to discuss the situation of Palestinian |
2021-02-24 | View |
CSO Continues to Document Palestinian Refugees’ Data in Northern SyriaThe Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria continues to call on Palestinian families coming from Idlib to Aleppo’s northern suburbs to show up at the center in order |
2021-02-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Launch Folkloric TroupeA folkloric troupe has been founded by a group of Palestinian young men taking refuge in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region. The so-called “Al-Taghriba AlFalastiniya” troupe aims to revive Palestine’s cultural and |
2021-02-24 | View |
UN: 40% of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Internally DisplacedProtracted displacement, deteriorating socio-economic conditions aggravated by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, dire humanitarian needs and protection concerns continue to affect the lives of Palestine refugees in Syria, according |
2021-02-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Displaced from Handarat Camp Launch Distress CallsPalestinian refugees displaced from Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, to Latakia city have been confronted with increased hardship due to protracted displacement and the loss of livelihoods. The situation is made |
2021-02-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Khaled Yousef Shehab Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Khaled Yousef Shehab continues to appeal for information over their relative’s condition and whereabouts. Khaled, an aluminum carpenter, was arrested by Syrian security forces on |
2021-02-23 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Palestinian Refugee in SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohamed Shahada Ibrahim, born in 1989, disappeared on Monday, February 22, on his way back home after he marched in the funeral procession of Palestinian refugee Issa Diab |
2021-02-23 | View |
Over 110 Palestinian Refugee Women Secretly Held in Syrian Prisons, 34 Tortured to DeathAt least 110 Palestinian women and girls have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government prisons, where scores of others have died as a result of torture. Palestinian women |
2021-02-22 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Family Launches Distress Calls from Northern SyriaA Palestinian refugee sheltered in displacement camps set up in northern Syria said the humanitarian situation of hundreds of displaced Palestinian families is dire. In a new testimony unraveled to |
2021-02-22 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Exacerbated by Power CrisisResidents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, said their life has been marred by the chronic power blackouts in an area that has already been affected by |
2021-02-22 | View |
Telecommunications Network Operative in Khan Eshieh Refugee CampThe cell phones network has gone operative in Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, following maintenance works carried out in the area. Living conditions in Khan Eshieh |
2021-02-22 | View |
UNRWA to Transfer Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA pledged to transfer cash grants to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon for the month of March as of February 22. The grants should be withdrawn by the concerned refugees by |
2021-02-22 | View |
87% of Palestinian Refugees from Syria Live in Poverty in LebanonPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon are grappling with increased hardship and vulnerability, due to long-term displacement and difficult socio-economic conditions, coupled with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic |
2021-02-21 | View |
Damascus Authorities Greenlight Mosque Reopening in Yarmouk CampThe Syrian Ministry of Endowment okayed the reopening of Abdul Kader AlHusaini Mosque in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The Ministry called on the Mosque staffers to |
2021-02-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria in Turkey Appeals for Urgent Humanitarian AssistancePalestinian refugee from Syria Alaa Matlab, born in 1984, continues to appeal for urgent medical treatment in Turkey. Alaa, who fled Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, was injured |
2021-02-21 | View |
17 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Syria Shootouts in 2020AGPS has documented the death of 17 Palestinian refugees as a result of armed shootouts in war-torn Syria in 2020. Sometime earlier, AGPS said a total of 42 Palestinians died |
2021-02-21 | View |
UN: 465 Palestinian Refugees Succumb to Coronavirus8,675 coronavirus cases, including 465 deaths, were recorded among Palestinian refugees in Syria (PRS) as of 10 December 2020, said UNRWA in its “Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal 2021” |
2021-02-20 | View |
Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Refugee in Syria to Go HomelessA Palestinian refugee woman who fled war-torn Syria to Jordan said she risks to go homeless as she failed to secure rental fees and other house charges. The refugee, called |
2021-02-20 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Woman Speaks Up for Yarmouk Refugee CampPalestinian refugee Fathiya Abdul Halim Karima filed a complaint to the Syrian authorities denouncing the poor infrastructure in Umm AlFahm Street, in Yarmouk Camp. The complaint, which was passed on |
2021-02-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Distressed following New Assassination in AlMuzeireebPalestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town have expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area after reports have emerged on the assassination of a local resident called Yousef |
2021-02-20 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Jihad and Mahmoud Atallah Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian brothers Jihad and Mahmoud Atallah have been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Jihad, born in 1967, was arrested on March 20, 2014 by |
2021-02-20 | View |
UN: 100% of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Jordan in Need of Humanitarian AssistancePalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan are confronted with increased hardship and vulnerability, due to long-term displacement and difficult socio-economic conditions, coupled with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic |
2021-02-19 | View |
91% of Palestinian Refugee Families in Syria Suffer Extreme PovertyProtracted displacement, deteriorating socio-economic conditions aggravated by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, dire humanitarian needs and protection concerns continue to affect the lives of Palestine refugees in Syria, according |
2021-02-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children Shivering of Cold at UN Schools in SyriaPalestinian refugee students enrolled at UNRWA schools have been affected by cold weather. The situation is exacerbated by the absence of heating installations at UNRWA premises. Parents whose children are |
2021-02-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp Raise Concerns over Health Risks of Uncleared Garbage, Waste WaterCivilians taking shelter in Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have voiced deep concern over the health hazards inflicted by the trash mounds piled up across residential |
2021-02-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mootaz AlKhatib Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Mootaz AlKhatib, a former resident of Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, has been forcibly disappeared by opposition squads in Syria for the fifth consecutive year. Mootaz was |
2021-02-19 | View |
629 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonsAGPS has documented the death of 629 Palestinian refugees in Syria’s state run penal complexes since the outbreak of the conflict in 2011. AGPS estimates the real number to be |
2021-02-16 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Urge Syrian Authorities to Ease Access to Yarmouk CampPalestinian families displaced from Yarmouk Camp continue to denounce the complicated red tape slapped by the Syrian authorities regarding their demands to return to the camp. The residents said local |
2021-02-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Price Manipulation in Syria Displacement CampResidents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said prices have skyrocketed at the local market, where expired and smuggled products have been sold at exorbitant prices |
2021-02-16 | View |
NGO Pays Tribute to Palestinian Poet Abdullah IssaThe Lady of the Earth Foundation honored the Palestinian poet Abdullah Isaa as part of ceremony held in the West Bank province of Ramallah to pay tribute to the “icons |
2021-02-16 | View |
Bread Packs Distributed to Palestinian Refugee Families in Lebanon1,500 bread packs have been distributed by CSOs to Palestinian families from Syria in Lebanon’s AlBekraa region. The majority of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon live in poverty and are |
2021-02-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Stranded in Thailand Push for Urgent Humanitarian ActionAGPS continues to sound alarm bells over the deteriorating humanitarian condition endured by dozens of Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to the Kingdom of Thailand. The refugees risk to |
2021-02-09 | View |
Water Poisoning Cases Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaA number of residents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, were intoxicated by sewage-contaminated water. Representative of the water company in the area said such water |
2021-02-09 | View |
Power Crisis Exacerbated by Cable Theft in Khan Dannun CampPower cables have been stolen from houses and alleyways in Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, where civilians’ life has already been marred by the frequent power |
2021-02-09 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA ClinicPalestinian refugees sheltered in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have spoken out against the mistreatment they have been subjected to by staff members at a the UNRWA-run clinic. A number |
2021-02-09 | View |
AlNeirab Refugee Camp Gripped With Price HikeResidents of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, said prices have skyrocketed at the local market, where vital products have been sold at exorbitant costs. The residents called on local authorities to |
2021-02-09 | View |
Dozens of Palestinians from Syria Laid Off by UNRWAUNRWA has suspended the contracts of dozens of part-time and day laborers recruited since the start of the conflict in Syria due to funding deficit. A laid-off staffer told |
2021-02-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Jordan Appeal for Healthcare ServicesPalestinian activists and refugees launched calls for enhancing access to healthcare services among Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan. The refugees denounced the complicated red tape slapped by government-run |
2021-02-08 | View |
Liwaa AlQuds Holds Mass-Funeral for Palestinians Killed in War-Torn SyriaLiwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian regime, held a funeral for 46 of its members, including Palestinian refugees, whose bodies were removed from the debris piled up in AlZahira |
2021-02-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Amer Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Husain Amer has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Mohamed was arrested by the Syrian security forces on February 14 |
2021-02-08 | View |
Migrants Complain of Skin Infections on Greek IslandActivists have warned of the spread of skin diseases and scabies among migrants taking shelter in Kara Tepe camp, located about 2.5 km to the north of Mytilene, the |
2021-02-08 | View |
Syrian, Russian Forces Ravage Yarmouk Camp Cemetery in Hunt For Body Remains of Israeli SoldiersThe Russian military and Syrian regime have recently launched excavations in a cemetery at the Yarmouk Refugee Camp in Damascus allegedly in search of the remains of Israeli soldiers who went missing |
2021-02-07 | View |
100,000 USD Sent from Occupied Palestinian Territories to Northern Syria Displacement CampsPalestinians from Tuba village, northeast of Tiberias city, collected a sum of 100,000 USD in aid for Palestinian families sheltered in displacement camps in northern Syria. The move makes |
2021-02-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Jaramana Camp Terrorized by Simmering Abductions, Property-TheftPalestinian refugee families in Jaramana camp, in Rif Dimashq, have raised concerns over the increasing abductions, home-burglary attempts, and sexual harassment reported in the area, particularly overnight due to chronic |
2021-02-07 | View |
Stray Dogs Sway Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp have raised concerns over their children’s safety as packs of stray dogs have been spotted in and around the camp. The refugees appealed to the |
2021-02-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Faysal Abu Shalah Forcibly Disappeared by SyrianPalestinian refugee Faysal Khaled Abu Shalah, born in 1974, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Faysal, a resident of AlMuzeireeb town, was arrested |
2021-02-07 | View |
School Dropouts on the Rise among Palestinians in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugees sheltered in Jaramana Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, continue to speak out against the sharp nosedive in access to education for Palestinian children sheltered in the area. Extreme |
2021-02-06 | View |
Palestinian Child Missing from Jaramana Camp for 2nd WeekPalestinian child Abdul Rahman Nidhal Ahmed, raised in Jaramana camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, has gone missing for nearly 15 days. Abdul Rahman disappeared near AlAbasseen area as he |
2021-02-06 | View |
Syrian Regime Threatens Property-Confiscation against Military Draft EvadersThe Syrian regime announced its intent to seize the property of military dodgers, in reference to people eluding government-imposed obligation to serve in the military forces. Brigadier-General Ilyas Beitar said |
2021-02-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Egypt Denounce Mistreatment by UNRWA OfficialsPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Egypt continue to rail against the apathy maintained by UNRWA and the Palestine Embassy regarding their appeals for humanitarian, legal, and socio-economic protection. A |
2021-02-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Jamal AlMesri Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Jamal Faysal AlMesri has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Jamal, born in 1994, was arrested at a checkpoint in AlSabina, south |
2021-02-06 | View |
36 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Receive Protection Cards in TurkeyThe Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR) said the Migration Department in the Turkish city of Bursa issued on February 3 – 4 the “kimlik” temporary protection cards to 36 |
2021-02-05 | View |
Palestinian Activists Subjected to Smear Campaign in LebanonPalestinian activists in Lebanon have denounced the ad hominem campaign waged against them on social media. The Association of Popular Committees of Palestinians of Syria slammed, in a statement issued |
2021-02-05 | View |
New Assassination Attempt Reported in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian refugees taking shelter in Deraa camp, south of Syria, have expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area after reports have emerged on the fatal shooting of |
2021-02-05 | View |
AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling With Water CrisisHundreds of displaced Palestinian families sheltered in AlHusainiya refugee camp continue to launch cries for help over their tragic living conditions after water pumps broke down due to chronic power |
2021-02-05 | View |
Qatar Contributes US$ 1,252,800 to Palestine Refugee AgencyThe Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has contributed US$ 1,252,800 towards the UNRWA Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme. UNRWA said in a press release dating |
2021-02-05 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Protest Outside of UNRWA Office in AmmanDozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) have joined a vigil held outside of the office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near |
2021-02-04 | View |
UNRWA Cuts Aid Budget to Palestine Refugees due to Funding CrisisLeni Stenseth of Norway, Deputy Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), warned that the Agency is forced to reduce |
2021-02-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Missing in Turkey for 2 WeeksPalestinian refugee Mohamed Diab Ali, nicknamed AlMesri, has gone missing from the Turkish city of Izmir for a couple of weeks. His family continues to appeal for information about his |
2021-02-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Bread CrisisResidents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, spoke out against the insufficient quantities and poor quality of bread sold in the area. They further lashed out at |
2021-02-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mootaza Hasan Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Mootaz Abdullah Mohamed Hasan has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian prisons for over seven years. Mootaz was arrested at his house in AlSayeda Zeinab camp, in Rif Dimashq |
2021-02-04 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Sudan Grappling with Dire ConditionsPalestinians from Syria have been subjected to abject living conditions in Sudan, where they are treated as foreigners rather than refugees. Relief institutions have failed to live up to their |
2021-02-03 | View |
Northern Syria Displacement Camps Declared Disaster ZonesSyria Response Coordination Group (SRCG) said displacement camps set up in and around Aleppo, north of Syria, are disaster areas. In a report issued last Thursday about the situation in |
2021-02-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in LibyaPalestinian refugee Ismail Husain, born in 1991, succumbed to wounds he sustained after a missile targeted a car which he was boarding on way to the Libyan city of Sert |
2021-02-03 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA said on Wednesday that it will transfer cash grants to Palestinian refugees from Syria covering the months of January and February. The allotted sums will be transferred through |
2021-02-03 | View |
AGPS Reiterates Calls for Sharing “Untold Stories”AGPS renews calls for participation in the “Untold Stories” competition. This is your chance to tell your or someone else’s story that has been left out of history books and |
2021-02-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Jaramana Camp Denounce Poor SeweragePalestinian families taking refuge in Jaramana camp, in Rif Dimashq, said drinking water has been contaminated by sewage, causing it to become foul and salty. The residents attributed the crisis |
2021-02-03 | View |
Daughter of Palestinian Victim of Torture in Syrian Prisons Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared BrotherA Palestinian refugee has called upon the Syrian authorities and international human rights organizations to work on disclosing the condition and whereabouts of her brother Abdul Karim Jamal Abu Hashish |
2021-02-02 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Refugees Forced into Military Conscription in SyriaDozens of Palestinian youths joined a new military training session by the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian regime. A number of buses with young men onboard were |
2021-02-02 | View |
Reconstruction Permits Handed Over to Yarmouk Camp ResidentsLocal authorities in Yarmouk Camp issued permits for the reconstruction of 30 houses, 48 hours after their residents submitted demands to that end. Municipal staffers also cleared debris around the |
2021-02-02 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Transportation CrisisA transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, where workers and students continue to face serious difficulties getting to their workplaces and schools |
2021-02-02 | View |
Palestinian Red Crescent Clinics in Syria Receive Medical SuppliesThe Palestinian Authority dispatched medical equipment to health centers run by the Palestinian Red Crescent Organization. The procured materials include an oxygen plant, an advanced anesthesia machine for the surgery |
2021-02-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon’s AlMiya wa Miya Camp Struggling for SurvivalPalestinian refugee families taking shelter in AlMiya wa Miya camp, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, have been struggling with dire conditions. The families continue to launch distress signals |
2021-02-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee, His 2 Sons Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 9th YearPalestinian refugee Tawfiq Jebali and his two sons Mohamed Kheir and Wael, previously sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, have been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the 9th |
2021-02-01 | View |
Humanitarian Drive Launched in Khan Eshieh Refugee CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent Organization, in partnership with the Danish Red Cross, distributed on Monday winter clothes to children in Khan Eshieh Palestinian refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq. Living conditions |
2021-02-01 | View |
Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Sound Alarm over River FloodDisplaced Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, in northern Syria, have launched distress calls due to water floods from Efrin River. The residents said |
2021-02-01 | View |
AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees to Run Out of Bread as Bakery Shuts DoorsThe local bakery of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, was closed down on Saturday due to an altercation between the residents over bread supply. Long and overcrowded |
2021-02-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Kidnapped, Killed in TurkeyPalestinian refugees in Istanbul woke up to the reports of the horrendous murder of Palestinian woman Israa Maatouk, who fled war-torn Syria to Turkey in the hope for a safer |
2021-01-31 | View |
Committee of Displaced Palestinians Hands Over Memorandum to UNRWAThe Follow-Up Committee of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon sent a memorandum to the Director of UNRWA operations in Lebanon, Claudio Cordone, calling for an emergency and sustainable relief |
2021-01-31 | View |
Palestinian Families Wishing to Return to Yarmouk Camp BlackmailedPalestinian refugees said they have been blackmailed by staffers tasked with assessing the habitability condition of houses in Yarmouk Camp. In letters emailed to AGPS, a number of residents said |
2021-01-31 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Relative in SyriaPalestinian refugee Yousef Mustafa AlKhatib, born in 1980, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Yousef, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested in |
2021-01-31 | View |
Humanitarian Campaign Launched for Palestinian Refugees in LebanonThe Palestinian Communication Association in The Netherlands embarked on a humanitarian campaign aiming to assist Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon. In cooperation with the Popular Committee for Palestinians of |
2021-01-31 | View |
Palestine Refugee Youth in Syria Caught Between Hammer and BarrelPalestinian refugee youths continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the ten-year warfare in Syria, amidst a deadly pandemic outbreak. Palestinian refugee youths (aged 12 – 30) make up |
2021-01-30 | View |
Residents of AlMuzeireeb Sound Alarm over Escalation Threats by Syrian, Russian ForcesA vigil was held on Friday by the residents of AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, in response to simmering crackdowns by the Syrian regime. The protesters lifted banners calling for |
2021-01-30 | View |
AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire ConditionsResidents 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 infrastructure, absence |
2021-01-30 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Life-Threatening Power InstallationsPalestinian refugees have sounded distress signals after power cables fell off across a number of residential alleyways and schools. The residents called on local authorities to take urgent action and |
2021-01-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon Condemn Reluctance of UN Aid AgencyPalestinian refugees and human rights activists continue to level heavy criticism at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) over delays in |
2021-01-30 | View |
26 Palestinians among Hundreds of Migrants Pushed Back from SerbiaHundreds of migrants have been targeted in a manhunt launched by Serbian police in Sombor city, northwest of the country. The sweep culminated in the detention of nearly 700 irregular |
2021-01-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Lash Out at UNRWAPalestinian refugees and human rights activists have leveled heavy criticism at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) over delays in humanitarian |
2021-01-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Bread Dearth South of SyriaResidents of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, spoke out against the acute shortage in bread. The residents said they have been forced to walk for several kilometers |
2021-01-29 | View |
Skin Infections Recorded in Northern Syria Displacement CampsFungal infections, also called mycosis (a skin disease caused by a fungus), have been reported among Palestinians and Syrians taking shelter in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya displacement camps, north of |
2021-01-29 | View |
Heavy Storm Hits Moria CampGreece's government continues to come under heavy criticism from all sides after the new "tent city" migrant camp on the island of Lesbos was flooded following days of heavy |
2021-01-29 | View |
Italy Could Have Saved 200 Drowning Migrants: UN committeeItaly failed to protect the “right to life” of more than 200 migrants and refugees who died when the boat they were on capsized in the Mediterranean Sea more than |
2021-01-28 | View |
57 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Drown on Migration Route since Conflict OutbreakAGPS data statistics indicate that 57 Palestinians from Syria, mostly women, children, and elderly refugees, drowned onboard the death boats to Europe, fleeing the tattered Syrian territories. A number of |
2021-01-28 | View |
UNRWA in Syria Warns of Fake NewsUNRWA denied having sent text messages to the refugees as regards cash aid transfers. UNRWA added that authentic pieces of information are only published on UNRWA’s official website and social |
2021-01-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugees’ Property in Yarmouk Camp Turned into Bargaining ChipsActivists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property at low prices |
2021-01-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Kasem Jaryan Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Kasem Jaryan has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the fifth consecutive year. Kasem, formerly sheltered in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, was |
2021-01-28 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees Exacerbated by Coronavirus Outbreak in LebanonThe situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon has been exacerbated by the movement restrictions, closure of vital facilities, and curfew imposed by the Lebanese authorities to prevent a further propagation |
2021-01-27 | View |
Family of Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee Blackmailed by Syrian RegimeThe sister of Palestinian refugee student Salma Abdul Razak said the family has been blackmailed by Syrian authorities over their appeals for information about their relative’s condition and whereabouts. Salma’s |
2021-01-27 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Shows Up in Yarmouk CampA UNRWA delegation paid a visit to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, to inspect the condition of UNRWA premises pending their reconstruction. Local activists told AGPS that |
2021-01-27 | View |
Water Network Rehabilitated in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaThe International Red Cross Committee in Syria said over 25,000 people from Handarat city, including residents of the city’s Palestinian refugee camp, are now able to get potable water |
2021-01-27 | View |
6 Palestinian Migrants Arrested near Turkish-Bulgarian BordersSix Palestinian and 10 Syrian migrants were arrested by Turkish police near the Bulgarian borders. Turkish media sources said the migrants were boarding a car and trying to illegally enter |
2021-01-27 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Call For Urgent Humanitarian ActionSome 150 Palestinian refugee families from Syria who returned to the blockaded Gaza Strip have been facing an abject humanitarian situation in the Israeli-blockaded enclave, amidst the lockdown measures imposed |
2021-01-26 | View |
Resident of Yarmouk Refugee Camp Killed in Syria ShootoutsPalestinian refugee Ahmad Assaad Hadaba, from Yarmouk Camp, died as he fought alongside pro-regime forces in Idlib, north of Syria. Some 1,472 residents of Yarmouk Camp died of war-related |
2021-01-26 | View |
Palestinian from Syria Drowns on Way to GreecePalestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Taha Abdullah, a resident of Khan Eshieh refugee camp in Syria, drowned off the Aegean coast, as he tried to safely reach a European destination |
2021-01-26 | View |
New Report Sounds Alarm over Situation of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in LebanonHamas Office of Refugee Affairs issued its eighth annual report about the situation of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon in 2020, nine years after a tide of mass exodus |
2021-01-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Leads Successful Career in GermanyPalestinian refugee Mohamed Muhsen Khashman, continues to challenge the traumatic upshots of displacement and warfare in Germany, to which he headed fleeing war-torn Syria. Mohamed, formerly sheltered in AlHajar AlAswad |
2021-01-26 | View |
Education Services for Palestine Refugees at Risk in War-Torn SyriaPalestinian refugee schoolchildren and students continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the ten-year warfare in Syria, amidst a deadly pandemic outbreak. This school year, 49,000 Palestine refugee |
2021-01-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Students Join Anti-Coronavirus Drive in SyriaPalestinian refugee schoolchildren joined an activity held by Mikhael Kashour school in Aleppo to raise awareness about COVID-19. With support of and in coordination with the protection team, a joyful |
2021-01-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Property-Theft in Syria Displacement CampProperty-theft attempts have increasingly been reported in Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Living conditions in Khan Dannun have sharply deteriorated due to the lack of financial |
2021-01-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Abdul Kader Alyan Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Abdul Kader Alyan has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government dungeons, where he has been held for over nine years. Alyan, affiliated with the Islamic Jihad-Palestine |
2021-01-25 | View |
Palestinian Engineer Wins 2nd Place in Saudi Arabia Architectural ContestPalestinian architect Mohamed Hasan Abdul Kader, a holder of a BA in Interior Design from the Damascus European University, won the second place in a contest held in Saudi Arabia |
2021-01-25 | View |
557,000 Palestine Refugees Registered With GAPAR in SyriaThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) said the number of Palestinian refugees it registered in Syria until January 5, 2020 is estimated at 557,452, including 277,960 |
2021-01-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Struggling for SurvivalDisplaced Palestinian refugees have rallied in Deir Ballout camp, north of Syria, protesting their deteriorating living conditions in the poorly-equipped facility and the apathy maintained by Turkey's Ministry of |
2021-01-24 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Refugee Camp Denounce Poor InfrastructureResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced the poor road infrastructure and absence of road maintenance in the area. AlNeirab camp is the largest official camp in Syria |
2021-01-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Fahd Abboud Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Fahd Aboud has appealed to the international human rights organizations to work on disclosing the fate of their missing relative. In appeals emailed to |
2021-01-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Join Humanitarian Campaign in LebanonPalestinians from Syria have joined “From You and For You” campaign launched by CSOs in Lebanon following a meeting held on January 23, 2021 in the headquarters of the Furqan |
2021-01-24 | View |
Activists Call on UNRWA to Take Urgent Action Regarding Yarmouk CampActivists have called on UNRWA to take urgent steps in order to help with the rehabilitation of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees and the reconstruction of vital facilities. Activists |
2021-01-23 | View |
Rotten Food Items Distributed to Palestinian Refugees South of DamascusPalestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk Camp to southern Damascus towns told AGPS that they received spoiled food aid items distributed by UNRWA a couple of days earlier. The refugees said |
2021-01-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children in Syria Displacement Camps Subjected to Play DeprivationPalestinian refugee children have been deprived of the right to live a happy childhood in war-torn Syria due to simmering tensions, deadly shootouts, and destruction of leisure facilities. At |
2021-01-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins 4th Seat in Syria Science OlympiadPalestinian student Zaher Mohamed Fateh Anbatawi has won the fourth place in the final qualifiers of the Syrian Science Olympiad in the field of physics. Zaher, a resident of |
2021-01-23 | View |
Greek Authorities to Evacuate Migrant CampGreece's Migration and Asylum Minister, Notis Mitarachi, ordered the evacuation of Vial camp, set on Chios Island, and the transfer of migrants to another facility. The number of |
2021-01-23 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Facing Precarious Legal StatusThe Syrian warfare has severely affected Palestinian refugee communities in/from the war-torn country (PRS). PRS have been grappling with an ambivalent legal status and denied their basic rights, including the |
2021-01-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Greece in Need of Urgent Medical TreatmentActivists have called on the international humanitarian and human rights organizations, most notably the Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations, to secure urgent medical treatment to Palestinian refugee Mohamed Abdullah |
2021-01-22 | View |
Activists Level Heavy Criticism at Damascus Governorate over Yarmouk FileActivists lashed out at Damascus Governorate over its reluctance regarding the situation in Yarmouk Camp, saying the Governorate has done little to improve vital services, reconstruct destroyed facilities, and clear |
2021-01-22 | View |
AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire ConditionsResidents 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 |
2021-01-22 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2021-01-22 | View |
2 Palestinians Killed in Turkish Attack on Pro-Regime Battalion in SyriaTwo members of Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian regime, were killed after a rocket fired by Turkish forces targeted a military site in Ein Jara, in Aleppo’s western |
2021-01-21 | View |
PLO Official Calls On UN to Assist Palestinian Refugees in SyriaDirector-General of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization, ambassador Anwar Abdul Hadi, called on UNRWA and the international community to increase humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees in the |
2021-01-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Push for Increasing UN AidPalestinian activists urged UNRWA to increase cash grants to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon, where they have been facing squalid humanitarian conditions. UNRWA has identified PRS in Lebanon as one |
2021-01-21 | View |
Health Condition of Palestinian Refugee Child in Turkey Gets BetterThe family of a Palestinian refugee child called Joud said their child’s health has improved after he received treatment at a Turkish hospital. Last week, Joud’s father appealed to the |
2021-01-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Yusef AlKubra Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian refugee Yusuf AlKubra, a resident of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, has been secretly detained in Syrian government prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Yusuf, affiliated with the Islamic Jihad |
2021-01-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Syria Raise Concerns over Simmering Assassinations, AbductionsPalestinian refugees taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town, west of the southern Syrian city of Deraa, have expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area after reports have emerged |
2021-01-20 | View |
Palestinian Youths Panic-Stricken as Pro-Regime Armed Group in Syria Calls for Military ConscriptionCalls were launched by Liwaa AlQuds, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, to push for military conscription. The conscription contract will be valid for six months renewable at the conscript’s |
2021-01-20 | View |
Thieves Terrorize Palestinian Refugee Camp of Khan EshiehActivists from Khan Eshieh camp said thieves have been changing shop locks in order to burglarize them overnight. The residents held local authorities and pro-regime militias responsible for the increasing |
2021-01-20 | View |
Charcoal Distributed in Northern Syria Displacement CampsThe Melhem charity group distributed charcoal to Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout and Muhammadiya refugee camps, in Efrin region, north of Syria. Hundreds of Palestinian |
2021-01-20 | View |
Bread Packs Handed Over to Cash-Strapped Palestinian Refugee Families in LebanonActivists have distributed 500 bread packs to Palestinian families taking shelter in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region. Some 800 Palestinian families from Syria have been facing squalid humanitarian conditions in AlBekaa |
2021-01-20 | View |
Palestinian Asylum-Seekers Pushed Back from AlbaniaEights Palestinian migrants were detained by the Albanian authorities before they were pushed back to Greek borders, a Palestinian refugee told AGPS. He said the refugees illegally entered Albania trying |
2021-01-19 | View |
UNRWA Urges Palestinian Refugees to Get Coronavirus VaccineUNRWA urged Palestinian refugees to get COVID-19 vaccines against the novel coronavirus as a precautionary measure. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) greenlighted the development and deployment of safe and |
2021-01-19 | View |
New Testimony Released about Forced Disappearance of Palestinian Doctor in SyriaThe colleague of Palestinian refugee Hayel Hamid, who has held in Syrian prisons for over seven years running, said Hayel was arrested after he protested against the arbitrary arrest and |
2021-01-19 | View |
5 Migrants Missing as Boat Drowns off Aegean CoastFive migrants have gone missing and another five were rescued after their Greece-bound boat capsized off the Aegean coast. Activists said the boat set sail from the Turkish city of |
2021-01-19 | View |
Blockade on Yarmouk Camp Results in Death of 204 Palestinian Refugees in SyriaAGPS documented the death of 204 Palestinian refugees as a result of medical neglect and the blockade imposed on Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. Over the past decade, Yarmouk |
2021-01-19 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Denied Their Basic Human RightsPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Egypt continue to rail against the apathy maintained by UNRWA and the Palestine Embassy regarding their appeals for humanitarian, legal, and socio-economic protection. A |
2021-01-18 | View |
Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camp Struggling for SurvivalTents have been flooded with water as torrential downpours have swamped Palestinian refugee camps in Afrin, north of Syria. Dozens of displaced Palestinian families have been taking refuge in ramshackle |
2021-01-18 | View |
Displaced Families Sign Up for House Reconstruction in Yarmouk CampDamascus Governorate called on families wishing to reconstruct their houses destroyed in the warfare in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, to sign up for reconstruction permits. Required |
2021-01-18 | View |
AGPS Opens Up Competition to Document Stories of Palestinians of SyriaAGPS announced the launch of the “Untold Stories” competition. This is your chance to tell your or someone else’s story that has been left out of history books and put |
2021-01-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wasim Jumu’a Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Wasim Jumu’a has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the fifth consecutive year. Wasim, a resident of Syria’s Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, was arrested |
2021-01-18 | View |
AlNeirab Camp Residents Caught Between the Hammer and BarrelThe number of youths migrating from AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, has soared. Over recent years, over 3,000 Palestinian young men aged |
2021-01-17 | View |
Syrian Authorities Order Halt on Property-Theft in Yarmouk CampSecurity forces in charge of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, have given instructions to end property- theft from abandoned houses in Yarmouk Camp. Human rights sources said Syrian |
2021-01-17 | View |
Debris Clearance ongoing South of DamascusDamascus authorities have been removing debris from the residential alleyways and access roads of AlTadhamun neighborhoods. Palestinian refugees taking shelter south of Damascus are living in distress due to |
2021-01-17 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in AmmanDozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) have joined a vigil held outside of the office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near |
2021-01-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Bashir AlShaabi Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Bashir Mohamed AlShaabi, nicknamed Abu Safoun, has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the 8th consecutive year. The refugee, a resident of AlAyedeen camp in Hums |
2021-01-17 | View |
AGPS Provides Updated Statistics about Palestinians of SyriaAGPS continues to provide shocking facts and statistics about the squalid humanitarian condition of Palestinians of Syria. 60% of PRS remain internally displaced due to war-related incidents. The number of |
2021-01-16 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Level Heavy Criticism at PLOActivists and residents of Yarmouk Camp have lashed out the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) for turning its back on their appeals to return to the camp and reconstruct destroyed facilities |
2021-01-16 | View |
AlHusainiya Camp Residents Lash Out at Local AuthoritiesResidents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the poor infrastructure and absence of vital services in the area, saying mounds of trash have been piled up across residential |
2021-01-16 | View |
Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in Sabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlSabina 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 |
2021-01-16 | View |
AGPS Launches “Untold Stories” CompetitionAGPS announces the launch of the “Untold Stories” competition. This is your chance to tell your or someone else’s story that has been left out of history books and put |
2021-01-15 | View |
Material Damage Reported as Fires Rock Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaFires broke out at the house of Palestinian refugee Ahmed Abdul Haq in the eastern corners of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, resulting in heavy material damage. Local sources attributed the |
2021-01-15 | View |
Local Bakery Rehabilitated in Deraa Refugee CampLocal authorities have started operating the Tishreen Reserve Bakery in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, in order to test stuff performance, years after the facility had gone |
2021-01-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mustafa Ayoub Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian refugee Mustafa Ali Ayoub, born on August 11, 1996, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 9th consecutive year. Mustafa was kidnapped by Syrian security forces |
2021-01-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies of Coronavirus in The NetherlandsA Palestinian refugee died of coronavirus in The Netherlands, in the second such case reported in the country. The victim—Salah Jaboul, displaced from Syria’s refugee camps of Yarmouk and Khan |
2021-01-15 | View |
Palestine Refugee Agency Stresses Commitment to UN ValuesIn its more than 700 schools educating more than 500,000 Palestine refugee children across the Middle East, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the |
2021-01-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeals for Urgent Treatment of Premature ChildThe father of a Palestinian child from Syria called Joud has appealed to the international Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations, among other international humanitarian institutions, to help him secure |
2021-01-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Missing on Way to BulgariaPalestinian refugee Majd Amouri, displaced from Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, disappeared on January 13 as he tried to cross the Bulgarian borders. His family said they have lost contact with |
2021-01-14 | View |
China Assists Palestine Refugee Agency in Combating COVID-19A health center run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) at the Damascus Training Center received on Wednesday personal protective |
2021-01-14 | View |
UNRWA Strives to Provide Anti-Coronavirus Vaccine to Palestinian Refugees in LebanonUNRWA spokesperson Hoda Samra said the Agency has been doing its best to secure anti-coronavirus vaccine to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Speaking with AlHayat AlJadida news site, Hoda said UNRWA |
2021-01-14 | View |
1,579 Child Asylum-Seekers Missing in Germany in 20201,579 unaccompanied minor refugees are reported missing from the German authorities. As reported by the Newspaper: Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung (NOZ), citing figures from the Federal Criminal Police |
2021-01-14 | View |
Body of Palestinian Refugee Spotted under Aleppo RubbleLiwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, said the body of one of its members was found under the debris of a building attacked by opposition outfits on |
2021-01-13 | View |
Property-Theft ongoing in Yarmouk CampReports of burglary and theft continue to emerge in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees have been taking shelter. Local sources told AGPS that thieves have |
2021-01-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Gold Medal in US Ballet CompetitionPalestinian young man Karmel Ahmed Suleiman earned the gold medal in a dance competition staged as part of the Ballet Beyond Borders festival, held in Los Angeles city. Karmel was |
2021-01-13 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Emad and Fares AlSamour Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian Brothers Emad Fares AlSamour, 33 and Iyad Fares AlSamour, 30, have been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since December 13, 2012. The two brothers, residents of AlHajar AlAswad |
2021-01-13 | View |
Evros River Floods Puts Migrants’ Life in JeopardyHuman rights activists have warned migrants against attempting to cross the Evros River on the Turkish-Greek borders after heavy downpours caused it to flood. The Evros region is a major |
2021-01-13 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Raise Concerns over Health Risks of Plastic IncinerationDesperate for warmth, displaced Palestinian and Syrian families taking refuge in the substandard refugee camp of AlHusainiya, in Syria, have been burning their clothes and plastic materials to stave off |
2021-01-12 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Uncleared Trash MoundsResidents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to speak up against the trash mounds piled up across residential alleyways and near school entrances, resulting in bed |
2021-01-12 | View |
900 Patients Receive Treatment at UNRWA Clinic in Yarmouk CampIn an effort to offer services to particularly vulnerable persons in Yarmouk, UNRWA has worked closely with the General Authority for Palestine Arab Refugees (GAPAR) to resume essential primary health |
2021-01-12 | View |
UNRWA Facing Severe Financial CrisisUNRWA’s media adviser Adnan Abu Hasana said the Agency is struggling with an acute financial deficit. According to Abu Hasana, 90% of the Agency’s funds are unstable. UNRWA is slated |
2021-01-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Walid Abdul Ghaffar Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Walid Abdul Ghaffar, from Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Walid was arrested on |
2021-01-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over Security Sweeps South of SyriaA number of Palestinian refugees have voiced deep concerns over the security situation in the western corners of Deraa province, south of Syria, following threats launched by the Fourth Division |
2021-01-11 | View |
Playground Turned into Cemetery in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaA children’s park has been turned into a cemetery for war victims in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. In 2012, the residents were forced to bury their |
2021-01-11 | View |
Members of Liwaa AlQuds Killed in Syria ShootoutsDeaths and injuries were reported among Liwaa AlQuds gunmen, affiliated with the Syrian regime, in an ISIS ambush targeting a bus carrying pro-government forces on the Ethria highway, in Hama’s |
2021-01-11 | View |
Palestinian Sisters Houda and Samira AlKhatib Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian sisters Houda, born in 1975, and Samira Mahmoud Khatib, born in 1970, have been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since 2013. Both sisters were raised in Yarmouk Camp |
2021-01-11 | View |
Tents Swamped by Heavy Rain on Greek IslandTorrential downpours have swamped migrant tents in a camp set up on the Greek island of Lesbos. An AGPS news correspondent said the heavy rains turned the camp into |
2021-01-11 | View |
Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Lash Out at Damascus AuthoritiesResidents of Yarmouk Camp have strongly condemned the reluctance maintained by Damascus Governor regarding their appeals for reconstruction permits. Sometime earlier, Damascus Governorate had agreed to the return of the |
2021-01-10 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Camp Denounce Heavy Tax BurdenAleppo’s financial directorate called on all parties involved in commercial and economic activities in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees to pay taxes. Shopkeepers and merchants in AlNeirab Camp slammed the |
2021-01-10 | View |
US Considering Resuming aid to Palestine Refugee AgencyThe US will consider the resumption of aid to Palestine through the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as part of a push by President-elect Joe Biden for a two-state |
2021-01-10 | View |
AGPS Provides Summary of International Humanitarian Action in Palestinian Refugee Camps in 2020A handful of humanitarian moves were held in favor of the Palestinian refugee community in war-torn Syria throughout 2020. In February, a Swiss delegation and a representative of the International |
2021-01-10 | View |
AGPS Launches New Telegram ChannelAGPS has launched an official telegram channel in an attempt to enable users to access data about the Palestinians of Syria. Updated statistics and footages will be shared on the |
2021-01-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released after 7 Years in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian refugee Ihab AlTaamari has just been released from Syrian prisons, where he had been held for seven years. The refugee, a resident of AlAyedeen camp in Hama, was arrested |
2021-01-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Taha Kuseih Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian refugee Taha Jamal Kuseih has been secretly locked up in Syrian prisons. His family continues to appeal for information about his condition and whereabouts. |
2021-01-09 | View |
AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire ConditionsResidents 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 |
2021-01-09 | View |
Truck Carrying 68 Migrants Stopped at Hungary-Romania BorderHungarian and Romanian police have stopped a truck driver who tried to smuggle 68 migrants into Hungary at the border crossing of Csanádpalota, the Csongrád-Csanád county police |
2021-01-09 | View |
5 Palestinian Refugees Assassinated South of Syria in 2020Palestinian refugees taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb continue to sound alarm bells over the security situation due to increasing assassination attempts in the area. In 2020 alone, five Palestinian refugees were |
2021-01-08 | View |
Pro-Regime Squad in Syria Imposes Overnight Curfew on Palestinian Refugee CampLiwaa AlQuds battalion, affiliated with the Syrian regime, imposed an overnight curfew on AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees due to increasing property-theft reports. In a statement posted on social media |
2021-01-08 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Fuel CrisisResidents of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said they have not received fuel supplies urgently-needed with the advent of winter. A liter of fuel is sold |
2021-01-08 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Poor-Quality BreadResidents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, spoke out against the insufficient quantities and poor quality of bread sold in the area. They further lashed out at |
2021-01-08 | View |
8 Special Reports about Palestinians of Syria Issued by AGPS in 2020Eight lengthy reports have been issued by AGPS in 2020 to shed light on the squalid humanitarian condition of Palestinian refugees taking shelter in war-torn Syria. The list includes a |
2021-01-07 | View |
Civilian Homes Targeted by Gunfire in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA pro-regime militia in Syria opened gunfire at civilian homes in Deraa Camp, sparking panic among the residents. Local sources told AGPS that the armed group is led by a |
2021-01-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Medical NeglectResidents of Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, north of Syria, continue to rail against the medical neglect they have been facing in the area due to the poor healthcare services |
2021-01-07 | View |
Palestinian refugee Mohamed Abu Husain Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Aymen Abu Husain, born in 1986, has been secretly held in Syrian regime prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Mohamed, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested |
2021-01-07 | View |
Inter-State Transfer of Kimlik Protection Cards Validated in TurkeyArab-Turkey news website said new mechanisms have been opted for in Turkey to validate inter-state transfers of the “kimlik” temporary protection cards. In order for families with children to be |
2021-01-07 | View |
500 Displaced Families Allowed to Return to Yarmouk CampThe Syrian authorities greenlighted the return of 500 families to Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, out of 1,200 displaced families who applied for return after November 10, said member of |
2021-01-06 | View |
Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Receive Legal ConsultationsThe legal response team of Syria Trust for Developments said it will be providing legal advice to residents of Yarmouk Camp who lost their ownership documents due to war-related causes |
2021-01-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Goes Missing on Turkish-Greek BordersPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Amin AlShawaf has disappeared some five days ago on the Turkish-Greek borders. His family continues to appeal for information about his condition and whereabouts. 332 Palestinian refugees |
2021-01-06 | View |
Stranded Palestinian Refugee Woman Allowed to Enter TurkeyTurkish authorities allowed elderly Palestinian woman Samia Tahan, who has been stranded at Istanbul International Airport for 24 days running, to enter the Turkish territories. Last week, Samia appealed to |
2021-01-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Mousa Abu Rabie Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Mousa Abu Rabie, raised in Syria’s Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq province, has been secretly held in Syrian state prisons for the sixth consecutive year. |
2021-01-06 | View |
Syrian Authorities Grant Access Permits to Yarmouk Camp ResidentsThe Syrian authorities issued permits greenlighting the entry of a number of displaced families and shopkeepers to Yarmouk Camp. Recently, dozens of Palestinian families presented their ownership documents at government-run |
2021-01-05 | View |
Assassination Attempt Reported in AlMuzeireebPalestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town have expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area after reports have emerged on a new assassination attempt targeting local resident Mohamed |
2021-01-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child in Turkey Receives Humanitarian AidThe family of disabled Palestinian child from Syria Ahmad Assaad, aged 14, said volunteers and activists managed to secure an electric wheelchair for their hemiplegic child, days after they launched |
2021-01-05 | View |
Migrant Boat Rescued by Cyprus Authorities, Another Pushed BackSeven migrants boarding a boat from Lebanon were rescued by the Cyprian coast guard. Marine police patrol boats were dispatched to the area and after locating the vessel they escorted |
2021-01-05 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Omar and Bahaa Zaaza’ Secretly Held in Syrian DungeonsPalestinian brothers Omar Adnan Zaaza’ and Bahaa Adnan Zaaza’ have been held in Syrian government prisons for over six years running. Omar was kidnapped by the Syrian government forces in |
2021-01-05 | View |
AGPS Issues Short Report about Situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2020A concise report has been issued by AGPS about the situation of Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria (PRS) in 2020. The 17-page paper sheds the light on PRS’s access to |
2021-01-04 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Denied Right to Bury Their Relatives at Local CemeteryBurying their deceased beloved ones has become a nightmarish quest for Palestinians taking refuge in and around Yarmouk Camp. The refugees find it too difficult to secure a burial spot |
2021-01-04 | View |
AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped With Fuel ShortageDozens of cash-strapped families in AlHusainiya refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been deprived of fuel supplies needed for cooking and heating purposes. Civilians said fuel supplies slated |
2021-01-04 | View |
AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Dire ConditionsResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been enduring squalid conditions due to high rates of unemployment. Nine years into the conflict, more than half of the |
2021-01-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Abu Asiya Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian refugee Ahmad Abu Asiya, from Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, has been secretly locked up in Syrian prisons for the sixth consecutive year. He was arrested by Syrian |
2021-01-04 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Woman Stranded at Istanbul International Airport for over 20 DaysElderly Palestinian woman Samia Tahan, who has been stranded at Istanbul International Airport for 22 days running, has appealed to the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the international humanitarian |
2021-01-03 | View |
UNRWA Delivers Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in JordanUNRWA transferred cash aid to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan. Every registered family member received a sum of 84.960 Jordanian dinars as part of cash grants allocated for |
2021-01-03 | View |
Palestinians in Hama Camp Denounce Poor-Quality BreadResidents of AlAyedeen Camp, in Hama, continue to speak out against the insufficient quantities and poor-quality of bread sold in the area. They further lashed out at the poor and |
2021-01-03 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Students to Return to SchoolsUNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) said classes will be resumed for students enrolled at schools located outside Yarmouk Camp. Palestinian refugee schoolchildren and students continue |
2021-01-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Hafedh Haswa Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prison for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Hafed Faisal Huswa has been secretly locked up in Syria’s state-run prisons for the seventh consecutive year. The refugee was arrested by Syrian security forces on July |
2021-01-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Continue to Achieve Success Stories WorldwideHundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have achieved success stories, despite the traumatic upshots wrought by the daily scenes of bloodshed and destruction across the embattled Syrian territories. This |
2021-01-02 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Chronic Power BlackoutPalestinian families taking shelter in AlSabina refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the chronic power outages, which they said last for over 18 hours daily. Civilians said |
2021-01-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Family Appeals for Electric Wheelchair to Paralyzed SonThe family of disabled Palestinian child from Syria Ahmad Assaad, aged 14, has appealed to the Palestine Embassy in Turkey and concerned humanitarian organizations to help them secure an electric |
2021-01-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmed AlKhatib Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Ali Ahmad AlKhatib, from Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, has been secretly held in Syrian regime prisons for the seventh consecutive year. The refugee was arrested by |
2021-01-02 | View |
5 Palestinian Refugees Die at Sea, 5 Missing on Migration Route in 2020In 2020, five Palestinian refugees drowned at sea as they tried to reach European destinations. Five others have gone missing on the migration route. Two Palestinian refugees from Syria—Yazen Milad |
2021-01-01 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Denounce Medical Neglect in Northern SyriaResidents of Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, north of Syria, denounced the medical neglect they have been facing in the area due to the poor healthcare services and absence of |
2021-01-01 | View |
UNRWA Warns Palestinian Refugees against Bank Account FraudUNRWA warned Palestinian refugees against attempts to steal their bank account details by phone or fake social media accounts. UNRWA said in a circular that anonymous persons and fake accounts |
2021-01-01 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Hayel Hamid Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearPalestinian medic Hayel Hamid has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons for the eight-consecutive year. He was kidnapped on August 13, 2012 from his clinic in Yarmouk Camp, south |
2021-01-01 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Journalists Killed, Arrested in War-Torn SyriaIn data released on the Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Journalists, marked on December 31, AGPS said it has kept record of the death and abduction of several Palestinian journalists |
2020-12-31 | View |
Palestinians Refugees Severely Affected by Syria WarAfter ten years of conflict, Palestine refugees continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups in Syria with immense humanitarian needs. Palestinian refugees in Syria (PRS) continue to launch |
2020-12-31 | View |
Water Crisis ongoing in Khan Eshieh CampPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been cut off across residential neighborhoods for several days. The residents have warned of the repercussions |
2020-12-31 | View |
Charcoal Distributed in Northern Syria Displacement CampThe Melhem volunteer group distributed on Wednesday charcoal to Palestinian and Syrian families in Deir Ballout and Muhammadiya camps, in northern Syria. Hundreds of Palestinian and Syrian families who have |
2020-12-31 | View |
Hygiene Packs Distributed in Latakia CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent, in cooperation with the Danish Red Cross, distributed hygiene packs and school furniture to the residents of AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees in Latakia. Residents of |
2020-12-31 | View |
12 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Regime Prisons in 2020AGPS has documented the death of 12 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syria’s state-run dungeons in 2020, bringing the death toll of torture victims in Syrian prisons among the Palestinians |
2020-12-30 | View |
Residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Facing Squalid ConditionsResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been enduring squalid conditions due to high rates of unemployment. Ten years into the conflict, more than half of the |
2020-12-30 | View |
Palestinians in Turkey Launch Distress SignalsSome 70 Palestinian families taking shelter in Urfa continue to appeal for urgent action by the local and international humanitarian institutions. Hundreds of PRS have been unable to provide for |
2020-12-30 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Turkey Suspends Passport ProceduresThe Palestinian Embassy in Turkey announced that the Palestinian Ministry of Interior in Ramallah gave instructions for suspending applications for Palestinian passports for external use along with the replacement of |
2020-12-30 | View |
9,000 Palestinian Refugees Contracted Coronavirus in SyriaDirector of UNRWA Affairs in Syria, Amanya Michael-Ebye, said nearly 9,000 Palestinian refugees have tested positive for coronavirus in Syria. During a webinar held by Association 302 for Defense |
2020-12-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Missing in GreecePalestinian refugee Moen Shaaban has gone missing in Greece for the sixth consecutive day. His family continues to appeal to the national and international humanitarian and human rights organizations |
2020-12-29 | View |
Residents of AlHusaniya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Concerned over 2nd Coronavirus WaveA state of panic has overwhelmed Palestinian refugees taking shelter in AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, as a second wave of coronavirus has gripped Syria and the MENA region. Recently |
2020-12-29 | View |
Documentation Center North of Syria Calls on Palestinians in Aleppo’s Outskirts to Sign Up for Protection DocumentsThe 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 |
2020-12-29 | View |
Palestinian Student Yazen Ereisheh Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian RegimePalestinian student at Damascus Law Faculty Yazen Areisheh, born in 1989 and raised in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, has been secretly held in Syrian state-run prisons for nearly six years. He |
2020-12-29 | View |
Firewood Distributed in Northern Syria Displacement CampsThe Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkey (AFAD) handed over firewood to 100 displaced Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in AlMuhammadiya and Deir Ballout camps, in Efrin, north of |
2020-12-29 | View |
3,444 Palestinian Refugees Granted Citizenship in SwedenOfficial Swedish statistics have indicated that 3,444 Palestinian asylum-seekers categorized as “stateless” received citizenship documents in Sweden until November 2020. “Stateless” migrants are often denied citizenship in Sweden. According |
2020-12-28 | View |
Palestinian Breakaway Rebels Held in Syrian PrisonsA number of Palestinian refugees who broke away from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) and joined opposition outfits south of Syria have been incarcerated in Syria’s state-run prisons. Many of |
2020-12-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Syria Denied Access to BreadPalestinian refugees from Gaza in Syria said they could not purchase bread from an Aleppo bakery as they failed to obtain a smart card from the Syrian authorities. Recently, a |
2020-12-28 | View |
2 Palestinian Factions Open Up Office at Yarmouk CampActivists from Yarmouk Camp said Fatah Movement and the Democratic Front opened up their offices in Yarmouk Camp, a move which is likely to boost civilians’ return to their houses |
2020-12-28 | View |
Hygiene Packs, School Bags Distributed in Handarat CampThe Palestine Youth Imprint, in cooperation with the Palestinian Red Crescent, distributed 287 medical packs to Palestinian refugees in Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, so as to help families combat the |
2020-12-28 | View |
Palestinian Author Pronounced Dead after 25 Years in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian novelist Ismail Schemale died on Wednesday in Syria’s state-run AlSuweida prison, where he has been held for over 25 years. According to the Syrian Press Center, the novelist was |
2020-12-27 | View |
Fires Break Out in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFires broke out at a Palestinian refugees’ house in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria. The fire was attributed to a lit-candle at the house of Zaher Yousef Kasem |
2020-12-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Egypt Denounce Apathy by UNRWA, UNHCRPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Egypt continue to rail against the apathy maintained by UNRWA and the UNHCR regarding their appeals for humanitarian, legal, and socio-economic protection. PRS have |
2020-12-27 | View |
Coats Distributed to Palestinian Students in Yarmouk CampDirector-General of the Political Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Damascus, Anwar Abdul Hadi, distributed on Saturday, December 26, coats to Palestinian refugee students in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus |
2020-12-27 | View |
Migrants Stranded on Greek Island Call For Urgent Action by European CommissionMigrants on a camp set up in Greece to shelter migrants after fires broke out in Moria Camp sent a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European |
2020-12-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children in Syria Denied Access to Food Items via Smart CardA number of Palestinian refugees said their children aged below 15 have been barred from smart cards used by the Syrian government to ration bread and a wider range of |
2020-12-26 | View |
Property-Theft Ongoing in Yarmouk CampReports of burglary continue to emerge in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees had been taking shelter. Members of pro-government groups have reportedly stolen furniture from |
2020-12-26 | View |
Transportation Crisis Remerges in Husianiya CampResidents of AlHusiniya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, said buses transferring civilians to and back from the camp have suddenly disappeared from the area. Recently, Syrian security forces have cracked down |
2020-12-26 | View |
UAE Pushes for End of UNRWA MandateIsrael and the United Arab Emirates have been working together to eliminate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) without solving the issue of Palestinian refugees |
2020-12-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Maher Mahmoud Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Maher Khaled Mahmoud, born on 31/04/1994 and raised in AlHajar AlAswad in Syria, has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons for the seventh year running. Maher was |
2020-12-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Husainiya Camp Denounce Movement Crackdown by Syrian RegimeThe Syrian security forces have reportedly cracked down on civilians passing through a recently-pitched military checkpoint near the main entrance to AlHusainiya Camp. Vehicles and passengers have been subjected to |
2020-12-25 | View |
Reconstruction Projects to Be Launched in Deraa CampPalestinian affiliates of AlBaath Party and representatives of UNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) discussed projects slated to be launched by UNRWA in Deraa Camp to |
2020-12-25 | View |
Palestinian Committees in Lebanon Slam UNRWA Aid CutThe Coalition of Popular Committees of Palestinians from Syria denounced UNRWA cut of its services and winter grants for Palestinians from Syria. In a statement, the coalition said UNRWA has |
2020-12-25 | View |
Hygiene Packs Distributed in Yarmouk CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent, in partnership with the Danish Red Cross, distributed on Friday hygiene packs and school furniture to residents of Yarmouk refugee camp, in Damascus. Nearly 200 families |
2020-12-25 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Ahmad and Walid Mahmoud Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian brothers Ahmad and Walid Mousa Mahmoud have been held in Syrian government jails since February 2014. Both brothers were kidnapped from their family home in Rukn AlDeen, in |
2020-12-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Northern Syria over Squalid ConditionsDisplaced Palestinian refugees have rallied in Deir Ballout camp, north of Syria, protesting their deteriorating living conditions in the poorly-equipped facility. The refugees called on AFAD, UNRWA, and all other |
2020-12-24 | View |
Official: Return to Yarmouk Camp Dependent on Infrastructure RehabilitationDirector of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Ambassador Anwar Abdul Hadi, said the return of displaced families to Yarmouk Camp has been taking place at a steady |
2020-12-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Deeply Concerned over Simmering Tensions in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee families continue to sound the alarm over the security mayhem rocking AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria. Overnight property-theft and burglary attempts targeting civilian homes have increasingly |
2020-12-24 | View |
Fears Mount over Increasing Coronavirus Cases in Khan Eshieh Refugee CampActivists in Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees have called on the residents to take precautionary measures, including social distancing, hand-washing, and mask-wearing, in order to help curtail coronavirus cases |
2020-12-24 | View |
Man Gunned Down in AlMuzeireeb, Palestinian Refugees in DistressTension has been running high in AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, after a man was assassinated by anonymous gunmen. The victim—Fadi Kaar’aan—was shot with gunfire. He died on the spot |
2020-12-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Earns BA in Programming in GermanyPalestinian youth Mahmoud Fakhri AlAsadi received a Bachelor degree in programming from the Faculty of Information at the University of Stuttgart, Germany. Sometime earlier, he earned the American International Certificate |
2020-12-23 | View |
Migrants Pushed Back by Greek Coast Guard55 irregular migrants were pushed back by the Greek Coast Guard to Turkish waters. The list includes 30 migrants whose boat broke down at night near Lesbos Island. They were |
2020-12-23 | View |
Firewood Distributed in Displacement Camps North of SyriaThe Palestine Commission for Relief and Development distributed 21,000 Kgs of firewood in displacement camps in Idlib, north of Syria. 140 families benefited from the move. Hundreds of Palestinian |
2020-12-23 | View |
Palestinian Factions in Syria Push For Urgent Return of Displaced Families to Yarmouk CampRepresentatives of Palestinian political parties discussed the situation in Yarmouk Camp and called for the return of displaced Palestinian families at the earliest possible time. This came in a meeting |
2020-12-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Turkey on Verge of Losing EyesightPalestinian refugee Firas Abdul Kader, currently taking shelter in the Turkish city of Izmir, is on the verge of losing his eyesight as he has been denied admission into Turkish |
2020-12-22 | View |
Palestinian Student Maher AlAyesh Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t since 2012Palestinian university student Maher Abdul Hamid AlAyesh, aged 32, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government jails for the eight consecutive year. Maher was kidnapped by Syrian security |
2020-12-22 | View |
Hygiene Packs Distributed in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaThe Palestinian Red Crescent in Syria, in cooperation with the Danish Red Cross, distributed on Tuesday, December 22, hygiene packs and detergents to residents of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian |
2020-12-22 | View |
European Union Contributes Additional EUR 4.6 Million in Support Of Palestine RefugeesThe European Union (EU) has signed an additional contribution of EUR 4.6 million to the 2020 Programme Budget of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees |
2020-12-22 | View |
UNRWA Tests New Aid Distribution Mechanism for Palestinian Refugees in JordanURNWA has started testing aid distribution for Palestinians from Syria in Jordan through an e-wallet system. Some 300 Palestinian refugee families will receive aid through the new distribution mechanism. |
2020-12-22 | View |
UNRWA Transfers Winter Aid to Palestinian Refugees from Syria in LebanonUNRWA transferred cash aid to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon via the ATM card. Every family received a rental allowance of 625,000 Lebanese pounds, a food grant worth 100 |
2020-12-22 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Appeal for Release from Greek CustodyTwo Palestinian refugees from Syria—Yaser Faour and Muamar Yousef Murad, born in 1967 and raised in Yarmouk Camp—have appealed to the international human rights organizations to broker their release from |
2020-12-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Deir Ballout Camp Struggling for SurvivalHundreds 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 |
2020-12-21 | View |
98 Palestinian Residents of AlNeirab Camp Secretly Held in Syrian PrisonsAGPS documented the secret detention of 98 Palestinian refugees living in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, from March 2011 until mid-December 2020. A number of Palestinians who had sought refuge in |
2020-12-21 | View |
Humanitarian Condition Exacerbated by Transportation Crisis in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesStudents and parents at AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give daily lifts to the local university |
2020-12-21 | View |
UNRWA: Reconstruction of Education Premises in Deraa Camp PriorityDirector of UNRWA affairs in Syria Amanya Michael-Ebye said reconstruction premises run by the Agency in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, has been placed on top of |
2020-12-21 | View |
AGPS Calls for Urgent Int’l Action to End Suffering of Palestinians of SyriaOn the International Human Solidarity Day (IHSD), annually observed by the United Nations on December 20, AGPS called on the international community, particularly UNRWA, to take further action in order |
2020-12-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Continue to Achieve Success Stories WorldwideHundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have achieved success stories, despite the traumatic upshots wrought by the daily scenes of bloodshed and destruction across the embattled Syrian territories. This |
2020-12-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Family in Greece Appeals for Urgent Treatment of Cancer-Stricken ChildA displaced Palestinian family from Syria in Greece has appealed to the Greek authorities and international humanitarian organizations to work on securing urgent treatment for their six-year-old daughter, diagnosed with |
2020-12-20 | View |
Power Crisis ongoing in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to denounce the chronic power blackouts rocking the area, saying power has been cut across a number of residential neighborhoods for almost |
2020-12-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Husain Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Abdul Salam Hussain has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 7th consecutive year. The refugee was arrested by Syrian security forces on January 26 |
2020-12-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Targeted in Arbitrary Arrests South of DamascusPalestinian refugees taking shelter south of Damascus are living in distress due to the arbitrary arrest sweeps and crackdowns perpetrated by the Syrian security forces. Palestinian refugees have been subjected |
2020-12-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death by Syrian RegimeFamilies of Palestinians tortured to death in Syrian government penitentiaries said they have been made to sign fraudulent documents and certificates claiming that their relatives died of heart attacks. Speaking |
2020-12-19 | View |
Students Appeal for School Transport at AlNeirab Camp for Palestine RefugeesStudents 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 |
2020-12-19 | View |
Education Services for Palestine Refugees at Risk in War-Torn SyriaThis school year, 49,000 Palestine refugee girls and boys have gone back to 103 schools run by the UNRWA in Syria, with measures being taken by teaching staff to |
2020-12-19 | View |
Palestine Refugee Agency Facing Alarming Financial CrisisA webinar was held by Commission 302 to Defend Refugees' Rights on December 15 under the title “UNRWA after 71… Funding Challenge and Service Cut”. The seminar was attended by |
2020-12-18 | View |
Classroom Shut at UNRWA School over Coronavirus ConcernsThe Akka School administration in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, suspended courses at a classroom after a student tested positive for coronavirus. The student was home-quarantined for 14 |
2020-12-18 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Denounce Fuel ShortageResidents of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said they have not received fuel supplies urgently-needed with the advent of winter. A liter of fuel is sold |
2020-12-18 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian brothers Emad Fares AlSamour, 33 and Iyad Fares AlSamour, 30, have been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since December 13, 2012. The two brothers, residents of AlHajar AlAswad |
2020-12-18 | View |
Aid Items from Israeli-Occupied Palestinian Territories Distributed in Northern SyriaRelief items donated by Palestinians living in territories occupied by Israel since 1948 have been distributed in displacement camps set up in northern Syria. The Nazareth-based Merciful Souls Association said |
2020-12-18 | View |
AGPS Calls for Facilitating Return of Displaced Families to Yarmouk CampDecember 16, 2020 marks the seventh anniversary of the so-called “Mig Massacre”, also known as “Abdul Kader AlHusaini massacre”, in reference to the onslaughts launched by the Syrian fighter jets |
2020-12-17 | View |
Seminar Held in Istanbul to Introduce AGPS Report about Yarmouk CampAGPS took part in a seminar held in Istanbul on December 17 as part of the book fair staged by Palestine House for Poetry and Return Culture. Ibrahim AlAli, from |
2020-12-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Eye Treatment in TurkeyPalestinian refugee from Syria Firas Abdul Kader has appealed to the international humanitarian and human rights institutions to help him secure a sum of 3,000 USD needed for two |
2020-12-17 | View |
Civilians’ Safety Threatened by Uncontrolled Circulation of Weapons in AlNeirab CampThe unrestrained flow of arms among the pro-government militias in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, has marred civilians’ lives. On December 16, random gunshots were fired by Liwaa AlQuds group in |
2020-12-17 | View |
Displaced Families Call for Rehabilitation of Local Committee in Yarmouk CampActivists and displaced families have called on local authorities in Damascus to reactivate the local committee which was previously tasked with administering civilians’ affairs in Yarmouk Camp. They said the |
2020-12-16 | View |
Over 10 Coronavirus Cases Reported in Deraa CampOver 10 Palestinian refugees have sustained pulmonary infection after they contracted the novel coronavirus in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. The infected persons are being home-quarantined in |
2020-12-16 | View |
Gang Terrorizes Civilians in Jaramana CampA state of panic has overwhelmed Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees in Syria as armed gangsters have been stealing civilian property and burglarizing homes. Over recent days, cases of property-theft |
2020-12-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees’ Access to Education Periled in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee families sheltered in AlHusainiya camp have been overburdened by the costs of private tutoring. Several families have been forced to pay for private courses due to their children’s |
2020-12-16 | View |
Int’l Relief Organization Blackmailed by Syrian RegimeSyrian security forces demanded that an international humanitarian organization pay 1 million Syrian pounds for every aid distribution point in Yalda, Jaramana Camp, and Khan Eshieh Camp. Sawt AlAsima news |
2020-12-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Husain Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian refugee Mohamed Omar Husain, born in 1997, has been secretly held in Syrian government jails for the seventh consecutive year. Mohamed, raised in Deraa camp, south of Syria, was |
2020-12-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Struggle for Potable WaterPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been repeatedly cut off across residential neighborhoods. The residents have warned of the repercussions of the |
2020-12-15 | View |
UNRWA Aid Distributed in Yarmouk CampUNRWA distributed food and in-kind items to 326 Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in Yarmouk Camp. Most of Palestinian families sheltered south of Damascus fled Yarmouk as a result of |
2020-12-15 | View |
Hygiene Packs Distributed in Handarat CampThe Syrian Association, in partnership with civil society groups in AlNeirab Camp, handed over hygiene packs to women, widows, and injured people affiliated with the Syrian regime in Handarat Camp |
2020-12-15 | View |
Prisoners’ Families Blackmailed in SyriaThe families of hundreds of Palestinian refugees secretly held in Syrian state jails have been blackmailed over their appeals for information. Hundreds of families have paid large sums of money |
2020-12-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian PrisonA Palestinian refugee from Khan Eshieh camp was released from Syrian prisons following a two-year detention term. AGPS has not revealed his name over security concerns. AGPS has kept record |
2020-12-14 | View |
Security Turmoil Overwhelms AlSayeda Zeinab CampTension has been running high in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, in Rif Dimashq, after clashes burst out a few days earlier between Shiite groups and gunmen in the area. Deaths and |
2020-12-14 | View |
Palestinians in AlHusainiya Camp Facing Dire ConditionsPalestinian families taking refuge in AlHusainiya camp denounced the acute shortage in fuel supplies and firewood. A liter of fuel is being sold at up to 1,000 Syrian pounds |
2020-12-14 | View |
Vulnerable Palestinian Families Struggling for Survival in Northern Syria Displacement CampsHundreds of displaced Palestinian and Syrian families have been facing squalid humanitarian conditions in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, in Efrin region, north of Syria. Dozens of elderly people, orphans |
2020-12-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in AlBal Camp Facing Abject Humanitarian Situation25 displaced Palestinian families taking refuge in ramshackle tents set up in AlBal Camp, in Aleppo’s northern outskirts, north of Syria, continue to launch cries for help over their alarming |
2020-12-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Family Appeals for Urgent Child TreatmentThe family of Palestinian child from Syria Jad Mohamed Bakir continue to appeal for urgent humanitarian action to secure a sum of 300 USD needed for an urgent testicle surgery |
2020-12-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wasim Falouji Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Wasim Falouji has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Wasim was arrested at a government checkpoint in Damascus on March 14, 2013 |
2020-12-13 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Raise Concerns over Health Risks of Plastic IncinerationDesperate for warmth, displaced Palestinian and Syrian families taking refuge in under-equipped camps and substandard facilities north of Syria have been burning their clothes and plastic materials to stave off |
2020-12-12 | View |
Situation of Palestinians from Syria in Sudan Exacerbated by CoronavirusHundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Sudan have raised concerns about their fate in light of the security turmoil rocking the Sudanese territories and the lockdown measures imposed across |
2020-12-12 | View |
Palestinian Child in Need of Urgent Treatment in LebanonPalestinian child from Syria Nour AlDeen, displaced to Lebanon, is in need of urgent bone marrow biopsy that costs 275 USD. Palestinian refugees continue to call on the concerned authorities |
2020-12-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Adnan Loulou Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearThe condition and whereabouts of Palestinian refugee Adnan Tal’at Aloulou, born in 1962, have been shrouded in mystery in Syria’s state-run prisons. He was kidnapped at the Batikha checkpoint, set |
2020-12-12 | View |
Migrants on Lesbos Island at Risk of Lead PoisoningThousands of asylum seekers, aid workers, United Nations, and Greek and European Union employees may be at risk of lead poisoning in a new migrant camp that Greek authorities have |
2020-12-12 | View |
27 Palestinian Students Graduate from Medicine Faculty in SyriaSome 25 Palestinian students from Syria have graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in Syria. Ten graduates are residents of AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo and eight are from Yarmouk Camp |
2020-12-02 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Facing Deteriorating Conditions in Syria’s Khan Eshieh CampPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been struggling with squalid humanitarian conditions inflicted by the ten-year warfare. As in other refugee camps across Syria |
2020-12-02 | View |
UNRWA Pledges to Transfer Humanitarian Aid for Palestinian RefugeesUNRWA vowed to deliver food and cash aid to Palestinian refugees and to pay salaries of UNRWA staffers for 2021. This came during a meeting between director of UNRWA operations |
2020-12-02 | View |
Swedish Migration Agency Provides New Assessment of Asylum SeekersThe Swedish Migration Agency (SMA) has conducted a new assessment of asylum seekers from Syria. It said the security situation in Syria continues to be very serious. The level of |
2020-12-02 | View |
With Advent of Winter, Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival in Northern SyriaAs a cold winter season has drawn near, hundreds of displaced Palestinian families taking refuge in northern Syria continue to raise concerns over their alarming humanitarian condition. The families continue |
2020-12-01 | View |
Damascus Governorate: Return of Displaced Families to Yarmouk Camp PriorityDamascus governor Adel AlAleibi said the General Company for Technical Studies has just finalized its assessment of the situation in Yarmouk Camp and provided three alternatives as to the rehabilitation |
2020-12-01 | View |
AlSabina Camp Suffers Acute Shortage in Fuel SuppliesActivists from AlSabina Camp expressed fears over an acute fuel crisis in the area after reports have emerged on the government’s intent to reduce fuel supplies from 200 to 100 |
2020-12-01 | View |
Palestinian Artist Released after One Year in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian artisit Hayel Diab, from Yarmouk Camp, was released from Syria prisons on November 30, 2020, after he had been detained for a year. Diab, who fled to Malmo, in |
2020-12-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Complicated Red Tape Slapped by Palestine Consulate in IstanbulThe General Palestinian Consulate in Istanbul said refugees wishing to show up at the consulate should book an appointment in advance. A statement posted on the consulate website said Palestinian |
2020-12-01 | View |
Damascus Governorate Promises Return of Displaced Families to Yarmouk Camp in Few DaysSecretary-General of the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front (PPSF), Khaled Abdul Majid, quoted officials at Damascus Governorate as stating that the first batch of displaced families will be allowed to return |
2020-11-30 | View |
Power Crisis ongoing in Jaramana CampResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees have denounced the chronic power blackouts in the area. An AGPS reporter said the power crisis has made the humanitarian situation inside the |
2020-11-30 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlHusaniya CampCivilians taking shelter in Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have voiced deep concern over the health hazards inflicted by the trash mounds piled up across residential |
2020-11-30 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Emergency Plan Implemented at Syria HospitalsThe Syrian Health Ministry on Monday instructed hospitals and medical centers to move to the emergency plan to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, state news agency SANA reported. The plan |
2020-11-30 | View |
AGPS Calls for Protection of Palestinian Refugees in/from SyriaOn the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, AGPS calls on the international community and UNRWA to assume their responsibilities regarding the Palestinian refugee community and to work |
2020-11-29 | View |
Concerns Mount over Coronavirus Propagation in Palestinian Refugee CampActivists from Khan Eshieh camp have called on the residents and local authorities to abide by safety protocols and social distancing to prevent further COVID-19 propagations. Over recent months, AGPS |
2020-11-29 | View |
187 Palestinian Residents of AlAyedeen Camp in Homs Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian JailsAGPS documented the secret incarceration of 187 Palestinian refugees, including 10 women, taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp, in Hums, in Syria’s state run dungeons since the outburst of the bloody |
2020-11-29 | View |
Swedish Migration Agency Issues New Eligibility Criteria for Asylum Seekers from SyriaThe Swedish Migration Agency (SMA) has conducted a new assessment of asylum seekers from Syria. It said the security situation in Syria continues to be very serious. The level of |
2020-11-29 | View |
Displaced Families of Yarmouk Camp Denounce Reluctance of Syrian AuthoritiesResidents of Yarmouk Camp have lashed out at local authorities over their reluctance regarding their appeals for implementing reconstruction projects and facilitating civilians’ return to their homes. An AGPS |
2020-11-29 | View |
Pro-Regime Militias Involved in Drug Trafficking in Palestinian Refugee Camp of AlNeirabReports of drug consumption and trafficking have increasingly emerged in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Syria. Reporting from Aleppo, an AGPS correspondent said that a couple of weeks |
2020-11-28 | View |
Power Crisis Exacerbated by Cable Theft in Khan Eshieh CampPower cables have reportedly been stolen from abandoned houses and alleyways in Khan Eshieh Camp refugee camp, where civilians’ life has already been marred by the frequent power blackouts. Supervisor |
2020-11-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugees with Disabilities Graduate from UNRWA Centres54 Palestinian refugees with disabilities have received their graduation certificates from a UNRWA office in Syria. The graduates participated in short-term training sessions in sewing and mobile phone maintenance. At |
2020-11-28 | View |
Fuel Supplies Distributed to 300 Displaced Palestinian Families from Syria in AlBekaaThe Civil Commission for Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon handed over fuel supplies to 300 displaced Palestinian families taking refuge in Lebanon’s northern and central AlBekaa region. According to information |
2020-11-28 | View |
Arbitrary Abductions on the Rise in Syria’s Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to sound alarm bells over the simmering abductions carried out against civilians in the area. A few days earlier, a gangster attempted |
2020-11-27 | View |
Vehicle-Theft Increasingly Reported in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, railed against the increasing motor vehicle theft in the area. Recently, a taxi owned by a Palestinian refugee was stolen |
2020-11-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in AlDhiabiya Town Denounce Water ShortageResidents of AlDhiabiya town, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been left without potable water due to frequent water and power blackouts. The residents have been forced to buy water |
2020-11-27 | View |
Palestinian Charity Calls for Reconstruction of Its Yarmouk OfficeThe board of directors of the Palestine Charity has called on the concerned authorities to work on rehabilitating its mission in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus. This came in a meeting |
2020-11-27 | View |
Turkish Coast Guard Rescues 46 Irregular Migrants Pushed by GreeceA total of 46 irregular migrants were rescued from boats off the coast of Turkey’s Aydın and Mersin provinces, Turkish Coast Guard Command announced in a statement on Thursday. The |
2020-11-27 | View |
From Syria to COVID-19 Frontline, Palestinian-Born Scientist Sets Sights on VaccineA refugee with Palestinian origins has made cutting-edge work on a COVID-19 vaccine, challenging the traumatic impact of his statelessness and the psychological scars of the Syria war. Scientist |
2020-11-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Northern Aleppo BlastPalestinian refugee Samer Khalil AlToukhi, born in 1987, died of wounds he sustained in a blast that rocked AlBab city, east of Aleppo, on November 24, 2020. Five people |
2020-11-26 | View |
Residents of AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA ClinicResidents of AlRaml Camp, in Latakia, have spoken out against the mistreatment they have been subjected to by staff members at a UNRWA-run clinic in AlQuds neighborhood, in the camp |
2020-11-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Murad Hamad Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons since 2013Palestinian refugee Murad Issa Ahmad Hamad, born in 1985, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Murad, from Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, was |
2020-11-26 | View |
UNRWA Begins Food Aid Distribution in Hama CampUNRWA started on November 26 distributing food aid items to the most vulnerable Palestinian families in AlAyedeen refugee camp, in Hama. Hama camp lies within the town of Hama, 210 |
2020-11-26 | View |
487 Palestinian Women Killed, Dozens Forcibly Disappeared in War-Torn SyriaStatistics released by AGPS on the occasion of the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women documented the death of 487 Palestinian women and girls all the way through |
2020-11-25 | View |
UN Deeply Concerned over Funding Crisis Faced by Palestine Refugee AgencyThe United Nations has raised immense concern over the financial shortfall that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing and |
2020-11-25 | View |
Hama Camp Gripped With Acute Shortage in Fuel, WoodResidents of AlAyedeen Camp in Hama have denounced the exorbitant prices of fuel of wood. Reporting from the area, an AGPS news correspondent said a ton of wood reaches up |
2020-11-25 | View |
Food Aid Distributed to Palestinian Refugees from Syria in LebanonThe International Red Cross, in partnership with the Youth Department at Palestine Embassy distributed on November 24 food baskets to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in Wadi AlZina, in Lebanon’s |
2020-11-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Deeply Concerned due to Increasing Abduction Reports South of DamascusPalestinian refugees taking shelter in southern Damascus towns have sounded distress signals over the security turmoil and increasing abductions in the area. In mid-October 10 young men were kidnapped from |
2020-11-24 | View |
Dead Body Found after Migrant Boat Sinks off Greek CoastAt least one man has drowned after a migrant dinghy sank off the Greek island of Rhodes. Coast guard authorities said the boat had set off from the Turkish coast |
2020-11-24 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Aid in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian RefugeesTrucks laden with food items from the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) have entered AlAyedeen camp in Hama. The in-kind aid items will be distributed to the most vulnerable |
2020-11-24 | View |
Hygiene Kit Distributed in Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Syrian Association, in cooperation with CSOs from AlNeirab Camp, distributed hygiene packs to widows in Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees. Palestinian refugees have been grappling with dire conditions in |
2020-11-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children Traumatized by Syria WarfareThe warfare in Syria, which has now entered its tenth year, has had traumatic fallouts on Palestinian refugee children in and outside the Syrian territories. Post-traumatic stress disorders, mental |
2020-11-23 | View |
Situation of Displaced Palestinian Families in Deir Ballout Camp Exacerbated by Water DearthHundreds 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, saying an acute water crisis |
2020-11-23 | View |
Displaced Families Fear Unabated Coronavirus Outbreak in Northern SyriaConcerns have mounted in displacement camps set up in northern Syria after two coronavirus cases were reported in the area. Reporting from northern Syria, an AGPS news correspondent said the |
2020-11-23 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Alarming in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the poor infrastructure and absence of vital services in the area, saying mounds of trash have been piled up across residential |
2020-11-23 | View |
Disinfection Drives Held in AlSayeda Zeinab Refugee CampDisinfection campaigns have seen the day in AlSayeda Zeinab camp in an attempt to sterilize public facilities and main access roads. Volunteers have also been delivering bread to the |
2020-11-23 | View |
Displaced Residents of Yarmouk Camp Denounce Property-Theft, Call for Urgent Return to Their HomesResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, said their property and homes have been subjected to ongoing theft and burglary. Eye-witnesses said they have caught sight of flocks |
2020-11-22 | View |
Ireland Announces Further €1 Million in Funding for UN Agency for Palestine RefugeesIreland’s Foreign Affairs and Defence Minister Simon Coveney T.D., announced on 19 November that Ireland was making an additional humanitarian funding commitment of €1 million to the United Nations |
2020-11-22 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Dies of Coronavirus in ErbilPalestinian doctor Rafaat Mohamed Jalil, who fled war-torn Syria to Iraq, died of coronavirus on November 20 in Erbil, the capital and most populated city in Kurdistan Region in Iraq |
2020-11-22 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Exacerbated by Power Crisis in Khan Dannun CampResidents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees have launched a cry for help over the power crisis in the camp and the acute dearth in fuel reserves with the |
2020-11-22 | View |
Greece to build New Camps to Cut Migrant Stays on IslandsGreece, on the front line of migration into Europe, promised earlier this month to build new reception centres for asylum seekers and cut the maximum stay in camps on its |
2020-11-22 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly Disappeared Relative in SyriaFamily of Palestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Abdul Aziz Akilah, born in 1993, has appealed to the international humanitarian and human rights organizations to work on disclosing the fate of |
2020-11-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Dies of Coronavirus in LebanonPalestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Jamal Abdul Karim Mansour died on November 21 of coronavirus. The victim fled Yarmouk Camp in Syria in 2012 and sought shelter in Shatila |
2020-11-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon Appeal for Healthcare ServicesPalestinian refugees and activists have called on the concerned authorities to enhance healthcare services from Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon. The refugees slammed the complicated red tape imposed by Lebanese |
2020-11-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlKurdi Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian 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 |
2020-11-21 | View |
Bread Packs Distributed to Palestinian Refugee Families in AlBekaaThe Popular Committee for Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon’s western and central AlBekaa region distributed 400 bread packs to displaced Palestinian families from Syria. The majority of Palestinian refugees in |
2020-11-21 | View |
252 Palestinian Children from Syria Pronounced Dead since 2011In statistics released on the International Children's Day, AGPS said it has recorded the death of 252 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria from the start of the conflict |
2020-11-20 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment by UNRWA StaffResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have spoken out against the mistreatment they have been subjected to by staff members at a UNRWA-run aid distribution centre in the |
2020-11-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon Push for Urgent Winter AssistanceThe Association of Popular Palestinian Committees from Syria in Lebanon urged UNRWA to pay its monthly cash aid as a cold winter season has drawn near. The Association said a |
2020-11-20 | View |
Cash Aid Transferred to Palestinian Refugees from Syria in LebanonUNRWA has transferred cash aid to the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of 640,000 Lebanese pounds and |
2020-11-20 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Sound Distress SignalsThe Jordanian authorities have prevented Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) from benefiting from donations made by “Himmat Watan” campaign which provides aid to vulnerable families whose livelihoods have been affected |
2020-11-19 | View |
12 Palestinian Engineers Allowed to Volunteer for Reconstruction Works in Yarmouk CampDamascus Governorate has given greenlight to 12 Palestinian engineers to work as volunteers with the local reconstruction committee in an attempt to assess damaged buildings and infrastructure. Other engineers lashed |
2020-11-19 | View |
Displaced Families Allowed to Return to Yarmouk CampA number of displaced Palestinian families have been allowed to return to Yarmouk Camp after local authorities okayed their demands. Eye-witnesses said trucks laden with furniture and kitchenware have |
2020-11-19 | View |
UNRWA Honors Graduates of Damascus Training Centre22 students who graduated from the Damascus Training Centre (DTC) were honored by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Eight graduates have already been integrated |
2020-11-19 | View |
4 Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for over 5 YearsFour Palestinian brothers from the Tamim family have been secretly held in Syrian prisons for over five years. The four brothers—Mohamed Bashar, Mohamed Amin, Mohamed Hadi, and Ali—took shelter in |
2020-11-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child in Need of Urgent Treatment in TurkeyThe family of Palestinian child from Syria Hasan Zaatout continues to launch distress signals over the child’s need of urgent treatment after he was diagnosed with Familial Mediterranean Fever. Hasan |
2020-11-18 | View |
AlNeirab Camp Grappling with Poor SewerageResidents of AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, have denounced the ongoing excavation works which they said have caused severe damage to the sanitation network, particularly in the western corners of the |
2020-11-18 | View |
Sanitation Network Maintenance Works ongoing in AlHajar AlAswadThe International Red Cross Committee toured AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, adjacent to Yarmouk Camp, in an attempt to monitor the condition of the sewerage network and carry out the necessary maintenance |
2020-11-18 | View |
Folkloric Palestinian Event Held in Rif DimashqA Palestinian music band was formed by a group of Palestinian youths in AlDhiabiya, in Rif Dimashq. Named “Zaytoun Biladi” (My home olives), the band aims to revive Palestine’s music |
2020-11-18 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Family Facing Abject Humanitarian Condition North of SyriaThe Abu Fahd Palestinian family, displaced from Yarmouk Camp, has been enduring squalid humanitarian conditions in AlRisala camp, in I’zaz region, north of Syria. The family fled the poorly-equipped Deir |
2020-11-17 | View |
Water Network Rehabilitated by Red Crescent in Yarmouk CampThe Syrian Red Crescent Organization said the water pumping station in Yarmouk Camp has gone operative following 120 days of maintenance works. The Red Crescent also said it rehabilitated four |
2020-11-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Daouah Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Hakam Husain Daouah has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Mohamed, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested on June 10 |
2020-11-17 | View |
UN Official: Palestine Refugee Agency Facing Worst Financial CrisisUNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said that this year has been an exceptionally difficult year, with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the subsequent economic and financial downfall and the unpredictable |
2020-11-17 | View |
Humanitarian Campaign Launched in Solidarity with Vulnerable Families in Yarmouk CampActivists from Yarmouk Camp have launched a campaign to host vulnerable families whose homes have been severely damaged by the intense fighting and shelling. Several residents with habitable or mildly |
2020-11-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Egypt Push for Urgent Humanitarian ActionPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Egypt continue to rail against the apathy maintained by UNRWA and the Palestine Embassy regarding their appeals for humanitarian, legal, and socio-economic protection. A |
2020-11-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Slam Reluctance of GAPAR ChiefResidents of AlNeirab camp have lashed out at the head of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR), Ali Mustafa, who recently showed up in the camp. GAPAR’s chief |
2020-11-16 | View |
Awareness-Raising Event Held in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAwareness-raising activities were held at AlSafsaf School, in Deraa Camp, in order to boost children’s awareness about hygiene tips and anti-coronavirus protocols, including hand washing and mask-wearing. The warfare in |
2020-11-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ali Mahmoud Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Ali Mahmoud Mahmoud, aged 33, has been secretly locked up in Syrian state prisons since February 20, 2014. AGPS has documented the incarceration of 1,797 Palestinians in |
2020-11-16 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Woman Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearElderly Palestinian refugee Dheiba AlAhmad, aged 72, has been held in Syrian government jails for the seventh year running. The woman was kidnapped with her family members on July 27 |
2020-11-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released in Prisoner Swap South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Ahmad Mahmoud Abu AlRub was released in a prisoner swap deal between the Syrian government forces and armed groups south of Syria. Abu AlRub was arrested in AlNakhla |
2020-11-15 | View |
Tension Spikes following Assassination of 2 Young Men in AlMuzeireebPalestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town have expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area after reports have emerged on the fatal shooting of Ibrahim Tatlou and Mohamed |
2020-11-15 | View |
Amid Funding Crisis, Palestine Refugee Agency Cuts off SalariesThe U.N. Relief and Works Agency said it has run out of cash and will be forced to cut the salaries of 28,000 staffers for the rest of |
2020-11-15 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in LebanonThe Popular Committee of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon distributed 10 heaters to displaced Palestinian families from Syria in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region. The committee called for increasing aid to 800 |
2020-11-15 | View |
Activists Warn Yarmouk Residents against Attempts to Turn Their Property into Bargaining ChipsActivists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property at low prices |
2020-11-14 | View |
UNRWA Distributes Relief Items to Vulnerable Palestinian FamiliesUNRWA has started to send text messages to vulnerable Palestinian families in Syria in order to hand them over hygiene kit. Families whose breadwinner is a person aged above 60 |
2020-11-14 | View |
Activists Acclaim Efforts of Cleaning Staff in Khan Eshieh CampActivists from Khan Eshieh Camp have paid tribute to cleaning workers whom they said have made their best to remove trash from streets and residential alleyways. Palestinian families taking refuge |
2020-11-14 | View |
Laureate Students Honored in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaA number of Palestinian students were honored by the Islamic Jihad Movement during a ceremony held at the Arab Cultural Centre in AlHusainiya camp, in Rif Dimashq. Hundreds of displaced |
2020-11-14 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Fate of Forcibly Disappeared Relative in SyriaThe family of the Palestinian refugee Mohamed Issa AlHourani reiterated their appeals to the international human rights institutions to work on disclosing the whereabouts and condition of their son who |
2020-11-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Kurdistan at Risk of RefoulementA number of Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Kurdistan region, north of Iraq, have been prevented from renewing their visas. An AGPS reporter said Palestinians with Syrian travel documents have |
2020-11-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2013The family of the Palestinian refugee Ahmad Abu Seyam, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, appealed to the concerned human rights institutions to take serious measures in order to disclose the |
2020-11-13 | View |
Street Lighting Initiative to Be Launched in Yarmouk CampA donor has pledged to repair lighting in Palestine and Yarmouk Street along with Street 30, in Yarmouk Camp, according to sources from Damascus Governorate. The drive will see solar |
2020-11-13 | View |
UNRWA Pledges to Transfer Aid to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon on TimeThe Association of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon said UNRWA will be distributing its aid to the refugees despite the lockdown slapped by the Lebanese government as part of |
2020-11-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Student Honored in SyriaPalestinian refugee Khaled Mohamed Samara, from AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, was honored after he won the highest score in the alternative curricula development. Samara worked as a robotics coach |
2020-11-13 | View |
AGPS Report Warns of Alarming Condition of Palestinian Students in SyriaA report recently issued by AGPS has underscored the difficult situation of Palestinian students in war-torn Syria The data figuring in the report is based on findings collected through an |
2020-11-12 | View |
Activists Call For Launch of Commission for Displaced Palestinians in Northern SyriaActivists and Palestinian refugees have met in Efrin, north of Syria, in an attempt to pave the way for the launch of a commission to speak up for Palestinian refugees |
2020-11-12 | View |
3 Palestinian Refugees Released from Syrian JailsThree Palestinian refugees were released from Syrian detention centers, where they had been held for a month. The refugees—Mohamed Azzam, Assaad Habib, and Mudar Mughamis—were arrested by Syrian security forces |
2020-11-12 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Amar and Khaled Jumu’a Held in Syrian Gov’t Jails for 7th YearPalestinian brothers from Syria Ammar Jumu’a Ibrahim, aged 34, and Khaled Jumu’a Ibrahim, 40, have been incarcerated in Syrian government penitentiaries since September 2013. Both refugees, residents of Yarmouk Camp |
2020-11-12 | View |
Local Bakery Reconstructed in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesMaintenance works have been ongoing in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, north of Syria, to rehabilitate the local alternative bakery which has been destroyed in the warfare. Residents of Deraa |
2020-11-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Struggling for SurvivalAfter ten years of conflict, Palestine refugees continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups in Syria with immense humanitarian needs. Palestinian refugees in Syria (PRS) continue to launch |
2020-11-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Distress Coronavirus Second Wave Hits SyriaThe Syrian government has set up a temporary hospital for Covid-19 patients at a Damascus sports complex in preparation for what the World Health Organization (WHO) said was a possible |
2020-11-11 | View |
UN Pledges Continued Support for Palestine Refugee AgencyThe United Nations has pledged to maintain support for the U Palestine Refugee Agency in order to help it keep up its services for millions of registered Palestinian refugees. In |
2020-11-11 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2020-11-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Husam AlRefa’i Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons32-year-old Palestinian refugee Hussam Ali Al-Refai, a resident of Yarmouk, has been locked up in Syrian government penitentiaries for seven years. Al-Rafai was kidnapped by the government troops deployed at |
2020-11-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Ahmad Mahmoud Abu AlRub was arrested by Syrian security forces in AlNakhla area, in Deraa AlBalad, south of Syria, as part of a manhunt launched in the area |
2020-11-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Terrified as Mortar Shells Hit Southern SyriaThree mortar shells slammed into AlSadd neighborhood in Deraa, where dozens of Palestinian refugee families have been taking shelter. No injuries were reported. Palestinian families living in Daraa Camp continue |
2020-11-10 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families: Return to Yarmouk Camp Hampered by “Paper Burden”Displaced Palestinian families wishing to return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp have denounced the complicated red tape slapped by the Syrian authorities. The families said local authorities ordered them |
2020-11-10 | View |
UNRWA Chief Shows Up in Sabina Refugee CampUNRWA’s Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, visited UNRWA installations including a health centre and a school in AlSabina camp for Palestinian refugees, where he met members of the school parliament. The |
2020-11-10 | View |
Popular Committees Push For Urgent Aid to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonThe Association of Popular Committees of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon urged UNRWA to increase their winter assistance to displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria sheltered in Lebanon. The Association called |
2020-11-10 | View |
UN Palestine Refugee Agency Issues Call for Humanitarian Assistance amid End-of-Year ShortfallCommissioner-General for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini announced that the Agency has run out of money to pay |
2020-11-09 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Long For Return to Yarmouk CampFamilies displaced from Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, have expressed their hope that they would return to the camp and retrieve their property in the near future. Activists said practical measures |
2020-11-09 | View |
Humanitarian Drive Launched in Khan Eshieh Refugee CampActivists from Khan Eshieh camp have launched an initiative to collect money in order to help the residents secure fuel and heating items as a cold winter season has drawn |
2020-11-09 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Exacerbated by ExorbitantTransportation FeesResidents of AlSabina camp have denounced the exorbitant transportation charges imposed by bus drivers in and around the area. The residents said transportation fees are three times higher than the |
2020-11-09 | View |
Damascus Governor Pays Visit to Yarmouk CampDamascus Governor Adel Aleibi accompanied by Syrian and Palestinian officials toured Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. Palestinian officials said the Governor greenlighted the entry of buses to the |
2020-11-08 | View |
Palestinian Student Israa Refai’ Honored by NRWA ChiefUNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini honored the Palestinian girl Israa Mohamed AlRefai’, raised in Yarmouk Camp, after she garnered the highest score in Syria in her 9th grade exams. "I am |
2020-11-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Bayan Jumu’a, aged 19, has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian prisons for the 5th consecutive year. Bayan was arrested on March 17, 2015 at Palestine Street checkpoint in |
2020-11-08 | View |
UK Pledges $20.7m in Additional Aid to UNRWAThe UK has announced an additional $20.7 million in funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), bringing the total UK support for the |
2020-11-08 | View |
Cash Aid Transferred to Palestinians from Syria in JordanUNRWA has transferred cash aid to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan. Every registered family member received a cash grant of 70 Jordanian dinars. The United Nations Relief and Works |
2020-11-08 | View |
Family of Murdered Palestinian Boy Points Finger at German Youth CentreThe family of Palestinian refugee boy Mohamed Amaryi, who was fatally stabbed in Berlin on October 31, 2020 held the Children and Youth Department partly responsible for the murder, saying |
2020-11-07 | View |
Palestinian Families in AlSabina Camp Facing Squalid Humanitarian ConditionPalestinians taking refuge in AlSabina camp, in Rif Dimashq, have sounded the alarm over their abject condition as a cold winter season has drawn near. No more than 200 liters |
2020-11-07 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp Lash Out at UNRWA StaffResidents of Jaramana camp have denounced the mistreatment they have been subjected to by UNRWA staff members during the aid distribution process. The residents said scores of Palestinian refugees, including |
2020-11-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Hasan Layla Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Hasan Ziad Leyla has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Hasan was kidnapped by Syrian security forces from AlKastal School |
2020-11-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Crackdowns in Southern DamascusPalestinian refugees taking shelter south of Damascus are living in distress due to the arbitrary arrest sweeps and crackdowns perpetuated by the Syrian security forces. Palestinian refugees have been subjected |
2020-11-06 | View |
Union of Palestinian Engineers Launch Volunteer Initiative to Reconstruct Yarmouk CampThe Association of Palestinian Engineers in Syria has launched an initiative to help reconstruct Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. In a statement, the Association said it has begun |
2020-11-06 | View |
Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Syria Gripped with Sanitation CrisisResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq continue to rail against poor sanitation networks and improper sewage disposal. The displaced families warned of the life-threatening diseases wrought |
2020-11-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Distressed as Greece Slaps Anti-Coronavirus LockdownPalestinian refugees and other asylum seekers taking shelter in migrant facilities set up on Greek islands have voiced deep concern over their abject humanitarian condition as Greece ordered a nationwide |
2020-11-06 | View |
Bread Distributed to Palestinian Families from Syria in LebanonThe Civil Committee for Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon’s western and central AlBekaa region distributed 200 bread packs to displaced Palestinian families from Syria. According to information collected by UNRWA |
2020-11-06 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Slam UNRWA ApathyPalestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan continue to condemn the reluctance maintained by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) regarding their |
2020-11-05 | View |
Displaced Families Sign Up for Return to Yarmouk CampMember of the Executive Office of Damascus governorate Samir Jazaerli said the committee in charge of the return to Yarmouk file decided to resume receiving demands by displaced families to |
2020-11-05 | View |
War Remnants Blown Up in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesExplosive remnants of war were detonated by engineers in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, sparking panic in the area. Local authorities warned residents to keep away from the vicinities of |
2020-11-05 | View |
94 Irregular Migrants Rescued off Turkish Seashore94 irregular migrants were rescued off the Aegean coast as they attempted to disembark in Greece. 21 migrants were first rescued off the Aegean seashore after their boat engine broke |
2020-11-05 | View |
Palestinian Nurse Bassel Omar Secretly Held in Syrian Jails for over 7 YearsPalestinian nurse Bassel Hassan Omar, aged 40, has been held in Syrian government lock-ups since March 7, 2013. Bassel was kidnapped by the government forces from AlMujtahid Hospital in |
2020-11-05 | View |
AGPS: 49 Palestinian Children Syria Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons49 Palestinian children have been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict in 2011, according to AGPS data. The minors’ ages vary between one |
2020-11-04 | View |
Palestinian Boy Killed in AlMuzeireebA boy was killed by an anonymous militia in AlMuzeireeb town, in Deraa’s western outskirts, south of Syria, after they forced him out of a bus driving on the main |
2020-11-04 | View |
2 Members of Liwaa AlQuds Arrested in SyriaThe Faylak AlSham armed group, affiliated with the opposition forces, arrested two members of Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian regime, as they attempted to feel to Turkey, trying |
2020-11-04 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Denounce Mistreatment by State-Run BakeriesResidents of Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the corrupt bread distribution mechanisms pursued by local bakeries, saying prices of subsidised bread have been manipulated after |
2020-11-04 | View |
Debris Clearance Ongoing in AlHajar AlAswadDebris clearance works have been ongoing in AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, south of Damascus, in an attempt to smooth civilians’ movement across the area. The move will reportedly pave the way |
2020-11-04 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Call for Urgent Return to Yarmouk Camp as Municipal Committee Gets ActivatedThe local committee of Yarmouk Camp has gone operative inside the municipality building, at a time when reconstruction works by Damascus governorate have been on the go. Recently, local authorities |
2020-11-03 | View |
As Winters Draws Near, Situation of Palestinian Refugee Families in Syria Worsened by Exorbitant Fuel PricesHundreds of Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in AlSabina camp fear that they won’t be able to cook their food or keep the cold out of their homes this year |
2020-11-03 | View |
Palestinian Child Left on His Own after His Mother’s DeathA two-year-old Palestinian child called Samer was transferred to an orphanage run by the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Policies in Istanbul after his mother was killed by her |
2020-11-03 | View |
Leisure Activities Held for Orphans in Northern Syria Displacement CampsThe Palestine Commission for Relief and Development organized leisure activities for sightless orphans in Atimah village, north of Syria. The warfare in Syria has had traumatic fallouts on Palestinian refugee |
2020-11-03 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Denounce Transportation CrisisA transportation crisis has been rocking Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, where workers and students continue to face serious difficulties getting to their workplaces and schools |
2020-11-02 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Exacerbated by Bread Price HikeState-run bakeries in AlSabina camp have reportedly been manipulating the prices of subsidised bread after the government increased pack prices. A bread pack is sold in the area at a |
2020-11-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Take Part in Training Course South of TurkeyThe Turkish Association for Solidarity with Palestine (FIDAR) wrapped up a training course in computer maintenance in Reyhanli province, south of Turkey. 15 Palestinian refugees from Syria took part in |
2020-11-02 | View |
Fire breaks out at refugee camp on Greek island of SamosThree days after a deadly earthquake, a fire broke out in the refugee camp on Greece's Samos island on Monday, burning down 15 tents, leaving at least 150 people |
2020-11-02 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Journalists Killed, Forcibly Disappeared in War-Torn SyriaIn data released on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, marked on November 2, AGPS said it has kept record of the death and abduction of |
2020-11-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Boy Stabbed to Death in BerlinPalestinian boy Mohamed Amayri was fatally stabbed by anonymous assailants in Berlin. Initial investigations have held a far-right extremist responsible for the “racist” attack. The victim was born and raised |
2020-11-01 | View |
Pro-Government Militia in Syria Carries Out Buildings, Population Census in HandaratMembers of Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, have embarked on a comprehensive census to count residents and houses in Handarat camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria |
2020-11-01 | View |
Palestinian Students Honored in DamascusThe Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) honored a number of Palestinian and Syrian students who achieved high scores in their secondary school exams. The ceremony was held in Damascus. Palestinian and |
2020-11-01 | View |
Bread Packs Distributed in Northern Syria Displacement CampThe Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development has distributed 650,000 broad loafs in 10 displacement camps in northern Syria, where hundreds of Palestinian families have been taking |
2020-11-01 | View |
PLA Conscripts Arrested by Syrian Security ForcesSix members of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) have been arrested by Syrian security forces over allegations of stealing military uniforms and blankets. Last July, Syria’s security branch 291 summoned |
2020-10-31 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp of AlHusainiya Succumbs to CoronavirusA resident of AlHusainiya camp was pronounced dead on October 31 after he contracted COVID-19. AGPS has not revealed his name at his family’s request. AGPS has documented the |
2020-10-31 | View |
AGPS: 252 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has recorded the death of 252 Palestinian refugee children in Syria due to war-related incidents. The list of victims includes 70 children who died due to the blockade |
2020-10-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Steep Bread Prices in SyriaPalestinian refugees in government-held zones in Syria said they have been struggling to fetch bread loafs to feed their starved families as a result of the price hike. On Thursday |
2020-10-31 | View |
Commission of Palestinians of Syria in Burj AlBarajneh Launches Its MissionThe Commission of Palestinians of Syria in Burj AlBarajneh camp, in Lebanon, said in a press statement that displaced Palestinians from Syria in the camp wrote authorizations mandating the commission |
2020-10-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Denied Legal ProtectionPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to Lebanon continue to struggle with an abject humanitarian condition as a result of their precarious legal status and the absence of protection mechanisms |
2020-10-30 | View |
Commission of Palestinians of Syria Established in AlBekaaPalestinian activists in Lebanon announced the establishment of the Civil Commission of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon’s central and western AlBekaa region. Nearly 28,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria seeking |
2020-10-30 | View |
Displaced Families Struggling for Survival in AlSadaka Camp in Aleppo’s Northern Outskirts35 displaced Palestinian families taking shelter in AlSadaka Camp, west of AlBal village, in Aleppo’s northern town of Suran, have sounded distress signals over the dire humanitarian condition in the |
2020-10-30 | View |
Graveyard Headstones Stolen from Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaAn AGPS reporter said tomb headstones have been stolen from AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. AlNeirab camp is the largest official camp in Syria and is 13km east |
2020-10-30 | View |
4 Members of Palestinian Family Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsFour members of the Palestinian Daoud family have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian state run prisons. The four family members are: Nour Ahmad Daoud, born in 1987, a resident |
2020-10-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Shot Dead South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Habib Abdul Jalil Kawamla was gunned down by anonymous gunmen in AlSabil neighborhood, in Deraa, south of Syria. Reporting from southern Syria, an AGPS news correspondent said the |
2020-10-29 | View |
Explosive Device Goes Off in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAn explosive device went off on the access road to Deraa camp, south of Syria, sparking panic in the area. No injuries were reported. An AGPS news correspondent said |
2020-10-29 | View |
UNRWA to Distribute Cash Aid to Palestinians from SyriaUNRWA said cash aid will be handed over to Palestinian refugees as of November 1, 2020. A sum of 87,000 Syrian liras will be handed over to the most |
2020-10-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Esam Husain Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Esam Mahmoud Husain has been secretly held in Syrian state prisons since 2014. Esam, born in Jober in 1983 and raised in Khan Eshieh refugee camp in Rif |
2020-10-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Transportation Crisis in Syria Displacement CampResidents of the Palestinian refugee camp of AlHusainiya, in Rif Dimashq, said their life has been marred by the transportation crisis rocking the area for years. The residents said transportation |
2020-10-28 | View |
On Palestinian Women’s Day: Thousands of Palestinian Women Displaced, Tortured in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the death of hundreds of Palestinian women and the enforced disappearance of several others in the embattled Syrian territories. According to AGPS data, at least 35 Palestinian |
2020-10-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by US-Backed Militia North of SyriaThe US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) arrested a Palestinian refugee, identified as Mohamed Khaled AlShehabi, in Tel Tamer town, north of Syria. The refugee had taken shelter in Yarmouk Camp |
2020-10-28 | View |
Syrian Regime Announces End to Property-Takeover in Yarmouk CampSources from Damascus said that the Syrian government forces have issued instructions for halting search campaigns and misappropriation of property targeting buildings in Yarmouk Camp. Over recent years, pro-government militias |
2020-10-28 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Grab Palestinian Refugee Houses in Khan Eshieh CampReports and testimonies collected by AGPS have revealed that armed groups affiliated with the Syrian regime have grabbed hold of Palestinian refugees’ houses in Khan Eshieh camp. Speaking with AGPS |
2020-10-27 | View |
Head of Palestine Refugee Agency Pays Visit to SyriaCommissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, discussed with Syria’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Faisal al-Miqdad the situation of |
2020-10-27 | View |
Displaced Residents of Yarmouk Camp Call for Urgent ReturnPalestinian families continue to call on the concerned authorities to allow them a safe return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, and to press ahead with reconstruction projects |
2020-10-27 | View |
New Water Installations Operative in Handarat Refugee CampWorks to repair water pumps in Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, have been finalized. Local residents told AGPS that equipment, including new water |
2020-10-27 | View |
Palestinian Engineer Wahdan AlRawashdha Secretly Held in Syrian State Prison for 7th YearPalestinian engineer Wahdan Abdullah AlRawashdeh has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been locked up for over seven years running. Wahdan was kidnapped from |
2020-10-27 | View |
83 Palestinians from AlRaml Camp Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsAGPS data indicates that 83 Palestinian refugees from AlRaml Camp, in Latakia, have been enduring unknown fates in Syrian government prisons. AGPS calls on the Syrian government to disclose the |
2020-10-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Arbitrary Manhunts South of DamascusPalestinian refugees taking shelter south of Damascus are living in distress due to the arbitrary arrest sweeps launched by the Syrian security forces. Palestinian refugees have been subjected to movement |
2020-10-26 | View |
3 Palestinian Family Members Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail since 2013The Palestinian AlJamal family appealed, in letters sent to AGPS, to the concerned parties and activists in Syria to work on disclosing the fate of their three siblings who were |
2020-10-26 | View |
Coronavirus Case Recorded at Akka School in AlNeirab CampA student enrolled at Akka School, in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, tested positive for coronavirus. Medical staff and the school administration ordered that the student be home-quarantined |
2020-10-26 | View |
10 Children from Palestinian Refugee Camp of AlNeirab Win Black Belt in Karate Contest10 children from the Palestinian Youth Club in AlNeirab camp in Aleppo obtained on October 22 Karate black belts. Dozens of displaced Palestinian refugees have achieved success stories, despite the |
2020-10-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Transferred to Syria’s Sednaya Military PrisonPalestinian ex-prisoner Ahmad Khamis was transferred from Palestine Branch 235 to Sednaya military prison, in Rif Dimashq. Ahmad, who was released from Israeli jails as part of an Israel-Russian swap |
2020-10-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Jamal AlSayed Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prison for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Jamal Waleed AlSayed, born in 1970, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government dungeons, where he has been held for the sixth year running. Jamal was |
2020-10-25 | View |
School Drop Out Rates Increasing in AlHusainiya CampPalestinian refugees sheltered in AlHusainiya camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, continue to speak out against the inadequate educational services and poor-quality input delivered to their children at local schools |
2020-10-25 | View |
Migrants on Chios Island Denounce Medical NeglectPalestinian refugees and hundreds of asylum seekers sheltered in a migrant facility set up on Greece’s Chios Island continue to denounce the poor hygiene and absence of healthcare services. Live |
2020-10-25 | View |
Rally Held in Northern Syria Displacement Camp over France’s Anti-Islam InsultsDisplaced Palestinians and Syrians staged a rally in Deir Ballout camp, north of Syria, to protest French insults against Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. The refugees said that they follow |
2020-10-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Detained at Istanbul Airport for over 30 DaysPalestinian refugee Samir Hasan Mohamed Aboud, born in 1970 and raised in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, has been detained at the new Istanbul International Airport for over 30 days running. Samir |
2020-10-24 | View |
UNRWA to Distribute 3rd Batch of 2020 Food AidUNRWA announced its intent to distribute the third batch of food aid as of October 22, 2020 to the most vulnerable families registered with the Agency. Text messages specifying the |
2020-10-24 | View |
Solidarity Drive Launched to Speak Up for Prisoners in SyriaKesh Malek Organization has embarked on a campaign entitled “A Candle to Remember” in solidarity with victims of enforced disappearance in Syrian prisons. A so-called “#شمعة_لنتذكر” (Candle_to_remember) hashtag has |
2020-10-24 | View |
Waste Water Swamps Residential Neighborhoods in AlHusainiya CampPalestinian families taking refuge in AlHusainiya have railed against the poor sanitation networks and improper sewage disposal as a result of frequent blackouts and maintenance works in the area. The |
2020-10-24 | View |
Disinfection Move Held in Deraa CampActivists in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, in partnership with Fatah-affiliated popular committees disinfected the Quds Mosque as part of anti-coronavirus measures. Confirmed coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported in |
2020-10-24 | View |
Hygiene Kit Distributed in Displacement Camps North of SyriaA UN relief body handed over hygiene bags to displaced families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, in the northern Syrian region of Efrin. The move makes part of efforts |
2020-10-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children Struggle to Gain Access to Schools in SyriaAGPS kept record of a sharp nosedive in access to education for Palestinians sheltered in displacement camps and communities across war-torn Syria. Most of UNRWA’s schools have been destroyed or |
2020-10-23 | View |
Head of Palestine Refugee Agency in Syria Meets with Education MinisterDirector of UNRWA operations in Syria, Michael Amanya Ibye, met with Syrian Education Minister, Darem Taba’, in an attempt to discuss bilateral partnership. The Syrian minister underscored the need for |
2020-10-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Gaza to Update Their Personal InformationThe Follow-Up Commission of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Gaza called on the refugees to update their personal information at UNRWA offices. This comes just a few days after Director |
2020-10-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ubaida Alyan Secretly Jailed in Syria for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Ubaida Alyan, aged 24, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups. Alyan was kidnapped by the government troops stationed in AlZahira, in Damascus, on March |
2020-10-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Facing Abject Humanitarian Condition in War-Torn SyriaAfter ten years of conflict, Palestine refugees continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups in Syria with immense humanitarian needs. Palestinian refugees in Syria (PRS) continue to launch |
2020-10-22 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeals for Urgent Treatment in LebanonPalestinian refugee Adnan AlMaghrebi, displaced from Yarmouk Camp in Damascus to AlBadawi camp north of Lebanon has appealed to the international humanitarian institutions to help him secure surgery fees. Adnan |
2020-10-22 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Refugee Camp Grappling With Transportation CrisisResidents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to denounce the absence of means of transportation to give them lifts to and back from distant locations. Over recent years, residents |
2020-10-22 | View |
Red Cross Delegation Tours Handarat CampA delegation of the International Red Cross accompanied by the water chief in Syria showed up in Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees to inspect ongoing maintenance works to repair the |
2020-10-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Spotted in Syria’s Military PrisonTwo Palestinian refugees are locked up in isolated cells in the Syrian military prison of Sednaya. The refugees are Samir Ahmad Ashmawi and Wael Tawfiq Jebali. Their families continue to |
2020-10-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Bobali Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 9th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Yehya AlBobali, from AlRaml camp in Latakia, has been enduring a mysterious fate since August 15, 2011. The Syrian authorities continue to withhold information about his condition |
2020-10-21 | View |
Coronavirus Case Reported in Deir Ballout CampA 37-year-old resident of the displacement camp of Deir Ballout, in the northern Syrian region of Efrin, has tested positive for COVID-19, in the first such case reported in the |
2020-10-21 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Shows Up in Yarmouk CampRepresentatives of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) paid a visit to Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus |
2020-10-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Struggling With Dire Conditions on Leros IslandPalestinian asylum seekers taking shelter on the Greek island of Leros have been subjected to an exacerbated humanitarian situation due to the absence of vital services, including health care, housing |
2020-10-21 | View |
Civilians Left Under Threat of War Remnants in Syria’s Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, continue to voice deep concerns over their children’s safety due to the spread of unexploded war remnants across and around the |
2020-10-20 | View |
16,000 Palestinian Children Immunized by UNRWA in SyriaMore than 16,000 Palestine refugee children aged between six months and five years were immunized in UNRWA health centers across the country. With the protracted crisis in Syria |
2020-10-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Call for Urgent Humanitarian ActionThe Association of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon have called on UNRWA to increase cash aids for Palestinian refugees fleeing war-torn Syria, in light of the deteriorating economic situation |
2020-10-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mirvat Kablawi Secretly Held in Syrian JailPalestinian refugee Mirvat Kablawi, from AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, has been locked up in Syrian state jails for the fifth consecutive year. Mirvat was arrested at |
2020-10-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Deprived of Vital Services by UN AgencyPalestinian refugees in northern Syria continue to rail against the apathy maintained by the UN Works and Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) regarding their appeals for urgent humanitarian assistance |
2020-10-19 | View |
UNRWA Denies Suspension of Vital Services for Palestine RefugeesThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) denied on Monday rumors about its intent to gradually freeze its relief activities. "Some social media sites have been |
2020-10-19 | View |
Residents of Syria Displacement Camp Rally Over Absence of Health ServicesDisplaced Palestinian and Syrian families taking shelter in Deir Ballout camp, in the northern Syrian region of Efrin, called on the Turkish authorities and AFAD to reopen the local clinic |
2020-10-19 | View |
Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Syria Gripped with Sanitation CrisisResidents 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 |
2020-10-19 | View |
Activists Push for Reactivation of Yarmouk Camp MunicipalityHuman rights activists have called on the Syrian authorities and Damascus governorate to rehabilitate the municipality of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees and to recuperate all the privileges that had |
2020-10-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Grappling with Contaminated WaterResidents of AlSabina camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said drinking water has been contaminated by sewage, causing it to become foul and salty. Families taking shelter near AlHuriya |
2020-10-18 | View |
Palestine Refugee Agency Celebrates Global Handwashing Day in SyriaAwareness-raising activities were held by UNRWA in Syria to celebrate the Global Handawshing Day, marked on October 15. Some 500 Palestinian refugees students enrolled at UNRWA schools in Hums, Hama |
2020-10-18 | View |
Security Sweep Targets Refugees from Syria in IstanbulIstanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya said following a meeting held with CSOs that a search sweep targeting the houses and shelters of Palestinian and Syrian refugees will be launched in the |
2020-10-18 | View |
Greece Extends Metal Wall on Borders with TurkeyGreece's government says it has finalized plans to extend a wall along its northeast border with Turkey, over concerns that migrants may try to stage mass crossings into the |
2020-10-18 | View |
Pro-Gov’t Group in Syria Seizes Palestinian Property in Neirab CampThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) has warned of the misappropriation of Palestinian property and belongings by Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, in AlNeirab |
2020-10-17 | View |
Hundreds of Displaced Families Inspect Their Houses in Yarmouk CampHundreds of displaced Palestinian families have entered Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to inspect their homes from which they have been displaced for over two years. Over recent years, pro-government militias |
2020-10-17 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Qudsaya Town Exacerbated by Security SweepsPalestinian 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 |
2020-10-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Najib Sweiti Secretly Held in Syrian State PrisonPalestinian refugee Najib Sweiti has been held in Syrian state prisons since September 2017. Najib was abducted near Damascus International Airport on his way back to Syria, coming from Jordan |
2020-10-17 | View |
Palestinians from Syria on Greek Island of Samos Enduring Abject Humanitarian ConditionPalestinian refugees from Syria sheltered in migrant camps set up on the Greek island of Samos continue to sound distress signals over the exacerbated humanitarian condition they have been subjected |
2020-10-17 | View |
UNRWA Pledges Increasing Efforts to Protect Palestinians from Syria in GazaDirector of UNRWA operations in Gaza, Mathias Schemale promised to increase efforts in order to tone down the calamitous humanitarian condition endured by Palestinian refugees who returned from Syria to |
2020-10-16 | View |
Kuwait to Provide $1.5 Million to Support UNRWAKuwait's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Nasser al-Mohammed al-Sabah, announced a $1.5 million contribution to UNRWA. Speaking at the third strategic dialogue conference on UNRWA, which was held through visual |
2020-10-16 | View |
248 Palestinian Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Fall Prey to Enforced Disappearance in Syrian JailsSome 248 Palestinian residents of Khan Eshieh Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, among them women and children, have been secretly held in Syrian government jails. The detainees’ fates and |
2020-10-16 | View |
Vaccination Campaign Launched in Yarmouk CampUNRWA’s Health Programme said the mobile clinic allotted to the residents of Yarmouk Camp has been operative and continues to provide assistance to dozens of patients, including children, elderly people |
2020-10-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Poor Education ServicesPalestinian refugees sheltered in AlHusainiya camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, continue to speak out the inadequate educational services and poor-quality output delivered to their children at local schools. AGPS |
2020-10-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies of Coronavirus in AleppoPalestinian refugee Ahmad Fayez Nawna died of coronavirus in Syria. Ahmad, a resident of the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, is the 14th coronavirus victim among the Palestinians of Syria |
2020-10-15 | View |
Water Network Repair Works Ongoing in Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesWorks have been in progress to repair water pumps in Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. Local residents told AGPS that equipment, including power |
2020-10-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival on Chios IslandAGPS has documented an increase in the number of Palestinian refugees seeking shelter in Vial camp, set up on the Greek island of Chios, where they have been struggling with |
2020-10-15 | View |
2 Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jails since 2012Palestinian brothers Waseem and Anas Mahmoud Muhahi have been secretly held in Syrian government dungeons since October 2012. Both were kidnapped from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees south of Damascus |
2020-10-15 | View |
Palestinian Girls in/from Syria Challenge War-Related TraumaTen years into the Syrian conflict, the Palestinian refugee community continues to be among the most affected groups in the war-torn country. Yet, hundreds of success stories have emerged from |
2020-10-14 | View |
Stray Dogs Sway Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp have raised concerns over their children’s safety as packs of stray dogs have been spotted in and around the camp. The refugees appealed to the |
2020-10-14 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees Facing Squalid Conditions on Greek IslandPalestinian refugees from Syria sheltered in the new Moria camp, pitched on the Greek island of Mytilene, continue to sound distress signals over the exacerbated humanitarian condition they have been |
2020-10-14 | View |
India Provides US$ 1 Million to UNRWA for Palestinian RefugeesThe Government of India on Wednesday contributed US$ 1 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in support of the |
2020-10-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Woman Killed in IstanbulPalestinian woman Hiba Yousef, a former resident of Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, was found dead in the Turkish metropolitan city of Istanbul. Reporting from Turkey, an AGPS news correspondent said that |
2020-10-13 | View |
Civilians’ Safety Threatened by Uncontrolled Weapon Circulation in Khan Eshieh CampResidents of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees have denounced the unrestrained flow of arms among the pro-government militias. The residents attributed the simmering tension in the area to the |
2020-10-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ayham Fakhri Held in Syrian Jail for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Ayham Fakhri Abdul Rahim, born in 1990, has been locked up in Syrian state prisons for seven years running. Ayham was kidnapped by pro-government militias from Jaramana Camp |
2020-10-13 | View |
Cash Aid Transferred to Palestinians of Syria in LebanonUNRWA in Lebanon said new batches of cash aid have been transferred to Palestinian families displaced from Syria. In a statement, UNRWA said every refugee will receive 70,000 Lebanese |
2020-10-13 | View |
AGPS Report Documents Misappropriation of Palestinian Refugees’ Property in War-Torn SyriaA report issued by the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) on October 12 under the title “Seizure of Palestinian Refugees’ Property” in Syria warns of the misappropriation of |
2020-10-12 | View |
Orphans in Deraa Palestinian Refugee Camp HelplessVulnerable groups taking shelter in Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, continue to struggle for survival in the poverty-stricken area. Some 121 households in Daraa lost their fathers |
2020-10-12 | View |
42 Palestinian Residents of Daraa Camp Secretly Held behind Syrian PrisonsAGPS documented the secret detention of 42 Palestinian refugees sheltered in Daraa Camp, south of Syria, from March 2011 until mid-October 2020. Three Palestinian residents of Daraa Camp were also |
2020-10-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Student Honored by Governor of Upper AustriaPalestinian refugee Ahmad Fayez Diab, raised in Syria’s Khan Eshieh camp, earned the highest score at the Economics and Sales Department at Linz University. Ahmad was honored by the Governor |
2020-10-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian young man Shadi Mohamed Amarein has died under torture in Syria’s state-run lock-ups, where he had been forcibly disappeared for four years. The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria |
2020-10-11 | View |
Syrian Authorities Pledge Return to Yarmouk Camp in Near FurtureSecretary-General of the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front (PPSF) Khaled Abdul Majid said the Syrian leadership has tasked the concerned authorities to make the necessary arrangements for the return of displaced |
2020-10-11 | View |
Syria Workshop Discusses Challenges Faced by Palestinian RefugeesThe Free Palestinian Syrian Assembly (Maseer) and a number of CSOs organized a workshop to shed light on the situation of Palestinian refugees in/from Syria and possible ways to provide |
2020-10-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Bakr AlKousi Held in Syrian Gov't Jail since 2013Palestinian refugee Bakr AlKousi has been secretly held in Syria's state-run jails for the seventh consecutive year. Baker was arrested by Syrian security forces on August 12, 2013 |
2020-10-11 | View |
UNRWA Commissioner-General begins European Mission in GermanyThe Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, concluded a four-day visit to Berlin, his first European visit |
2020-10-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Hjeira Town Facing Displacement, Ethnic Cleansing ThreatsA report issued by AGPS under the title “Palestinians in Hjeira Town: Between the Threat of Displacement and Attempts of Demographic Change” has revealed the abject humanitarian condition endured by |
2020-10-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in/from Syria Suffer War-Related TraumaThe ten-year warfare rocking the Syrian territories has forced Palestinian refugees, most notably children and the elderly, to endure terrible experiences and witness nightmarish scenes that far exceed one’s capacity |
2020-10-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees’ Safety Jeopardized by Unfinished Excavations in Syria Displacement CampResidents of AlNeirab camp said excavation works to repair water networks have been left unfinished in the area, which threatens the safety of the residents. Photos circulated on Facebook showed |
2020-10-10 | View |
18 Migrants Rescued off Aegean CoastTurkish coast guard said 18 irregular migrants were rescued off the Aegean seashore after they were pushed back by Greek forces. Turkish security sources said the Greek coast guards pushed |
2020-10-10 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Egypt Exacerbated by Exorbitant Education FeesThe Egyptian Ministry of Education has imposed exorbitant coasts for public school enrollment for migrant students, including Palestinian refugees from Syria, who are considered as foreigners rather than asylum-seekers. Article |
2020-10-09 | View |
Migrant Tents Wrecked by Heavy Rain on Greek IslandTorrential downpours have swamped migrant tents in the new camp set up on the Greek island of Lesbos. An AGPS news correspondent said the heavy rains turned the camp |
2020-10-09 | View |
UNRWA Upgrades International Disease Classification System across Health CentresThe Department of Health at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) announced the integration of the latest revision of the disease |
2020-10-09 | View |
Palestinian Student from Syria Snatches 1st Rank at Austrian UniversityPalestinian student from Syria Ahmad Fayez Diab, raised in Syria’s Khan Eshieh camp, earned the highest score at the Economics and Sales Department at Linz University. Ahmad was honored by |
2020-10-09 | View |
Turkish Authorities Pledge to Work Out Situation of Migrants without Kimlik VisasThe Turkish authorities have agreed to grant the temporary protection card (kimlik) to Palestinian refugees from Syria. The Free Palestinian Syrian Assembly (Maseer) said a meeting between Syrian CSOs and |
2020-10-08 | View |
For 1st Time in Years, Buses Enter Yarmouk Camp to Transfer StudentsBuses have started entering Yarmouk Camp to give lifts to over 100 students enrolled at schools in AlMaydan and Alzahira, in Damascus. Before the eruption of the conflict in 2011 |
2020-10-08 | View |
Khan Eshieh Residents Denounce Water CrisisPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been repeatedly cut off across residential neighborhoods for over 20 hours daily. The residents have warned |
2020-10-08 | View |
Activists Deny Corruption Charges Filed against UNRWA in JordanPalestinian activists said charges of corruption and lack of transparency allegedly made by Palestinian refugees from Syria regarding UNRWA’s aid distribution mechanisms in Jordan are counterfeit and groundless. The activists |
2020-10-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Alaa Farhoud Secretly Held in Syrian Prison for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2020-10-08 | View |
840 Palestinian Refugees Pursue Studies at Damascus Training CentreSome 840 Palestinian refugee students have started their academic year at the UNRWA-run Damascus Training Centre (DTC). Students attend semi-professional on-site courses three days per week and study remotely for |
2020-10-07 | View |
PLA Facebook Page Blocked for 3rd TimeFacebook administration blocked the so-called “Administration of political and moral guidance” of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian regime, for the third time running. The page covers |
2020-10-07 | View |
Palestinian Girl Protests Hijab-Wearing Ban in Swedish CityPalestinian girl Maya Abu AlAla has worn Hijab (Islamic veil) as a protest move against Swedish city of Skurup after it approved a bill banning "all forms of Muslim headgear" |
2020-10-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Push for UN Investigation into UNRWA Aid Distribution Mechanism in JordanOver 50 Palestinian refugee families from Syria in Jordan have called for an urgent financial probe by the United Nations (UN) into UNRWA’s distribution of cash aid allotted to Palestinians |
2020-10-07 | View |
Damascus Authorities: Return of Displaced Families to Palestinian Refugee Camp of Yarmouk Subject to 3 ConditionsThe residents of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees have been told that they can now return to their homes, so long as they meet a number of conditions. Damascus Governorate |
2020-10-06 | View |
Palestinian Student with Special Needs Achieves Outstanding School ResultsPalestinian student Omar Samer AlKhatib, born in 2004 and raised in AlSabina refugee camp in Rif Dimashq, got a score of 2,052 as part of 9th grade exams in |
2020-10-06 | View |
UNRWA’s Mobile Clinic for Yarmouk Camp OperativeUNRWA’s Health Programme said the mobile clinic allotted to the residents of Yarmouk Camp started operating on September 23 at AlJarmak School and provided assistance to 65 patients, including children |
2020-10-06 | View |
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Strong Support to Palestine Refugee AgencyThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has contributed US$ 25 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) through its embassy in |
2020-10-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Husam Ali AlRefai Secretly Held in Syrian Prison for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Husam Ali AlRefai, born in 1988 and formerly sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, has been incarcerated in Syrian state prisons for seven consecutive years. Husam was kidnapped by government |
2020-10-06 | View |
12 Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Syrian Security Forces South of DamascusOver 40 young men and women, including 12 Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, were rounded up in an arrest sweep launched by Syrian security forces south of Damascus |
2020-10-05 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Syria’s Qudsaya Town Facing Abject Humanitarian ConditionDisplaced Palestinian families taking shelter in the so-called “youth housing” apartments in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq, have been enduring dire socio-economic conditions due to the exorbitant prices of food |
2020-10-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Overburdened by Visa Renewal FeesThousands of Palestinians 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 |
2020-10-05 | View |
Disinfection Drive Held in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesActivists from Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in cooperation with popular committees affiliated with Fatah Movement launched a campaign to disinfect UNRWA schools and the local mosque. Disinfectants were also |
2020-10-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Left without Treatment in TurkeyPalestinian refugee Ayman Daouah, displaced from Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, has appealed for urgent humanitarian action, saying his son’s health condition has sharply deteriorated as has been denied |
2020-10-04 | View |
Residents of Khan Alsheh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA ClinicResidents of Khan Alsheh 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 have |
2020-10-04 | View |
Damascus Governor to Visit Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesDamascus Governor Mohamed AlAlebi is slated to pay a visit to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees in the next few days, pro-government sources in Syria reported. According to the same |
2020-10-04 | View |
Over 40 Coronavirus Cases Reported at Syria SchoolsThe Syrian Education Ministry said it has kept record of 41 coronavirus cases among students and teaching and administrative staff at schools nationwide. This school year, 49,000 Palestine refugee |
2020-10-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muad AlKhatib Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearPalestinian 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 |
2020-10-04 | View |
Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Urgent Treatment in TurkeyPalestinian refugee from Syria Moadh Khalil Abu AlAlaa, previously sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, has appealed to the international humanitarian organizations, the Turkish authorities, and the Palestine Embassy to help him |
2020-10-03 | View |
Families Sign Up for Return to Yarmouk CampDozens of Palestinian families presented their ownership documents at a government checkpoint near the main entrance to Street 30 in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, so as to get permits to |
2020-10-03 | View |
Humanitarian Condition Exacerbated by Transportation Crisis in AlNeirab CampResidents of the Palestinian refugee camp of AlNeirab, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, said their life has been marred by the transportation crisis rocking the area for almost |
2020-10-03 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp Arrested in SyriaPalestinian refugee Yaser Abdul Rahim, born in 1985, was arrested over allegations of quitting military service and working for UNRWA for six months. The Syrian government forces continue to drag |
2020-10-03 | View |
Medical Error Causes Palestinian Refugee Woman to Go Hemiplegic in TurkeyPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Bastouni, displaced from Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, said his wife suffered hemiplegia and coagulation due to medical errors in Istanbul. Mahmoud said that in 2018, his 23-year-old wife |
2020-10-02 | View |
Families Displaced from AlHajar AlAswad Receive New Return PledgesHead of AlHajar AlAswad city council Khaled Khamis said displaced residents will be allowed to return to their houses in the area in the near future. He said 38,000 |
2020-10-02 | View |
UNRWA Warns of Service Cut to Palestine Refugees due to Funding CrunchUNRWA media advisor Adnan Abu Hasana has warned of the worsening situation for Palestinian refugees due to a shortage of funds available for the Agency. Abu Hasana said UNRWA suffers |
2020-10-02 | View |
Over 3,000 Documentary Reports Issued by AGPSAGPS has released over 3,000 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: |
2020-10-02 | View |
Palestinian Asylum Seekers Injured by Greek Coast GuardDisplaced Palestinian refugees from Syria said they were heavily beaten with batons at the hands of Greek border guards, while trying to illegally enter Greece, seeking humanitarian asylum. Injuries were |
2020-10-01 | View |
Armed Palestinian Groups to Fight Alongside Syrian Gov’t in SaraqebOpposition activists in Syria said gunmen from the Palestine Liberation Army and the Free Palestine Movement have reached Saraqeb city, in northern Syria, to join Syria’s regime forces. No official |
2020-10-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Coronavirus-Related BullyingPalestinian schoolgirls said they have been subjected to bullying at the Salma Prep School after they underwent a coronavirus test at a UNRWA clinic in Khan Esheih camp for Palestinian |
2020-10-01 | View |
Fuel Distributed in Deraa Palestinian Refugee CampFuel supplies have been distributed in Daraa Camp for Palestine refugees, south of Syria. Lists of concerned families were prepared sometime earlier using smart cards. Every registered family reportedly received |
2020-10-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muawiya AlFout Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Muawiya AlFout, aged 39, has been secretly detained in Syria’s state run lock-ups for the eighth consecutive year. Muawiya was kidnapped by Syrian government forces on September 20 |
2020-10-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Stranded at Istanbul Airport, Threatened with RefoulementPalestinian refugee from Syria Samir Hasan Mohamed Aboud, born in 1970 and raised in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, has been detained at the new Istanbul International Airport after he attempted to |
2020-09-30 | View |
17 Palestinian Refugees Detained on Way to TurkeyThe Syrian security forces arrested 17 Palestinian refugees in northern Syria as they attempted to illegally enter the Turkish borders. The refugees fled AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees, in |
2020-09-30 | View |
Over 50 Families Present Ownership Proofs to Return to Palestinian Refugee Camp of YarmoukSome 50 Palestinian families presented their ownership documents at a government checkpoint near the main entrance to Street 30 in Yarmouk Camp so as to get permits to return to |
2020-09-30 | View |
UNRWA Provides Telemedicine Services for Palestine Refugees in SyriaUNRWA has activated its telemedicine services at its health centers across the embattled Syrian territories. UNRWA health care services encompass home-delivery of medicines for patients with non-communicable diseases to |
2020-09-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Yousef Secretly Jailed in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Omar Yousef, born in 1993, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state jails, where he has been incarcerated for the 7th consecutive year. Mahmoud was |
2020-09-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in War-Torn Syria Struggling for SurvivalAfter nine years of conflict, Palestine refugees continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups in Syria with immense humanitarian needs. Palestinian refugees in Syria (PRS) continue to launch |
2020-09-29 | View |
Palestinian Schoolgirl Wins Damascus Math CompetitionPalestinian child refugee Farah Ziad Khamis snatched the first rank in the SDmath 202 Competition held at the Faculty of Economics in Damascus on September 26. Farah, from Jaramana camp |
2020-09-29 | View |
Committee of Displaced Palestinians from Syria Pays Visit to Lebanon NGOThe Committee of Displaced Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon showed up on Monday, September 28, at the headquarters of the Lebanese Welfare Association for the Handicapped (LWAH) in AlSaranfad. A |
2020-09-29 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly Disappeared Son in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Hamdan, born in 1996, continues to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of their son who was detained by the Syrian security |
2020-09-29 | View |
87 Migrants Rescued off Turkish CoastThe Turkish coast guard rescued 87 irregular migrants who were pushed back by Greek coast guard after they attempted to disembark on a Greek island. Turkish news outlets said 71 |
2020-09-29 | View |
Activists Warn Yarmouk Residents against Attempts to Turn Their Property into Bargaining ChipsActivists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property at low prices |
2020-09-28 | View |
Palestinians in AlBal Camp Deprived of Humanitarian AssistanceDisplaced Palestinian families taking refuge in ramshackle and poorly-equipped tents set up in AlBal Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo’s northern outskirts, north of Syria, continue to launch cries for |
2020-09-28 | View |
New Anti-Coronavirus Measures Imposed at Damascus International AirportThe Syrian Health Ministry introduced new measures for passengers during landings and takeoffs at the Damascus International Airport. Flights will be resumed at the airport starting next month, the ministry |
2020-09-28 | View |
UNRWA Opens Up Registration for Accounting MajorUNRWA’s Vocational Training Programme in Syria announced the launch of registration procedures for accounting major for the 2020/2021 academic year at the Latakia Centre. Only Palestine refugees registered with UNRWA |
2020-09-28 | View |
Residents of Deraa Camp Call for Release of Palestinian Prisoners from Syrian PrisonsDozens of Palestinian refugees joined a vigil held in Deraa on Friday, September 25, to push for the release of Palestinian and Syrian victims of enforced disappearance in Syria. Protesters |
2020-09-26 | View |
2 Palestinian Girls Achieve Outstanding Academic Results in SyriaPalestinian girls Jana Ali Yousef, from Harasta, and Israa Mohamed AlRefai, from Yarmouk Camp, were honored by the Syrian Presidency after they got full marks (3100/3100) as part of their |
2020-09-26 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Omar and Muntassar Ghunayem Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 8th YearPalestinian brothers Omar and Muntassar Ahmed Ghunayem, residents of Yarmouk camp, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government prisons since 2013. Omar, born in 1995, was arrested at a |
2020-09-26 | View |
Medical Kit Distributed to Palestinian Families in TurkeyFIDAR Association distributed hygiene kit to some 50 displaced families in Ankara. Recently, Palestinian refugees from Syria in Turkey have expressed concerns over their deteriorating condition particularly in light of |
2020-09-26 | View |
On Int’l Peace Day…Palestinians of Syria Continue to Struggle for SurvivalAs the International Day of Peace has been celebrated across the globe, Palestinian refugees continue to struggle with the trauma inflicted by the ten-year warfare in Syria. Each year |
2020-09-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Facing Abject Humanitarian SituationPalestinian refugee families who returned to Deraa camp continue to rail against the squalid conditions they have enduring the area. The residents have sounded distress signals over the absence of |
2020-09-25 | View |
Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Level Heavy Criticism at Damascus GovernorateDamascus Governorate continues to drag its feet over civilians’ calls to return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp and retrieve their property. Displaced families slammed the Syrian authorities in Damascus |
2020-09-25 | View |
15 Palestinian Refugees from AlMuzeireeb Community Secretly Held in Syrian Jails15 Palestinians, among them a woman, taking refuge in AlMuzeireeb area in Daraa have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian state prisons. AlMuzeireeb town, south of Daraa, is home to |
2020-09-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Khaled Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Gov’t JailPalestinian 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 |
2020-09-25 | View |
55 Fish-Borne Poisoning Cases Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaDozens of residents of AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees sustained fish-borne illnesses after they bought cheap palamida fish. At least 55 people suffered diarrhea and were transferred to the Health |
2020-09-24 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Students Transferred to Their SchoolsThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) in Damascus said measures have been taken to safely transfer students from Yarmouk Camp to their schools outside the camp. Available data |
2020-09-24 | View |
Murderer of Palestinian Doctor and Her Girl Executed in SyriaA so-called Fares Taameh was executed over charges of preplanned murder of Palestinian refugee Lara Shahada and her daughter Lama on April 19, 2018 at her house in Zakia town |
2020-09-24 | View |
UNRWA Transfers Cash Aid for Palestinians from Syria in JordanUNRWA has delivered cash grants for Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan. Every registered refugee with Syrian travel documents received a sum of 84.960 Jordanian dinars. PRS with Jordanian |
2020-09-24 | View |
Palestinian Instructor Earns International Coach Certificate from RussiaPalestinian instructor Adel Nizar Shreih, from AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, received an international coach certificate from Russia after he took part in a summer training camp Distance ISIS – Junior |
2020-09-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Gaza Call for Urgent Humanitarian AssistanceSome 150 Palestinian refugee families from Syria who returned to the blockaded Gaza Strip have been facing an abject humanitarian situation in the Israeli-blockaded enclave. The refugees say they have |
2020-09-23 | View |
Mobile Clinic Established in Yarmouk CampSources close the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) said a mobile clinic will be dispatched by UNRWA to Yarmouk Camp to provide medical assistance to the residents. Patients |
2020-09-23 | View |
Displaced Families Return to Their Homes in AlTadhamun NeighborhoodThe Syrian security forces and Damascus Governorate have allowed another batch of families to return to AlTadhamun neighborhood and retrieve their homes and property. Hundreds of Palestinian families had taken |
2020-09-23 | View |
European Union Contributes EUR 12.6 Million to Support Palestinian Refugees from Syria in JordanThe European Union (EU) renewed its commitment to supporting the work carried out by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), with |
2020-09-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlGhadbane Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed AlGhadbane has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for eight consecutive years. Mohamed, a resident of AlAyedeen camp, in Hums, was arrested on April 5, 2012 |
2020-09-23 | View |
Number of Migrants from Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Goes UpThe number of youths migrating from AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, has soared. Recently, several refugee families have made their way from the |
2020-09-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denied Right to Travel, Free MovementPalestinian refugees holding Syrian travel documents continue to be denied their right to free travel and free movement. In Lebanon, Palestinian refugees from Syria are treated as foreigners and often |
2020-09-22 | View |
15 PLA Fighters Pronounced Dead following Break-Away from Pro-Gov’t Forces in Syria15 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 |
2020-09-22 | View |
UNRWA: Cash Aid to Be Handed Over to Palestinians of Syria in Jordan on TimeUNRWA said cash aid for Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan will be transferred on their expected dates. UNRWA said efforts have been ongoing to transfer the third batch of |
2020-09-22 | View |
UNRWA Denies Intending to Resettle Palestinian Refugees in EuropeUNRWA denied reports that it has been pressurized to resettle Palestinian refugees sheltered in Lebanon in European destinations. In a press release issued on September 18, UNRWA said such claims |
2020-09-22 | View |
Palestinian Families Facing Dire Conditions in T’Seil TownPalestinian refugees taking shelter in T’seil town, in the southern Syrian province of Daraa, continue to launch cries for help over the exacerbated socio-economic conditions they have been enduring. Palestinian |
2020-09-21 | View |
Fire Tears Through Greek Migrant CampA day after a fire broke out near a migrant camp on Samos that houses some 4,600 people, 13 migrants were detained on the island. Also on Wednesday |
2020-09-21 | View |
Humanitarian Initiative Held for Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement CampA humanitarian campaign saw the day in AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. The campaigners called on expatriates who had been sheltered in the camp to make |
2020-09-21 | View |
Food Aid Distributed to Palestinian Refugees in Deraa CampThe Syrian-Arab Red Crescent Organization distributed food baskets to some 650 displaced Palestinian families in Deraa refugee camp, south of Syria. All the way through Syria’s nine-year conflict, residents of |
2020-09-21 | View |
Palestinian Woman and Her Sightless Son Launch Cry for Help from Greek CampThousands of migrants and asylum seekers, including Palestinian refugees, have been facing an abject humanitarian situation in Moria camp, set up on the Greek island of Lesbos. Palestinian refugee woman |
2020-09-20 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Goes MissingPalestinian young man Wisam Derdah Hasan, born in 1988 and raised in Jaramana camp, in Rif Dimashq, suddenly disappeared from Damascus. Hasan’s family continues to appeal for information about his |
2020-09-20 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Left without BreadPalestinian families sheltered in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to denounce the acute shortage in bread supplies. The residents have appealed to the concerned authorities to work |
2020-09-20 | View |
Rights Group Warns of Humanitarian Catastrophe Northwest of SyriaSyria Humanitarian Response Coordinators group has warned of a humanitarian crisis in northwestern Syria due to the coronavirus outbreak and absence of medical assistance. The group said serious measures should |
2020-09-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Jihad Idris Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Jihad Idris, from AlAyedeen camp, in Hums, has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons since February 9, 2013. Over 1,790 Palestinian refugees have been secretly held |
2020-09-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Camp of AlNeirab Coronavirus FreeThe Health Directorate in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo said no active coronavirus cases are spotted in the camp. Dr KHaled Abu Ali, director of the Health Department |
2020-09-19 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Yarmouk Camp Grappling with Dire ConditionsNearly 200 families taking shelter in Yarmouk Camp have been grappling with squalid humanitarian conditions. Human rights activists have appealed to the Palestinian and international NGOs to provide humanitarian assistance |
2020-09-19 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in AlMiya wa Miya Camp Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian ActionA number of Palestinian families from Syria taking shelter in AlMiya wa Miya camp, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, have been struggling with dire conditions. The families continue |
2020-09-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Abu Tawq Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2020-09-19 | View |
EU Chief Vows to Replace Dublin Rule for Asylum SeekersEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Dublin Regulation will be replaced with a new migration plan, to be revealed next week. Under the current rules, the |
2020-09-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Jaramana Camp Denounce Absence of Anti-Coronavirus MeasuresResidents of Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to speak out against the absence of anti-coronavirus drives in the area. Activists said no measures have been implemented |
2020-09-18 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Refugee Struggles for Survival in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Maarouf Melhem has returned to Handarat camp in Aleppo, north of Syria, after he had been displaced for four years. The refugee has reconstructed his house, which sustained |
2020-09-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Torn Apart by Syria WarfareThousands of Palestinian refugees from Syria have been scattered in known and unknown destinations after they were forced out of their homes and driven away from their families. Torn from |
2020-09-18 | View |
AGPS: PLA Affiliates Held Behind Syria Prison BarsAGPS has documented the arrest and detention of a number of Palestinian refugees who joined the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian regime. The list includes Mohamed Ahmad |
2020-09-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Emad Bilal Secretly Held in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Emad Mohamed Ahmed Bilal has been forcibly disappeared in Syria’s state-run prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Emad, born in 1976, was kidnapped by Syrian intelligence officers in |
2020-09-18 | View |
Situation of Palestinians of Syria Made Worse by Coronavirus PandemicAs the coronavirus pandemic has rebounded around the MENA region and the globe, Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria continue to struggle with growing poverty and economic hardship. Hundreds of |
2020-09-17 | View |
Lebanese President Urges UNRWA to Facilitate Return of Syria RefugeesLebanese President Michel Aoun urged on Wednesday donor countries to secure money for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to continue |
2020-09-17 | View |
UNRWA Syria Chief Pays Visit to Damascus School for Palestinian RefugeesDirector of UNRWA affairs in Syria, Prafulla Mishra, showed up at the UNRWA-run Palestine School for girls, in Damascus, to inspect anti-coronavirus measures. The UN official called on pupils and |
2020-09-17 | View |
Food Items Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in Northern SyriaThe Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development distributed meat portions to Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in Deir Ballout and AlMohammadiya refugee camps in Gindires, in Efrin. Hundreds |
2020-09-17 | View |
9 PLA Gunmen Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsNine members of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian regime, were tortured to death in war-torn Syria. The data figures in a recent report issued by AGPS |
2020-09-16 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Shows Up in Yarmouk CampA UNRWA delegation toured Yarmouk camp in order to inspect damaged schools and facilities in the area. As the new academic year has stepped in, Palestinian refugee schoolchildren and students |
2020-09-16 | View |
Residents of Deraa Camp Denounce Bread DearthResidents of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, spoke out against the acute shortage in bread. The residents said they have been forced to walk for several kilometers |
2020-09-16 | View |
AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Deteriorating Humanitarian ConditionResidents 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 infrastructure, absence |
2020-09-16 | View |
Cash Aid Transferred to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA in Lebanon said new batches of cash aid have been transferred to Palestinian families displaced from Syria. In a statement, UNRWA said every refugee will receive 70,000 Lebanese |
2020-09-16 | View |
49,000 Palestinian Students Return to UNRWA Schools in SyriaThis school year, 49,000 Palestine refugee girls and boys have gone back to 103 schools run by the UNRWA in Syria, with measures being taken by teaching staff to |
2020-09-15 | View |
New Assassination Attempt Reported in AlMuzeireebPalestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town have expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area after reports have emerged on a new assassination attempt targeting a former opposition |
2020-09-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Subjected to Mistreatment at Cairo EmbassyPalestinian refugees from Syria in Egypt told AGPS that the Palestine Embassy in Cairo kicked them out after they showed up at the embassy and called for a meeting with |
2020-09-15 | View |
3 Migrants Dead, 20 Missing as Boat Sinks off AegeanA boat carrying dozens of irregular migrants sunk off a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea, according to local media. Some 70 irregular migrants were on board when |
2020-09-15 | View |
AGPS Issues New Report about Palestine Liberation Army in SyriaAGPS has issued a new report entitled “The Palestine Liberation Army in Syria”. The report provides a historical overview of PLA’s founding and its branches in Arab countries. It lays |
2020-09-14 | View |
UNRWA Chief: Palestinian Refugees Grappling With Growing DespairHead of the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned that Palestine refugees continue to face a growing sense of despair and dejection as a |
2020-09-14 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Bread CrisisA number of Palestinian families sheltered in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the acute shortage in bread supplies. The residents have appealed to the concerned authorities to |
2020-09-14 | View |
Palestinian Girl Maryem Jaber Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian child Myriam Maher Jaber, born in 2011, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons for the sixth consecutive year. The child was arrested on January 05 |
2020-09-14 | View |
Greek Coast Guard Push Back 160 Migrants to TurkeyEuropean Union forces pushed back 160 migrants through Evros River, between Turkey and Greece. Earlier this year, a report by the Border Violence Monitoring Network (BVMN), with help from its |
2020-09-14 | View |
Property-Theft Reported in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesActivists have warned that civilian property has been subjected to theft and homes to burglary in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. Civilians have caught sight of flocks of |
2020-09-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Camp of Khan Eshieh Grappling with Water CrisisPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been cut off across residential neighborhoods for several days. The residents have warned of the repercussions |
2020-09-13 | View |
UNRWA to Distribute School Furniture to Palestinian Refugees in SyriaUNRWA pledged to distribute school furniture to all registered Palestine schoolchildren and students in Syria. As the new academic year has stepped in, Palestinian refugee schoolchildren and students continue to |
2020-09-13 | View |
38 Palestinian Women Tortured to Death in Syrian Regime PrisonsAGPS has documented the death of hundreds of Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government prisons since the outburst of the bloody warfare in 2011, among whom 38 women and |
2020-09-13 | View |
4 Members of Daoud Family Secretly Jailed in Syrian Gov’t PrisonsFive Palestinians have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian state run prisons, four among whom identified as members of the Daoud family. The four family members are: Nour Ahmad Daoud |
2020-09-13 | View |
Following Mountainous Journey…Stranded Palestinian Refugee Allowed Out of Sri LankaPalestinian refugee from Syria Moadh Khalil Abu AlAlaa, previously sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, has been allowed to board a Turkey-bound plane from Sri Lanka, after he had all of his |
2020-09-12 | View |
Injuries Reported in AlNeirab Camp FireFire broke out on Friday, September 11, at two houses in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, as a result of a short circuit. Injuries and material damage were |
2020-09-12 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Drive Held in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesActivists and a number of Fatah Movement affiliates embarked on a campaign to disinfect UNRWA schools in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Recently, a number of residents |
2020-09-12 | View |
Migrant Tents Removed from Samos IslandGreek authorities have started to remove migrant tents set up outside of the main migrant camp on Samos Island. The tents have been the only shelter for homeless migrant families |
2020-09-12 | View |
Tension Soars as Migrants Get Teargassed by Greek AuthoritiesJust days after a fire tore through the Moria refugee camp and displaced more than 12,000 people, some of those same people were tear-gassed by police while protesting the |
2020-09-12 | View |
280 Palestinian Refugees Affiliated with PLA Killed in War-Torn SyriaIn statistics released on the 56th founding anniversary of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), AGPS said that 280 Palestinian refugees fighting alongside PLA forces were pronounced dead since the outbreak |
2020-09-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Subjected to Deplorable Housing SituationResidents of AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo have denounced the poor conditions and overcrowding they have been subjected to in the camp. The residents said adjacent building |
2020-09-11 | View |
4 Palestinian Children with Disabilities Receive Wheelchairs from UNRWADirector of UNRWA affairs in Syria, Prafulla Mishra, distributed battery-operated wheelchairs to four Palestinian children with special needs in Syria. UNRWA said in a statement that the four children are |
2020-09-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Gheibtawi Held in Syrian Jails for 6th YearPalestinian young man Mohamed Erfi Ghebtawi, born in 1983, has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons for the 6th consecutive year. Mohamed was arrested on January 5, 2014 in |
2020-09-11 | View |
16 Schools in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees Destroyed in SyriaAs the new academic year has stepped in, Palestinian refugee schoolchildren and students continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the ten-year warfare. Available data by UNRWA indicates that |
2020-09-10 | View |
Authorities Pledge Near Return of Displaced Families to Tadhamun NeighborhoodDamascus Governor Adel AlAlebi said displaced families will be allowed to return to AlTadhamun neighborhood, south of Damascus, starting next week. The governor called on families to hand over the |
2020-09-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Tamim Secretly Detained in Syria since 2013Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Mohamed Tamim, aged 58, has been locked up in Syrian government dungeons for seven years running. The refugee, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was kidnapped by Syrian |
2020-09-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Voice Concern over Their Fate as Fire Tears Through Greek CampHundreds of Palestinian refugees and thousands of other asylum seekers taking shelter in Moria camp, set up on the Greek island of Lesbos, have expressed deep concern over their deteriorating |
2020-09-10 | View |
Palestinian Family Secretly Held in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearAlarm 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 |
2020-09-09 | View |
University Students in AlNeirab Camp Grappling with Transportation CrisisStudents 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 |
2020-09-09 | View |
17 Migrants Contract Coronavirus in Greek Migrant Camp17 coronavirus infections have been reported in Moria camp, set up on the Greek island of Lesvos. Last week, hundreds of Palestinian asylum-seekers and thousands of other migrants taking shelter |
2020-09-09 | View |
UN Agency Calls on Palestinian Refugees to Sign Up for MA ScholarshipUNRWA has called on students wishing to apply for a Master’s degree at Arizona University to sign up on http://bit.ly/OLS_UNRWA in order to be considered for scholarships granted by |
2020-09-09 | View |
Memorandum Handed over to UN to Protest Yarmouk’s New Reconstruction Plan28 Palestinian and Syrian NGOs and CSOs sent a memorandum of objection to the United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Syria, Geir O. Pedersen of Norway, to warn of the |
2020-09-08 | View |
Damascus Governorate Discusses Yarmouk New Reconstruction PlanA meeting was held on September 6 between Damascus Governor and the technical committee in charge of assessing the new reconstruction plan of Yarmouk camp. The committee was formed following |
2020-09-08 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Turkey Alarming as Coronavirus Infections RisePalestinian refugees from Syria in Turkey have expressed concerns over their deteriorating condition particularly in light of the new movement clampdown imposed across Turkish provinces as part of anti-coronavirus measures |
2020-09-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar Hejazi Subjected to Enforced Disappearance for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Omar Ya’kob Hijazi, born in 1975, has been secretly held in Syrian government detention centers for six years running. Hijazi, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested by |
2020-09-08 | View |
School Bags Distributed to Parentless Palestinian Schoolchildren in SyriaMuhjat AlQuds Foundation distributed school bags and furniture to 450 orphan and poor students sheltered in Palestinian refugee camps in and around Damascus. The move makes part of attempts to |
2020-09-08 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Refugee Camp Denounce Absence of Vital ServicesResidents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, located some 23 kilometers south of Damascus, continue to denounce the absence of much-needed services, particularly healthcare, in the poverty-stricken area. The |
2020-09-07 | View |
Water Crisis Ongoing in Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been cut off across residential neighborhoods for several days. The residents have warned of the repercussions |
2020-09-07 | View |
Rotten Meat Spotted in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaThe Health Affairs Directorate in Hums seized large quantities of spoiled meat that are unfit for human consumption in two butcher shops in AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees. Health inspectors |
2020-09-07 | View |
Number of Migrants to Greece See 93% Decrease from Last YearThe Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum said the number of migrants and asylum seekers has dropped by 93% in 2020. No more than 765 asylum seekers arrived in Greece |
2020-09-07 | View |
Families Displaced from Yarmouk Camp Forced Out of Southern Damascus ShelterA number of families displaced from Yarmouk Camp have been forced out of shelters in Yalda town, south of Damascus, by Syrian security forces who threw their furniture and personal |
2020-09-06 | View |
Return of Displaced Palestinian Families to AlHajar AlAswad Approved by Syrian Security ForcesThe Damascus Governor said security approvals have been issued to allow the return of displaced families to three neighborhoods in AlHajar AlAswad, south of Damascus. The Governor pledged to |
2020-09-06 | View |
2 More Coronavirus Cases Reported in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesTwo residents of the Palestinian refugee camp of Deraa tested positive for coronavirus, in the first such cases in the camp. Both residents, members of the same family, quarantined themselves |
2020-09-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Barghouth Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian JailsPalestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Omar Barghouth, aged 22, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since September 18, 2012. Mohamed, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus |
2020-09-06 | View |
Residents of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Summoned over Social Media PostsAn AGPS reporter said over 60 residents of AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, have been arrested over social media content. Speaking with an AGPS correspondent, a resident who |
2020-09-05 | View |
Situation of Displaced Palestinians in Northern Syria Exacerbated by Summer HeatHundreds of Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in displacement camps in northern Syria continue to struggle for survival as they have been deprived of much-needed items and vital services, particularly |
2020-09-05 | View |
UNRWA Launches US$ 94.6 Million COVID-19 Appeal for Palestine RefugeesThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) launched a US$ 94.6 million COVID-19 Appeal for continued pandemic response. This funding is |
2020-09-05 | View |
UN Calls for Enhancing Conditions in Greece’s Migrant CampsThe UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioners for Protection and Operations, Gillian Triggs and Raouf Mazou, concluded a four-day visit to Greece last week. Their visit |
2020-09-05 | View |
UNRWA to Distribute 3rd Aid Batch for Palestinian RefugeesUNRWA said Palestinian refugees in Syria will be receiving the third batch of their cash aid via ATM cards. According to the UN, today, some 440,000 Palestine refugees remain |
2020-09-05 | View |
450 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Quarantined in Greek CampOver 450 Palestinian asylum-seekers and thousands of other migrants taking shelter in Moria camp, set up on the Greek island of Lesbos, will be quarantined in the camp following a |
2020-09-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mysteriously Dies in AleppoPalestinian refugee Majd Ahmad Salim Darwish was found hanged at his house in Aleppo, north of Syria, on Monday, August 31, 2020. The motives behind his death remain mysterious. No |
2020-09-04 | View |
Displaced Residents of Palestinian Refugee Camp of Yarmouk Appeal for Urgent ActionA number of human rights activists have called for allowing displaced families to safely return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp. The calls were launched just a few days after |
2020-09-04 | View |
Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Left without Water for 10th DayWater has been cut off across residential neighborhoods in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, for ten days running. The residents warned of the repercussions of the water |
2020-09-04 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Drive Held in Jaramana CampActivists and Palestinian youths launched a cleaning and disinfection campaign in Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, in an attempt to curtail the spread of COVID-19. Disinfectants have |
2020-09-04 | View |
AGPS: 49 Palestinian Children Syria Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons49 Palestinian children have been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict in 2011, according to AGPS data. The minors’ ages vary between one |
2020-09-03 | View |
Syrian Regime Prevents Burial of Palestinian Refugee over Coronavirus ClaimsThe Syrian security forces banned relatives of a resident of the Palestinian refugee camp of Khan Eshieh from burying him in the local cemetery on claims that coronavirus victims should |
2020-09-03 | View |
Debris Cleared in AlHajar AlAswadDebris-clearance works have been ongoing in AlThwrah and Tishreen neighborhoods, in AlHajar AlAswad area, south of Damascus. Thousands of Palestinian refugees took shelter in AlHajar AlAswad, which came under heavy |
2020-09-03 | View |
PLA Recruits New Military ChiefA so-called Akram AlSelti has been appointed as the new military chief of staff of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian regime, replacing Major-General Mohamed Tareq AlKhadraa |
2020-09-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families from Syria Appeal for Family Reunification in EuropePalestinian refugee families from Syria continue to sound distress signals as most of their relatives have been scattered across several European countries and denied the right to family reunification. The |
2020-09-02 | View |
2 Palestinians Die of Coronavirus in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugees Adnan Sirsawi and Salwa Ibrahim AlKadhi have died of coronavirus in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. Confirmed coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported in AlNeirab refugee |
2020-09-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Gripped With Bread CrisisA number of Palestinian families sheltered in AlAayedeen refugee camp, in Hums, said they have been striving to fetch bread loafs for days, though their names have been registered in |
2020-09-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appointed as Member of Swedish MunicipalityThe Left Party of Sweden has designated Palestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Tareq Jalbout as member of the Finspang municipality council, south of Sweden. Mohamed, born in 1994, fled Yarmouk |
2020-09-02 | View |
333 Palestinian Refugees Missing in War-Torn Syria333 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 |
2020-09-01 | View |
Palestinian Journalist Rafat Nabhan Released from Syrian PrisonsPalestinian security forces released on August 31 Palestinian journalist Rafat Nabhan, after one year and a half in jail. He was arrested on March 7, 2019 after he crossed the |
2020-09-01 | View |
2 Palestinians Succumb to Coronavirus in SyriaPalestinian instructor Khaled Azzam, from AlNeirab camp, and another refugee from Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq have died of coronavirus in Syria. Sometime earlier, AGPS reported the death of |
2020-09-01 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Struggling for SurvivalHundreds of Palestinian and Syrian families who have been forcibly deported to northern Syria have been grappling with an abject humanitarian situation as most of them have been taking cover |
2020-09-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Lebanon on Verge of Famine, Warns Rights GroupSHAHED Organization for Human Rights has warned of a famine to strike Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon, where the socio-economic situation has taken a turn for the worse. SHAHED |
2020-09-01 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Struggling with Ambivalent ConditionPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria have been subjected to a frail legal status in Egypt, where they are treated as foreigners rather than asylum-seekers fleeing war-stricken zones. Palestinians from |
2020-08-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Facing Squalid Humanitarian Condition in Syria’s Tebariat TownPalestinian families taking refuge in Tebariat town, west of Deraa province, near the Jordanian borders, have been facing a dire humanitarian condition due to the security mayhem and crackdowns imposed |
2020-08-31 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Awareness-Raising Campaign Held in Palestinian Refugee Camp in AleppoCSOs and volunteers in the Palestinian refugee camp of Handarat, in Aleppo launched an awareness-raising event in the area to educate civilians on anti-coronavirus prevention protocols. Volunteers also sprayed disinfectants |
2020-08-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Joins Swedish Football ClubThe Swedish football team Östersunds FK has recruited a Palestinian refugee from Syria—Ahmed Yousef Awadh, from Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq province. Ahmed was born |
2020-08-31 | View |
AGPS: Over 1,800 Palestinian Refugees Secretly Held in Syrian PrisonsOn the International Day of the Disappeared, AGPS reiterates its deep concerns about the upsurge in the number of Palestinian victims of torture and enforced disappearance in Syria. The International |
2020-08-30 | View |
Emergency Health Center Opened in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAn emergency health center has been opened by Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian regime, in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. The |
2020-08-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Appeal for Debris ClearanceResidents of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees have appealed to the concerned institutions to remove rubble piled up across residential alleyways. Civilians said they cannot clear rubble due to high |
2020-08-30 | View |
Situation of Palestinians of Syria Exacerbated by Coronavirus Outbreak, Medicine DearthPalestinian refugees in Syria have denounced the acute dearth in life-saving medicines at a time when the number of coronavirus cases has tripled in Palestinian refugee camps across the war-torn |
2020-08-29 | View |
AGPS Takes Part in Video Conference about Palestinian Refugee RightsHead of the studies department of the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) attended a videoconference held as part of “Palestine My Compass” and “My Return” campaigns. In his |
2020-08-29 | View |
Vigil Held in Deraa to Push for Release of PrisonersDozens of Palestinian refugees joined a vigil held in Deraa on Friday to push for the release of Palestinian and Syrian victims of enforced disappearance in Syria. Protesters lifted banners |
2020-08-29 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Woman Appeals for Urgent Treatment Grant in LebanonPalestinian refugee from Syria Majida Salim Abu Surur, displaced from Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, has appealed to the international human rights institutions to help her pay treatment fees for a |
2020-08-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Drowns in SyriaPalestinian girl Hiba Khaled Ibrahim, aged 14, drowned on Friday, August 28, in an irrigation canal pouring into the Fourat River, in Tel Arn village, in the northern Syrian province |
2020-08-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Syrian Security ForcesSyrian security forces arrested a Palestinian refugee on August 26, on his way back from his workplace. The 28-year-old refugee, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, suffers health disorders. The reasons |
2020-08-28 | View |
Bodies of Liwaa AlQuds Gunmen Removed from Aleppo DebrisSources close to Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, said military commander Mohamed AlSai’d gave orders for the removal of dead bodies from the debris of AlZahra |
2020-08-28 | View |
96 Migrants Rescued, Others Missing off Turkish CoastGreece’s coast guard is continuing a search and rescue operation after a yacht smuggling migrants partially sank in the eastern Aegean Sea. 96 people were rescued from the vessel, which |
2020-08-28 | View |
China Provides Relief Supplies to Palestine Refugee AgencyThe Government of the People’s Republic of China made a vital contribution of personal protective equipment including surgical masks, protective face masks, sterilized surgical gloves, medical eye covers, medical protective |
2020-08-28 | View |
Families of Missing Migrants in Turkey Appeal for InformationConcerns have been raised over the fate of 11 Palestinian and Syrian migrants, including Palestinians from Syria, Palestinians from the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip, and Syrian nationals, who have gone missing |
2020-08-27 | View |
Yarmouk’s New Reconstruction Plan WithdrawnHuman rights activists told AGPS that the new master plan issued by Damascus Governorate by the end of June 2020 to reconstruct Yarmouk camp has been canceled. At the same |
2020-08-27 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Nizar Kassab Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian refugee Nizar Jawdat Kassab has been secretly jailed in Syria for the ninth year running. Nizar, a genitourinary surgeon, was arrested at a government checkpoint pitched near Yarmouk’s entrance |
2020-08-27 | View |
Rights Groups Urge Sweden to Ease Citizenship Criteria for Stateless PersonsThe Swedish Organization against Statelessness has called for exempting stateless people from tough citizenship criteria, including permanent residence. Though Sweden has signed the UN convention to end statelessness, some 30 |
2020-08-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Urge UNRWA to Deliver Cash GrantsPalestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan have urged UNRWA to transfer the second batch of cash grants at a time when a lockdown has been imposed across the country as |
2020-08-26 | View |
Delegation Tours Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA Palestinian delegation met with governor of Daraa city, Marwan Sharbak, to discuss ways to enhance service delivery in Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees. The delegation sounded the alarm over |
2020-08-26 | View |
Anti-Normalization Event Held in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaHundreds of Palestinian refugees in Jaramana camp, in Rif Dimashq, took part in a protest event held against the UAE-Israel normalization deal. The protesters strongly condemned the deal which they |
2020-08-26 | View |
UNRWA Denies Intent to Assist Refugees Affected by Beirut ExplosionUNRWA denied reports about its intent to start providing medical assistance to refugees affected by the blast that struck Beirut’s seaport on August 4, 2020. UNRWA said in a statement |
2020-08-26 | View |
AGPS Issues New Documentary Report about Palestinians from Syria in TurkeyThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) issued a new report entitled “The Legal Situation of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Turkey”. The report includes statistics about the Palestinian |
2020-08-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released after 5 Years in Syrian Gov’t PrisonMember of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP-GC), Adnan Fathi Othman, was released on Monday, August 24, from a Syrian government prison, where he |
2020-08-25 | View |
Yarmouk’s New Reconstruction Plan Canceled by Syrian AuthoritiesConflicting reports have emerged about the adaptation of the new plan issued by Damascus Governorate on June 29, 2020 to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. Palestinian lawyer Nour AlDeen |
2020-08-25 | View |
Telecommunications Network Cut off in AlNeirab CampPalestinian refugees taking shelter in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria, denounced the frequent blackouts in the telecommunications and internet network. An AGPS correspondent attributed the blackout to an |
2020-08-25 | View |
WHO Contributes US$ 5 Million to Palestine Refugee AgencyThe COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization (WHO), powered by the United Nations Foundation, recently contributed US$ 5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works |
2020-08-25 | View |
Coronavirus Cases Go Up in Neirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees, Residents Warn of Unhygienic Funeral ProceduresActivists from AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, have warned of the swift propagation of coronavirus and pushed for hygienic funeral procedures. People taking part in the funeral procession should wear face |
2020-08-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Coronavirus in DamascusPalestinian refugee Mohamed Yousef Alalouh, a resident of Dumar city, has died of coronavirus. He is the 14th victim among the Palestinian refugee community in/from war-torn Syria. Over recent weeks |
2020-08-24 | View |
Documentation Center North of Syria Calls on Palestinians in Aleppo’s Outskirts to Sign Up for Identity DocumentsThe 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 |
2020-08-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Bakr AlKousi Held in Syrian Gov't Jail since 2013Palestinian refugee Bakr AlKousi has been secretly held in Syria's state-run jails for the seventh consecutive year. Baker was arrested by Syrian security forces on August 12, 2013 |
2020-08-24 | View |
Greece Accused of Pushing Back Migrants to TurkeyGreek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has denied renewed claims of illegal pushbacks of asylum-seekers at sea and accused Turkey of peddling "misinformation" about his country's "tough but fair" border |
2020-08-24 | View |
756 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Pro-Gov’t Shootouts in Syria756 Palestinian refugees were killed as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces since the outbreak of the bloody conflict. The list includes 265 Palestinian refugees who died as they |
2020-08-23 | View |
Another Palestinian Refugee Dies of Coronavirus in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Saada Abdullah Shaheen has succumbed to COVID-19 in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo. She is the eighth COVID-19 victim in the camp. A number of Palestinian refugees taking shelter |
2020-08-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Student Assists Displaced Family in JordanA Palestinian refugee student has provided a displaced family from Syria in Jordan with a much-needed sum of money to pay rental fees. The cash-stripped family has been on the |
2020-08-23 | View |
Commerce High School Opened Up in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Ministry of Education has established a High School of Commerce in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees. Some 310 students from AlNeirab camp have sat for 9th grade exams this |
2020-08-23 | View |
Family of Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Girl in Syria Appeals for Urgent Humanitarian ActionA Palestinian family from Syria has appealed to the Greek authorities, the International Red Cross, and the humanitarian organizations to help them secure treatment fees for their six-year-old daughter, who |
2020-08-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally Outside of Swedish Immigration AgencyDozens of Palestinian refugees who have been denied humanitarian asylum in Sweden have rallied outside of the Migration Agency in Goteborg city, urging authorities to grant them asylum. Over recent |
2020-08-22 | View |
Member of Liwaa AlQuds Brigade Survives Assassination Attempt in SyriaPalestinian refugee Iyad Wajih Abdul Rahim, the commander of Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian regime, survived on Saturday an assassination attempt, after anonymous gunmen opened fire at him |
2020-08-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies of Coronavirus in AlNeirab CampPalestinian refugee Kasem Mohamed Azam has died of coronavirus in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. He is the seventh COVID-19 victim in the camp. A number of Palestinian |
2020-08-22 | View |
Palestinian Chemistry Student Ahmad Jalil Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Ahmad Diab Jalil, aged 31, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups for the seventh year running. Ahmad, a student of Chemistry at Damascus University |
2020-08-22 | View |
7 Years since 36 Palestinians Were Killed by Chemical Weapons in GhoutaOn 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 |
2020-08-21 | View |
2 More Palestinian Refugees Die of COVID-19 in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugees Mohamed Khalil Zaydan and Fatma Saker have succumbed to the novel coronavirus in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria. A number of Palestinian refugees taking shelter in |
2020-08-21 | View |
Tension Soars in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesTension has been running high in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, due to an altercation between Liwaa AlQuds brigade and AlNeirab armed group, both affiliated with the Syrian regime. An AGPS |
2020-08-21 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Chronic Power BlackoutPalestinian families taking shelter in AlSabina refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the chronic power outages. Civilians said the power crisis has made life unbearable in the |
2020-08-21 | View |
2 Palestinian Brothers Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Prisons since 2012Palestinian 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 |
2020-08-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to COVID-19 in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Kamel Mohamed AlSafouri, a resident of AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, has died of coronavirus. Palestinian political factions in Aleppo sent a petition to UNRWA, urging the Agency to |
2020-08-20 | View |
Syria Meeting Discusses Dire Situation in Palestinian Refugee CampA meeting was held in AlHusainiya camp between civil society representatives, pro-government parties, and women empowerment groups in order to discuss the deteriorating situation in the camp. The meeting tackled |
2020-08-20 | View |
UNRWA Sets Eligibility Criterion for Access of Lebanon Health CenterUNRWA said people who have coronavirus-related symptoms including breathing disorders, dry cough, and fever along with those who tested positive for the virus but cannot quarantine themselves at home are |
2020-08-20 | View |
Displaced Palestinians Warn of Property-Theft South of DamascusReports of burglary continue to emerge in AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, adjacent to Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees have been taking shelter. Palestinian families displaced from |
2020-08-20 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Mohamed and Mootaz Badawi Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for over 3 YearsPalestinian brothers Mohamed Ali Badawi and Mootaz Ali Badawi have been held in Syria government jails for over six years. Both were arrested in AlHajar AlAswad area, near Yarmouk Camp |
2020-08-20 | View |
On World Humanitarian Day: Hundreds of Palestinian Volunteers Forcibly Disappeared, Killed in SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 4,048 Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria, among them hundreds of activists, relief officers, and volunteer medics. Daily scenes of bloodshed and destruction have |
2020-08-19 | View |
2 Palestinians Succumb to Coronavirus, 6 Elderly People Infected in AlNeirab CampPalestinian girl Hiba Fawzi AlSai’d and Palestinian man Fakhri Mi’ari, residents of AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, have died of coronavirus. Six other elderly Palestinian-born refugees have also contracted coronavirus in |
2020-08-19 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce UNRWAResidents of AlNeirab Camp have denounced the indifference of UNRWA staff regarding their appeals for urgent humanitarian action at a time when COVID-19 continues to grip the camp. Civilians have |
2020-08-19 | View |
Property-Theft Assaults Ongoing in Yarmouk CampActivists have warned that civilian property has been subjected to theft and homes to burglary in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. Activists have caught sight of flocks of |
2020-08-19 | View |
10 Coronavirus Infections Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaA number of coronavirus infections have been reported in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees in Latakia, raising concerns over an unabated outbreak of the deadly virus in the area. Reports |
2020-08-18 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Drive Launched in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA nurse from AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees has launched an initiative aiming to provide free oxygen to coronavirus-stricken persons. The nurse, called Amer Darwish, said people who have breathing |
2020-08-18 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Denounce School Supplies Price HikeResidents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said prices of school supplies have soared with the advent of the new school year. The residents condemned the |
2020-08-18 | View |
UNRWA Extends School Registration DeadlinesUNRWA announced its decision to extend deadlines for registration of Palestine refugee students at its schools until the end of August. UNRWA operates 711 elementary and preparatory schools in its |
2020-08-18 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA in Lebanon said new batches of cash aid will be transferred to Palestinian families displaced from Syria. In a statement, UNRWA said every refugee will receive 70,000 Lebanese |
2020-08-18 | View |
Stranded Palestinian Refugee in Sri Lanka Appeals for Urgent Humanitarian ActionPalestinian refugee from Syria Moadh Khalil Abu AlAlaa, previously sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, has appealed to the international humanitarian and human rights organizations to lend him a hand and help |
2020-08-17 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Yalda Town Rail Against Power CrisisPalestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Yalda town, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the frequent power blackouts in the area. A Palestinian refugee said power has operated only for one |
2020-08-17 | View |
Cornavirus Outbreak Feared in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaCoronavirus cases have been reported in AlRaml camp in Latakia, where displaced Palestinian families have expressed deep concern over their fate in the poverty-stricken area. A number of infected residents |
2020-08-17 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Radhi Shakosh Secretly Held in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Radi Mohamed Saleh Shakosh has been secretly incarcerated in Syrian jails for the eighth consecutive year. Shakosh was kidnapped by the Syrian intelligence forces on August 11, 2012 |
2020-08-17 | View |
Tension Running High in AlNeirab Camp following Coronavirus-Related DeathConcerns have mounted over an unabated coronavirus outbreak among Palestinian refugee families sheltered in AlNeirab Camp after a resident succumbed to the virus in the area. The victim is identified |
2020-08-16 | View |
Over 160 Palestinian Refugee Locked Down in Greek Migrant CampSome 160 Palestinian asylum seekers taking refuge in Vial migrant facility, set up on Kios Island, have been quarantined, along with over 1,000 migrants, following confirmed coronavirus cases in |
2020-08-16 | View |
Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in Sabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlSabina 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 |
2020-08-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ayham Khalil Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Prison for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Ayham Raja Khalil, from AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, south of Damascus, has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Ayham was arrested on |
2020-08-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Germany Allegedly Involved in Syria War CrimesA new report published by Zaman AlWasl daily has revealed the involvement of Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Arnaout, born in 1974, in war crimes against Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk Camp, where |
2020-08-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Jordan at Risk of Homelessness, DetentionA Palestinian refugee in Jordan has appealed for urgent humanitarian action by UNRWA and the international humanitarian organizations, saying he has been left at the risk of homelessness and imprisonment |
2020-08-15 | View |
90% of Palestinian Students in Syria Pass High School ExamsEducation chief in Yarmouk Camp, Walid AlKurdi, said 90.5% of Palestinian high school students obtained their 9thgrade diplomas in 2020. 87 students received a score of 3000/3100. At the |
2020-08-15 | View |
Migrants Stranded Due to Turkey-Greece Border DisputePictures released by the Monitoring and Rescue Cell (MRC) on Facebook showed a number of migrants as being intercepted by the Greek coast guard and pushed back to Turkey, where |
2020-08-15 | View |
Over 1,797 Palestinian Refugees Secretly Incarcerated in Syrian PrisonsAGPS has been deeply concerned about the upsurge in the number of Palestinian victims of torture and enforced disappearance in Syria. Over 1,790 Palestinian refugees have been secretly held |
2020-08-14 | View |
2 Elderly Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in AlHusainiya CampAn elderly Palestinian man taking refuge in AlHusiniya camp, in Rif Dimashq, has died of coronavirus. His wife also succumbed to the virus just a few days later. The Syrian |
2020-08-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Denounce Sound Alarm over Scarce Humanitarian AidPalestinian refugees in Syria continue to denounce the insufficiency of UNRWA aid at a time when coronavirus outbreaks have made the socio-economic situation worse in the war-torn country. Palestinian refugees |
2020-08-14 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Turkey: Palestinians Eligible for Kimlik VisaThe Palestinian embassy in Turkey said Palestinian refugees are eligible to apply for temporary protection cards known as “kimlik”. Demands should be submitted at migration agencies across Turkish cities except |
2020-08-14 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Young Men/Women Exacerbated by Syria WarfareAlmost ten years into the Syrian conflict, Palestinian youths continue to face a squalid humanitarian condition and an ambivalent future. Thousands have lost their jobs; others have become internally displaced |
2020-08-13 | View |
12 Palestinians from Syria Succumb to Coronavirus12 Palestinians from Syria have succumbed to the novel coronavirus so far, according to AGPS data. On March 29, Palestinian refugee from Syria Hasan Tershahani, aged 72, succumbed to the |
2020-08-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Jordan Denounced Delay in UNRWA Aid DeliveryPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan have denounced delays in aid delivery by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The refugees |
2020-08-13 | View |
Liwaa AlQuds Former Military Commander Held in Syrian Prison for 2nd YearPalestinian refugee Samer Rafe’, Liwaa AlQuds’s former military commander, has been held in Syrian government prisons for the second consecutive year. Samer was arrested in August 2018 following a |
2020-08-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released in Prisoner SwapA Palestinian woman along with five other women and a girl were released from Syria’s state-run prisons following a prisoner swap deal struck between the Syrian government and Tahrir AlSham |
2020-08-12 | View |
Palestinian Sisters Achieve Excellent Academic Results after Their Father Dies under Torture in SyriaPalestinian sisters Hana and Rana Khairat obtained their high school diplomas (9th grade) with honors. Both sisters have been raised in AlAyedeen refugee camp in Hama. Their father, Ahmad Zaki |
2020-08-12 | View |
Handful of Displaced Families Return to Yarmouk CampA number of Palestinian families returned to Yarmouk Camp after permits were issued by Syrian security forces to that end. Palestinian families continue to call on the concerned authorities to |
2020-08-12 | View |
Palestinian Family in Lebanon Appeals for Life-Saving Treatment for Their DaughterThe family of a displaced Palestinian girl from Syria in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region has appealed to the national and international humanitarian institutions to help them secure sums of money needed |
2020-08-12 | View |
252 Residents of Yarmouk Palestinian Refugee Camp Held in Syrian PrisonsAGPS has documented the secret detention of 252 Palestinian residents of Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus in Syria’s state-run penal complexes. The list includes 25 women. 125 of Yarmouk detainees |
2020-08-11 | View |
Director of UNRWA Health Program in Syria Dies of CoronavirusRegional director of UNRWA’s Health Program in Syria, Tayseer Sabagh, has succumbed to COVID-19 in Damascus. UNRWA’s medical staff, the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees, and the Palestinian Red |
2020-08-11 | View |
Number of Coronavirus Cases Go Up in AlNeirab Displacement CampConfirmed coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported in AlNeirab refugee camp in Aleppo, at a time when residents have been launching cries for help over the absence of hygiene kit |
2020-08-11 | View |
UNRWA Pledges Sustained Education, Health Services for Palestine RefugeesUNRWA’s Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, said one of the Agency’s key priorities is to provide education and healthcare services for Palestine refugees in its five fields of operations. Lazzarini sent a |
2020-08-11 | View |
Migrants in Greece Denounce Mistreatment, Poor HygieneMigrants and asylum seekers sheltered in a camp set up in Thebes city, in Athens, have denounced the absence of vital services in the area, including cleaning, garbage clearance, and |
2020-08-11 | View |
New Coronavirus Victims, Infections Reported South of DamascusCoronavirus cases have been increasingly reported south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian families have been sheltered. Local sources told AGPS that a number of infected persons succumbed to the |
2020-08-10 | View |
Parents Gather at UNRWA School in Yarmouk CampParents of Palestinian refugee students enrolled at AlTabegha School, run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), met on Sunday with education |
2020-08-10 | View |
3 Palestinian Families on Verge of Homelessness in GreeceThree Palestinian families from Syria are about to go homeless in Athens after authorities ordered them to evacuate their European-funded rooms. The families comprise 19 members, including a six-year-old girl |
2020-08-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees among Dozens Protesting in Deraa to Urge Syrian Regime to Release PrisonersDozens of Palestinians and Syrians sheltered in Deraa province, south of Syria, maintained a vigil on Monday calling on the Syrian government to release all prisoners secretly held behind prison |
2020-08-10 | View |
Activists Call for Compulsory Mask-Wearing in Khan Eshieh CampActivists in Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees have launched calls for wearing face masks to prevent coronavirus contamination. The following hashtagh “mask is not a sin” has been |
2020-08-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Students Achieve Excellent Academic Results in SyriaA number of Palestinian students garnered excellent marks at high school exams (main session) for the scientific and literary branches across the Syrian territories. The results were released by the |
2020-08-09 | View |
UN Agency Highlights Needs of Vulnerable Palestine Refugee Families in Wake of Beirut ExplosionThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has expressed its concerns over the condition of Palestinian refugee families after the catastrophic explosion |
2020-08-09 | View |
265 Palestinian Refugees Affiliated with PLA Killed in War-Torn Syria265 Palestinian refugees fighting alongside PLA forces were pronounced dead since the outbreak of the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic. Most of the casualties died in such Rif Dimashq |
2020-08-09 | View |
35 Migrants Pushed Back to Turkish Waters from GreeceThe Greek coast guard has repulsed on Sunday a boat carrying 35 irregular migrants. The migrant raft was intercepted by Greek coast guard and pushed back to Turkey, leaving dozens |
2020-08-09 | View |
Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Dire ConditionsPalestinian refugee families taking shelter in Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the poor infrastructure and absence of vital facilities in the area. Water supplies have |
2020-08-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Student Earns Highest Score at High SchoolPalestinian girl Israa Mohamed AlRefa’i, raised in Yarmouk displacement camp, in Damascus, has received the highest score (3100/3100) as part of 9th grade exams at Mahmoud Yousef Issa alternative school |
2020-08-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Sound Distress Signals as Coronavirus Cases Go UpConcerns have mounted over a striking increase in coronavirus cases in and around Palestinian refugee camps in Damascus, where the number of confirmed infections has already soared. Medics sounded distress |
2020-08-08 | View |
UN Appoints Deputy Chief of Palestine Refugee AgencyThe United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced on 18 June 2020 the appointment of Leni Stenseth of Norway as Deputy Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency |
2020-08-08 | View |
3 Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’tThree Palestinian brothers have been secretly locked up in Syrian government jails for the 8th year running. Two of them turned themselves in to the Syrian authorities after the pro-government |
2020-08-08 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Dies of CoronavirusPalestinian refugee Mohamed Kheir Mousa Diab has died of coronavirus in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, in Syria. Activists said COVID-19 symptoms, including high fever and breathing disorders, figured |
2020-08-07 | View |
Coronavirus-Stricken Palestinian Refugee in Syria Denounces BullyingPalestinian refugee Ahmad AlNatour said he has been subjected to bullying in AlNeirab displacement camp, in Aleppo, after he contracted coronavirus. Natour said on his facebook page that he has |
2020-08-07 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Drive Held in Khan Dannun Refugee CampActivists from Khan Dannun camp have launched a campaign to respond to coronavirus outbreak. A volunteer said the campaign aims to prevent the spread of the lethal virus among the |
2020-08-07 | View |
Palestinian Women in Syria Produce Face Masks19 Palestinian refugee women and girls have been producing face masks at a UNRWA community center in Rif Dimashq province. UNRWA said the refugees attended sewing courses at the Agency’s |
2020-08-07 | View |
Palestinians in Hama Camp Rail Against Water CrisisResidents of AlAyedeen camp in Hama have denounced the frequent water blackouts in the area and called for urgent action by the concerned authorities. A resident told AGPS that most |
2020-08-07 | View |
PLA Officers Succumb to Coronavirus in DamascusThe Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) has mourned the death of Mohamed Tareq AlKhadraa, PLA’s chief of staff, at the age of 89. Palestinian sources said AlKhadraa died of coronavirus which |
2020-08-06 | View |
Situation of Palestinians in Jordan Displacement Camp Exacerbated by Anti-Coronavirus LockdownPalestinian families from Syria taking shelter in AlHadiqa refugee camp, in Ar-Ramtha city, situated in the far northwest of Jordan, continue to appeal for urgent humanitarian action in response to |
2020-08-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar Alalouh Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jails for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Omar Ahmad Alalouh, from Yarmouk Camp, has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the eight consecutive year. Omar was arrested by Syrian security forces at AlJalil |
2020-08-06 | View |
Food Items Distributed to Displaced Families in Northern SyriaThe Palestinians of Syria Relief Commission distributed meat portions to over 1,400 Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in displacement camps set up north of Syria. The commission said the |
2020-08-06 | View |
Coronavirus Infections Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaA number of residents of AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, have contracted the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The reported cases have been home-quarantined and kept under observation to curtail |
2020-08-05 | View |
Palestinian Journalist in The Netherlands Launches Successful CareerPalestinian journalist Bisan Zarzar, who fled war-torn Syria to the Netherlands some six years ago, has achieved an outstanding career in the Western European country. Bisan worked with “Holland Now” |
2020-08-05 | View |
Italy Contributes to UNRWA Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal in LebanonAmbassador of Italy in Lebanon Nicoletta Bombardiere, and the Director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Affairs in Lebanon, Claudio |
2020-08-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ihab Abbas Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Ihab Mahmoud Abbas, aged 23, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Ihab, a resident of Hums, was arrested by Syrian |
2020-08-05 | View |
Number of Coronavirus Fatalities Goes Up in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaA number of residents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have died of coronavirus this week. Local sources told AGPS that the lethal virus has spread |
2020-08-04 | View |
285 Displaced Palestinian Families from Syria Taking Refugee in Lebanon’s Wadi AlZinahThe number of Palestinian families from Syria sheltered in Wadi AlZinah, in Lebanon’s southern region of AlKharroub, is estimated at 285. The number has shrunk back compared to previous years |
2020-08-04 | View |
70% of Deraa Camp Neighborhoods Deprived of Potable WaterResidents of Daraa camp said they have been left without water for several days. Civilians attributed the water scarcity to the closure of water pipelines by local authorities at the |
2020-08-04 | View |
Situation of Displaced Palestinian Families in Deir Ballout Camp Exacerbated by Water DearthHundreds 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, saying an acute water crisis |
2020-08-04 | View |
Palestinian Family Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearTen 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 |
2020-08-04 | View |
Palestinian Family Arrested on Way to TurkeyPalestinian refugee Maymoun Naser, born in 1985, was arrested by Syrian security forces last week as he tried to cross Idlib borderlands with his wife and two children, trying to |
2020-08-03 | View |
Situation of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Exacerbated by Lockdown, Price LeapThe situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon has been exacerbated by the anti-coronavirus movement restrictions and absence of humanitarian and medical assistance in the Lebanese territories. Prices have also |
2020-08-03 | View |
Muslim Prayers Suspended in Palestinian Refugee CampActivists have urged the residents of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees to abide by the decision of the Syrian Health Ministry announced on Sunday to suspend congregational prayers at |
2020-08-03 | View |
8 Years On, Tragic Traces of AlJa’ouna Massacre Still Present in Yarmouk CampEight 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 |
2020-08-03 | View |
10,000 Objections Filed against Yarmouk’s New Reconstruction PlanOver 10,000 objections have been filed so far against the new reconstruction plan issued by Damascus Governorate to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. Lawyers and human rights activists |
2020-08-02 | View |
Palestinian Ambassador: Displaced Families Will Return to Yarmouk CampDirector of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) political department in Damascus, Anwar Abdul Hadi, said in a video addressing the displaced residents of Yarmouk Camp that the camp will be |
2020-08-02 | View |
14 Palestinian Students from Syria Displacement Camp Get High School Diplomas with Honors14 Palestinian students sheltered in AlNeirab refugee camp, in Aleppo, got their high school diplomas with high scores. The list includes Lin Mujahed AlTaher (239.5); Fatma Muhammad Zaidan 238 |
2020-08-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Hani Akleh Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Hani Saleh Akleh has been secretly detained in Syrian government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Hani was arrested on October 25, 2012 at AlKaws checkpoint, in AlSayeda |
2020-08-02 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Spend Occasion of Eid away from HomeTens 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 |
2020-08-01 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees Spend Eid Festival behind Syria’s Prison BarsPalestinian prisoners in Syria and their families have been deprived of the joy of Eid in the war-torn country, where thousands of civilians have been killed and thousands more have |
2020-08-01 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA ClinicResidents 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 |
2020-08-01 | View |
Food Items Handed Over to Palestinian Asylum-Seekers in GreeceActivists have distributed meat portions to a number of Palestinian and Syrian families in Greece. Some 100 displaced families taking shelter around Athens benefited from the move. Palestinian refugees from |
2020-08-01 | View |
On Holy Eid, Palestinian Refugees Enduring Squalid Conditions in SyriaAs the holy Eid AlAdha (festival of sacrifice) has been celebrated by Muslims across the globe, Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria have been deprived of the joy ordinarily sparked by |
2020-07-31 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Spend Eid in Dire ConditionsHundreds of Palestinian and Syrian families who have been forcibly deported to northern Syria have been grappling with an abject humanitarian situation as most of them have been taking cover |
2020-07-31 | View |
Palestinian Camps in Syria Deprived of Eid FestivityPhotos circulated on social media networks show Palestinian refugee camps as being evacuated. The majority of Palestinian families have fled their houses and shelters for fear of being killed in |
2020-07-31 | View |
Syrian Regime Prevents Civilians from Visiting Yarmouk Camp CemeteryA number of Yarmouk residents told AGPS that Syrian security forces prevented them from reaching the old cemetery in the camp to visit their relatives’ tombs during Eid AlAdha. Syrian |
2020-07-31 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Enduring Squalid Conditions in LebanonAssociation 302 for Defense of Refugee Rights said eight Palestinian families displaced from Syria have been enduring a squalid humanitarian condition in AlRahman shelter in Lebanon’s central AlBekaa region. Association |
2020-07-30 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Displacement Camp Left with Bread for 3rd DayA number of Palestinian families sheltered in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been striving to fetch bread loaves as the sole bakery in the area |
2020-07-30 | View |
France Supports UNRWA with 20 Million EurosThe Government of France has disbursed EUR 6 million contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) this July, bringing its |
2020-07-30 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Receive Meat AidThe Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development said thousands of displaced Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in northern Syria will be receiving meat as part of donations made |
2020-07-30 | View |
Fears Mount as Dozens of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Contract CoronavirusAn AGPS reporter said dozens of confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded among the Palestinian refugee community in Syria, including a couple living in Berzeh town and a four-member family |
2020-07-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Call for Increase of UNRWA AidUNRWA provides assistance to over 438,000 registered Palestinian refugees in Syria. Some 13,500 others remain in hard-to-reach or inaccessible zones in northern Syria. The assistance includes cash and |
2020-07-29 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Denmark Facing Ambivalent FateSome 2,200 Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) who have reached Denmark from 2012 to 2020 have been facing a precarious condition in the Nordic country. 90% of PRS in |
2020-07-29 | View |
1,458 Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Camp Killed in Syrian Warfare1,458 Palestinians sheltered in Yarmouk camp were killed in the raging Syrian warfare, 496 among whom died in unabated shelling on the camp while the blockade and medical neglect |
2020-07-29 | View |
AGPS Calls on Palestinian Families to Report Cases of Enforced Disappearance, Torture in SyriaAGPS calls on Palestinian families to register the names of their relatives who have been detained, missing, or killed in war-torn Syria on the group’s official website. Families wishing to |
2020-07-29 | View |
Calls Launched for International Drive to Cancel Yarmouk’s New Reconstruction PlanPalestinian activists have called on the international community and concerned legal bodies to pressurize the Syrian government to withdraw the new plan issued by Damascus Governorate to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp |
2020-07-28 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Hold Vigil Outside of Swedish Embassy in BeirutDozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria rallied outside of the Swedish embassy in Beirut to push for humanitarian asylum in the Nordic kingdom. The refugees lifted banners saying they cannot |
2020-07-28 | View |
UNRWA Advisory Commission Warns of “Worst Scenario” in Palestinian Displacement Camps due to COVID-19 OutbreakRepresentatives of Arab states hosting Palestinian refugees have warned of the “worst scenarios” in Palestinian refugee camps in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic, at a time when hundreds of |
2020-07-28 | View |
Palestinian mother and Her 2 Daughters Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Fidaa Atiyeh Ajaj and her daughters Aya Mohamed Khalil and Israa Mohamed Khalil have been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Sometime earlier |
2020-07-28 | View |
AGPS Issues Report about Yarmouk’s New Reconstruction PlanA recent report issued by AGPS under the title “Yarmouk Camp: What’s Behind the New Reconstruction Plan” has spotlighted the projected impact of the new master plan issued by Damascus |
2020-07-27 | View |
Activists Warn Yarmouk Residents against Attempts to Turn Their Property into Bargaining ChipsActivists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property at low prices |
2020-07-27 | View |
Suspected COVID-19 Infections Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaSix suspected cases of novel coronavirus have been recorded in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. The suspected cases have been home-quarantined and kept under observation to curtail a |
2020-07-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees with Special Needs Facing High Marginalization in SyriaDisplaced Palestinian refugees with special needs have been gripped with dire conditions in camps and shelters across the Syrian territories. The situation of dozens of children with disabilities has gone |
2020-07-27 | View |
56 Palestinian Residents of AlSabina Camp Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jails56 Palestinians taking refuge in AlSabina Camp, among them two women, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syria’s state dungeons. AGPS kept record of the death of 620 Palestinian refugees |
2020-07-27 | View |
Pro-Gov’t Battalion in Syria Involved in Illicit Drug Trafficking in Palestinian Refugee CampMembers of Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, has been accused of running a network for drug trafficking in AlNeirab displacement camp and adjacent areas, informed sources |
2020-07-26 | View |
Palestinian Actor Contracts Coronavirus in SyriaPalestinian actor Ahmed Rafe’ has contracted coronavirus in Syria, a source inside Assad University Hospital in Damascus revealed. Ahmed’s son, Nour, said his father tested positive for coronavirus which he |
2020-07-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Facing Ambivalent Fate in GreecePalestinian refugees and other migrants have been subjected to a dire humanitarian situation in migrant camps and other substandard facilities set up in Greece, most of them vastly overcrowded, unhygienic |
2020-07-26 | View |
Turkey Rescues 929 Asylum Seekers in AegeanThe Turkish Coast Guard rescued more than 900 asylum seekers in the recent month who were pushed back by the Greek Coast Guard into Turkish territorial waters in the Aegean |
2020-07-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Aleppo Bodybuilding ChampionshipPalestinian refugee Mohamed Abu Khaled has won the first place in the bodybuilding championship (2nd division) held at AlHamdaniya sports hall in Aleppo. 18 contestants (70 kgm) showed up at |
2020-07-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Accused of Involvement in War Crimes in Yarmouk CampA Palestinian refugee currently living in Berlin has been accused of committing human rights violations in Yarmouk Camp. According to Zaman AlWasl newspaper, Palestinian refugee Mofeq AlDaouah, a military commander |
2020-07-25 | View |
Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Facing Abject PovertyPalestinian refugees sheltered in Deraa camp have been enduring squalid humanitarian conditions due to abject poverty and the absence of vital services. Families seeking refuge in the area have been |
2020-07-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child Moved Up to Next Grade at German SchoolFive-year-old Palestinian child from Syria Tareq Abdul Mu’ti was moved up to the 1st grade after he successfully passed an IQ test in a German kindergarten. Tareq’s family said |
2020-07-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee and His 2 Sons Secretly Detained in Syrian Prisons for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Kheir Suleiman and his sons, Nayef and Ahmed, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian penitentiaries for seven years running. The father and his two sons were |
2020-07-25 | View |
Psychological Support Courses Held in Syria Displacement CampA training session in psychological support was held in AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees in order to train up individuals on the skills needed to provide psychological support to |
2020-07-25 | View |
Situation of Displaced Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Exacerbated by High TemperaturesHundreds of Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in displacement camps in northern Syria continue to struggle for survival as they have been deprived of much-needed items and vital services, particularly |
2020-07-24 | View |
Syrian Embassy in Lebanon Opens Up Applications for Exemption from Military ReserveThe Syrian Embassy in Lebanon has issued on its official Facebook page new instructions regarding exemptions from military reserve services for Syrians in Lebanon and their dependents. The embassy |
2020-07-24 | View |
Washington Pushes for UN Action to Release Syria PrisonersWashington has called for the immediate release of civilian prisoners from Assad’s jails and has requested for the UN to “double its efforts” to secure their release, Political Coordinator of |
2020-07-24 | View |
Palestinian Girl Rudeina Khattab Secretly Held in Syrian State Prison for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Rudeina Muhammad Khattab, aged 29 and sheltered in Latakia, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since 2012. Activists urged the international human rights institutions, particularly UNRWA |
2020-07-24 | View |
Palestinian Official: Political Decision Needed to Save Yarmouk CampSecretary-General of the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front (PPSF) Khaled Abdul Majid said the reconstruction plan proposed by Damascus Governorate has failed to taken into account the historical and political significance |
2020-07-23 | View |
Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Abject ConditionsResidents of Jaramana Camp have launched cries for help over the dire socio-economic conditions and simmering security turmoil rocking the area. High unemployment rates, poor infrastructure, steep rental fees |
2020-07-23 | View |
School Drop-Out Rates Getting Higher in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian families taking shelter in AlNeirab Camp continue to denounce the dramatic nosedive in their children’s access to education. An AGPS reporter said that high school dropouts have been reported |
2020-07-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlMarkaten Held in Syrian Dungeons Since 2013Palestinian refugee Mohamed Salem Ali AlMarkaten, in his 60s, has been incarcerated in Syrian government prisons for the sixth year running. Mohamed was kidnapped by the government forces on his |
2020-07-23 | View |
Palestinians among Several “Quota Refugees” Received in SwedenThe Swedish Migration Agency has given greenlight for the entry of quota refugees coming from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and for holders of Syrian and Palestinian travel documents, among other nationalities |
2020-07-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Urgent Treatment in TurkeyPalestinian refugee Firas Abdul Kader, currently taking shelter in the Turkish city of Izmir, said he has been denied admission into Turkish hospitals after he failed to receive the temporary |
2020-07-22 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Denounce Mistreatment by UNRWA StaffPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Egypt continue to rail against the apathy maintained by UNRWA and the Palestine Embassy regarding their appeals for humanitarian, legal, and socio-economic protection. A |
2020-07-22 | View |
Palestinian Resistance Faction Calls for Reconstruction of Yarmouk CampMedia chief of Hamas resistance movement abroad, Refat Merah, has stressed the need to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, and allowing civilians to return to their houses. The Palestinian leader |
2020-07-22 | View |
Austria Signs Agreements for EUR 7.7 Million to Support Palestine RefugeesThe Government of Austria signed on Monday a multi-year agreement (MYA) for 2020-2022 amounting to a total of EUR 5.7 million with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency |
2020-07-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Daouah Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Ahmed Awad Daouah has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Ahmed was arrested by Syrian security forces on October 07, 2013 at |
2020-07-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Facing Dire Humanitarian Condition in Syria’s Qaboun NeighborhoodMore than nine years into the Syrian conflict, Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Qaboun neighborhood in Damascus continue to struggle with an ambivalent fate. The area has been severely |
2020-07-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Goes Missing in Syria Displacement CampPalestinian refugee Husain Ali Kabalawi, aged 17, disappeared on Sunday from a displacement camp in war-torn Syria. The family said the condition and whereabouts of Husain, a resident of Jaramana |
2020-07-21 | View |
UN Body Pushes for Investigation into Migrant Pushbacks by Greek PoliceThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has recently slammed the Greek authorities for forcibly pushing back asylum-seekers, including Palestinians and Syrians, to the Turkish waters. The UN body |
2020-07-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar Hejazi Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Omar Yakoob Hejazi, born in 1975, has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for eight years running. Hejazi, a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees |
2020-07-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Community in Syria Concerned over Coronavirus OutbreakA state of panic has overwhelmed the Palestinian refugee community taking shelter in war-torn Syria following reports of increased coronavirus cases in and around Damascus. State-run media outlets in Syria |
2020-07-20 | View |
Coronavirus Cases Reported in Khan Eshieh CampActivists in Khan Eshieh refugee camp have called for urgent action following reports of confirmed coronavirus cases among the camp residents. A number of residents who contracted the virus have |
2020-07-20 | View |
Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad: Yarmouk’s New Organizational Plan Jeopardizes Right of ReturnThe Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PalAbroad) has lashed out at the new plan set forth by Damascus Governorate to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp. PalAbroad said the new plan is a |
2020-07-20 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Denounce Frequent Power BlackoutsResidents of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the ongoing electricity blackout across residential alleyways and buildings. The residents urged UNRWA and the concerned authorities to take |
2020-07-20 | View |
Academics Push for End to Conspiracies against Yarmouk CampA group of Palestinian academics, journalists, and activists issued a joint statement condemning the new organizational plan issued by Damascus Governorate a few weeks ago to rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp. The |
2020-07-19 | View |
Palestinian Teacher Succumbs to Coronavirus in DamascusPhysics professor Sa’id Salah Hadid has died of coronavirus after he was denied admission into Turkish hospitals. A relative of Sa’id said the latter went to a Turkish hospital after |
2020-07-19 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival in Idlib’s AlJazira CampSome 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 |
2020-07-19 | View |
Emergency Cash Grants Delivered to Palestinian Refugees from Syria in JordanUNRWA has transferred urgent aid allowances to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan. Every registered refugee received a sum of 70 Jordanian dinars. In text messages sent to the refugees |
2020-07-19 | View |
Palestinian Journalists: Yarmouk’s New Organizational Plan Targets Palestinian PresencePalestinian researchers and journalists have sounded the alarm over the threats posed by the new organizational plan proposed by Damascus Governorate to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp. Researchers and academics have warned |
2020-07-18 | View |
PFLP Official Accuses Yarmouk Residents of Forfeiting Their PropertyMilitary and security chief of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command (PFLP-GC), affiliated with the Syrian regime, has accused residents of Yarmouk Camp of forfeiting their property |
2020-07-18 | View |
AGPS: 14 Palestinian Refugees Arrested in Syria in 2019AGPS documented the arrest of 14 Palestinian refugees in 2019, down from 16 in 2018. In its annual report documenting the situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2019, AGPS said |
2020-07-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Urge UNRWA to Transfer Cash Grants in USDPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon have called on the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to pay their monthly aid in |
2020-07-18 | View |
Lebanon’s General Security to Work Out Legal Situation of Irregular MigrantsGeneral Directorate of the General Security of Lebanon said Arab and foreign nationals who illegally entered Lebanon or overstayed their visas can settle their legal situation at the Directorate as |
2020-07-18 | View |
Engineers Association: Yarmouk’s New Organization Plan Lacks Professionalism, TransparencyThe Association of Palestinian Engineers in Syria said the new organizational plan put forth by Damascus Governorate to rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, is devoid of professionalism |
2020-07-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained in Turkey for over 40 DaysPalestinian refugee from Syria Redwan Ali Helal, aged 58, has been held in Turkish custody for over 40 days after he tried to illegally cross Turkish-Greek borders. The refugee had |
2020-07-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Panic-Stricken following New Coronavirus CasesThe White Helmets group of the Syrian Civil Defense has embarked on a sterilization campaign in opposition-held zones in northern Syria in an attempt to prevent a coronavirus outbreak in |
2020-07-17 | View |
Activists in Palestinian Refugee Camp Warn of COVID-19 OutbreakResidents of Handarat Camp in Aleppo warned of an unabated coronavirus outbreak in and around the area due to the absence of preventive measures. Activists called on the residents to |
2020-07-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ali Steiteh Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Ali Hamed Steiteh has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Ali, born in 1986 and raised in Eastern AlGhouta, was arrested by |
2020-07-17 | View |
Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Dire ConditionsLiving conditions in Khan Dannun camp have sharply deteriorated due to the lack of financial resources, high unemployment rates, and the price leap. Civilians’ life has also been marred by |
2020-07-16 | View |
UNRWA to Deliver Cash grants to Palestinians of Syria Prior to Eid FestivalThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said cash grants will be transferred to Palestinian refugees in Syria shortly before the holy |
2020-07-16 | View |
Students of Yarmouk Camp to Sign Up for School TransportationWalid 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 |
2020-07-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Maw’ed Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syria JailPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Maw’ed, from Yarmouk Camp, has been secretly held in Syrian state prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Mahmoud was arrested by Syrian security forces in Yarmouk Camp |
2020-07-16 | View |
Hungarian Court Jails Migrants for Breaching BorderTwo Palestinian and two Syrian men were sentenced to a year each in jail by a Hungarian court on Tuesday, July 7. They are accused of being part of a |
2020-07-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Assassinated South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Mootassem Mohamed Awad was fatally gunned down by anonymous assailants on the access road between AlMuzeireeb and AlTel towns. Reporting from AlMuzeireeb, south of Syria, an AGPS news |
2020-07-15 | View |
Health Situation in Daraa Exacerbated by Coronavirus PandemicResidents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, continue to sound distress signals over the absence of healthcare services and life-saving medical kit. Reporting from southern Syria, an |
2020-07-15 | View |
AGPS: 252 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaA newly-released report by AGPS has kept record of the death of 252 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria since the outburst of the bloody conflict in 2011. The data |
2020-07-15 | View |
UNRWA Delays Aid Delivery to Palestinian RefugeesUNRWA said cash grants for June and July months will be delivered to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon as of July 16. The Agency said in a statement that |
2020-07-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Abu Anzah held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ata Abdul Karim Abu Anzah has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for the sixth year running. Abu Anzah was kidnapped by the government forces on July |
2020-07-15 | View |
Palestinian Authority Delegate Slammed by Yarmouk ResidentsPalestinian activists have leveled heavy criticism at Ziad Abu Amr, the envoy of the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, following his visit to AlShuhadaa Cemetery, in Yarmouk Camp. Amr was |
2020-07-14 | View |
Arrest Sweep Targets Displaced Residents of Deir Ballout CampSyrian opposition forces escorted by Turkish soldiers launched an arrest sweep in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya displacement camps, north of Syria, where hundreds of displaced Palestinian and Syrian families are |
2020-07-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Jamal Released from Turkish CustodyPalestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Mofeq Jamal was released from a Turkish detention center, where he was held for the ninth consecutive day. Mohamed was arrested on July 5, 2020 |
2020-07-14 | View |
UNRWA in Lebanon Delays Cash Aid DeliveryUNRWA in Lebanon delayed cash aid delivery to Palestinians from Syria for one day. In a statement, UNRWA attributed the delay to administrative procedures and technical arrangements with the bank |
2020-07-14 | View |
Palestinian, Syrian Lawyers Ready to File Lawsuits against Damascus Governorate over Yarmouk’s New Organizational PlanPalestinian and Syrian lawyers said they are ready to filed lawsuits to defend the rights of Yarmouk Camp residents following the “unfair” organizational chart set forth by Damascus Governorate to |
2020-07-13 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Jdeidat AlFadl Facing Squalid ConditionsPalestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk to Jdeidat AlFadl town, in AlQuneitra province, have appealed to the Palestinian authority, political factions, and UNRWA to provide them with urgent cash and medical |
2020-07-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Suffer Economic Hardship in SyriaAfter nine years of conflict, Palestine refugees continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups in Syria with immense humanitarian needs. Palestinian refugees in Syria (PRS) continue to launch |
2020-07-13 | View |
AGPS: 70 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead in 2019AGPS newly-released annual report documenting the situation of the Palestinians of Syria in 2019 has recorded the death of 70 Palestinian refugees in/from Syria as a result of war-related incidents |
2020-07-13 | View |
Refugees in Greece Protest Against Hostile Migration PolicyA number of migrants taking shelter on the Greek island of Chios have rallied outside of the Migration Agency to protest the crackdowns and hostile policies adopted by the Greek |
2020-07-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Lebanon Succumbs to Wounds Sustained in Car AccidentPalestinian refugee from Syria Ziad Abdul Kader died following a car accident in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region. He was denied admission into a local hospital as his cash-stripped family failed to |
2020-07-12 | View |
UNRWA Chief in Syria Meets with Damascus GovernorDirector of UNRWA operations in Syria Amanya Michael-Ebye discussed with Damascus Governor Adel AlAleibi efficient ways to boost bilateral cooperation in order to enhance the dire humanitarian situation of Palestinian |
2020-07-12 | View |
Property-Theft Ongoing in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesReports of burglary continue to emerge in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees had been taking shelter. Members of pro-government groups have reportedly stolen furniture from |
2020-07-12 | View |
Palestinian Student from Syria Achieves Outstanding Results in UAEPalestinian student Mohamed Esam AlShoura, from Yarmouk Camp, has been listed among the top students in the UAE secondary schools for the academic year 2019-2020. Speaking with emaratalyoum, Mohamed hailed |
2020-07-12 | View |
120 Migrants Rescued Off Turkish SeashoreThe Turkish coast guard rescued 60 migrants off Mogla seashore, southwest of Turkey onboard two migrant boats in Marmaris coast. 38 migrants were also rescued by Turkish seashore off Kizil |
2020-07-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested in IzmirPalestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Mofeq Jamal has been detained for the seventh consecutive day in Izmir, west of Turkey, after he failed to obtain a temporary visa card. Jamal |
2020-07-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian PrisonPalestinian refugee Mohamed Yassin Fatyan, nicknamed Abu Saleh, was released on Thursday, July 9, from a Syrian government prison, where he had been held for over one year. He was |
2020-07-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Bassam AlBash, from Yarmouk camp, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Mohamed, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested by |
2020-07-11 | View |
8 Years since Massacre against PLAJuly 10, 2019 marks the eighth anniversary of a massacre perpetrated against the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) by unidentified perpetrators. On July 10, 2012, anonymous militias kidnapped 16 PLA fighters |
2020-07-11 | View |
Italy Contributes €1.5 Million to Palestine RefugeesItaly's Ambassador in Jordan, Fabio Cassese, and Director of Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Jordan, Muhammad |
2020-07-11 | View |
Yarmouk Residents Denounce Blackmail by Damascus GovernorateActivists from Yarmouk camp have slammed the Damascus Governorate for blackmailing the residents who have voiced strong opposition to the new organizational plan put forth by the Governorate. Social media |
2020-07-10 | View |
Palestinian Family on Verge of Homelessness in JordanA Palestinian family from Syria is about to go homeless in the Jordanian capital city of Amman as it has failed to secure rental fees for months. Palestinian refugee Abu |
2020-07-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian PrisonA Palestinian refugee was released from a Syrian government prison after one year and a half in the Sednaya military prison. The newly-released Palestinian was a resident of Deraa |
2020-07-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Contract COVID-19 in TurkeyA Palestinian family from Syria taking shelter in Gazientep allegedly contracted the novel coronavirus. However, the family denied such reports, saying their father tested positive for coronavirus sometime earlier and |
2020-07-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Receives Highest Score in German Vocational CenterPalestinian refugee from Syria Emad Hazem Janat garnered the highest score at a vocational training school in the German city of Hanover for the academic year 2019-2020. Imad earned a |
2020-07-10 | View |
Situation of Palestinians in Jordan Displacement Camp Exacerbated by Anti-Coronavirus LockdownPalestinian families from Syria taking shelter in AlHadiqa refugee camp, in Ar-Ramtha city, situated in the far northwest of Jordan, continue to appeal for urgent humanitarian action in response to |
2020-07-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Injured in Syria ShootoutsPalestinian refugee Mohamed Abu Leil, from Handarat camp, was moderately injured following a landmine blast. Mohamed is the military media chief at Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the |
2020-07-09 | View |
Yarmouk’s New Organizational Plan Strongly CondemnedPalestinian refugees continue to voice their firm rejection of the new organizational plan put forth by Damascus Governorate to rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp. Tension has been running high in the area |
2020-07-09 | View |
UNRWA Chief in Syria Looking Forward to Increased Cooperation with Syrian AuthoritiesDirector of UNRWA operations in Syria, Amanya Michael-Ebye met with the Syrian Minister of Education Emad AlAzab. Amanya and Azab discussed ways to boost cooperation between UNRWA and the Education |
2020-07-09 | View |
New Reconstruction Plan Does Not Provide Displaced Residents of Yarmouk Camp with Alternative Houses, Warns OfficialResidents of Yarmouk camp will not get any alternative housing as part of the new organizational plan announced by the Damascus governorate, said the director of technical studies in Damascus |
2020-07-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Denounce Bread ShortageFamilies in the Syrian capital Damascus have been struggling to procure bread amid a shortage of allocations distributed through accredited people, a mechanism which was decided by the Ministry of |
2020-07-08 | View |
Jaramana Camp Struggling to Get Much-Needed BreadResidents of Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees said they continue to line up for hours under the scorching summer beams to receive bread via the smart card. Displaced Palestinian families |
2020-07-08 | View |
UNRWA Transfers Aid to Palestinian Refugees in SyriaUNRWA distributed food and medical items to Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Jdeidat AlFadl town, in Rif Dimashq, A Palestinian refugee said concerned people registered their names at the municipality |
2020-07-08 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in AlMuzeireeb Exacerbated by Lake DroughtHundreds of Palestinian families sheltered in AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, have been grappling with an acute dearth in drinking water after the local lake–the sole water supplier for families |
2020-07-08 | View |
Displaced Residents of Yarmouk Camp Call for Urgent Action by Palestinian PresidentActivists and civilians displaced from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have appealed to the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian political factions in Syria to |
2020-07-07 | View |
Homes Risk to Collapse due to Waste Water in Damascus NeighborhoodResidents of AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, where dozens of Palestinian refugee families are taking shelter, continue to set off alarm bells over the wastewater floods rocking the area. Pictures circulated on |
2020-07-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released after 3 Years in Syrian PrisonThe Syrian government forces released a Palestinian refugee after they kept him behind prison bars for three years. His name has been kept secret over security concerns. An AGPS reporter |
2020-07-07 | View |
Dutch Minister Calls for Constructive Debate over Management of Asylum Seekers’ FileDutch Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport, Hugo de Jonge, said efforts should be intensified in the Netherlands to handle the file of migrants and asylum seekers. The minister called |
2020-07-07 | View |
AGPS Issues Annual Report about Situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2019The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) issued its annual report documenting the situation of Palestinian refugees in/from Syria in 2019. Entitled “Palestinians of Syria: Destruction and Reconstruction”, the |
2020-07-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Overburdened by Price LeapPalestinian refugees in Syria continue to launch cries for help over their deteriorating humanitarian condition due to the sharp decrease in the exchange rate of the Syrian pound compared to |
2020-07-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Mistreatment by Bank StaffPalestinian refugees in Jaramana camp and other areas in Damascus continue to rail against the mistreatment they have faced by Bemo Bank staff. Refugees who received transaction codes of their |
2020-07-06 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Sabina Camp Marred by Power BlackoutPalestinians taking refuge in AlSabina camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to face a squalid humanitarian condition due to the absence of vital facilities, the poor infrastructure, and lack of relief |
2020-07-06 | View |
Negotiations over Migration Policy Reach Deadlock in SwedenCross-party talks on how to reform Swedish migration policy broke down on Tuesday, reported The Local. The one thing all parties in parliament seemed to agree on was that Swedish |
2020-07-06 | View |
5 Civilians Arrested by Syrian Security Forces Near Yarmouk Refugee CampFive civilians, including a woman, were arrested by the Syrian security forces on their way out of Yarmouk Camp following a visit they paid to their abandoned homes in the |
2020-07-05 | View |
98 Palestinian Refugees Extra-Judicially Executed in War-Torn Syria98 Palestinian refugees have been subjected to extra-judicial executions since the outburst of Syria’s warfare until July 5, 2020, according to AGPS data. The list includes 17 members of the |
2020-07-05 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Camp Denounce Power Over-BillingResidents of AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo have been struggling to pay their electricity bills due to exorbitant fees. An ampere meter reportedly costs 5,000 Syrian pounds |
2020-07-05 | View |
Migrants Assaulted by Greek Coast GuardGreek coast guard forces are allegedly sabotaging refugees' and migrants' boats on the high seas as part of a strategy to push them back to Turkey, German state broadcaster Deutsche |
2020-07-05 | View |
AGPS Urges Damascus Governor to Refrain from Implementing Yarmouk’s New Rehabilitation PlanAGPS has called on the Syrian authorities in Damascus to re-examine the new organizational plan put forth by Damascus governorate to rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp and to rather implement the old |
2020-07-04 | View |
Committee Assesses Yarmouk’s New Organizational PlanThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) tasked a new five-member committee to thoroughly re-assess the new organizational plan issued by the Damascus governorate to rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp. The |
2020-07-04 | View |
Palestinian Child Drowns in Northern SyriaA Palestinian family displaced from Harasta city, in Ghouta, to the northern Syrian city of Efrin, was shocked by a report confirming the death of their son after he drowned |
2020-07-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Goes Missing in DamascusPalestinian refugee Asem Mahmoud Ayedi, a resident of Yarmouk camp, disappeared from Damascus city some three days ago. Asem is a taxi driver. His family continues to appeal for |
2020-07-04 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Launch Cry for HelpLiving conditions in Khan Dannun camp have sharply deteriorated due to the lack of financial resources and high unemployment rates wrought by the raging warfare. A transportation crisis has made |
2020-07-04 | View |
Vigil Held in Germany to Push for Release of Detainees from Syria JailsPalestinian and Syrian activists along with relatives of detainees and victims of torture in Syrian prisons joined a vigil held outside of the Provincial Court of Appeal in Koblenz (OLG) |
2020-07-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested in AustriaThe Austrian authorities arrested a Palestinian refugee from Syria over allegations of involvement in abuses committed in favor of the Syrian regime. The arrestee was a resident of AlNeirab Camp |
2020-07-03 | View |
Palestinian Girl Killed by Bullet Fire in Syria Displacement Camp16-year-old Palestinian refugee Fatma Kasem was pronounced dead after she was accidentally shot with a bullet in her stomach in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. The unrestrained flow |
2020-07-03 | View |
Over 110 Palestinian Women Secretly Held in Syrian JailsAt least 110 Palestinian women and girls have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government dungeons, where scores of others died as a result of torture. Palestinian women have also |
2020-07-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Khamis Held in Syrian Gov’t JailsPalestinian ex-prisoner Ahmad Khamis, who was released from Israeli jails as part of an Israel-Russian swap deal and re-arrested by Syrian security forces, has been enduring an unknown fate in |
2020-07-03 | View |
Rights Group: Greece’s New Asylum System Designed to Deport, Not ProtectThe Greek Council for Refugees (GCR) and Oxfam have warned that the new Greek asylum system is designed to deport people rather than offer them safety and protection. According |
2020-07-03 | View |
Another Palestinian Refugee Identified in Leaked Photos of Torture Victims in SyriaAnother Palestinian family has identified their missing relative—Basel Nabil Kherma, forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons since 2012—in a series of photos leaked by the so-called Caesar breakaway The victim |
2020-07-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Tamim Secretly Detained in Syria since 2013Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Mohamed Tamim, aged 58, has been locked up in Syrian government dungeons for seven years running. The refugee, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was kidnapped by Syrian |
2020-07-02 | View |
New Refugee Camp Established in LebanonThe Palestinian International Charitable Organization has installed a new camp to shelter displaced Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The organization’s director, Ramadan Tanboura, said a so-called “Falah 4” has |
2020-07-02 | View |
Netherlands Re-Examines Visa Applications by Refugees from SyriaThe Dutch Migration and Naturalization Department said it has re-assessed thousands of asylum applications submitted by refugees from Syria before 2015. Dutch media outlets said among the 12,570 examined |
2020-07-02 | View |
Another Palestinian Refugee Identified in Leaked Photos of Torture Victims in SyriaPalestinian mother Fatma Aboud has mourned the death of her son Abdullah Mohamed Kheir AlSaad whom she identified in a series of photos leaked by the so-called Caesar breakaway The |
2020-07-01 | View |
UNRWA Chief Urges Int’l Community to Stand By Palestine RefugeesUNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini called on the international community to tune up support for Palestine refugees and help increase the Agency’s funds. In a statement delivered on Occasion of the |
2020-07-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Grappling with Bread CrisisPalestinian families sheltered in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been left without bread due to overcrowding outside of the camp’s sole bakery. The residents said |
2020-07-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Push for Urgent Action by UNRWAPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon held a vigil on Wednesday outside of the office of UNRWA’s director of operations in Lebanon’s Ein AlHilweh camp. The refugees called on UNRWA |
2020-07-01 | View |
Anti-Annexation Rally Held in Deir Ballout Displacement CampPalestinian refugees taking shelter in Deir Ballout camp have joined on rally held on Wednesday to protest Israel’s planned annexation of occupied Palestinian land in the Jordan Valley and West |
2020-07-01 | View |
6 Palestinian Refugees Arrested South of DamascusOver 35 young men, including Palestinians, were arrested in southern Damascus. Local sources said that last week, Syrian government forces issued a list of people, among them Palestinians, wanted for |
2020-06-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Jdeidat AlFadhl Sound Distress SignalsPalestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk to Jdeidat AlFadl town, in AlQuneitra province, have appealed to the Palestinian authority, political factions, and UNRWA to provide them with urgent cash and medical |
2020-06-30 | View |
UNRWA Resumes Aid Distribution in LebanonUNRWA announced its decision to resume delivery of cash grants to displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon. In a statement, the UN relief agency said cash aids will be |
2020-06-30 | View |
Mobile Dental Clinic Installed in Khan Dannun CampUNRWA has established a mobile dental clinic in Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees which operates weekly on Monday and Wednesday. The clinic will provide medical assistance and checks to |
2020-06-30 | View |
UN Official Shows Up in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaDirector of UNRWA operations in Syria Amanya Michael-Ebye paid a visit to AlNeirab and Handarat refugee camps, in Aleppo, in order to inspect UNRWA facilities in the area. The UN |
2020-06-30 | View |
Tens of Thousands at Risk of Starvation, Mass Exodus in SyriaSyria faces the risk of mass starvation or another mass exodus unless more aid money is made available, the head of the UN World Food Programme has said. Ahead of |
2020-06-29 | View |
Displaced Residents of Yarmouk Camp Call for Urgent, Safe ReturnPalestinian families displaced from Yarmouk camp have urged local authorities to allow them to safely return to their homes and retrieve their property. Activists said concerned authorities have been dragging |
2020-06-29 | View |
UNRWA Opens Up New Office in Khan Dannun CampThe UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has opened an office in Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, so as to facilitate registration |
2020-06-29 | View |
Four Years On … Massacre Perpetrated by Syrian Regime Still Weighing Heavily on Palestinian Refugee CampFour years have passed by since the Syrian and Russian fighter jets launched their deadly offensive on Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, on June 29, 2016 |
2020-06-29 | View |
Palestinian Family Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jails for YearsAlarm 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 |
2020-06-29 | View |
11 Palestinian Captives Released after 3 Years in LibyaThe Libyan authorities in the country’s eastern city of Benghazi have released 11 Palestinian refugees, among them five residents of Yarmouk Camp, after a three-year detention in a military prison |
2020-06-28 | View |
Turkey Launches Investigation into Death of Palestinian Refugee Ahmad ShaabanIstanbul’s public prosecution has launched a probe into the death of Palestinian refugee from Syria Ahmad Shaaban in the rainstorm that hit the city last week. Four other people sustained |
2020-06-28 | View |
Missing Palestinian Identified in Leaked Photos of Torture VictimsActivists have identified Palestinian refugee Khaled Mohamed AlHayek, born in 1970, in a series of photos leaked by the so-called Caesar breakaway. The victim was kidnapped with his wife by |
2020-06-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dhiaa AlAbtah Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian refugee Dhiaa AlDeen Issa AlAbtah has been held in Syrian state prisons for the seventh year running. Dhiaa was kidnapped at the age of 18. His condition and whereabouts |
2020-06-28 | View |
AGPS: Fatal Torture of Palestinian Refugees in Syrian Gov’t Prisons War CrimesA report released by AGPS on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture documented the death of over 620 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government penitentiaries, among |
2020-06-27 | View |
Activists in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Warn of Child AbductionsActivists in Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have warned of increasing child abductions following reports about the abduction of a five-year-old girl in the area. The |
2020-06-27 | View |
Germany disburses EUR 20 Million to Support UNRWA COVID-19 Flash AppealOn 19 June, the Government of Germany disbursed a contribution of EUR 20 million to the updated COVID-19 Flash Appeal released by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for |
2020-06-27 | View |
Palestinian Family Identifies Dead Son in Leaked Photos of Torture Victims in Syrian JailsA Palestinian family taking shelter in Syria’s AlAyedeen camp in Hama has identified their missing relative—Mohamed Ibrahim Kasem— in a series of photos leaked by the so-called Caesar breakaway. Kasem’s |
2020-06-27 | View |
US Sanctions on Syria Make Situation of Palestinian Refugees WorseAt a time when the US has been intensifying sanctions as part of the so-called “Caesar Act” targeting anyone doing business with the Assad regime, thousands of Palestinian refugees continue |
2020-06-26 | View |
Coalition of Palestinian Forces Reject Yarmouk Camp New Rehabilitation PlanThe Follow-Up Committee of the Damascus-based Alliance of Palestinian Forces expressed its firm rejection of a recent plan put forth by the Damascus Governorate to rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian |
2020-06-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria to Benefit from UNDPThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Syria, Ramla Khalidi, said Palestinian refugees in Syria are entitled to benefit from the programme, including funds allotted for small enterprises |
2020-06-26 | View |
New UNRWA Office Opened Up in Khan Eshieh CampAn AGPS reporter said the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) opened an office in the camp so as to facilitate registration for |
2020-06-26 | View |
Palestinian Family Identifies Dead Son in Leaked Photos of Torture Victims in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Ahmad Sarhan Soufi, born in 1970, identified their son in a series of photos leaked by the so-called Caesar breakaway. The family also appealed for |
2020-06-25 | View |
Activists Raise Alarm over Coronavirus Outbreak in Khan Eshieh CampActivists from Khan Eshieh camp have called on the residents to keep to safety protocols and preventive measures in order to avoid a coronavirus outbreak in the camp. The calls |
2020-06-25 | View |
Damascus Governorate: Yarmouk Rehabilitation Plan to Be Announced in One MonthThe Damascus City Council said the reconstruction plan for Yarmouk Camp will be released in a month’s time after complaints were filed by local residents. The council said a three-phase |
2020-06-25 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Alaa AlDeen Yousef Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian medic Alaa AlDeen Youssef has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian penitentiaries, where he has been kept for the eighth consecutive year. Neurosurgeon Youssef has been forcibly disappeared |
2020-06-25 | View |
Arab League Calls for Increasing Support to Palestine RefugeesThe Arab League Assistant Secretary General for Palestine and Occupied Arab Territories Saeed Abu Ali urged the international community to tune up support for the UN Relief and Works Agency |
2020-06-25 | View |
Countries Raise $130 Million for Palestine RefugeesDuring an extra-ordinary global meeting on UNRWA at ministerial level hosted on Tuesday by the governments of Sweden and Jordan, 75 governments and non-governmental organizations made $130 million in financial |
2020-06-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Shaaban Latest Victim of International Community’s ApathyHuman rights activists have slammed the reluctance maintained by national and international humanitarian and human rights organizations regarding the calamitous situation of Palestinian refugees fleeing war-torn Syria to Turkey. The |
2020-06-24 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Pronounced DeadPalestinian refugee Ibrahim Suleiman Turk died in a land mine blast while he was boarding a vehicle of Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, in the |
2020-06-24 | View |
UN Agency Calls on Palestinian Refugees to Sign Up for MA ScholarshipUNRWA has called on students wishing to apply for a Master’s degree at Arizona University to sign up on http://bit.ly/OLS_UNRWA in order to be considered for scholarships granted by |
2020-06-24 | View |
MSF Lashes Out at Greece over Unwarranted Lockdown on Migrant CampsDoctors Without Borders (MSF) has accused Greek authorities of using the coronavirus as a pretext to continue a lockdown on migrant camps, after the government in Athens has extended the |
2020-06-24 | View |
Torrential Rain in Istanbul Claims Life of Palestinian RefugeePalestinian refugee Ahmad Mohamed Shaabaan, born on October 7, 1981, was pronounced dead as a result of the rainstorm that hit Istanbul city on Tuesday, June 23. Ahmad, who fled |
2020-06-23 | View |
UNRWA’s Syria Chief Shows Up in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesDirector of UNRWA operations in Syria Amanya Michael-Ebye paid a visit on Tuesday to AlNeirab refugee camp, in Aleppo, in order to inspect UNRWA facilities. Amanya met with UNRWA staff |
2020-06-23 | View |
Liwaa AlQuds Commander Survives Assassination AttemptA convoy led by the military commander of Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, was targeted by an explosive device during a tour held in the northern |
2020-06-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Egypt Lash Out at UN Refugee AgencyRepresentatives of the Palestinian refugee community from Syria in Egypt met with the Director of UNRWA operations in Cairo Sahar AlJabouri. A member of the Palestinian refugee delegation said they |
2020-06-23 | View |
AGPS: 258 Residents of Syria’s Yarmouk Palestinian Refugee Camp Killed Prior to Infiltration of Opposition GroupsIn its latest book entitled “Yarmouk Camp: A Fourfold Tragedy”, AGPS recorded the death of 258 Palestinian refugees taking shelter in the camp in the period from March 15, 2011 |
2020-06-22 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Meets With Representatives of Palestinians of Syria in JordanDirector of UNRWA operations in Jordan, Mohamed Abdi Adar, met on Sunday, June 21, with Palestinian activists from Syria in Jordan. During the meeting, held at UNRWA’s head office in |
2020-06-22 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Misconduct of Telephone Exchange StaffResidents of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees continue to rail against the frequent blackouts in telephone exchange systems. Civilians said maintenance staff rarely respond to their appeals for maintenance |
2020-06-22 | View |
Austria Pushes for Closure of European Borders to Rein In Migrant InfluxAustrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has said the European Union must not allow Turkey to blackmail the bloc by pushing migrants to the Greek border, the Kathimerini daily reported. “We cannot |
2020-06-22 | View |
Palestinian Mother Says Son on Verge of Death, Appeals for Urgent TreatmentThe mother of eight-year-old Palestinian child Hasan Ahmad AlMaghrebi, displaced from Syria’s Yarmouk Camp to the southern Lebanese region of Ein AlHilweh, has appealed to the international humanitarian institutions to |
2020-06-21 | View |
Charity Pledges to Pay Treatment Fees of Palestinian Refugee following AGPS AppealThe Islamic Association inside the Green Line (Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1948) has pledged to pay the treatment costs of Palestinian refugee Adnan Abdullah who suffers from Parkinson |
2020-06-21 | View |
Residents of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Denounce Price LeapResidents of Al-Neirab Camp in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo have been grappling with a swift hike in food and fuel prices. AlNeirab camp is the largest official camp |
2020-06-21 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Tours Palestinian Displacement Camp in SyriaDirector of UNRWA operations in Syria Amanya Michael-Ebye paid a visit to Deraa refugee camp in order to inspect UNRWA facilities. Amanya met with UNRWA staff and Palestinian refugees at |
2020-06-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in GazaPalestinian refugees who returned from Syria to Gaza rallied on Sunday outside of UNRWA’s office in Gaza, protesting the Agency’s reluctance regarding their appeals for cash grants and shelter allowances |
2020-06-21 | View |
On World Refugee Day, AGPS Raises Alarm Bells over Situation of Palestinian Refugees in War-Torn SyriaOn the World Refugee Day, observed on June 20 every year, Palestinian refugees from Syria continue to face a calamitous situation both inside and outside the embattled Syrian territories. The |
2020-06-20 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian AssistancePalestinian refugees and activists have urged UNRWA to increase its cash aid to Palestine refugees and provide them with urgent cash and in-kind items. In posts circulated on social media |
2020-06-20 | View |
Vigil Held in Gaza over Squalid Condition of Syria ReturneesThe Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza has called for a mass participation in a vigil staged on Sunday outside of UNRWA’s office in the Israeli-blockaded enclave. The |
2020-06-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Yusuf Kubra Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jail for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Yusuf AlKubra, a resident of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, has been secretly detained in Syrian government prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Yusuf, affiliated with the Islamic Jihad |
2020-06-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Severely Affected by Syria WarfareAfter eight years of conflict, Palestinian refugees in and from Syria continue to face significant humanitarian and protection needs. In the absence of a durable political settlement, intense hostilities and |
2020-06-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tents in Northern Syria Dismantled by Torrential DownpourA rainstorm rocked displacement camps in the northern outskirts of Syria’s northern province of Idlib, destroying tents where displaced families have been taking shelter. Eye-witnesses said dozens of tents were |
2020-06-19 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally in LebanonPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon held a vigil outside of UNRWA’s clinic in Bar Elias, in AlBekaa region. Representatives of Palestinian factions and popular Palestinian committees have been in |
2020-06-19 | View |
UNRWA in Lebanon Follows Up on Coronavirus-Stricken RefugeesUNRWA in Lebanon said it has been following up the condition of coronavirus patients and carrying out the necessary checks to their families and acquaintances. UNRWA called on the residents |
2020-06-19 | View |
80-Year-Old Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohamed Yousef Koujeel, born in 1939, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since 2014. Koujeel was arrested on January 05, 2014 in Ali AlWahsh Street, in |
2020-06-19 | View |
Situation of Palestinians North of Syria Exacerbated by Caesar Act SanctionsDisplaced Palestinian families in northern Syria continue to struggle for survival due to the high rates of unemployment and absence of humanitarian assistance. The situation has been exacerbated by |
2020-06-18 | View |
Disinfectants Distributed in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaThe Palestinian Red Crescent in cooperation with the Danish Red Cross distributed on June 17 detergents and disinfectants to the residents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif |
2020-06-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t PrisonsPalestinian refugee Ahmad Husain AlSalibi has died under torture in Syrian government prisons where he has been held for nearly six years. AlSalibi, a resident of AlSabina camp for Palestinian |
2020-06-18 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in Burj AlBarajnehDozens of Palestine refugees from Syria have urged the United Nations relief and works Agency for Palestine refugees in the near East (UNRWA) to take up its responsibilities towards vulnerable |
2020-06-18 | View |
Germany to restart 'Dublin transfers'Germany said it is ready to begin sending asylum seekers who have already applied for asylum in another EU country back to those countries to complete the process. The |
2020-06-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Raise Concern over Their Fate as US Imposes Caesar Act-Related SanctionsAt a time when the US has been intensifying sanctions as part of the so-called “Caesar Act” targeting anyone doing business with the Assad regime, thousands of Palestinian refugees continue |
2020-06-17 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally in AmsterdamPalestinian activists and refugees from Syria have joined a vigil held in Amsterdam to protest Israel’s plan to annex larger swaths of occupied Palestinian territory in the West Bank. The |
2020-06-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Student Earns Highest Score in SwedenPalestinian student from Syria Ines Kilani achieved the highest score as part of Secondary school exams (scientific branch) at Jensen Gymnasium Sändra School in the Swedish capital city—Stockholm. Ines |
2020-06-17 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Tours Palestinian Displacement Camps in SyriaDirector of UNRWA operations in Syria, Amanya Michael-Ebye, paid a visit to Palestinian refugee camps in Hums, Hama, and Latakia cities. During his tour, the UN official met with UNRWA |
2020-06-17 | View |
UNRWA Calls for Social Distancing at Its Syria InstallationsUNRWA’s General Health Department called on registered Palestinian refugees to avoid overcrowding at its premises in its fields of operations to avoid further COVID-19 contaminations. In a statement, the Health |
2020-06-17 | View |
AGPS Issues New Report about Yarmouk CampA new report issued by AGPS on June 16 has tackled initiatives and negotiations seeking to neutralize the camp and keeping the residents at bay from raging hostilities. Divided |
2020-06-16 | View |
UNRWA Staff in Lebanon Accused of MismanagementActivists and NGOs have accused UNRWA staff in Lebanon of corruption and mismanagement. The accusations were made in response to the mistreatment Palestinian refugees have been subjected to during the |
2020-06-16 | View |
3 Residents of Palestinian Refugee Camp Released from Syrian JailsThree residents of Khan Eshieh Palestinian refugee camp, in Syria, were released from Syria government prisons. The newly-released inmates were arrested between 2018 and 2019, following a reconciliation agreement struck |
2020-06-16 | View |
53 Residents of AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 53 residents of AlRaml camp for Palestinian refugees since the outburst of the Syrian conflict. The list includes 36 victims who died under torture |
2020-06-16 | View |
PLA Push for Military Conscription in SyriaCalls were circulated by the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian government forces, to push for military conscription. PLA called on Palestinian youths in AlNeirab and Handarat refugee |
2020-06-15 | View |
Palestinian Popular Committees Push for Investigation into Mismanagement by UNRWA StaffThe Coalition of Popular Committees of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon has called on UNRWA to open an investigation into corruption and bribery allegations against distribution staff working for the |
2020-06-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Call for Protest Move Outside of UNRWA Office in JordanActivists and Palestinian families displaced from Syria to Jordan have launched calls for a mass participation in an open vigil to be held outside of UNRWA’s head office in Amman |
2020-06-15 | View |
Palestinians among Hundreds of Homeless Refugees in AthensHundreds of migrants and asylum seekers, including Palestinian refugees, have been left without a roof over their heads in Athens after the Greek authorities ruled for evacuating migrant shelters. An |
2020-06-15 | View |
42 Migrants Rescued off Turkish SeashoreTurkey's Coast Guard Command rescued 42 asylum-seekers late Thursday from a boat pushed back by Greece's Hellenic Coast Guard. Acting on a tip, Turkish rescue teams were sent |
2020-06-15 | View |
Sweden Rejects Asylum Applications by Palestinian Refugees from DamascusThe Swedish Migration Agency has turned down applications for humanitarian asylum by Palestinian refugees fleeing Damascus, claiming the city is a secure zone and the refugees can safely return to |
2020-06-14 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Goes MissingPalestinian refugee Yaser Hasan Suleiman, a resident of Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, disappeared on Sunday on his way to Damascus province. His current condition remains unknown. Yaser’s |
2020-06-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Injured in Syria DesertPalestinian refugee Mohamed Dgheim, a resident of Handarat refugee camp, in Aleppo, was injured in a combing operation with Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian government, in Deir |
2020-06-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ammar Mer’i Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Gov’t JailsPalestinian refugee Ammar Mer’i has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 5th consecutive year. He was arrested by Syrian security forces in AlZahira in 2014. His condition |
2020-06-14 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Push for Urgent Humanitarian ActionHundreds of Palestinian refugees displaced from southern Damascus and the refugee camps of Khan Eshieh, Yarmouk, and Deraa to displacement camps set up in northern Syria have appealed to the |
2020-06-13 | View |
Eye-Witnesses: Holy Koran Books Stolen from Yarmouk CampA resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees said he caught sight of a Syrian security officer boarding a motorcycle and who stole Holy Koran books from a local mosque |
2020-06-13 | View |
UNRWA Transfers Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in JordanPalestinian activists said UNRWA has delivered cash grants for Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan. Every registered refugee received a sum of 35 Jordanian dinars. In its Syria Regional |
2020-06-13 | View |
Aid Items Distributed in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAthar Foundation for Development, in partnership with the Syrian Ministry of Social Affairs and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) handed over food items to poor families in |
2020-06-13 | View |
German Foreign Office: Syria Unsafe Zone for RefugeesThe German Federal Foreign Office said Syria remains an unsafe place for refugees due to the crackdowns perpetrated by the incumbent regime and its affiliated militias. In a Thursday statement |
2020-06-12 | View |
Follow-Up Committee Calls On UNRWA to Take Urgent Action Regarding Tragic Situation in GazaThe Follow-Up Committee of Palestinian refugees who returned to Gaza from war-torn Syria has urged the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to provide immediate humanitarian assistance |
2020-06-12 | View |
Displaced Families South of Damascus Receive Return PledgesLocal authorities have been removing rubble from AlHajar AlAswad city, south of Damascus, a few days after a committee has been established to smooth civilians’ return to their habitable homes |
2020-06-12 | View |
UNRWA’s Syria Chief Tours Palestinian Refugee CampDirector of UNRWA operations in Syria Amanya Michael-Ebye paid a visit to Khan Dannun refugee camp in order to inspect UNRWA facilities. Amanya met with UNRWA staff and Palestinian refugees |
2020-06-12 | View |
Food Aid Distributed in Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Syrian Red Crescent Organization distributed on June 11 relief items to residents of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Some 650 Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in |
2020-06-12 | View |
AGPS Executive Director: Reluctance Regarding Civilians’ Appeals to Return to Yarmouk Carries Tragic ConsequencesExecutive Director of the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS), Mr. Ahmad Hosain, slammed the Syrian government for dragging its feet regarding civilians’ appeals to return to their homes |
2020-06-11 | View |
Child Drowns, Another Rescued in Syria’s Deir Ballout Displacement CampA 10-year-old Syrian child drowned in a river between Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya displacement camps, set up near Efrin region, in Aleppo’s northern outskirts. Reporting from northern Syria, an |
2020-06-11 | View |
UNRWA Suspends Aid Delivery in LebanonUNRWA announced its decision to suspend cash aid transfer for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon pending the finalization of the required checks. The Agency said aid distribution will be suspended starting |
2020-06-11 | View |
Greece Orders Asylum Seekers to Evacuate Migrant SheltersGreek government officials, in cooperation with a delegation of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), toured migrant camps pitched on Greek islands. An AGPS reporter said the delegations paid visits |
2020-06-11 | View |
Palestinian Orphans in Syria Displacement Camp Enduring Abject SituationVulnerable groups taking shelter in Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, continue to struggle for survival in the poverty-stricken area. Some 121 households in Daraa lost their fathers |
2020-06-10 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Woman Left on Her Own in AthensPalestinian refugee Umm Mohamed, aged 56, continues to face an abject situation in Athens, to which she fled from war-torn Syria, following a life-threatening journey onboard a “death boat” from |
2020-06-10 | View |
Countries Hosting Palestinian Refugees Convene in AmmanThe Arab Host Countries for Palestinian refugees in Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan convened a meeting on Tuesday morning at the headquarters of the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and |
2020-06-10 | View |
Petition Launched in Sweden by Asylum Seekers Seeking Permanent VisasA campaign has been launched on www.skrivunder.com site to collect signatures on a petition demanding that holders of temporary visas in Sweden be granted permanent visas. The petition |
2020-06-10 | View |
Migrants Deported from Lesbos to AthensMigrants have been transferred from Lesbos Island to Athens after the Greek authorities ordered that a number of migrant shelters and houses be evacuated by asylum seekers whose visa applications |
2020-06-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Suffer Economic Hardship in SyriaAfter nine years of conflict, Palestine refugees continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups in Syria with immense humanitarian needs. Palestinian refugees in Syria (PRS) continue to launch |
2020-06-09 | View |
Syrian Authorities Seeking to Rehabilitate Palestinian Yarmouk Camp at Lowest CostSyria’s Local Administration and Environment Minister Hussein Makhlouf revealed that the Damascus Countryside Governorate will remove the rubble in al-Hajar al-Aswad neighborhood, southern Damascus, to secure the return of displaced |
2020-06-09 | View |
Local Bakery Provides Free Bread to Residents of Palestinian Refugee CampA resident of AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, has donated bread quantities made at his bakery to the residents. The three-day initiative offers bread bundles worth 300 |
2020-06-09 | View |
UNRWA: 9,000 Palestinians Sheltered in AlAyedeen Camp in HamaUNRWA said that AlAyedeen camp in Hama city has attracted displaced Palestine refugees from Syria, boosting the population. The camp is currently home to between 300 and 400 displaced Palestine |
2020-06-09 | View |
EU Official Calls for New Migration RationaleVice-President of the Commission to Promote a European Way of Life, Margaritis Schinas, said new immigration and asylum policies should be implemented across Europe, stressing the need for EU member-states |
2020-06-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families in Damascus Facing Calamitous FateNine years into the Syrian conflict, Palestinian refugees living in the war-torn country continue to face unbearable hardship and security threats. This has been the case for the residents of |
2020-06-08 | View |
Medicines Collected for Residents of Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaYoung man Osama Ahmad and volunteers from Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, has embarked on an initiative to collect medicines for vulnerable and poor families in the camp. Over |
2020-06-08 | View |
5 Migrants Commit Suicide on Greek IslandsFive migrants, including a Palestinian refugee, committed suicide on the Greek islands of Leros and Chios. The list of victims also includes a woman from Syria and an Iranian national |
2020-06-08 | View |
Sweden Sets Off Parliament Debate over Future Migrant PoliciesA new debate has been opened by the migration committee at the Swedish parliament to determine post-coronavirus migration policy in the kingdom. The proposed draft law seeks to replace the |
2020-06-08 | View |
Russian Officers Jotting Down Names of Palestinian Prisoners in SyriaPalestinian refugees taking shelter south of Syria have started registering the names and personal data of their relatives who have been held in Syrian government jails at Russian offices in |
2020-06-07 | View |
Syria’s Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Acute Medicine ShortageResidents of Khan Eshieh camp said they have run out of life-saving medicines and urgently-needed medical kit. A resident told AGPS that sick Palestinians with hypertension and diabetes have to |
2020-06-07 | View |
UNRWA Launches Online-Aid SystemThe UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has launched an e-system to facilitate sign up process and data updating for Palestinian refugees in |
2020-06-07 | View |
86% of Palestinian Families from Syria in Jordan in DebtThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said in its 2020 Syria regional crisis emergency appeal that 86% of Palestinian refugee families |
2020-06-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mustafa Ayoub Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Security ForcesPalestinian refugee Mustafa Ali Ayoub, born on August 11, 1996, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Mustafa was kidnapped by Syrian security forces |
2020-06-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Kidnapped from His Shop South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Nasr Mahawesh was kidnapped by anonymous gunmen from his commercial shop in AlMuzeireeb town, in Daraa’s western outskirts, south of Syria. Eye-witnesses said assailants broke into the man’s |
2020-06-05 | View |
Number of Palestinian Refugees in Hums Camp Goes DownData by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) indicates that 13,000 Palestinian are currently sheltered in AlAyedeen camp in Homs, down from 22,000 |
2020-06-05 | View |
New Committees Formed to Smooth Return of Displaced Families to Southern SyriaA number of committees have been established by Damascus governorate as part of underway attempts to rehabilitate AlTadhamun area, south of Damascus, pending the return of displaced families to their |
2020-06-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Zaher Murad Held in Syrian Gov’t Prisons for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Zaher Jihad Murad has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the eight consecutive year. Zaher, born in 1976, was kidnapped in late October 2012 from Harasta |
2020-06-05 | View |
Cash Aid Handed Over to Palestinian Orphans North of SyriaASPIRE, Association for Relief of Palestinian Refugees (Australia), in partnership with the Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria, distributed cash grants to 181 Palestinian orphans displaced to northern |
2020-06-05 | View |
252 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaIn statistics released on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, AGPS said it has recorded the death of 252 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria. The International |
2020-06-04 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Urgent Treatment of Their Premature InfantA displaced Palestinian family from Syria in Lebanon has appealed to the international humanitarian organizations and charities to help them secure the sum of money needed for the treatment of |
2020-06-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar AlMahraji Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jails for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Omar Husain AlMahraji has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the fifth consecutive year. Omar, born in 1987, was kidnapped by Syrian security forces in |
2020-06-04 | View |
Aid Initiative Held for Vulnerable Families in Hums CampResidents of Hums camp have launched an initiative to collect cash aid for vulnerable and poor families, orphans, and widowed women. In-kind items, including food, school furniture, and clothes, have |
2020-06-04 | View |
Greek Authorities Step Up Crackdown on MigrantsHuman rights sources have said that the Greek coast guard and migration authorities have increased crackdowns against refugees and asylum-seekers. Athens’ centre right government, rallying EU support earlier this year |
2020-06-04 | View |
International Education Day Established by UNGAThe UN General Assembly has adopted establishing September 9th as international day to protect education from attacks, a move which was proposed by Qatar’s Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, Chairperson of |
2020-06-03 | View |
Visa Applications to Be Received by Gaziantep Migration AuthoritiesDirector of the Migration Agency in Gaziantep said applications for temporary protection cards “kimlik” by refugees and asylum-seekers will be received by the Agency. The director said people without legal |
2020-06-03 | View |
Activists: Opposition-Run Media in Syria Turning Their Back on Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian activists have slammed media outlets affiliated with opposition groups in Syria for overlooking the situation of Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria. The majority of Palestinians sheltered in displacement camps |
2020-06-03 | View |
Art Exhibition Held in Berlin to Pay Tribute to Palestinian Artist Mohamed WheibiAn exhibition was held the Association of Palestinian Artists in Europe and the Arab Culture Forum in Berlin to pay homage to the deceased Palestinian artist Muhammad Wheibi in the |
2020-06-03 | View |
Palestinian Families Displaced from Yarmouk Distressed as Return Pledges Fade OutMember of the executive office of Damascus Governorate, Samir Jazaerli, denied reports about the projected return of Yarmouk residents to their homes in the camp. He said reports claiming that |
2020-06-02 | View |
Yarmouk Residents Urge Damascus Governor to Respond to Their Return Demandsactivists and residents of Yarmouk camp urged Damascus Governor to reply to a memorandum they submitted on February 4, 2019 and which was signed by nearly 3,000 residents. The |
2020-06-02 | View |
UNRWA Launches E-System to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinian Refugees in LebanonUNRWA in Lebanon said it will start implementing an online program to transfer cash grants to Palestinian refugees in an attempt to rein overcrowding outside of the Bob Finance bank |
2020-06-02 | View |
Palestinian Consulate in Istanbul Re-OpenedThe Palestinian consulate in Istanbul has reopened its doors, after it had been closed for over a couple of months due to the coronavirus outbreak. The consulate staff will be |
2020-06-02 | View |
Initiative to Enhance Legal Status of Palestinians from Syria Launched in TurkeyActivists from the Palestinians of Syria Association in Turkey have embarked on an initiative seeking to work out the legal hurdles faced by Palestinian refugees from Syria in Turkey, particularly |
2020-06-01 | View |
UNRWA: Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria Coronavirus-FreeUNRWA said in its weekly health report that all Palestinian refugee camps in Syria are coronavirus-free. UNRWA stated in its weekly update issued on May 31 that 157 covid-19 cases |
2020-06-01 | View |
Lebanese General Security Unblocks Visa Applications for Palestinians from SyriaThe General Security Directorate in Lebanon said applications for visas by Palestinian refugees from Syria and other migrants will be received again as of June 3. Applications for visa |
2020-06-01 | View |
Cleaning Campaign Kick-Started in AlRamadan Palestinian Refugee Community in SyriaActivists in AlRamadan camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq embarked on a campaign to clean residential neighborhoods and plan seedlings. Garbage mounds were cleared from the main entrance |
2020-06-01 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugee in Turkey Appeals for Treatment of His SonThe family of Palestinian child from Syria Muawiya Abu Seyam, displaced from Yarmouk Camp to the northern Syrian province of Idlib, have appealed the Turkish authorities and humanitarian institutions to |
2020-05-31 | View |
UNRWWA in Syria Extends Contracts of Day LaborersThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has announced its decision to extend the contracts of day workers whose contracts were expected |
2020-05-31 | View |
Fire Hits Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaFires broke out in AlKeitiya neighborhood in Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees, resulting in heavy material damage. Reporting from Rif Dimashq, an AGPS news correspondent said a house has collapsed |
2020-05-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Firas Aweidat Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th YearPalestinian young man Firas Mohamed Aweidat has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for the eight consecutive year. Firas was kidnapped on June 13, 2012, after he left |
2020-05-31 | View |
Migrants Rail against Mass Evacuation Orders in GreeceHuman rights activists have called on migrants and asylum seekers sheltered on Greek islands and on the mainland to hold vigils outside of migration departments to protests Greece’s recent decisions |
2020-05-31 | View |
3 Residents of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Tortured to Death in Sednaya Military PrisonMilitary commander Mohamed Jamal, who broke away from the Syrian army, said three residents of AlRaml camp for Palestinian refugees in Syria died under torture in the Sednaya military prison |
2020-05-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Prevented from Bidding Farewell to Their Dead Relativesscores of Palestinian refugees could not bid last farewell to their relatives and friends who have died due to war-related incidents in Syria. Hundreds of refugees could neither attend burial |
2020-05-30 | View |
Migrants Assaulted by Greek Coast GuardSome 40 migrant boats attempting to disembark on Lesbos island were intercepted by the Greek coast guard. Greek coast guards vandalized the boat engines and violently beat the migrants |
2020-05-30 | View |
Palestinian Academic Stressed Importance of Documenting Situation of Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian writer and researcher Nabil AlSahli stressed the importance of keeping records and documenting data about Palestinian refugees who have been forced out of their homes by Zionist militias since |
2020-05-30 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Condition of Missing SonThe family of Palestinian refugee Ibrahim AlDirani has appealed to the Palestinian Authority and international humanitarian organizations to work on identifying the fate of their relative who disappeared on the |
2020-05-29 | View |
UNRWA Launches Electronic Aid Distribution MechanismThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has established an e-system to facilitate delivery of cash grants to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon |
2020-05-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Amr Ramli Forcibly Disappeared in Syria Jails for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Amr Mahmoud Ramli has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the fifth consecutive year. Amr, a resident of Khan Eshieh camp, was arrested on April 4 |
2020-05-29 | View |
Germany Rejects Asylum Application by Youth from Syria over Military EvasionGerman’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has turned down a demand for humanitarian asylum by a youth from Syria on account that he fled military conscription with the |
2020-05-29 | View |
Migrants in Greece Push for Urgent Action by European CommissionMigrants gathering outside of the European Union office in Greece handed over a memorandum to the EU representative to protest the oppressive measures recently taken by the Greek Migration authorities |
2020-05-29 | View |
Displaced Families Call On Damascus Authorities to Step DownFamilies displaced from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees have urged local authorities in Damascus to hand over their file to another body after they failed to live up to the |
2020-05-28 | View |
PLO Calls for Safe Return of Displaced Families to Yarmouk CampA meeting between the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) political factions discussed the squalid situation of Palestinian refugees in displacement camps across the Syrian territories. The PLO sounded the alarm over |
2020-05-28 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Mousa and Emad Abu Taha Secretly Held in Syrian Jails for 8th YearTwo Palestinian brothers—Mousa and Emad Ibrahim Abu Taha—have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government prisons, where they have been held for the eighth consecutive year. Both refugees were arrested |
2020-05-28 | View |
Migrants Slam Greek Authorities over Mass Refoulement ThreatsA vigil was held by migrants and asylum seekers outside of Athens’ migration agency protesting the government’s crackdowns on migrants. Dozens of migrants flocked to the Migration Agency protesting a |
2020-05-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Armed Robbery Attack South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohamed Saadiya from Yarmouk Camp was fatally shot by gunmen on the access road between AlMuseifra and Jubeib towns, east of Daraa province, north of Syria. Reporting from |
2020-05-27 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Prevents Civilians from Visiting Yarmouk Camp CemeteryA number of Yarmouk residents told AGPS that Syrian security forces prevented them from reaching the old cemetery in the camp to visit their relatives’ tombs during Eid AlFitr (fast-breaking |
2020-05-27 | View |
UNRWA Resumes Aid Distribution to Palestinian Refugees in LebanonUNRWA announced its decision to resume delivery of cash grants for Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon who have recently received their transaction codes via text messages. In a statement |
2020-05-27 | View |
Palestinian Activist Released from Syrian JailPalestinian activist Ahmad Ali Khuza’i, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was released from a Syrian prison, where he had been held for one year and a half. AGPS has recorded |
2020-05-27 | View |
Netherlands Issues New Report about Asylum Seekers from SyriaThe Dutch Foreign Ministry issued a report comprising the inquiries and recommendations regarding asylum seekers from Syria, including Palestinian refugees. The report covers the calamitous humanitarian and human rights situation |
2020-05-27 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees Spend Eid Festival behind Syria’s Prison BarsPalestinian prisoners in Syria and their families have been deprived of the joy of Eid in the war-torn country, where thousands of civilians have been killed and thousands more have |
2020-05-26 | View |
Rights Group Warns of COVID-19 Propagation in Syrian Prisons“NoPhotoZone” organization has warned of the dangerous repercussions of COVID-19 outbreak in Syrian jails, saying it has recorded serious infringements by the terrorism court. The organization said the infringements come |
2020-05-26 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Residents Lash Out at PLO Official for Showing Off Aid DistributionPhotos circulated on Facebook have sparked rage after they showed the director of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s political department in Damascus, ambassador Anwar Abdul Hadi, posing for a photo during |
2020-05-26 | View |
312 Palestinian Refugees Gunned Down by Snipers in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 312 Palestinian refugees after they were fatally shot by snipers in the war-ravaged Syrian territories, mostly in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. As many |
2020-05-26 | View |
On Holy Eid, Palestinians in Northern Syria Enduring Squalid ConditionsAs the holy Eid AlFitr (Fast-breaking festival) has been celebrated by Muslims across the globe, Palestinian refugees in northern Syria have been deprived of the joy ordinarily sparked by such |
2020-05-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Handarat Camp Deprived of Joy of Holy EidLive photos circulated on social media show the streets of Handarat camp as being completely forsaken during the Eid days. Neither children nor women show up across residential neighborhoods. Speaking |
2020-05-25 | View |
Palestinian Children in Syria Displacement Camp Celebrate EidA performing arts troupe in Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees carried out leisure activists and artistic performances in the area in an attempt to tone down the psychologically depressing situation |
2020-05-25 | View |
Gifts Distributed to Children in Jaramana CampVolunteers from the so-called “White-blood cells” team distributed gifts and sweets for children sheltered in Jaramana camp on the occasion of Eid AlFitr. Jaramana camp is 8km from Damascus on |
2020-05-25 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Libya Facing Mysterious FateThe situation of Palestinian refugees in Libya has been characterized by uncertainty and life-threatening risks. The situation has been particularly alarming for Palestinian refugees and other migrants in Libya following |
2020-05-24 | View |
Palestinian Family Deported from Saudi Arabia at Risk of Refoulement in SwedenPalestinian refugee from Syria Nour Hamada has expressed her deep disappointment after the Swedish Migration Agency issued a decision to deport her to Saudi Arabia along with her husband Mahmoud |
2020-05-24 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Spend Holy Eid Away from Their FamiliesTens of thousands of 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 |
2020-05-24 | View |
Children in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Sustain Eye WoundsA number of children sheltered in AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees in Hums were injured in their eyes by plastic toy guns sold at local markets. An AGPS news correspondent |
2020-05-24 | View |
UNRWA Suspends Cash Grants for Palestinians from Syria in LebanonThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has abruptly suspended cash assistance for Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon due to the |
2020-05-22 | View |
Panic Flares following Gun Shooting at UNRWA Center in LebanonGunshots were heard at the UNRWA-run AlSamou’ School in Ein AlHiwleh refugee camp, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. Local sources said the gunshots were fired by unidentified parties |
2020-05-22 | View |
Palestinian Newborn in Need of Urgent Treatment in LebanonPalestinian activists have launched appeals for securing urgently-needed cash for the treatment of a Palestinian baby girl from Syria who sustained a hemorrhage shortly after her birth at Dar AlAmal |
2020-05-22 | View |
Palestinian Students from Syria Garners Outstanding Results at Alberta UniversityPalestinian refugee from Syria Rama Rashid Ziyad Taha has passed her 2nd year university examination with honors at Alberta University in Canada, where she has been studying biomedical science. In |
2020-05-22 | View |
Palestinian Red Crescent Delegation Shows Up in Palestinian Displacement Camp in Syriathe Palestinian Red Crescent Society distributed disinfectants and COVID-19 prevention brochures in Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in the first such visit by the international organization to the camp |
2020-05-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muneer Abu Naser Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Muneer Abu Naser, 26, has been enduring a mysterious fare in Syrian government prisons for the 6th consecutive year. The refugee, a resident of AlSabina camp, in Rif |
2020-05-22 | View |
AGPS Issues New Book about Yarmouk Camp TragedyAGPS has recently issued a book entitled “Yarmouk Camp: A Fourfold Tragedy”, which sheds light on the violations which the camp residents have been subjected to since March 2011 until |
2020-05-21 | View |
Families Displaced from Yarmouk Camp Face Mysterious FateProperty-theft and burglary targeting civilian homes and property have increasingly been reported in Yarmouk Camp. Stolen materials include house furniture, ware, and power wires. Flocks of vehicles laden with belongings |
2020-05-21 | View |
Civilians Appeal for Rehabilitation of Water Wells in Hama Displacement CampResidents of AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees in Hama have called on the concerned authorities to repair local water wells due to the frequent water blackouts in the area. “Most |
2020-05-21 | View |
Cash Grant of Palestinian Refugee from Syria Stolen from Lebanon BankPalestinian refugee from Syria in Lebanon Ibrahim Khaled Mahmoud said he has had his cash grant anonymously withdrawn from a bank in the Lebanese city of Sur. Ibrahim said he |
2020-05-21 | View |
Food Items Handed Over to Palestinian Refugees in SyriaAthar Foundation for Development distributed food aid to vulnerable families in Yarmouk Camp. A sterilization drive has also been carried out by the charity across a number of residential neighborhoods |
2020-05-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Jordan Push for Urgent Humanitarian AssistanceDisplaced Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan have urged the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to provide them with much-needed cash |
2020-05-20 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Students End School Year amid Traumatic War MemoriesStudents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees received their grade transcripts from their schools in AlZahira, located over 2kms away from the camp. Education chief in Yarmouk Camp, Walid AlKurdi |
2020-05-20 | View |
New Coronavirus Cases Spotted at Migrant Shelter in GermanyThe number of confirmed coronavirus cases among migrants in a center for asylum seekers in Sankt Augustin near Bonn has risen to 165. On Monday, local authorities spoke of |
2020-05-20 | View |
Refugees Deprived of Vital Items on Greek IslandsPalestinian refugees said they have failed to secure potable water and food items on Greek islands, where they have to line up in long migrant queues for hours under the |
2020-05-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Hasan Amr Secretly Held in Syrian Prison for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Hasan Kamel Amr has been enduring an unknown fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been held for seven consecutive years. Hasan was arrested by Syrian security |
2020-05-20 | View |
32 Palestinian Residents of Handarat Camp Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Gov’t Jails32 Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Handarat Camp, north of Aleppo, have been secretly incarcerated in Syrian government prisons, according to AGPS data. AGPS kept record of the names of |
2020-05-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Express Deep Anger over Mistreatment by Aid Delivery StaffPalestinian refugees and activists in Lebanon have strongly condemned the distribution mechanism of cash aid by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The refugees said they |
2020-05-19 | View |
UNRWA Pledges to Enhance Cash Aid Distribution MechanismUNRWA issued a press statement on May 18 apologizing to the refugees for the mistreatment they have faced at Bob Finance’s bank office. The Agency pledged to find practical solutions |
2020-05-19 | View |
Migration Offices Reopened in GreeceDozens of migrants and asylum-seekers in Greece have flocked to migration offices in the country after the government announced its decision to reopen offices that have been shut over the |
2020-05-19 | View |
Food Items Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Families in EfrinImaar AlSham Association distributed 100 food baskets to displaced Palestinian families in the northern Syrian region of Efrin. Some 200 Palestinian families taking refuge in Efrin have been facing squalid |
2020-05-19 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Turkey Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian AssistancePalestinian refugees from Syria in Turkey have expressed concerns over their deteriorating condition particularly in light of the new movement clampdown imposed across Turkish provinces as part of anti-coronavirus measures |
2020-05-18 | View |
Activists Warn against Underway Attempts to Turn Yarmouk Camp Property into Bargaining ChipsLawyers and activists have notified the residents of Yarmouk Camp against ongoing attempts by crooked merchants and profiteers to buy civilian property in the camp at very low prices. A |
2020-05-18 | View |
Activists Appeal for Urgent Assistance of Orphans in Palestinian Displacement CampActivists have launched calls for urgently assisting some 200 orphans sheltered in Khan Eshieh refugee camp and who have lost their parents in the warfare. Activists have lashed out at |
2020-05-18 | View |
Rights Groups Slam UNRWA Aid Distribution MechanismHuman rights groups in Lebanon have condemned UNRWA’s dragging of its feet over the calls launched by Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon for urgent cash grants. Association 302 to |
2020-05-18 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian AssistanceDisplaced Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan have urged the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to provide them with much-needed cash |
2020-05-17 | View |
Displaced Families Struggling for Survival in AlSadaka Camp in Aleppo’s Northern Outskirts35 displaced Palestinian families taking shelter in AlSadaka Camp, west of AlBal village, in Aleppo’s northern town of Suran, have sounded distress signals over the dire humanitarian conditions in the |
2020-05-17 | View |
Palestinian Families in Syria Displacement Camp Facing Dire ConditionsResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced the chronic power blackouts rocking the area, saying power has been cut across a number of residential neighborhoods for almost five hours |
2020-05-17 | View |
Syrian Health Ministry Lifts Lockdown on Palestinian Refugee CampThe Syrian Health Ministry announced on Sunday May 17 its decision to lift the lockdown measures imposed on AlSayeda Zeinab and the Palestinian refugee camp in the area. The decision |
2020-05-17 | View |
Relief Items Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonThe Committee of Displaced Palestinians in Sidon, in partnership with Silah Association, distributed new clothes to 50 orphans who were displaced from Syria to Lebanon. At the same time, Nourseen |
2020-05-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Assassinated South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Yousef Fadi AlKarkati was fatally shot by anonymous gunmen on Friday near AlSod Bridge, in Daraa province, south of Syria. Yousef is a resident of Daraa AlBalad and |
2020-05-16 | View |
AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Dire ConditionsResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been enduring squalid conditions due to high rates of unemployment. Nine years into the conflict, more than half of the |
2020-05-16 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Urge UNRWA to Transfer Their Cash AidPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon have urged UNRWA to set a new mechanism for cash aid delivery, in light of the extended lockdown measures imposed by the Lebanese |
2020-05-16 | View |
Palestinians among 25 Migrants Rescued by Turkish Coast Guard25 migrants were rescued by the Turkish coast guard off Izmir seashore after they were pushed back from Turkish waters. “On 15 May 2020 at 00.58 a.m., it |
2020-05-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Emad Sa’sa’ Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Emad Saa’saa’ has been secretly held in Syrian government jails for the 6th consecutive year. He was arrested by Syrian security forces on July 17, 2014 in AlBahsa |
2020-05-16 | View |
72 Years On…Palestinians Still Bearing Heavy Weight of NakbaOn May 15 each year, Palestinians commemorate Nakba Day to reaffirm the right of return to ancestral lands that are now part of the self-proclaimed Israeli State. Palestinians use the |
2020-05-15 | View |
Palestinians in AlMuzeireeb Town Facing Mass DisplacementScores of families have fled the southern Syrian town of Muzeireeb to Daraa and surrounding villages following reports about the Syrian government’s intent to roll into the area. Reporting from |
2020-05-15 | View |
Pro-Gov’t Forces Seize House in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesSources from Sabina camp told AGPS that members of the Arab National Party have grabbed a number of homes and commercial facilities belonging to one of the camp residents who |
2020-05-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Rami Suleiman Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Rami Suleiman, aged 46, has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for the seventh year running. Rami was kidnapped by the regime troops on July 7, 2013, at |
2020-05-15 | View |
Hygiene Kit Distributed in Yarmouk CampVolunteers from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, in partnership with the Danish Red Cross Society, handed over hygiene and sterilization items to residents of Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. Over |
2020-05-15 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Fate of Forcibly Disappeared Son in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Hamdan, born in 1996, continues to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of their son who was detained by the Syrian security |
2020-05-14 | View |
Displaced Families to Return to Yarmouk CampSyrian security forces deployed on Street 30 have allegedly started registering names of families wishing to return to Yarmouk Camp. Property ownership proofs and identity documents have been stipulated as |
2020-05-14 | View |
Norway Contributes $3 Million in Aid for Palestine RefugeesThe Norwegian Embassy in Lebanon said it will contribute $3 million in response to the flash appeal launched by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) |
2020-05-14 | View |
Residents of Greek Migrant Camp Grappling with Poor HygienePalestinian and Syrian refugees seeking shelter in Ritsona camp, located on the Greek mainland, roughly 75 kilometers northeast of Athens and housing about 3,000 migrants, denounced the poor hygiene |
2020-05-14 | View |
Situation of Holders of Temporary Visas in Sweden Exacerbated by CoronavirusHolders of temporary visas in Sweden expressed concerns over their fate amid the lockdown measures imposed across the country to fight coronavirus. Palestinian refugees in Sweden told AGPS that they |
2020-05-14 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Denounce Steep Burial Prices in Yarmouk CampBurying their deceased beloved ones has become a nightmarish quest for Palestinians taking refuge in and around Yarmouk Camp. The refugees find it too difficult to secure a burial spot |
2020-05-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon Urge UNRWA to Transfer Cash GrantsPalestinian refugees in Lebanon have raised concerns over their exacerbated humanitarian situation at a time when the Lebanese government has imposed a four-day extended lockdown starting May 13 as part |
2020-05-13 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp Killed in SyriaPalestinian refugee Jamil Melheis was killed in violent shootouts with Syrian opposition forces in AlGhab area, in Hama’s northern outskirts. The victim is a resident of AlNeirab Camp and a |
2020-05-13 | View |
Donors Secure Treatment Fees for Palestinian Child in LebanonActivists said benevolent donors have contributed sums of money for the treatment of a Palestinian child from Syria living in Ein AlHilweh camp, south of Lebanon, and whose foot has |
2020-05-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Property-Theft in SyriaProperty-theft and house burglary have been increasingly reported at Palestinian refugee camps in Syria. Activists told AGPS that pro-government gunmen in Syria have been raking through Palestinian displacement camps and |
2020-05-12 | View |
Situation of Palestinians of Syria Exacerbated by Coronavirus in JordanPalestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan have expressed concerns over their deteriorating condition particularly in light of the new movement clampdown imposed across Jordanian cities as part of anti-coronavirus measures |
2020-05-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Faysel Younes Hila’i Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Faysal Younes Hila’i continues to appeal for information over the fate of their relative who has been forcibly disappeared in Syria for the 7 th |
2020-05-12 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Lockdown Extended at Greece’s Migrant CampsGreece will extend to May 21 a coronavirus lockdown imposed since March on camps for migrants and refugees, authorities have said. "The coronavirus measures of confinement for those living in |
2020-05-12 | View |
Relief Items Distributed in Displacement Camps North of SyriaKhayra Ummah Association and the Palestinians of Syria Association for Relief and Development distributed on May 12 food and non-food items in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, in northern |
2020-05-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed by Shrapnel in AleppoPalestinian minor Idris Khaled Idris, aged 13, was accidentally killed as he played with his friend’s gun in AlFurqan, in Aleppo. Idris is a resident of Aleppo’s AlNeirab refugee camp |
2020-05-11 | View |
UNRWA Launches New Coronavirus US$ 93.4 Million Emergency Appeal for Palestine RefugeesThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is urgently seeking US$ 93.4 million for its response to COVID-19 in the areas of health |
2020-05-11 | View |
Number of Displaced Palestinian Children Taking Up Smoking in Syria Goes UpScores of Palestinian children have been spotted taking up cigarettes and hookah in AlSabina camp, in Rif Dimashq, as a means to escape the scenes of violence, bloodshed, and dislocation |
2020-05-11 | View |
Civilian Homes South of Damascus Damaged by Stagnant WaterPalestinian activists and residents of AlThawrah neighborhood, in AlHajar AlAswad, south of Damascus, said civilian homes have been severely damaged by the stagnant water sitting in place for weeks. |
2020-05-11 | View |
Palestinian Woman Fatally Shot by Her Husband in SyriaA Palestinian refugee, born in 1974, opened gunfire at his Palestinian wife, born in 1994, at their house near Damascus International Airport. Local sources attributed the crime to marital problems |
2020-05-11 | View |
Humanitarian Situation in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Exacerbated by Anti-Coronavirus LockdownThe lockdown measures imposed as part of the anti-coronavirus battle has made the situation in AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees far worse. The residents said trucks bringing vegetables and |
2020-05-10 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Denounce UNRWA ApathyThe Follow-Up Committee of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Gaza said a UNRWA representative in Gaza told them, following a meeting in the enclave, that the Agency has not taken |
2020-05-10 | View |
UNRWA to Hand Over Aid to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA said cash grants will be distributed as of May 14, 2020 to registered Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Palestinian refugees from Syria will receive cash grants for the months of |
2020-05-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Gilin Town Raise Concerns over Mass DisplacementSome 150 Palestinian families taking refuge in Gilin town, in Daraa’s western outskirts, continue to sound distress signals over the unbearable situation they have been enduring in the area, raising |
2020-05-10 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian AssistanceEducation chief in Yarmouk Camp, Walid AlKurdi, and Palestinian activists have launched calls for assisting vulnerable families taking shelter in the area. In a Facebook statement, AlKurdi said families displaced |
2020-05-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in AlRashidiya Camp Denounce Uncontrolled Weapon PossessionDozens of displaced Palestinian families sheltered in AlRashidiya camp, in the southern Lebanese city of Sur, have launched cries for help over the security mayhem rocking the area due to |
2020-05-10 | View |
Greece Pushes Back Migrant Boats to TurkeyThe Greek authorities have intercepted migrant boats at sea and pushed them back to Turkey. Human rights activists said several migrants sailing from Aegean coast have been forced back to |
2020-05-10 | View |
Palestinian Writer Ali AlShehabi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 8th YearPalestinian writer Ali Sa’id Shehabi has been secretly held in Syria government jails for the eighth year running. Shehabi, an English instructor at a UNRWA school, was kidnapped on December |
2020-05-08 | View |
UNRWA Inaugurates Quarantine Facility in LebanonUNRWA, in partnership with Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has opened an isolation center for covid-19 patients in Siblin Training Center, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. The center has |
2020-05-08 | View |
7 Years On, Tragic Traces of AlJa’ouna Massacre Still Present in Yarmouk CampSeven 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 |
2020-05-08 | View |
Pro-Govt Squad in Syria Purchases Houses in Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesLiwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian regime, has reportedly been buying civilian homes and property in Ein Tel (Handarat) refugee camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, at low prices |
2020-05-08 | View |
Mosques Reopened in AlSabina Refugee CampMosques in AlSabina camp for Palestinian refugees have started unlocking their doors before worshipers, after staff and volunteers have been spotted disinfecting mosque furniture. The move comes following a decision |
2020-05-07 | View |
Tension Flares in AlMuzeireebUnknown gunmen killed nine Syrian policemen on Monday in a AlMuzeireeb village, state media and an opposition war monitor said. The attack occurred in the province of Daraa where Syria’s |
2020-05-07 | View |
UNRWA to Meet with Follow Up Committee of Displaced PalestiniansThe Follow-Up Committee of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Gaza said UNRWA has requested to convene a meeting with the committee representatives on Thursday, May 7, after the committee refused |
2020-05-07 | View |
Residents of Palestinian Displacement Camp in Syria Summoned to QuestioningA number of civilians taking shelter in AlNeirab refugee camp were summoned for interrogation over recent Facebook posts. A resident who was summoned for interrogation told an AGPS reporter that |
2020-05-07 | View |
Almost 400 migrants moved from Lesbos to Greek mainlandThe Greek government began moving 395 of the most vulnerable migrants from the overcrowded Moria refugee camp on Lesbos to secure accommodation on the mainland. The migrants were transferred by |
2020-05-06 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Response by UNRWA Ongoing in Baalbek Refugee CampUNRWA said it has been following up the health condition of coronavirus-stricken refugees in AlJalil camp, in the Lebanese city of Baalek. Six coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the |
2020-05-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in LebanonPalestinian refugees from Syria gathered on Tuesday outside of the offices of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Lebanese cities of Sidon and Bar |
2020-05-06 | View |
With Advent of Holy Ramadan Palestinian Refugees from Syria Continue to Suffer Abject PovertyThis year's Holy Ramadan month has been tough for Palestinian refugees inside and outside the Syrian territories (PRS), as the coronavirus outbreak means that many PRS have not been |
2020-05-06 | View |
Displaced Migrants Appeal for Decent Housing following Wildfire in Greek CampMigrants taking shelter in Vathy camp, set up on the Greek island of Samos, have urged the local authorities and international humanitarian organizations to provide them with safe shelters after |
2020-05-05 | View |
UNRWA Shocked at Shrapnel Incident Causing Damage to School Building in SyriaThe UN Palestinian Refugee Agency (UNRWA) denounced the acute damage wrought on its school in Hums city. A statement by Amanya Michael-Ebye, Director of UNRWA Affairs, Syrian Arab Republic, said |
2020-05-05 | View |
Palestinians in AlBal Camp Deprived of Humanitarian AssistanceDisplaced Palestinian families taking refuge in ramshackle and poorly-equipped tents set up in AlBal Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo’s northern outskirts, north of Syria, continue to launch cries for |
2020-05-05 | View |
Palestinians of Yarmouk Camp Launch Cry for HelpHuman rights activists have appealed to the Palestinian and international NGOs to provide humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian families who remained in Yarmouk refugee camp. The activists stressed the need |
2020-05-05 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Face Dire Conditions upon Return to Besieged Gaza StripSome 150 Palestinian refugee families from Syria who returned to the blockaded Gaza Strip have been facing an abject humanitarian situation in the Israeli-blockaded enclave. The refugees say they have |
2020-05-04 | View |
Cash-Stripped Palestinian Families Struggling for Survival South of SyriaDisplaced Palestinian families taking shelter in Daraa camp, south of Syria, continue to denounce the price hike and dire socio-economic conditions in the area. Over recent months, families taking refuge |
2020-05-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child in Lebanon in Need of Urgent TreatmentThe family of a displaced Palestinian girl from Syria in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region continues to appeal to the national and international humanitarian institutions to help them secure sums of money |
2020-05-04 | View |
18 Palestinian Journalists Killed in War-Torn SyriaStatistics released by AGPS on the World Press Freedom Day have recorded the death of 18 Palestinian journalists since the outburst of deadly hostilities in March 2011, among whom academics |
2020-05-04 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Drive Held in AlAyedeen CampParamedics from UNRWA clinic in AlAyedeen displacement camp, in Hums, have paid filed visits to elderly people, persons with disabilities, and patients with chronic diseases to carry out routine medical |
2020-05-03 | View |
Eye-Witnesses Raise Concerns over Movement Crackdown by Syrian Gov’t in Yarmouk CampThe Syrian government forces have started the construction of a large gate and a metal canopy at the main entrance to Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees. Eye-witnesses said the move |
2020-05-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released after 20 Months in Syrian JailPalestinian refugee Hamza Mohamed AlMesri, a resident of Daraa displacement camp, south of Syria, was released from a Syrian government prison. Hamza was arrested in August 2018. He broke away |
2020-05-03 | View |
620 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonsAGPS has documented the death of 620 Palestinian refugees in Syria’s state run penal complexes since the outbreak of the conflict in 2011. AGPS estimates the real number to be |
2020-05-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Abu Shanar Secretly Held in Syrian State Prison for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Hasan Abu Shanar has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons since October 27, 2012. One month after his detention, his family appealed to the |
2020-05-02 | View |
UNRWA to Transfer Cash Grants to Palestinian Refugees in LebanonDirector of UNRWA operations in Lebanon, Claudio Cordone, said the Agency will deliver cash aid to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, adding that the allotted sum will be announced sometime next |
2020-05-02 | View |
Palestinian Families Displaced from Yarmouk Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian AidPalestinian refugees seeking shelter in Jdeidat Artouz town, in Rif Dimashq’s western outskirts, after they were displaced from Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, said they have not received humanitarian aid |
2020-05-02 | View |
Missile Hits School in Palestinian Displacement Camp in SyriaA missile has rocked AlShajara School, in AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees in Hums after a munitions store went off in the area, resulting in heavy material damage and a |
2020-05-02 | View |
Relief Campaign Kick-Started by Volunteers in Khan Dannun Displacement CampA relief campaign was launched by activists and volunteers in Khan Dannun refugee camp to assist vulnerable families whose situation has been exacerbated by the lockdown measures imposed across the |
2020-05-01 | View |
UNRWA to Transfer Cash Aid for Palestinian Refugees in LebanonUnofficial sources said the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) will transfer cash aid for Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon on |
2020-05-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Fayad AlShehabi Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Gov’t PrisonsPalestinian refugee Fayad Abdul Karim Shehabi has been secretly locked up in Syria’s state prisons since November 2013. An ex-prisoner said he had met Fayad, a resident of Yarmouk Camp |
2020-05-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian JailPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Ahmad Hasan was released from the state-run Adra penal complex, where he had been held for nearly one year and a half. Mahmoud is a resident of |
2020-05-01 | View |
7 Years since 36 Palestinians Were Killed by Chemical Weapons in SyriaOn 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 |
2020-05-01 | View |
Aid Items Distributed in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief delivered food items to Palestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps across the Syrian territories. Vulnerable refugees and cash-stripped families from Damascus, Rif Dimashq, AlAyedeen |
2020-04-30 | View |
Disinfection Drive Held in Jaramana Refugee CampThe Palestinian Youth Movement embarked on a campaign to sterilize residential alleyways in Jaramana camp in an attempt to help civilians fight the novel coronavirus COVID-19. No coronavirus cases have |
2020-04-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Latakia Displacement Camp Denounce Discriminatory Aid DistributionPalestinian refugees displaced from Aleppo’s Handrat displacement camp to Latakia city said they have not received relief aid distributed as part of a humanitarian campaign launched by the Charitable Association |
2020-04-30 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Arrested North of SyriaTurkish police arrested two Palestinian refugees—Ahmad Ibrahim Kharmendi, 39, and Zakaria Yahya Dirawi, 33—as they attempted to cross northern Syrian borders near Gindires area, in Aleppo province. Both arrestees were |
2020-04-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Need of Urgent Kidney TransplantationThe family of Palestinian refugee Fadi Kasem Khalil, nicknamed Azzou, and activists from Khan Eshieh refugee camp have appealed to the concerned humanitarian organizations to seek a kidney donor to |
2020-04-30 | View |
With Advent of Holy Ramadan Palestinian Refugees from Syria Continue to Suffer Abject PovertyThis year's Holy Ramadan month has been tougher for Palestinian refugees inside and outside the Syrian territories (PRS), as the coronavirus outbreak means that many PRS have not been |
2020-04-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Go Homeless after Fire Rocks Greek Migrant CampAt least 200 migrants and refugees have been left homeless after a fire tore through a camp on the Greek island of Samos, according to a migration ministry official. "Around |
2020-04-29 | View |
2 Members of Palestinian Group in Syria Executed by ISISTwo members of Liwaa AlQuds brigade, allegedly affiliated with the Syrian regime, were fatally gunned down by ISIS militias, a few days after they had been kidnapped. The Syrian Observatory |
2020-04-29 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Turkey Exacerbated by Coronavirus PandemicPalestinian refugees from Syria in Turkey have expressed concerns over their deteriorating condition particularly in light of the new movement clampdown imposed across Turkish provinces as part of anti-coronavirus measures |
2020-04-29 | View |
Yarmouk Residents Appeal for Removal of Dead BodiesActivists and civilians in Yarmouk Camp called on the concerned authorities and humanitarian organizations to urgently step in so as to remove the bodies of five residents who have remained |
2020-04-29 | View |
Hundreds Homeless as Fire Tears through Migrant Camp on Greek IslandAt least 200 migrants and refugees have been left homeless after a fire tore through a camp on the Greek island of Samos, according to a migration ministry official. "Around |
2020-04-28 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Infected With Coronavirus in TurkeyPalestinian doctor Muhannad AlKhatib who was displaced from Syria’s Aleppo city to Turkey said he had contracted coronavirus during his work at the COVID-19 unit at Mersin University Hospital. AlKhatib |
2020-04-28 | View |
Activists Slam UNRWA over Unequipped Quarantine Room for Palestinian RefugeesA photo circulated on social media networks has sparked outrage after it revealed the unequipped quarantine room in which a coronavirus-stricken Palestinian family from Syria has been confined in AlJaleel |
2020-04-28 | View |
AGPS Calls on Palestinian Families to Report Cases of Enforced Disappearance, Torture in SyriaAGPS calls on Palestinian families to register the names of their relatives who have been detained, missing, or killed in war-torn Syria on the group’s official website. Families wishing to |
2020-04-28 | View |
Palestinian Artist AlHakam AlNu’eimi Pronounced Dead in FrancePalestinian artist AlHakam Abdul Aziz AlNueimi died at hospital in Strasburg following a struggle with a fatal disease. AlHakam, a painter, a poet, a designer, and a journalist, was born |
2020-04-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Naser Seksek Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2012Palestinian refugee Naser Seksek has been secretly held in Syrian government jails since August 28, 2012. He was kidnapped from his home by Syrian security officers who heavily beat him |
2020-04-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families to Go Homeless in LebanonA number of PRS families in Lebanon said they risk to go homeless after they failed to pay house rents for months. In appeals emailed to AGPS, the families said |
2020-04-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Bread Crisis in SyriaPalestinian refugees taking shelter in southern Syria continue to rail against the acute death in bread and the swift hike in the prices of vital food and non-food items Over |
2020-04-27 | View |
AGPS Pushes for Urgent Measures to Curtail Growing Poverty among Palestinians of SyriaAGPS has called on UNRWA, the Palestinian Authority, and all other concerned bodies to immediately intervene in order to enhance the alarming humanitarian situation of the cash-stripped Palestinian refugees in |
2020-04-27 | View |
Aid Items Handed Over to Displaced Families in Yarmouk CampThe popular committee in Yarmouk Camp handed over food baskets to families with special needs. Sometime earlier, the committee distributed disinfectants and detergents to residents of the Uruba neighborhood in |
2020-04-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Nidham AlDeen Abu Khamis Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian refugee Nidham AlDeen Husain Abu Khamis, born in 1960, has been secretly locked up in a Syrian government jail for the 6th consecutive year. The refugee was kidnapped at |
2020-04-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Succumbs to COVID-19 in SwedenPalestinian refugee from Syria Ibrahim AlKhatib was pronounced dead on April 21 as a result of coronavirus. Ibrahim, a former resident of Latakia city, fled to Sweden some three years |
2020-04-26 | View |
With Advent of Holy Ramadan Palestinian Refugees from Syria Continue to Suffer Abject PovertyThis year's Holy Ramadan month has been tougher for Palestinian refugees inside and outside the Syrian territories (PRS), as the coronavirus outbreak means that many PRS have not been |
2020-04-26 | View |
Disinfectants Distributed to People with Special Needs in Palestinian Refugee CampMusawat Foundation for the Empowerment of People with Special needs in Syria distributed, in cooperation with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees and UNRWA’s Social Development Center in AlSabina |
2020-04-25 | View |
UNRWA Delays Cash Aid Transfer for Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA in Lebanon said monthly cash grants for Palestinians from Syria will be delayed. A couple of days earlier, UNRWA said it delayed delivery of cash aid because it has |
2020-04-25 | View |
4 New Coronavirus Cases Recorded among Palestinians of Syria in LebanonFour residents of a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing total cases in the area to five. Authorities closed all entrances to AlJalil Palestinian |
2020-04-25 | View |
AGPS Issues Copyright StatementPRC has issued a copyright formal notice stressing its full ownership of its published material, including daily reports, semi annual reports, research papers, news features, and statistics-based studies. AGPS has |
2020-04-25 | View |
Aid Materials Collected for Inhabitants of Houses Destroyed by Fire in AlNeirab CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent organization in partnership with the Syria Red Crescent have garnered aid items to equip five houses that sustained material damage in AlNeirab Palestinian refugee camp in |
2020-04-24 | View |
UNRWA Discusses Situation of Palestinians of Syria in GazaThe Follow-Up Committee of Palestinian Refugees from Syria (PRS) in Gaza said UNRWA has held two meetings with representatives of PRS in Gaza following a vigil held on April 20 |
2020-04-24 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Urge UNRWA to Deliver Cash AidPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon have called on the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to transfer their much-needed cash grants |
2020-04-24 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Turkey Sound Distress SignalsPalestinian activists in Turkey have launched calls for urgently assisting Palestinian refugees taking shelter in the country, where they continue to face a deteriorating humanitarian situation in light of the |
2020-04-24 | View |
Relief Campaign Concluded in Northern Syria Displacement CampsThe Ihsan charity has wrapped up a relief campaign in displacement camps set up north of Syria. As part of the humanitarian initiative, food and non-food items were distributed to |
2020-04-23 | View |
Peaceful Vigil Held in Greece Migrant Camp over Dire ConditionsA non-violent vigil has been staged by dozens of asylum-seekers taking shelter in Moria camp, built on Lesvos Island. The protest moves comes a week after a boy was killed |
2020-04-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Contracts COVID-19Palestinian refugee Adnan Khalifa tested positive for the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The refugee reportedly caught the virus during his work at a healthcare center south of the Netherlands. So far |
2020-04-23 | View |
Poor Palestinian Refugee Trapped at Lebanese HospitalA Palestinian refugee from Syria has been held at a hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon after he failed to secure treatment charges. An AGPS news correspondent said |
2020-04-23 | View |
Anti-Coronovirus Initiatives Held in Khan Eshieh Refugee CampMedics at UNRWA’s clinic in Khan Eshieh camp paid field visits on April 20 to elderly people with chronic diseases and carried out routine at-home check-ups. Medics also handed them |
2020-04-22 | View |
Palestinians in Lebanon Refugee Camps Denounce Absence of Humanitarian AssistanceSome 240 Palestinian families taking refuge in Wavel camp, in Lebanon’s AlBeqaa region, and Mieh wa Mieh camp, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, said their humanitarian situation has |
2020-04-22 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Call for Safe Return to Yarmouk CampPalestinian families continue to call on the concerned authorities to allow them a safe return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, and to press ahead with reconstruction projects |
2020-04-22 | View |
UNRWA Pledges Reimbursement of Day LaborersThe new Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said the Agency has decided to pay the salaries of its |
2020-04-22 | View |
Food Items Delivered to Displaced Palestinian Families North of SyriaThe Ihsan Charity handed over food baskets to a number of displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in and around the northern Syrian region of Atameh. Over recent weeks, AGPS has |
2020-04-21 | View |
Disinfectants Distributed to Palestinian Refugees in SyriaDetergents and disinfectants were handed over by members of Fatah Movement to AlWafideen refugee community, in Rif Dimashq. The move makes part of ongoing efforts to help Palestinian refugee community |
2020-04-21 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Uncleared Trash MoundsResidents 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, resulting in |
2020-04-21 | View |
Refugee Commission Urges UNRWA to Transfer Aids for Palestine Refugees in USDCommission 302 to Defend Refugee Rights has called upon the European Union (EU) mission in Lebanon, headed by Ralph Tarraf, to urge the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine |
2020-04-21 | View |
Violent Clashes Erupt on Greek Migrant CampA fire has torn through one of Greece's largest refugee camps on Chios island, causing widespread damage and rendering up to hundreds of people homeless. The blaze started following |
2020-04-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Protest UNRWA ApathyPalestinian activists in the besieged Gaza Strip said a vigil is slated to be maintained outside of the office of the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to push for |
2020-04-20 | View |
2 More COVID-19 Infections Reported among Palestinian Refugees from Syria in SwedenTwo more Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) have been infected with COVID-19 in Sweden, according to Sunday reports. An AGPS news correspondent said another two PRS, identified as a man |
2020-04-20 | View |
Palestinian Infant in Lebanon in Need of Urgent TreatmentThe family of Palestinian newborn from Syria Yousef AlShehab has launched calls for securing urgently-needed surgery fees at Labib Hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. The family said |
2020-04-20 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Subjected to Precarious Humanitarian SituationPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria (PRS) have been subjected to a fragile legal status in Egypt, where they are treated as foreigners rather than asylum-seekers fleeing war-stricken zones. PRS |
2020-04-20 | View |
Aid Items Delivered to Palestinian Refugees in TurkeyThe Association of Palestine Students in Turkey delivered cash and in-kind aid to 500 Palestinian students in Turkey. The donated sum exceeds 56,000 Turkish liras. It was mainly spent |
2020-04-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Urge UN Relief Agency to Transfer Cash Aid in US DollarsPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon have called on the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to pay their monthly aid in |
2020-04-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees among Patients Transferred to Damascus HospitalsThe Palestinian Civil Commission said that, in cooperation with the Syrian Red Crescent Organization, it has transferred a number of patients from Yalda town, south of Damascus, to Damascus hospitals |
2020-04-19 | View |
Coronavirus Exacerbates Situation of Palestinians of SyriaUnemployment rates among the Palestinian refugees who have remained in Syria have soared, amid a rise in coronavirus infections in the MENA region. Hundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) |
2020-04-19 | View |
Residents of Southern Damascus Neighborhood Appeal for Return to Their HomesPalestinian families displaced from AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, south of Damascus, continue to call on the concerned authorities to allow them a safe return to their homes and to press ahead |
2020-04-18 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Woman Goes Missing in AthensPalestinian refugee from Syria Lutfiya Mahmoud, a former resident of Yarmouk refugee camp, in Damascus, has gone missing for the seventh day in Athens. The refugee, aged 72, disappeared on |
2020-04-18 | View |
On Palestinian Prisoner’s Day…AGPS Urges Syrian Regime to Disclose Fates of over 1,700 Palestinians Forcibly Disappeared in JailAGPS has documented the secret detention of 1,794 Palestinian refugees, including women and minors, in Syrian government lock-ups. AGPS estimates the real number to be far higher due to |
2020-04-18 | View |
Food Items Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Families from Syria in TurkeyKhayra Ummah Organization distributed 120 food baskets to displaced and vulnerable Palestinian refugee families seeking shelter south of Turkey. The move comes as part of underway initiatives to assuage the |
2020-04-18 | View |
Food Items Distributed to Palestinian Refugees from Syria in TurkeyKhayra Ummah Organization handed over 500 food baskets to vulnerable Palestinian families from Syria in Istanbul. Director of Khayra Ummah charity, Abdul Jabar Shalabi, said the move makes part of |
2020-04-17 | View |
Palestinian Red Crescent Transfers Humanitarian Aid to Families Affected by Fire in AlNeirab CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent Society embarked on a humanitarian initiative on Wednesday 16 April in an attempt to assist families whose home were damaged by the fire that broke out |
2020-04-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Mohamed Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jail for 7th YearThe family of Palestinian refugee Mohamd Mahmoud Mohamed, born in 1986, continues to appeal for information over the fate of their forcibly disappeared relative, who has been locked up in |
2020-04-17 | View |
Pro-Govt Palestinian Group in Syria Decreases Salaries for ConscriptsThe Iran-backed Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian government, has reduced the wages of its staff members due to the financial difficulties faced by the group. Salaries have |
2020-04-17 | View |
Exorbitant Fines Slapped against Palestinian Refugees in GreecePalestinian refugees in Greece have been subjected to exorbitant fines, at a time when scores of stranded migrants have been struggling for survival in the coronavirus-stricken country, an AGPS correspondent |
2020-04-17 | View |
Greece Transfers 1,000 Migrants to HotelsOn Tuesday, April 14, Ylva Johansson, the EU commissioner for home affairs, announced that around 1,000 vulnerable migrants currently living in camps on the Greek islands would be transferred |
2020-04-16 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Call for Urgent Action by UNRWAPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to Egypt have called on UNRWA to take up its responsibilities and hand them over relief and cash aids, amid the economic hardship inflicted |
2020-04-16 | View |
Disinfectants Distributed in AlSayeda Zeinab CampDetergents and disinfectants were distributed by Fatah Movement in AlSayeda Zeinab camp, in Rif Dimashq, to help the residents fight the coronavirus pandemic. Over the past five weeks, sterilization drives |
2020-04-16 | View |
Civilian Assassinated in Daraa CampA dead body was found in Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. An AGPS reported said Ibrahim Abd AlAziz Emara was fatally gunned down by anonymous assailants near |
2020-04-16 | View |
5 Homes in AlNeirab Camp Damaged by FireA fire broke out in AlNeirab camp for Palestine refugees in Aleppo overnight on Monday, resulting in heavy material damage. An AGPS reporter said five civilian homes sustained serious damage |
2020-04-16 | View |
Food Parcels Distributed to Displaced Families North of SyriaMelhem charity handed over on Tuesday food items to Palestinian and Syrian families taking shelter in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya displacement camps, in the northern Syrian province of Idlib. Hundreds |
2020-04-15 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Emergency Plan Set by Palestinian Red CrescentThe Palestinian Red Crescent Organization in Syria has developed an emergency plan in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Medical inquires will be received by the organization via an ad hoc |
2020-04-15 | View |
Palestinian Families in Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp Denounce Water DearthResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have set off alarm bells over the acute water crisis which has been ongoing for years across a number |
2020-04-15 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Grappling with Dire ConditionsPalestinians taking refuge in AlSabina camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been unable to fetch much-needed food and non-food items after severe movement restrictions have been slapped in the |
2020-04-15 | View |
30 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead since Start of 2020AGPS has recorded the death of 30 Palestinian refugees from Syria since the start of 2020 until mid-April due to war-related incidents. The list includes 11 Palestinians who were fatally |
2020-04-15 | View |
Palestinian Student Maher AlAyesh Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian university student Maher Abdul Hamid AlAyesh has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syria government jails after he was kidnapped by Syrian security forces on June 10, 2012 from |
2020-04-14 | View |
UNRWA Pays Visits to Elderly People in AlNeirab CampMedics at a UNRWA clinic in AlNeirab refugee camp paid field visits on Monday to elderly people with chronic diseases and supplied those diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension with medicines |
2020-04-14 | View |
Initiative Launched to Pay Rental Fees for Vulnerable Families in Jaramana CampActivists from Jaramana refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, have embarked on a campaign to pay home rents for the poorest families in the area, amid the economic hardship inflicted by |
2020-04-14 | View |
Palestinians in Hums Displacement Camp Facing Abject Humanitarian ConditionSome 13,000 Palestinian refugees taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hums have been facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation as a result of the price leap, sharp shortage in fuel |
2020-04-14 | View |
Activists Lash Out at PLO over Lack of Sympathy regarding Palestinians of SyriaActivists in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, have leveled heavy criticism at the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) over its apathy regarding the situation of Palestinian refugees in Syria |
2020-04-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Urgent Treatment in LebanonPalestinian activists have called on charities and philanthropic persons to help a Palestinian refugee from Syria carry out an urgent right leg surgery in Lebanon. The activists said cash contributions |
2020-04-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Substandard Coronavirus Measures by UNRWAPalestinian refugees in Syria have lashed out at UNRWA over its unresponsiveness regarding their calls for urgent anti-coronavirus drives. The refugees said the sterilization campaigns and precautionary measures carried out |
2020-04-13 | View |
7 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Contract COVID-19 AbroadAn AGPS reporter said seven Palestinian refugees from Syria have been infected with COVID-19, including six members of the same family who are being treated in Sweden. The other Palestinian |
2020-04-13 | View |
AGPS Calls for Urgent Anti-Coronavirus Action to Protect Palestinian Refugees in SyriaAGPS has urged the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) along with the Syrian Health Ministry to provide |
2020-04-13 | View |
Humanitarian Aid Items Distributed to Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon’s Displacement CampsPalestinian resistance movement Hamas has handed over 300 food baskets to poor and vulnerable Palestinian families displaced from Syria to Ein AlHilweh camp, south of Lebanon. Activists also distributed 120 |
2020-04-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Diab Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Shahda Diab, born in 1986, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons for the fifth consecutive year. Mohamed’s family continues to appeal for information |
2020-04-12 | View |
Palestinian Child in Need of Urgent Treatment in LebanonThe family of a displaced Palestinian girl from Syria in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region has appealed to the national and international humanitarian institutions to help them secure sums of money needed |
2020-04-12 | View |
Property-Theft Ongoing in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesActivists have warned that civilian property has been subjected to theft and homes to burglary in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. “Coronavirus has put the entire world out |
2020-04-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Fatally Shot South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohamed Basem AlMutleq was assassinated by anonymous gunmen outside of his home in AlMuzeireeb town, in Daraa’s western outskirts, south of Syria. Reporting from southern Damascus, an AGPS |
2020-04-12 | View |
4 Members of Palestinian Family Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian JailsFour members of the Palestinian Daoud family have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian state-run prisons for over seven years. The four family members are: Nour Ahmad Daoud, born in |
2020-04-11 | View |
196 Migrants on Hunger Strike in Greek Camp196 migrants stranded in Moria camp in Greece have gone on a hunger strike to protest abject conditions in the migrant facility and push for their transfer to a safer |
2020-04-11 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Measures Taken by Red Crescent to Protect Palestinian Refugees in SyriaDirector of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Syria, Atef Ibrahim, said the organization has opted for emergency measures in order to help Palestinian refugees across Syria fight coronavirus. Speaking |
2020-04-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees to Go Homeless in Khan Dannun due to Steep Rental FeesResidents of Khan Dannun refugee camp have denounced the soaring rental prices, saying scores of families risk to go homeless after they failed to pay houseowners. The outbreak of the |
2020-04-11 | View |
10 Palestinians Killed in War-Torn Syria in March 2020AGPS has recorded the death of 10 Palestinian refugees in March 2020 due to war-related incidents in the Arab Syrian Republic. The list includes six Palestinian refugees who were fatally |
2020-04-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Rashid Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ibrahim Rashid has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since 2014. Mohamed was arrested on January 05, 2014 in Ali AlWahsh Street in Hjeira town, south |
2020-04-10 | View |
Limited Water Supplies Pumped Into Handarat CampWater has been pumped into a number of residential neighborhoods in Handarat displacement camp, in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. An AGPS reported said maintenance works have been ongoing |
2020-04-10 | View |
Residents of Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp Slam Indifference by Local AuthoritiesResidents of Khan Eshieh refugee camp have denounced the apathy shown by the local municipality regarding their appeals to clear the trash piles accumulated near residential neighborhoods located west of |
2020-04-10 | View |
Situation of Palestinians in Hama Refugee Camp Exacerbated by COVID-19 OutbreakPalestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hama have been facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation as a result of the price leap, absence of stable financial resources, the sharp shortage |
2020-04-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Community from Syria Sounds Distress SignalsThe Follow-Up Committee of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon’s central and western AlBekaa region, have urged the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the Palestinian factions |
2020-04-10 | View |
UNHCR Urges European Countries to Rescue MigrantsThe UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has urged EU Member-States to increase efforts in order to prevent migrant drownings off the Mediterranean coast. UNHCR representative in Germany Franck Ramsus |
2020-04-09 | View |
UN Palestine Refugee Agency Reiterates Appeal for Urgent Donations amid COVID-19 OutbreakThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said it is facing a critical financial situation amid the outbreak of COVID-19, despite the low number of infected |
2020-04-09 | View |
Relief Campaign to Assist Palestinians of Syria Kick-StartedPalToday TV Channel, in cooperation with the Charity Commission for Relief of Palestinian People, embarked on “Be Compassionate” campaign to assist Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria in light of the |
2020-04-09 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Denounce Water, Bread DearthResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, have been struggling with an acute shortage in bread and fuel. A water crisis has made the situation more calamitous. In |
2020-04-09 | View |
Food Boxes Distributed to Palestinian Families from Syria in LebanonAlSaraa Association, in cooperation with AlAqsa Companions Association, distributed food items to a number of displaced Palestinian families from Syria in Lebanon. A campaigner said 100 Syrian and Palestinian families |
2020-04-08 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Mohamed and Samir Sheteiwi Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian JailsPalestinian refugees Mohamed and Samir Ibrahim Abu Shteiwi have been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since 2013. The family told AGPS that Mohamed, born in 1957, was arrested on |
2020-04-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria to Receive Cash Aid by UN Relief AgencyDirector of UNRWA Operations in Syria Amanya Michael-Ebye told the political department chief of the Palestine Liberation Organization Anwar Abdul Hadi in a Skype call that the Agency has almost |
2020-04-08 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Measures Taken in Khan Eshieh Refugee CampA set of precautionary measures have seen the day at UNRWA clinic in Khan Eshieh refugee camp to prevent COVID-19 contaminations. UNRWA said in a statement that contacts have been |
2020-04-08 | View |
Health Situation in Daraa Exacerbated by Coronavirus PandemicResidents 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 |
2020-04-08 | View |
Sick Palestinian Refugee in Need of Urgent TreatmentActivists have called on the international humanitarian institutions, the Palestinian Liberation Organization, and all concerned human rights bodies to urgently work on saving the life of a displaced Palestinian woman |
2020-04-08 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Refugee Camp Rail Against Poor-Quality BreadResidents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, spoke out against the insufficient quantities and poor-quality of bread sold in the area. They further lashed out at the |
2020-04-07 | View |
Students at Syria’s Khan Eshieh Displacement Camp Denounce Unsatisfactory E-LearningA number of Palestinian refugees in Khan Eshieh refugee camp complained about the unproductive courses taught online after classes have been suspended over coronavirus outbreak. A former teacher in the |
2020-04-07 | View |
Number of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon Goes DownAvailable statistics by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) indicates that the number of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) taking shelter |
2020-04-07 | View |
Greece Halts Freeze on Asylum-Seeking ApplicationsThe Greek government has lifted a controversial suspension of asylum applications imposed in response to an influx of refugees crossing the border from Turkey. However, all asylum services will remain |
2020-04-06 | View |
Palestinian Women, Her Baby Girl Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jail for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Taghrid Eissat and her infant Hadil AlGhayathi have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government prisons, where they have been held since 2013. The mother and her daughter |
2020-04-06 | View |
Sterilization Campaigns Carried Out in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in cooperation with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR), embarked on a campaign to disinfect Palestinian refugee |
2020-04-06 | View |
AGPS: 252 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaA newly-released report by AGPS has kept record of the death of 252 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria since the outburst of the bloody conflict in 2011 until February |
2020-04-06 | View |
Sweden Suspends Migrant Deportation Flights over Coronavirus OutbreakThe Swedish migration authorities have announced their intent to suspend deportation flights from the country due to coronavirus outbreak. In line with the new decision, Swedish police have started releasing |
2020-04-05 | View |
The UN: The current situation in Syrian prisons is “alarming”The UN human rights office on Friday described as “alarming” the situation in all the prisons in Syria, especially the overcrowded central ones and also makeshift detention facilities, saying the |
2020-04-05 | View |
Women Launch Anti-Coronavirus Campaign in AlHusainiya CampA number of Palestinian refugee women and girls have volunteered for a campaign to respond to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in AlHusainiya refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq. The volunteers tour |
2020-04-05 | View |
UNRWA: Only 1 Case of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed among Palestinian Refugees in LebanonThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) announced one case of Covid-19 among the Palestinian refugee community in Lebanon. During a meeting |
2020-04-05 | View |
Palestinian Child Killed in Earlier Strike by Syrian Gov’t ForcesPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ali Fares and his relative Rasha Nabil AlDhawahra died in an air strike launched by the Syrian government forces on Jilin town, south of Syria, sometime earlier |
2020-04-05 | View |
17 Irregular Migrants Rescued Off Seashore18 irregular migrants were rescued by the Turkish coast guard off Mugla seashore. The migrants, including Palestinians from Syria, were stuck off the Aegean coast onboard a Greece-bound vessel. In |
2020-04-04 | View |
Athens Migrant Camp Quarantined over Coronavirus ContaminationsGreece has quarantined a refugee camp in the mainland, home to 2,300 people, for at least two weeks after 20 residents tested positive for COVID-19. Greece's Ministry of |
2020-04-04 | View |
Activists In AlSabina Camp Call for Home QuarantinesActivists in AlSabina refugee camp called on the residents to stay indoors following complaints that children have been spotted in the streets. Located some 14 kilometers away from southern Damascus |
2020-04-04 | View |
Palestinian Families Displaced from Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Urgent Relief Assistance in Response to Coronavirus OutbreakPalestinian families displaced from Yarmouk refugee camp to Jdeidat Artouz, in Rif Dimashq, said they are unable to cope with the coronavirus outbreak as they have not received medical assistance |
2020-04-04 | View |
37 Palestinian Women Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsAGPS has documented the death of hundreds of Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government prisons since the outburst of the bloody warfare in 2011, among whom 37 women and |
2020-04-04 | View |
UNRWA Transfers Cash Aid to Palestinian Refugees from Syria in JordanThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has delivered financial aid to Palestinian refugees from Syria, activists have reported. Every member of |
2020-04-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Volunteer for Anti-Coronavirus Campaigns in Syria Displacement CampA number of Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlSayeda Zeinab camp, in Rif Dimashq, have formed a volunteer group to help the local community fight the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Volunteers said |
2020-04-03 | View |
Sterilization Campaign Carried Out in Northern Syria Displacement CampsAnti-coronavirus disinfection drives have seen the day in displacement camps set up in northern Syria, where hundreds of Palestinian families have been staking shelter. A paramedic said the campaign falls |
2020-04-03 | View |
Activists Condemn “Substandard” Anti-Coronavirus Efforts by UN Palestine Refugee AgencyActivists have lashed out at UNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) over their unresponsiveness regarding the cries for help launched by the Palestinian refugee community in |
2020-04-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tareq Mer’i Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prison for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Tareq Ziad Mer’I has been secretly locked up in Syrian government jails for the eight consecutive year. Tareq, born in 1990, was kidnapped from his workplace in Sehnaya |
2020-04-02 | View |
Swedish Migration Authorities Conduct Thorough Reassessment of Asylum Seekers’ StatusThe Swedish Migration Agency has carried out a reassessment of issues related to stateless refugees coming from the following Gulf states: Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. The new |
2020-04-02 | View |
Palestinian Families in Syria’s Khan Eshieh Camp Unable to Cope With Price LeapPalestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq’s western outskirts, continue to rail against the steep prices imposed by merchants on food and non-food items over recent weeks |
2020-04-02 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Turkey Alarming as Coronavirus Infections RisePalestinian refugees from Syria in Turkey have expressed concerns over their deteriorating condition particularly in light of the new movement clampdown imposed across Turkish provinces as part of anti-coronavirus measures |
2020-04-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Mark Land Day in Handarat CampPalestinian refugees sheltered in Handarat camp, in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, marked the 44th anniversary of the Palestinian Land Day, a major commemorative event in the Palestinian political |
2020-04-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Jaramana Camp Denounce Price LeapPalestinian refugees taking shelter in Jaramana camp, in Rif Dimashq province, continue to rail against the swift hike in the prices of vital food and non-food items. The residents said |
2020-04-01 | View |
Rights Commission Levels Heavy Criticism at UNRWA over Suspension of of Day Laborers’ WagesThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees in Syria (GAPAR) has strongly condemned a decision by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East |
2020-04-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Egypt Facing Precarious Legal, Humanitarian ConditionPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria (PRS) have been subjected to a fragile legal status in Egypt, where they are treated as foreigners rather than asylum-seekers fleeing war-stricken zones. PRS |
2020-04-01 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Sterilization Drives Held in Daraa Refugee CampA the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has embarked on a sterilization campaign in Daraa refugee camp, south of Syria, in |
2020-03-31 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Syria’s Khan Eshieh Camp Left without Bread for 3rd WeekA number of Palestinian families sheltered in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been striving to fetch bread loafs in the area. The residents said the |
2020-03-31 | View |
Coronavirus Claims Life of 1st Palestinian Refugee in NetherlandsA Palestinian refugee from Syria has succumbed to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in the Netherlands, Palestinian activists have reported. The victim, Hasan Tershahani, aged 72, was pronounced dead a few |
2020-03-31 | View |
AGPS Urges UN Refugee Agency to Protect Rights of Day WorkersThe London-based Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) has called on the UN Works and Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to protect the rights of day laborers particularly |
2020-03-31 | View |
Palestinian Asylum Seekers Denounce Deplorable Humanitarian Conditions on Greek IslandPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) who have been stranded on the Greek island of Samos have expressed their anger at the mistreatment they have been subjected to by the Greek |
2020-03-30 | View |
Over 80% of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon Live Below Poverty LineData by the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) indicates that the majority of Palestinian refugees, particularly those fleeing war-torn Syria (PRS), continue to face dire conditions and high vulnerability |
2020-03-30 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees in Qudsaya Denounce Bread CrisisPalestinian families sheltered in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been struggling to fetch bread loafs from local bakeries. A displaced Palestinian refugee said over recent days government-run |
2020-03-30 | View |
268 Palestinian Residents of Daraa Camp Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 268 Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Daraa Camp, south of Syria, since the outburst of deadly hostilities in the country. The list includes 134 |
2020-03-30 | View |
Closure of Syria Schools Extended over Coronavirus PropagationAs part of the Syrian government's anti-coronavirus measures, the Education Ministry decided to extend the closure of the public and private schools and institutes from April 2 to April |
2020-03-29 | View |
5 Palestinian Asylum Seekers Brought Before Greek CourtA number of Palestinian refugees were arrested by Greek police before they were put on trial, following a fight that burst out with African migrants on Kos Island. Human rights |
2020-03-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian JailPalestinian refugee Fahd AlKhatib, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, died under torture in Syrian government prisons. Fahd was arrested on June 20, 2013. He reportedly died in September 2013. AGPS |
2020-03-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Child in Lebanon in Need of Urgent TreatmentThe family of a displaced Palestinian girl from Syria in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region haS appealed to the national and international humanitarian institutions to help them secure sums of money needed |
2020-03-29 | View |
Germany Suspends Deportation/Reception of Asylum-Seekers over Coronavirus OutbreakThe German Foreign Ministry has temporarily suspended deportation/reception flights to/from European countries in line with its plan to respond to the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Last week, Germany's Federal Office |
2020-03-28 | View |
31 Migrants Rescued off Turkish Seashore31 migrants were rescued by the Turkish coast guard off Mugla seashore, southwest of Turkey, trying to get to safety to Greek islands. According to a statement by the Turkish |
2020-03-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released after 5 Years in Syrian JailPalestinian refugee Anas Hayel AlSabrouji, a resident of Daraa AlBalad, south of Syria, was released from the Sednaya military prison, where he had been held for five years. Last year |
2020-03-28 | View |
Palestinian Families in Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Urgent Medical AssistanceHuman rights activists have appealed to the Palestinian and international NGOs to provide medical and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian families who remained in Yarmouk refugee camp. The activists stressed |
2020-03-28 | View |
Palestinian Families from Syria Grappling with Abject Conditions in Besieged GazaPalestinian refugees from Syria who returned to the blockaded Gaza Strip have appealed to UNRWA and the Palestinian Authority (PA) to take urgent action in response to the abject humanitarian |
2020-03-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Alaa AlDeen Alalouh Secretly Jailed in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Alaa AlDeen Abd Alalouh has been secretly detained in Syrian government jails for the seventh consecutive year. Alaa, born in 1979, was arrested on July 01, 2013 at |
2020-03-27 | View |
Rights Groups Warn of Propagation of COVID-19 in Syrian Detention Centers43 civil society institutions in Syria signed a joint statement expressing deep concerns over the propagation of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Syria’s state-run penal complexes. The statement urged the |
2020-03-27 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Bread CrisisA number of Palestinian families sheltered in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been left without bread for the third consecutive day. A couple of days |
2020-03-27 | View |
3,296 Palestinian Refugees Granted Swedish Citizenship in 2019Official Swedish statistics have indicated that 3,296 Palestinian asylum-seekers categorized as “stateless” received citizenship documents in Sweden in 2019. The Swedish News Agency said “stateless” migrants and Somalis are |
2020-03-27 | View |
Clashes Burst Out Between Palestinian and African Migrants on Over-Crowded Greek IslandClashes have flared up again on the Greek island of Kos as authorities there try to stem the flow of migrants pouring from borderlands. Sharp weapons were reportedly used in |
2020-03-26 | View |
UNRWA in Syria Delays Aid Delivery for Palestinian RefugeesThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has announced its intent to change the time and location of aid distribution for Palestinian |
2020-03-26 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Drives Held by Palestinian Refugee Communities in SyriaAwareness-raising campaigns and sterilization moves have been held across Palestinian refugee camps and communities in and around Damascus to help civilians combat the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Reporting from Damascus, an |
2020-03-26 | View |
Khan Eshieh Camp Left without Water for 10th DayPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, said water has been cut off across residential neighborhoods for ten days running. The residents warned of the repercussions |
2020-03-26 | View |
Following Movement Clampdown, Residents of AlSabina Refugee Camp Appeal for Much-Needed ItemsResidents of AlSabina refugee camp have appealed to the Syrian authorities to allocate mobile stores for holders of smart cards in the area in order to enable civilians to fetch |
2020-03-25 | View |
Food Baskets Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in HandaratUNRWA handed over food baskets to residents of Palestinian refugee camp of Handarat, in Aleppo. Activists have warned against undetected coronavirus cases among the refugees, who have lined up in |
2020-03-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Jordan Call for Urgent Action by UNRWADisplaced Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan have urged the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to provide them with much-needed cash |
2020-03-25 | View |
Palestinian Families Facing Abject Humanitarian Condition in Gilin TownPalestinian refugees who have returned to Gilin town, in Daraa’s western outskirts, after they fled the area due to the rampant shelling and deadly shootouts, continue to sound distress signals |
2020-03-25 | View |
Due to Surge in Coronavirus Cases, AGPS Calls for Immediate Release of Palestinian Prisoners from Syrian JailsAs the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to grip the Middle East and the world, AGPS has called on the Syrian government to free all Palestinians and Syrians held behind prison |
2020-03-25 | View |
Tension Soars as Greece Decides to Close Off Migrant CampsGreece has said it is placing migrant camps across the country on a two-week shutdown to visitors to ward off the new coronavirus. “Visits (to camps) by individuals and organizations |
2020-03-24 | View |
Accredited Bakeries Manage Bread Distribution in Khan Dannun Refugee CampBread loafs have been distributed in Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees through accredited bakeries in order to prevent long queues and over-crowding. Over recent years, residents of Khan Dannun |
2020-03-24 | View |
Sterilization Campaign Held in Deir Ballout Refugee CampVolunteers from Mulhem Group embarked on March 23 on a campaign to sterilize parts of Deir Ballout refugee camp, in the northern Syrian region of Efrin, in an attempt to |
2020-03-24 | View |
Brother of Disabled Palestinian Refugee Launches Cry for HelpThe brother of the wheel-chaired Palestinian refugee Ibrahim Samadi has sounded distress signals over the abject situation they have been facing in Turkey. Ammar said his brother Ibrahim can no |
2020-03-24 | View |
UNRWA in Lebanon Urges Refugees to Stand on Guard to COVID-19 SymptomsClaudio Cordone, director of UNRWA Affairs in Lebanon, addressed Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and announced “a state of emergency because of coronavirus.” He said UNRWA is ready to help |
2020-03-23 | View |
Awareness-Raising Campaign Held in Palestinian Refugee Camps to Combat COVID-19Civil society institutions and Palestinian volunteers in the refugee camps of AlNeirab and Handarat, in Aleppo and AlAyedeen in Hums embarked on awareness-raising campaigns in an attempt to help civilians |
2020-03-23 | View |
Water Crisis Rocks Syria’s AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian refugees in AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to sound distress signals over the acute water crisis in the area. The residents said water has been cut daily for |
2020-03-23 | View |
As Syrian War Enters 9th Year, Palestinian Refugees Fall Prey to Killing and Enforced DisappearanceThe unabated shelling and deadly shootouts rocking the Syrian territories for the ninth-year running have claimed the lives of thousands of Palestinian refugees and resulted in the abduction, torture, displacement |
2020-03-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Daouah Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Hakam Husain Daouah has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Mohamed, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested on June 10 |
2020-03-22 | View |
Financial Aid Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA has transferred cash aids for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of 150,000 Lebanese pounds and |
2020-03-22 | View |
PLA Temporarily Suspends Logistics OperationsThe Palestine Liberation Army, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, said its logistics operations will be suspended until April 22, 2020, in line with the decision of the Syrian army |
2020-03-22 | View |
Palestinian Women in Syria Traumatized by Years of Warfare, DisplacementAs the bloody Syrian warfare has entered its 9th year, Palestinian refugee mothers taking shelter in the country have gone traumatized by the daily scenes of bloodshed, destruction, and loss |
2020-03-22 | View |
Food Items Delivered to Palestinian Refugees from Syria in LebanonThe Coalition of Civil Committees of the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon distributed vegetables to a number of displaced Palestinian families from Syria in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region. Bread loafs have |
2020-03-21 | View |
UNRWA Launches COVID-19 US$14 Million Flash Appeal for Palestine RefugeesThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said it urgently needs US$ 14 million to prepare and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak |
2020-03-21 | View |
Power Crisis Ongoing in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the ongoing electricity blackouts across residential alleyways and buildings. The residents urged UNRWA and the concerned authorities to take the |
2020-03-21 | View |
UN Palestine Refugee Agency Condemns Killing of Staff Member in SyriaUNRWA has condemned the killing of one of its staff members, Ali Husein Mohammad, following an outbreak of armed violence in Jillin, in rural Daraa, south of Syria. “The thoughts |
2020-03-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Abdul Rahman Mashasha Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Abdul Rahman AlMushasha has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons for the 6th consecutive year. A resident of Ein Terma, in Rif Dimashq, the refugee was arrested |
2020-03-20 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Panic-Stricken as Syrian Gov’t Strikes DaraaA state of panic has overwhelmed Palestinian refugee community in Gilin town, in Daraa’s western outskirts, after the Syrian government forces hit the area with missiles, resulting in five deaths |
2020-03-20 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Awareness Campaign Launched in AlAyedeen Camp in HumsCivil society organizations have launched an awareness raising campaigns to help civilians take precautionary measures against coronavirus. Leaflets with medical tips and hygiene instructions were distributed as part of the |
2020-03-20 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees Exacerbated by Coronavirus Outbreak in LebanonThe situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon has been exacerbated by the movement restrictions, closure of vital facilities, and curfew imposed by the Lebanese authorities to prevent a further propagation |
2020-03-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Urge UNRWA to Take Precautionary Measures against COVID-19 OutbreakPalestinian refugees in Syria have appealed to the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to take precautionary measures in order to prevent a swift propagation of |
2020-03-20 | View |
Detergents Distributed in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) handed over detergents and disinfectants to vulnerable Palestinian families in Jaramana refugee camp. Jaramana camp is 8km from Damascus on the |
2020-03-19 | View |
Anti-Coronavirus Sterilization Campaign Launched in Palestinian Refugee Schools in SyriaThe UN Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has embarked on a sterilization campaign at its schools in Jaramana and Khan Dannun refugee camps, in Rif Dimashq |
2020-03-19 | View |
Palestinian Activist Yaser Aamayari Released from Syrian PrisonPalestinian relief activist Yaser Amayri was released from Syrian government prisons, where he was held along with a number of Palestinian refugees. Yaser was arrested in April 2019, along with |
2020-03-19 | View |
Mortar Shell Slammed Into Palestinian Neighborhoods in DaraaA mortar shell was dropped on Daraa’s northwestern town of Tseil, local sources have reported. The mortar shell was reportedly fired by the Syrian government forces, resulting in material damage |
2020-03-19 | View |
800 Palestinian Families Returned to Syria’s Daraa CampAs of February 2020, some 800 families had returned to Daraa camp and 750 students to the UNRWA schools, according to UNRWA. Daraa camp used to be home to some |
2020-03-19 | View |
Child Dies in Fire in Greek Migrant CampA child died in a fire in an overcrowded migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday, fire brigade officials said. The blaze burned through two containers used |
2020-03-18 | View |
UNRWA Delays Delivery of Cash Aid to Palestinian Refugees from Syria in LebanonUNRWA said its cash aid for displaced Palestinians from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon will not be transferred on time due to the recent economic turmoil inflicted by the coronavirus outbreaks |
2020-03-18 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Khan Eshieh Camp Line Up for Hours to Get BreadPalestinian refugees have railed against the violations committed by pro-government officers in Khan Eshieh camp, west of Rif Dimashq province, during bread distribution to avoid lining up in long queues |
2020-03-18 | View |
Relief Items Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Refugees in LebanonThe Committee of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Beirut distributed 120 vegetable rations in Burj AlBarajneh refugee camp. A number of activists also handed over bread to vulnerable Palestinian families |
2020-03-17 | View |
UNRWA: $270 Million Needed to Uphold Vital Services for Palestine Refugees in SyriaThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said in its 2020 funding appeal that a sum totaling US$ 270 million is needed |
2020-03-17 | View |
2,700 Reports Documenting Situation of Palestinians of Syria Issued by AGPSAGPS has released over 2,700 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: |
2020-03-17 | View |
Reconstruction Works to Be Kick-Started in Few Weeks in YarmoukPro-government sources in Syria said a flock of reconstruction vehicles will enter Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, within a two weeks’ time. According to the same sources, Syrian |
2020-03-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonPalestinian refugee Mamdouh Rebhi Khalifa has died under torture in Syrian government prisons, where he had been locked up for nearly six months. The victim, a resident of Yarmouk refugee |
2020-03-16 | View |
7 Years On...Civilians Still Bearing Tragic Weight of Khan Eshieh ‘Catastrophe’All the way through Syria’s nine-year conflict, Palestinian refugee camps have witnessed heavy destruction and displacement. On March 13, 2013, the opposition outfits attacked a military barrack where Syrian government |
2020-03-16 | View |
34 Migrants Rescued off Turkish Seashore34 irregular migrants have been rescued by the Turkish coast guard off the coast of Izmir, trying to disembark in Greek. The migrants were intercepted onboard an inflatable boat. Turkey |
2020-03-15 | View |
Family Visits to Syria’s Adra Prison SuspendedActivists said the Adra prison administration halted visits to the detainees, as a preventive measure to prevent an outbreak of the coronavirus. The activists said the prisoners are at real |
2020-03-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Fatally Tortured in Syria’s Penal ComplexesPalestinian refugee Mohamed Zreiq has died under torture in Syrian government prisons, where he has been locked up for over one year and a half. The victim, a former resident |
2020-03-15 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Woman Appeals for Reunification with Her NewbornPalestinian refugee Hanadi Suheil Issa, displaced to northern Syria, has appealed to the Turkish authorities and international humanitarian organizations to facilitate her safe access to Turkey so as to enable |
2020-03-15 | View |
Relief Items Handed Over to Needy People in Hama Camp for Palestinian RefugeesBer Society and Social Services distributed secondhand clothes to vulnerable people in Hama camp for Palestinian refugees. Hama camp is home to nearly 7,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria and |
2020-03-14 | View |
Palestinian Families in Hama Struggling for SurvivalPalestinians taking shelter in Hama and its refugee camp have been facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation as a result of the price leap, absence of stable financial resources, the sharp |
2020-03-14 | View |
UNRWA Shuts Syria Schools over Coronavirus OutbreakThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has announced its decision to suspend classes in its schools in Syria after more people |
2020-03-14 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Sound Distress SignalsHundreds of Palestinian and Syrian families who have been forcibly deported to northern Syria have been grappling with an abject humanitarian situation as most of them have been taking cover |
2020-03-14 | View |
Denmark Contributes US$ 15.5 Million for Palestine RefugeesDanish Minister of Development Cooperation, Rasmus Prehn, announced a contribution of approximately US$ 15.5 million (DKK 105 million DKK) to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine |
2020-03-13 | View |
As Coronavirus Takes Hold, Palestinian Refugees Launch Distress Signals from Greece Migrant CampsScores of Palestinian refugees seeking shelter on Greek islands have been panic-stricken over recent weeks after reports of new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the country. The helpless |
2020-03-13 | View |
Palestinian Journalist Muhannad Omar Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’tPalestinian journalist Muhannad Mohamed Omar has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups for the eighth year running. Omar was kidnapped by the government troops from the office |
2020-03-13 | View |
Civilians Left Under Threat of War Remnants in Syria’s Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, continue to voice deep concernsover their children’s safety due to the spread of unexploded war remnants across and around the camp |
2020-03-13 | View |
Rights Group: Palestinian Asylum Seekers Face Abhorrent Discriminatory Measures in SwedenThe Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor said Swedish migration authorities are exercising discriminatory measures against Palestinian asylum seekers in the country. In a statement issued last week, EuroMed expressed grave concern |
2020-03-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Denied Humanitarian AsylumPalestinian refugees from Syria have been denied easy access to neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and North African countries. The Turkish embassies have suspended visas for Palestinian refugees |
2020-03-12 | View |
AGPS Sounds Alarm over Poor Education Services in Syria’s Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesDozens of Palestinian teaching staff members have been arrested and sent to jail. In attempt to bring life back to normal, a number of activists helped establishing 14 classrooms from |
2020-03-12 | View |
3 Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Syrian Security Forces in AleppoThree Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, were arrested by the Syrian security forces. The motives for the arrest were not made clear. Reporting from Aleppo, an AGPS |
2020-03-12 | View |
Germany Offers to Resettle Migrant ChildrenGermany said it is prepared to take in "an appropriate share" of the neediest refugee children housed in overcrowded Greek migrant camps, German officials said on Monday. The country is |
2020-03-11 | View |
Situation of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Exacerbated by Poor Healthcare ServicesPalestinian refugees in Lebanon said they have had scant access to quality healthcare. The Lebanese state does not provide them with any such services, and private treatment is highly expensive |
2020-03-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Egypt Denounced Apathy by UNRWA, Palestine EmbassyPalestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Egypt continue to rail against the apathy maintained by UNRWA and the Palestine Embassy regarding their appeals for humanitarian, legal, and socio-economic protection. A |
2020-03-11 | View |
AGPS Speaks Up for Palestinians of Syria at UNHRCThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS), in cooperation with the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC), has expressed deep concern over the fallouts of the raging Syrian warfare on the |
2020-03-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Distressed as Greece Announces Construction of 2 Migrant CampsGreece said it plans to build two new temporary camps to house hundreds of additional asylum seekers who arrived after a surge enabled by Turkey. "We want to build two |
2020-03-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Oslo Mechanical Automotive CompetitionPalestinian refugee from Syria Karim Zamzam won the first place in the "oslomesterskap" competition for mechanical engineering students in the Norwegian capital city Oslo, beating 30 students taking part in |
2020-03-10 | View |
Displaced Families Call for Urgent Return to Yarmouk CampPalestinian families displaced from Yarmouk camp have urged local authorities in Damascus to backtrack on the new organizational plan which they said gives the Syrian government a greenlight to take |
2020-03-10 | View |
617 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsPalestinian refugee Fadi Husain Amoura died under torture in a Syrian prison. His family was recently updated on his death. He was a resident of Yarmouk refugee camp, in Damascus |
2020-03-10 | View |
Palestinian Child in Syria Turns Natural Waste into Eye-Catching Art12-year-old Palestinian girl Sham Hasan received the highest score in the Syrian Arab Republic for her paintings drawn using nature remnants. Sham has been raised in Jaramana refugee camp, in |
2020-03-09 | View |
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Bread DearthResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq spoke out against the acute shortage in bread. The residents said they have been forced to lineup outside of the |
2020-03-09 | View |
Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp Killed in Northern Syria ShootoutsYoung man Khaled Sayel Saleh, a resident of Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq, was killed as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces in Dadikh village, in |
2020-03-09 | View |
110 Palestinian Women Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons, 34 Fatally TorturedStatistics released by AGPS on the International Women’s Day have documented the secret detention of 110 Palestinian women and girls in Syria’s government prisons. AGPS also documented the death of |
2020-03-09 | View |
Sweden Contributes US$ 49.4 Million to Palestine RefugeesSweden has contributed US$ 49.4 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) as part of two multi-year agreements with |
2020-03-08 | View |
Palestinian Student Honored in IstanbulAl Nahda International School in Istanbul honored the Palestinian girl from Syria Joudi Ahmad AlKurdi, displaced from Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, for the outstanding results she has achieved as part of preparatory |
2020-03-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Northern Syria ShootoutsPalestinian refugee Mohamed Abu Sakhr, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, was killed as he fought alongside the opposition squads in the northern Syrian city of Saraqebe. AGPS documented |
2020-03-08 | View |
Situation of Displaced Palestinian Families in Deir Ballout Camp Exacerbated by Water DearthHundreds 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, saying an acute water crisis |
2020-03-08 | View |
Maintenance Works Carried out in Idlib’s Atama Refugee CampWorks have been underway by Bonyan Association to repair the sanitation network in Atama refugee camp, located on the outer edges of the northern Syrian province of Idlib. The association |
2020-03-07 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Student from Syria Honored at Lebanon SchoolThe General Union of Palestine Students – Lebanon Branch honored the Palestinian girl from Syria Jala Khaled AlKhatib for the outstanding results she achieved as part of 1st year secondary |
2020-03-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Aleppo ShootoutsPalestinian refugee Yassin Mohamed Jumu’a, a resident of Syria’s AlSabina camp, was killed as he took part in armed fighting in Aleppo’s northern outskirts. AGPS documented the death of 4 |
2020-03-07 | View |
486 Palestinian Refugee Women Pronounced Dead, 40 Missing in War-Torn SyriaAt least 486 Palestinian women from Syria have been pronounced dead since the outburst of the bloody warfare in the Syrian Arab Republic. Statistics released by AGPS on the occasion |
2020-03-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Samir Mohamed Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 9th YearPalestinian 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 |
2020-03-06 | View |
Palestinian Families Flee AlMuzeireeb Town to Daraa Refugee CampA number of displaced Palestinian families returned to Daraa refugee camp, fleeing the life-threatening security turmoil in AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria. Palestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town continue to |
2020-03-06 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Refugee Camp Receive New Return PledgesDisplaced families have received pledges by Damascus Governorate to return to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees in the near future. The promises were made by member of Damascus statistics and |
2020-03-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Northern Syria ShootoutsPalestinian refugee from Syria Nidhal Ahmad Dirbas, from Yarmouk Camp, was killed as he took part in armed fighting in the northern Syrian province of Idlib. According to AGPS data |
2020-03-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Continue to Rally in Stockholm over Humanitarian AsylumPalestinian refugees continue to rally outside of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, protesting the rejection of their applications for asylum by the Swedish migration authorities. Activists said local authorities have |
2020-03-05 | View |
Residents of AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Facing Exacerbated Humanitarian ConditionResidents 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 |
2020-03-05 | View |
7 Palestinian Refugees Killed in War-Torn Syria in FebruaryAGPS has documented the death of seven Palestinian refugees from Syria in February 2020 due to war-related incidents. The list of casualties includes two Palestinian refugees who were killed in |
2020-03-05 | View |
Family Appeals for Release of Palestinian Refugee from Turkish CustodyThe family of Palestinian refugee Rabii Hasan continues to appeal to the concerned national and international institutions to work on releasing their relative from Turkish detention centers, where he has |
2020-03-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ali Hamouda Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for over 7 YearsPalestinian refugee Ali Mohamed Hammouda has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for over seven years. Ali, a native of the occupied Palestinian city of Haifa, was kidnapped |
2020-03-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Rally outside of UNRWA Office in LebanonPalestinian refugees from Syria joined a vigil staged on Tuesday, March 3, outside of the offices of UNRWA directors in Palestinian refugee camps and communities in Sidon, Tripoli, and Western |
2020-03-04 | View |
UNRWA: 100% of Palestinian Families from Syria in Jordan in Need of Winter AssistanceUNRWA said nearly 100% of Palestine refugee families from Syria (PRS) in Jordan are in critical need of sustained humanitarian assistance. In its Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal 2020, UNRWA |
2020-03-04 | View |
UNRWA Shocked by the Death of Two Palestine Refugees in Deraa, Appeals for Safety of CiviliansActing Commissioner General of the UN Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), Christian Saunders, has strongly condemned the killing of a Palestinian woman and her niece near Deraa refugee camp, in |
2020-03-04 | View |
Rights Group Urges Bulgaria, Greece to Lift Noose on Migrant CrossingsFollowing reports that Turkey is allowing asylum-seekers to depart its territory and attempt to enter the European Union, Amnesty International’s Deputy Research Director, Massimo Moratti, called on Greece and Bulgaria |
2020-03-03 | View |
UNRWA Transfers Cash Aid for Palestinian Refugees in SyriaUNRWA started disbursing its 2020 first batch of cash aid for Palestinian refugees in Syria. Every family member registered on the list of normal cases will receive a sum of |
2020-03-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Urge UNRWA to Implement Thorough Emergency PlanHundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria rallied on Monday, March 2, outside of UNRWA’s regional office in Beirut, urging the UN Agency to set an emergency plan for comprehensive and |
2020-03-03 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in Syria’s Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Khan Eshieh refugee camp denounced the accumulation of trash piles on both edges of AlA’waj River, saying the phenomenon poses serious health threats and puts their children’s hygiene |
2020-03-03 | View |
Rally to Be Held by Palestinian Refugees Outside of UNRWA Office in LebanonThe popular committees for Palestinians refugees from Syria in Lebanon have called for a mass participation in a rally that is slated to be held on Tuesday, March 3, outside |
2020-03-03 | View |
57 Palestinian Refugees Drown on Migration Route from SyriaAGPS data statistics indicate that 57 Palestinians from Syria, mostly women, children, and elderly refugees, drowned onboard the death boats to Europe, fleeing the tattered Syrian territories. A number of |
2020-03-02 | View |
Violent Shootouts Spark Panic among AlMuzeireeb’s Palestinian RefugeesA state of panic has overwhelmed the Palestinian refugee community in AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, owing to violent shootouts between the Syrian government forces and the opposition outfits following |
2020-03-02 | View |
Rights Group Urges UN Security Council to Work on Releasing All Detainees in SyriaThousands of families continue to call out for freedom and justice for their loved ones who have been detained and forcibly disappeared by the Syrian regime and armed groups. Human |
2020-03-02 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Release of Forcibly Disappeared Son in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugees Laurence Mohamed Hosam Abu Madi and Palestinian activists have launched calls for disclosing Hosam’s condition and whereabouts. The family said their relative was kidnapped by |
2020-03-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Alelouh Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prison for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Alelouh, born in 1965, has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons since 2014. AGPS documented the secret detention of 1,787 Palestinian refugees in Syria’s |
2020-03-01 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Refugees Disembark on Lesbos IslandNew batches of Palestinian and Syrian irregular migrants have reached the Greek island of Lesbos, coming from the Turkish seashore onboard inflatable vessels. Turkey is a major crossing point for |
2020-03-01 | View |
Dispossessed Palestinian Refugee Launches Cry for Help from Rif DimashqActivists have sounded distress signals over the deteriorating condition of Palestinian refugee Shadi Qablawi, who, like hundreds of other refugees, was displaced from his home in Yarmouk refugee camp. Shadi |
2020-03-01 | View |
Child Among 2 Palestinians Killed in Southern Syria BlastPalestinian woman Layla Salah Khalil, aged 40, and her niece Raghad Esam Awad, aged 11, died after an explosive device went off in Daraa province south of Syria. An AGPS |
2020-03-01 | View |
Turkey Dispatches Humanitarian Convoy to IdlibSham AlKher charity in Turkey dispatched last Tuesday charcoal-laden trucks to the northern Syrian province of Idlib in an attempt to distribute the supplies to displaced families, including Palestinian refugees |
2020-02-29 | View |
Japan Contributes over US$ 22.4 Million for Palestine RefugeesThe Government of Japan signed a contribution agreement for the amount of US$ 22.4 million with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near |
2020-02-29 | View |
Fires Break Out at Palestinian Refugee’s Homes in Hama CampFires broke out at the home of Palestinian refugee Ahmad Fanous, located in the western zone of AlAyedeen camp in Hama. The fires caused severe material damage. No injuries were |
2020-02-29 | View |
Tension Running High in AlMuzeireeb’s Palestinian Refugee Community following Reports of 2 Assassination AttemptsA fresh assassination attempt has been carried out in AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, where dozens of Palestinian families have sought shelter. According to local sources, unidentified assailants opened fire |
2020-02-29 | View |
AGPS: Over 250 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has kept record of the death of 250 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria since the outbreak of the deadly conflict in 2011 until February 2020. The data pointed |
2020-02-29 | View |
82 Palestinian Residents of AlSabina Camp Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS documented the death of 82 Palestinian refugees taking shelter in AlSabina camp, in Rif Dimashq, since the outbreak of the deadly conflict in Syria. The list includes 40 Palestinian |
2020-02-28 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Refugee Shahada Habash Secretly Held in Syrian Govt Jail for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Shahada Ahmad Habash, born in 1951, has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons since 2014. The refugee was arrested on January 05, 2014, in Hjeira town, south |
2020-02-28 | View |
Water Supplies Cut in AlHusainiya Camp for MonthsPalestinian refugees taking shelter in AlHusainiya refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the water blackout rocking the camp for months. A Palestinian woman taking refuge in the area said |
2020-02-28 | View |
7 Members of Pro-Govt Palestinian Group Killed in SyriaThe Free Palestine Movement, affiliated with the Syrian government, announced the death of seven of its gunmen as they fought against opposition squads in the outskirts of the northern Syrian |
2020-02-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Children to Undergo Free Medical Surgeries in LebanonThe Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) announced the launch of a campaign aiming to provide free cold surgery to Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Lebanon aged below 18. PCRF said |
2020-02-27 | View |
Family Appeals for Release of Palestinian Refugee from Turkish CustodyPalestinian refugee Rabii Hasan has been detained by the Turkish authorities since February 14, 2020 after he was transferred by his friends to a hospital in Bursa to be treated |
2020-02-27 | View |
Water Maintenance Works Launched in Aleppo’s Palestinian Refugee CampMaintenance works have been carried out in Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, in an attempt to repair the main water pump. Mounds of debris have been cleared from |
2020-02-27 | View |
Member of Pro-Gov’t Palestinian Group in Syria Survives Assassination AttemptAn officer from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian government, was lightly wounded in an assassination attempt carried out by unidentified assailants. An explosive device implanted inside |
2020-02-27 | View |
Fine Arts Institute Founded by Palestinian Refugee in GermanyPalestinian refugee from Syria Tareq Bahij established an institute to teach painting to refugees in Germany. A former resident of Yarmouk for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, Tareq said he started |
2020-02-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian CustodyThe Syrian security forces released the Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Hamid Awad, aged 55, after they kept him in custody for nearly one week. Mahmoud, sheltered in AlMuzeireeb town, south of |
2020-02-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp Raise Concerns over Health Risks of Uncleared Garbage, Waste WaterCivilians taking shelter in Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have voiced deep concern over the health hazards inflicted by the trash mounds piled up across residential |
2020-02-26 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Facing Deteriorating Conditions in Syria’s Khan Eshieh CampPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been struggling with squalid humanitarian conditions inflicted by the eight-year long warfare. As in other refugee camps across |
2020-02-26 | View |
Turkey Grants Health Insurance for Asylum-SeekersThe Turkish migration authorities issued a decision, on February 7, 2020, to provide migrants seeking or having been granted international protection with health insurance for one year. Health insurances will |
2020-02-25 | View |
Anti-Bullying Activities Held for Palestinian Refugee Children at Syria SchoolsA so-called “Be My Friend” event has been held at UNRWA schools across a number of Palestinian refugee camps in Syria. The move makes part of UNRWA’s anti-bullying program, held |
2020-02-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tayseer Mohamed Kays Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Tayseer Mohamed Kays has appealed to the national and international human rights institutions to work on disclosing the fate of their son, who has gone |
2020-02-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Killed in Israeli Aggression on SyriaAt the same time as Israel was attacking the blockaded Gaza Strip, media reports said its warplanes were attacking different targets in Syria, killing at least six people, including two |
2020-02-25 | View |
Palestinian Activist Ali AlMuslih Secretly Held in Syrian Jails for 7th YearPalestinian activist and journalist Ali Muslih has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state jails for the seventh consecutive year. Ali was kidnapped on January 11, 2013. He is |
2020-02-24 | View |
Condition of Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp Exacerbated by Power CrisisResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced the chronic power blackouts rocking the area, saying power has been cut across a number of residential neighborhoods for almost three weeks |
2020-02-24 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Excluded from New Reconstruction PlanA pro-government source in Syria said the old Yarmouk camp will not be included in new reconstruction plans, adding that the displaced families will be allowed to return to the |
2020-02-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Rally Outside of Cairo EmbassyA number of Palestinian refugees from Syria gathered outside of the Palestine Embassy in Cairo to speak out against their deteriorating living condition and frail legal status. The refugees lashed |
2020-02-24 | View |
Anti-Bullying Activities Held in Palestinian Refugee School in SyriaA so-called “Be My Friend” event has been held at AlSafsaf School in Daraa refugee camp, where 475 schoolchildren have been enrolled. The move makes part of UNRWA’s anti-bullying program |
2020-02-23 | View |
UNRWA to Hold Training Courses for Palestinians with Special Needs in SyriaUNRWA has announced the launch of free training courses for Palestinians and Syrians with special needs across Palestinian refugee camps in Syria. The move makes part of the Agency’s disability |
2020-02-23 | View |
Displaced Palestinians Warn of Property-Theft South of DamascusReports have burglary continue to emerge in AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, adjacent to Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees have been taking shelter. Members of pro-government groups |
2020-02-23 | View |
Palestinian Woman Forcibly Disappeared in Damascus PrisonA newly-released Palestinian refugee said she last met Palestinian woman Amal Shama last year at a Syrian intelligence center in Damascus. Amal, a resident of Daraa city, south of Syria |
2020-02-23 | View |
Palestinian Minor Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugees Raed Hosam Shaheen has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons since 2014. Raed, born in 1998, was arrested on January 05, 2014 in Ali AlWahsh Street |
2020-02-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Stranded on Greek Island Launch Distress SignalsPalestinian refugees from Syria sheltered in Thermopolis camp in Greece continue to sound distress signals over the exacerbated humanitarian condition they have been subjected to. In statements emailed to AGPS |
2020-02-22 | View |
UNRWA Pledges Increase of Cash Assistance to Palestinian Refugees in JordanUNRWA said that in 2020 it will continue to provide basic services to PRS in Jordan, vowing to increase cash aid in order to help them address their most urgent |
2020-02-22 | View |
UNRWA: 55% of PRS in Lebanon Do Not Possess Valid Legal DocumentsUNRWA said more than half of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon do not have valid legal visas, which has exacerbated their vulnerability and their precarious legal status. According |
2020-02-22 | View |
Vaccination Campaign Launched in Yarmouk CampA two-day campaign to vaccinate children aged below five years-old against poliomyelitis has seen the day in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. In live photos, medics and paramedics |
2020-02-21 | View |
Palestinian Volunteer at Oxfam International Injured in Southern Syria Shootouts26-year-old refugee Ibrahim Mohamed, a volunteer at Oxfam International, sustained wounds in a shooting attack that resulted in the death of two Oxfam members. Unidentified assailants unleashed gunshots on the |
2020-02-21 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian PrisonA Palestinian refugee from Daraa camp, south of Syria, was released from a Syrian government prison on February 19, after a four-year detention term. Scores of Palestinian refugees have, meanwhile |
2020-02-21 | View |
UN Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Syrian Security ForcesSyrian security forces deployed at a checkpoint in Daraa arrested on February 17 Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Hamid Awad, aged 55 and sheltered in AlMuzeireeb community, south of Syria. The motives |
2020-02-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Deeply Concerned over Their Ambivalent Fate as Greece Changes Its Mind on Migrant Detention CentersGreece has halted plans to construct new detention centers on outlying islands facing Turkey amid mounting opposition from resident communities who fear they will become permanent. The centre-right administration announced |
2020-02-20 | View |
PLA Involved in Pro-Government Battles in Northern SyriaThe Palestine Liberation Army in Syria said it has been fighting alongside the Syrian government forces in Aleppo and Idlib, in northern Syria. A live footage broadcast by Liwaa AlQuds |
2020-02-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees with Special Needs Facing High Marginalization in SyriaDisplaced Palestinian refugees with special needs have been gripped with dire conditions in camps and communities across the Syrian territories. The situation of dozens of children with disablities has gone |
2020-02-20 | View |
UN Data: Number of Palestinian Refugees Fleeing War-Ravaged Syria to Lebanon Goes DownThe number of Palestinian refugees from war-torn Syria has seen a sharp decrease in the Lebanese territories, UN and human rights bodies have documented. In August and September 2019, UNRWA |
2020-02-20 | View |
UNRWA Delivers Cash Aid for Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA has transferred cash aids for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of 150,000 Lebanese pounds and |
2020-02-19 | View |
URNWA to Hold Training Sessions for Palestinians with Special Needs in AlSabina Refugee CampTraining courses are slated to be held by UNRWA for Palestinian refugees with special needs in AlSabina camp, in Rif Dimashq. The move makes part of the Agency’s disability inclusion |
2020-02-19 | View |
Life of Displaced Palestinian Families in Syria’s AlSabina Camp Marred by Power OutageResidents of AlSabina camp for Palestinian refugees continue to rail against the chronic power blackouts which they said last for over 16 hours running a day. The crisis has been |
2020-02-19 | View |
Six Years On… Tragic Traces of Massacre Perpetrated by Syrian Regime on AlMuzeireeb’s Palestinian Refugee Community Still PresentThis week marks the sixth anniversary of a massacre perpetrated by the Syrian regime army on AlMuzeireeb Palestinian refugee community in Daraa, south of Syria. The Syrian government forces targeted |
2020-02-19 | View |
Educational Courses Held for Palestinian Refugees in SyriaShams Center for Women Empowerment in AlNeirab refugee camp, in Aleppo, announced the launch of educational and vocational courses in computer sciences, English, French, pastries, accessories, and detergent industry, in |
2020-02-18 | View |
80-Year-Old Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohamed Yousef Koujeel, born in 1939, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since 2014. Koujeel was arrested on January 05, 2014 in Ali AlWahsh Street, in |
2020-02-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Aleppo ShootoutsPalestinian refugee Ahmad Mahmoud Younes Hmeida was killed as he fought alongside Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, in West Aleppo clashes. Nearly 7,000 gunmen are |
2020-02-18 | View |
UNRWA: 67% of PRS in Jordan Lack Food SecurityThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said the majority of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan are food insecure and |
2020-02-18 | View |
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Sewage-Contaminated WaterPalestinian families taking refuge in Daraa camp, south of Syria, said drinking water has been contaminated by sewage, causing it to become foul and salty. The local water company called |
2020-02-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Saleh Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian Govt JailPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Hasan Saleh, from AlAyedeen camp, in Hama, has been secretly detained in Syrian government prisons for the seventh year in a row. Mahmoud was arrested by Syrian |
2020-02-17 | View |
Rally Held in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees over Trump’s Peace DealDozens of Palestinian refugees joined on Saturday a vigil staged in Jaramana Camp to speak up against the US President Donald Trump’s “deal of the century”. Protesters marched all the |
2020-02-17 | View |
Palestinian Children from Syria to Benefit from Medical Campaign in LebanonThe Palestine Children’s Relief Fund announced the launch of a campaign aiming to provide free cold surgery to Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Lebanon aged below 18. PCRF said it |
2020-02-17 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Palestinians of Syria in LebanonDisplaced Palestinian families from Syria taking refuge in Shatila and Burj Barajneh camps, in Beirut, received 250 bread bundles and 50 winter blankets as part of donations made by Palestinian |
2020-02-16 | View |
Sweden Sets Severe Citizenship CriteriaThe Swedish Migration Agency set tough requirements for becoming a Swedish citizen. Applicants are required to prove their identity—quite a difficult task for Palestinian refugees who lost their documents as |
2020-02-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Community in Lebanon Warns of Deteriorating Humanitarian ConditionRepresentatives of the Palestinian community from Syria in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region met with Baalbek’s Mufti (Islamic jurist) Khaled AlMusleh to discuss the situation of displaced Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Representatives |
2020-02-16 | View |
Tension Running High as Civilian Killed in Yarmouk CampA resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, was pronounced dead after thieves hit him in the head with timber beams, causing his immediate death, according to eye-witnesses |
2020-02-16 | View |
Food Assistance Handed Over to Palestinian Families in DamascusThe Charity Commission for Relief of Palestinian People distributed meat portions to registered Palestinian families in Damascus and its suburbs. Priority was given to vulnerable families with members with special |
2020-02-15 | View |
Efforts Ongoing to Reconstruct Yarmouk SchoolEducation chief in Yarmouk Camp, Walid AlKurdi, said local workers and volunteers have cleaned up the classrooms and corridors of the UNRWA-run AlTabgha School in an attempt to resume classes |
2020-02-15 | View |
Palestinian Activists Push for Return of Yarmouk Families to Their HomesPalestinian activists have urged the Syrian authorities, Palestinian Authority, and UNRWA to seriously work on facilitating the access of families who have been displaced from Yarmouk Camp to their homes |
2020-02-15 | View |
AGPS Issues 2018 Annual Report about Situation of Palestinians of SyriaThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria, in partnership with the Palestinian Return Centre and Middle East Monitor, issued the English version of the annual report documenting the situation of |
2020-02-15 | View |
Fuel Supplies Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in LebanonBaalbak Center, in partnership with Palestine Children’s Relief in Japan, handed over fuel supplies to Beit AlSoumoud Children organization allotted to displaced Palestinian families from Syria in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region |
2020-02-14 | View |
Power Crisis Continues to Rock AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian Refugees in HumsResidents of AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, have denounced the ongoing electricity blackouts across residential alleyways and buildings. In appeals emailed to AGPS, civilians said the main power |
2020-02-14 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Discusses Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Syria CampsRepresentatives of the UN Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) held a meeting with local development committees in Palestinian refugee camps and communities in Syria in order to discuss the situation |
2020-02-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ziyad Awad Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Ziyad Awad, from AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, has been secretly detained in Syrian government prisons for the fourth consecutive year. Ziyad was arrested by Syrian security forces |
2020-02-14 | View |
Arrest Sweep Targets Displaced Palestinians in QudsayaA number of Palestinian young men have been arrested in a large-scale arrest sweep launched by the Syrian government forces in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq, in an attempt to |
2020-02-14 | View |
Greece to Deport 200 Asylum Seekers to Turkey per WeekGreece announced Monday that it will begin building closed camps for migrants on its Aegean islands in March and is aiming to send 200 rejected asylum seekers back to Turkey |
2020-02-13 | View |
UNRWA Schools Opened Up in Daraa CampUNRWA has opened the Tabaria and AlSafsaf schools in Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees. Director of UNRWA operations in Syria Michael Amanya and director-general of the General Authority for Palestinian |
2020-02-13 | View |
Damascus Committee Carries Out Building Survey in Yarmouk CampA delegation from Damascus governorate headed by member of the governorate’s executive committee Samir Jazaerli showed up in Yarmouk camp in an attempt to assess the situation of buildings in |
2020-02-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Distressed as Abduction Reports Spread across Northern SyriaDisplaced Palestinians and Syrians in refugee camps set up in Atama, north of Syria, have voiced deep concern over the fate of their children as reports have increasingly emerged on |
2020-02-13 | View |
Food Items Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Families in Daraa CampThe Syrian Red Crescent Society distributed food baskets to a number of Palestinian families in Daraa camp, south of Syria. The move makes part of a relief campaign launched by |
2020-02-12 | View |
Vaccination Campaign Kick-Started in Hums Palestinian Refugee CampA campaign was launched in AlAyedeen Palestinian refugee camp, in Hums and surrounding areas in order to vaccinate children aged five and below against poliomyelitis. The campaign is slated to |
2020-02-12 | View |
Swiss Delegation Inspects Deteriorating Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Northern SyriaA Swiss delegation and a representative of the International Red Cross Committee in Syria paid a visit to Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees, north of Syria, on February 11, in |
2020-02-12 | View |
Hundreds of Displaced Palestinian Refugees Flee Beleaguered Idlib to Turkish BorderWith tensions and bloodshed reaching a zenith in Idlib, dozens of displaced Palestinian families fled the embattled northern Syrian province to the Turkish borders, as they rummaged around for a |
2020-02-12 | View |
Palestinian Girl Maryem Jaber Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian child Myriam Maher Jaber, born in 2011, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons for the sixth consecutive year. The child was arrested on January 05 |
2020-02-11 | View |
Documentation Center Calls on Displaced Palestinians to Sign Up for Identity DocumentsThe Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria called on Palestinians displaced from Idlib and Aleppo’s western outskirts to Aleppo’s northern suburbs to show up at the center in |
2020-02-11 | View |
PRS in Egypt Denounce Embassy MistreatmentPalestinian refugees from Syria in Egypt have railed against the mistreatment they have been subjected to by the staff members of the Palestine Embassy in Cairo. The refugees rallied outside |
2020-02-11 | View |
UNRWA: 91% of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Live in Absolute PovertyOver 90 per cent of Palestine refugee households in Syria live in poverty and 40 per cent remain in protracted displacement as a result of conflict and the damage and |
2020-02-11 | View |
98 Palestinian Residents of AlNeirab Camp Held in Syria JailsAGPS documented the secret detention of 98 Palestinian refugees living in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, from March 2011 until February 9, 2020. A number of Palestinians who had sought refuge |
2020-02-10 | View |
Situation of Displaced Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Exacerbated by Cold WeatherHundreds of displaced Palestinian families taking refuge in northern Syria continue to raise concerns over their fate as a freezing winter season has overwhelmed the region. The families continue to |
2020-02-10 | View |
Palestine Liberation Army Launches Calls for Military Conscription in SyriaCalls were circulated by the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian government forces, to push for military conscription. PLA called on Palestinian youths in AlNeirab and Handarat refugee |
2020-02-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeals for Cardiac Surgery FeesThe family of Palestinian refugee from Syria Ghassan Issa has appealed to all concerned bodies to help them secure an amount of 2,000 USD needed to shell out the |
2020-02-10 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Palestinian Refugees in IdlibThe Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development handed over meat portions, donated by the Islamic Association, to displaced families in and around Idlib province, in northern Syria. Meals |
2020-02-09 | View |
Residents of Syria’s AlAyedeen Camp Denounce Poor-Quality BreadResidents of AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hama, spoke out against the poor quality of bread sold in the area. The locals said bread is unfit for human consumption |
2020-02-09 | View |
Red Cross Delegation Sounds Alarm over Situation of Palestinians of SyriaHead of the International Red Cross envoy in Damascus Philip Alexander was updated on the calamitous situation of Palestinian refugees in war-ravaged Syria. This came in a meeting with Palestinian |
2020-02-09 | View |
Palestinian Families Urge Syrian Gov’t to Release Bodies of Torture VictimsThe families of Palestinian refugees tortured to death in Syrian government dungeons have renewed calls to the Syrian government to release their relatives’ bodies so as to bury them in |
2020-02-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Rally over Trump’s Biased Peace PlanPalestinian refugees in Syria’s AlSabina camp joined a vigil staged on Friday to protest the US President Donald Trump’s peace deal, which he announced last week. The rally-goers denounced the |
2020-02-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Handarat Camp Call for Urgent Humanitarian Action by UNRWAPalestinian refugees in Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, accused UNRWA of dragging its feet over their appeals for urgent relief services due to the dire condition and lack of humanitarian assistance |
2020-02-08 | View |
AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Deteriorating ConditionsResidents 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 infrastructure, absence |
2020-02-08 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounced Gas ShortageFamilies taking shelter in AlSabina refugee camp denounced the delay in gas delivery and the inequitable distribution of gas cylinders. Civilians said Takamul Company delayed gas delivery for over two |
2020-02-08 | View |
332 Palestinian Refugees Missing in War-Torn Syria332 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 |
2020-02-08 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Dire Conditions in GreecePalestinian refugees from Syria who have been stranded in Greece have sounded distress signals over their deteriorating humanitarian condition after most European states opted for a closed-door immigration policy, leaving |
2020-02-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Abu Anzah held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ata Abdul Karim Abu Anzah has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for the sixth year running. Abu Anzah was kidnapped by the government forces on July |
2020-02-07 | View |
Car Bomb Explosion Sparks Panic in Palestinian Refugee Camp in SyriaTension has been running high in Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, west of Rif Dimashq province, as a result of a car bomb blast. Local sources said the explosion |
2020-02-07 | View |
UNRWA Launches 2020 Appeal for Palestinians of SyriaThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) launched in Beirut its 2020 funding appeal, including for the Syria Regional Crisis (Syria Appeal) |
2020-02-07 | View |
Food Items Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Families North of SyriaKhayra Ummah organization distributed 100 food baskets to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families taking refuge in Deir Ballout and Muhammadiya refugee camps, in Efrin region, north of Syria. Palestinian refugees |
2020-01-31 | View |
Scores of Palestinians to Go Homeless as Greek Ministry Issues Evacuation NoticesThe Greek Ministry of Citizen Protection issued a decision to evacuate all buildings housing migrant residents who have received visas or subsidiary protection cards in Greece since 2017. The Ministry |
2020-01-31 | View |
UNRWA Says It Will Keep Up Its UN-Mandated Services for Palestine RefugeesUNRWA spokesman Sami Mshasha said the agency has no intention to end its operations or transfer its services to another party. In a press statement issued in response to the |
2020-01-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: Trump’s Peace Plan Unwelcome, Our Right of Return Not for SaleProtests have been held by Palestinian refugees taking shelter across the Syrian territories in response to the US President Donald Trump’s peace plan, announced on Tuesday. Hundreds of refugees took |
2020-01-31 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in Rif DimashqThe Charity Commission for Relief of Palestinian People handed over cash aid to vulnerable Palestinian families in Rif Dimashq in an attempt to enable them to purchase fuel supplies. After |
2020-01-30 | View |
Hamas Issues 7th Annual Report about Palestinians from Syria in LebanonHamas Office of Refugee Affairs issued its seventh annual report about the situation of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon in 2019, eight years after a tide of mass exodus |
2020-01-30 | View |
Thousands of Palestinian Families from Syria Torn ApartAfter eight years of conflict, Palestinian refugees in and from Syria continue to face significant humanitarian and protection needs. In the absence of a durable political settlement, intense hostilities and |
2020-01-30 | View |
"Displaced Palestinian Refugees in Jordan’s AlHadiqa Camp Launch Cry for Help"Palestinian families from Syria taking shelter in AlHadiqa refugee camp, in Ar-Ramtha city, situated in the far northwest of Jordan, continue to call on the international humanitarian institutions, UNRWA, and |
2020-01-30 | View |
Orphan Allowances Handed Over to Palestinian Children from Syria in LebanonAlSaraa Association, in cooperation with Sahabat AlAqsa Foundation and Helwan Association, handed over orphan allowances to 150 Palestinian children from Syria in Lebanon. The sum covers cash aid for November |
2020-01-29 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonSahabat AlAqsa Foundation distributed blankets to some 100 displaced Palestinian families from Syria in Lebanon. Over 470,000 refugees are registered with UNRWA in Lebanon. About 45 per cent |
2020-01-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmed AlAmad Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian refugee Ahmed Shahada AlAmad, born in 1968, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons. Ahmed, a resident of Yarmouk refugee camp, was kidnapped from AlZahira neighborhood |
2020-01-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released after 8 Years in Syrian JailsPalestinian refugee Essam Zuheir AlRdeif, a resident of Daraa camp, south of Syria, was released on Monday following eight years in the Sednaya military prison, in Damascus. Updated statistics by |
2020-01-29 | View |
Meeting Held in Istanbul to Discuss Situation of Palestinians of SyriaThe Palestinian Investor Union, in cooperation with the Palestinian community in Turkey, convened on Monday a meeting in Istanbul to discuss the situation of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Turkey |
2020-01-29 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Refugee Camps Denounce Outages in Telecommunications NetworkResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees have railed against the blackouts in the landline service and internet connection for over 30 days. Civilians said local authorities attributed the breakdown |
2020-01-28 | View |
45 Palestinian Residents of Hama’s AlAyedeen Camp Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaAGPS documented the death of 54 Palestinian residents of AlAyedeen Camp in Hama between March 15, 2011 and November 2020. The list includes 28 refugees who were tortured to death |
2020-01-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Kidney DonationPalestinian refugee from Syria Mahmoud Hdeiri, from AlNeirab refugee camp, in Aleppo, has launched appeals for a kidney donation to save his life before it is too late. Mahmoud is |
2020-01-28 | View |
Palestinian Newborn Dies of Medical Neglect in Lebanon50-day-old Palestinian baby girl Rasha Issa died on Sunday following weeks of struggle against a life-threatening disease in a Lebanese hospital. The family said Rasha suffers congenital heart defects and |
2020-01-28 | View |
Fuel Supplies Distributed in Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFuel supplies have been distributed in Aleppo’s Handarat Camp for Palestine refugees, north of Syria. Lists of concerned families were prepared sometime earlier using smart cards. Some 50 registered families |
2020-01-27 | View |
Maintenance Works Ongoing in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPro-government sources in Syria said excavation works have been ongoing west of Yarmouk Camp to repair the main water tank in the area. Reports have also emerged on upcoming rubble-clearance |
2020-01-27 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Denounce Mistreatment by Bank StaffPalestinian refugees in Lebanon have called on UNRWA to take urgent action in response to the mistreatment they have reportedly been subjected to by the staff members of Bank MED |
2020-01-27 | View |
AGPS: 616 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsAGPS documented the death of 616 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government prisons since the outburst of the bloody warfare. Updated statistics by AGPS indicate that 1,780 Palestinian |
2020-01-27 | View |
Campaign against Stray Dogs Launched in Syria’s Palestinian Refugee CampsLocal authorities in AlSayeda Zeinab, Hjeira, AlSabina, AlHusainiya, and AlDhiabiya, home to hundreds of Palestinian refugee families, have embarked on a campaign to eliminate stray dogs from the area. Over |
2020-01-26 | View |
Missile Slammed Into Vicinities of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA number of missiles rocked the vicinities of Aleppo’s AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees. No injuries were reported among civilians. Activists said the missiles were most probably unleashed by opposition |
2020-01-26 | View |
3 Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Syrian Security ForcesThree residents of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, were arreste by the Syrian security forces. An AGPS reporter said security forces from the Saasaa Branch arrested |
2020-01-26 | View |
Thousands of Palestinian Students Facing Serious Challenges in SyriaMore than eight years of deadly warfare have imperiled the quality of education and access to educational facilities in the ravaged Syrian territories. Palestinian schoolchildren and university students continue to |
2020-01-26 | View |
3 Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 6th YearThree Palestinian brothers from AlTaamari family, sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, have been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the sixth consecutive year. The refugees were identified as: Khaled Jamal |
2020-01-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Join Pro-Jerusalem Vigil Held in TurkeyA number of Palestinian refugees from Syria took part in a Friday vigil staged in AlFateh Mosque square to speak out against Israeli violations in occupied Jerusalem and in solidarity |
2020-01-25 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Stranded in Violence-Prone Greek Camp Sound Distress SignalsSome 465 Palestinian refugees from Syria have been deeply concerned about their fate in the tension-stricken Moria camp, pitched on the Greek island of Lesbos. Frequent fire outbreaks, suicide attempts |
2020-01-25 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Drown in Evros RiverTwo Palestinian refugees from Syria were pronounced dead after they drowned on the perilous journey across the Evros River, near the Turkish-Greek borders. An AGPS reporter said the victims are |
2020-01-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Detained in Thailand Launch Cry for HelpA number of Palestinian refugees from Syria held at the IDC detention center in Bangkok, in Thailand, have appealed to the international human rights and humanitarian institutions to urgently work |
2020-01-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Salam Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Ahmad Saad AlDeen Salam has been secretly held in Syrian government jails since 2014. Ahmed was kidnapped on January 5, 2014 from Ali AlWahsh street, in Hjeira town |
2020-01-24 | View |
Sweden Sets Tough Eligibility Criteria for Palestinian Asylum SeekersPalestinian refugees from Syria in Sweden told AGPS that the Swedish Immigration Agency has imposed tough conditions on refugees holding temporary visas and wishing to obtain permanent visas. The refugees |
2020-01-24 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Appeal for Transfer of UNRWA Cash AidPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon said they have been unable to withdraw financial aid disbursed by UNRWA from local banks due to technical problems. A number of refugees said |
2020-01-24 | View |
Over 4,022 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead due to War-Related IncidentsAGPS has documented the death of 4,022 Palestinian refugees in Syria, including 484 women and girls, since 2011 as a result of war-related incidents. 1,987 refugees were pronounced |
2020-01-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Hasan Leyla Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Hasan Ziad Layla, aged 26, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state prisons for the 7th consecutive year. Hasan was kidnapped by Syrian security forces from |
2020-01-23 | View |
Relief Campaign Kick-Started for Palestinians from Syria in LebanonActivists have embarked on a relief campaign aiming to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable Palestinian families from Syria in Lebanon. The activists called on Palestinian refugees in Europe |
2020-01-23 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Sudan Enduring Exacerbated ConditionsNearly 1,000 Palestinians from Syria have been subjected to abject living conditions in Sudan, where they are treated as foreigners rather than asylum-seekers. Relief institutions have failed to live |
2020-01-23 | View |
12 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Fatally Shot by Turkish Gendarmerie12 Palestinian refugees, including three women and a child, were gunned down by Turkish gendarmerie as they attempted to enter the Turkish territories, fleeing war-torn Syria. The list of casualties |
2020-01-23 | View |
Cash Aid Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA has transferred cash aids for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of 150,000 Lebanese pounds and |
2020-01-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muawiya AlFout Secretly Jailed in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Muawiya AlFout, aged 36, has been secretly detained in Syria’s state run lock-ups for the seventh consecutive year. Muawiya was kidnapped by Syrian government forces on September 20 |
2020-01-22 | View |
248 Palestinian Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Fall Prey to Enforced Disappearance in Syrian JailsSome 248 Palestinian residents of Khan Eshieh Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, among them women and children, have been secretly held in Syrian government jails. The detainees’ fates and |
2020-01-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Families Facing Squalid Humanitarian Condition in Syria’s AlBal CampSome 25 displaced Palestinian families taking refuge in ramshackle and poorly-equipped tents set up in AlBal Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo’s northern outskirts, north of Syria, continue to launch |
2020-01-22 | View |
Water Sanitation Works Launched in Yarmouk CampThe General Water Company in Damascus embarked on maintenance works to rehabilitate the power network in Yarmouk refugee camp. According to government sources, maintenance works have been ongoing in Yarmouk’s |
2020-01-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Suffer Economic Hardship in SyriaPalestinian refugees in Syria continue to launch cries for help over their deteriorating humanitarian condition due to the sharp decrease in the exchange rate of the Syrian pound compared to |
2020-01-21 | View |
Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Woman Appeals for Urgent TreatmentA Palestinian woman displaced from Syria to Lebanon has appealed to UNRWA, Palestinian factions, the Palestinian embassy in Lebanon, and the concerned international humanitarian organizations to help her secure treatment |
2020-01-21 | View |
Missing Palestinian Refugee Drowns off Croatian SeashoreGerman police on Sunday told a relative of the Palestinian refugee Ahmed Khalil Ibrahim, born in 1974, that the latter drowned at sea. Ahmed’s relative Tareq Abu Omar said the |
2020-01-21 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in TurkeyKhayra Ummah organization handed over food parcels and coal to displaced Palestinian families in a number of Turkish provinces. The move saw the day in cooperation with the Islamic Society |
2020-01-20 | View |
Migrant Boat from Lebanon Disembarks in CyprusA boat carrying 12 irregular migrants which set sail from Lebanon’s seashore landed in Cyprus a couple of days ago. The boat was intercepted by the Turkish and Cyprian coast |
2020-01-20 | View |
Palestinian Families in Daraa Camp Left without Water for 15th DayResidents of the northern neighborhoods of Daraa camp said they have been left without water for nearly 15 days running. Civilians attributed the water scarcity to the closure of water |
2020-01-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Yarmouk Camp Receives Hamlet Talent Award in DenmarkPalestinian young man from Syria Ahmed Abdul Mahmoud, aged 24, received the 2019 Hamlet Talent Prize after his company came on top of the list of projects established by young |
2020-01-20 | View |
Head of U.N. Palestine Refugee Agency: Difficult Year Ahead, amid Israeli PressureThe interim head of the U.N. agency that aids Palestinian refugees on Thursday accused pro-Israel groups of lobbying foreign parliaments to stop donations, even as it struggled to recover |
2020-01-19 | View |
Clashes Flare Up at Greek Migrant CampViolent clashes erupted in Moria refugee camp, set up on the Greek island of Lesbos. Fighting reportedly erupted by Afghan and Arab migrants using sticks and sharp weapons. Greek police |
2020-01-19 | View |
PLO Delegation Shows Up in DamascusA PLO delegation led by member of the Executive Committee Azzam AlAhmad, has been spotted in Damascus. Member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Wassel Abu Yousef |
2020-01-19 | View |
Palestinians of Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Urgent Action by PLOPalestinian refugees have called on the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) to live up to its political and moral obligations regarding their unending cries for help. In appeals emailed to AGPS |
2020-01-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Look Out for New Decisions as Greece Sets Up New Asylum MinistryPalestinian refugees have voiced eagerness for positive moves regarding their demands for humanitarian asylum after the center-right Greek government announced on Wednesday its decision to establish a separate ministry of |
2020-01-18 | View |
Committee of Displaced Palestinians Meets with UNRWA Director in SidonRepresentatives of the Committee of Displaced Families met on Wednesday, January 15, with the head of UNRWA office in Sidon, Ibrahim AlKhatib. The committee sounded the alarm over the squalid |
2020-01-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Denounce Absence of Humanitarian AssistanceDisplaced Palestinian families from Syria in AlMiya wa Miya camp, in Lebanon’s southern city of Sidon, continue to launch distress signals over the exacerbated humanitarian condition. High rates of unemployment |
2020-01-18 | View |
Despite Hardship, Palestinian Refugee Students in Northern Syria Achieve Excellent ResultsA number of displaced Palestinian students who have been taking shelter in poorly-equipped tents north of Syria have achieved outstanding academic results, despite the traumatic effects of the Syrian warfare |
2020-01-18 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in TurkeyKhayra Ummah organization handed over food parcels and coal to displaced Palestinian families in the Turkish provinces, of Konya and Kayseri Kerman. The move saw the day in cooperation with |
2020-01-17 | View |
Protests by Palestinian Refugees Ongoing in Sweden over Rejected Asylum ApplicationsPalestinian refugees continue to rally in Gustaf Adolfs torg, a town square located in central Gothenburg, Sweden, protesting the rejection of their applications for asylum by the Swedish migration authorities |
2020-01-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies in Syria ShootoutsPalestinian refugee Bassam Mohamed Abdul Fattah, nicknamed AlJoudi, died of wounds he sustained some 35 days earlier as he joined fierce clashes alongside Liwaa AlQuds group, affiliated with the Syria |
2020-01-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Denied Humanitarian Asylum in Neighboring CountriesPalestinian refugees from Syria have been denied easy access to neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and North African countries. The Turkish embassies have suspended visas for Palestinian refugees |
2020-01-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Take Part in Arabic Language Seminar in SyriaPalestinian refugees from Syria took part in a seminar about the Arabic Language held at the headquarters of the Columbus Center in the Austrian capital Vienna. Speakers tackled difficulties in |
2020-01-16 | View |
Holders of Palestinian Authority Passports Allowed to Renew Touristic Visas in TurkeyHead of the Palestinian refugee community in Istanbul, Hazem Antar, said Turkish officials told him Palestinians with Palestinian Authority passports are not prohibited from having their touristic visas renewed. Speaking |
2020-01-16 | View |
Pro-Gov’t Armed Group in Syria Call for Military ConscriptionCalls were circulated by Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, to push for military conscription. Activists have accused the armed group of forcing Palestinian youths taking shelter |
2020-01-16 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian activists and civil society institutions have raised alarm bells over the deteriorating humanitarian condition of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Activists said displaced Palestinian families in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region have |
2020-01-16 | View |
Food Aid Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Families North of SyriaThe European AlWafaa Campaign distributed on Monday food parcels to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families taking refuge in I’zaz refugee camp and Efrin area, north of Syria. Families taking shelter |
2020-01-15 | View |
Palestinian Woman Aesha AlKafri Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Aesha Mohamed AlKafri, born in 1968, has been secretly incarcerated in Syrian government jails for seven years running. Aesha, a resident of Palestine Street in Yarmouk refugee camp |
2020-01-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee among 171 Migrants Intercepted in IzmirA total of 171 irregular migrants, including women and children who were trying to reach Greece's islands, were held by Turkish Coast Guard on January 13, 2019 in Menderes |
2020-01-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Overburdened by Travel Document FeeesThousands of Palestinians from Syria who have fled to other destinations have been unable to pay the steep fees of visa-renewal procedures in the new destinations. Renewing travel documents costs |
2020-01-15 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Release of Refugee Woman from Egyptian JailActivists and relatives of a Palestinian refugee from Syria have appealed to the Palestine Embassy in Egypt, human rights organizations, and civil society institutions to urge the Egyptian authorities to |
2020-01-15 | View |
Palestinian Girl Israa Khalil Held in Syria Jails since 2013Palestinian refugee Israa Mohamed Khalil has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Activists quoted an ex-detainee released from Syrian lock-ups as reporting that the |
2020-01-14 | View |
Majority of Palestinians Reject PLA’s Engagement in Syrian ConflictWhile a number of Palestinians have supported the involvement of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) in the Syrian war, the majority oppose such a military intervention, saying the Palestinians should |
2020-01-14 | View |
Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Dire Conditions in 2019Living conditions in Khan Dannun camp sharply deteriorated in 2019 due to the lack of financial resources and high unemployment rates wrought by the raging warfare. A transportation crisis has |
2020-01-14 | View |
AGPS Calls on Palestinian Families to Report Cases of Enforced Disappearance in SyriaAGPS calls on Palestinian families to register the names of their relatives who have been detained, missing, or killed in war-torn Syria on the group’s official website. Families wishing to |
2020-01-14 | View |
23 Migrants Die after Europe-Bound Vessels SinkAt least 12 people have drowned when a boat loaded with asylum seekers sank in the Ionian Sea, according to Greece's coast guard. "So far 12 bodies have |
2020-01-13 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Raise Concerns over Health Risks of Heating SmokesDesperate for warmth, displaced Palestinian and Syrian families taking refuge in under-equipped camps and substandard facilities north of Syria have been burning their clothes and plastic materials to stave off |
2020-01-13 | View |
4 Missiles Slammed Into Vicinities of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFour missiles fell near AlNeirab refugee camp, in Aleppo. No injuries were reported. Activists said the rockets were most probably unleashed by opposition squads in Syria. All the way through |
2020-01-13 | View |
Palestinians in Syria’s Khan Eshieh Camp Facing Squalid Humanitarian ConditionPalestinian families taking shelter in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, have appealed to the United Nations Works and Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) |
2020-01-13 | View |
Relief Items Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Families North of SyriaThe Turkish Orphanage distributed food aids and relief items to displaced families in Deir Ballout and Muhammadiya refugee camps, north of Syria, in an attempt to alleviate their suffering. Palestinian |
2020-01-12 | View |
Parents Denounce Mistreatment against Palestinian Child by School Teacher in Khan Dannun Refugee CampThe family of Palestinian refugee child Yamen Mohamed Hamid said their son was heavily beaten by an instructor at Jericho School, in Khan Dannoun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif |
2020-01-12 | View |
Palestinian University Student Missing in DamascusPalestinian university student Omran Ahmad AlAzoun, from Yarmouk Camp, has gone missing in Damascus after he walked out of the College Of Mechanical And Electrical Engineering on way to the |
2020-01-12 | View |
Nightmare of Devastation in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp Haunts Palestinian SchoolchildrenPalestinian refugees in Syria have to walk past the debris of war everyday to reach their schools in nearby suburbs, enduring a scary journey that never ceases to remind them |
2020-01-12 | View |
New Novel Narrates Plight of Palestinians of Yarmouk CampPalestinian writer and critic Nardine Abbas Matar Abu Nabaa released her novel entitled “Seven Hard Years”, published by Dar ElMarafa in Cairo. The novel narrates the plight of displacement and |
2020-01-11 | View |
Palestinians in Khan Eshieh Refugee Camp Facing Deteriorating Humanitarian ConditionResidents of Khan Eshieh refugee camp, located in the western outskirts of Rif Dimashq, continue to denounce their squalid humanitarian condition and the absence of vital services in the area |
2020-01-11 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Palestinian Children North of SyriaSchoolchildren at AlArkam School, in Nazareth city, in Palestinian territories occupied in 1948, donated a sum of 3,000 USD to children in the northern Syrian province of Idlib and |
2020-01-11 | View |
Humanitarian Aid Dispatched from 1948 Occupied Palestine to Displaced Families in IdlibAid convoys from Palestinian territories occupied in 1948 (present-day Israel) have reached northern Syria in an attempt to assist displaced Palestinian and Syrian families seeking refuge in Idlib province after |
2020-01-11 | View |
Palestinian Family Distressed as 2 Sons Drown on Migration RoutePalestinian youths Mohamed and Muayad Khaled Dalati, from Yarmouk Camp, were pronounced dead after they drowned off the Aegean coast, trying to reach Europe. The refugees boarded a migrant vessel |
2020-01-11 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Extra-Judicial Execution South of SyriaAn armed militia affiliated with the Syrian government executed three residents of Daraa, south of Syria, without trial. The victims are Palestinian brothers Abdullah Abdul Kader Jaber and his brother |
2020-01-11 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Displaced Families North of SyriaThe Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development distributed food items to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in northern Syria. Families taking shelter in Efrin region and Maarat AlNu’men |
2020-01-10 | View |
56 Palestinians from Syria Drowned on Migration Route56 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 |
2020-01-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Sweden after Authorities Deny Them Right to AsylumPalestinian refugees have staged a vigil in Gustaf Adolfs torg, a town square located in central Gothenburg, Sweden, protesting the rejection of their applications for asylum by the Swedish migration |
2020-01-10 | View |
UNRWA: Palestinians from Syria Facing Dire Conditions in JordanUNRWA’s Commissioner-General, Christian Saunders, said Palestine refugees in Jordan, including Palestine Refugees from Syria (PRS), face social and economic hardships with dwindling employment opportunities, particularly for women and young people |
2020-01-10 | View |
Yarmouk Children Join Schools outside Their CampPalestinian children taking refuge in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, have joined their schools in AlZahira area after Yarmouk schools were damaged in the warfare. Education chief in Yarmouk Camp, Walid |
2020-01-09 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Health Risks of Garbage BurningCivilians taking shelter in Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, raised concerns over the health hazards inflicted by garbage burning across residential alleyways. The residents said local |
2020-01-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Assassinated in Southern SyriaPalestinian refugee Husain Amin AlLaheibi, born in 1995, was assassinated by anonymous gunmen on Tuesday in AlMuzeireeb town, in Daraa’s western outskirts. An AGPS correspondent said Dhiaa was fatally shot |
2020-01-09 | View |
AGPS: 70 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead in 2019AGPS documented the death of 70 Palestinian refugees in 2019, down from 276 in 2018. The list includes 50 civilians, among them three women and eight children. 29 Palestinians from |
2020-01-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mootaz Bakr Secretly Held in Syrian Prison for 7th YearThe family of the Palestinian refugee Mootaz Mohamed Bakr, a resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, continues to appeal to the human rights institutions to work on revealing their son’s |
2020-01-08 | View |
Cash-Stripped Palestinian Refugees Deprived of UNRWA Aid North of SyriaPalestinian refugees in northern Syria continue to rail against the apathy maintained by the UN Works and Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) regarding their appeals for urgent humanitarian assistance |
2020-01-08 | View |
Rights Group Condemns Arbitrary Arrests Targeting Palestinian Refugees South of DamascusThe Violations Documentation Center in Syria (VDC) strongly condemned the recent abduction sweep launched by Syrian security forces against Palestinian students south of Damascus. VDC expressed deep concern over projected |
2020-01-08 | View |
Palestinian Activist Urges Palestinian Refugees to Wage Legal Battle to Return to Yarmouk CampPalestinian lawyer Nour AlDeen AlSaman, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, called on Palestinian refugees who used to take shelter in the camp to file lawsuits in order to return to |
2020-01-08 | View |
Palestinian Brother Drowns off Aegean Coast, Brother MissingPalestinian refugee Mohamed Khaled Dalati, raised in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, was pronounced dead after he drowned off the Aegean seashore. His brother Khaled has gone missing. The refugees boarded a |
2020-01-08 | View |
Palestinian Woman Wahiba Abu Jamous Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian JailPalestinian refugee Wahiba Muhy AlDeen Abu Jamous, from Yarmouk Camp, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons for nearly five years. Wahiba along with her husband and |
2020-01-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Slam Tough Citizenship Conditions Set by TurkeyThe Turkish government stipulated that Palestinian refugees with Palestinian travel documents wishing to obtain Turkish citizenship must be owners of a property worth 250,000 USD, have a fixed investment |
2020-01-07 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Refugee Camp Denounce Bread CrisisResidents 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 |
2020-01-07 | View |
2 Palestinians from Yarmouk Camp Pronounced Dead in IdlibTwo Palestinian refugees from Yarmouk Camp were killed in the northern Syrian province of Idlib after they fought alongside the Syrian opposition groups against government forces. Their names have been |
2020-01-07 | View |
Over 37,000 Irregular Migrants Deported from Turkey in 2019Since the eruption of the bloody civil war in Syria in 2011, Turkey has taken in millions of refugees who fled their country, making Turkey the world’s top refugee-hosting country |
2020-01-06 | View |
Over 30 Migrants Sustain Food-Borne Infections on Greek IslandMore than 30 cases of food poisoning have been spotted among migrants taking refuge on the Greek island of Leros, according to activists. The affected migrants, mostly children, were taken |
2020-01-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Urge UNRWA to Deliver Much-Needed Food AidPalestinian refugees in Syria have called on the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) to resume its food |
2020-01-06 | View |
56 Palestinian Children Arrested by Syrian Security Forces South of Damascus56 Palestinian children were arrested by the Syrian security forces in Yalda town, south of Damascus, after schoolchildren from AlJarmak School tore a poster of the Syrian president. An AGPS |
2020-01-06 | View |
Leisure Activities Held for Children in Syria’s AlAyedeen Campleisure activities were held by the Palestinian Scouts Club in Hums, where hundreds of Palestinian refugee children have been born and raised. Palestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hums |
2020-01-05 | View |
Deaths Reported as Migrant Boat Sinks Off Turkish CoastEight people, including three women, have drowned after a boat carrying migrants sank off Turkey's Aegean coast, Turkey's Ministry of Interior has said. A ministry statement on Friday |
2020-01-05 | View |
General Authority for Refugees Urges UNRWA to Follow Up on Situation in Palestinian Refugee CampsThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) urged the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to enhance its follow-up mechanisms in 2020 regarding the situation |
2020-01-05 | View |
AGPS: 616 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsAGPS documented the death of 616 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government prisons since the outburst of the bloody warfare. Updated statistics by AGPS indicate that 1,780 Palestinian |
2020-01-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rail Against Horrendous Conditions on Greek IslandPalestinian and Syrian migrants who have sought shelter in Moria refugee camp, pitched on the Greek island of Mytilene, took to the streets, speaking up against the squalid humanitarian conditions |
2020-01-04 | View |
Humanitarian Condition in Syria’s AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Exacerbated by Stray DogsResidents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to raise concerns over their children’s safety as packs of stray dogs continue to be spotted in and around |
2020-01-04 | View |
Palestinians Sheltered in Syria's Alayedeen Camp of Hama City Sound Distress SignalsPalestinians taking shelter in AlYedeen Camp in Hama have been facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation as a result of the price leap, absence of stable financial resources, the sharp shortage |
2020-01-04 | View |
AGPS: Over 100 Palestinian Women Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian JailsAGPS has documented the secret detention of 109 Palestinian women and girls in Syria’s government prisons. AGPS also documented the death of over 30 Palestinian women and girls under torture |
2020-01-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Nidhal Mohamed Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian State JailPalestinian refugee Nidhal Ismail Mohammed, who used to take shelter in Jilin, south of Syria, has been locked up in Syrian state jails for the seventh consecutive year. His family |
2020-01-03 | View |
35 Palestinian Members of Fatah AlIntifada Group Killed in Syria’s WarfareAGPS 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 |
2020-01-03 | View |
Palestinian Child Injured by Bullet Fire in SyriaFive-year-old Palestinian child Mustafa Rami, raised in Syria’s Jaramana refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, was injured by bullet fire on the New Year’s eve. The Emergency Department at Syria’s Health |
2020-01-03 | View |
UNRWA Says Resettlement of Palestine Refugees Falls outside of Its MandateDirector General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Lebanon, Claudio Cordone, said resettling Palestinian refugees in a third country does not make part |
2020-01-03 | View |
Relief Aids Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Families North of SyriaThe Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development distributed fuel supplies to families displaced from Maarat AlNomen to Harnaboush town, north of Syria. The charity also installed 16 residential |
2020-01-02 | View |
Documentation Center Calls on Palestinians in Aleppo’s Outskirts to Sign Up for Identity DocumentsThe Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria called on displaced Palestinian refugees in Idlib and Aleppo’s northern suburbs to show up at the center in order to register |
2020-01-02 | View |
Murderer of Palestinian Refugee and Her Daughter Sentenced to DeathThe Damascus Criminal Court issued on Tuesday a death sentence against the 20-year-old student Fares Haitham Taameh, on charges of killing the Palestinian doctor Lara Hisham Hasan Shehadeh and her |
2020-01-02 | View |
4,013 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead until End of 2019AGPS has documented the death of 4,013 Palestinian refugees from Syria, including hundreds of women and children, since 2011, as a result of war-related incidents. AGPS found out that |
2020-01-02 | View |
Bread Loafs Distributed to Displaced Palestinians North of SyriaAhl AlKheir charity distributed on Tuesday bread loafs to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, in the northern Syrian province of Idlib, in an |
2020-01-01 | View |
“Palestinians of Syria: Between Violation of Rights and Challenges of Identity” Sees the DayOmran Strategic Studies Center has published a book entitled “Palestinians of Syria…Violation of Rights and Identity Challenges” written by lawyer Ayman Fahmi Abu Hashem. The 100-page book tackles the repercussions |
2020-01-01 | View |
DFLP: 75% of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Fled their CampsMember of the political bureau of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) in Syria, Hasan Abdul Hamid, said the warfare led to the displacement of 58% of |
2020-01-01 | View |
18 Palestinian Journalists Killed in War-Torn SyriaIn data released on the Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Journalists, marked on December 31, AGPS said it has kept record of the death and abduction of several Palestinian journalists |
2020-01-01 | View |
Fuel Supplies Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families North of SyriaThe Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development handed over fuel supplies to 188 Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk and Khan Eshieh refugee camps to the northern Syrian province |
2019-12-31 | View |
Palestinians among 107 Irregular Migrants Arrested by Turkish Coast GuardThe Turkish Coast Guard arrested on Sunday 107 irregular immigrants in the Turkish Aegean province of Aydin as they attempted to illegally disembark on Greek islands. Turkish Coast Guard also |
2019-12-31 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Demand Urgent Action by Power MinistryRepresentatives of AlSabina town and its refugee camp visited on Monday the office of the Electricity Ministry in Damascus and updated Syrian officials on the frequent power outages rocking the |
2019-12-31 | View |
Palestinians Refugees Continue to Defy Traumatizing Weight of Syria WarfareHundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have achieved success stories, despite the traumatic upshots wrought by the daily scenes of bloodshed and destruction across the embattled Syrian territories. This |
2019-12-31 | View |
178 Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Camp Missing in War-Torn Syria178 Palestinian residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, have gone missing in Syria since the outburst of the conflict. Updated data by AGPS indicates that 331 Palestinian refugees, including 37 |
2019-12-31 | View |
Palestinian Group Engaged in Pro-Govt Battles in Syria’s Idlib ProvinceThe Free Palestine Movement, affiliated with the Syrian government, said on its Facebook page, that it has been taking part in military operations alongside the Syrian government forces in Idlib’s |
2019-12-30 | View |
5 Members of Liwaa AlQuds Battalion Killed in SyriaLiwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, announced the death of five gunmen in Deir AlZor, east of Syria. Another military commander was injured. The group said |
2019-12-30 | View |
Debris Clearance Ongoing in AlHajar AlAswadDebris clearance works have been ongoing around the main access road of AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, south of Damascus, in an attempt to smooth civilians’ movement across the area. The move |
2019-12-30 | View |
Proposed Rehabilitation Plan Seeks to Alter Demographic Character of Yarmouk CampReports have emerged on social media networks about a new organizational plan for Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, which aims at altering the camp’s demographic identity. A Palestinian |
2019-12-30 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families North of SyriaThe Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development handed over urgent aids, including fuel and meals, to 300 displaced Palestinian families in Idlib’s outskirts, north of Syria. Six makeshift |
2019-12-29 | View |
Extrajudicial Executions Ongoing in Syrian Gov’t Prisons, Warns Rights GroupThe Syrian Commission for Releasing Detainees said the Syrian government continues to carry out arbitrary executions based on illicit court verdicts. Head of the commission, lawyer Fahd Moussa, told AlQuds |
2019-12-29 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of 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 |
2019-12-29 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Evacuated from Lebanon’s AlRashidya Refugee CampA number of Palestinian families from Syria have been evacuated from their homes in AlRashidiya refugee camp, south of Lebanon, after heavy rains brought severe flooding on their tents and |
2019-12-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ubaida Alyan Secretly Jailed in Syria for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Ubaida Alyan, aged 24, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups. Alyan was kidnapped by the government troops stationed in AlZahira, in Damascus, on March |
2019-12-28 | View |
8 Palestinian Residents of Rukn Aldeen Community Killed in War-Torn SyriaEight Palestinian refugees from Rukn AlDeen community, in Damascus, were pronounced dead since the outbreak of the conflict in Syria. The list of victims includes four Palestinian refugees who were |
2019-12-28 | View |
Homes Flooded by Rain Downpours in Syria’s AlSabina Camp for Palestine RefugeesDisplaced Palestinian families in AlSabina refugee camp, in Damascus, have voiced deep concerns over the upshots of the heavy rains that swamped residential neighborhoods in an area that has been |
2019-12-28 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Shorn of Basic Rights in EgyptPalestinian 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 |
2019-12-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Take Part in Qudsaya WorkshopThe Danish Red Cross and the Charity Commission for Relief of Palestinian People concluded a vocational training program in Qudsaya area, in Rif Dimashq. Over 20 female Palestinian refugees joined |
2019-12-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Baltaji Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Subhi Baltaji, born in 1965, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons for the fourth consecutive year. A resident of Aleppo province, north of |
2019-12-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Injured in Mine Explosion in Syrian DesertPalestinian refugee Shadi Hadid, from Liwaa AlQuds group, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, was injured after a mine went off in the Syria Desert. He is a resident of |
2019-12-27 | View |
UNRWA Delivers Winter Allowances to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA has disbursed winter allowances to displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon. Concerned refugees living in areas higher than 500 meters above sea level received a sum of 565 |
2019-12-27 | View |
80-Year-old Palestinian Woman Homeless in LebanonPalestinian refugee Umm Khaled, aged 86, has gone homeless in the Lebanese territories, to which she fled from war-torn Syria. Umm Khaled, who used to take shelter in Syria’s Yarmouk |
2019-12-27 | View |
Switzerland Resumes Funding for Palestine Refugee AgencySwitzerland said on Friday it had resumed aids to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the New Arab news site has |
2019-12-26 | View |
UN: Only 1% of Stranded Migrant Children in Greek Camps Go to SchoolOnly one percent of some 12,000 migrant children stuck in limbo in desperate conditions at refugee camps on Greek islands have had access to school, the UN said Monday |
2019-12-26 | View |
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Drinking-Water ScarcityResidents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, said they have been enduring an acute dearth in drinking water since early April 2014. Civilians said maintenance works have |
2019-12-26 | View |
Winter Storm Loulou Brings Severe Flooding on Palestinian Refugee Camps in LebanonWinter storm Loulou rocking the Lebanese territories has brought heavy rain and strong wind to Lebanon, causing severe flash flooding and high winds in areas where thousands of Palestinian refugees |
2019-12-26 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Brazil Facing Dire ConditionsHundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria who have reached Brazil as they rummaged around for a safe shelter have gone through tough conditions. The refugees have reportedly been denied access |
2019-12-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in AlNeirab Camp Appeal for Gas, Fuel SuppliesPalestinians taking refuge in AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo, north of Syria, have launched urgent appeals for gas and fuel supplies needed for cooking and heating. The residents said local markets |
2019-12-25 | View |
Palestinians Refugees Arrested in Southern Damascus SweepA number of Palestinian young men were arrested in an abrupt arrest campaign launched by the Syrian security forces on Monday south of Damascus province. The arrests were carried out |
2019-12-25 | View |
Free Palestine Movement announced the death of one of it's membersThe Free Palestine Movement announced the death of Palestinian refugee Ahmad Mohamed Khatab on December 22 as he fought alongside Syrian government forces in Salma town, in Latakia outskirts. |
2019-12-25 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Refugee Dies under Torture in Syrian JailSpecial sources told AGPS that an elderly Palestinian refugee has been tortured to death in Syrian government prisons, where he had been held for years. AGPS has kept his name |
2019-12-25 | View |
Winter Aids Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in Greek CampsShaghaf volunteering foundation distributed food parcels and winter garments to displaced Palestinian families taking refuge in Vathi camp, set up on Samos Island, and in another camp set up on |
2019-12-24 | View |
Japan Contributes over US$ 11 Million for Palestine RefugeesThe Government of Japan signed on Saturday two contribution agreements amounting to 1,214,000,000 Japanese Yen (approximately US$ 11.15 million) with the United Nations Relief and Works |
2019-12-24 | View |
Khan Dannun Camp Subjected to Dire Humanitarian ConditionsResidents of Khan Dannun Camp have been enduring abject living conditions as a result of the price leap, lack of basic services, and water and power blackouts. Civilians said they |
2019-12-24 | View |
244 Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Camp Secretly Locked Up in Syrian Jails244 Palestinian residents of Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, have been secretly held in Syrian dungeons. The list includes 23 women. AGPS continues to urge the Syrian authorities to reveal |
2019-12-24 | View |
Relief Aids Distributed to Palestinians from Syria South of TurkeyKhayra Ummah Organization handed over food aids to Palestinian families from Syria in the southern Turkish city of Osmaniye as part of the “Warmth and Peace” winter aid campaign for |
2019-12-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Amjad Mootassem Held in Syrian Jail for 5th Consecutive YearPalestinian refugee Amjad Mahmoud Mootassem has been held in Syrian government prisons for the fifth year running. Mootassem was arrested by Syrian security forces in November 2014 from AlMasna’ area |
2019-12-23 | View |
Palestinian Boy from Syria Wins Best Player Award from Swedish Soccer ClubPalestinian refugee from Syria Taher Salah Talal was granted the Best Player Award in Helsingborg football club in Sweden. Ahmas was raised in Syria’s Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees |
2019-12-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Stranded on Greek Island Appeal for Urgent Humanitarian ActionPalestinian refugees from Syria trapped on the Greek island of Samos have launched distress signals over their alarming humanitarian condition. An AGPS reporter said the refugees have been crammed in |
2019-12-23 | View |
Aids Handed Over to Expectant Women in Aleppo’s Handarat Refugee CampVolunteers from the Palestinian Red Crescent, in cooperation with the Danish Red Cross, distributed maternity backs for expectant mothers and newborns in Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. Palestinian |
2019-12-22 | View |
Workshop Held by UNRWA Student Parliament in BeirutOn November 23, UNRWA’s 22 newly elected members of the third Agency-wide Student Parliament (ASP), representing all of the Agency’s fields of operation – Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the |
2019-12-22 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Woman in Lebanon Appeals for Urgent TreatmentPalestinian refugee from Syria Izdihar Taleb Helal said she has been left without medical treatment for three months and has been unable to purchase much-needed medicines. Izdihar was diagnosed with |
2019-12-22 | View |
Palestinian Ex-Detainee Ahmad Khamis Held in Syrian Gov’t Prison for 6th MonthPalestinian ex-prisoner Ahmad Khamis, who had been released from Israeli jails as part of an Israel-Russian swap deal, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syria’s state-run prisons for the |
2019-12-22 | View |
Charcoal Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in TurkeyKhayra Ummah Organization distributed charcoal supplies donated by the Indonesian association KNRP to a number of displaced Palestinian families from Syria in the Turkish province of Antakya. The move comes |
2019-12-21 | View |
Palestinian Scholar Abdul Rahman Mohamed Ghuneim Passes AwayPalestinian writer and scholar Abdul Rahman Muhammad Ghuneim, member of the Palestinian National Council and president of the Palestinian Writers and Journalists Union in Syria, died at the age of |
2019-12-21 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Ahmad and Muhammed Awad Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian State JailPalestinian brothers Muhammed and Ahmad Awad have been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for the seventh year running. Muhammed, born in 1986, was arrested in Hama city on |
2019-12-21 | View |
Palestinian Students Honored in DamascusThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees paid tribute to a number of Palestinian students in Damascus who garnered the highest scores at their academic institutions. During a ceremony held |
2019-12-21 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Call for Urgent Aid Delivery by UNRWAA vigil was staged by the Association of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon outside of the office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in |
2019-12-21 | View |
Detergents Distributed in Refugee Camps North of SyriaThe IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation distributed on Wednesday children detergents to a number of displaced families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, in Efrin, north of Syria. Hundreds of |
2019-12-20 | View |
Greece to Push Back 10,000 Migrants to TurkeyGreece announced its intent to push back some 10,000 migrants to Turkey, amid heavy criticism leveled by human rights NGOs at the southeastern European country over mistreatment of new |
2019-12-20 | View |
Palestinian Boy Wins Silver Medal at Damascus Short Story Competition13-year-old Palestinian boy Majd AlDeen Kamal Eid, raised in AlSabina refugee camp, won the second prize of the so-called “My Story” competition for the best realistic short story held as |
2019-12-20 | View |
150,000 Palestinian Refugees Fled War-Torn Syria, Says AGPS on Int’l Migrants DayAGPS documentation team found out that over 150,000 Palestinian refugees have fled the Syrian territories, where 650,000 Palestinians used to take shelter prior to the outburst of the |
2019-12-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Kadri Ismail Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Govt for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Kadri Subhi Ismail, aged 49, has been held in Syrian government prisons since June 18, 2015. Kadri, a resident of Aleppo province, was kidnapped by Syrian security forces |
2019-12-19 | View |
Debris Clearance Kick-Started South of DamascusHead of AlHajar AlAswad city council Khaled Khamis announced the launch of debris clearance works on the main access road of AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, south of Damascus, in an attempt |
2019-12-19 | View |
PA Presidents Contributes $250,000 Million to Damascus HospitalDirector-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) Political Department, Ambassador Anwar Abdul Hadi, updated the director of the Palestinian Red Crescent in Syria, Atef Ibrahim, on the decision of the |
2019-12-19 | View |
Palestinian and Syrian Families Flee Deadly Shelling in Northern SyriaDozens of Palestinian and Syrian families have fled Idlib and nearby zones due to the heavy air strikes launched by Syrian and Russian fighter jets. Over the past week, Syrian |
2019-12-19 | View |
Cash Aids Transferred to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonKhayrah Ummah Association handed over winter clothes to Palestinian families from Syria in the Turkish city of Bursa as part of the “Warm and Peace” winter campaign launched by the |
2019-12-18 | View |
Winter Clothes Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in TurkeyUNRWA has transferred cash aids for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of 150,000 Lebanese Pounds (LP) |
2019-12-18 | View |
Syria’s AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Facing Water/Power BlackoutsAn acute water/power crisis continues to rock AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq. The residents said they have been forced to stay up all night until water is |
2019-12-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Talal Nizar Kilani Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Talel Nizar Kilani, born in 1971, continues to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of their missing relative. A resident of AlMansoura Street |
2019-12-18 | View |
615 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsPalestinian refugee Mohamed AlSirsawi, aged 50, has died under torture in a Syrian prison. His family was updated on his death a few days ago. He was a resident of |
2019-12-18 | View |
Palestinian Author Ahmad Jamil AlHasan Passes AwayPalestinian writer Ahmed Jamil AlHasan died on Sunday, December 15, in Damascus, at the age of 63. The writer was born in 1957, in the village of Sila Al-Harithiya, in |
2019-12-17 | View |
Lighting Improvement Project Launched in Neirab Camp for Palestine RefugeesA so-called “Nawerha Initiative” has been launched as part of the Shams Project kick-started in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, to enhance lighting across residential alleyways. A campaigner |
2019-12-17 | View |
Qatar, UNRWA Sign US$ 20.7 Million Agreement for Palestine RefugeesThe Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) signed an agreement on Sunday under which the |
2019-12-17 | View |
7 Years On, Tragic Traces of ‘Mig Massacre’ Still Present in Yarmouk CampDecember 16, 2019 marks the seventh anniversary of the so-called “Mig Massacre”, also known as “Abdul Kader AlHusaini massacre”, in reference to the onslaughts launched by the Syrian fighter jets |
2019-12-17 | View |
Winter Clothes Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Students in SyriaThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees, in partnership with UNRWA, distributed 175 boxes comprising winter clothes for displaced Palestinian schoolchildren in Sahnaya, in Rif Dimashq. Hundreds of families displaced |
2019-12-16 | View |
Austria Contributes EUR 2 Million to Support Palestine Refugee AgencyThe Government of Austria on Tuesday signed an agreement amounting to EUR 2 million with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) |
2019-12-16 | View |
UN Delegation Visits Aleppo’s AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesRepresentatives of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) showed up in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. The UN delegation, led by UNFPA’s Fabrizia Falcione, gained a closer look at |
2019-12-16 | View |
Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped With Gas ShortageDozens of cash-strapped families in AlHusainiya refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been deprived of gas supplies needed for cooking and heating. A resident said civilians have to |
2019-12-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tents Swamped by Heavy Rain on Greek IslandPalestinian refugees taking shelter on the Greek island of Kos said their tents have been uprooted and others have fallen apart as torrential downpours have swamped refugee camps set up |
2019-12-16 | View |
UN Extends Mandate of Palestine Refugee Agency for 3 YearsThe United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has passed the final vote to renew the mandate of the UN Palestine refugee agency for another three years, amid an ongoing probe into |
2019-12-15 | View |
Mismanagement Allegations Emerge against UNRWA Office in SyriaResidents of Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, accused UNRWA staff of mismanagement and nepotism. In a letter emailed to AGPS, the residents said signs of unfair recruitment |
2019-12-15 | View |
UNRWA Aids for Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon DelayedThe Association of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon said UNRWA’s winter allowances will be shelled out after December 17, 2019. The association attributed the delay to unexpected problems in |
2019-12-15 | View |
85 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Land on Greece Islands since Early DecemberPalestinian refugees continue to risk their lives onboard Greece-bound boats, fleeing war-torn Syria among other tension-stricken countries. An AGPS reporter said 85 Palestinian refugees from Syria have disembarked on such |
2019-12-15 | View |
Cash Aids Transferred to Palestinian Orphans in LebanonAlSaraa Association, in partnership with Friends of AlAqsa Association and Hilwan Group, distributed orphan allowances to Palestinian children from Syria taking refuge in Lebanon. The transferred sum covers aids for |
2019-12-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Omar Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian GovtPalestinian refugee Mohamed Omar, aged 53, has been secretly locked up in Syrian government penitentiaries for over six years in a row. The detainee was kidnapped by the Syrian security |
2019-12-14 | View |
21% of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Jordan Hold Syrian Travel DocumentsAn AGPS report titled “Palestinians from Syria in Jordan” and issued on December 3 said that 21% of Palestinian refugees who fled Syria to Jordan carry Syrian travel documents, 56% |
2019-12-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in LebanonDozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria rallied on Friday outside of the office of UNRWA director of operations in AlBadawi refugee camp, in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli to |
2019-12-14 | View |
5 Palestinian Refugees Assassinated in Syria’s AlMuzeireeb Town in 2019Palestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town, in Daraa’s western outskirts, south of Syria, have expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area as reports of assassination attempts have |
2019-12-14 | View |
Relief Campaign for Palestinians of Syria Launched in LebanonAlWafaa European Campaign launched a so-called “sos4refugees” relief campaign to provide urgent humanitarian assistance for Palestinians taking refuge across the Lebanese territories. The campaigners said the move will be launched |
2019-12-13 | View |
Palestinian Official: Families’ Return to Yarmouk Camp Hinges on National UnityEducation chief in Yarmouk Camp Walid AlKurdi said the return of displaced families to their homes in Yarmouk Camp requires unified positions by national Palestinian factions. In statements posted on |
2019-12-13 | View |
Handicrafts Exhibition Held in AlSayeda Zeinab CampPalestinian activists held an exhibition of handicrafts in AlSayeda Zeinab Palestinian refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq. Representatives of Palestinian factions and Palestinian refugees attended the opening ceremony. AlSayeda Zeinab Camp |
2019-12-13 | View |
Rights Group: Syrian Authorities Transfer Dozens of Prisoners to Sednaya Military Prison for Extrajudicial TrialsNophotozone organization said dangerous pieces of information released by reliable sources have revealed that the Syrian authorities dragged dozens of prisoners from different penal complexes, including Adra, to Sednaya military |
2019-12-13 | View |
Wood Bundles Distributed in Refugee Camps North of SyriaThe Melhem charity distributed heating wood to 1,100 displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, in Efrin, in Jindires area. Hundreds of Palestinian families |
2019-12-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Hamam Ayoub Secretly Jailed in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Hamam Abdul Rahman Ayoub, born in 1989, has been enduring a mysterious fate in a Syrian state prison for the seventh consecutive year. Hamam, from AlAyedeen Camp in |
2019-12-12 | View |
UNRWA’s Acting Commissioner-General Shows Up in Syria’s AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesActing Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Christian Saunders, paid a visit to Sabina camp in Rif Damshq, previously |
2019-12-12 | View |
Reconstruction Plan Announced in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesSyria’s Prime Minister Imad Khamis said that the organizational plan for Yarmouk refugee camp and Qaboun area will be announced at the beginning of 2020. In a meeting held on |
2019-12-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally inside UNRWA Office in LebanonA number of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) and the Committee of Palestinians from Syria held a sit-in inside the office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for |
2019-12-12 | View |
NGO Continues to Assist Displaced Palestinian Families North of SyriaThe Commission of Palestinians of Syria for Relief and Development continues to distribute cash and in-kind aids for displaced Palestinians and orphans in northern Syria. Hundreds of Palestinian and Syrian |
2019-12-11 | View |
Rights Group: Palestinian Refugees Most Affected by Lebanon UnrestThe Palestinian Association for Human Rights (Witness), based in Beirut, said the situation of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) has sharply deteriorated due to the mass-unrest gripping the Lebanese territories |
2019-12-11 | View |
Civil Committees for Palestinians of Syria Established in LebanonActivists and independent committees in Lebanon announced the launch of Civil Committees for Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon, a body that will speak up for PRS across the Lebanese territories |
2019-12-11 | View |
AGPS: 614 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails, 329 MissingStatistics released on the international Human Rights Day, observed every year on 10 December, indicate that 4,009 Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) died of war-related incidents, including shelling, the |
2019-12-11 | View |
Wood Heaters Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Refugees North of SyriaThe Melhem Charity distributed firewood heaters to about 1,100 Palestinian and Syrian families in the Deir Ballout and Muhammadiyah refugee camps in Efrin, in Jindires area, north of Syria |
2019-12-10 | View |
Palestinian Families in Daraa’s Western Outskirts Denounce Price LeapA number of displaced Palestinian families taking shelter in Tal Shehab, in Daraa’s western outskirts, continue to denounce the price hike and dire socio-economic conditions in the area. Located 17 |
2019-12-10 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Tortured to Death in Syrian Govt JailsAGPS kept record of dozens of cases of secret internment and fatal torture of members of same family in Syrian government prisons. One such case occurred on April 28, 2014 |
2019-12-10 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Subjected to Frail Legal StatusA recent report issued by AGPS has revealed that over 18,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan can be categorized as vulnerable due to their precarious legal status and |
2019-12-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Comes 4th in Dubai Bodybuilding ChampionshipPalestinian refugee from Syria Shadi Ahmad AlFar won the fourth place in the “Mr” contest and the fifth in the 100 kgs competition as part of the Dubai bodybuilding championship |
2019-12-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee and His Son Injured in Netherlands Restaurant ExplosionPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Othman and his six-year-old son were injured after a restaurant exploded in the Dutch city of Kuforden. They were transferred to the Groningen city’s hospital. The explosion |
2019-12-09 | View |
AGPS Underscores Situation of Palestinians of Syria in Berlin ConfThe “Palestinians of Europe Conference…Past, Present, and Future” was launched on Saturday in Berlin, in line with UNRWA’s 70th founding anniversary. Speakers drew attention to the repercussions of UNRWA’s service |
2019-12-09 | View |
AGPS Urges UNRWA to Enhance Services for Palestinians of SyriaOn the 70th founding anniversary of the United Nations Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), AGPS calls on the Agency to work on sustaining and enhancing |
2019-12-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Abdul Kader Alyan Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Govt for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Abdul Kader Alyan has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government dungeons, where he has been held for over seven years. Alyan, affiliated with the Islamic Jihad-Palestine |
2019-12-08 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Appeal for Increase in UNRWA AidsPalestinian activists in Syria stressed the need to sustain and increase UNRWA's financial aids to Palestinian refugees in Syria. In posts circulated on social media, activists said that UNRWA’s |
2019-12-08 | View |
Man Assassinated by Unidentified Militia in Southern Syria58-year-old Ahmad Ali AlRahal was killed by anonymous gunmen in AlMuzeireeb town, west of Daraa province, south of Syria. The man was fatally shot outside of his house at the |
2019-12-08 | View |
On Int’l Volunteer Day…Palestinian Woman Devotes Her Life to Needy PeopleAfter more than eight years of bloody shootouts, Palestinian volunteers and relief officers in Syria continue to face dangerous challenges and threats from all warring parties. AGPS documented the death |
2019-12-08 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Omar and Muntassar Ghunayem Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 6th YearPalestinian brothers Omar and Muntassar Ahmed Ghunayem, residents of Yarmouk camp, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government prisons since 2013. Omar, born in 1995, was arrested at a |
2019-12-07 | View |
Fatah AlIntifada to Work Out Situation of Palestinians in Syria without Identity DocumentsFatah AlIntifada battalion, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, called on Palestinian refugees in Syria who have not obtained official identity documents to show up at its offices and submit |
2019-12-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Injured in Deir AlZor ClashesPalestinian refugee Bassam Mohamed Abdul Fattah, a resident of Handarat camp, in Aleppo, sustained severe burns after a mine left over by ISIS militias in Deir AlZor, east of Syria |
2019-12-07 | View |
UNRWA’s Acting Commissioner General Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesActing Commissioner-General of the United Nations Works and Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Christian Saunders, toured Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Accompanied |
2019-12-07 | View |
Leisure Activities Held for People with Disabilities in Khan Dannun Refugee CampMembers of the Palestinian Red Crescent Organization in Syria organized activities for children with special needs in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq. Gifts were distributed as part of |
2019-12-06 | View |
Ireland Contributes EUR 2.5 Million to Palestine Refugee AgencyIreland has announced EUR 2.5 million contribution in funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The announcement was made |
2019-12-06 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Meets with Representatives of Displaced Palestinians in LebanonDirector of UNRWA operations in Lebanon Claudio Cordoni met on Wednesday with representatives of the Commission of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Burj AlBarajneh refugee camp in Lebanon. The delegations |
2019-12-06 | View |
2 Palestinian Brothers Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsAGPS has learned that two Palestinian brothers from Syria’s AlHusainiya camp died under torture in Syrian government prisons following years of secret detention. AGPS has kept their names secret at |
2019-12-06 | View |
Winter Clothes Distributed to Palestinian Orphans in DamascusThe Charity Commission for Relief of the Palestinian people handed over winter garments to 120 Palestinian orphans from Yarmouk camp and other Palestinian refugee camps in Syria. The move comes |
2019-12-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muhammad Amayri Secretly Jailed in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Muhammad Amayri has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state prisons for the eighth year running. Muhammad, a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of |
2019-12-05 | View |
Palestinian Families in Syria’s Daraa Camp Appeal for Humanitarian ActionHumanitarian conditions have gone remarkably worse in Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees due to the price leap, poor infrastructure, and absence of vital services. Civilians continue to rail against the |
2019-12-05 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Gets Worse in Syria’s Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been struggling with squalid humanitarian conditions inflicted by the eight-year long warfare. Civilians said the cost of living |
2019-12-05 | View |
Families of Missing Migrants in Turkey Appeal for InformationConcerns have been raised over the fate of 11Palestinian and Syrian migrants, including Palestinians from Syria, Palestinians from the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip, and Syrian nationals, who have gone missing west |
2019-12-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Receives International Referee CertificatePalestinian refugee Sherif Jarwan Issa, from Khan Dannun refugee camp, received an international arbitration certificate in body building and physical strength after he attended a training course for referees held |
2019-12-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ziyad Awad Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 3rd YearPalestinian refugee Ziyad Awad, from AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, has been secretly detained in Syrian government prisons for the third consecutive year. Ziyad was arrested by Syrian security forces |
2019-12-04 | View |
Palestinians from Syria with Disabilities Most Affected by Syrian WarfareMore than 2,300 Palestine refugees with disabilities in Syria have had their lives marred by the unabated warfare and bloody strife rocking the Syrian territories. UNRWA has upon more |
2019-12-04 | View |
Renowned Palestinian Translator Saleh Almani Pronounced DeadRenowned Syrian-born Palestinian translator Saleh Almani passed away on Tuesday, December 3, in the Spanish city of Valencia at the age of 70. Almani was born in Hums province, in |
2019-12-04 | View |
AGPS Releases New Report about Palestinians from Syria in JordanAGPS has issued a new documentary report entitled "Palestinians of Syria in Jordan". The report sheds light on the situation of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) who fled to Jordan |
2019-12-04 | View |
Palestinian Girl Razan Omar Mustafa Secretly Held in Syrian JailPalestinian refugee Razan Omar Mustafa, a resident of AlAyedeen camp, in Hama, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Razan was kidnapped |
2019-12-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Push for Release of Forcibly Disappeared PersonsResidents of AlMuzeireeb town took to the streets on Sunday, calling on the Syrian government to release Palestinian and Syrian prisoners and disclose the fate of the victims of forced |
2019-12-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Turkey Denounce Swift Price LeapDisplaced Palestinian families from Syria have sounded distress signals over the dramatic price hike in the Turkish territories at a time when the exchange rate of the local currency has |
2019-12-03 | View |
AGPS Underscores Situation of Palestinians of Syria at London Conference on UNRWAAGPS concluded on Saturday a successful contribution to the one-day conference about the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), held by the |
2019-12-03 | View |
Germany Contributes EUR 69 Million to Palestine Refugee AgencyGermany has announced new multi-year project funds of up to EUR 69 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The |
2019-12-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Hague over Int’l Community’s Silence Regarding Israeli CrimesPalestinian refugees from Syria joined a vigil held outside of the International Criminal Court (ICC), in the Dutch city of The Hague, condemning the ceaseless Israeli crimes against the Palestinian |
2019-12-02 | View |
Silent March Held in AlNeirab Camp to Push for Women EmpowermentMembers of Shams Project to Empower Women organized a silent march in AlNeirab refugee camp, in Aleppo, condemning gender-based violence and discrimination. Palestinian refugees taking part in the march spoke |
2019-12-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Information over Fate of Forcibly-Disappeared MotherThe family of Palestinian refugee Shamsah Rashdan Mohamed Rashdan, aged 63, continues to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of their missing elderly relative along with her daughter |
2019-12-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Bashar AlMuslih Secretly Held in Syrian Jails for 8th YearPalestinian activist and journalist Bashar Tayseer Muslih has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state jails for the eighth consecutive year. Bashar was kidnapped, along with his cousin Ali |
2019-12-01 | View |
Palestinian Boy Becomes Chess Icon in CyprusPalestinian child from Syria Mohamed Ayyash has been supervising chess competitions at a sports club in Cyprus’ capital city of Nicosia. Mohamed is supervising 25 players in the club. He |
2019-12-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Denounce Gas DearthDozens of cash-strapped families in Khan Dannun refugee camp said they continue to face a mountainous journey trying to purchase supplies needed for cooking and heating purposes. A resident said |
2019-12-01 | View |
Humanitarian Condition of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon DeterioratingPalestinians from Syria in Lebanon continue to express deep concern over their fate in the midst of the large-scale protests sweeping the Lebanese territories for over 40 days to topple |
2019-12-01 | View |
Relief Aids Distributed in Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe International Committee of the Red Cross and the Syrian Red Crescent Society distributed food and relief items to residents of Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. Palestinian refugees |
2019-11-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Khaled Kharroubi Secretly Held in Syrian JailPalestinian refugee Khaled Muhsen Kharroubi, a resident of Syria’s AlMuzeireeb community, has been enduring a mysterious fate in state-run jails for the fourth consecutive year. Khaled was arrested by Syrian |
2019-11-30 | View |
Member of Palestinian Group Killed in IdlibThe Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian government, announced the death of gunman Ghazi Khaled AlMohamed in Tal AlZor, in Idlib’s southern outskirts, in violent shootouts with opposition groups |
2019-11-30 | View |
AGPS: Over 4,000 Palestinian Refugees in/from Syria Pronounced Dead since Start of Syria ConflictAGPS has documented the death of 4,007 Palestinian refugees in Syria, including 487 women and girls, since 2011 as a result of war-related incidents. 1,987 refugees were pronounced |
2019-11-30 | View |
On Int’l Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People, AGPS Calls for Protection of Palestinians of SyriaOn the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, annually observed by the United Nations on Novemeber 29, AGPS called on the international community, particularly UNRWA, to take further |
2019-11-30 | View |
UAE Contributes US$ 12.5 Million to Palestine RefugeesThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated a contribution of US$ 12.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) |
2019-11-29 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Nizar Kassab Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian refugee Nizar Jawdat Kassab has been secretly jailed in Syria for the eighth year running. Nizar, a genitourinary surgeon, was arrested at a government checkpoint pitched near Yarmouk’s entrance |
2019-11-29 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Denied Family Reunification in GermanyHundreds 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 |
2019-11-29 | View |
Palestinian Professor Mahmoud Hamid Launches Ground-Breaking Project in Wood IndustryPalestinian professor Mahmoud Ahmad Hamid has initiated an international research project in Sweden that is expected to revolutionize wood industry. The project aims to develop natural adhesives used in the |
2019-11-29 | View |
Vigils Held in Syria’s Palestine Refugee Camps over US Shift on Israeli SettlementsDozens of Palestinian refugees sheltered in camps across Syria have joined rallies staged in protest at the announcement made by the US President Donald Trump’s administration that it no longer |
2019-11-28 | View |
PLA to Work Out Situation of Palestinian Draft Evaders in AlNeirab Refugee CampA member of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian government, was tasked with working on the files of Palestinian young men in Aleppo and in AlNeirab and |
2019-11-28 | View |
Int’l Delegation Shows Up in Southern DamascusA delegation of the International Red Cross and the Syrian Red Crescent paid a visit to AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, near Yarmouk Camp, where thousands of Palestinian refugees used to take |
2019-11-28 | View |
19 UNRWA Staff Members Killed, Dozens Forcibly Disappeared in War-Torn SyriaTo date, 19 UNRWA staff members have perished as a result of the Syrian conflict and several others are missing and/or detained, said UNRWA’s Acting Commissioner-General Christian Saunders in an |
2019-11-28 | View |
Cash Aids Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 |
2019-11-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Salim Bahloul Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Govt since 2012Palestinian refugee Salim Mahmoud Bahloul has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syria’s state-run penal complexes for the eight-consecutive year. Salim, in his 20s, was kidnapped by Syrian security forces |
2019-11-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Rami Afif Qasem Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee from Syria Rami Afif Kasem appealed to the national and international human rights institutions to work on identifying the condition and whereabouts of their missing |
2019-11-27 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Who Protested Fanatic Assault on Holy Quran Released in NorwayNorwegian cops released Palestinian refugees from Syria Kusay Rashid and his uncle Yaser Salama, who were arrested after they protested against members of the SIAN anti-Muslim organization who set fire |
2019-11-27 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Osama Omar Khaled Tortured to Death in Syrian JailPalestinian doctor Osama Omar AlKhaled, aged 64, died under torture in Syrian government prisons. Osama, a resident of Daraa, south of Syria, and a native of the Palestinian village of |
2019-11-27 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Lebanon Return to SyriaA number of Palestinian families who fled war-torn Syria to Lebanon have returned to Syria after anti-government protests have reached a peak in the Lebanese territories. The price leap, dire |
2019-11-26 | View |
Palestinian Child from Syria Wins Austria Chess ContestPalestinian child Mohamed Anwar Ali, from Syria’s Khan Eshieh refugee camp, won the gold medal as part of chess competition staged between 130 contestants representing different Austrian schools. Mohamed received |
2019-11-26 | View |
Leisure Activities Held in Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAlSafsaf School, in partnership with UNRWA and the Daraa Youth Center, organized activities for children in Daraa camp, south of Syria. The event falls in line with the Universal Children’s |
2019-11-26 | View |
Palestinian Family Released from Greek Custody after 60 DaysThe Greek authorities released on Saturday, November 23, 120 migrants, including Palestinians from Syria, who have been detained on Rhodes Island for nearly 60 days. The freed migrants include Palestinians |
2019-11-26 | View |
Greek Govt Pledges Establishment of Migrant CentersThe Greek government on Wednesday announced plans to set up five closed pre-departure centers for migrants on the Aegean islands of Samos, Chios, Lesvos, Kos and Leros. According to the |
2019-11-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ubaida Alyan Secretly Jailed in Syria for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Ubaida Alyan, aged 24, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups. Alyan was kidnapped by the government troops stationed in AlZahira, in Damascus, on March |
2019-11-25 | View |
Civilians in Handarat Camp for Palestinian Refugees Burn Trash in Residential AlleywaysResidents of Aleppo’s Handarat Camp denounced the apathy shown by the local authorities regarding their appeals for clearing garbage. Civilians said they have been forced to burn trash in the |
2019-11-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Netherlands Obtains 1st Passport in Her LifetimeThousands of Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria were granted citizenship in European destinations, following a mountainous journey in the hunt for humanitarian asylum by holders of Syrian travel documents |
2019-11-25 | View |
Palestinian Nurse Bassel Omar Secretly Held in Syrian Jails for over 6 YearsPalestinian nurse Bassel Hassan Omar, aged 38, has been held in Syrian government lock-ups since March 7, 2013. Bassel was kidnapped by the government forces from AlMujtahid Hospital in Damascus |
2019-11-24 | View |
UAE Contributes US$ 12.5 Million to Palestine RefugeesThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated a contribution of US$ 12.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) |
2019-11-24 | View |
Palestine Heritage Exhibition Held North of SyriaThe Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development, in cooperation with the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, organized an exhibition for traditional Palestinian heritage in the northern Syrian province |
2019-11-24 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Women Turn to Handicrafts to Provide for Their FamiliesA number of Palestinian refugees who were displaced from Syria to Lebanon have got into embroidery to earn a living to feed their children. A so-called Amna who closed her beauty |
2019-11-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Saleh Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian Govt JailPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Hasan Saleh, from AlAyedeen camp, in Hama, has been secretly detained in Syrian government prisons for the sixth year in a row. Mahmoud was arrested by Syrian |
2019-11-23 | View |
Palestine Children Face Considerable Threats to Their Safety, Says UNRWAAs the Convention on the Right of the Child (CRC) turns 30, this week, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has |
2019-11-23 | View |
Mortars Dropped near Aleppo’s Palestinian Arab ClubMortars reportedly fell around the Palestinian Arab Club in AlJumeiliya area, in Aleppo, a couple of days earlier, resulting in injuries and material damage. The Arab Club administration said staff |
2019-11-23 | View |
Civil Committees Denounce File Transfer of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon from UNRWA to UNHCRPalestinian-Syrian civil committees in Lebanon have condemned underway attempts to task UNHCR, instead of UNRWA, with managing the affairs of the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon. In a joint statement |
2019-11-23 | View |
1,091 Migrants Die at Mediterranean since Early 2019The International Organization of Migration (IOM) reported that 95,600 migrants and refugees have entered Europe by sea through 20 November, roughly an 8 per cent decrease from the 104,535 arriving |
2019-11-22 | View |
Over 300 Palestinian Refugees Killed by Sniper Bullets since Outbreak of Syrian ConflictAGPS 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 4 |
2019-11-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud AlSaabi Secretly Jailed in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Mahmoud AlSaabi has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for the eight consecutive year. Mahmoud was arrested by Syrian security forces at his home in AlRaml |
2019-11-22 | View |
Health Ministry Delegation Shows Up in Aleppo’s Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA delegation of the health directorate in Aleppo paid a visit to Handarat camp in order to inspect the progress of healthcare services in the area and follow up on |
2019-11-22 | View |
95% of Palestinian Children from Syria in Egypt Denied Access to Education95% of Palestinian children from Syria have been prevented from accessing education facilities in Egypt, where they are treated as foreigners rather than legitimate asylum seekers. The Egyptian authorities continue |
2019-11-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Samour Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Nour Samour has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the eight consecutive year. Mohamed, a resident of AlSham Road, was arrested by Syrian security forces |
2019-11-21 | View |
Healthcarev Initiative Sees the Day in Lebanon in Favor of Palestine RefugeesThe Relief Commission at Lebanon’s Sunni authority Dar AlFatwa announced the launch of a medical project, in partnership with the World Rehabilitation Fund. The imitative aims at providing basic rehabilitation services |
2019-11-21 | View |
Displaced Palestinians Rally in Deir Ballout Camp over Dire ConditionsDisplaced Palestinian refugees rallied outside of the office the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) in Deir Ballout camp, north of Syria, protesting their deteriorating living conditions in the poorly-equipped facility |
2019-11-21 | View |
Palestinian Children Traumatized by Syria WarfareStatistics issued by AGPS on the occasion of Universal Children’s Day kept record of the death of 250 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria, making up 6.27% of |
2019-11-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Best Photographer Award in SyriaPalestinian photographer Mootaz AlMawed, from Yarmouk camp, in Damascus, won the press photo contest, held by the General Sports Federation in Syria on November 18 as part of the 2019 |
2019-11-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Hamdan Secretly Held in Syrian Govt JailPalestinian refugee Mohamed Mustafa Hamdan has been locked up in Syrian government prisons for the 6th consecutive year. Mohamed, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested by Syrian security forces |
2019-11-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mootaz Jamal Released from German PrisonThe German authorities freed the Palestinian refugee Mootaz Jamal from jail, where he had been kept for nearly three years over charges of human trafficking and migrant smuggling onboard inflatable |
2019-11-20 | View |
Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Dire ConditionsResidents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the poor infrastructure and absence of vital services in the area, saying mounds of trash have been piled up across residential |
2019-11-20 | View |
Thousands of Migrants Facing Horrendous Conditions on Greek Island, Warns MSFDoctors Without Borders (MSF) announced on Nov. 16 that a 9-month-old baby died in the Moria refugee camp in Greece. “We have confirmed today by the local hospital in #Lesbos |
2019-11-19 | View |
15 PLA Fighters Pronounced Dead following Break-Away from Pro-Gov’t Forces15 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 |
2019-11-19 | View |
Cash-Stripped Palestinian Woman in Northern Syria Appeals for Humanitarian ActionA displaced Palestinian woman in northern Syria who suffers from a leg disease said she has been unable to secure treatment fees in the poverty-stricken area. Speaking on condition of |
2019-11-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested in Norway after Protesting Fanatic Assault on Holy QuranNorwegian cops arrested a Palestinian refugee from Syria and others as they protested against members of the SIAN anti-Muslim organization who set fire to Holy Quran. Members of fanatic SIAN |
2019-11-19 | View |
Orphan Allowances Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families North of SyriaThe Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development handed over cash aids donated by Rahma International Society to over 175 orphans, including Palestinian refugees, in northern Syria. The commission |
2019-11-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Secretly Detained in Syria since 2012Along the same line, Palestinian refugee Mohamed Kasem Mutleb has been locked up in Syrian state prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Mohamed, in his 50s of age, was arrested |
2019-11-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Yaser Kareem Released from Syria JailPalestinian refugee Yaser Kareem was released from a Syrian government prison, where he had been held along with other Palestinians displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Yalda town, south of Damascus |
2019-11-18 | View |
UN Palestine Refugee Agency Strikes Deal with Syria ClinicsThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has reached agreements with health centers in Daraa province, south of Syria, to provide healthcare services and surgeries for |
2019-11-18 | View |
Homes Flooded with Rain Downpours in Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp for Palestine RefugeesDisplaced families in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, have raised concerns about the upshots of the heavy rains that swamped residential neighborhoods in an area that has been |
2019-11-18 | View |
Palestinian Family Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jails for 6th YearAlarm bells have been sounded over the unknown fate of several Palestinian refugee families who have been kidnapped by the Syrian regime troops. The list of missing families includes the |
2019-11-17 | View |
Syria Rights Group Reveals Shocking Facts about Conditions in Sedanaya Military PrisonThe Association of Detainees and The Missing in Sednaya Prison (ADMSP) stated in its first report, entitled “Sednaya Prison: Factory of death and enforced disappearance in Syria”, that inmates have |
2019-11-17 | View |
UN Renews UNRWA MandateThe United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) renewed the mandate of the Palestinian refugee agency on Friday, in an overwhelming show of support despite unabated pressure by the US and Israel |
2019-11-17 | View |
Palestinian Families Stranded on Greek Island Launch Cry for HelpDozens of Palestinian and Syrian refugees detained on the Greek island of Rhodes have appealed to the national and international human rights institutions to work on their urgent release from |
2019-11-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Awad Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian GovtPalestinian refugee Mohamed Awad has been locked up in Syrian government prisons for the fifth consecutive year. Mohamed, in his 50s of age, was kidnapped from his home in AlAyedeen |
2019-11-16 | View |
Free Medical Campaign Held for Displaced Refugees in LebanonA free medical campaign is expected to be held by Istijaba Medical Center as of November 18 to November 21 in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. Patients with cardiovascular |
2019-11-16 | View |
Greece Illegally Pushed Back Thousands of Migrants to TurkeyGreece reportedly deported about 60,000 migrants to Turkey between 2017 and 2018, according to a report on the online news portal of weekly German magazine Spiegel, published on Wednesday |
2019-11-16 | View |
160 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Reach Greece over Last Couple of MonthsOver 160 Palestinian refugees from Syria have landed on Greece islands over October and November 2019. An AGPS news correspondent said the 160 refugees reached islands on the Aegean coast |
2019-11-16 | View |
Mohamed Awad Moudi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Security ForcesPalestinian refugee Mohamed Awad Moudi has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government jails for the seventh consecutive year. Mohamed was kidnapped at a checkpoint set up in Daraa province on |
2019-11-15 | View |
NGO Carries Out Reconstruction Works in Atama Camp North of SyriaBonyan Foundation has laid asphalt concrete on a number of access roads and sidewalks in Atama refugee camp, in Idlib’s northern outskirts, north of Syria, in order to smooth civilians’ |
2019-11-15 | View |
UNRWA Likely to Cut Services for Palestine Refugees due to Funding CrisisThe Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Christian Saunders, has appealed for sustained support for the Agency’s work. Presenting |
2019-11-15 | View |
UNRWA: 95% of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Food InsecureUNRWA has identified Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon as one of the most marginalized and poorest communities in the region. 95 per cent of PRS are food |
2019-11-15 | View |
Palestinian Girl from Syria among Top 4 Candidates in Dubai Reading ContestPalestinian student from Syria Sirine Fawaz Mohamed, from Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, won the Arab Reading Challenge in the Netherlands. Syrine also snatched the fourth seat in Dubai’s fourth Arab Reading |
2019-11-14 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Refugees Struggle with Language Acquisition in EuropeHundreds of Palestinian refugees who fled war-Torn Syrian to Europe have been struggling with language acquisition, particularly in northern European countries. Linguistic and socio-cultural discrepancies in the new destinations often |
2019-11-14 | View |
Activists Call for Reconstruction of Vital Facilities in Handarat Refugee CampMembers of Liwaa AlQuds squad, affiliated with the Syrian government, and the Palestinian Red Crescent have embarked on the rehabilitation of the local park in Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees |
2019-11-14 | View |
Dozens of Poor Families Deprived of Fuel Supplies in Daraa Camp for Palestine RefugeesFuel supplies have been distributed in Daraa Camp for Palestine refugees, south of Syria. Lists of concerned families were prepared sometime earlier using smart cards. Every registered family reportedly received |
2019-11-14 | View |
Poetry Anthology by Palestinian Refugee from Syria Translated into GreekA renowned publishing house in Athens released the Greek version of a poetry anthology by the Palestinian poet Mahmoud AlSersawi, which was translated by Professor A. Pianotti. It includes a |
2019-11-13 | View |
Hittin Community in Damascus Gripped with Economic CrisesHundreds of Palestinian refugees from Hittin community, in Barzah, in Damascus, have been grappling with dire conditions as a result of the Syrian warfare. All the way through Syria’s eight-year |
2019-11-13 | View |
8 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead in OctoberAGPS has documented the death of eight Palestinian refugees from Syria in October 2019 due to war-related incidents, down from five refugees in October 2018. The list of casualties includes |
2019-11-13 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Israeli Strike on DamascusPalestinian refugees Abdullah Yousef Hasan and Muadh AlAJouri were killed on Tuesday and six others, including a child, were wounded after the Israeli occupation forces slammed missiles into a residential |
2019-11-13 | View |
Palestinians Struggling with Dire Conditions in Hums Refugee CampPalestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hums have been facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation as a result of the price leap, sharp shortage in fuel supplies, the frequent power |
2019-11-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Ibrahim Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ibrahim Ibrahim, called Abu Nasser, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the fourth consecutive year. Mohamed, born on January 1, 1982, was arrested at |
2019-11-12 | View |
124 Palestinian Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Killed in War-Torn Syria124 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 |
2019-11-12 | View |
Palestinian Toddler in Lebanon on Verge of DeathA Palestinian family who was displaced from Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to the southern Lebanese city of Sur has appealed to the international humanitarian institutions to take urgent action in |
2019-11-12 | View |
Humanitarian Aids Handed Over to Palestinian Refugees North of SyriaThe Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development distributed winter blankets and boxes of kitchen ware to displaced Palestinian families in Idlib’s southern suburbs. The items were donated by |
2019-11-11 | View |
Damascus Governor: Law 10 Inapplicable in Yarmouk Camp for Palestine RefugeesMember of Damascus Executive Office Samir Jazerli said the old Yarmouk Camp has a legal specificity and is directly supervised by the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees. Therefore, property |
2019-11-11 | View |
Palestinian Boy Shot Dead in MalmoA 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in Malmö's Möllevångtorget square at 9pm on Saturday night -- one of the busiest times of the week for the |
2019-11-11 | View |
Sweden to Push Back Palestinian Family to Saudi ArabiaThe Swedish Migration Agency issued a decision to deport Palestinian refugee from Syria Manal Zaydan and her four children to Saudi Arabia, after they had sought asylum for four years |
2019-11-11 | View |
4 Members of Daoud Family Secretly Jailed in Syrian Gov’t PrisonsFive Palestinians have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian state run prisons, four among whom identified as members of the Daoud family. The four family members are: Nour Ahmad Daoud |
2019-11-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dhiaa AlDeen AlSbeihi Assassinated South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Dhiaa AlDeen Ahmed Saleh AlSbeihi, a former opposition gunman, was fatally shot by anonymous gunmen on Friday November 8 in AlMuzeireeb town, in Daraa’s western suburbs. An AGPS |
2019-11-10 | View |
3 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails in OctoberAGPS identified the names of three Palestinian refugees who died under torture in Syrian state-run prisons over October. Fadi Fuad AlSoutari, from Yarmouk Camp, along with Sa’id Mustafa Amrein and |
2019-11-10 | View |
UNRWA Says Agency’s Main Concern to Preserve Aids for Palestinians from Syria in LebanonThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in Near East (UNRWA) said it has been facing a severe financial crisis and strives to preserve aids for Palestinians |
2019-11-10 | View |
UNRWA Delivers 3rd Batch of 2019 Cash Assistance to Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA said the third batch of the 2019 cash aids for the Palestinians of Syria will be delivered as of November 11. Texts messages specifying the time and location of |
2019-11-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Issa Amayri Released from Syria JailThe Syrian security forces freed on Thursday, November 7, Palestinian refugee Issa Amayri, who was arrested in April, along with a number of refugees displaced from Yalda, south of Damascus |
2019-11-09 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Fate of Missing SonPalestinian refugee Maher Khaled Mahmoud, born on April 21, 1994 and raised in AlHajar AlAswad in Syria, has gone missing for the fourth year running after he was kidnapped by |
2019-11-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in War-Torn SyriaSources close to the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian government forces, mourned the death of its staff member Palestinian refugee Ahmad Suleiman who died while in a |
2019-11-09 | View |
Palestinian Family Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jails for over 6 years10 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 |
2019-11-08 | View |
Educational Event Held at AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestine RefugeesAِِn awareness-raising event was held at AlNaqeeb School in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. The gathering held under the slogan “I respect my school, myself, and |
2019-11-08 | View |
UNRWA Chief Resigns amid Israel-US PressureThe head of the main UN agency for Palestinian refugees has resigned following alleged accusations of bias and abuses of authority. In a statement on Wednesday, the UN said Pierre |
2019-11-08 | View |
Egyptian Authorities Push Back Palestinian Refugee to SyriaThe Egyptian authorities deported a Palestinian refugee to Syria after he overstayed his visa in the country. An AGPS field reported said the refugee entered Egypt illegally through Sudan to |
2019-11-08 | View |
Palestinian Engineer Wahdan AlRawashdha Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail for 6th YearPalestinian engineer Wahdan Abdullah AlRawashdeh has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been locked up for seven years running. Wahdan was kidnapped from his |
2019-11-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested in Syria’s AlNeirab CampPalestinian refugee Firas Rafe’, in his 30s of age, was arrested by Syrian government forces a few days earlier. An AGPS field reporter attributed the abduction to the alleged theft-property |
2019-11-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies under Torture in Syrian Gov’t JailAnother Palestinian refugee was tortured to death in Syrian state prisons, bringing the number of Palestinian victims of torture in government jails to 611. AGPS has kept the casualty’s name |
2019-11-07 | View |
Activists Lash Out at Syrian Security Forces over Incitement against Palestine RefugeesActivists from Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees have accused pro-government forces in Syria of circulating leaflets to defame local residents and stir up sedition between government affiliates and former opposition |
2019-11-07 | View |
Palestinians from Syria among Hundreds Transferred to Greek MainlandThe Greek authorities transferred hundreds of migrants, including 25 Palestinian refugees from Syria, to the mainland. International news sources said 800 migrants were transferred from overcrowded refugee camps on Greek |
2019-11-06 | View |
Protest Moves Held at UNRWA Clinic North of LebanonPalestinian refugees gathered at a UNRWA clinic in AlBadawi refugee camp, north of Lebanon, protesting health service cut. The refugees have denounced the medicine shortage at the clinic, saying they |
2019-11-06 | View |
Palestinian Students from Syria Allowed to Return to LebanonThe Lebanese General Security has green-lighted the return of Palestinian students from Syria to Lebanon. Some 50 Palestinian students enrolled at the Council of Churches Institute in Lebanon, returned to |
2019-11-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Turkish PolicePalestinian refugee from Syria Ahmad Hasan Abdul Wahab, displaced from Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, has been detained by Turkish police after he failed to obtain the kimlik temporary protection card. His |
2019-11-06 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Son in SyriaThe family of Palestinian refugee Ibrahim Mohamadiya, from Handarat Camp in Aleppo, have appealed to the national and international human rights bodies, including Amnesty International, to work on gathering data |
2019-11-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Denounce Movement Crackdowns South of SyriaThousands Palestinian refugees have been trapped in southern Damascus due to the tough cordon imposed by the Syrian government forces on Babila, Yalda, Beit Sahem, and Sidi Miqdad towns. The |
2019-11-05 | View |
8 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead in October 2019AGPS has documented the death of eight Palestinian refugees from Syria in October 2019 due to war-related incidents. The list of casualties includes three Palestinians who were tortured to death |
2019-11-05 | View |
Cultural Event Held in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesLeisure activities were held in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp by Ayedoon Group. Over 30 Palestinian teens were in attendance. AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, held by the Syrian government forces and their affiliated |
2019-11-04 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Amar and Khaled Jumu’a Held in Syrian Gov’t Jails for 6th YearPalestinian brothers from Syria Ammar Jumu’a Ibrahim, aged 34, and Khaled Jumu’a Ibrahim, 40, have been incarcerated in Syrian government penitentiaries since September 2013. Both refugees, residents of Yarmouk Camp |
2019-11-04 | View |
UNRWA Commissioner-General Calls for Support of Palestine RefugeesUNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl called on the 120 states present at the XVIII Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Baku |
2019-11-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tents North of Syria Flooded by Rain ShowersTents have been swamped by heavy rainfalls in AlSadaka Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo’s northern outskirts, north of Syria. Some 35 displaced Palestinian families have been taking refuge in |
2019-11-04 | View |
Rights Groups Urge UN to Pressurize Syrian Gov’t to Free PrisonersThe Caesar Families Association, the Association of Detainees and the Missing in Sednaya Prison, and Families for Freedom have called on the United Nations to urge the Syrian government to |
2019-11-03 | View |
Volunteers Take Part in Reconstruction of Handarat CampVolunteers from the Palestinian Red Crescent joined a campaign to repair power at the local school in Handarat Camp for Palestine refugees in Aleppo and cleanse the public park. Palestinian |
2019-11-03 | View |
Palestinian Youth Appeals for Information over Missing MotherPalestinian refugee Osama Redwan AlKhatib, 22, called on the international human rights institutions and concerned authorities to help him garner data about his Egyptian mother Sabrine Ali Shehata, whom he |
2019-11-03 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Journalists Killed, Detained in War-Torn SyriaIn statistics released on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists observed annually on 2 November, AGPS has kept record of the murder of a number of Palestinian |
2019-11-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Hanino Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2015Palestinian 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 has |
2019-11-02 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlMukhtar Abu Adnan 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 |
2019-11-02 | View |
Palestine Refugees Distressed as Assassination Reports Reemerge in AlMuzeireebPalestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area after reports have emerged on the assassination of Syrian national Yaser Yousef AlMusalmah, who |
2019-11-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Deir Ballout over Squalid ConditionsDisplaced Palestinian families north of Syria rallied on October 31, protesting their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout Camp. The refugees urged UNRWA, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and |
2019-11-02 | View |
Relief Campaign Launched in Khan Dannun CampA so-called “Warm Winter” campaign has been launched by activists and civilians in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, to collect winter clothes and shoes for the |
2019-11-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees to Benefit from Health Care Discount at Istanbul ClinicThe Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR) said it signed an agreement with Medipol Fındıkzade Hospital in Istanbul, in cooperation with the Association of Palestinian Medics in Turkey. The new |
2019-11-01 | View |
AGPS: 484 Female Palestinian Refugees Killed, 40 Missing in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 484 Palestinian women and girls all the way through Syria’s eight-year conflict, making 16% of the overall death toll for the period from March |
2019-11-01 | View |
Food Baskets Distributed in Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Syrian Red Crescent Society handed over food baskets to a number of Palestinian families sheltered in Daraa Camp, south of Syria. The organization has resumed its relief mission in |
2019-10-31 | View |
Palestinian Student Ahmad Jalil Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Ahmad Diab Jalil, aged 29, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-up for the seventh year running. Ahmad, a student of Chemistry at Damascus University |
2019-10-31 | View |
As Winter Looms, Palestinians from Syria in Greece Stuck in Ramshackle TentsAs a freezing winter season is around the corner, thousands of migrants, including Palestinian refugees from Syria, continue to struggle with terrible conditions, in overcrowded and ramshackle tents and containers |
2019-10-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Stranded in Thailand Push for Urgent Humanitarian ActionA jailed Palestinian refugee who fled war-torn Syria to Thailand said that like hundreds of other refugees in the country he has been struggling with dire humanitarian conditions. Speaking on |
2019-10-31 | View |
Relief Campaign for Palestinians from Syria Kick-Started in IstanbulKhayra Ummah Organization distributed winter clothes to over 200 Palestinian families from Syria who have sought refuge in the Turkish metropolitan city of Istanbul. The move makes part of a |
2019-10-30 | View |
Turkey Urges Greece to Halt Pushback of Irregular MigrantsTurkey's Foreign Ministry on Sunday called on Greece's new government to end the illegal practice of "pushback" of irregular migrants over the Turkish border. In response, Greek Prime |
2019-10-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Husain Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2015Palestinian refugee Mohamed Omar Husain has been secretly held in Syrian government jails for the fourth consecutive year. Mohamed was arrested by Syrian security forces in 2015. His family received |
2019-10-30 | View |
AGPS: 250 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaA newly-released report by AGPS has kept record of the death of 250 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria until October 29, 2019. The data pointed out that 128 children |
2019-10-30 | View |
Alarms Raised over Delays in Asylum Procedures in SwedenThe Swedish Information Center said scores of staff members at migration courts risk to be laid off due to shortage in migration funds. The centre said migrants who re-submitted asylum |
2019-10-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Abu Anzah Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ata Abdul Karim Abu Anzah has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for the fifth year running. Abu Anzah was kidnapped by the government forces on July |
2019-10-29 | View |
Syrian Company Proposes Reconstructing Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees in 15 YearsThe General Company for Technical Studies and Consultations, which has been tasked with preparing an organizational plan for Yarmouk Camp, has put forth a three-phase reconstruction proposal which it said |
2019-10-29 | View |
80-Year-Old Palestinian Refugee Homeless in SyriaPriest Boutros Hazouri and Palestinian activists have called on the national and international humanitarian institutions to take urgent action in order to save an elderly Palestinian refugee in his 80s |
2019-10-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ayman AlRefai Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’tPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-28 | View |
180 Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Camp Missing in War-Torn Syria180 Palestinian residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, have gone missing in Syria since the outburst of the conflict. Updated data by AGPS indicates that 329 Palestinian refugees, including 37 |
2019-10-28 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Facing Exacerbated Humanitarian ConditionPalestinians from Syria in Lebanon have expressed deep concern over their fate in the midst of the large-scale protests sweeping the Lebanese territories over the past 10 days to topple |
2019-10-28 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Appeal for Urgent Action by UNRWAPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to Egypt have called on UNRWA to take up its responsibilities and hand them over relief and cash aids. UNRWA continues to rebuff calls |
2019-10-28 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Hayel Hamid Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian medic Hayel Hamid has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons for the eight-consecutive year. He was kidnapped on August 13, 2012 from his clinic in Yarmouk Camp, south |
2019-10-27 | View |
40 Palestinian Refugees Missing in War-Torn Syria40 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 |
2019-10-27 | View |
Tensions Surge over Security Turmoil in Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian families living in Daraa Camp have raised alarm bells over the security turmoil overwhelming the area as a result of internal rifts between the Syrian government forces and former |
2019-10-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Declare Hunger-Strike on Greek Island over Squalid ConditionsDozens of Palestinian refugees trapped on the Greek island of Rhodes have gone on hunger strike due to their deteriorating humanitarian and health conditions. In a letter emailed to AGPS |
2019-10-27 | View |
Palestinian Families from Syria Grappling with Abject Conditions in Besieged GazaThousands 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 |
2019-10-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Alaa Dirbas Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2011Palestinian refugee Alaa Mohamed Dirbas has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for eight years running. Alaa was arrested in 2011 at a government checkpoint in Naher Eisha, in |
2019-10-26 | View |
Pro-Gov’t Palestinian Groups in Syria Cash-StrappedPalestinian squads affiliated with the Syrian government have gone through an unprecedented financial crisis after they scaled down their military activities at government-held sites. Senior officers from the Popular Front |
2019-10-26 | View |
4 Palestinian Refugees Arrested in Southern Damascus ManhuntFour Palestinian refugees from Yarmouk Camp were arrested in a security campaign targeting dozens of civilians in southern Damascus. According to Sawt AlAsima news network, over 35 young men were |
2019-10-26 | View |
72 Torture Tactics Wrought by Syrian Regime on PrisonersA human rights monitor said the Syrian regime inflicts at least 72 kinds of torture on prisoners in its detention facilities. According to a report by the Syrian Network for |
2019-10-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Samer AlSahli Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail since 2011Palestinian refugee Samer Tawfiq AlSahli has been secretly locked up in Syrian government jails for eight years running. Samer, born in 1987, was arrested at a government checkpoint pitched in |
2019-10-25 | View |
329 Palestinian Refugees Missing in War-Torn Syria329 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 |
2019-10-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Detained in TurkeyPalestinian refugee from Syria Saer Munib AlLaham has been detained in Istanbul for illegally entering the country and failing to obtain the temporary protection card “kimlik”. Activists said Saer has |
2019-10-25 | View |
Red Crescent Distributes Wood Planks in Handarat Refugee CampThe Syrian Red Crescent Society handed over wood planks to some 40 families who returned to Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. The move aims at providing protection and |
2019-10-24 | View |
Palestinians Raise Concerned over Forced Deportation from IstanbulPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Released from Turkish CustodyThe Turkish police released Palestinian refugee from Syria Emad Abu Zeid, born in 1967, after he had been kept in custody for over 15 days in Izmir province. Palestinian refugee |
2019-10-24 | View |
3 Feared Dead in Greece Migrant Boat CrashA Greek coast guard patrol boat collided with a dinghy carrying migrants to the island of Kos from Turkey on Wednesday, leaving a child dead and another person missing, authorities |
2019-10-24 | View |
Officials Meet over Exacerbated Situation of Palestinian Refugees in CyprusPalestine Envoy to Cyprus, Ambassador Jabran Tawil, discussed with Kyriakos Kouros, Director of the Cyprus President’s Diplomatic Office, the situation of Palestinian refugees in Cyprus. Mr. Tawil underscored the need to set a |
2019-10-24 | View |
Palestinian Student Maher AlAyesh Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t since 2012Palestinian university student Maher Abdul Hamid AlAyesh, aged 30, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syria government jails after he was kidnapped by Syrian security forces on June 10 |
2019-10-23 | View |
1st Phase of Yarmouk’s Rehabilitation Plan FinalizedDirector-General of the General Company for Studies and Technical Consultations, Dr. Yasar Abdeen, said on Monday that the company has finalized the first phase of the organizational plan for Kabon |
2019-10-23 | View |
Calls Launched for Releasing Palestinians Detained in TurkeyActivists have urged the Turkish authorities to release Palestinian refugees from Syria Emad Ahmad AlSaadani, born in 1995, and Emad Abu Zeid, born in 1967, who have been held in |
2019-10-23 | View |
AGPS: 60% of Palestinians from Syria Killed in 2018 CiviliansThe 2018 annual report issued by AGPS on October 1 under the title “Palestinians from Syria: Unending Tragedies” has kept record of the death of 168 Palestinian civilians in 2018 |
2019-10-23 | View |
More Palestinian Refugees from Syria Granted Citizenship in Sweden, NetherlandsA number of Palestinians from Syria have been granted citizenship in Netherlands and Sweden. The Dutch law stipulates that a Palestinian refugee from Syria be entitled to apply for citizenship |
2019-10-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Launch Cry for Help from Greek IslandSome 350 Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Nea Kavala refugee camp, in northern Greece, have sounded distress signals over the absence of vital services and delays in asylum procedures. Founded |
2019-10-22 | View |
Palestinians from Syria on Tenterhooks as Turmoil Hits Zenith in LebanonPalestinians from Syria in Lebanon have expressed deep concern over their fate in the midst of the large-scale protests sweeping the Lebanese territories to topple the incumbent government. Palestinian refugees |
2019-10-22 | View |
AGPS: Over 4,000 Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 4,002 Palestinian refugees in Syria, including 478 women and girls, since 2011 as a result of war-related incidents. 1,987 refugees were pronounced |
2019-10-22 | View |
Palestinians among 173 Migrants Intercepted by Turkish Coast GuardAt least 173 irregular migrants were held in three districts in Turkey's western Izmir province, security sources said Saturday. According to local security forces, the migrants were spotted in |
2019-10-21 | View |
UNRWA to Secure Treatment Fees for Palestinian Girl from SyriaUNRWA said it will provide treatment costs for Palestinian child Bayan Taha Khatab, who suffers from congenital cataracts. The child was reportedly transferred to Intralasik International Center of Ophthalmology in Damascus to |
2019-10-21 | View |
General Refugee Authority Urges UNRWA to Provide Emergency Food Assistance for Palestine RefugeesThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) in Damascus has called on UNRWA to include displaced Palestinian families on lists of most vulnerable persons in Syria. In a letter |
2019-10-21 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Syrian Gov’t JailsPalestinian refugees Said Mustafa Amrein and Ziad Lutif Amrein were tortured to death in Syria’s state-run prisons, where they had been forcibly disappeared for years. Their families received the death |
2019-10-21 | View |
Refugee Tents Set Up for Displaced Palestinians North of SyriaThe Palestinian-Syrian Authority for Relief and Development has embarked on a project to install 20 tents in Kalili area, in Idlib’s outskirts, north of Syria. Concrete layers were set up |
2019-10-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Rashed Husain Released after 5 Years in Syria PrisonPalestinian refugee Rashed Omar Husain, from Khan Eshieh Camp, in Rif Dimashq, was released from Syrian government jails, where he had been kept for five years. According to data by |
2019-10-20 | View |
Member of Pro-Gov’t Squad Killed in War-Torn SyriaYoung man Ahmad Mahmoud AlNamran AlJamous, from the Free Palestine Movement, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, was fatally shot by anonymous gunmen in Da’el, south of Syria. According to |
2019-10-20 | View |
On Int’l Day for Eradication of Poverty, Palestinian Refugees Enduring Extreme Poverty in SyriaData released by AGPS on the occasion of the 27th International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed by the United Nations General Assembly on 17 October, indicates that the majority of |
2019-10-20 | View |
Palestine Heritage Exhibition Held in AleppoThe Union of Palestinian Writers and Journalists in Syria and the Arab Palestinian Club in Aleppo opened a showroom for Palestinian heritage under the slogan “An Unforgettable Legacy and Eternal |
2019-10-19 | View |
Fires Break Out at Palestinian Refugee Home in Daraa CampFires broke out inside a Palestinian refugee home in Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, resulting in heavy material damage. Reporting from Syria, an AGPS correspondent said the fires were set |
2019-10-19 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Appeal for Safe Shelter on Greek IslandDozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria and Gaza have rallied on the Greek island of Samos, protesting the slow pace of asylum procedures and delays in the transfer of refugees |
2019-10-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Assassinated in SyriaPalestinian refugee Firas Salim AlMesri was assassinated on Thursday, October 17, by anonymous gunmen in Daraa Camp, south of Syria. The refugee was killed in a drive-by shooting attack by |
2019-10-19 | View |
280 Graduates Honored by UNRWA Damascus Training CenterSome 280 students, mostly Palestinian refugees, have received graduation certificates from UNRWA Damascus Training Centre (DTC), located in AlMezzah. In attendance were UNRWA’s Director of Syria Operations, Amanya Michael Ebye, and Director-General |
2019-10-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Islam Arsan Locked Up in Syrian State Jail for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Islam Abdullah Arsan has been kept in Syrian state jails for the seventh year running. Islam, a resident of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq |
2019-10-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Heavily Beaten by Greek Police in Samos IslandGreek police came down heavily on Palestinian refugee from Syria Mustafa Akleh in Samos Island after he showed up in the area to retrieve his belongings. Akleh lived in AlTadhamun |
2019-10-18 | View |
Turkey’s Migration Directorate to Renew Travel Documents of Syria MigrantsThe Turkish Directorate General of Migration on Wednesday called upon illegal migrants from Syria in Istanbul who have the kimlik protection card to sign up for personal data updating so |
2019-10-18 | View |
Activists Push for Release of Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained in TurkeyActivists have launched calls for releasing Palestinian refugee from Syria Ali Husain Sharshara, who has been detained by the Turkish authorities since October 11, 2019. Ali, from Syria’s Yarmouk Camp |
2019-10-18 | View |
General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees Pays Visit to Syria’s Handarat CampRepresentatives of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees showed up in Handarat Camp, in Aleppo. The visit reportedly culminated in “important” decisions regarding the situation in the area. Media |
2019-10-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Syria Call for Urgent Action by UNRWAResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees have sounded distress signals over their ramshackle humanitarian condition and the poor services made available in the area. In appeals circulated on social |
2019-10-17 | View |
Palestinian Medic Mohamed Abu AlNaaj Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaThe family of Palestinian doctor Mohamed Omar Abu AlNaaj, born on June 21, 1983 and sheltered in Palestine Street, in Yarmouk Camp, have appealed to the concerned authorities and institutions |
2019-10-17 | View |
42 Palestinian Residents of Daraa Camp Held in Syrian PrisonsAGPS documented the secret detention of 42 Palestinian refugees sheltered in Daraa Camp, south of Syria, from March 2011 until mid-October 2019. Three Palestinian residents of Daraa Camp were also |
2019-10-17 | View |
Cash Aids Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 |
2019-10-16 | View |
Fires Break Out in Syria’s Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFires broke out inside AlQuds Mosque in Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, resulting in heavy material damage. Reporting from Syria, an AGPS correspondent said the fires were set by a |
2019-10-16 | View |
Palestinian Child with Congenital Cataracts Left without Treatment in SyriaPalestinian child Bayan Taha Khatab, who grew up in Syria’s Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, suffers from an eye disease known as the cataract, a type of clouding |
2019-10-16 | View |
Refugee Killed following Riots at Greece Refugee CampA number of migrants were injured and another killed in a clash between asylum-seekers in a refugee camp set on the Greek island of Samos, police sources said Tuesday. The |
2019-10-16 | View |
Plastic Water Tanks Distributed in Syria’s Impoverished Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeeThe 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 |
2019-10-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmed Amoura Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2012Palestinian 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 |
2019-10-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed South of SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Launch Cry for Help with Advent of WinterHundreds 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 |
2019-10-15 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Alaa AlDeen Youssef Secretly Held in Syrian Dungeons for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Raise Alarm over Leshmania Propagation North of SyriaMedia 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 |
2019-10-14 | View |
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Drinking-Water ScarcityResidents 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 |
2019-10-14 | View |
1st Women-Only Gym in Sweden Founded by Palestinian Refugee from SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-14 | View |
Displaced Families Return to AlTadhamun Neighborhood in DamascusDozens 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 |
2019-10-13 | View |
Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mohamed locked up in Syrian Gov’t Jails for 6th YearThe 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 |
2019-10-13 | View |
Palestinian Girl Who Won Gold Medal at West Asia Tennis Table Tournament Honored in SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-13 | View |
On Int’l Day of Girl Child, Palestinian Girls from Syria Continue to Struggle for Self-EmpowermentData 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 |
2019-10-13 | View |
3 Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t since 2012Three 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 |
2019-10-12 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Appeal for Legal Protection in LebanonPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-12 | View |
Palestinian Child from Syria Snatches Gold in Sweden Judo ContestPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-12 | View |
Residents of AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Facing Exacerbated Humanitarian ConditionResidents 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 |
2019-10-12 | View |
Palestinian Poet Adnan AlDerbi Honored at Aleppo EventA 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 |
2019-10-11 | View |
5 Members of Liwaa AlQuds Killed in Syrian DesertFive 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 |
2019-10-11 | View |
UNRWA Committee Tasked with Assessing Damage at Yarmouk SchoolUNRWA’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 |
2019-10-11 | View |
Displaced Families in Handarat Camp for Palestine Refugees Continue to Appeal for ReconstructionActivists 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 |
2019-10-11 | View |
Water Channels Installed in Atama Refugee Camp North of SyriaBonyan 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 |
2019-10-10 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-10-10 | View |
65 Palestinian Refugees from Syria among 500 Migrants Evacuated from Greece’s Symi IsleA 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 |
2019-10-10 | View |
96 Palestinian Refugees Extra-Judicially Executed in War-Torn Syria96 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 |
2019-10-10 | View |
Turkey Pushes Back 5 Palestinian Refugees to Syria in 2 DaysTwo 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 |
2019-10-10 | View |
Cash-Aids Handed Over to Palestinian Orphans in LebanonAlSaraa 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 |
2019-10-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Abdullah Omar Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaThe 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 |
2019-10-09 | View |
AGPS Calls on Palestinian Families to Report Cases of Enforced Disappearance in SyriaAGPS 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 |
2019-10-09 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Fuel Distribution FraudResidents 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 |
2019-10-09 | View |
Turkey Pushes Back 3 Palestinian Refugees to Northern SyriaThree 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 |
2019-10-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Husam Ali AlRefai Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-08 | View |
AGPS: 16 Palestinian Refugees Detained in Syria in 2018AGPS 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 |
2019-10-08 | View |
26 Palestinian Residents of AlAyedeen Camp in Hama Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS 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 |
2019-10-08 | View |
Syria’s Gov’t Forces Crack Down on Free Movement of Palestine Refugees in DaraaThe 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 |
2019-10-08 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Thailand Sound Distress SignalsSome 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 |
2019-10-08 | View |
Indonesia-Based Foundation Contributes US$ 350,000 to UNRWAOn 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 |
2019-10-07 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Take Part in Palestine Heritage Festival in IstanbulPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-07 | View |
Palestinian Students Honored in Syria’s AlRaml CampA 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 |
2019-10-07 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Shorn of Basic RightsPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-07 | View |
Humanitarian Aids Hander Over to Displaced Palestinian Families on Greek IslandShaghaf 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 |
2019-10-06 | View |
Students of Yarmouk Camp to Sign Up for School TransportationWalid 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 |
2019-10-06 | View |
Civilians Left under Threat of War Remnants in Syria’s Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-10-06 | View |
Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in Syria Released after 7 Years in Syrian JailsPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-06 | View |
AGPS Annual Report Sheds Light on Squalid Conditions at Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA 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 |
2019-10-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t since 2014Palestinian 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 |
2019-10-05 | View |
181 Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestine Refugees Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS 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 |
2019-10-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syria, Torture Death Toll Hits 608Palestinian 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 |
2019-10-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Drowns on Syrian-Turkish BordersThe 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 |
2019-10-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Yusuf AlKubra Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-04 | View |
Students Appeal for School Transport at AlNeirab Camp for Palestine RefugeesStudents 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 |
2019-10-04 | View |
Access Roads to AlTadhamun Neighborhoods Opened Up for Displaced FamiliesEfforts 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 |
2019-10-04 | View |
Concerns Mount among Palestinian Refugees as Syrian Gov’t Launches Calls for Military ConscriptionA 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 |
2019-10-04 | View |
Greece to Push Back Thousands of Migrants to TurkeyGreece 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 |
2019-10-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Maamoun AlJaloudi Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2015Palestinian 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 |
2019-10-03 | View |
Palestinian, Syrian Orphans Struggling for Survival in Northern Syria Refugee CampsDaawa 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 |
2019-10-03 | View |
Palestinians from Syria to Submit Visas Renewal Demands in LebanonThe 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 |
2019-10-03 | View |
82 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails in 2018AGPS 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 |
2019-10-03 | View |
Migrant Death Toll in Mediterranean Tops 1,000, Says UN AgencyAt 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 |
2019-10-02 | View |
6 Palestinians among 88 Migrants Intercepted by Turkish Coast Guard88 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 |
2019-10-02 | View |
Family of Palestinian Refugee Tareq Abdulatif Appeals for InformationThe 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 |
2019-10-02 | View |
Palestinian Civilians, Activists Held in Syria’s State-Run JailsA 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 |
2019-10-02 | View |
AGPS, PRC Release 2018 Annual Report about Situation of Palestinians of SyriaThe 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 |
2019-10-02 | View |
Delegation of Arab Students Union Shows Up in Handarat Refugee CampRepresentatives 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 |
2019-10-01 | View |
Palestinian Families in Syria’s Handarat Camp Call for Urgent Action by UNRWAResidents 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 |
2019-10-01 | View |
UNRWA Says 2019 Financial Deficit OngoingUNRWA’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 |
2019-10-01 | View |
Refugees Protest Crackdowns on Greek IslandPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained at Istanbul AirportPalestinian 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 |
2019-10-01 | View |
Palestinian Official: UNRWA to Overcome Funding Crunch Thanks to Generous DonationsHead 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 |
2019-09-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Held in Syrian Dungeons Since 2013Palestinian 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 |
2019-09-30 | View |
Palestine Ambassador in Turkey Underscores Situation of Palestinian RefugeesPalestine 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 |
2019-09-30 | View |
Palestinian Family in Syria’s Deir Ballout Camp Sounds Distress SignalsA 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 |
2019-09-30 | View |
Saudi Arabia Announced US$50 Million Contribution to UNRWAIbrahim 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. |
2019-09-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Abu Tawq Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-29 | View |
Deadline for Registration of Palestinian and Syrian Newborns Extended in LebanonThe 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 |
2019-09-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained at Istanbul AirportPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Iyad Salah Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Government for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released from SyrianPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-28 | View |
UNRWA Staff Member Honored in Syria’s AlSabina Refugee CampUNRWA 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 |
2019-09-28 | View |
UNRWA Denies Being Mandated to Resettle Palestine RefugeesUNRWA 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 |
2019-09-28 | View |
E-Campaign Denounces Entry-Bans on Palestinian Refugees from SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-28 | View |
Relief Aids Handed Over to Palestinian Refugees North of SyriaThe 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 |
2019-09-27 | View |
5 Members of Liwaa AlQuds Injured in Tadmur ShootoutsFive 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 |
2019-09-27 | View |
Authorities Okay Reconstruction of Yarmouk SchoolThe 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 |
2019-09-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Turkish Border Cops on Way to GreeceTurkish 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 |
2019-09-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Shukri AlNaji Held in Syrian Jails for 4th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-26 | View |
Palestinian Journalist from Syria Launches 1st NovelPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-26 | View |
Property-Theft, Security Turmoil Reported in Handarat Camp for Palestine RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-09-26 | View |
Water Network to Be Repaired in Yarmouk CampThe 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 |
2019-09-26 | View |
Displaced Families Submit Demands to Return to Yarmouk CampScores 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 |
2019-09-26 | View |
5 EU States Strike New Deal over Migrants Rescued at SeaInterior 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 |
2019-09-25 | View |
Cash Aids Transferred to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 |
2019-09-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlKurdi Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2015Palestinian 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 |
2019-09-25 | View |
PRC Urges UNHRC to Push for Reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp for Palestine RefugeesDirector 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 |
2019-09-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Assassinated in Syria’s AlMuzeireeb TownPalestinian-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 |
2019-09-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmed Eid Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2012Palestinian 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 |
2019-09-24 | View |
UNRWA Opens Schools in Syria for over 51,000 Palestine RefugeesThis 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 |
2019-09-24 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in AlMuzeireeb Exacerbated by Lake DroughtHundreds 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 |
2019-09-24 | View |
6,000 Displaced Palestinian Families in Qudsaya Facing Squalid ConditionsSome 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 |
2019-09-24 | View |
Property-Theft Attempts Reported in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFlocks 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 |
2019-09-24 | View |
Palestinian Child in Lebanon Refugee Camp in Need of Urgent Medical TreatmentA 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 |
2019-09-23 | View |
Fuel Supplies Distributed in Syria’s AlSabina Camp for Palestine RefugeesFuel 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 |
2019-09-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsA 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 |
2019-09-23 | View |
Over 250 Palestinians from Syria Reached Greece in Last Couple of MonthsAs 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 |
2019-09-23 | View |
98 Palestinian Residents of AlNeirab Camp Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian JailsAGPS 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 |
2019-09-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Launch Cry for Help from Greece’s Kastoria IslandDozens 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 |
2019-09-22 | View |
PLO Envoy: Yarmouk Camp to Be Rehabilitated SoonDirector-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 |
2019-09-22 | View |
Palestinians in Syria’s Deir Ballout Camp Appeal for Humanitarian AsylumA 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 |
2019-09-22 | View |
AGPS Continues to Monitor Situation of Palestinians in/from War-Torn SyriaAGPS 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 |
2019-09-21 | View |
36 Palestinian Residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Secretly Held in Syrian JailsAGPS 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 |
2019-09-21 | View |
Awareness-Raising Campaign on Explosive Remnants of War Held in Syria’s Handarat Camp for Palestine RefugeesVolunteers 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 |
2019-09-21 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees in Jordan’s AlHadiqa Camp Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-21 | View |
2 Swedish Districts Refuse to Let More Migrants InThe 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 |
2019-09-20 | View |
Gas & Fuel Supplies Distributed in Handarat CampFdistributed 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 |
2019-09-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Syria’s Raging ShootoutsPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-20 | View |
AGPS, PRC Urge UNHRC to Push for Reconstruction of Syria’s Yarmouk CampThe 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 |
2019-09-20 | View |
UNRWA to Distribute 3rd Batch of 2019 Cash Aids for Palestinians in SyriaUNRWA 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 |
2019-09-19 | View |
Director of Makeshift Clinic in Syria’s Deir Ballout Camp Denies Suspension of Health ServicesDirector 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 |
2019-09-19 | View |
Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestine Refugees Denounce Sanitation CrisisPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-19 | View |
AGPS, PRC Brief UNHRC about Secret Detention of Palestine Refugees in SyriaThe 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 |
2019-09-19 | View |
Palestinian Families from Syria Grappling with Abject Conditions in Besieged GazaThousands 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 |
2019-09-18 | View |
Palestinain Activist Bashar AlMuslih Secretly Held in Syrian Jails for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-18 | View |
UNRWA: 100% of Palestine Refugee Families in Jordan in Critical Need of Sustained Humanitarian Assistance100% 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 |
2019-09-18 | View |
AGPS: Vulnerable Palestinian Communities Worst Affected by Syrian WarfareAGPS 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 |
2019-09-18 | View |
Remembering Palestinian Artist Abu AlRuz Fatally Tortured in Syrian Jail … One Year OnMonday, 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 |
2019-09-17 | View |
UNRWA Distributes Food Aids in AlSabina Camp for Palestine RefugeesUNRWA’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 |
2019-09-17 | View |
Krahenbuhl Warns of Simmering Pressure on UNRWAOn 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 |
2019-09-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeals for Urgent TreatmentA 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 |
2019-09-17 | View |
As Thousands of Palestinians Fall Prey to Forced Disappearance, Syrian President Issues Amnesty to Cut Criminal SentencesSyria'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 |
2019-09-16 | View |
4 Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Syrian Security Forces in Rif DimashqFour 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 |
2019-09-16 | View |
UNRWA Honors Laureate Palestinian Student from Syria’s Daraa CampUNRWA 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 |
2019-09-16 | View |
Children in Yarmouk Camp for Palestine Refugees Pluck Up Courage & Join SchoolsDespite 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 |
2019-09-16 | View |
Explosion of Landmines, War Remnants Takes Away Lives of 6 Palestinian Refugees in SyriaSix 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 |
2019-09-15 | View |
Palestinian Writer Ali AlShehabi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-15 | View |
Palestinians from Syria to Receive Free Checks as Medical Delegation Arrives in LebanonA 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 |
2019-09-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tents in Greece Flooded by Violent Rain TorrentsDozens 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 |
2019-09-15 | View |
UNRWA Commissioner-General Calls for Urgent Support at Arab League SummitThe 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 |
2019-09-14 | View |
Palestinians in Syria’s AlNeirab Camp Grappling With Sanitation CrisisResidents 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 |
2019-09-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Sudan at Risk of RefoulementPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-14 | View |
Over 2,500 Reports Documenting Situation of Palestinians of Syria Issued by AGPSAGPS 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: |
2019-09-14 | View |
UNRWA Schools Shut in Lebanon’s AlRashidiya Camp over Water ContaminationUNRWA 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 |
2019-09-13 | View |
Facebook Suspends Palestine Liberation Army PageFacebook 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 |
2019-09-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rail Against Security Turmoil in QudsayaDisplaced 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 |
2019-09-13 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Fate of Palestinian Refugee in SyriaThe 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 |
2019-09-13 | View |
School Bags and Stationery Handed Over to Palestinian Students from Syria in IstanbulKhayra 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 |
2019-09-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Take to Beirut Streets to Push for Humanitarian AsylumPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-12 | View |
Child Missing in Jaramana Camp for Palestine RefugeesPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-12 | View |
With Advent of Academic Year, 700 Students in Daraa Camp for Palestine Refugees Shorn of Access to SchoolsAGPS 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 |
2019-09-12 | View |
10 Members of Palestinian Family Forcibly Disappeared in Syria’s State-Run Lock-UpsIn 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 |
2019-09-11 | View |
UNRWA Rehabilitates Nahaf School in Jaramana Camp for Palestine RefugeesUNRWA 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 |
2019-09-11 | View |
Palestinians from Syria on Greek Island of Samos Enduring Abject humanitarian ConditionsSyrian 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 |
2019-09-11 | View |
Despite Challenges, Palestine Refugees in Northern Syria Start School Year with Hope for Better FutureDisplaced 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 |
2019-09-11 | View |
Families of Forcibly Disappeared Persons in Syria Rally outside of Russian Embassy in BerlinA 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 |
2019-09-10 | View |
Hepatitis Virus Outbreak Feared in AlRashidiya Refugee CampUNRWA 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 |
2019-09-10 | View |
Residents of Syria’s Neighborhood of AlHajar AlAswad to Return to Their HomesMember 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 |
2019-09-10 | View |
277 Palestinian Refugees Affiliated with PLA Killed in War-Torn SyriaIn 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 |
2019-09-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins 3rd Seat in Lebanon ContestPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-09 | View |
Laureate Students Honored in Syria’s Hama CampA 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 |
2019-09-09 | View |
UNRWA Facing $120 Million Deficit in Its BudgetThe 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 |
2019-09-09 | View |
Deir Ballout School Opens Doors for Displaced Palestinian StudentsThe 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 |
2019-09-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Receive Diplomas from UNRWA Siblin CenterUNRWA 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 |
2019-09-08 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-09-08 | View |
Palestinian Child Injured in Motorcycle Accident in SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Released from Turkish CustodyPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-08 | View |
Female Palestinian Engineers from Syria Invent Laser Therapy DeviceFour 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 |
2019-09-08 | View |
3 Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’tThree 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 |
2019-09-07 | View |
Palestinians Sheltered in Syria’s AlAyedeen Camp of Hama City Sound Distress SignalsPalestinians 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 |
2019-09-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Brought before German CourtA 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 |
2019-09-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from War-Torn Syria Arrested in IstanbulPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-07 | View |
Canada Denies Report 100,000 Palestinians Coming to CanadaCanada 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 |
2019-09-06 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in AlMuzeireeb Exacerbated by Lake DroughtSome 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 |
2019-09-06 | View |
Civilians Left Under Threat of War Remnants in Syria’s Hadarat CampResidents 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 |
2019-09-06 | View |
Proven Ownership Set as Precondition for Return of Displaced Families to Yarmouk CampMember 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 |
2019-09-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Greek Refugee Camp Facing Squalid ConditionsPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-05 | View |
Palestinian Child from Syria with Diabetes in Need of Urgent TreatmentThe 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 |
2019-09-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Released by Turkish PolicePalestinian 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 |
2019-09-05 | View |
2 Palestinian Families from Syria Detained in Egypt for 2nd MonthTwo 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 |
2019-09-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar Hejazi Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-09-04 | View |
Syria’s AlRaml Camp for Palestine Refugees Gripped with Dire ConditionsResidents 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 |
2019-09-04 | View |
30 Tents Burned Down as Fires Rock Syria’s AlSadaka Refugee CampWildfires 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 |
2019-09-04 | View |
3,989 Palestinian Refugees Killed since Outburst of Syria WarfareAGPS 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 |
2019-09-04 | View |
311 Palestinian Refugees Killed by Sniper Bullets since Outbreak of Syrian ConflictAGPS 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 |
2019-08-28 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Unable to Shell out Visa Renewal FeesThousands 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 |
2019-08-28 | View |
PLA Fighting alongside Syria’s Gov’t Forces in IdlibThe 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 |
2019-08-28 | View |
Educational Event Held in Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp for Palestine RefugeesA 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 |
2019-08-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Detained in Syria following Deportation from TurkeyPalestinian 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 |
2019-08-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Snatches 1st Place in Lebanon Bodybuilding ChampionshipPalestinian 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 |
2019-08-27 | View |
Unemployment Rates Reach Zenith among Palestinians in SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-08-27 | View |
Thousands of Palestinian Families from Syria Torn ApartThousands 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 |
2019-08-27 | View |
237 Palestinian Residents of AlAyedeen Camp in Homs Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian JailsAGPS 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 |
2019-08-27 | View |
Over 75 Palestinian Students Take Part In Syria Scouting CampA 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 |
2019-08-26 | View |
Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-08-26 | View |
AlMuzeireeb Mayor Assassinated in SyriaMayor 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 |
2019-08-26 | View |
Russian & Syrian Forces Ravage Yarmouk Cemetery in Hunt for Israeli Soldiers’ BodyRussian 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 |
2019-08-26 | View |
UNRWA ATM Cards Renewed for Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 |
2019-08-25 | View |
AlSabina Camp Rail Against Trash PilesResidents 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 |
2019-08-25 | View |
Palestinian Students Honored in Khan Eshieh Refugee CampThe 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 |
2019-08-25 | View |
Palestinian Girl with Special Needs Garners Outstanding School ResultsSixteen-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 |
2019-08-25 | View |
Art Exhibition about Yarmouk Camp Held in GermanyA 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 |
2019-08-24 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Goes Down in Syria’s Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesDaraa 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 |
2019-08-24 | View |
2 Missing Palestinian Girls Show Up in SyriaSyrian 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 |
2019-08-24 | View |
Palestinian Activist Yaser Amayri Released from Syrian PrisonPalestinian 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 |
2019-08-24 | View |
Palestinian Civilians, Activists Held in Syria’s State-Run JailsA 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 |
2019-08-24 | View |
6 Years since 36 Palestinians Were Killed by Chemical Weapons in GhoutaOn 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 |
2019-08-23 | View |
Handarat Camp for Palestine Refugees Receives Pledges to Rehabilitate Water InfrastructureDirector 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 |
2019-08-23 | View |
Canadian Embassy in Beirut: Resettlement Demands by Palestine Refugees Cannot Be Systematically ApprovedThe 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 |
2019-08-23 | View |
Number of Migrants among Palestinians Sheltered in Syria Refugee Camp Growing RapidlyAGPS 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 |
2019-08-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees without Visa Documents Ordered to Leave Turkey by End of OctoberTurkey’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 |
2019-08-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Detained by Turkish PolicePalestinian 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 |
2019-08-22 | View |
Syria’s Ministry of Works Discusses Rehabilitation of Yarmouk Camp for Palestine RefugeesSyria’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 |
2019-08-22 | View |
Palestinian Child Pronounced Dead as Cluster Munition Goes Off in Syria’s Handarat CampA 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 |
2019-08-22 | View |
On World Humanitarian Day: Hundreds of Palestinian Volunteers Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaAGPS 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 |
2019-08-22 | View |
Cash Aids Transferred to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 |
2019-08-21 | View |
80 Migrants Intercepted by Turkish Coast Guard80 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 |
2019-08-21 | View |
90 Palestinians from Syria Disembarked on Greek Island over Past 3 DaysSome 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 |
2019-08-21 | View |
Property-Theft Attempts Ongoing in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFlocks 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 |
2019-08-21 | View |
Palestinians among 330 Migrants Stopped by Turkish Coast GuardTurkish 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 |
2019-08-20 | View |
German Interior Minister to Strip Migrants from Syria of Refugee statusGerman 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 |
2019-08-20 | View |
Abductions Simmering in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA 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 |
2019-08-20 | View |
19 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails during 1st Half of 2019In 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 |
2019-08-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Granted Best Football Scorer Award in HamburgThe 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 |
2019-08-19 | View |
15 PLA Fighters Pronounced Dead following Break-Away from Pro-Gov’t Forces15 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 |
2019-08-19 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Shows Up in Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesDirector 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 |
2019-08-19 | View |
Palestinian Children in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp Appeal for Launch of School YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-08-19 | View |
100 PFLP-GC Gunmen Pronounced Dead in SyriaAGPS 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 |
2019-08-18 | View |
Palestinian Mother & Her Child Secretly Jailed in Syria for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-08-18 | View |
1,100 Patients Receive Medical Checks at Deir Ballout’s Sole Health CenterParamedics 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 |
2019-08-18 | View |
Child among 3 Palestinians Arrested at Opposition-Held Checkpoint North of SyriaThree 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 |
2019-08-18 | View |
Meat Portions Distributed to Displaced Families North of SyriaThe 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 |
2019-08-17 | View |
Free Medical Day Held in Daraa CampA 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 |
2019-08-17 | View |
Secretary of Fatah Office in Aleppo Released from Jail58-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 |
2019-08-17 | View |
Deportation Concerns Heightened among Palestinians Refugees in IstanbulPalestinian 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 |
2019-08-17 | View |
Palestinian Carnival Held in Syria’s Qudsaya TownDozens 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 |
2019-08-16 | View |
Documentation Center North of Syria Calls on Palestinians in Aleppo’s Outskirts to Sign Up for Identity DocumentsThe 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 |
2019-08-16 | View |
1,977 Palestinian Refugees Killed until June 2019In 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 |
2019-08-16 | View |
On 70th Anniversary of Geneva Conventions, Palestinian Families Appeal for Information over Forcibly Disappeared RelativesOn 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 |
2019-08-16 | View |
Leisure Activities Held for Children in Yarmouk CampLeisure 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 |
2019-08-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Joins Swedish National Football TeamA 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 |
2019-08-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Brought Before German Court over Pro-ISIS PropagandaA 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 |
2019-08-15 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Beirut Sound Distress SignalsDisplaced 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 |
2019-08-15 | View |
Meat Portions Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families North of SyriaThe 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 |
2019-08-14 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Deprived of Eid JoyThousands 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 |
2019-08-14 | View |
Refugees Seeking Shelter in Greek Island Launch Cry for Help300 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 |
2019-08-14 | View |
Civilians’ Life Threatened by Motorbike Riders in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-08-14 | View |
84% of Palestinians from Syria Killed during 1st Half of 2019 Civilians84.44% 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 |
2019-08-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Bakr AlKousi Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail since 2013Palestinian 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 |
2019-08-13 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Spend Occasion of Eid away from HomeTens 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 |
2019-08-13 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Struggling for Survival in IdlibPalestinian 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 |
2019-08-13 | View |
45 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead during 1st Half of 2019In 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 |
2019-08-13 | View |
Leisure Activities Held in Deir Ballout Refugee CampGames 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 |
2019-08-12 | View |
Political Delegates Show Up in Yarmouk’s New CemeteryRepresentatives 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 |
2019-08-12 | View |
70% of Palestinian Academics from Syria Pursuing Scientific StudiesThe 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 |
2019-08-12 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Released by Turkish PolicePalestinian 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 |
2019-08-12 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Radi Shakosh Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-08-11 | View |
Palestine Refugees Denounce Delays in Citizenship Application Procedures in SwedenScores 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 |
2019-08-11 | View |
UNRWA Schools to Open on Time despite Cuts to FundingOver 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 |
2019-08-11 | View |
AGPS: 250 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaA 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 |
2019-08-11 | View |
Cleansing Campaign Launched in Khan Dannun Camp in Rif DimashqDozens 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 |
2019-08-10 | View |
53 Palestinians Drown on Migration Route from SyriaAccording 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 |
2019-08-10 | View |
33 Palestinians Migrants Detained in TurkeyThe 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 |
2019-08-10 | View |
Palestinian Ambassador Discusses with Istanbul Mayor Situation of Palestinians of SyriaThe 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 |
2019-08-10 | View |
AGPS Issues New Report about Palestinian Victims & Detainees in Syria until June 2019In 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 |
2019-08-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Snatches 1st Place at Bodybuilding ChampionshipPalestinian 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 |
2019-08-09 | View |
120 Palestinian Students from Syria Honored in IstanbulA 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 |
2019-08-09 | View |
India Contributes US$ 5 Million to UNRWA in Support of Palestine RefugeesThe 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 |
2019-08-09 | View |
Palestine Ambassador in Egypt Meets with UNRWA Official over Situation of Palestinians from SyriaPalestine 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 |
2019-08-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Urge Mahmoud Abbas to Broker their Safe Return to PalestinePalestinian 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 |
2019-08-09 | View |
Palestinian Group Fighting alongside Syria’s Gov’t Forces in HamaThe 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 |
2019-08-08 | View |
Displaced Families in Jaramana Camp Rail against Bread DearthResidents 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 |
2019-08-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Detained in Istanbul for over 35 DaysActivists 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 |
2019-08-08 | View |
Scholarships Granted to Palestinian Students in PakistanThe 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 |
2019-08-08 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in AlMuzeireeb Exacerbated by Lake DroughtAlMzeireeb 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 |
2019-08-08 | View |
Algerian Scholarships Granted to Palestinian StudentsThe 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 |
2019-08-07 | View |
UNRWA Opens Up Vacancies for Palestinian Teachers in SyriaUNRWA’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 |
2019-08-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian JailThe 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 |
2019-08-07 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally Outside of Canadian Embassy in BeirutDozens 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 |
2019-08-07 | View |
Detention Hotline Launched for Palestinians from SyriaThe 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 |
2019-08-07 | View |
Educational Event for Palestine Refugees Concluded in LebanonThe 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 |
2019-08-06 | View |
Activists Launch Appeals for Release of Palestinian Refugees Detained in TurkeyHundreds 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 |
2019-08-06 | View |
70 of Homes in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestine Refugees Destroyed, Says PLO OfficialHead 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 |
2019-08-06 | View |
Property-Theft Attempts Ongoing in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA 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 |
2019-08-06 | View |
Vocational Training Center Opened for Palestine Refugees in QudsayaThe 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 |
2019-08-05 | View |
Rubble Removed from Handarat Camp for Palestine RefugeesThe 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 |
2019-08-05 | View |
Association of Palestinian Painters in Europe LaunchedA 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 |
2019-08-05 | View |
Sweden to Deport Palestinian RefugeeThe 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 |
2019-08-05 | View |
Educational Camp for Palestine Refugees Concluded South of TurkeyKhayra 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. |
2019-08-04 | View |
Palestine Refugees Distressed as Assassination Reports Reemerge in AlMuzeireebPalestinians 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 |
2019-08-04 | View |
Rubble Removed from Daraa Camp for Palestine RefugeesOver 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 |
2019-08-04 | View |
2 Years since Palestinian Web Developer AlSafadi was Extra-Judicially Executed in SyriaTwo 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 |
2019-08-04 | View |
Insect-Staffed Bread Sold in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestine RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-08-03 | View |
Hamas Refugee Department Calls for Providing Protection for Palestine Refugees from Syria in GreeceHamas’ 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 |
2019-08-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released by Turkish PoliceThe 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 |
2019-08-03 | View |
AGPS Underscores Dire Situation of Palestinians from Syria in IstanbulIn 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 |
2019-08-03 | View |
Economic suffering continues for thousands of displaced Palestinian families in QudsayaSome 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 |
2019-08-02 | View |
Kuwait donates $ 5 million to UNRWA in support of Palestinians in SyriaThe 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 |
2019-08-02 | View |
UNRWA: We will continue to provide the necessary resources for refugees in Gaza, including those coming from SyriaUNRWA 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 |
2019-08-02 | View |
Palestine Refugees Distressed as Pro-Gov’t Battalion in Syria Calls for Military ConscriptionConcerns 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 |
2019-08-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Hanino Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2015Palestinian 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 |
2019-08-01 | View |
Free Educational Project KickStarted in AlSadaka Camp North of SyriaA 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 |
2019-08-01 | View |
Syria’s Deir Ballout Camp for Palestine Refugees Grappling with Mosquito-Borne DiseasesActivists 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 |
2019-08-01 | View |
Wheelchaired Palestinian Refugee Goes Homeless in SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-08-01 | View |
Displaced Families in AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Appeal for Increase of Daily Water SupplyResidents 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 |
2019-07-31 | View |
Documentation Center North of Syria Calls on Palestinians in Aleppo’s Outskirts to Sign Up for Identity DocumentsThe 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 |
2019-07-31 | View |
Contacts Held with Turkey to Enhance Situation of Palestine Refugees, Says AmbassadorPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-31 | View |
Alarm Bells Raised after Palestinian Refugee’s Health Takes Turn for Worse North of SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-31 | View |
Summer Camp Held for Palestine Refugees South of TurkeyKhayra 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 |
2019-07-30 | View |
UAE Contributes $50 million for Palestine RefugeesThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a US$ 50 million contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), to support the |
2019-07-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Khaled AlAbtah Detained in TurkeyPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Launch Cry for Help from Greek IslandSome 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 |
2019-07-30 | View |
28 Palestinians Killed in Pro-Gov’t Battles in Syria28 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 |
2019-07-19 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Nizar Kassab Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-19 | View |
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Drinking-Water ScarcityResidents 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 |
2019-07-19 | View |
Heavy Shelling Rocks Civilian Homes in IdlibThree 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 |
2019-07-19 | View |
Cash Aids Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonIn 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 |
2019-07-18 | View |
One Year Passes By since Palestinian Photojournalist Niraz Sa’id Died in Syrian JailsPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-18 | View |
Elderly Palestinian in Need of Urgent Heart SurgeryPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-18 | View |
Road Connecting Palestinian Refugee Camps North of Syria CollapsesThe 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 |
2019-07-18 | View |
Rocket Slammed into Palestinian Refugee Home in AleppoA 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 |
2019-07-18 | View |
6 Palestinian Migrants from Syria Caught by Turkish Coast GuardSix 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 |
2019-07-18 | View |
18 UNRWA Staff Members Killed, 28 Forcibly Disappeared in War-Torn SyriaTo 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 |
2019-07-17 | View |
Fires Break Out in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian Refugees in HumsFires 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 |
2019-07-17 | View |
3 Brothers Injured in Motorcycle Accident in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThree 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 |
2019-07-17 | View |
New Report by AGPS Underscores Situation of Palestinians from Syria in LebanonThe 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 |
2019-07-17 | View |
Free Medical Day Held in Syria’s Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFree 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 |
2019-07-16 | View |
Denmark Grants Palestinians from Syria Political AsylumThe 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 |
2019-07-16 | View |
Palestinian Newborn Needs Urgent Treatment in LebanonA 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 |
2019-07-16 | View |
92 Palestinians Cold-Bloodedly Executed in Syria92 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 |
2019-07-16 | View |
Humanitarian Condition in Syria’s AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Exacerbated by Stray DogsResidents 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 |
2019-07-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Abdullah Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2013Palestinian 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 |
2019-07-15 | View |
Activists Call for Urgent Action to Save Displaced Palestinians in GreeceActivists 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 |
2019-07-15 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees from Syria Detained by Israeli Police for 26 HoursTwo 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 |
2019-07-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Aymen Atiyeh Secretly Jailed in Syria for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-14 | View |
Military Parade Held by Pro-Gov’t Squad in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestine RefugeesA 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 |
2019-07-14 | View |
Over 22,000 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Granted Swedish CitizenshipPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Garners Highest Score in Syria’s Secondary School ExamsPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-14 | View |
Over 2,440 English Reports Released by AGPS about Palestinians of SyriaAGPS 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 |
2019-07-13 | View |
30 Palestinians Honored in Sports Event Held in Rif DimashqMore 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 |
2019-07-13 | View |
Trash Mounds Piled Up in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-07-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Detained by Syria’s Security ForcesA 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 |
2019-07-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Hums HostilitiesPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-13 | View |
Psychological Support Activities Held for People with Special Needs in Jaramana CampPsychological 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 |
2019-07-12 | View |
Committee of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Meet with Hamas Delegation in SidonRepresentatives 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 |
2019-07-12 | View |
Palestinians among 70 Migrants Caught by Turkish Coast Guard80 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 |
2019-07-12 | View |
Palestinian Students Achieve Outstanding Results in SyriaA 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 |
2019-07-12 | View |
1,488 Displaced Palestinian Families North of Syria Appeal for Urgent Action by UNRWAPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-12 | View |
Palestinian Teachers Honored in AleppoThe 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 |
2019-07-11 | View |
Saudi Arabia Contributes $2 Million for Palestine RefugeesThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has contributed an additional US$ 2 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support |
2019-07-11 | View |
UNRWA Hands Over Cash Aids to 3,900 Palestinian Families from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 |
2019-07-11 | View |
7 Years since Massacre against PLAJuly 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 |
2019-07-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained at Istanbul AirportPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar Hejazi Secretly Jailed in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-10 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Syria’s AlAkkad Neighborhood Sound Distress SignalsPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-10 | View |
UNRWA: 30% of Palestine Refugees from Syria in Jordan Highly VulnerableUNRWA 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 |
2019-07-10 | View |
450 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Launch Cry for Help from Greek Island450 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 |
2019-07-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins Chest ContestPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-09 | View |
Summer Camp Held for Palestinians from Syria in LebanonThe 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 |
2019-07-09 | View |
Water Crisis Rocks Deir Ballout Camp for Palestinian Refugees North of SyriaHundreds 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 |
2019-07-09 | View |
PLO Envoy Meets with UNRWA’s Syria DirectorDirector-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 |
2019-07-09 | View |
3,987 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead since 2011AGPS 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 |
2019-07-09 | View |
UNRWA Launches Palestinian Olympics in LebanonThe 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 |
2019-07-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Haytham Naji Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2014Palestinian 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 |
2019-07-08 | View |
Displaced Families Denied Return to Yarmouk Camp, Gov’t Officers Allowed InSources 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 |
2019-07-08 | View |
Hundreds of Palestine Refugees Threatened with Refoulement in GreeceThe 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 |
2019-07-08 | View |
Greece-Bound Migrant Boat Intercepted by Turkish Coast Guard11 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 |
2019-07-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Secretly Jailed in Syria for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-07 | View |
UNRWA Announces Launch of Student Registration in Daraa CampUNRWA 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 |
2019-07-07 | View |
Over 50 Persons Catch Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Deir Ballout Camp for Palestine RefugeesParamedics 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 |
2019-07-07 | View |
2 Palestinian Brothers Honored in Lebanon’s Burj Barajneh CampThe 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 |
2019-07-06 | View |
35 Members of Fatah AlIntifada Group Killed in Syria’s WarfareAGPS 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 |
2019-07-06 | View |
10,000 ATM Cards Distributed by UNRWA to Registered Palestine Refugees in SyriaUNRWA 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 |
2019-07-06 | View |
Activists Launch Campaign to Push for Civilians’ Safe Return to Yarmouk CampActivists 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 |
2019-07-06 | View |
Palestine Refugees to Undergo Free Medical Checks in LebanonThe 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 |
2019-07-05 | View |
Palestinian Girl Goes on Hunger Strike in London over Regime Attacks North of SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Shot Dead in AleppoPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-05 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families North of Syria Lash Out at PLO & UNRWADisplaced 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 |
2019-07-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Salim AlMaw’ed Secretly Jailed in Syria for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-04 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Enduring Dire ConditionsPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-04 | View |
Efforts Ongoing in Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugee to Repair Power NetworkThe 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 |
2019-07-04 | View |
Kurdistan Authorities Allow Palestinian Family from Syria to Enter ErbilAuthorities 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 |
2019-07-04 | View |
AGPS & PRC Underscore Calamitous Situation of Palestinian Women in Syria at UNHRCThe 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 |
2019-07-04 | View |
AGPS Launches WhatsApp Group for Palestinians from Syria in LibyaAGPS 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 |
2019-07-03 | View |
Hundreds of Displaced Palestinian Families Struggling for Survival in Northern SyriaHundreds 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 |
2019-07-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Held in Syrian State Jail for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Released after 8 Years in Syrian Gov’t JailsPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-03 | View |
AGPS: 17 PLA Gunmen Missing in Syria since 2011AGPS 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 |
2019-07-03 | View |
Palestinian Girl from Syria Snatches 1st Rank at Lebanon Secondary School ExamsPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-02 | View |
UNRWA Denies Intending to Transfer Palestine Refugees from Syria & Lebanon to Other CountriesUNRWA 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 |
2019-07-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Nour AlDeen Mahmoud Abdullah Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2014Palestinian 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 |
2019-07-02 | View |
Palestinian Family from Syria to Go Homeless in LebanonA 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 |
2019-07-02 | View |
Palestinian Palestinian Girl Rudeina Khattab Secretly Held in Syrian State Prison for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-07-01 | View |
Palestinian Instructors in Syria HonoredThe 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 |
2019-07-01 | View |
Syrian Official: Rehabilitation Plan for Yarmouk Camp to Be Set Up & Executed SoonYasar 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 |
2019-07-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Greece’s Leros Island Sound Distress SignalsA 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 |
2019-07-01 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally in Berlin in Support of BDSDozens 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 |
2019-06-30 | View |
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped With Poor Hygiene due to Trash MoundsResidents 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 |
2019-06-30 | View |
UNRWA Warns of Service Cut for Palestine Refugees in SyriaThe 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 |
2019-06-30 | View |
Family of Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Information about Missing Son in MalaysiaThe 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 |
2019-06-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Held in Syrian Dungeons Since 2013Palestinian 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 |
2019-06-29 | View |
Banquet Held for Displaced Palestinian Students in DamascusA 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 |
2019-06-29 | View |
UNRWA Denies Intent to Deport Palestine Refugees in Lebanon to Other CountriesUNRWA 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 |
2019-06-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Voice Unyielding Commitment to Right of ReturnHundreds 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 |
2019-06-29 | View |
Son of Fatah Leader Enduring Mysterious fate in Syrian Gov’t JailPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-28 | View |
Poisonous Reptiles Swamp Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-06-28 | View |
Rallies Held in Palestinian Refugees Camps in Syria over US-Led Bahrain WorkshopHundreds 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 |
2019-06-28 | View |
Over 600 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonsAGPS 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 |
2019-06-28 | View |
Education Center Launched in QudsayaFirst 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 |
2019-06-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Yehya Ahmad AlBash Secretly Detained in Syrian since 2013Palestinian 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 |
2019-06-27 | View |
Displaced Palestinians Rally in Northern Syria over Trump’s Pro-Israel Mideast PlanPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-27 | View |
Countries Pledge $100 Million for UN Palestine AgencyThe 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 |
2019-06-27 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Raise Concerns over Forced Military ConscriptionA 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 |
2019-06-27 | View |
Palestinian Student from Syria Qualified for Finals at Dubai Arab Reading ChallengePalestinian 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 |
2019-06-26 | View |
Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-06-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Tamim Secretly Detained in Syria since 2015Palestinian 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 |
2019-06-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Alaa Mohamed Taha Released by Turkish PoliceThe 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 |
2019-06-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Subjected to Heavy Beating by Turkish Border PoliceA 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 |
2019-06-26 | View |
Food Aids Distributed in Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees South of SyriaThe 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 |
2019-06-25 | View |
Free Medical Day Held in Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees South of SyriaA 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 |
2019-06-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Missing in IzmirThe 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 |
2019-06-25 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Family from Syria Detained at Erbil AirportPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins 1st Place in Hums Bodybuilding ChampionshipPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-24 | View |
1st Phase of Sanitation Repair Project Carried Out in AlDhiabiya, AlHusainiyaThe 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 |
2019-06-24 | View |
Youth Event Held in Damascus to Speak Up against US-Led Bahrain ConferenceA 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 |
2019-06-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Khamis Detained in Syria Shortly after ReleasePalestinian 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 |
2019-06-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Rami Suleiman Held in Syrian Lock-Up for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-23 | View |
Workshop Held in AlNeirab Camp over Trump’s Deal of CenturyPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-23 | View |
Pro-Gov’t Gunman Dead in SyriaIn 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 |
2019-06-23 | View |
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Deprived of Health CareResidents 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 |
2019-06-23 | View |
Rally Held in Turkey over US “Deal of Century”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 |
2019-06-22 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Meet with Refugee Services Organization in CairoA 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 |
2019-06-22 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Shows Up in Khan Dannun CampA 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 |
2019-06-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee among Migrants Detained in Turkey after Boat SinksThe 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 |
2019-06-22 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Detained in Greece Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-22 | View |
Swedish Riksdag Votes to Ease Family Reunification for Holders of Subsidiary ProtectionThe 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 |
2019-06-21 | View |
Migrant Boat Carrying 26 Palestinian Refugees Intercepted off Turkish CoastA 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 |
2019-06-21 | View |
Thousands of Palestinian Refugees from Syria Scattered across GlobeAGPS 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 |
2019-06-21 | View |
On World Refugee Day, AGPS Raises Alarm Bells over Situation of Palestinian Refugees in War-Torn SyriaOn 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 |
2019-06-21 | View |
Palestinian Student from Syria Honored by Swedish SchoolPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-20 | View |
Refugees Seeking Shelter in Greek Island Launch Cry for HelpِِِA 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 |
2019-06-20 | View |
Thousands of Palestinian Families from Syria Scattered across GlobeThousands 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 |
2019-06-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Drowns off Turkish CoastPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-20 | View |
53 Palestinian Refugees from War-Torn Syria Drowned on Migration Route53 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 |
2019-06-20 | View |
Cash Aids Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 |
2019-06-19 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA ClinicResidents 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 |
2019-06-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Suleiman & His 2 Sons Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2013Palestinian 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 |
2019-06-19 | View |
15 Palestinians Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Jails in May 2019AGPS 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 |
2019-06-19 | View |
12 Dead as Migrant Boat Sinks off Turkish CoastTwelve 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 |
2019-06-18 | View |
Insecticide Sprayed in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe 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 |
2019-06-18 | View |
Transportation Crisis Ongoing in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA 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 |
2019-06-18 | View |
Number of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Goes Down to 400Member 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 |
2019-06-18 | View |
53 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Drowned on Migration Road53 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 |
2019-06-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Khalil Ibrahim Shakosh Forcibly Disappeared in Syria since 2014Palestinian 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 |
2019-06-17 | View |
Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Enduring Severe Water CrisisThe 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 |
2019-06-17 | View |
Syria’s Education Ministry Pays Tribute to Palestinian Student over Smart Exam BoxPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-17 | View |
3 Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’tThree 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 |
2019-06-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees North of Syria Receive Protection CardsPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-16 | View |
18 Palestinian Families from Syria at Greece-Based Refugee Camp Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-16 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Undertake Life-Threatening Journeys to GreecePalestinian 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 |
2019-06-15 | View |
Palestinian Migrant from Syria Drowns West of GermanyThree-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 |
2019-06-15 | View |
Syrian Official: Yarmouk’s Organizational Plan to Be FinalizedSyria’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 |
2019-06-15 | View |
Palestinian Family Held in Syrian Gov’t Prisons for 6th YearAlarm 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 |
2019-06-15 | View |
Follow-Up Committee for Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Meet with UNRWA DirectorRepresentatives 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 |
2019-06-14 | View |
AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling With Water CrisisResidents 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 |
2019-06-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-14 | View |
PLA Conscript Arrested by Syrian Security ForcesA 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 |
2019-06-14 | View |
39 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Syria in May 2019AGPS 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 |
2019-06-14 | View |
8 Palestinian Migrants Caught Off Aegean SeashoreEight 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 |
2019-06-13 | View |
Pro-Gov’t Squad in Syria Mobilizes Forces against Opposition OutfitsThe 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 |
2019-06-13 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in AlMuzeireeb Made Worse by Assassination AttemptsA 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 |
2019-06-13 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugee Assaulted by Turkish PolicePalestinian 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 |
2019-06-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Bashar Assaad Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-12 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Missing Palestinian Refugee from Syria in GreeceThe 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 |
2019-06-12 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Slam Negligence of Local Mosque CommitteeResidents 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 |
2019-06-12 | View |
Daraa Camp Residents to Apply for Property Damage CompensationResidents 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 |
2019-06-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Wounds Inflicted by Gunmen North of SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-12 | View |
Living Conditions Go Downhill in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA 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 |
2019-06-11 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Sudan Voice Deep Concern over Their FateHundreds 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 |
2019-06-11 | View |
Family of Displaced Palestinian Woman with Vision Impairment Appeals for Urgent TreatmentThe 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 |
2019-06-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Shot by Anonymous Gunmen North of SyriaA 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 |
2019-06-11 | View |
Palestinian Child Hadil Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Gov’t Jails for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-10 | View |
Pro-Gov’t Battalion in Syria Launch Calls for Military ConscriptionCalls 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 |
2019-06-10 | View |
Children in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Sustain Eye InjuriesAt 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 |
2019-06-10 | View |
Russian & Syrian Forces Ravage Yarmouk Cemetery in Hunt for Israeli Soldiers’ BodyActivists 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 |
2019-06-10 | View |
Antiques Shop Sells Misappropriated Palestinian Paintings in DamascusA 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 |
2019-06-09 | View |
Insects Swamp Palestinian Refugee Camp in HamaResidents 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 |
2019-06-09 | View |
Number of Displaced Palestinian Children Taking Up Smoking in Syria Goes UpScores 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 |
2019-06-09 | View |
Talal Naji: Over 400 Members of PFLP-GC Killed in War-Torn SyriaAssistant 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 |
2019-06-09 | View |
39 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead in May 2019AGPS 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 |
2019-06-09 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Gather for Eid Celebrations South of TurkeyPalestinian 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) |
2019-06-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wadi’ Shakosh Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 4th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-08 | View |
Palestinian Group Fights Alongside Syrian Gov’t North of SyriaThe 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 |
2019-06-08 | View |
Palestinian Conscripts Subjected to Human Rights Violations in SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-08 | View |
14 Palestinian Migrants Intercepted by Turkish Coast Guard20 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 |
2019-06-07 | View |
Eye Surgeons to Arrive in LebanonThe 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 |
2019-06-07 | View |
Wildfires Break Out in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFires 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 |
2019-06-07 | View |
Reports about Settlement of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria DeniedThe 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 |
2019-06-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Granted Scholarship at Jordan’s Royal AcademyPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-06 | View |
Thousands of Palestinians from Syria Spend Holy Eid away from HomeOver 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 |
2019-06-06 | View |
Visit by PLO Delegation to Yarmouk Camp Stirs AngerA 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 |
2019-06-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Detained at Istanbul Airport, Threatened with RefoulementPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-06 | View |
Palestinian Engineer Abdul Muhaymen Hanawi Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-05 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp Call for Unblocking Access Road to Local CemeteryLiwaa 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 |
2019-06-05 | View |
Syria’s Liwaa AlQuds Battalion Bids Farewell to 3 Residents of AlRaml Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-06-05 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Fate of 2 Missing Palestinian Brothers in SyriaA 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 |
2019-06-05 | View |
Food Boxes Distributed to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon’s Western AlBekaaThe 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 |
2019-06-04 | View |
Palestinians among 35 Irregular Migrants Intercepted in TurkeyTurkish 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 |
2019-06-04 | View |
Sanitation Crisis Rocks Khan Dannun CampResidents 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 |
2019-06-04 | View |
Bakery Burned Down in Aleppo’s AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFires 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 |
2019-06-04 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Fate of 2 Missing Palestinian Brothers in SyriaThe 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 |
2019-06-04 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Shows Up at AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian Refugees in HumsDirector 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 |
2019-06-03 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families North of Syria to Obtain Protection CardsThe 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 |
2019-06-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian State JailA 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 |
2019-06-03 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Youths Forced to Join PLA in SyriaHundreds 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 |
2019-06-03 | View |
Germany Rebuffs Most Family Reunification Applications in GreeceThe 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 |
2019-06-02 | View |
Palestinian Child from Syria in Canada Wins Altruism AwardPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Haytham Sherkes Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 5th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-02 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Syria’s Deir Ballout Camp Sound Distress SignalsSome 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 |
2019-06-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Sa’id Rida Tarawiya Held in Syrian State Jail for 2nd YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-01 | View |
Int’l Quds Day Marked in AlNeirab CampA 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 |
2019-06-01 | View |
Displaced Palestinians in Idlib Push for Unblocking Syria-Turkey BordersPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-01 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Slam UNRWA’s ApathyPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-01 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Receive Protection CardsSyria’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 |
2019-06-01 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugee Drowns Near Deir Ballout Camp North of SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-06-01 | View |
Liwaa AlQuds Updates Registered Data about Residents of Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesLiwaa 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 |
2019-05-31 | View |
PFLP Leader: Foreign Parties Obstructing Return of Displaced Palestinian Families to Syria’s Refugee CampsMember 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 |
2019-05-31 | View |
Activists Appeal for Releasing Palestinian Refugee Detained in TurkeyPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-31 | View |
Medical Delegation to Provide Free Treatment for Palestinian Refugees in LebanonThe 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 |
2019-05-31 | View |
Fast-Breaking Meals Prepared for Impoverished Palestinian Families in Syria250 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 |
2019-05-30 | View |
Palestinian Woman Spotted in Damascus Detention CenterA 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 |
2019-05-30 | View |
Displaced Palestinians to Rally Outside of Yarmouk CampPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-30 | View |
Palestinian Child Dies of Wounds Inflicted in Syrian Gov’t Onslaught on AlNeirab CampPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-30 | View |
Iftar Meals Prepared for Displaced Palestinian Families in TurkeyKhayra 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 |
2019-05-29 | View |
Heavy Criticism Leveled at AFAD over Absence of Much-Needed Humanitarian Aid North of SyriaThe 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 |
2019-05-29 | View |
AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Insect PropagationResidents 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 |
2019-05-29 | View |
AGPS Sounds Alarm over Poor Education Services in Syria’s Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAGPS 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 |
2019-05-29 | View |
21 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Jails since Start of 2019AGPS 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 |
2019-05-29 | View |
Two Palestinian Brothers Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail since 2012Palestinian 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 |
2019-05-28 | View |
Number of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon Goes Down28,598 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 |
2019-05-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee with Psychiatric Disorder Missing in AthensThe 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 |
2019-05-28 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival in Idlib’s AlJazira CampSome 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 |
2019-05-28 | View |
Swedish Authorities Backtrack on Decision to Deport Migrants with Hungary-Processed FingerprintsThe 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 |
2019-05-27 | View |
UNRWA Commissioner: Budget Deficit Stands at $200 MillionUNRW’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 |
2019-05-27 | View |
Over 600 Palestinian Families Enduring Abject Conditions in Syria’s Daraa CampOver 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 |
2019-05-27 | View |
Palestine Ambassador: Families’ Return to Yarmouk Camp IndefiniteDirector-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 |
2019-05-27 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Missing Son in GermanyThe 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 |
2019-05-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Brought Before German Court over Alleged Human TraffickingA 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 |
2019-05-26 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Call for Safe Return to Their Homes in & near Yarmouk CampPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in Hama SuburbsPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-26 | View |
17 Palestinian Refugee Injured by Fire Rocking AlNeirab Camp in SyriaWildfires 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 |
2019-05-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins 3rd Prize at School Karate Championship in TurkeyPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-25 | View |
Heavy Criticism Leveled at PLO over Fast-Breaking Banquet in Embattled Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA 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 |
2019-05-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in SyriaThe 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 |
2019-05-25 | View |
Body of Palestinian Refugee from Syria Found Outside of Lebanon HospitalThe 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 |
2019-05-25 | View |
Meals Handed Over to Palestinian Children from Syria in SidonAlBer 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 |
2019-05-24 | View |
Iftar Meals Distributed in Daraa Refugee CampA 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 |
2019-05-24 | View |
Civilians’ Life Threatened by Motorbike Riders in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-05-24 | View |
UNRWA rejects US bid to remove its mandateThe 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 |
2019-05-24 | View |
81 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead on Migration Route until April 2019More 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 |
2019-05-24 | View |
Food Aids Handed Over to Palestinian Refugees in TurkeyKhayra 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 |
2019-05-23 | View |
UNRWA Delivers Cash Aids to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 |
2019-05-23 | View |
Fires Break Out near UNRWA School in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFires 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 |
2019-05-23 | View |
AGPS: 605 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syria’s State JailsAGPS 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 |
2019-05-23 | View |
Palestinians among over 600 irregular migrants held in TurkeyA 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 |
2019-05-22 | View |
Iftar Meals Distributed to Impoverished Palestinian Families North of SyriaThe 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 |
2019-05-22 | View |
Waste Water Floods Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-05-22 | View |
Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Dire ConditionsAfter 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 |
2019-05-22 | View |
Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Left without Roof over Their Heads in War-Torn SyriaOne 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 |
2019-05-22 | View |
Palestinian Girl from Syria Receives Exam Exemption Honor in LebanonPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-21 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian Detention Center after 4 MonthsPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-21 | View |
59-Year-Old Palestinian Woman Goes Missing in DamascusPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-21 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Daraa Camp Exacerbated by Sewage DisposalPalestinians 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 |
2019-05-21 | View |
Ramadan Meals Provided to Impoverished Palestinians in QudsayaFast-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 |
2019-05-20 | View |
7 Years since AlJa’ouna Massacre in Yarmouk Claimed Lives of over 20 PalestiniansSeven 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 |
2019-05-20 | View |
New Committee Tasked With Finalizing Reconstruction Plan in & around Yarmouk CampPro-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 |
2019-05-20 | View |
Over 1,700 Palestinian Refugees Secretly Incarcerated in Syrian JailsPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-20 | View |
Syrian regime has been holding Omar Allao for 7 yearsSyrian 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 |
2019-05-19 | View |
Sabina camp: Residents renew their appeal to end stray dogs phenomenonIn 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 |
2019-05-19 | View |
Continues "Stealing" in Yarmouk camp to remove the marbleIn 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 |
2019-05-19 | View |
Iranian forces “mistakenly” bombed Neirab camp a few days agoIranian 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 |
2019-05-19 | View |
UNRWA distributes 2019 first cash assistance to PRS in JordanIn 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 |
2019-05-18 | View |
Ahmed Jihad Ibrahim: appeal to reveal his fateThe 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 |
2019-05-18 | View |
One resident of Sbeina refugee camp is injured in Downtown Dara’aPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-18 | View |
UNRWA condemns attack on Neirab camp and refugees’ deathsIn 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 |
2019-05-18 | View |
Palestinian child from Dara’a refugee camp die in landmine blast in southern SyriaA 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 |
2019-05-18 | View |
7 years have passed since consultant surgeon and university professor Hayel Kasem Hamid was arrestedThe 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 |
2019-05-17 | View |
Appeal to secure prosthetic socket for Palestinian refugee from Dara’a camp38-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 |
2019-05-17 | View |
Shelling, causalities and injuries reveal deterioration of health situation in Neirab campThe 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 |
2019-05-17 | View |
Turkey: Over 79,000 Illegal Migrants Caught on Migration RouteThe 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 |
2019-05-04 | View |
Lebanese Security Forces Release Palestinian Refugee after 16 DaysPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian State PrisonAGPS 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 |
2019-05-04 | View |
On World Press Freedom Day . . . AGPS Documents Death of 18 Palestinian Journalists in War-Torn SyriaOn 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 |
2019-05-04 | View |
Palestinian Child from Syria Receives Best Novel Award in SwedenPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muayad AlHayek Secretly Jailed in Syria since 2015Palestinian 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 |
2019-05-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies under Mysterious Circumstances in Syrian Gov’t JailAGPS 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 |
2019-05-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Survives Assassination Attempt in SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-03 | View |
Laureate Students Honored at Damascus UniversityA 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 |
2019-05-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar Za’za’ Secretly Jailed in Syria for 5th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-02 | View |
Palestinian Workers from Syria Grappling with Abject Situation in LebanonHundreds 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 |
2019-05-02 | View |
Assassination Attempt Carried Out in AlMuzeireeb Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAlMuzeireeb 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 |
2019-05-02 | View |
Displaced Families Struggling for Survival in AlSadaka Camp in Aleppo’s Northern OutskirtsPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-02 | View |
New Website Documents Collective Memory of Palestinian Refugee CampsPalestinian 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 |
2019-05-01 | View |
32 Palestinian Residents of Handarat Camp Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Detention Centers32 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 |
2019-05-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian JailAGPS 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 |
2019-05-01 | View |
16 Palestinians among 95 People Executed in Syria’s Saydanaya Military PrisonBrigadier 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 |
2019-05-01 | View |
Fate of Palestinian Refugee Ahmed Abu Tawq Shrouded in Mystery in Syrian State JailPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-30 | View |
Exhibition Held by Palestinian Artist from Syria at Copenhagen ConferenceAn 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 |
2019-04-30 | View |
Palestinian Families from Syria Grappling with Abject Conditions in Besieged GazaThousands 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 |
2019-04-30 | View |
Remembering Tragic Chemical Attack: 34 Palestinian Refugees among Dozens of Civilians Massacred in SyriaOn 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 |
2019-04-30 | View |
Palestinian Engineer Abdul Muhaymen Hanawi Locked up in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-29 | View |
Assessment of Yarmouk Buildings in ProgressPro-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 |
2019-04-29 | View |
Palestinians in Europe Conference Calls for Protecting Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaThe 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 |
2019-04-29 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Yarmouk Camp Released after 14 Years in Israeli JailPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-29 | View |
Clothes Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Families in LebanonA 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 |
2019-04-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Sa’id Sa’id Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 5th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-28 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Sound Distress Signals over Security Turmoil in Ein AlHilweh CampPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Found Dead off Aegean Seashore, Dozens Feared DeadConcerns 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 |
2019-04-28 | View |
124 Palestinian Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Pronounced Dead in Syria124 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 |
2019-04-27 | View |
Palestinian Sisters Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Sound Alarm over Assassination Attempts in AlMuzeireebPalestinians 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 |
2019-04-27 | View |
8,700 Palestinian Families from Syria Facing Dire Conditions in LebanonNearly 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 |
2019-04-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Rally outside of UNRWA Office in GazaPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-26 | View |
Missing Palestinian Child Found after 6 DaysThree-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 |
2019-04-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in Syrian Gov’t JailPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-26 | View |
2 Civilians Injured as Rocket Hits AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees in LatakiaA 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 |
2019-04-26 | View |
UNRWA: 1,500 Palestinian Refugees Received Vocational Training in SyriaUNRWA 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 |
2019-04-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Falaha Forcibly Disappeared in SyriaThe 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 |
2019-04-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies of Torture in Syrian Gov’t JailPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-25 | View |
Syria’s Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Abject ConditionsPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Khaled Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Gov’t JailPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-24 | View |
UNRWA: 52% of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon JoblessUNRWA 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 |
2019-04-24 | View |
Palestinian Students Disappointed over “Degrading Treatment” at Dubai Arab Reading ChallengeFive 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 |
2019-04-24 | View |
Arbitrary Abductions on the Rise in Syria’s Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-04-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins 5th Place at German Bodybuilding ContestPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-23 | View |
Palestinian Sculptor from Syria Honored in AlgeriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-23 | View |
Palestinian Child Disappears from Jaramana CampThree-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 |
2019-04-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t JailPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-23 | View |
Displaced Palestinians Forcibly Transferred to AlBal CampReporting 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 |
2019-04-23 | View |
323 Palestinian Refugees Missing in War-Torn Syria323 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 |
2019-04-22 | View |
Property-Theft Attempts Ongoing in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA 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 |
2019-04-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in Syrian DesertPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-22 | View |
5 Years since 1st Palestinian Woman Was Tortured to Death in Syria JailAGPS 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 |
2019-04-22 | View |
Vigil to be Held in Gaza over UNRWA ApathyThe 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 |
2019-04-21 | View |
Rally Held in Khan Eshieh over US Bilateral MovesDozens 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 |
2019-04-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t PrisonAGPS 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 |
2019-04-21 | View |
Short Movie Reflects Brutal Torture Perpetrated in Syrian JailsA 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 |
2019-04-21 | View |
Vigil Held in AlShabiba Refugee Camp in Solidarity with Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli JailsA 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 |
2019-04-20 | View |
5 Palestinians Secretly Locked Up in Syrian Gov’t JailsFive 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 |
2019-04-20 | View |
Turkey Lifts Movement Restrictions on Palestinian, Syrian RefugeesThe 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 |
2019-04-20 | View |
Syria-Based Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Abject ConditionsResidents 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 |
2019-04-20 | View |
Free Medical Campaign Launched South of LebanonLebanon 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 |
2019-04-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Fadi Teym Secretly Jailed in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-19 | View |
Missing Palestinian Family from Syria Spotted in TurkeyA 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 |
2019-04-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Lebanese Security ForcesPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-19 | View |
Rocket Hits Palestinian Family’s Home in AleppoThe 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 |
2019-04-18 | View |
Fatah Al-Intifada Officer Survives Assassination Attempt in Rif DimashqA 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 |
2019-04-18 | View |
Rally Held in AlNeirab Camp to Mark Palestinian Prisoner’s DayA 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 |
2019-04-18 | View |
107 Palestinian Women Secretly Jailed in War-Torn SyriaDozens 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 |
2019-04-18 | View |
On Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, AGPS Calls on Syrian Authorities to Unearth Fate of Victims of Forced DisappearanceAGPS 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 |
2019-04-18 | View |
Cash Aids Transferred to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 |
2019-04-17 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Garner 11 Medals at Aleppo’s Karate ChampionshipMembers 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 |
2019-04-17 | View |
A family appeal for information over Palestinian refugee Ahmad DarwishA 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 |
2019-04-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over Uncontrolled Arms-Possession in AlBadawi CampHundreds 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 |
2019-04-17 | View |
Activists Appeal for Release of Palestinian Family from Syria in TurkeyIn 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 |
2019-04-17 | View |
Stray Dogs Sway AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-04-16 | View |
10 Members of Liwaa AlQuds Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaLiwaa 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 |
2019-04-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Samir Kasem Mohamed Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 8th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-16 | View |
Over 1,748 Palestinian Refugees Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian State JailsAGPS 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 |
2019-04-16 | View |
Germany Contributes US$ 10.1 Million to UNRWA in Support of Palestine RefugeesGermany’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 |
2019-04-15 | View |
Palestinian Children Join Scouting Activities in AlRaml CampLeisure 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 |
2019-04-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ekab Ekab Held in Syrian State Jail for 8th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-15 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Syrian Desert ShootoutsPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-15 | View |
UNRWA: Strategic Dialogue Held in Stockholm to Boost Refugee FundsJordanian 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 |
2019-04-14 | View |
Civil Registration Office Opened in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe 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 |
2019-04-14 | View |
Israeli forces Strike Gov’t Sites in SyriaSyrian 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 |
2019-04-14 | View |
4 Women Among 7 Palestinians Arrested by Syrian Gov’t Forces South of DamascusSeven 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 |
2019-04-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Hazem Abu Ajaj Secretly Held in Syrian Prison for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t JailAGPS 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 |
2019-04-13 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Denied Family Reunification in GermanyHundreds 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 |
2019-04-13 | View |
Campaign to Plant Olive Trees Kick-Started at Entrance of Yarmouk CampPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ayham Fakhri Held in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon to Be Treated by Orthopedic SurgeonsThe 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 |
2019-04-12 | View |
Situation of Palestinians from Syria in Sudan Exacerbated by Security MayhemHundreds 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 |
2019-04-12 | View |
Palestinian Migrants Disappear Off Turkish CoastA 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 |
2019-04-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Darwish Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Yehya Missing for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-11 | View |
Japan Announces New Contribution to UNRWAThe 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 |
2019-04-11 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in Raging HostilitiesAlSaeka 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 |
2019-04-11 | View |
89% of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Living Below Poverty LineUNRWA 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 |
2019-04-11 | View |
Ceremony to Honor Orphans Held in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA 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 |
2019-04-10 | View |
UNRWA Director in Syria Meets With Aleppo Governor over Situation in Palestinian Refugee CampsDirector 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 |
2019-04-10 | View |
Russian Military: ISIS Weapons Cache Found in Yarmouk CampThe 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 |
2019-04-10 | View |
Toll of Torture Victims in Syrian State Jails Hits 584Palestinian 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 |
2019-04-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Falah AlHaras Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-09 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Face Dire Conditions upon Return to Besieged Gaza StripThousands 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 |
2019-04-09 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Visits Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugesA 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 |
2019-04-09 | View |
AGPS: Health Situation of Palestinian Refugees Taking Turn for Worse in War-Torn SyriaThe 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 |
2019-04-09 | View |
Art Exhibition Held by Palestinian Refugee from Syria in BerlinAn 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 |
2019-04-08 | View |
AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Latakia Grappling with Dire ConditionsResidents 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 |
2019-04-08 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Fate of 4 Missing RelativesThe 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 |
2019-04-08 | View |
4 Staff Members of Jafra Charity Arrested by Syrian Security ForcesCoordinator 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 |
2019-04-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Wins 3rd Place in U.A.E Bodybuilding ContestPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Yousef Secretly Jailed in Syria for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-07 | View |
AGPS: 80 Palestinian Children Killed under Shelling, Crippling Siege in Yarmouk CampAGPS 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 |
2019-04-07 | View |
Nine Palestinian refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian State JailsNine 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 |
2019-04-07 | View |
Mass-Rally Held in AlSabina Camp to Celebrate Palestinian Land DayHundreds 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 |
2019-04-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Raging HostilitiesPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian State PrisonA 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 |
2019-04-06 | View |
AGPS: 241 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaStatistics 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 |
2019-04-06 | View |
Russian Forces Recover Body Remains of Israeli Soldier in Yarmouk CampThe 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 |
2019-04-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ali Mahmoud Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’tPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian State JailPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-05 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Ahmed and Mohamed Mahmoud Hamidi Secretly Jailed in SyriaPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Aleppo over Trump’s Pro-Israel StatementsDozens 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 |
2019-04-04 | View |
Body of Syrian Republican Guard Chopped into Pieces in Yarmouk CampActivists 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 |
2019-04-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Overburdened with Costly Visa-Renewal FeesThousands 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 |
2019-04-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’tPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-03 | View |
Child Missing in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-03 | View |
UNRWA: 31% of Households of Palestine Refugees from Syria Are Female-HeadedUNRWA 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 |
2019-04-03 | View |
Family of Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Refugee in Syria Launches Cry for HelpThe 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 |
2019-04-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Seham Shehab Secretly Held in Syrian State JailPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-02 | View |
UNRWA: Over 60% of Palestine Refugees Displaced in SyriaUNRWA 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 |
2019-04-02 | View |
Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Syria Gripped with Sanitation CrisisResidents 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 |
2019-04-02 | View |
Refugee Tents in Deir Ballout Swamped with Water following River FloodDisplaced 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 |
2019-04-02 | View |
Charity Distributes Aids to Displaced Palestinian Families in SyriaThe 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 |
2019-04-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Alaa Farhoud Held in Syrian Prison for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-04-01 | View |
27 Palestinians Assassinated in War-Torn SyriaAGPS 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 |
2019-04-01 | View |
Homeless Children from Yarmouk Camp Become Addicted to Glue-SniffingA 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 |
2019-04-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Bahaa AlBash Held in Syrian Jail for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-31 | View |
Rallies Held in Syria on Palestinian Land DayHundreds 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 |
2019-03-31 | View |
15 PLA Fighters Pronounced Dead following Break-Away from Pro-Gov’t Forces15 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 |
2019-03-31 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Journalists Killed, Detained in War-Torn SyriaAGPS 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 |
2019-03-31 | View |
1st Part of Encyclopedia of Palestinian Refugee Camps Brought OutThe 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 |
2019-03-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ayman AlRefai Secretely Jailed in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-30 | View |
Thousands of Palestinian Families from Syrian Torn-ApartThousands 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 |
2019-03-30 | View |
Denmark Changes Visas for Palestinian RefugeesDenmark 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 |
2019-03-30 | View |
Palestinian Poet Mahmoud Mufleh Awarded Order of Cultural Merit in EgyptPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Damascus over Trump’s Pro-Israel StatementsDozens 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 |
2019-03-29 | View |
39 Palestinian Women Missing in War-Torn Syria39 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 |
2019-03-29 | View |
Palestinian Journalist Muhannad Omar Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’tPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-29 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families from Syria in SudanKhayrah 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 |
2019-03-28 | View |
Mass Rally Staged in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Solidarity with Besieged GazaHundreds 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 |
2019-03-28 | View |
Palestinian Writer Ali AlShehabi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-28 | View |
Palestinian Students Subjected to Blackmail, Extortion by Pro-Gov’t Forces in DamascusIn 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 |
2019-03-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Zuheir Ibrahim Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian Jail for 5th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-27 | View |
Palestinian Girl from Syria Wins Dutch Reading Competition for 2nd TimePalestinian 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 |
2019-03-27 | View |
Habitability Condition Assessment of Yarmouk Buildings OngoingThe 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 |
2019-03-27 | View |
PLO Envoy & Damascus Governor Discuss Situation in Yarmouk CampDirector-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 |
2019-03-27 | View |
UNRWA: Food Aids for Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon to Be Suspended due to Funding CrisisThe 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 |
2019-03-27 | View |
2 Palestinians among 55 Illegal Migrants Rescued by Turkish Coast GuardTurkish 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 |
2019-03-26 | View |
Turkey Denies Intent to Rescind Palestinian Refugees’ Travel DocumentsTurkish 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 |
2019-03-26 | View |
UNRWA: Number of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon Goes DownUNRWA 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 |
2019-03-26 | View |
6 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead in February 2019AGPS 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 |
2019-03-26 | View |
Palestinian Woman & Her Daughter Held in Syrian Gov’t Prison for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-25 | View |
Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents 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 |
2019-03-25 | View |
145 Palestinian Refugees Killed during ISIS Takeover of Yarmouk CampAGPS 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 |
2019-03-25 | View |
UNRWA: 18 Staff Members Dead, 28 Detained/Missing in SyriaTo 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 |
2019-03-25 | View |
Palestinian Scouts Honored in HomsA 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 |
2019-03-24 | View |
Palestinian Referee Joins AFCPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-24 | View |
Deir Ballout Residents Speak Out against Trump’s Statement over Israel’s Sovereignty over Golan HeightsDozens 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 |
2019-03-24 | View |
Palestinian Family Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for over 6 YearsTen 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 |
2019-03-24 | View |
Palestinian Volunteers Engaged in Relief Mission in Deir Ballout CampMembers 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 |
2019-03-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Bashir AlShaabi Jailed in Syria for 5th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-23 | View |
NEW Turk Post: Turkey Intends to Rescind Travel Documents of Palestinians from SyriaThe 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 |
2019-03-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee & His Son Secretly Held in Syrian State Prison for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-22 | View |
Over 34 Palestinian Women Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails since 2011AGPS 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 |
2019-03-22 | View |
107 Palestinian Women Secretly Jailed in Syrian DungeonsDozens 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 |
2019-03-22 | View |
UN Data: 5,489 Buildings Destroyed in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe 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 |
2019-03-22 | View |
Palestinian Volunteers Take Part In Child Psychological Support Program in SyriaDozens 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 |
2019-03-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Risk Their Lives Onboard Greece-Bound Migrant BoatsPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-21 | View |
Family of Missing Palestinian Refugee Appeals for InformationThe 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 |
2019-03-21 | View |
Makeshift Homes in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Set on Fire by Electric Short CircuitWildfires 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 |
2019-03-21 | View |
484 Palestinian Women, Girls Killed in War-Torn SyriaStatistics 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 |
2019-03-21 | View |
Cash Allowances Delivered to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA has transferred cash aids to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family received a rental allowance of $100 and a food allowance worth 27$ |
2019-03-20 | View |
AGPS Launches Telegram GroupAGPS 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 |
2019-03-20 | View |
Palestinian Sisters Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-20 | View |
Studies Company Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp to Inspect Damage Wrought on Civilian StructuresA 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 |
2019-03-20 | View |
Severe Humanitarian Crisis Rocks Hums-Based Palestine Refugee CampPalestinians 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 |
2019-03-19 | View |
Vigil Held in Northern Syria over New Zealand’s Notorious Mosque MassacreDozens 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 |
2019-03-19 | View |
UNRWA Denies Intent to Deport Palestine Refugees in Syria & Lebanon to Other CountriesUNRWA 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 |
2019-03-19 | View |
UNRWA: 120,000 Palestine Refugees Fled War-Torn SyriaAs 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 |
2019-03-19 | View |
Palestinian Girl from Syria Wins Gold Medal at West Asia Tennis Table TournamentPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria among 6 Palestinians Confirmed Killed in New Zealand’s Mosque MassacrePalestinian 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 |
2019-03-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlGhodban Held in Syrian Jail for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-18 | View |
Committee Pops in Handarat Camp for Palestinian Refugees to Work Out Power CrisisActivists 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 |
2019-03-18 | View |
Child Event Held in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesOver 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 |
2019-03-17 | View |
Greek Gov’t Sends 900 Evacuation Notices to RefugeesThe 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 |
2019-03-17 | View |
Palestinian Engineer Wahdan AlRawashdha Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-17 | View |
UNRWA’s Commissioner-General: Palestine Refugees in Syria Witnessing Large-Scale DevastationPierre 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 |
2019-03-17 | View |
Indonesia Announces US$1 Million Contribution for Palestine RefugeesThe 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 |
2019-03-16 | View |
Displaced Palestinians in Latakia Appeal for Urgent InterventionDisplaced 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 |
2019-03-16 | View |
Syrian Official: 3,000 Persons Submit Demands to Return to Yarmouk CampMember 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 |
2019-03-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Nidhal AlMesri Secretly Jailed in Syria for 8th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-15 | View |
Palestinian Families in AlNeirab Camp Launch Cry for Help over Water CrisisPalestinian 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 |
2019-03-15 | View |
Hamas Issues 6th Annual Report about Palestinians from Syria in LebanonHamas 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 |
2019-03-15 | View |
Seminar Staged by PRC & AGPS at UNHRC Warns of Exacerbated Situation of Displaced Palestinians in Northern SyriaThe 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 |
2019-03-15 | View |
Leisure Activities Held by FIDAR for Displaced ChildrenA set of activities was held on Sunday by the Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR) for displaced Palestinian children from Syria in the southern Turkish city of Reyhanli. Sports |
2019-03-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Yehya Khatib Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian Jail for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Yehya Mahmoud Khatib has been secretly locked up in a Syrian state jail for the 8th consecutive year. Yehya, born in 1980 and sheltered in AlHusainiya Camp, was |
2019-03-14 | View |
Free Medical Day Held in Badawi Camp North of LebanonThe Medical Care Center of the Shifa Medical and Humanitarian Society in AlBadawi Camp, north of Lebanon, announced Saturday, March 16, a free medical day. The center said concerned patients |
2019-03-14 | View |
UNRWA Urges Donor Parties to Rally Around Palestinians from SyriaThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has appealed to donor countries, gathering in Brussels on Thursday, not to forget the plight |
2019-03-14 | View |
Lebanon Hospital Withholds Body of Palestinian Refugee over Treatment FeesThe body of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ahmed Eid has been withheld by a hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Sour (Tyre) after his family failed to shell out hospitalization |
2019-03-14 | View |
PRC Sounds Alarm over Palestine Refugees in Northern Syria, Egypt, & Thailand at UNHRCTwo 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 |
2019-03-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmed Abdul Rahim Secretly Locked Up in Syrian Jail for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Ahmed Fakhri Abdul Rahim has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been held for the fifth consecutive year. Born in Yarmouk Camp |
2019-03-13 | View |
5 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails in FebruaryAGPS documented the death of five Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian state prisons in February 2019. The casualties are: Mohamed Fuad Atiyeh and Khaled Samara, both residents of Yarmouk |
2019-03-13 | View |
Palestinian Families in Ramadan Camp Grappling with Price LeapResidents of Ramadan Camp 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 |
2019-03-13 | View |
Launch of New Committee to Speak Up for Palestinian Refugees in Northern SyriaA unified committee has been formed by Palestinian activists in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps to follow up on the situation of displaced Palestinian refugees north of Syria. The |
2019-03-13 | View |
Syrian Authorities Drag Feet over Families’ Appeals to Return to Yarmouk CampMember of Damascus Executive Office, Samir Jazaerli, said, following a meeting held in Damascus on Monday, March 11, that civilians will not be allowed to return to their homes in |
2019-03-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ubaida Alyan Secretly Jailed in SyriaPalestinian refugee Ubaida Alyan, aged 26, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups. Alyan was kidnapped by the government troops stationed in AlZahira, in Damascus, on March |
2019-03-12 | View |
Stray Dogs Sway Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp have raised concerns over their children’s safety as packs of stray dogs have been spotted in and around the camp. The refugees appealed to the |
2019-03-12 | View |
Fires Break Out in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFires broke out at dawn on Monday in a lumber mill in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, resulting in heavy material damage. AGPS field reporter said fires |
2019-03-12 | View |
PRC to Host Seminar at UNHRC to Speak Up for Displaced Palestinians North of SyriaThe Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) and Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) have extended invitations for a side-event onboard of the 40th session of the UN Human Rights Council |
2019-03-12 | View |
“Freedom Bus” in Brussels Speaks Up for Victims of Forced Disappearance in SyriaThe “Families for Freedom” movement called for a rally in Brussels in solidarity with the missing and detained people in Syria. A so-called “Bus for Freedom” trip staged by the |
2019-03-11 | View |
Free Medical Day Carried Out in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA free medical day was staged by the Popular Action Commission for the residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. A seminar held by medics as |
2019-03-11 | View |
Red Cross Delegations Pops in Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA delegation of the International Red Cross paid a visit to Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo in an attempt to follow up on the situation endured by civilians |
2019-03-11 | View |
11 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Fatally Shot by Turkish Gendarmerie11 Palestinian refugees were gunned down by Turkish gendarmerie as they attempted to enter the Turkish territories, fleeing war-torn Syria. The list of casualties includes Mohamed Ahmed AlKhalili, from Yarmouk |
2019-03-11 | View |
Free Pediatric Surgeries to Be Carried Out in LebanonThe Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon (URDA) announced the launch of a campaign to repair children’s testicular abnormalities, hernia, and hypospadias. The union said the medical surgeries |
2019-03-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ammar Bdeiwi Held in Syrian Gov’t Prison for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Ammar Bdeiwi, called Abu Udai, has been locked up in Syrian government jails for the fifth consecutive year. Ammar, who took shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hums before |
2019-03-10 | View |
Over 10,000 Protesters in Istanbul Speak Up for Women in Syrian JailsOver 10,000 protesters from different nationalities took to Istanbul streets on Thursday, urging the Syrian authorities to immediately release all children and women held in jail. A consortium of |
2019-03-10 | View |
AGPS: 3,920 Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 3,920 Palestinian refugees in Syria, including 478 women and girls, since 2011, as a result of war-related incidents. Yarmouk Camp topped the list |
2019-03-10 | View |
2 Migrant Children Drown off Greek CoastThe Hellenic Coast Guard said a man and two children died on Thursday when a boat they were travelling on sank just off the coast of the Aegean island of |
2019-03-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Jihad Edris Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Jihad Edris, from AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, has been secretly held in Syrian state prisons since February 9, 2013. He was spotted a few months following his abduction |
2019-03-09 | View |
37 Palestinian Female Refugees Missing in War-Torn Syria37 Palestinian women and girls have gone missing since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict. The list includes nine female refugees from Yarmouk Camp and 10 from AlTadhamun neighborhood. According |
2019-03-09 | View |
On Int’l Women’s Day: Families Slam Silence of Int’l Community over Women, Children Jailed in SyriaFamilies of Palestinian women and girls continue to voice their deep disappointment over the apathy maintained by the international community, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the human rights NGOs regarding |
2019-03-09 | View |
AGPS Launches WhatsApp Group for Palestinians from Syria in SudanAGPS launched an e-group via WhatsApp for Palestinians from Syria in Sudan in an attempt to help refugees to speak up for their rights and concerns. The group does not |
2019-03-08 | View |
Turkey Bans Migrants from Syria from Traveling to Greek CitiesThe Turkish Immigration Department issued on Friday a decision outlawing the travel of migrants from Syria to Greek cities adjacent to northwestern Turkey. The Turkey in Arabic news site quoted |
2019-03-08 | View |
2 Children Recued from Fire Rocking AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesTwo children below three years of age were rescued after fires broke out inside their family home. The children kept crying for help before a number of residents rushed to |
2019-03-08 | View |
On Int’l Women’s Day: Thousands of Palestinian Women Displaced, Tortured in War-Torn SyriaAGPS documented the death of 478 Palestinian women and girls from Syria due to reasons related to deadly shelling, lack of health care, and fatal torture. At least 35 Palestinian |
2019-03-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Islam Arsan Locked Up in Syrian State Jail for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Islam Abdullah Arsan has been kept in Syrian state jails for the seventh year running. Islam, a resident of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, was arrested by |
2019-03-07 | View |
Japan Contributes $7 Million in Aid for Palestine Refugees from SyriaThe Government of Japan has contributed US$ 7 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The sum will go towards |
2019-03-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Ghanam Released by Anonymous MilitiaResidents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees south of Syria have called on the concerned authorities to work on rehabilitating power networks in the area. Civilians said power lines which |
2019-03-07 | View |
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Power BlackoutAn anonymous gang released the Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ghanam, a resident of AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo, after they arbitrarily held him captive for nearly 30 days. Scores of Palestinian refugees |
2019-03-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in LatakiaPalestinian refugee Ayman Saad Hasan, born in 1985, was killed in a shooting attack on the Latakia-based Officers Club. The drive-by shooting was carried out by two gunmen driving a |
2019-03-07 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Launch Cry for HelpDozens of displaced Palestinians who were forcibly deported to northern Syria continue to urge UNRWA and the other concerned institutions to take urgent action regarding their abject conditions. In appeals |
2019-03-07 | View |
32 Palestinians Take Part In Cultural Exhibition in Damascus32 Palestinian artists joined an art exhibition organized by the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP), in cooperation with the General Federation of Palestinian Visual Artists. The event |
2019-03-06 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Damascus Honors Palestinian ArtistsThe Palestinian embassy in Damascus honored on Sunday, March 3, a number of Palestinian and Syrian artists who have spoken up for the Palestinian cause. Palestine’s Ambassador and a number |
2019-03-06 | View |
Sign Language Courses to Be Held in Jaramana CampThe Community Development Center in Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees announced the launch of sign language courses for deaf and dumb people who yearn for better communication and social integration |
2019-03-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ghassan AlBreiki Secretly Jailed in Syria for 3rd YearPalestinian refugee Ghassan Ezzet AlBreiki has been mysteriously held in Syrian state jails for the third consecutive year. A resident of AlMuzeireeb town, Ghassan was arrested by the government forces |
2019-03-06 | View |
6 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead in February 2019AGPS documented the death of six Palestinian refugees from Syria in February 2019. The list includes five refugees who were tortured to death in Syrian government prisons and another who |
2019-03-06 | View |
Palestinian Poet in Syria Mahmoud Mufleh Awarded Honorary PhDPalestinian author Mahmoud Husain Mufleh received an honorary PhD in poetry from the International Academy of Arts and Media in Egypt. Mufleh hailed the move and expressed his deep pride |
2019-03-05 | View |
Afghanistan Contributes $1 Million to UNRWAThe government of Afghanistan has contributed $1 million to the main United Nations agency that supports Palestinian refugees. In a ceremony in Istanbul on March 3, Abdul Rahim Sayed Jan |
2019-03-05 | View |
Jaramana Residents Denounce Dearth in Drinking WaterResidents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have been grappling with a water blackout which has been ongoing for days. Residents of Jaramana Camp, located a few |
2019-03-05 | View |
Fires Break Out in Muhammadiya Camp North of SyriaFires broke out in AlMuhammadiya refugee camp, southwest of Afrin city, north of Syria. A refugee tent was burned down in the incident. Other tents sustained damage. |
2019-03-05 | View |
Palestinians Kidnapped from Hama Allegedly Sent to Syrian Gov’t PrisonsThe Network of Palestinian Refugee Camps said the Syrian security forces sent dozens of Palestinian refugees arrested in Hama to Sednaya military prison and to another a jail in Qudsaya |
2019-03-05 | View |
Displaced Families in Deir Ballout Refugee Camp Call for Safe Return to PalestinePalestinian families displaced to northern Syria rallied on Monday, March 4, in Deir Ballout Camp, protesting their dire conditions in the poorly-equipped tents. The displaced refugees called on the concerned |
2019-03-05 | View |
OIC to Launch Endowment Fund for UNRWAThe Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) endorsed on Saturday the establishment of an endowment fund to ensure the sustainable financing of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), reported |
2019-03-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Qualifies for West Asia Table Tennis Tournament in JordanPalestinian refugee from Syria Alaa Nizar Fdheil has qualified for the West Asia Junior Table Tennis Tournament, set to be held at Princess Soumaya Bint AlHasan Hall in AlHusain city |
2019-03-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Karam Afani Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Karam Ahmad Afani, aged 26, has been mysteriously locked up in Syrian state prisons since September 15, 2013. Karam, a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south |
2019-03-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Detained in Greece for 8th MonthPalestinian refugee Yasser Fa’our has been kept in custody in Greece for the eighth month running over allegations of assaulting Greek police and attempting to burn state property, among other |
2019-03-04 | View |
Greek Gov’t to Cut Refugee AidsGreece’s Ministry of Migration Policy announced its decision to suspend aids allotted for refugees who were granted subsidiary protection or asylum before August 2017. According to Greek news outlets, the |
2019-03-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mysteriously Jailed in Syria for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Abdullah Ali Seyam, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, has been secretly held in Syrian government jails since July 15, 2013. He was arrested at a |
2019-03-03 | View |
EU Madad Fund Contributes EUR 2 Million to Palestine Refugees in JordanThe European Union member states (Madad Fund) contributed EUR 2 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) as part of |
2019-03-03 | View |
Afaak Education Center Boosts Academic Output of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in LebanonOver 180 school drop-outs among the Palestinians of Syria have benefited from the education and development programs provided by Afaak Education Center in Wadi AlZineh, south of Lebanon. Director of |
2019-03-03 | View |
Palestinian from Syria Wins Gold Medal in Austria Kickboxing ContestPalestinian refugee from Syria Fidaa Suleiman earned the gold medal in Austria’s 2019 Kickboxing Championship, in the second such medal won at the competition. A few days earlier, Palestinian refugee |
2019-03-02 | View |
Palestinian Family Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail for over 6 Years10 members of a Palestinian refugee family have been held in Syrian government jails since June 16, 2013. AGPS identified the family members as: Mahira Mahmoud Amayri (born in 1964) |
2019-03-02 | View |
URNWA’S Syria Director Meets with Fatah Official over Situation in Yarmouk CampUNRWA’s Director of Programs, Syria Field Office, Amanya Michael Ebye, and member of the Fatah Central Committee, Samir AlRefa’i discussed the situation of Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syrian and the vital role paid |
2019-03-02 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Information over Missing Wife & ToddlerPalestinian refugee Mustafa Mahmoud AlNaser, called Abu Bakr AlHalabi, continues to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of his wife Israa AlHariri, with whom he has lost contact |
2019-03-02 | View |
Medical Delegation to Carry Out Free Checks to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonThe Syrian American Medical Society Foundation (SAMS) announced the launch of its medical program for the displaced Palestinians of Syria and Syrians in Lebanon. Free surgeries will be carried out |
2019-03-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Fayad Shehabi Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Fayad Abdul Karim Shehabi has been locked up under mysterious circumstances in Syrian state prisons since November 2013. An ex-prisoner said he had met Fayad, a resident of |
2019-03-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Suffer Upshots of Security Turmoil in QudsayaDisplaced 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 |
2019-03-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Thailand at Risk of RefoulementOver 50 Palestinian families who fled war-torn Syria to Thailand continue to face extremely dire conditions due to the crackdowns perpetrated by the Thai authorities and the absence of serious |
2019-03-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muhammad Amayri Secretly Jailed in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Muhammad Amayri has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state prisons for the seventh year running. Muhammad, a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of |
2019-02-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Yarmouk Camp Wins Gold Medal in Kickboxing Contest in AustriaPalestinian refugee from Syria Hamza AlKurdi, aged 24, earned the gold medal in Austria’s 2019 Kickboxing Championship. Hamza and other students exited Yarmouk Camp in May 2013 on way to |
2019-02-28 | View |
EU Announces Vital EUR 82 Million Contribution to UNRWAThe European Union Representative, Ralph Tarraf, and Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Pierre Krähenbühl, signed, at |
2019-02-28 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Shorn of Basic RightsPalestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria have been subjected to a fragile legal and humanitarian status in Egypt, where they are treated as foreigners rather than asylum-seekers fleeing war-stricken zones |
2019-02-28 | View |
Center Documenting Data of Displaced Palestinian Refugees North of Syria LaunchedThe opposition-run Directorate of Civil Affairs in Syria announced the inception of the Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees North of Syria. The new center will keep record of and provide |
2019-02-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ibrahim Ahmed Secretly Held in Syrian Prison for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Ibrahim Ahmed Yaseen has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government jails for the sixth consecutive year. A resident of AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees in Latakia |
2019-02-27 | View |
Families of Victims of Enforced Disappearance Appeal for InformationThe families of jailed Palestinian refugees and Syrian nationals appealed, in letters emailed to AGPS, to the United Nations and the concerned international bodies to urge the Syrian government to |
2019-02-27 | View |
Palestinians from Syrian in Thailand Continue to Sound Distress SignalsPalestinian refugees from Syria trapped in Thailand have slammed the apathy maintained by the international community, the United Nations, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas |
2019-02-27 | View |
Palestinians Sheltered in Syria’s AlAyedeen Camp Sound Distress SignalsPalestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hama have been facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation as a result of the price leap, absence of stable financial resources, the sharp shortage |
2019-02-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Missing for 3rd YearThe family of the Palestinian young man Shadi Mahmoud Deib Mansour continues to appeal to the national and international human rights institutions to work on disclosing the condition and whereabouts |
2019-02-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Firas AlShaabi Locked Up in Syrian Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Firas Khaled AlShaabi, born on March 8, 1989, has been held in a Syrian state prison for the fourth year running. A resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Hums |
2019-02-26 | View |
15 Palestinian Refugees from AlMuzeireeb Community Secretly Held in Syrian Jails15 Palestinians, among them a woman, taking refuge in AlMuzeireeb area in Daraa have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian state prisons. AlMuzeireeb town, south of Daraa, is home to |
2019-02-26 | View |
Free Medical Week Kick-Started South of DamascusThe Charity Commission for the Relief of the Palestine People in partnership with the Palestinian Red Crescent have provided free medical checks and therapy to displaced Palestinian refugees south of |
2019-02-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Indonesia Rail Against Infringed RightsPalestinian refugees stranded in Indonesia launched calls for a peaceful vigil to urge the concerned authorities to meet their demands and grant them their rights to education, work, free movement |
2019-02-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muhammed Muhammed Secretly Jailed in Syria for 6th Year30-year-old Palestinian refugee Muhammed Mahmoud Muhammed has been locked up in Syrian government jails since January 24, 2013. A resident of Yarmouk Camp, the detainee was kidnapped from his workplace |
2019-02-25 | View |
Activists: Ambush by Syrian Gov’t Forces Targets 30 Yarmouk Residents on Way to Northern SyriaAt least 30 persons from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, were trapped in an ambush set by the Syrian government forces, on their way to opposition-held zones |
2019-02-25 | View |
Palestinians Sheltered in Syria’s AlAyedeen Camp of Hama City Sound Distress SignalsPalestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hama have been facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation as a result of the price leap, absence of stable financial resources, the sharp shortage |
2019-02-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Missing for 3rd YearThe family of the Palestinian young man Shadi Mahmoud Deib Mansour continues to appeal to the national and international human rights institutions to work on disclosing the condition and whereabouts |
2019-02-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Firas AlShaabi Locked Up in Syrian Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Firas Khaled AlShaabi, born on March 8, 1989, has been held in a Syrian state prison for the fourth year running. A resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Hums |
2019-02-25 | View |
15 Palestinian Refugees from AlMuzeireeb Community Secretly Held in Syrian Jails15 Palestinians, among them a woman, taking refuge in AlMuzeireeb area in Daraa have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian state prisons. AlMuzeireeb town, south of Daraa, is home to |
2019-02-25 | View |
Charity Group Delivers Aids to Palestinian Families South of TurkeyKhayra Ummah Organization distributed 50 BIM cards worth 100 Turkish Liras each to families of orphans and needy children with three members or less. Families comprising four members or more |
2019-02-24 | View |
Japan Contributes US$ 23 Million to UNRWA in Support of Palestine RefugeesThe Government of Japan has contributed US$ 23 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The agreement was signed by |
2019-02-24 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Fate of Missing SonPalestinian refugee Maher Khaled Mahmoud, born in 1994 and raised in AlHajar AlAswad in Syria, has gone missing for the fourth year running after he was kidnapped by pro-government forces |
2019-02-24 | View |
Palestinian Families in Syria Protest Israeli Decision to Cut PA Tax RevenuesFamilies of slain Palestinians and prisoners continue to voice their deep anger over Israel’s decision to slash their revenues from tax funds allotted for the Palestinian Authority (PA). A Palestinian |
2019-02-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Named Karate Champion in SwedenPalestinian refugee from Syria Assem Husam AlDeen Taleb was honored as the champion of the Swedish Open Karate Championship, staged on Saturday, February 19. On December 23, 2016, Assem won |
2019-02-23 | View |
Self-Empowerment Courses Held for Palestinian Women in Rif DimashqEducational courses and a psychological support program have been staged by Aidoun group in Jaramana Camp, AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, and Jdeidat Artouz, in Rif Dimashq. Courses in handicrafts and sewing |
2019-02-23 | View |
Palestinian refugee Walid Abu Riya Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Walid Abu Riya has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state prisons for the fourth year running. Walid, a father of three children, was kidnapped on November |
2019-02-23 | View |
Palestinian Factions Discuss Exacerbated Conditions in Yarmouk CampIn a meeting held in Damascus, representatives of the Coalition of Palestinian Factions briefed different parties about the recent Moscow talks and underway contacts with Damascus governor, PLO departments, and |
2019-02-23 | View |
PLO Envoy in Damascus: Yarmouk Camp Enduring Tragic SituationRepresentatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on Thursday paid a visit to Yarmouk Camp and inspected works to repair AlShuhadaa Cemetery and remove rubble from residential alleyways. PLO representative |
2019-02-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Subjected to Mysterious Conditions in Syrian State JailPalestinian refugee Jamal Waleed AlSayed, born in 1970, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government dungeons, where he has been held for the fourth year running. Jamal was |
2019-02-22 | View |
Rights Group Calls for Urgent Action over Jailed Women, Children in SyriaA conference titled “Until the Last Child and Woman Are Released from Syrian Prisons” was held by Le Movement De La Conscience (Conscience Movement) in Istanbul. Human rights activists and |
2019-02-22 | View |
Thousands of Displaced Palestinian Families from Syria Torn ApartThousands 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 |
2019-02-22 | View |
UNRWA’s Syria Director: Palestinian Refugees Most Affected by Syrian WarfareUNRWA’s newly-appointed director, Amanya Michael Ebye, said that after eight years of conflict, “Palestine refugees continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups in Syria with immense humanitarian needs.” |
2019-02-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Amer Abu Shaqra Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Amer Abu Shaqra, born in 1989, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons for the seventh year running. Amer was arrested on December 12, 2012 |
2019-02-21 | View |
UNRWA Announces End of Psychological Support Project for Palestine Refugees in LebanonDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) held a ceremony at the UNRWA Haifa |
2019-02-21 | View |
51 Palestinian Residents of Aleppo’s AlNeirab Camp Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaAGPS documented the death of 51 Palestinian refugee sheltered in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, since the outbreak of the Syrian war. The list includes 17 refugees who were fatally gunned |
2019-02-21 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Call for Safe Access to Yarmouk CampPalestinian families who have been displaced from Yarmouk Camp continue to appeal to the Syrian authorities, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian factions, among other concerned bodies, to |
2019-02-21 | View |
UNRWA Delivers Cash Aids for Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA has transferred cash aids for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of up to $100 and a |
2019-02-20 | View |
DFLP Delegations Pops In Handarat CampRepresentatives of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) paid a visit, on Monday, February 18, to Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo in an attempt to |
2019-02-20 | View |
Palestinians in AlNeirab Camp Rally over UNRWA Service CutA vigil was staged on February 19 by the residents of AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo outside of UNRWA’s office in AlNeirab, protesting the UN Agency’s decision to hand over aids |
2019-02-20 | View |
New Committee Launched to Oversee Situation of Displaced Palestinians North of SyriaA committee to follow up on the conditions of displaced Palestinian refugees in AlMuhammadiya Camp, north of Syria, has been formed by Palestinian activists. The committee said in its founding |
2019-02-20 | View |
728 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Pro-Gov’t Shootouts in Syria728 Palestinian refugees were killed as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces in war-torn Syria. The list includes 276 Palestinian refugees who died as they joined the Palestine Liberation |
2019-02-20 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Saudi Arabia Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian refugees from Syria in Saudi Arabia have sounded the alarm over the mistreatment they have been subjected to as the Saudi authorities continue to prevent them of their basic |
2019-02-19 | View |
Family of Palestinian Refugee Appeals for InformationThe family of Palestinian refugee Muhammad Ibrahim Ibrahim continues to appeal for information over the fate of their jailed son. Muhammad, born in 1982 in Yarmouk Camp, was arrested in |
2019-02-19 | View |
E-Campaign Speaks Up for Victims of Torture in Syrian DungeonsThe network of Palestinian refugee Camps “Shamekh” embarked on an e-campaign on Facebook in an attempt to mobilize action regarding the victims of torture, detainees, and victims of enforced disappearance |
2019-02-19 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugee from Syria in Lebanon Puts Up Child for SaleA Palestinian refugee who fled Yarmouk Camp to the Lebanese region of AlBekaa has offered to sell his one-year-old toddler via Whatsapp due to his abject living conditions. An AGPS |
2019-02-19 | View |
Rally Staged in Germany over Forced Deportation of Palestinian FamilySome 100 German activists rallied in Passau city, protesting a decision by the Bavarian government to deport the Palestinian refugee from Syria Arafat Shreih, his wife Samah Daqaq, and their |
2019-02-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Husam Maw’ed Held in Syrian Jails for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Husam Maw’ed has been held in Syrian state prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Husam was kidnapped along with the Palestinian girl Salma Abdul Razaq at the al-Bashir |
2019-02-18 | View |
UNRWA Appoints New Director of Affairs in SyriaThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has appointed Amanya Michael Ebye, a Ugandan national, to the position of Director of UNRWA Affairs |
2019-02-18 | View |
Palestinian Child from Syria Dies following Medical Neglect in LebanonThree-year-old Palestinian child from Syria Maria Tamer Abu Azarah, taking shelter in Ein AlHilweh Camp, south of Lebanon, after she was deported from Yarmouk Camp with her family, succumbed to |
2019-02-18 | View |
100 Members of Popular Front – General Command Killed since Outburst of Syria WarfareAGPS documented the death of 100 members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP – GC) as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces |
2019-02-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Bashar AlMuslih Secretly Held in Syrian Jails for 6th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-02-17 | View |
Rally Held in AlNeirab Camp over UNRWA’s Service CutA vigil was staged by the residents of AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo, protesting UNRWA’s decision to hand over aids to the poorest families in 2019. The decision implies that thousands |
2019-02-17 | View |
UNRWA in Syria Announces Aid Cut for Palestinians of SyriaURNWA in Syria will opt for urgent measures to curtail in-kind and cash aids allotted to the Palestinians of Syria. Media sources quoted the UN agency as stating that aids |
2019-02-17 | View |
Charity Distributes Aids to Displaced Palestinian Families North of SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission for Relief and Development distributed fuel supplies to displaced Palestinian families in Aleppo’s northern suburbs as part of its winter campaign. Over the past three months |
2019-02-16 | View |
3 Palestinian Family Members Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail since 2013The Palestinian AlJamal family appealed, in letters sent to AGPS, to the concerned parties and activists in Syria to work on disclosing the fate of their three siblings who were |
2019-02-16 | View |
Krähenbühl Appeals to Donor Parties to Boost UNRWA FundingCommissioner-General of the UN agency for Palestine refugees UNRWA has promised to work hard to ensure continuity of the agency’s services despite its fragile financial situation. UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krahenbuhl |
2019-02-16 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Struggling for Survival in Northern SyriaDozens of displaced Palestinians who were forcibly deported to northern Syria continue to launch a cry for help owing to the abject situation they have been going through in the |
2019-02-16 | View |
Sidon-Based Academy Announces Launch of Free CoursesLebanon Academy for Training and Development, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, announced the launch of free training courses for youths aged between 15 and 24. Palestinian refugees from |
2019-02-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Adnan ALoulou Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 6th YearThe fate of Palestinian refugee Adnan Tal’at ALoulou, born in 1962, has been shrouded in mystery in Syria’s state-run prisons. He was kidnapped at the Batikha checkpoint, set up at |
2019-02-15 | View |
16 Palestinian Refugees Detained in War-Torn Syria in 2018Meanwhile, AGPS found out that 16 Palestinian refugees, among them a woman, were arrested across the Syrian territories in 2018, down from 28 refugees, including seven women, in 2017. The |
2019-02-15 | View |
Palestinian Families in Hittin Sound Alarm over Socio-Economic HardshipsHundreds of Palestinian refugees from Hittin community, in Barzah, in Damascus, have been grappling with dire conditions as a result of the Syrian warfare. All the way through Syria’s eight-year |
2019-02-15 | View |
Palestine Liberation Army Refuses to Lay Off Conscripts after End of Military ServiceRelatives of Palestinian refugees who have been forced to fight alongside the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) affiliated with the Syrian government said the battalion continues to reject appeals to lay |
2019-02-15 | View |
Situation of Palestinians from Syria in Europe Exacerbated by Delays in Family ReunificationThousands of Palestinian refugees from Syria who have fled to Europe have been torn apart from the nourishment of home and warmth of family reunification. Most of European states have |
2019-02-14 | View |
38 Palestinian Residents of Daraa Camp Held in Syrian PrisonsAGPS documented the detention of 38 Palestinian refugees sheltered in Daraa Camp, south of Syria, between March 2011 until January 2019. Three Palestinian residents of Daraa Camp were also tortured |
2019-02-14 | View |
Palestinian Families in AlSayeda Zeinab Appeal for Garbage ClearanceResidents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to rail against the mounds of trash piled up in civilian neighborhoods and around the main access roads to the camp |
2019-02-14 | View |
Palestinian Father & His Son Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsPalestinian refugee Faris Balsha and his son Mohamed died under torture in Syrian prisons, where they had been held for over five months. They were kidnapped at a government-run checkpoint |
2019-02-14 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Trapped between Hammer and Anvil as Neighboring Countries Opt for Closed-Door Immigration PolicyPalestinian refugees from Syria have been denied easy access to neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and North African countries. The Turkish embassies have suspended visas for Palestinian refugees |
2019-02-14 | View |
AGPS Launches Instagram AccountAGPS has launched its official Instagram account in an attempt to reach out to a larger audience and monitor the situation of Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria. In seeking to |
2019-02-13 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Facing Dire ConditionsPalestinian 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 |
2019-02-13 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally outside of UNRWA Office in JordanA number of Palestinian refugees from Syria joined on Tuesday a vigil staged outside of the UNRWA office in the Jordanian capital city of Amman, protesting the agency’s cut of |
2019-02-13 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Missing Son in GermanyPalestinian refugee Muhammad Adnan Talel Amouri, aged 24, has gone missing in Germany for the fourth month. Born on October 3, 1994, Muhammad fled Yarmouk Camp in war-torn Syria to |
2019-02-13 | View |
317 Palestinian Refugees Missing in War-Torn Syria317 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 |
2019-02-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Firas AlShaabi Locked Up in Syrian Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Firas Khaled AlShaabi has been held in a Syrian state prison for the fourth year running. A resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, Firas was kidnapped on January |
2019-02-12 | View |
325 Palestinian Families in Deir Ballout Camp Launch Cry for HelpOver 325 displaced Palestinian families in Deir Ballout Camp, in Afrin, continue to raise concerns over their fate as a freezing winter season has overwhelmed the region. The families lashed |
2019-02-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Military PrisonA 19-year-old Palestinian refugee sheltered in Rif Dimashq was tortured to death in Syria’s state-run Sednaya military prison, north of Damascus, where he had been jailed for over three years |
2019-02-12 | View |
Cancer-Stricken Patients in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Appeal for Urgent TreatmentOver 25 Palestinian refugees have been diagnosed with cancer in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, in Rif Dimashq. On February 9, a 40-year-old Palestinian refugee succumbed to a lung cancer that infected |
2019-02-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Shukri AlNaji Held in Syrian Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Shukri Muhammed AlNaji has been held in a Syrian government prison for the fourth consecutive year. He was kidnapped from Khirbet AlShiyab in Rif Dimashq on February 10 |
2019-02-11 | View |
Petition Protesting Germany’s Deportation of Palestinian Family Garners 30,000 SignaturesAn e-campaign launched by German activists to urge the German authorities to backtrack on a decision to deport the Palestinian refugee from Syria Arafat Shreih, his wife Samah Daqaq, and |
2019-02-11 | View |
Russian Forces Train Pro-Gov’t Battalions in SyriaThe Russian private military contracting company Vegacy Strategic Services Ltd was recently photographed training members of the Liwaa AlQuds battalion, affiliated with the Syrian government, in Aleppo. Similar photos have been |
2019-02-11 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp Call for Urgent Action by UNRWAPalestinian refugees in Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, have been grappling with dire conditions due to the lack of humanitarian assistance and life-saving services. Displaced Palestinian families called on UNRWA to |
2019-02-11 | View |
Palestinian Girl Salma Abdul Razaq Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian student Salma Abdul Razak, enrolled at the Architectural Engineering University in Damascus, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government penitentiaries. Born on March 30, 1990, Salma fled |
2019-02-10 | View |
Commission of Displaced Palestinian Refugees Calls for Emergency Meeting at UNRWA HeadquartersThe Association of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Jordan called for an emergency gathering at the UNRWA office in Amman to urge the agency to meet their demands. Over recent |
2019-02-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival South of DamascusPalestinian refugees taking shelter in such southern Damascus towns as Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem have been grappling with dire conditions as a result of the price hike, steep rental |
2019-02-10 | View |
Foreign Policy: Refugees at Risk as Germany Forces Them to Return to SyriaAs the Syrian war draws to an end, refugees are being encouraged to return home by the countries to which they have fled. Those who do so, however, are finding |
2019-02-10 | View |
13 Migrants Rescued Off Turkish CoastTurkish coast guards rescued 13 migrants off Bodrum coast, west of Turkey, attempting to reach Greece. Turksih sources said they received a cry for help by phone at nightfall minutes |
2019-02-09 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Radi Shakosh Secretly Held in Syrian State JailPalestinian 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 |
2019-02-09 | View |
PLA Wraps Up Fighting in AlSuweida DesertThe Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) announced the end of its armed mission in AlSuweida Desert, south of Syria, where it has fought alongside the Syrian government forces against ISIS militias |
2019-02-09 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Woman in Lebanon Appeals for Urgent TreatmentElderly Palestinian refugee Meriam Mousa Issa, born in 1932, is in need of an urgent pacemaker to help her recover her normal heartbeat. Displaced from Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus |
2019-02-09 | View |
Free Medical Week Held for Ophthalmology Patients in SidonA free medical week has been launched at AlRa’i Hospital in the Lebanese city of Sidon on Friday. Free medical check-ups will be provided to ophthalmology patients regardless of their |
2019-02-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Maw’ed Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syria JailPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Maw’ed, from Yarmouk Camp, has been secretly held in Syrian state prisons since February 2, 2014. Over 1,724 Palestinian detainees have been enduring mysterious fates in |
2019-02-08 | View |
15 Palestinian Refugees Killed following Breakaway from Pro-Gov’t Battalion in Syria15 PLA members 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 |
2019-02-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian JailPalestinian refugee Mohamed Fuad Atiyeh, sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, was tortured to death in Syrian government dungeons. Atieyh’s death brings the number of Palestinians who died under torture in Syrian |
2019-02-08 | View |
Campaign Kick-Started in Lebanon to Treat Injured Palestinians from SyriaThe Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon and the International Committee of the Red Cross embarked on a campaign to take down the names of persons suffering from |
2019-02-07 | View |
2 Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Camp Spotted in Syrian State JailsMu’awiya AlHaji who was released from a Syrian government prison said he had met the Palestinian refugee Muhammad Abdul Fattah, a resident of Yarmouk, in jail. AlHaji said the refugee |
2019-02-07 | View |
95% of Palestinian Children from Syria in Egypt Denied Right to Education95% of Palestinian children from Syria have been prevented from accessing education facilities in Egypt, where they are treated as foreigners rather than legitimate asylum seekers. The Egyptian authorities continue |
2019-02-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Wounds in War-Torn SyriaPalestinian refugee Muhammad Ahmad AlJebali, affiliated with the Free Palestine Movement, died of wounds he sustained in clashes against ISIS militias in Yarmouk Camp, prior to the government takeover of |
2019-02-07 | View |
Palestinians of Yarmouk Rail Against Soaring Cemetery PricesBurying their deceased beloved ones has become a nightmarish quest for Palestinians taking refuge in and around Yarmouk Camp. The refugees find it too difficult to secure a burial spot |
2019-02-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mirvat Kablawi Secretly Held in Syrian JailPalestinian refugee Mirvat Kablawi, from AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, has been locked up in Syrian state jails for the fourth consecutive year. Mirvat was arrested at |
2019-02-06 | View |
Relief Aids, Heating Kit Handed Over to Displaced Families North of SyriaThe Commission of Palestinians of Syria for Relief and Development distributed fuel supplies and food boxes donated by the European AlWafa Campaign to displaced families north of Syria. Some 2 |
2019-02-06 | View |
Fuel & Gas Crises Rock Jaramana Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have run out of and gas and fuel reserves urgently needed for heating and cooking. Speaking with AGPS, the residents said |
2019-02-06 | View |
97 Palestinian Residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Killed since Outburst of Syrian WarfareAGPS documented the death of 97 Palestinian residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp in Rif Dimashq since the outbreak of deadly hostilities in Syria until January 2019. The list includes 20 |
2019-02-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Spotted in Syrian JailEx-detainee Mu’awiya AlHaji said he had met the Palestinian refugee Muhammad Abdul Fattah, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, in a Syrian state prison. The ex-prisoner said Abdul Fattah was transferred |
2019-02-05 | View |
Smart Bus Stop Installed in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees in AleppoA smart bus stop was installed by civil society representatives from the so-called Umniyah Project, in partnership with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, and UNICEF. Volunteer students installed lighting kit |
2019-02-05 | View |
Displaced Families Sign Petition Urging Syrian Authorities to Rehabilitate Yarmouk CampA petition was handed over by the residents of Yarmouk Camp to Damascus governor Adel Anwar AlAlabi, urging local authorities to smooth the return of displaced families to their homes |
2019-02-05 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Woman in Syria Needs Urgent Pacemaker ImplantationElderly Palestinian refugee Meriam Mousa Issa, born in 1932, is in need of an urgent pacemaker to help her recover her normal heartbeat. Displaced from Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus |
2019-02-05 | View |
Fuel Supplies Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Families in Deir Ballout CampThe Commission of Palestinians of Syria for Relief and Development distributed fuel supplies to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in Deir Ballout Camp, north of Syria. Some 600 families, among |
2019-02-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Missing for 3rd YearThe family of Palestinian young man Shadi Mahmoud Deib Mansour appealed to the national and international human rights institutions to work on disclosing the condition and whereabouts of their son |
2019-02-04 | View |
Body of Displaced Palestinian Pulled from Afrin ValleyCivilians and rescue teams from AFAD charity removed the body of Palestinian refugee Ali Hasan Amer, nicknamed Abu Hasan AlDabou, from Afrin river, separating Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee |
2019-02-04 | View |
Signature Campaign Launched over German Decision to Forcibly Deport Displaced Palestinian FamilyGerman activists embarked on an e-campaign seeking to garner signatures to urge the German authorities to backtrack on a decision to deport the Palestinian refugee from Syria Arafat Shreih, his |
2019-02-04 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Hold Vigil in Solidarity with Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli JailsA rally was staged by Palestinian factions in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, in solidarity with detainees in Israeli occupation jails. Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in |
2019-02-03 | View |
Palestinian Girl Rudeina Khattab Secretly Held in Syrian State Prison for 7th YearPalestinian 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 |
2019-02-03 | View |
Military Training Held by Liwaa AlQuds in Handarat CampMilitary courses were held by the Liwaa AlQuds battalion, affiliated with the Syrian government, in Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo. Commander of Liwaa AlQuds, Muhammad AlSaid, accompanied by |
2019-02-03 | View |
Palestinian Woman Detained by German Authorities, Her Child Taken to OrphanagePalestinian refugee Sameh Daqaq has been detained by the German authorities pending her deportation to the eastern European country of Lativia, where her family were first granted asylum, before they |
2019-02-03 | View |
Wool Exhibition Held in AlSayeda Zeinab CampA wool exhibition was staged by popular factions in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq. Traditional textile designs were put on display during the event. AlSayeda Zeinab |
2019-02-02 | View |
Ahmad Abu Holi Pledges to Make Serious Steps in Favor of Palestinians from Syria in GazaHead of the PLO’s Department of Refugee Affairs, Ahmad Abu Holi, said he will reach out to the Palestinian Prime Minister, Rami AlHamdlallah, and the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas |
2019-02-02 | View |
Palestinian Families Facing Dire Conditions in T’Seil TownPalestinian refugees seeking shelter in T’seil, in the southern Syrian province of Daraa, continue to launch cries for help over the exacerbated socio-economic conditions they have been enduring. Palestinian families have |
2019-02-02 | View |
Over 108 Palestinian Women, Girls Secretly Held in Syrian State PrisonsDozens of Palestinian women and girls have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government dungeons, where scores of others died as a result of torture. Palestinian women have also been |
2019-02-02 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Facing Precarious Legal StatusOver 17,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan have been categorized as vulnerable due to their precarious legal status and exacerbated living conditions. The majority of the Palestinians from |
2019-02-01 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families to Return to AlTadhamun NeighborhoodPro-government sources in Syria said displaced families will soon get access to their homes in AlTadhamun neighborhood, south of Damascus, sometime soon. Local authorities in Damascus governorate have just finalized |
2019-02-01 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Fate of Jailed Son in War-Torn SyriaPalestinian refugee Muhammad Issa AlHourani has been held in Syrian government prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Issa, born in 1982, was kidnapped by pro-government forces in Daraa AlBalad in |
2019-02-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Syrian Security ForcesPalestinian refugee Mohamed Youssef Hajres, a resident of Khan Eshieh Camp, in Rif Dimashq, was arrested by Syrian security forces as he passed through AlSoumariya checkpoint, near Damascus. His condition |
2019-02-01 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Ahmad and Muhammed Awad Subjected to Mysterious Fate in Syrian State JailPalestinian brothers Muhammed and Ahmad Awad have been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for the sixth year running. Muhammed, born in 1968, was arrested in Hama city on |
2019-01-31 | View |
Palestinian and Syrian Officials Meet over Situation in Yarmouk CampPalestinian and Syrian officials discussed, during a meeting convened a few days earlier, the progress of reconstruction initiatives in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. Damascus governor Adel AlAlabi, Palestine’s Ambassador |
2019-01-31 | View |
Displaced Palestinians North of Syria Denied Right to ID DocumentsHuman rights activists north of Syria said civil registration offices have refused to issue identity cards to Palestinian refugees who were displaced from Yarmouk Camp and other areas in Damascus |
2019-01-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Opposition ForcesMilitary police affiliated with the Syrian opposition to northwest of Aleppo arrested on Wednesday the Palestinian refugee Yehya AlSarhaan, nicknamed Abu Muhammad, in Deir Ballout Camp over allegations of his |
2019-01-31 | View |
265 Palestinian Residents of Daraa Camp Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaAGPS documented the death of 265 Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Daraa Camp, south of Syria, since the outburst of deadly hostilities in the country. The list includes 134 Palestinians |
2019-01-31 | View |
UNRWA Launches Emergency Appeal for US$1.2 Billion for Palestine Refugees from SyriaUNRWA’s Commissioner-General, Pierre Krähenbühl, called for a total of US$ 1.2 billion to fund the Agency’s vital core services and life-saving humanitarian aid for 5.4 million |
2019-01-30 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Deprived of Humanitarian AidPalestinian activists raised alarm bells over the deteriorating conditions of the displaced Palestinian refugees in Lebanon due to the absence of relief aids and humanitarian assistance. Activists urged UNRWA, the |
2019-01-30 | View |
Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians from Syria Meet with UNRWA Director in JordanA delegation of the Follow-Up Committee of Displaced Palestinians in Jordan met on Monday, January 28, with the director of UNRWA operations in Jordan Roger Davies to discuss the situation |
2019-01-30 | View |
Detainees’ Families Subjected to Blackmailing in War-Torn SyriaThe families of hundreds of Palestinian refugees secretly held in Syrian state jails have been blackmailed over their appeals for information. Hundreds of families have paid large sums of money |
2019-01-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Nidhal Mohamed Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian State JailPalestinian refugee Nidhal Ismail Mohammed, taking shelter in Jilin, south of Syria, has been locked up in Syrian state jails since January 1, 2013. His family and friends continue to |
2019-01-29 | View |
Turkish Embassy in Lebanon Suspends Visas for Palestinians from SyriaThe Turkish Embassy in Lebanon continues to prevent Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon from obtaining visas. As a result, hundreds of Palestinians from Syria have embarked on life-threatening journeys |
2019-01-29 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Brazil Grappling with Dire ConditionsHundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria who have reached Brazil as they rummaged around for a safe shelter have been struggling for survival. The refugees have reportedly been denied access |
2019-01-29 | View |
Situation in Deir Ballout Camp Exacerbated by Road ClosuresReporting from Deir Ballout Camp, an AGPS news reporter said the main access roads to Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, north of Syria, have been closed off. On Sunday |
2019-01-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Held in Syrian State Jail for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Moad Adnan AlKhatib, sheltered in AlHussainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, has been held in government prisons since December 1, 2012. AlKhatib was a student of |
2019-01-28 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Grappling with Dire ConditionsAlSayeda Zeinab Camp, held by the Syrian government forces and their affiliated popular committees, has been gripped with dire socio-economic conditions as a result of the high rates of unemployment |
2019-01-28 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Sudan Launch Distress Signals1,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria in Sudan have launched cries for help over the dire conditions they have been subjected to as a result of poverty and lack of |
2019-01-28 | View |
1,411 Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Camp Pronounced Dead since Outburst of Syria WarfareAGPS kept record of the death of 1,411 Palestinians sheltered in Yarmouk Camp since the outburst of deadly hostilities in Syria. 490 refugees died as a result of the |
2019-01-28 | View |
Leisure Activities Held for Displaced Children North of SyriaLeisure activities were held by the Ein Jalout Scouts, in partnership with the Commission of Palestinians from Syria for Relief and Development, in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, north |
2019-01-27 | View |
Swedish Migration Agency: 20,000 Migrants to Retrieve Residency RightThe Swedish Migration Agency said some 20,000 migrants will be granted legal stays in Sweden following family reunification procedures. The Swedish Minister of Justice and Migration Morgan Johansson told |
2019-01-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins 1st price in Dutch language competitionPalestinian refugee from Syria Mohammed Ali received the first prize at the Dutch language competition for 2018, beating 36 others contestants. Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands handed over the prizes to |
2019-01-27 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Slam UNRWA’s ApathyThe committee speaking on behalf of the displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan lashed out at UNRWA for turning its back on the refugees’ demands, which they voiced during |
2019-01-27 | View |
Luncheon Held by Charity in Deir Ballout CampA luncheon was held by the Commission of Palestinians of Syria for Relief and Development for dozens of displaced children north of Syria. The luncheon, held in Deir Ballout refugee |
2019-01-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Najib Sweiti Secretly Held in Syrian State JailPalestinian refugee Najib Abdul Majid Issa Sweiti, born in 1984, has been held in Syrian state prisons since September 2017. He was abducted near Damascus International Airport on his way |
2019-01-26 | View |
Syrian Official: Rehabilitation of Yarmouk Camp Infrastructure Kick-StartedThe Syrian Minister of Public Works and Housing Suhail Abdul Latif announced the launch of works to rehabilitate infrastructure and allow displaced families to return to their homes in Yarmouk |
2019-01-26 | View |
276 Palestinian Refugees Affiliated with PLA Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS documented the death of 276 Palestinian refugees as they fought alongside the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian government, in war-torn Syria. Most of the casualties died |
2019-01-26 | View |
School Outfits Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Children south of DamascusYaboos Foundation for Women Empowerment and Development distributed uniforms to primary and preparatory schoolchildren at AlFalouja School in Yalda town, south of Damascus. The move falls in line with a |
2019-01-25 | View |
Palestinian Family Continues to Appeal for Information over Missing SonThe family of the Palestinian refugee Abdul Ghafour Fayez Abu Seyam, born in 1992, have reiterated their appeals to the international human rights institutions, including Amnesty, to work on disclosing |
2019-01-25 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees North of Syria Appeal for Identity DocumentsActivists and human rights advocates north of Syria have called on the concerned authorities to issue identity documents identifying Palestinians sheltered in the area as refugees who have been displaced |
2019-01-25 | View |
NGO Opens Registration for Film-Making CourseAction for Hope foundation launched a call for applications for Palestinian, Syrian, and Lebanese students in AlBekaa region to join a film-making training session. The nine-month course is set to |
2019-01-24 | View |
Biria School Honors Outstanding StudentsThe Biria primary school in Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees honored laureate pupils who achieved good results in the academic year 2018/2019. Certificates and awards were handed over to |
2019-01-24 | View |
Stranded Students Transferred to Schools Outside of Yarmouk CampPalestinian students taking shelter in Yarmouk Camp were transferred to schools outside of the camp, according to Yarmouk’s education chief Waleed AlKurdi. Palestinian students enrolled at schools located in AlZahira |
2019-01-24 | View |
Italy to Dispatch Cash Aids for Palestine Refugees from Syria in LebanonThe Italian government has donated €1.5 million ($1.7 million) to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) to provide health services for Palestinian refugees |
2019-01-24 | View |
Over 60% of 2018 Victims among Palestinians from Syria Identified as CiviliansAGPS documented a remarkable increase in the death toll of Palestinian civilians in war-torn Syria during 2018, with an estimated number of 168 people, making up 60.87% of the |
2019-01-24 | View |
Displaced Families in Jaramana Camp Rail Against Bread DearthResidents 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 |
2019-01-23 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Pledges to Boost Support for UNRWASyria’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Faysal Miqdad said the Syrian government will prop up support for UNRWA in such a way as to enable the agency to |
2019-01-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Rally outside of UNRWA Office in AmmanPalestinian refugees from Syria rallied on Tuesday outside of the UNRWA office in Amman, protesting the agency’s poor services and reluctance to meet their demands, including their calls to shell |
2019-01-23 | View |
Palestinian from Syria in Thailand Appeal for Humanitarian ActionPalestinian refugees from Syria trapped in Thailand have urged the international community, the United Nations, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the Palestinian Embassy, among other concerned bodies, to rally around |
2019-01-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Executed in Syria’s Military Prison of SednayaAn ex-detainee who was recently released from the state-run Sednaya military prison north of Damascus said the Syrian authorities executed the Palestinian refugee Ahmed AlAboush, a resident of AlHajar AlAswad |
2019-01-23 | View |
Workshop Raises Alarm Bells over Situation of Palestinians from Syria in GazaA workshop has been staged by the Independent Human Rights Commission - Grievances Bureau in the besieged Gaza Strip to discuss the situation of Palestinian refugees who returned from Syria to Gaza |
2019-01-22 | View |
Cleansing Campaign Launched in I’zaz CampDisplaced families sheltered in I’zaz refugee camp, north of Syria, have embarked on a cleaning campaign in an attempt to eliminate rats and enhance hygiene in the area. The moves |
2019-01-22 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Qudsaya, Sahnaya Rail Against Gas CrisisPalestinians and Syrians taking shelter in Qudsaya and Sahnaya areas, in Rif Dimashq, have been grappling with an acute dearth in gas supplies. A Palestinian refugee in Qudsaya said civilians |
2019-01-22 | View |
Pro-Gov’t Groups Remove Rubble from Yarmouk Camp, Steal Civilian PropertyActivists quoted eye-witnesses as stating that pro-government groups in Syria have been clearing rubble in Street 30 in Yarmouk Camp and seizing civilians’ belongings. According to the activists, government vehicles |
2019-01-22 | View |
Complaint Lodged against Greece over Human Rights Violations against Child MigrantsA legal challenge to the violations of migrant children’s social rights on mainland Greece and its North Eastern Aegean islands has been lodged before a European body specialized in the protection of |
2019-01-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Diaa AlAbtah Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Dhiaa AlDeen Issa AlAbtah has been held in Syrian state prisons for the sixth year running. Dhiaa was kidnapped at the age of 18. His condition and whereabouts |
2019-01-21 | View |
Admins at I’zar Camp North of Syria Pledge Better ServicesMaram Foundation for Relief and Development taking charge of the I’zaz refugee camp north of Syria said it has reached an agreement with the displaced families sheltered in the camp |
2019-01-21 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Slam Apathy by UNRWAPalestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan have railed against the reluctance maintained by UNRWA regarding their cries for help. The committee speaking on behalf of the displaced Palestinians from Syria |
2019-01-21 | View |
AlWafaa Campaign Hands Over Aids to Displaced Palestinians South of TurkeyThe AlWafaa European Campaign distributed relief aids to over 100 Palestinian families in Gaziantep city, south of Turkey. The list of items includes heating kit, foodstuff, and children’s milk. Dozens |
2019-01-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muhammad Shebli Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian resident of Yarmouk Camp Mohamed Shebli, born on March 18, 1981, has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries since May 8, 2013. He was kidnapped at the government-run AlHusainiya |
2019-01-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies as Greece-Bound Boat CapsizesActivists said a boat packed with 80 migrants struck rocks and exploded before it capsized off the Greek island of Farmakonisi. All the migrants got stuck among the rocks before |
2019-01-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in AlShabiba Camp Launch Cry for HelpThe Shabiba refugee camp, north of Syria, has run out of bread and other much-needed items for the eighth day running after the camp administration opted for castigatory measures against |
2019-01-20 | View |
Fuel Supplies Distributed to Displaced Refugees North of SyriaThe Commission of Palestinians of Syria for Relief and Development, in partnership with the Islamic Association for the Relief of Orphans and Needy People, handed over fuel supplies to displaced |
2019-01-19 | View |
UNRWA: Health Care Services Cover Basic Medical Needs of Palestine Refugees in SyriaUNRWA said it provides primary health care, both preventative and curative, to all 438,000 Palestine refugees in Syria. UNRWA said its health centers provide a range of primary medical |
2019-01-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Rally in Greece over MistreatmentDozens of Palestinian refugees rallied on Thursday outside of the the European Asylum Support Office on the Greek island of Samos, protesting the slow pace of asylum procedures and delays |
2019-01-19 | View |
567 Palestinians from Syria Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsAGPS documented the death of 567 Palestinian refugees since the outburst of the Syrian warfare. A couple of days earlier, a Palestinian engineer died as a result of torture. The |
2019-01-19 | View |
AlWafaa European Campaign Gearing Up for Relief Mission South of TurkeyAlWafaa European Campaign arrived on Wednesday in Turkey, coming from Lebanon, in an attempt to launch the “For a Warm Winter Campaign – 8) aiming to tone down the calamitous |
2019-01-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ranked on Top of List of Laureate Medicine Students in DamascusPalestinian refugee Mujeeb AlRahman Naser Shanati, taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, has won the first rank in human medicine in Damascus. Mujeeb was honored by the Minister of |
2019-01-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Jamal Na’im Secretly Held in Syrian Jail since 2015Palestinian refugee Jamal Ahmad Na’im, born in 1987, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been locked up for over three years. His fate |
2019-01-18 | View |
Refugee Tents in Deir Ballout Swamped with Water following River FloodDisplaced 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 |
2019-01-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Goes Missing in LebanonPalestinian refugee from Syria Ahmad has gone missing in Lebanon since January 15. His condition and whereabouts remain unknown. His family continues to appeal for information, saying the refugee suffers |
2019-01-17 | View |
$2 Million Allotted for Rubble-Clearance in Yarmouk CampMember of the PLO’s Executive Committee Wasel Abu Yousef told AlWatan daily that the PLO has secured a sum of $2 million to carry on debris-clearance in Yarmouk. Abu Yousef |
2019-01-17 | View |
PLO Delegation Visits Yarmouk, Inaugurates Palestine TV in DamascusA delegation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) headed by Azzam AlAhmad and Information Minister Ahmad Assaf paid a visit to AlShuhadaa Cemetery in Yarmouk Camp. Sometime earlier, the delegation |
2019-01-17 | View |
Displaced Families in Handarat Camp Launch Cry for HelpActivists and civilians sheltered in Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, appealed, in letters emailed to AGPS, to all concerned parties and UNRWA to work on reconstructing the camp and granting civilians |
2019-01-17 | View |
Palestinian Engineer Tortured to Death in Syrian JailA Palestinian electrical engineer from AlHajar AlAswad died under torture in Syrian state jails. The casualty was kidnapped in 2015 at a checkpoint in AlAbaseen area on his way back |
2019-01-17 | View |
Displaced Families in I’zaz Camp Keep Up Vigil for 4th DayDisplaced Palestinian and Syrian families continue to rally for the fourth day running outside of I’zaz Camp, protesting the mistreatment they have been subjected to by the local administration. Activists |
2019-01-17 | View |
Campaign Kick-Started in AlNeirab Camp to Make Winter Clothes for Displaced ChildrenA group of Palestinian women in AlNeirab Camap in Aleppo launched a so-called “dafa” (warmath) campaign in an attempt to make woolen winter clothes for children and teenagers in Handarat |
2019-01-16 | View |
UNRWA Shells Out Cash Aids to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA, in partnership with the European Trust Fund, transferred cash aids to the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance |
2019-01-16 | View |
Families of Palestinian Detainees in Syrian Jails Subjected to BlackmailingThe families of hundreds of Palestinian refugees secretly held in Syrian state jails have been blackmailed over their appeals for information. Hundreds of families have paid large sums of money |
2019-01-16 | View |
E-Campaign Speaks Up for Palestinians from Syria in GazaThe Independent Commission for Human Rights -- Grievances Bureau in the besieged Gaza Strip embarked on a media campaign to push for rehabilitating the rights of the Palestinian refugees who returned to |
2019-01-16 | View |
Fuel, Bread Distributed to Displaced Families North of SyriaThe Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development handed over bread loafs and fuel supplies to families sheltered in Idlib after they have gone displaced from Yarmouk and Khan |
2019-01-15 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Turkey Rail Against Dire ConditionsDisplaced Palestinian refugees from Syria taking shelter in the Turkish city of Sakarya appealed to the national and international human rights institutions, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the Palestine Embassy |
2019-01-15 | View |
Debris-Clearance Resumed in Yarmouk after 2-Month HiatusMember of Fatah’s Central Committee Samir AlRefai’ said the Syrian authorities updated them on their decision to resume removal of debris from Yarmouk Camp after works have been suspended for |
2019-01-15 | View |
PLO Delegation in Damascus Sheds Light on Yarmouk RehabilitationMembers of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) Executive Committee Azzam AlAhmad and Wasel Abu Yousef discussed during their stopover in Damascus possible ways to boost reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp. This |
2019-01-15 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees Rally in I’zaz Camp over Mistreatment by Local AuthoritiesPalestinian and Syrian families rallied on Sunday outside of I’zaz Camp, protesting the mistreatment they have been subjected to by the local administration. Speaking with AGPS by phone, the administration |
2019-01-15 | View |
Fuel Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in AlBekaaSahabat AlAqsa Association and an anonymous donor handed over fuel supplies to displaced Palestinian families from Syria in the Lebanese region of AlBekaa, after a violent snowstorm—called Norma—has rocked refugee |
2019-01-14 | View |
728 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Pro-Gov’t Shootouts in Syria728 Palestinian refugees were killed as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces. The list includes 276 Palestinian refugees who died as they joined the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated |
2019-01-14 | View |
UNRWA Pledges to Meet Demands of Palestinians from Syria in JordanThe Committee of the Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Jordan said it has received a positive response by UNRWA officials in Amman over the refugees’ demands. The committee’s representatives said |
2019-01-14 | View |
Over 5,000 Palestinian Refugees Trapped South of DamascusMore than 5,000 Palestinian refugees have been trapped in southern Damascus due to the tough cordon imposed by the Syrian government forces on Babila, Yalda, Beit Sahem, and Sidi |
2019-01-14 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in AlBadawi Camp to Undergo Lip, Throat SurgeriesThe Palestinian Red Crescent in Lebanon, in partnership with the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, announced the arrival of a group of surgeons specialized in cleft lip repair and throat surgery |
2019-01-13 | View |
Palestinian Families from Syria in Ein Hilweh Camp Receive Cash AidsThe Wafaa European Campaign handed over cash aids to a number of Palestinian families from Syria sheltered in Ein AlHilweh Camp in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. Representatives of |
2019-01-13 | View |
UNRWA to Hand Over Cash Aids to Refugee Families in Handarat, AlNeirabUNRWA announced the date for the delivery of cash aids to Palestinian families sheltered in AlNeirab and Handarat refugee camps in Aleppo. The families received text messages informing them about |
2019-01-13 | View |
Abdul Majid Launches Calls for Securing Families’ Return to Yarmouk CampSecretary of the Coalition of Palestinian Resistance Forces, Khaled Abdul Majeed, has also called on the concerned authorities to smooth the return of Yarmouk residents to their homes. Abdul Majeed |
2019-01-13 | View |
Festival Held in Yarmouk Camp Stirs Wrath of Activists, Displaced FamiliesPalestinian activists strongly denounced a festival held by the Popular Front – General Command on Friday in the Arab-Palestinian Club in Yarmouk to pay tribute to families of Palestinians who |
2019-01-13 | View |
Health Condition of Palestinian Refugees in I’Zaz Camp Worsened by Rat BitesPalestinian families taking refuge in I’zaz Camp, north of Syria, have spoken up against the dramatic spread of rodents, particularly rats, in the area. The refugees said that they got |
2019-01-13 | View |
139 Palestinians from Khan Eshieh Camp Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaAGPS found out that 139 Palestinian residents of Khan Eshieh Camp in Syria have been pronounced dead due to war-related incidents. The list includes 51 refugees who were killed under |
2019-01-12 | View |
Association of Displaced Palestinians Meets with UNRWA Director in LebanonThe representative of the Association of Displaced Palestinians from Syria met with the director of UNRWA operations in Lebanon Claudio Cordoni and the head of the commission of UNRWA staff |
2019-01-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Hamam Ayoub Secretly Jailed in Syria for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Hamam Abdul Rahman Ayoub, born in 1989, has been enduring a mysterious fate in a Syrian state prison. Hamam, from AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, was kidnapped by pro-government |
2019-01-12 | View |
Over 35 Palestinian Women, Girls Tortured to Death in Syrian State JailsAGPS documented the death of over 35 Palestinian women and girls under torture in Syrian government dungeons. The total death toll among the Palestinians of Syria who have fallen prey |
2019-01-12 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Children Join Scout Hiking North of SyriaDozens of displaced Palestinian children north of Syria took part in a three-kilometer parade staged by the Ein Jalout Scouts Club. The event aims at developing scouting skills and boosting |
2019-01-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Khaled Shakosh Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Prison since 2014Palestinian 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 |
2019-01-11 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Refugee Goes Missing in DamascusElderly Palestinian refugee Kamel Ahmad AlAwar, aged 85, has disappeared from AlQabon area, in Damascus, since November 23, 2018, on his way to his home in Qatna, in Rif Dimashq |
2019-01-11 | View |
Thousands of Palestinian Refugees at Risk as Snowstorm Norma Hits LebanonPalestinian and Syrian refugees in Lebanon continue to sound distress signals after the winter storm "Norma" brought flooding, snowfall and freezing rain across the country. Storm "Norma" has caused damages |
2019-01-11 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Subjected to Deadly Shelling, Property-Theft in 2018Severe crises rocked Yarmouk Camp in 2018 owing to the bloody shootouts between ISIS, AlNusra Front, and the pro-government battalions. The situation took a dramatic turn for the worse following |
2019-01-10 | View |
Fuel Supplies Distributed to Displaced Families in AlBekaaThe Committee to Follow Up on Displaced Palestinians in AlBekaa handed over fuel supplies to a number of Palestinian and Syrian families taking refuge in Lebanon’s central and western AlBekaa |
2019-01-10 | View |
Debris-Clearance Kick-Started in AlSayeda Zeinab CampThe Syrian authorities embarked on a campaign to clear rubble piled up in residential alleyways during Syria’s eight-year bloody warfare. Residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp in Rif Dimashq have been |
2019-01-10 | View |
Hamdallah: 2nd Batch of Yarmouk’s Reconstruction Money to Be Dispatched SoonPalestinian Prime Minister, Rami Hamdallah, said efforts have been underway to transfer the second cash batch allotted for the reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. Hamdallah released |
2019-01-10 | View |
Over 1,724 Palestinian Refugees Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian State JailsOver 1,724 Palestinian refugees have been secretly held in Syrian government dungeons, where 565 others have been tortured to death. AGPS has been deeply concerned about the upsurge in |
2019-01-10 | View |
Palestinian Medic Secretly Held in Syrian State Jail for 8th YearPalestinian refugee Radi Mohamed Saleh, nicknamed Shakosh, has been incarcerated in Syrian jails for the eighth consecutive year. Shakosh was kidnapped by the Syrian intelligence forces on August 11, 2011 |
2019-01-09 | View |
Newly-Formed Group Speaks Up for Displaced Palestinians in I’zaz CampActivists who were deported to northern Syria announced the launch of the Association of Displaced Palestinians in and around I’zaz. The association said in its founding statement that it has |
2019-01-09 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees Exacerbated by Freezing Temperatures North of SyriaDisplaced Palestinian families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhamadiya refugee camps, north of Syria, have been grappling with calamitous conditions as their tents continue to be flooded with water and torrential |
2019-01-09 | View |
Number of Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Goes DownThe number of Palestinians who fled war-torn Syria to Egypt has dramatically shrunk back over the past three years. An AGPS correspondent said the number of Palestinian refugees from Syria |
2019-01-09 | View |
AGPS: Alarm Sounded over Tragedy of Displaced Palestinians North of SyriaPalestinian refugees who have been deported to Idlib, north of Syria, continue to launch cries for help over the security turmoil rocking the area, days after a bloody shootout between |
2019-01-09 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Subjected to Precarious Legal StatusPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon continue to face a bleak future due to their ambivalent legal status and the inhospitality shown by local authorities. Palestinian refugees from Syria are |
2019-01-08 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Family from Syria Flees Back to LebanonA Palestinian family returned to Lebanon shortly after it had left the country on way to Khan Eshieh Camp in Syria. A family member dubbed the humanitarian situation in Syria |
2019-01-08 | View |
UNRWA Suspends Health Services for Palestinians from Syria in EgyptUNRWA office in Egypt halted healthcare services for Palestinian refugees from war-torn Syria who have sought shelter in Egypt. Reporting from Cairo, an AGPS news correspondent said UNRWA has not |
2019-01-08 | View |
8 Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in Syria in December 2018AGPS documented the death of eight Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria in December 2018. The list includes three Palestinians who were fatally gunned down and five others who were tortured |
2019-01-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Granted Citizenship in Sweden, NetherlandsA number of Palestinians from Syria have been granted citizenship in Netherlands and Sweden, to which they fled in the hunt for a safe shelter. The Dutch law stipulates that |
2019-01-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mootaz Bakr Secretly Held in Syrian Prison for 6th YearThe family of the Palestinian refugee Mootaz Mohamed Bakr, a resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, continues to appeal to the human rights institutions to work on revealing their son’s |
2019-01-07 | View |
Civilians’ Fate Threatened by Uncontrolled Circulation of Weapons in AlNeirab CampThe unrestrained flow of arms among the pro-government militias in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, has marred civilians’ lives. A couple of days earlier, five people, including a child from AlMesri |
2019-01-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee with Disability Struggling for SurvivalMore than 2,300 Palestine refugees with disabilities in Syria have had their lives marred by the unabated warfare and bloody strife rocking the Syrian territories. “I spent my childhood |
2019-01-07 | View |
UNICEF: Lives of Children at Risk amid Heavy Fighting and Floods in Northwest SyriaUNICEF has said that children continue to pay the heaviest price due to the escalation in violence in northwest Syria. The UN agency said it received alarming reports of 80 |
2019-01-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Hafedh Huswa Secretly Held in Syria Jail for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Hafedh Fyasal Huswa has been incarcerated in state-run penal complexes in Syria for the fifth consecutive year. The detainee was kidnapped by pro-government squads at a Yarmouk roadblock |
2019-01-06 | View |
Committee Overseeing Debris-Clearance in Yarmouk Meets Palestinian Officials in RamallahThe committee tasked with following up on debris-clearance and the reconstruction of AlShuhadaa Cemetery in Yarmouk Camp met with Palestinian officials in Ramallah, namely the head of the Department of |
2019-01-06 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Blocks Retrieval of Palestinian Dead Bodies from Yarmouk DebrisThe Action Group for the Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) slammed the Syrian authorities for preventing Yarmouk residents from removing dead bodies stranded beneath the mounds of debris piled up in |
2019-01-06 | View |
16 Palestinians from Syria Detained in 2018AGPS found out that 16 Palestinian refugees, among them a woman, were arrested across the Syrian territories in 2018, down from 28 refugees, including seven women, in 2017. The list |
2019-01-05 | View |
Khan Dannun Camp Subjected to Dire Conditions in 2018Residents of Khan Dannun Camp have been enduring abject living conditions as a result of the price leap, lack of basic services, and water and power blackouts, among other crises |
2019-01-05 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally outside of UNRWA Office in JordanA number of Palestinian refugees from Syria joined a vigil staged outside of the UNRWA building in the Jordanian capital city of Amman, protesting the agency’s poor services. The refugees |
2019-01-05 | View |
5 People Injured in Aleppo-Based Palestinian Refugee CampAt least five persons, including a child from AlMesri family, were left wounded in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, following a shooting attack carried out by the so-called |
2019-01-05 | View |
Daraa Camp Enduring Severe CrisesDaraa Camp for Palestinian refugees has been grappling with abject conditions as a result of the fallouts wrought by the military operation launched by the Syrian government forces in mid-June |
2019-01-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar Hejazi Held in Syrian Prisons for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Omar Yakoob Hejazi, born in 1975, has been locked up in Syrian government prisons for the fifth year running. Hejazi, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was kidnapped by |
2019-01-04 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Required to Add ID Code to Cross RafahThe Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza has called on Palestinian refugees who have returned to Gaza to include their ID numbers on their Palestinian passports so as |
2019-01-04 | View |
Civilian Killed, 6 Children Injured in Deir Ballout ShootoutA civilian was pronounced dead and several others, including six children, were left wounded in violent clashes between Tahrir AlSham Commission and the National Front for Liberation in Deir Ballout |
2019-01-04 | View |
2 Sick Palestinian Children Left without Treatment in Deir Ballout CampPalestinian refugee Abu Mohamed Esam urged the International Red Cross, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the Turkish authorities, among other concerned bodies, to work on securing urgent treatment for his |
2019-01-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tent Burned Down in Deir Ballout CampA heater caused fires to break out in a Palestinian refugee tent in Deir Ballout Camp, north of Syria. The tent was reduced to ashes. Civilians rushed to extinguish the |
2019-01-03 | View |
Mahmoud Abbas Pushes for Smoothing Return of Yarmouk ResidentsThe Palestinian Authority (PA) President, Mahmoud Abbas, stressed the need to press ahead with the reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp so as to allow displaced Palestinians to return to their homes |
2019-01-03 | View |
Secretary of Fatah Office in Aleppo Kidnapped, Family Points Finger at Syria Pro-Government Battalion58-year-old Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Rafe’, from AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo, north of Syria, was kidnapped by anonymous gunmen. Mahmoud’s family held the Liwaa al-Quds battalion, affiliated with the Syrian government |
2019-01-03 | View |
AGPS: 82 Palestinians from Syria Tortured to Death in Syrian Prisons in 2018AGPS documented the death of 82 Palestinian refugees as a result of harsh torture in Syrian state prisons. AGPS estimates the real number to be far higher due to the |
2019-01-03 | View |
More Than 2,250 Daily Reports Issued by AGPSAGPS has issued its daily report number 2,250, both in the Arabic and English languages. 365 reports documenting the situation of the Palestinians of Syria had been released by |
2019-01-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins Damascus RacePalestinian refugee Amer Abu Azzam, from Jaramana Camp, won the first place in a three-kilometer race held in Damascus. Abu Azzam also won the third place in an international race |
2019-01-02 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Subject to Property-Theft, Refugees Appeal for ReconstructionPro-government militias continue to loot civilian homes in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Pictures circulated on social media networks show a group of thieves leaving Yarmouk Camp |
2019-01-02 | View |
Fires Break Out in Jaramana CampFires broke out at the Plastic Factory near UNRWA schools in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Rif Dimashq as a result of fireworks played in the area. Material damage |
2019-01-02 | View |
3,911 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead until End of 2018AGPS has documented the death of 3,911 Palestinian refugees from Syria, including hundreds of women and children, since 2011, as a result of war-related incidents. AGPS found out that |
2019-01-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Germany Rail Against Low WagesPalestinian and Syrian migrants working in Germany have denounced the low wages they have been receiving compared to their German counterparts and workers from other nationalities. The refugees said they |
2019-01-01 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Brazil Grappling with Dire ConditionsHundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria who have reached Brazil as they rummaged around for a safe shelter have been struggling for survival. The refugees have reportedly been denied access |
2019-01-01 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Trapped in Greece Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian refugees from Syria sheltered on Greek islands have sounded distress signals over the exacerbated humanitarian conditions and fragile legal status they have been subjected to. Palestinian refugees in Greece |
2019-01-01 | View |
89 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead since Outbreak of WarfareAGPS documented the death of 89 Palestinian refugees from Syria onboard Europe-bound boats or on way to other destinations, fleeing war-torn Syria. The list of victims includes 16 Palestinian refugees |
2019-01-01 | View |
Palestinian Child Festival Held in DamascusA festival was held for Paleestinian refugees in Rukn AlDeen neighborhood, in Damascus. Leisure and educational activities along with handicraft workshops were held at the event. A cartoon and chants |
2018-12-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugees among 470 Illegal Migrants Detained in EdirneTurkish gendarmerie rounded up 470 irregular migrants, among them Palestinian refugees, who were attempting to cross the border illegally in the northwestern province of Edirne. Migrants from Morocco, Libya, Palestine |
2018-12-31 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees from Khan Eshieh Camp Rail against Trash PilesResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp, west of Rif Dimashq, have appealed to the concerned authorities to clear the mounds of trash piled up near AlAwaj Valley. Civilians expressed concerns over |
2018-12-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Husam Hamid Appeals for Information over Fate of His Missing ChildPalestinian refugee Husam Hamid continues to call on the international human rights institutions to help him identify the condition and whereabouts of his child Hamza, who has been missing for |
2018-12-31 | View |
Leisure Activities Held for Palestinian Children in AlAyedeen Camp in HumsThe Palestinian Scouts Association in partnership with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society staged activities for children in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees in Hums. Games and workshops were held for |
2018-12-30 | View |
Saudi Arabia Transfers $50 Million Pledged to UNRWASaudi Arabia transferred $50 million to UNRWA, weeks after it pledge to deliver the sum to the UN refugee agency. Dr Abdallah AlRabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian |
2018-12-30 | View |
Migrant Boat from Lebanon Drowns at SeaA boat carrying eight illegal migrants and which set sail from Lebanon capsized on way to Cyprus. A migrant from Syria who was rescued off Cyprus after the boat capsized |
2018-12-30 | View |
AGPS: Concerns Raised over Secret Executions against Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Sednaya PrisonAGPS has been deeply concerned about the simmering executions carried out against detainees, among them Palestinian refugees, in Syria’s Sednaya military prison. A report published by the Washington Post daily |
2018-12-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mootaz Mohamed Fayad Released from Turkish Detention CenterThe Turkish authorities released, on Thursday, December 27, the Palestinian refugee Mootaz Muhammad Fayad, formerly sheltered in Yarmouk Camp. The Turkish police summoned Mootaz to questioning on October 17, 2018 |
2018-12-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Data over Fate of Egyptian Mother after 20 Years of AbsencePalestinian refugee Osama Redwan AlKhatib, 21, called on the international human rights institutions and concerned authorities to help him garner data on his Egyptian mother Sabrine Ali Shehata, whom he |
2018-12-29 | View |
Daraa Residents Rail against Power OutagePalestinian refugees taking shelter in Daraa Camp appealed to the concerned authorities to repair power lines in the area. The refugees said power lines were damaged as a result of |
2018-12-29 | View |
3 Palestinian Brothers Detained by Syrian Security Forces South of DamascusThree Palestinian brothers—Khaled Mustafa Joudeh, born in 1982; Yehya Mustafa Joudeh, born in 1984; and Osama Mustafa Joudeh, born in 1990—were kidnapped by Syrian government forces from their shelter in |
2018-12-29 | View |
Activists Warn Crooked Merchants in Yarmouk CampActivists have called on residents of Yarmouk Camp to stand on guard to “profiteers” who purchase civilian property at very low costs, taking unreasonable profit from the calamitous situation and |
2018-12-28 | View |
Deputy Chief of Pro-Government Battalion Released from Syrian PrisonPalestinian refugee Adnan AlSayed, deputy chief of Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, was released from a Syrian state detention center, where he has been held for |
2018-12-28 | View |
Palestinian Family Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for over 5 YearsTen members of a Palestinian refugee family have also been held in Syrian jails since June 16, 2013. AGPS identified the family members as: Mahira Mahmoud Amayri, Hadeel Mahmoud Amayri |
2018-12-28 | View |
2 Palestinian Brothers Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsPalestinian brothers Muhyi AlDeen Mustafa Joudeh, born in 1986, and Marwan Mustafa Joudeh, born in 1977, were tortured to death in Syrian state prisons. Marwan was arrested on January 1 |
2018-12-28 | View |
Forestation Campaign Kick-Started in Handarat CampBasma Youth Foundation embarked on a forestation initiative in the alleyways of Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo. The initiative was launched in partnership with the director of the |
2018-12-27 | View |
Luncheon Held for Yarmouk ChildrenA buffet was held by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) for children who have remained in Yarmouk Camp and those who have returned to the camp after they fled to |
2018-12-27 | View |
Cyprus-Bounds Migrant Boat from Lebanon Goes MissingA boat carrying migrants from Lebanon has disappeared on way to Cyprus, according to activists. The migrants’ families continue to appeal for information over the condition and whereabouts of their |
2018-12-27 | View |
Palestinian Students from Syria Achieve Excellent Results at Lebanon SchoolsPalestinian students from Syria have garnered the top ranks during the first semester of the 2018-2019 academic year in the Lebanese region of AlBekaa. Students Duaa Mahmoud AlBekai (1st grade |
2018-12-27 | View |
Palestinians in AlSabina Camp Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian refugee families taking shelter in AlSabina Camp in Rif Dimashq have sounded distress signals over the poor infrastructure, water and power outages, along with the absence of health |
2018-12-27 | View |
145 Palestinians Killed after ISIS Grabbed Hold of Yarmouk CampAGPS 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 |
2018-12-26 | View |
Family Appeals for Information over Fate of Palestinian Refugee Secretly Held in Syrian PrisonThe family of the Palestinian refugee Mohamed Issa AlHourani reiterated their appeals to the international human rights institutions to work on disclosing the whereabouts and condition of their son who |
2018-12-26 | View |
AGPS: Thousands of Palestinians from Syria Scattered Across GlobeAGPS documentation team found out that over 150,000 Palestinian refugees have fled the Syrian territories, where 650,000 Palestinians used to take shelter prior to the outburst of the |
2018-12-26 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees North of Syria Appeal for Humanitarian AsylumDozens of displaced Palestinian families who have been deported from southern Damascus to northern Syria appealed, during a vigil staged in Deir Ballout on Monday, to the human rights institutions |
2018-12-26 | View |
Palestinians in Daraa Camp Appeal for Rehabilitation of Water, Power NetworksResidents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees south of Syria have called on the concerned authorities to work on securing power and water supplies in the area. Civilians said they |
2018-12-25 | View |
Waste Water Floods AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesPalestinians taking refuge in AlHusainiya Camp have lashed out at the local municipality for dragging its feet over the residents’ appeals for rehabilitating infrastructure and sanitation networks. The residents also |
2018-12-25 | View |
Fundraising Campaign Kick-Started in Favor of Displaced Palestinians North of SyriaPalestinian activist Fatima Jabeur has launched a campaign to raise funds for displaced Palestinians and Syrians who have been deported from southern Damascus to Deir Ballout Camp in Afrin, north |
2018-12-25 | View |
95% of Palestinian Children from Syria Denied Right to Education in Egypt95% of Palestinian children from Syria have been prevented from accessing education facilities in Egypt, where they have been treated as foreigners rather than legitimate asylum seekers. Speaking with AGPS |
2018-12-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ali Mahmoud Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Ali Mahmoud Mahmoud, aged 33, has been locked up in Syrian state prisons since February 20, 2014. AGPS documented the incarceration of 1,711 Palestinians in Syrian state |
2018-12-24 | View |
UNRWA Launches 1st Emergency Appeal for 2019The United Nations and the Palestinian Authority on Monday appealed for $350 million in humanitarian relief for Palestinians next year, saying that they needed more but had to be realistic |
2018-12-24 | View |
PLO Lays Off FightersA document released by pro-government sources in Syria and signed by the Palestine Liberation Army’s (PLA) chief of staff Major General Tareq AlKhadra green-lighted the laying off of military conscripts |
2018-12-24 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees North of Syria Appeal for Urgent Intervention by UNRWADozens of displaced Palestinians who were forcibly deported to northern Syria urged UNRWA to hand them much-needed humanitarian aids with the advent of a freezing winter season. In appeals emailed |
2018-12-24 | View |
School Outfits Handed Over to Palestinian Children in Daraa CampYaboos Foundation for Women Empowerment and Development distributed uniforms to primary and preparatory schoolchildren at AlSafsaf School in AlAyedeen Camp in Daraa. Director of AlSafsaf School Faysal Akab hailed the |
2018-12-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in AlNeirab Camp Appeal for Gas, Fuel SuppliesPalestinians taking refuge in AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo, north of Syria, have launched urgent appeals for gas and fuel supplies needed for cooking and heating. The residents said local markets |
2018-12-14 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in AlBekaa Rally over Delays in Winter Aids by UNRWAPalestinian refugees seeking shelter in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region continue to rally outside of the UNRWA office in Ta’labaya for the third consecutive day, protesting the delay in the delivery of |
2018-12-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tents Uprooted by Windstorm in Deir Ballout CampDozens of tents sheltering Palestinian refugees in Deir Ballout Camp, in Afrin city, north of Syria, have been uprooted by the violent winds rocking the region. Displaced families, including children |
2018-12-14 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Denied Right to Via RenewalThousands of Palestinian from Syria who have fled to other destinations have been unable to pay the steep fees of visa-renewal processes in the host countries. Renewing travel documents costs |
2018-12-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Grappling with Freezing Weather in Lebanon’s BekaaDozens of displaced Palestinian families from Syria in the Lebanese AlBekaa region continue to appeal to UNRWA to hand them much-needed humanitarian aids with the advent of a freezing winter |
2018-12-13 | View |
Assassination Reports Reemerge in AlMuzeireeb, Civilians Deeply ConcernedPalestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town expressed deep concern over the security stuation in the area after reports have emerged on the assassination of the former opposition leader Youssef Mohamed |
2018-12-13 | View |
UNRWA Accused of Granting Loans to Pro-Government Militias in SyriaDaraj news website accused UNRWA in Syria of handing over loans to members and groups affiliated with the Syrian government forces and intelligence service all the way through Syria’s eight-year |
2018-12-13 | View |
Fuel Supplies Handed Over to Palestinian Families North of SyriaThe Commission of Palestinians of Syria for Relief and Development distributed fuel supplies to 348 displaced Palestinian families from Yarmouk and Khan Ehieh refugee camps in Idlib, north of Syria |
2018-12-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire Conditions North of SyriaPalestinian refugees who have been displaced from Damascus and its suburbs to the northern Syrian province of Idlib appealed to UNRWA to take urgent action as regards their tragic situation |
2018-12-12 | View |
Palestinian Delegation Discusses Reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp with Damascus GovernorPalestinian leaders and the Director-General of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees Ali Mustafa paid a visit to Damascus Governor Adel Anwar AlAlebi at his office in Damascus. The |
2018-12-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Rif Dimashq HostilitiesPalestinian refugee Ahmad Mohamed Jawdat Khalil, affiliated with the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), was pronounced dead on December 10, 2018 as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces in Adra |
2018-12-12 | View |
9 Palestinians Pronounced Dead in Syria in November 2018AGPS found out that nine Palestinian refugees died in the Syrian territories in November 2018. Aleppo topped the list with three casualties, followed by Rif Dimashq and AlSuweida with two |
2018-12-12 | View |
Work Paper Warns of Tragic Situation of Palestinians from SyriaA working paper presented by researcher Ibrahim AlAli spotlighted the situation of Palestinian refugees in Syria. The work paper, delivered as part of Diwan AlWatan event, held on December 8 |
2018-12-11 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in AlMiyah wa Miyah Camp Gripped with Dire ConditionsPalestinian families from Syria sheltered in AlMiyah wa Miyah Camp in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, have launched, in letters emailed to AGPS, cries for help over their abject |
2018-12-11 | View |
UNRWA Schools in Khan Dannun Camp Left without Heating EquipmentParents of schoolchildren in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees have denounced the lack of heating equipment at the UNRWA primary schools in the area. The parents said their children |
2018-12-11 | View |
Detained Palestinian Refugee in Turkey on Hunger Strike for 5th DayPalestinian refugee from Syria Mootaz Mohammad Fayad has been on an open-ended hunger strike since December 5, protesting his arbitrary detention in Turkish jails for over 55 days. The Turkish |
2018-12-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ali Hammouda Held in Syrian State Prison for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Ali Mohamed Hammouda has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for over five years. Ali, a native of the occupied Palestinian city of Haifa, was kidnapped |
2018-12-10 | View |
Palestinians in Khan Dannun Camp Denounce Lack of Vital ServicesResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees spoke out against the absence of a municipal council to keep tabs on the dire conditions endured by the refugees and take |
2018-12-10 | View |
Debris Clearance Kick-Started in Daraa CampLocal authorities continue to remove debris and unblock access roads in Daraa Camp, south of Syria. Municipal trucks and bulldozers have began works to clear the mounds of rubble piled |
2018-12-10 | View |
Rights Group: 100 People Diagnosed with Leishmania Left without Treatment in Deir Ballout CampSyrians for Truth and Justice Organization (STJ) said at least 100 persons have caught Leishmania in Deir Ballout Camp, in Afrin, in Aleppo, and are left without treatment in the |
2018-12-10 | View |
Red Crescent Offers Free Limb Surgeries at AlHamshari Hospital South of LebanonThe Palestinian Red Crescent Society, in partnership with Towards Hope Foundation announced the arrival of a delegation of specialized medics on January 14, 2019 to carry out limb surgeries for |
2018-12-09 | View |
Turkish Coast Guard Intercept Migrant Boat Carrying 54 PalestiniansA boat carrying 60 illegal migrants, including 54 Palestinians, was intercepted off the Turkish seashore at 04:37 a.m. on Saturday. Activists said a Greece-bound inflatable vessel was unraveled after |
2018-12-09 | View |
NGO: Over 600 Arab Refugees in Thailand Enduring Dire ConditionsThe Arab Organization for Human Rights in Britain (AOHR) said that about 600 Arab refugees from Palestine, Syria and Iraq in Thailand are deprived of their basic human rights such |
2018-12-09 | View |
AGPS Issues Report Evaluating UNRWA Performance since Outbreak of Syria WarfareA report issued by AGPS on the 69th anniversary of the founding of UNRWA under the title “Assessing UNRWA Performance in Light of the Syrian Conflict”, spotlighted the availability and |
2018-12-09 | View |
UNICEF-Sponsored Sports Event Held in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA sports event, sponsored by the UNICEF, has been staged in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, in the first such move in the area. Competitions in soccer, basketball |
2018-12-08 | View |
Exhibition for Palestinian Refugees Kick-Started North of LebanonNaba’ Association inaugurated on Wednesday, December 5, an exhibition putting into display products and services available for the displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria. Palestinian families from Syria and refugees taking |
2018-12-08 | View |
Family of Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Girl Appeal for Urgent AidThe family of the three-year-old Palestinian child from Syria Maria Abu Azarah, taking shelter in Ein AlHilweh Camp, south of Lebanon, after they were deported from Yarmouk Camp, appealed to |
2018-12-08 | View |
Detained Palestinian Refugee in Turkey Goes on Hunger StrikePalestinian refugee from Syria Mootaz Mohammad Fayad announced his decision to go on an open-ended hunger strike as of December 5, protesting his arbitrary detention in Turkish jails for over |
2018-12-08 | View |
Palestinians among Dozens of Migrants Rescued off Turkish ShoresThe Turkish coast guard rescued on December 3 and 4 two Greece-bound inflatable boats carrying dozens of illegal migrants, mostly Africans and Palestinians. More than 50 women and children were |
2018-12-07 | View |
AlShaalan Warns Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon against Migrant SmugglingSecretary of the Popular Palestinian Committees in Lebanon, Abu Iyad AlShaalan, notified Palestinian refugees from Syria who have been seeking shelter in the Lebanese territories about the risks and penalties |
2018-12-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in HumsPalestinian refugee Murad Ali Saleh succumbed on December 5, 2018 to wounds he sustained in AlNiyaria, where he fought alongside the Syrian government forces against ISIS militias. According to AGPS |
2018-12-07 | View |
275 Palestinian Refugees Affiliated with PLA Killed in War-Torn SyriaPalestinian young man Mustafa Suhail Mustafa Sa’id, from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), died as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces. The casualty was sheltered in AlDhiabiya area, in |
2018-12-07 | View |
Palestinian Laureates at Damascus School Receive PrizesA ceremony was held at Said AlAs School, in Damascus, to honor Palestinian students who earned their secondary and basic education school certificates with an honor. The ceremony was attended |
2018-12-06 | View |
Hittin Community in Damascus Gripped with Economic CrisesHundreds of Palestinian refugees from Hittin community, in Barzah, in Damascus, have been grappling with dire conditions as a result of the Syrian warfare. All the way through Syria’s eight-year |
2018-12-06 | View |
Popular Committee in Wadi AlZineh Calls on Palestinians from Syria to Sign Up for Winter AssistanceThe Popular Committee in AlKharroub region, in Lebanon, urged the displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria in Wadi AlZineh, south of Lebanon, to show up at the committee’s office in order |
2018-12-06 | View |
UNRWA Shells Out Cash Aids to Keep Palestine Refugees from Syria in Lebanon WarmUNRWA in Lebanon announced on Tuesday its decision to hand over heating allowances to Palestinian refugees from war-torn Syria in Lebanon. This came during a meeting convened between the agency’s |
2018-12-06 | View |
Clothes Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Children in Deir Ballout CampThe Turkish charity AFAD and Mulhem NGO distributed winter clothes to Palestinian children taking shelter in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps, in Afrin, north of Syria. Dozens of displaced |
2018-12-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Ibrahim Goes Missing on Way to EuropePalestinian refugee from Syria Ahmad Ibrahim, born in 1974 and formerly sheltered in Shabaa, in Rif Dimashq, disappeared on Thursday, November 29, as he tried to cross the Dobra River |
2018-12-05 | View |
39 Palestinian Women, Girls Missing in War-Torn Syria39 Palestinian women and girls have disappeared from Syria since the outburst of the bloody hostilities. Nine female refugees were sheltered in Yarmouk Camp and 10 others in AlTadhamun neighborhood |
2018-12-05 | View |
9 Palestinians Pronounced Dead in Syria in November 2018AGPS found out that nine Palestinian refugees died in the Syrian territories in November 2018. Medical neglect claimed the lives of three refugees; two refugees were tortured to death in |
2018-12-05 | View |
20 Palestinian Refugees Arrested by Thai Authorities over Illegal Stay23 refugees, including 20 Palestinians, were arrested by the Thai police on Monday, following a raid on their residences and over allegations of overstaying their visas. A police Major General |
2018-12-05 | View |
KSA Sings US$50 Million Agreement with UNRWAIn another development, Dr Abdallah AlRabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSC) and Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl of the United Nations Relief and |
2018-12-04 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp Denounce Absence of Basic Services, Poor InfrastructurePalestinian families sheltered in Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, appealed, in letters emailed to AGPS, to all concerned parties to work on reconstructing the camp and rehabilitating vital services, including health |
2018-12-04 | View |
Thai Authorities Embark on Abduction Sweep against Palestinian, Arab RefugeesThe Thai authorities launched on Sunday an abduction sweep targeting Palestinian and Arab refugees stranded in Bangkok. Several Palestinian, Syrian, and Iraqi migrants have been detained for overstaying their visas |
2018-12-04 | View |
On Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities: Palestinian Children with Special Needs Launch Cry for Help in SyriaDisplaced Palestinian children with special needs have been gripped with dire conditions in the poorly-equipped refugee tents set up north of Syria. The situation of dozens of children has gone |
2018-12-04 | View |
New Water Well Dug Out in AlNeirab CampWorks have began a couple of days ago to dig a water well as part of a project to build a new cemetery for Palestinians sheltered in AlNeirab Camp and |
2018-12-03 | View |
Relief Commission Distributes Fuel Supplies to Displaced Families in Deir Ballout CampThe Commission of Palestinians of Syria for Relief and Development handed over fuel supplies to families who were forcibly deported to Deir Ballout Camp, north of Syria. Every family received |
2018-12-03 | View |
PLO Committee Mandated to Follow Up on Debris Clearance in Yarmouk CampSources close the Syrian government said local authorities in Damascus governorate reactivated the role of the municipality in Yarmouk Camp and signaled the go-ahead for the creation of a committee |
2018-12-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonPalestinian refugee Bilal Hasan Dirbas, sheltered in AlMaghareba neighborhood, in Yarmouk Camp, died under torture in Syrian government prisons. AGPS documented the death of 561 Palestinian refugees, including women and |
2018-12-03 | View |
UNRWA Distributes Aids in Handarat Camp for Palestinian RefugeesUNRWA handed over in-kind aids to Palestinian refugees in the Aleppo-based Handarat Camp. Palestinian refugees received food items, medical kit, and mattresses. Over 175 families returned to Handarat Camp, where |
2018-12-02 | View |
Palestinian Young Man Majdi Hamdan Secretly Held in Syrian Jails for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Majdi Hamdan Abdah has been kept in Syrian state prisons for the fourth year running. Majdi, a physical education teacher, was kidnapped at a government-run checkpoint in AlMzzeh |
2018-12-02 | View |
UNRWA: Almost All Installations in Yarmouk and Deraa Refugee Camps in Syria DamagedThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has conducted a damage assessment of its installations in the refugee camps of Yarmouk, near Damascus, and Deraa, South of Syria. The |
2018-12-02 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Children Rally outside of UN Office in BangkokDozens of Arab refugees, mostly Palestinians, who have been stranded in Thailand have maintained vigil outside of the office of the UN Human Rights Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Bangkok |
2018-12-02 | View |
Independent Human Rights Commission Briefs Gaza’s Social Development Ministry about Refugees from SyriaThe Independent Human Rights Commission discussed, with the secretary of the Gaza-based Ministry of Social Development, the situation of Palestinian refugees who returned from war-torn Syria to the blockaded Gaza |
2018-12-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Husam Ali AlRefai Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Husam Ali AlRefai, born in 1988 and formerly sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, has been incarcerated in Syrian state prisons for five consecutive years. Husam was kidnapped by government troops |
2018-12-01 | View |
Red Cross Committee Provides Data on Palestinians Missing, Detained in War-Torn SyriaThe International Committee of the Red Cross vowed to take serious measures in order to provide the families of missing and detained people in Syria with the needed information about |
2018-12-01 | View |
Family of Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Child Appeals for Urgent HelpThe family of the three-year-old Palestinian child from Syria Maria Tamer Abu Azarah, taking shelter in Ein AlHilweh Camp, south of Lebanon, after they were deported from Yarmouk Camp, appealed |
2018-12-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Abu Shanar Secretly Held in Syrian State Prison for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Hasan Abu Shanar has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons since October 27, 2012. One month after his detention, his family appealed to the |
2018-11-30 | View |
UN War Crimes Investigators Urge Syrian Gov’t to Account for Mysterious Custodial DeathsUN war crimes investigators on Wednesday called on the Assad government to update families about the fate and conditions of their relatives who have disappeared and provide medical records of |
2018-11-30 | View |
FIDAR Briefs Istanbul’s Deputy Governor about Tragic Condition of Displaced Palestinians in Deir BalloutThe Turkish Association for Solidarity with Palestine (FIDAR) spoke out against the dire conditions endured by Palestinian refugees deported to northern Syria. This came at a meeting called for by Istanbul |
2018-11-30 | View |
New Report on Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Issued by AGPSA new report has been issued by AGPS under the title “Palestinians of Syria in Egypt: In Search of Asylum”. The report sheds light on the situation of Palestinian refugees |
2018-11-30 | View |
UK Signs Agreement to Support Palestine Refugee AgencyUNRWA has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom to support emergency services for Palestinian refugees coming from Syria and residing in Jordan from 2018 to 2021, with a total |
2018-11-29 | View |
5 UNRWA Structures Destroyed in Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesDirector of UNRWA operations in Syria Mohamed Abdi Adar said five facilities run by the UN agency in Daraa Camp, out of a total of six facilities, were destroyed in |
2018-11-29 | View |
AGPS: Over 5,600 Violations Committed against Palestine Refugees in War-Torn SyriaStatistics released by AGPS on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed on November 29, kept record of 5,615 physical violations perpetrated against Palestinian refugees since |
2018-11-29 | View |
Family of Missing Elderly Palestinian Refugee Appeals for InformationThe family of Palestinian refugee Awad Deib Issa, aged 58, continues to appeal to the concerned authorities to disclose their relative’s condition and whereabouts as he has been missing for |
2018-11-28 | View |
Yarmouk Residents Launch Calls for Urgent ReconstructionPalestinian families displaced from Yarmouk Camp called on the concerned authorities to allow them a safe return to their homes and press ahead with reconstruction projects. The families said they |
2018-11-28 | View |
Displaced Palestinians North of Syria Appeal for Delivery of UNRWA AidsDozens of displaced Palestinians who were forcibly deported to northern Syria urged UNRWA to hand them much-needed humanitarian aids with the advent of a freezing winter season, saying they have |
2018-11-28 | View |
Palestinian Family in Turkey Appeals for Saving Sick Child, Releasing Her Detained FatherThe family of the Palestinian refugee Sa’id AlSheikh Khaled, who fled war-torn Syria to Turkey, appealed to the human rights institutions and the Palestinian Ambassador in Turkey to work on |
2018-11-28 | View |
27 Palestinians Assassinated in War-Torn SyriaAGPS documented the death of 27 Palestinian refugees as a result of abrupt assassinations in war-ragged Syria. The list includes 18 Palestinians from Yarmouk Camp, among them activists, journalists, and |
2018-11-27 | View |
Deputy Commander of Liwaa AlQuds Squad Arrested by Syrian Gov’t ForcesPalestinian refugee Adnan AlSayed, deputy commander of the Liwaa AlQuds battalion, affiliated with the Syrian government, was reportedly arrested by Syrian security forces without prior notices. Sometime earlier, Palestinian refugee |
2018-11-27 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugee from Syria Represents Palestine at Cyprus-Based Cultural EventsPalestinian refugee from Syria Firas Abdul Salam Abbas, called Abu AlAbd, has been taking advantage of human rights and cultural events held in Cyprus to make non-Palestinians familiar with the |
2018-11-27 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Denied Family Reunification in GermanyHundreds 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 up |
2018-11-27 | View |
Health Condition of Palestinian Refugees in I’Zaz Refugee Camp Worsened by Rat BitesPalestinian families taking refuge in I’zaz Camp, north of Syria, have spoken up against the dramatic spread of rodents, particularly rats, in the area. The refugees said they got bitten |
2018-11-26 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees in Deir Ballout Camp Suffer Freezing TemperaturesTents have been flooded with water as torrential downpours have swamped Deir Ballout Camp for Palestinian refugees in Afrin, north of Syria. Pictures and videos circulated on social media show |
2018-11-26 | View |
Over 108 Palestinian Women, Girls Secretly Held in Syrian State PrisonsDozens of Palestinian women and girls have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government dungeons, where scores of others died as a result of torture. Palestinian women have also been |
2018-11-26 | View |
478 Palestinian Women, Girls Killed in War-Torn SyriaStatistics released by AGPS on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, observed on November 25, documented the death of 478 Palestinian women and girls all the |
2018-11-26 | View |
Leisure Activities Held for Palestinian Children in QudsayaA set of Leisure activities was held by the Palestine Charity for the Relief of the Palestinian People at the Jaffa Center for Developmental Activities in Qudsaya, in Rif Dimashq |
2018-11-25 | View |
Member of Pro-Government Liwaa AlQuds Battalion Released by Syrian ForcesPalestinian refugee Adham Shahada Rafe’, aged 19, was released from a Syrian state detention center following a 15-day remand. Rafe’ is a member of the Liwaa AlQuds battalion, affiliated with |
2018-11-25 | View |
Lebanese Security Forces Shut Doors of Palestinian, Syrian ShopsLebanese news outlets said the General Security Directorate has embarked on a large-scale campaign in Tripoli and Minieh-Denieh districts to close shops owned by Syrian migrants and Palestinians from Syria |
2018-11-25 | View |
Palestinian Child from Syria Loses Parents in War-Torn SyriaPalestinian girl Sham, aged four, has lost her patents and grandfather in the raging warfare rocking the Syrian territories. Sham was deported from her home in Yarmouk Camp to southern |
2018-11-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Hasan Leyla Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Hasan Ziad Leyla, 26, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian state prisons for the 6th consecutive year. Hasan was kidnapped by Syrian security forces from AlKastal |
2018-11-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Goes Missing South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Awad Deib Issa, aged 58, has been missing for the third consecutive day. Issa disappeared from Daraa Camp, south of Syria, on Wednesday, November 21, as he left |
2018-11-24 | View |
Independent Human Rights Commission Sounds Alarm over Palestinians from Syria in GazaThe Independent Human Rights Commission, in partnership with the Follow-Up Committee of Refugees from Syria in Gaza convened a meeting to discuss the situation of Palestinians from Syria in besieged |
2018-11-24 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Appeal for Urgent Relief AidsDisplaced Palestinian families from Syria in Lebanon continue to launch distress signals over the lack of humanitarian aids for months. In letters emailed to AGPS, Palestinian refugee families said they |
2018-11-24 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Scattered across GlobeAGPS documentation team found out that over 150,000 Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Syria have fled the country, where 560,000 Palestinian refugees used to take shelter prior to |
2018-11-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Kidnapped by Syrian Gov’ ForcesPalestinian refugee Adham Shahada Rafe’, aged 19 and affiliated with the pro-government Liwaa AlQuds battalion, was arrested by Syria’s security forces a few days ago. A number of Liwaa AlQuds |
2018-11-23 | View |
Life-Sentenced Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in Latakia PrisonPalestinian refugee Ahmad Abdullah Balbisi died in Latakia central prison, where he has been locked up for over eight years on account of his involvement in peaceful protests against the |
2018-11-23 | View |
Art Exhibition Held in Jaramana CampAn art exhibition was staged by the Association of Palestinian Graphic Artists in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Artist Mohamed AlRekou’i and a number of Palestinian painters |
2018-11-22 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Push for Delivery of UNRWA AidsDozens of Palestinian families who were deported from Syria to Lebanon rallied outside of the office of UNRWA director in AlBekaa and the Lebanon-based refugee camps of AlBadawi and Ein |
2018-11-22 | View |
Cancer-Stricken Palestinian from Syria Sounds Distress SignalsPalestinian refugee from Syria Salim Ahmed Ibrahim, previously sheltered in Handarat Camp in Aleppo before he was deported to Sajou area, near Bab AlSalama Crossing, on the Syrian-Turkish borders, appealed |
2018-11-22 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugee Dies in TurkeyPalestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Khalil al-Kurdi, called Abu Rubeen, was pronounced dead in Turkey after his health had taken a turn for the worse owing to the blockade imposed |
2018-11-22 | View |
5 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead in October 2018AGPS documented the death of five Palestinian refugees in October 2018, down from 12 in October 2017, due to war-related incidents. The list of victims who died in October 2018 |
2018-11-22 | View |
Syria’s Ministerial Council Tasks Damascus Authorities with Reconstructing Yarmouk CampA decision issued by Syria’s Council of Ministers during its weekly session, held on November 11, tasked local authorities in Damascus with rehabilitating infrastructure and destroyed facilities in Yarmouk Camp so |
2018-11-21 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Children North of Syria Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian children who were forcibly deported with their families to Deir Ballout Camp, north of Syria, appealed to the United Nations, UNRWA, and human rights NGOs to lend them a |
2018-11-21 | View |
War-Related Incidents Claim Lives of 241 Palestinian Children in SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 241 Palestinian children from Syria due to war-related incidents, according to statistics until October 20, 2018. Shelling took away the lives of 123 children |
2018-11-21 | View |
AGPS: Palestine Child Refugees Traumatized in War-Torn SyriaA report issued by AGPS on the International Children’s Day said the bloody warfare in Syria has had traumatic fallouts on Palestinian refugee children in and outside of the Syrian |
2018-11-21 | View |
UNRWA Distributes Food Aids in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian RefugeesUNRWA relief officers handed over on Sunday evening food boxes to Palestinian families taking refuge in AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq. The first distribution day provided foodstuff to refugee families |
2018-11-20 | View |
DFLP Urges UNRWA to Maintain Aid-Delivery to Palestinians of SyriaMember of the Political Bureau of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) in Syria, Hasan Abdul Hamid, urged UNRWA to backtrack on any projected decision to cut |
2018-11-20 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ahmad Farhat, from Yarmouk Camp, was killed after he joined the bloody shootouts between ISIS militias and Syria’s government battalions in Teloul AlSafa, in AlSuweida desert, south |
2018-11-20 | View |
"Family Appeals for Information over Fate of Missing Palestinian Refugee"The family of the Palestinian refugee Ahmad Abu Seyam, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, appealed to the concerned human rights institutions and NGOs, including Amnesty International, to take serious measures |
2018-11-20 | View |
Int’l Red Cross Committee Provides Data on Missing, Detained Persons in SyriaThe International Committee of the Red Cross vowed to take serious measures in order to provide the families of missing and detained people in Syria with the needed information about |
2018-11-19 | View |
Rally Held in Vienna in Solidarity with Palestinian Refugees Stranded in ThailandA vigil was staged by Arab and European activists outside of the UN office in Vienna to speak up for migrants trapped in the Thai territories. The rally-goers called for |
2018-11-19 | View |
Medical Neglect Causes Death of Palestinian Refugee in Poorly-Equipped Deir Ballout CampPalestinian refugee Mohamed Yassin Abu Madi, called Abu Urwa, was pronounced dead in the under-equipped Deir Ballout Camp. Abu Urwa, who was displaced from Yarmouk Camp, died from a heart |
2018-11-19 | View |
Thai Authorities Release Palestinian Woman on Bail, Keep Others in CustodyA Palestinian refugee was released from Thai detention centers, where she had been detained with her children for overstaying her visa. The woman and her children were set free 20 |
2018-11-19 | View |
Human Rights Workshop Organized in AlSayeda Zeinab CampA human rights workshop was staged by the AlNaqeeb School in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees. Teaching staff members Osama Tarboush, Shamaa Mahmoud, and Iman Saleh elaborated on the |
2018-11-18 | View |
Festival Held in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesAn oratory festival was held in Yarmouk to mark the 14th anniversary of the death of the former Palestinian President Yasser Arafat. Representatives of Palestinian factions in Damascus and Syrian |
2018-11-18 | View |
AGPS Briefs Int’l Red Cross Delegation about Situation of Palestinian Detainees in SyriaA couple of days ago, an AGPS delegation met with representatives of the International Red Cross Committee at the latter’s headquarters in Beirut. The delegations tackled the file of missing |
2018-11-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Military PrisonPalestinian refugee Mohamed Anis Badwan, called Abu Omar, was killed under torture in Syria’s state-run Sednaya military prison, in Rif Dimashq, after he had been kept in jail for over |
2018-11-18 | View |
Leisure Activities Held for People with Disabilities in Khan Dannun CampA set of leisure activities was held by the Psychological Support Team at the Palestinian Red Crescent, in partnership with the Danish Red Cross, in an attempt to entertain children |
2018-11-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Hanino Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail since 2015Palestinian 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 |
2018-11-17 | View |
Stray Dogs Sway AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlHusainiya Camp have raised concerns over their children’s safety as packs of stray dogs have been spotted in and around the camp. The refugees appealed to the concerned |
2018-11-17 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Appeal for Winter Assistance by UNRWADozens of displaced Palestinian families from Syria in the Lebanese AlBekaa region urged UNRWA to hand them much-needed humanitarian aids with the advent of a freezing winter season. Palestinian families |
2018-11-17 | View |
Kuwait Contributes $50 Million in Aid for Palestine RefugeesThe Permanent Mission of the State of Kuwait to the United Nations informed, on Wednesday, the General Secretariat of the Arab League of transferring $ 42 million and $ 100 |
2018-11-16 | View |
Activists Launch Calls for Vigil in Vienna to Speak Up for Palestinians Stranded in ThailandActivists and NGOs have launched calls for a mass rally on Friday, November 16, outside of the UN office in Vienna to voice support for Palestinian and Arab refugees detained |
2018-11-16 | View |
Rally Held by Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon in Solidarity with Embattled GazaPalestinian refugees from Syria taking shelter in AlBadawi refugee camp, north of Lebanon, rallied a couple of days earlier in solidarity with the people of Gaza, who have gone traumatized |
2018-11-16 | View |
Palestinian Woman Falls Prey to Hate Crime in SwedenPalestinian refugee Samaa Sarsour, formerly sheltered in Yarmouk Camp in Syria, said she was subject to a hate crime in the Swedish city of Uppsala. Speaking with Radio Sweden, Samaa |
2018-11-16 | View |
Awareness-Raising Event Held in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA workshop and a press conference were staged by medics and paramedics at a UNRWA clinic in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, in an attempt to boost |
2018-11-15 | View |
PalAbroad Conf. Keeps Tabs on Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Thailand & Deir Ballout CampThe Palestinians Abroad Conference, held in Istanbul on November 9 and 10, expressed concerns over the situation of Palestinian refugees stranded in Thailand and those forcibly deported from Yarmouk Camp |
2018-11-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Sent Back to Turkey Naked following Heavy Beating by Greek PoliceGroup of migrants was discovered by villagers in Turkey's northwestern Edirne province in a run-down and naked state, saying that they were beaten up and stripped of their clothes |
2018-11-15 | View |
UNRWA in Syria to Suspend Contracts of 108 Staff MembersUNRWA handed over notices to end the contracts of 108 workers, out of 132 relief officers working in food-aid distribution. The concerned staff members, who have been working for the |
2018-11-15 | View |
Cash Aids Handed Over to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 of |
2018-11-14 | View |
10 Migrants Go Missing as Boat Capsizes off Aegean ShoreThe Turkish coast guards have been searching for 10 missing migrants after their boat sank in the Aegean Sea. Anadolu Agency said a number of migrants were rescued as part |
2018-11-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Syrian Gov’t Forces near Lebanese BordersA Palestinian refugee was kidnapped by the Syrian security forces on the Syrian-Lebanese borders on his way back to Syria from Lebanon. AGPS has kept the arrestee’s name secret over |
2018-11-14 | View |
Israeli Strike on Gaza Claims Life of Palestinian Resident of Yarmouk CampPalestinian refugee Mohamed Zakaria al-Tatari, 27, was killed after Israeli warplanes struck multiple targets in the blockaded Gaza Strip with missiles. The casualty had taken shelter in Yarmouk Camp, before |
2018-11-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Spotted in Syrian State Prison in DamascusAn ex-prisoner who was released from the AlSumariya jail, run by Syria’s Air Intelligence Forces, said he had seen the Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed, born in 1986, in the |
2018-11-14 | View |
Greek Ministry: 3,386 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Applied for Asylum in GreeceGreece’s Ministry of Immigration Policy said 3,386 Palestinians have applied for asylum in Greece since 2013 until 2018. A statement attributed to the Greek Ministry of Immigration Policy said |
2018-11-13 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Pledges Reconstruction of Daraa CampA UNRWA delegation, led by regional director Salim AlSheikh Kacem, popped in Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, and gave pledges to work on rehabilitating vital facilities in |
2018-11-13 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Tasks Damascus Governor with Reconstructing Yarmouk CampSources close to the Syrian government said a decision issued by Syria’s Council of Ministers during its weekly session tasked local authorities in Damascus with rehabilitating infrastructure and destroyed facilities |
2018-11-13 | View |
3,896 Palestinian Refugees Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has documented the death of 3,896 Palestinian refugees from Syria since 2011, as a result of war-related incidents. AGPS found out that 1,198 refugees were killed under |
2018-11-13 | View |
Water Structures Installed in Aleppo’s Handarat CampA delegation of the International Red Cross popped in Handrat Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, to install water facilities and a pump in response to the damage inflicted on |
2018-11-12 | View |
Initiative Launched in AlSayeda Zeinab to Rehabilitate Street LightingActivists from the Community Development Center in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp embarked on a project to repair lighting in streets and alleyways. AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, held by the Syrian government forces |
2018-11-12 | View |
Over 35 Palestinian Women & Girls Killed under Torture in Syrian JailsAGPS documented the death of 35 Palestinian women and girls under torture in Syrian government dungeons. The total death toll among the Palestinians of Syria who have fallen prey to |
2018-11-12 | View |
Activists: Over 22,000 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Will Have Been Granted Swedish Citizenship by end of 2018Palestinian activists in Sweden said more than 22,100 Palestinian refugees from Syria will have obtained Swedish citizenship by the end of 2018. Referring to studies and statistics conducted by |
2018-11-12 | View |
Winter Garments Distributed to Palestinian Children from Syria in TurkeyKhayra Ummah organization, in partnership with CANSUYU charity handed over winter clothes to 300 Palestinian and Syrian children in the Turkish cities of Reyhanli and Antakya. A volunteer officer said |
2018-11-11 | View |
Follow-Up Committee Meets with Red Cross Delegation over Situation of Palestinians from Syria in LebanonThe Follow-Up Committee of Displaced Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon’s central and western Bekaa met on Friday with a delegation of the International Red Cross at the organization’s office in Lebanon’s |
2018-11-11 | View |
Family of Palestinian Refugee Kidnapped from Yarmouk Camp in 2013 Continues to Appeal for InformationThe family of Palestinian refugee Abdul Ghafour Fayez Abu Seyam, born in 1992, have reiterated their appeals to the international human rights institutions, including Amnesty, to work on disclosing the |
2018-11-11 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Deny Residents Access into Yarmouk Camp, Days after Gov’t Green-Lights ReturnCivilians and activists have been banned by the Syrian government forces from re-entering Yarmouk Camp in spite of a government decision signaling the go-ahead for the return of the residents |
2018-11-11 | View |
Palestinian Writer Ali Sa’id AlShehabi Held in Syrian Gov’t Prison for 6th YearPalestinian writer Ali Sa’id Shehabi has been locked up in Syrian state jails for the sixth year running. AlShehabi, an English instructor at a UNRWA school, was last kidnapped on |
2018-11-10 | View |
UNRWA Official, PLO Envoy Discuss Situation in Yarmouk CampMember of the Fatah Central Committee Dr. Samir AlRefai, also secretary of the political factions of the Palestine Liberation Organization, met with UNRWA’s regional director in Syria Mohammed Abdi Adar |
2018-11-10 | View |
Al-Khalidi: Return to Yarmouk Camp IndefinitePalestine’s Ambassador in Syria, Mahmoud AlKhalidi, said local authorities in Damascus have been tasked with rehabilitating infrastructure in Yarmouk Camp, pending the return of the residents to their homes. Speaking |
2018-11-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Thailand Urge Mahmoud Abbas to Step InPalestinian refugees in Thailand have renewed their appeals to the Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas, urging him to take serious action regarding the calamitous situation endured by dozens of |
2018-11-10 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Rally outside of UNRWA Office in LebanonDozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon rallied outside of the office of UNRWA director in AlBadawi refugee camp, in Tripoli, protesting the delay in the delivery of winter |
2018-11-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeals for Release from Thai JailPalestinian refugee from Syria Iyad Suleiman called on the international human rights institutions and NGOs to take urgent action so as to release him from a Thai jail, where he |
2018-11-09 | View |
Debris-Clearance under Full Swing in Yarmouk CampThe committee overseeing debris clearance in Yarmouk said efforts have been ongoing to clean out access roads and residential alleys. Buildings that are on the verge of collapse have also |
2018-11-09 | View |
UNRWA Hails Decision Green-Lighting Return of Yarmouk ResidentsUNRWA spokesperson Chris Gunness hailed a recent decision by the Syrian Government to allow Yarmouk residents to safely return to their homes. Gunness said the UNRWA welcomes the decision, which |
2018-11-09 | View |
1,400 Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Camp Pronounced Dead in War-Torn SyriaAGPS kept record of the death of 1,400 Palestinians sheltered in Yarmouk Camp since the outburst of deadly hostilities in Syria. 490 refugees died as a result of the |
2018-11-09 | View |
Palestinians in Germany Call for Urgent Action over Situation in Deir Ballout CampPalestinian refugees in Germany have called on the PLO, Palestine’s official envoys, and political factions to make serious steps, including holding contacts with the Syrian and Turkish authorities, in order |
2018-11-08 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Continue to Rally over Dire Conditions in Deir Ballout CampDisplaced Palestinian families north of Syria continue to rally for the 30th consecutive day, protesting their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout Camp. The refugees urged UNRWA, PLO |
2018-11-08 | View |
32 UNRWA Facilities Destroyed in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesUNRWA Director in Syria, Mohammed Abdi Adar said 32 UNRWA facilities have been reduced to rubble in Yarmouk Camp, including 16 schools. Adar said UNRWA staff members paid a visit |
2018-11-08 | View |
Syrian Gov’t: Return of Yarmouk Residents is Well-PlannedAGPS hailed, in a press statement, a decision by the Syrian government approving the return of displaced families to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, after they have |
2018-11-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian PrisonThe family of the Palestinian refugee Mohamed Issa AlHourani continues to appeal for information over the fate and condition of their son. Born in 1982, AlHourani was kidnapped by Syrian |
2018-11-07 | View |
Displaced Families Return to Daraa CampA number of Palestinian families returned to their homes in Daraa Camp. No official decision has been yet issued by the Syrian government to that end. According to local sources |
2018-11-07 | View |
Water Line Repaired in AlSabina CampUNRWA maintenance staff, in partnership with the office of the General Authority for Palestine Refugees, has launched works to repair the main water line AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq. As |
2018-11-07 | View |
5 Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in Syria in October 2018AGPS documented the death of five Palestinian refugees in October 2018, among them two members of the Palestine Liberation Army, who were killed in Syria. Two refugees died, meanwhile, as |
2018-11-07 | View |
Over 150 Women and Children among 1,709 Palestinian Refugees Secretly Held in Syrian Jails108 Palestinian women and girls, along with 25 children have been locked up in Syrian government prisons, where several toddlers are also seen clinging to their mothers’ arms, according to |
2018-11-07 | View |
Displaced Residents of Yarmouk Appeal for Urgent Intervention by Mahmoud AbbasPalestinian refugees who were forcibly deported from Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, to northern Syria have called on the Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to urgently step in and |
2018-11-06 | View |
Committee of Palestinians in Thailand Sees DayA so-called Committee of Palestinian Refugees in Thailand was recently formed by the stranded refugees to keep tabs on their legal and humanitarian situation in the Thai territories. In a |
2018-11-06 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in Syria30-year-old Palestinian refugee Ali Mohamed AlAbiyat, form AlHusainiya Camp, was killed in Teloul AlSafa, in AlSweida desert, south of Syria. At the same time, the Sae’ka battalion mourned, on its |
2018-11-06 | View |
Activists Release List of 39 Palestinian Refugees Detained in ThailandPalestinian activists identified the names of 39 Palestinian refugees held in Thai detention centers for overstaying their visas, denying reports that the number of detainees is insignificant. A statement attributed |
2018-11-06 | View |
Child Activities Held in Yarmouk CampVolunteers from the Palestinian Red Crescent organized leisure activities for 35 children in the embattled Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the first such move during Syria’s eight-year warfare, which |
2018-11-05 | View |
3 Palestinian Brothers Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th YearThree Palestinian brothers have been secretly locked up in Syrian government jails for the 6th year running. Two of them turned themselves in to the Syrian authorities after the pro-government |
2018-11-05 | View |
Thai Authorities Pledge Release of Detained Palestinian RefugeesPalestine Ambassador in Malaysia, Walid Abu Ali, also non-resident Ambassador to Thailand, said he has received promises by the Thai authorities to release Palestinian refugees detained in Thailand. Abu Ali |
2018-11-05 | View |
AGPS, PRC Send Letter to Thai Ambassador in Britain over Fate of Stranded Palestinian Refugees in ThailandThe London-based Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) and the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) dispatched a memorandum to the Ambassador of Thailand in Britain, Pisanu Suvanajata, warning of the dire |
2018-11-05 | View |
Photo Exhibition Held in Gaziantep to Speak up for Palestinian Victims of Torture in Syrian JailsActivists from the International Campaign to Save Detainees staged a photo exhibition in the Turkish city of Gaziantep in an attempt to raise awareness about political prisoners and victims of |
2018-11-04 | View |
Rally Staged in Sweden in Solidarity with Palestinian Refugees in ThailandA rally was held by activists in the Swedish city of Helsingborg in solidarity with Palestinian, Syrian, and Iraqi migrants who have been at the risk of refoulement and imprisonment |
2018-11-04 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Face Dire Conditions upon Return to Besieged Gaza StripThousands of Palestinian refugees from Syria who returned to the blockaded Gaza Strip have been enduring dire living conditions due to the 11-year-long Israeli siege and the devastating upshots of |
2018-11-04 | View |
18 Palestinian Journalists Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS has kept record of the murder of several Palestinian journalists and the abduction of dozens more in war-torn Syria. At least 18 Palestinian journalists were killed since the outburst |
2018-11-04 | View |
Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Property-TheftMilitias from the so-called AlNour community have been stealing civilian homes in Yarmouk in the presence of pro-government outfits. Eye-witnesses said members of the AlNour community, wearing special dresses, have |
2018-11-03 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees in I’zaz Camp Call for Urgent InterventionDisplaced Palestinian refugees in I’zaz refugee camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria, maintained a vigil on the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the notorious Balfour Declaration, in which Britain |
2018-11-03 | View |
Rally in Sweden in Solidarity with Palestinian Refugees in ThailandPalestinian activists and representatives of Fyra Farger NGO in the Swedish city of Helsingborg called for a mass participation in rally set to be held on Saturday, November 3, outside |
2018-11-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Stranded in Thailand Urges Mahmoud Abbas to Step inPalestinian activists and representatives of Fyra Farger NGO in the Swedish city of Helsingborg called for a mass participation in rally set to be held on Saturday, November 3, outside |
2018-11-03 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Take Part in Youth Camp in ItalyPalestinian youths from Syria joined the 2nd Palestinian Youth Camp held in Italy from October 26 to October 28. The camp, staged by the Palestinian Youth Assembly in Europe, in |
2018-11-02 | View |
14 PLA Fighters Missing since 2011AGPS kept record of the mysterious disappearance of 14 members of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) since the outbreak of the Syrian warfare in 2011. Several PLA affiliates have been |
2018-11-02 | View |
Displaced Palestinians in Deir Ballout Camp Urge Palestine Ambassador in Turkey to Step inPalestinian refugees forcibly deported to northern Syria continue to rally for the 28th consecutive day, protesting their tragic situation in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout refugee camp. The refugees called on |
2018-11-02 | View |
Activists Launch E-Campaign in Solidarity with Displaced Palestinians in ThailandPalestinian activists have embarked on an e-campaign on Avaaz foundation website in an attempt to speak up for dozens of Palestinian and Syrian refugees stranded in Thailand, where dozens have |
2018-11-02 | View |
44 Palestinian Residents of AlSabina Camp Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jails44 Palestinians taking refuge in AlSabina Camp, among them two women, have been enduing mysterious fates in Syria’s state dungeons. AGPS kept record of the death of 558 Palestinian refugees |
2018-11-01 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Refugee Camp Grappling with Transportation CrisisA transportation crisis has been rocking ASabina Camp for Palestinian refugees since the outburst of the Syrian warfare. Civilians’ access out of and into the area has almost been blocked |
2018-11-01 | View |
Volunteers Continue to Clean up Yarmouk CampEfforts by dozens of volunteers have been in progress to remove debris from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. Mounds of debris have been removed from Street 15 down to Street |
2018-11-01 | View |
Leishmania Disease Infects Deir Ballout Camp for Palestinian Refugees North of SyriaReporting from Deir Ballout Camp, north of Syria, an AGPS correspondent warned of the propagation of Leishmania disease among the refugees. Coetaneous Leishmaniasis, is a type of skin disease caused |
2018-11-01 | View |
713 Palestinians Killed while Fighting alongside Syria’s Pro-Gov’t Forces713 Palestinian refugees were killed as they joined pro-government battles in war-torn Syria, among them 261 from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA). Palestinian refugees aged 18 or above are forced |
2018-11-01 | View |
Water Crisis Mars Civilians’ Life in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have set off alarm bells over the acute water crisis which has been ongoing for years, saying civilians have |
2018-10-31 | View |
Talal Naji: 420 PFLP-GC Members Killed, 700 Injured since Outbreak of Syria WarDeputy Secretary-General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) - General Command (GC), Talal Naji, told Sputnik news site that 420 PFLP-GC fighters were killed and 800 |
2018-10-31 | View |
Palestinians in Thailand Appeal to UN to Urgently Step inDozens of displaced Palestinian families in Thailand have called on the United Nations to take action over the threats of refoulement they have been facing after they overstayed their visas |
2018-10-31 | View |
New Plan to Rehabilitate Daraa Camp in ProgressDaraa governor said, following a field visit he paid a couple of days earlier, that Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees will be included in a new plan devised by the |
2018-10-31 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Yarmouk Camp Kidnapped from Southern DamascusPalestinian youth Mahmoud Zaidan Husain, sheltered in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, was kidnapped by anonymous gangsters from southern Damascus on October 27. A so-called Maher AlMuadhen, affiliated with the |
2018-10-30 | View |
200,000 Palestinian Refugees Fled War-Torn SyrianDeputy Secretary-General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command, Talal AlNaji, said nearly 200,000 Palestinian refugees left Syria since the outburst of the deadly |
2018-10-30 | View |
Commission 302 Appeals to UNRWA Commissioner-General to Urgently Visit Deir Ballout CampCommission 302 in Lebanon briefed UNRWA’s Commissioner General Pierre Krähenbühl about the calamitous conditions endured by displaced Palestinian families in Deir Ballout Camp, in Afrin, north of Syria |
2018-10-30 | View |
AGPS Urges Int’l Community to Take Serious Action to Save Palestinian Refugees in ThailandThe Action Group for the Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) has called on the international community to make urgent steps in order to bring the violations perpetrated against Palestinian refugees stranded |
2018-10-30 | View |
Youth Development Center Opened in Handarat Camp“Umniya Project”, jointly held by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society and UNICEF, announced the launch of a youth development center in Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. Youths aged |
2018-10-29 | View |
Palestinian Chemistry Student Ahmad Jalil Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Ahmad Diab Jalil, 29, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups for the sixth year running. Ahmad, a student of Chemistry at Damascus University, was |
2018-10-29 | View |
Rally Held in France in Solidarity with Stranded Palestinian Refugees in ThailandThe Palestine Solidarity Association and ADAPS Association, along with a number of Palestinian refugees and French activists in Albi staged a rally to speak up for Palestinian refugees detained in |
2018-10-29 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Refugees North of Syria Urge PLO Central Council to Step inDisplaced Palestinian refugees north of Syria appealed to the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) Central Council in Ramallah to take urgent action in order to save refugees taking shelter in ramshackle |
2018-10-29 | View |
Palestinian Student Salma Abdul Razaq Secretly Held in Syrian Jails for 6th YearPalestinian student Salma Abdul Razzek, enrolled at the Architectural Engineering University in Damascus, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government penitentiaries. Born on March 30, 199O, Salma fled |
2018-10-28 | View |
Short Film Made to Depict Yarmouk Camp Residents’ Struggle for SurvivalSyria’s General Organization for Cinema ended filming a short documentary named “The Capital of Hope, the Capital of the Diaspora”, directed by Palestinian movie maker Mohamed Abu Mathana as part of a project to |
2018-10-28 | View |
E-Campaign Kicks off in Solidarity with Palestinian Refugees in ThailandPalestinian activists embarked on an e-campaign on social media networks to speak up for Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Thai prisons. Recently, dozens of refugees have voiced their concerns over |
2018-10-28 | View |
Voice Recording Reveals Tragic Situation of Palestinians of Syria in ThailandVoice recordings released by activists have provided tangible evidence about the tragic conditions endured by Palestinian and Syrian refugees stranded in Thailand and held at I.D.C detention center |
2018-10-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tents on Greek Island Dismantled by WindstormTents set up by Palestinian refugees on the Greek island of Samos have been uprooted by the violent winds rocking the region. Displaced families, including children and women, have been |
2018-10-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Jamal AlSayed Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t JailPalestinian refugee Jamal Waleed AlSayed, born in 1970, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government dungeons, where he has been held for the fourth year running. Jamal was |
2018-10-27 | View |
Over 310 Palestinian Refugees Fatally Gunned down by Snipers in War-Torn SyriaAGPS documented the death of 310 Palestinian refugees after they were shot by snipers in the war-ravaged Syrian territories, mostly in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. |
2018-10-27 | View |
Youngsters Forced into Military Conscription with Liwaa AlQudsNews outlets said Liwaa AlQuds battalion, affiliated with the Syrian government, dispatched a commander to Eastern AlGhouta, in Rif Dimashq, after they tasked him with chasing down Palestinian young men |
2018-10-27 | View |
ISIS Hands over Bodies of 6 Fighters to PLAThe Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) said it has retrieved the bodies of six gunmen withheld by ISIS militias. The casualties were killed on September 25, 2018 in fierce clashes with |
2018-10-27 | View |
Vaccination Campaign Kick-Started in Khan Eshieh CampMedics at a clinic in Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees embarked on a campaign to vaccinate first-year students at the Biria and Deir Amr elementary schools, run by UNRWA |
2018-10-26 | View |
Palestinian Students Take Part in Sports Event South of SyriaIn the meantime, girls enrolled at Ein Karem School in Daraa refugee camp, south of Syria, joined a local sports event, in the first such move held over the past |
2018-10-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tents North of Syria Flooded by Violent Rain TorrentsTents have been uprooted and others have fallen apart as torrential downpours have swamped Deir Ballout Camp for Palestinian refugees in Jindires in Afrin, north of Syria. Pictures and videos |
2018-10-26 | View |
Palestinian Elderly Mouloud AlAbdullah Held in Syrian Jail for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Mouloud Khaled AlAbdullah has been held in Syrian government jails for the fifth year running after he was kidnapped with his family on July 27, 2013 from Nisreen |
2018-10-25 | View |
Refugee Commission: UNRWA Should Take Urgent Action regarding Palestinian Refugees North of SyriaAssociation 302 to Defend Refugees’ Rights has called for urgent action by UNRWA as regards 1,500 Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Deir Ballout Camp after they were displaced from |
2018-10-25 | View |
82 Palestinians Sheltered in AlSabina Camp Pronounced Dead Since Outburst of Syria Hostilities82 Palestinians taking refuge in AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, died of war-related incidents in Syria. The list includes 40 Palestinians who were killed under shelling, 18 who were fatally |
2018-10-25 | View |
51 Palestinians from Syria Drowned since Outbreak of Syria Warfare51 Palestinians from Syria, among them women, children, and elderly refugees, drowned onboard the death boats to Europe, fleeing the war-tattered Syrian territories. A number of casualties breathed their last |
2018-10-25 | View |
Coal Distributed to Palestinians from Syria in TurkeyCharcoal supplies were handed over by Shams Association for Women and Children, in partnership with the Malaysian foundation MyCare, to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Turkey. A volunteer relief officer |
2018-10-24 | View |
Fuel Supplies Handed over to Impoverished Families in AlSabina CampA fuel company distributed on Monday fuel supplies to families sheltered in AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq. The residents denounced the manipulation of fuel prices, saying they have been forced |
2018-10-24 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Keep up Vigil in Deir Ballout CampDisplaced Palestinian families north of Syria continue to rally since October 8, protesting their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout Camp. The refugees have urged all concerned bodies |
2018-10-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Thailand Threatened with RefoulementHuman rights activist Fatima Jabeur called on the Palestinian diaspora to stage rallies outside of the offices of UN-run bodies, the International Red Cross, and the UNHCR in solidarity with |
2018-10-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Jamal Ahmad Na’im Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jails since 2015Palestinian refugee Jamal Ahmad Na’im, born in 1987, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been locked up for three years. His fate and |
2018-10-23 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Appeal for Return to HomelandPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon continue to launch a cry for help, raising fears over their unknown fate and precarious situation in the Lebanese territories. In appeals circulated on |
2018-10-23 | View |
325 Palestinian Families in Deir Ballout Camp Concerned over their Condition with Advent of WinterOver 325 displaced Palestinian families in Deir Ballout Camp have expressed concerns over their fate as a freezing winter season has been around the corner. The families lashed out at |
2018-10-23 | View |
Abduction Sweep Launched against Displaced Families in Deir Ballout CampAn arrest sweep has been launched by opposition outfits in Syria, escorted by Turkish gendarmerie, in Deir Ballout Camp in Afrin’s outskirts, north of Aleppo. A curfew has been slapped |
2018-10-23 | View |
Greece Relieves Grip on Sick MigrantsGreece’s Ministry of Migration Policy issued a resolution to amend asylum procedures for sick and vulnerable migrants stranded on Greek islands. The asylum-seekers were granted an open residence permit allowing |
2018-10-22 | View |
Child Medical Checks Carried out in Daraa Camp South of SyriaUNICEF, in partnership with AlBer Charity in Daraa, provided free medical checks for children at UNRWA’s alternative schools in Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Medicines were handed |
2018-10-22 | View |
Over 1,700 Palestinians Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Prisons1,696 Palestinian refugees have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government dungeons, where 558 others were also tortured to death. AGPS believes the exact number to be far higher |
2018-10-22 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Refugees in Syria Suffer War-Related TraumaThe seven-year warfare rocking the Syrian territories have forced Palestinian refugees, most notably children and the elderly, to endure terrible experiences and witness nightmarish scenes that far exceed one’s capacity |
2018-10-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Bobali Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 7th YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Yehya AlBobali, aged 18, has been enduring a mysterious fate since August 15, 2011. The Syrian authorities continue to withhold information about his condition and whereabouts. AlBobali |
2018-10-21 | View |
Daraa Residents Appeal for Urgent Action over Water CrisisResidents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, have been grappling with a chronic water blackout, which has been ongoing from the time the opposition outfits seized the |
2018-10-21 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Inspects Schools, Facilities in Yarmouk CampA senior UNRWA delegation showed up in Yarmouk to inspect schools and facilities destroyed in onslaughts launched by the Syrian government forces and their war abettors. The delegation comprised the |
2018-10-21 | View |
3,894 Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead since Outburst of Syria WarfareAGPS has documented the death of 3,894 Palestinian refugees from Syria, including 478 women and girls, since 2011, as a result of war related incidents. Yarmouk Camp topped the |
2018-10-21 | View |
Elderly Palestinian Woman Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 5th YearElderly Palestinian refugee Dheiba AlAhmad, aged 70, has been held in Syrian government jails for the fifth year running after she was kidnapped with her family members on July 27 |
2018-10-20 | View |
Students of Open Education to Take up Classes following Years of HiatusSyria’s Higher Education Council issued Resolution 7, green-lighting the academic calendar for open education for 2018/2019. Students who dropped out of school from March 15, 2011 until September 15, 2018 |
2018-10-20 | View |
PLO Hands over Cash Aids to Palestinian Families in Yarmouk CampDirector-general of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Anwar Abdul Hadi distributed cash aids to 40 Palestinian families who have remained in Yarmouk Camp. Abdul Hadi said |
2018-10-20 | View |
Palestinians Rally for 11th day in Deir Ballout over Dire ConditionsDisplaced Palestinian families north of Syria continue to rally for the 11th day, protesting their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout Camp. The protesters have appealed to UNRWA |
2018-10-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mansour Falah Secretly Held in Syrian Dungeons for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Mansour Mahmoud Falah, born in 1950, has been locked up in Syrian government dungeons for the fourth year running. He was kidnapped by pro-government groups at a checkpoint |
2018-10-19 | View |
Debris Clearance ongoing in YarmoukThe committee overseeing debris clearance in Yarmouk said efforts have been ongoing to remove rubble from the vicinities of AlKhames Clinic, UNRWA schools, Yarmouk Girls’ High School, and AlMalikiya School |
2018-10-19 | View |
Damas Built Around Muhamadiya Camp to Protect Children DemolishedAn AGPS reporter said Syrian opposition outfits and Turkish troops moved into AlMuhamadiya Camp, in Deir Ballout, north of Syria, on Wednesday morning to knock down makeshift structures set up |
2018-10-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in AlSweida Desert South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Aws Abed Haidar, born in 1987 and nicknamed Abu Ishaq, died as he fought alongside ISIS against the Syrian government forces in Teloul AlSafa, in AlSweida desert, south |
2018-10-19 | View |
Palestinian Woman from Syria Released by Turkish Authorities after 13 Days in CustodyThe Turkish authorities released the Palestinian refugee Zakiya Mustafa Amer, formerly sheltered in Handarat Camp in Syria, after she had been detained for 13 days at the Central Prison in |
2018-10-19 | View |
Germany Resumes Family Reunification for Migrants from GreeceGermany resumed the family reunification program on Monday after it was halted last year. The plan will eventually reunite migrant families across Germany. Nearly 200 refugees who were trying to |
2018-10-18 | View |
Family of Missing Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeals for InformationThe family of the Palestinian refugee Omar Mohamed Kheir Abu Nahiya, born in 1988 and raised in Yarmouk Camp, appealed to all international human rights institutions, namely Amnesty International, to |
2018-10-18 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Shorn of Basic Rights in Saudi ArabiaPalestinian refugees fleeing war-ravaged Syria have been denied access into the Saudi territories, except for those heading for the kingdom to perform minor or greater pilgrimage (Umrah or Hajj). Palestinians |
2018-10-18 | View |
Palestinian Students Appeal for School Transport in DamascusParents and students at Damascus Training Center (DTC) appealed to the concerned authorities to allocate a budget for the transfer of students via buses to and back from the center |
2018-10-18 | View |
Activists Speak Up for Palestinians from Syria in ThailandPalestinian activists appealed to the Palestinian Authority, chaired by Mahmoud Abbas, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and the mass media to rally around Palestinians from Syria in Thailand, where |
2018-10-18 | View |
Cash Aids Shelled out to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA transferred 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 |
2018-10-17 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in AlMiyah wa Miyah Camp Sound Alarm over Uncontrolled Circulation of WeaponsPalestinians from Syrian sheltered in the Lebanon-based Miyah wa Miyah refugee camp, in Sidon, have railed against the state of anarchy rocking the area as a result of the violent |
2018-10-17 | View |
Jaramana Camp Grappling with Unemployment, Price LeapResidents of Jaramana Camp, located a few kilometers away from central Damascus, have set off alarm bells over the lack of basic services and dire socio-economic conditions rocking the area |
2018-10-17 | View |
Reconstruction of UNRWA Schools Kick-Started in Yarmouk CampThe Syrian government reportedly green-lighted the reconstruction of UNRWA’s schools and facilities in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. In statements to Palestine TV Channel on October 15, member of Fatah’s |
2018-10-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Released by Turkish Authorities Following 20 Days in CustodyThe Turkish authorities released on Monday, October 15, the Palestinian refugee from Syria Ammar Ahmad Aboud, from Yarmouk Camp in Syria, after he had been kept in a detention center |
2018-10-17 | View |
Aids Handed Over to Palestinian Families from Syria in TurkeyKhayra Ummah Association paid a visit to Palestinian families from Syria who have recently landed in Turkey. Khayrah Ummah, in partnership with the Indonesian SMART 171 organization, handed over cash |
2018-10-16 | View |
202 Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Camp Secretly Locked Up in Syrian Jails206 Palestinian residents of Yarmouk Camp, among them 20 women, have been secretly held in Syrian dungeons. AGPS continues to urge the Syrian authorities to reveal the condition and whereabouts |
2018-10-16 | View |
AlRefai: Removal of debris in Yarmouk is to allow residents access to their homesMember of Fatah’s Central Committee in Damascus Samir AlRefai denied reports that debris clearance in Yarmouk Camp has been ongoing in order to open access roads to AlShuhada Cemetery. Speaking |
2018-10-16 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Continue to Rally over Dire Conditions in Deir Ballout CampThe displaced Palestinian families north of Syria continue to rally, protesting their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout Camp. The protesters urged UNRWA to live up to its |
2018-10-16 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Thailand Launch Distress SignalsPalestinian refugees from Syria trapped in Thailand have urged the international community to rally around them and work on releasing those held in Thai jails. The refugees said the Thai |
2018-10-16 | View |
Truck Accident Claims Lives of 22 Migrants West of TurkeyAt least 22 migrants, including children, have been killed in a truck accident Sunday, Turkey’s official news agency said. The Anadolu news agency said the migrants were traveling in a |
2018-10-15 | View |
Handicraft Workshop Staged North of SyriaAn exhibition for handicrafts was held by the Sanabel AlMustakbel scouts, in partnership with the Commission of Palestinians of Syria for Relief and Development, in Ata village, in Idlib’s northern |
2018-10-15 | View |
Palestinians in Maarat AlNu’man Express Solidarity with Displaced Families in Deir Ballout CampPalestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk Camp and temporarily sheltered in Maarat AlNu’man, south of Idlib, north of Syria, rallied in solidarity with Palestinian families in Deir Ballout Camp, in Afrin’s |
2018-10-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead South of DamascusPalestinian refugee Mohamed Fayez AlMar’i, from the pr-government Free Palestine Movement, died after a mine planted by ISIS in AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, adjacent to Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, exploded |
2018-10-15 | View |
Palestinian Woman Detained in Turkey for 8th DayPalestinian refugee Zakiya Mustafa Amer, a resident of Handarat Camp in Syria, has been held in the Central Prison in Antakya, south of Turkey, on charges of illegally creeping into |
2018-10-15 | View |
2 Palestinian Children from Syria Win First Places at Damascus CompetitionPalestinian children from Syria Mohamed Ali Taameh and Moon Rudeini won, respectively, the first and second places in the single combat contest held as part of the Championship of Palestinian |
2018-10-14 | View |
31 Migrants Rescued off Lebanese ShoreThe “Liberal” frigate, the current flagship of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Maritime Task Force (FTM), rescued 31 refugees from a drifting boat in the Coast of |
2018-10-14 | View |
UNICEF Appeals for Aid Delivery in Rukban CampUNICEF has called for providing immediate sophisticated healthcare services to refugees at the Rukban Syrian camp near the Syrian-Jordanian border. In a statement to The Jordan Times, UNICEF said that |
2018-10-14 | View |
Palestinians in Northern Syrian Village of Atma Enduring Abject SituationPalestinian 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 |
2018-10-14 | View |
South Korea Contributes 400,000 in Aid for Palestine Refugees in JordanUNRWA on Wednesday signed a $400,000 agreement with the Republic of Korea, seeking to support the provision of cash assistance to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan to cover |
2018-10-13 | View |
Families in Ramadan Camp Grappling with Price LeapResidents of Ramadan Camp 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 |
2018-10-13 | View |
Palestinian Child Goes Missing in Syria10-year-old Palestinian child from Syria Osama Ahmad, raised in Yarmouk Camp, disappeared from AlSayeda Zeinab, in Rif Dimashq, some three days ago. The child’s family appealed to the human rights |
2018-10-13 | View |
Official: 40% of Yarmouk Homes HabitableMember of the committee overseeing debris clearance in Yarmouk Camp, engineer Mahmoud AlKhaled, said 40% of residential structures have become fit for habitation. Speaking with Sputnik news agency, AlKhaled said |
2018-10-13 | View |
Turkish Association Embarks on Campaign to Support Displaced Palestinians North of SyriaAvaaz Organization has launched a campaign in solidarity with some 750 Palestinian families who were forcibly deported to northern Syria. The campaign comes in response to the reluctance maintained by |
2018-10-13 | View |
8 Migrants Drown off Turkish Shore, over 20 Others MissingEight migrants drowned at sea and over 20 others, among them children and women, have gone missing after a Greece-bound vessel capsized off Turkey’s Aegean coast. Activists said the Turkish |
2018-10-12 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Price ManipulationResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, denounced price manipulating by “greedy merchants” who have been inflating and deflating prices of much-needed items for personal gains. The |
2018-10-12 | View |
Abdul Hadi: Debris Clearance Ongoing in Yarmouk to Reconstruct Local CemeteryDirector of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Syria, Anwar Abdul Hadi, said debris removal in Yarmouk Camp makes part of underway attempts to unblock access roads |
2018-10-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained in Turkey for 16th DayPalestinian refugee from Syria Ammar Ahmad Aboud, from Yarmouk Camp, has been kept in custody for the 16th day running in Turkey on account that he overstayed his visa. Reaching |
2018-10-12 | View |
Migrant Boat Disappears after Sailing from Lebanese WatersA Cyprus-bound migrant boat has reportedly disappeared after it set sail from Lebanon. The Rescue and Follow-Up Committee said it has received several communiqués about the missing boat. But |
2018-10-11 | View |
Palestinian Delegation Pops in Yarmouk CampA delegation of Palestinian factions showed up on Wednesday in Yarmouk Camp in an attempt to keep tabs on debris-clearance in the area. Representatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) |
2018-10-11 | View |
Palestinian Family Calls for Saving Sick Child as Her Health Gets WorsePalestinian refugee Sa’id Sheikh Khaled appealed to the human rights institutions nationwide and overseas to work on providing his child Malak with medical therapy after her health has taken a |
2018-10-11 | View |
AGPS Warns of Tragic Situation of Displaced Palestinians North of Syria at UNHRCAGPS, in partnership with the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC), sounded the alarm over the situation of the Palestinian refugees deported to northern Syria. This came in a report passed on |
2018-10-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Maher Mahmoud Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail since 2014Palestinian refugee Maher Khaled Mahmoud, born in 1994 and raised in AlHajar AlAswad in Syria, has gone missing for the fourth year running after he was kidnapped by pro-government forces |
2018-10-10 | View |
Residents of Daraa Camp Launch Cry for Help over Trash MoundsResidents 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 |
2018-10-10 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families Rally in Deir Ballout CampDisplaced Palestinian families north of Syria maintained a vigil on Monday in Deir Ballout Camp, protesting their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped camp. The protesters urged UNRWA to live |
2018-10-10 | View |
1,400 Palestinians from Yarmouk Camp Pronounced Dead since Outbreak of Syria WarfareAGPS kept record of the death of 1,400 Palestinians sheltered in Yarmouk Camp since the outburst of deadly hostilities in Syria. 490 refugees died as a result of the |
2018-10-10 | View |
Palestinian Child from Syria Wins Silver Medal in Sweden Judo ContestPalestinian child from Syria Kays Yehya Ashmawi, aged 10, earned the silver medal during a Judo competition staged in Skane County, south of Sweden. He was a resident of Yarmouk |
2018-10-09 | View |
Campaign to Vaccinate Palestinian Children Kicks Off in Syria Refugee CampsA campaign has kick-started in Palestinian refugee camps in Syria to vaccinate children aged below five years-old against poliomyelitis. Medics and paramedics toured local clinics, schools, kindergartens, and provisional shelters |
2018-10-09 | View |
Palestinians among 15 Migrants Detained on Greece’s Castellorizo Island15 migrants, among them Palestinian refugees, have been detained in Castillorizo Island, located in the Rhodes Regional Division, in the South Aegean, east of Greece, for 12 consecutive days. According |
2018-10-09 | View |
Palestinians Arrested by Syrian Gov’t Forces South of SyriaA 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 |
2018-10-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ayman Atiyeh Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Aymen Mohamed Atiyeh, born in 1971, has been locked up in Syrian government prisons for five consecutive years, after he was kidnapped on October 10, 2013. His family |
2018-10-08 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Students Honored in DamascusAlJalil Forum, the Women’s Committee, the Palestinian youth Organization, the Committee of Elders, and the Ghassan Kanafani Forum, among other NGOS in Rukn AlDeen in Damascus, honored laureate Palestinian high |
2018-10-08 | View |
UNRWA to Hand over Cash Aids to Palestinians from SyriaUNRWA announced the launch of the distribution of the third batch of cash aids for 2018 as of October 7, 2018 until December 7, 2018. Every family member is to |
2018-10-08 | View |
Palestinians among Dozens of Arrestees Caught in Qudsaya ManhutOver 15 Palestinian young men were arrested in a sweep launched by the Syrian government forces in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq, in an attempt to force young men to |
2018-10-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Celebrates Palestinian Cuisine in GermanyPalestinian refugee from Syria Nour Mawed who fled to Germany as a result of the bloody warfare continues to share and celebrate traditional Palestinian dishes during cross-cultural events held in |
2018-10-07 | View |
Lebanese NGO Announces Launch of Campaign for Palestinians from Syria with Special NeedsThe World Humanitarian Fund (WHF) announced its intent to offer basic rehabilitation services to displaced Syrians and Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon. The six-month program is expected to last until |
2018-10-07 | View |
Situation of Palestinians North of Syria Exacerbated by Sewage DisposalDisplaced Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered north of Syria have sounded alarm bells over the acute damage wrought by sewage disposal poured near their refugee camps, which have already been |
2018-10-07 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Crisis in Sanitation, Telecommunications NetworksPalestinians taking refuge in AlHusainiya Camp have warned of the repercussions of excavations carried out in the area to install a sanitation network, saying their children are at risk of |
2018-10-07 | View |
18 Palestinians from Syria Killed in September 201818 Palestinian refugees from Syria died in September 2018, down from 24 in September 2017. As for the list of victims for July 2018, Daraa and AlSuweida topped the list |
2018-10-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Husam AlRefai Held in Syrian Jail Since 2013Palestinian refugee Husam Ali AlRefai, born in 1988 and sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for five years running. Husam was kidnapped by the |
2018-10-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Garners 1st Place in Bodybuilding ContestPalestinian refugee from Syria Shadi Farid Darwish, a resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, won the first place in the masters’ bodybuilding championship staged in Damascus. Scores of Palestinians from |
2018-10-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Husain Khaled Mansour, called Abu Amer Mansour, a former ISIS prince, died as he fought alongside ISIS militias against the Syrian government forces in Teloul AlSafa, in AlSuweida |
2018-10-06 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Sudan Grappling with Dire ConditionsNearly 1,000 Palestinians from Syria have been subjected to abject living conditions in Sudan, where they are treated as foreigners rather than refugees. Speaking with AGPS, Palestinian refugee Mohamed |
2018-10-06 | View |
14 PLA Gunmen Killed in SeptemberThe Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) announced the death of 14 members during September 2018. The causalities are: IHsan Husain Ali AlKhneifas, from AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, Walid Mer’I AlKurdi, the commander |
2018-10-05 | View |
Meeting Convened in Damascus over Situation in Yarmouk CampA meeting was staged on October 3 between national factions in Syria and the committee overseeing debris clearance from Yarmouk Camp at the headquarters of the Syrian National Council in |
2018-10-05 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Blackout in Telecommunication NetworkResidents of AlHusainiya Camp continue to rail against the outages rocking the telecommunications network in the area. The locals said phone lines have gone out of operation after they were |
2018-10-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugees across War-Torn Syria Sound Distress Signals over Systematic Security CrackdownsPalestinian refugees taking shelter in such government-held refugee camps as Khan Dannun, Jaramana, AlSayeda Zeinab, AlAyedeen in Hama, AlAyedeen in Hums, AlRaml, Latakia, and AlNeirab in Aleppo, along with the |
2018-10-05 | View |
Palestinian Families Displaced from Southern Damascus Protest Dire Conditions North of SyriaDisplaced Palestinian families formerly sheltered in Yarmouk maintained vigil on Tuesday, October 2, in AlShabiba refugee camp, in I’zaz area, in Aleppo’s northern outskirts, to protest their abject living conditions |
2018-10-04 | View |
Palestinian Resident of AlSabina Camp Released By Anonymous MilitiaAnonymous gunmen released the Palestinian refugee Ahmad M., a resident of AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, after they kidnapped him from a thoroughfare linking Hama and Mesyaf on September 25 |
2018-10-04 | View |
2 PLA Fighters Killed in Syria HostilitiesTwo members of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA)—Raed Nahar, from AlSabina Camp, and Essam Fuad Sendid, from Yarmouk Camp—died as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces against ISIS militias |
2018-10-04 | View |
AGPS: 5,584 Physical Violations Recorded against Palestinians in War-Torn SyriaStatistics released by AGPS on the International Day of Non-Violence, observed on October 2, kept record of 5,584 physical violations perpetrated against Palestinian refugees since the launch of the |
2018-10-04 | View |
8th Medical Week Kick-Started South of DamascusThe Palestine Charity Commission and Palestinian Red Crescent continue to provide free medical checks and therapy to displaced Palestinian refugees south of Damascus for the sixth consecutive day. The move |
2018-10-03 | View |
AlHusainiya Residents Urge UNRWA to Appoint Local Teaching StaffPalestinian tutors sheltered in AlHusainiya Camp and who have been laid off from UNRWA-run schools called on the refugee agency to reconsider its recruitment mechanisms regarding teaching staff in AlHusainiya |
2018-10-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Take to Syria Streets over Israel’s Racist PoliciesPalestinian refugees in Syria have staged rallies denouncing Israel’s racist Jewish Nation-State Law. Palestinians sheltered in such Syria-based refugee camps as Yarmouk, Khan Dannun, AlSabina, Jaramana, AlHusainiya, AlRamadan, AlNeirab, and |
2018-10-03 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Journalists Killed, Detained in War-Torn SyriaIn statistics released on the International Day in Solidarity with Palestinian Journalists, AGPS has kept record of the murder of dozens of Palestinian journalists and the abduction of dozens more |
2018-10-03 | View |
Son of Fatah Leader Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t JailsPalestinian refugee Mohamed Hasan Abu Shanar has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been held since October 27, 2012. The detainee, a resident of |
2018-10-02 | View |
Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Child from Syria Launches Cry for HelpThe mother of the Palestinian child from Syria in Lebanon Hasan Ahmad AlMaghrebi, aged six years-old, appealed to the human rights institutions, namely the Red Crescent and Red Cross organizations |
2018-10-02 | View |
PLA Leadership Forces Palestinian Recruits to Join Bloody Hostilities South of SyriaActivists and families of Palestinian conscripts slammed the commanders of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) for pushing young men to fight alongside the Syrian government forces in AlSuweida desert, south |
2018-10-02 | View |
18 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead in September 201818 Palestinian refugees from Syria died in September 2018, 15 among whom as a result of fatal shooting attacks. Two refugees were tortured to death in Syrian prisons while another |
2018-10-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wins 1st Place in Weightlifting ContestPalestinian refugee Wasfi Aref AlShawish, aged 40, earned the first place in Syria’s weightlifting championship after he managed to lift 285 kilograms. AlShawish, weighing 120 kilograms, is a native of |
2018-10-01 | View |
Palestinian Child from Syria Stabbed to DeathSix-year-old Palestinian child Ward Hasan breathed his last after he was stabbed several times by a mentally-disabled person, reportedly aged 55 years-old. Neighbors who caught sight of the incident rushed |
2018-10-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Syria WarfarePalestinian refugee Mohamed Mahmoud Teym, a resident of Aleppo, was killed while fighting alongside the pro-government Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) in Syria. According to AGPS figures, 1,050 Palestinian refugees |
2018-10-01 | View |
Shocking Affidavits Released by Palestinian Survivors Onboard Greece-Bound Migrant BoatsPalestinian 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 |
2018-10-01 | View |
Ministerial Meeting on UNRWA Funding Raises $122 MillionOn 27 September, the Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Sweden, Turkey, Japan and Germany, as well as the High Representative and Vice-President of the European Union, hosted a Ministerial Meeting in |
2018-09-30 | View |
Bread Crisis Rocks Husainiya Refugee CampResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have sounded distress signals over the acute dearth in bread. Hundreds of civilians continue to line up on a quasi-daily |
2018-09-30 | View |
Dozens of Volunteers Take Part in Debris Clearance in Yarmouk CampOver 60 Yarmouk Camp residents have taken part in projects to remove debris from the area. Volunteers from the Palestinian Red Crescent have also joined debris clearance projects in the |
2018-09-30 | View |
5,000 Palestinian Refugees Stranded South of DamascusMore than 5,000 Palestinian refugees have been trapped in southern Damascus due to the tough cordon imposed by the Syrian government forces on Babila, Yalda, Beit Sahem, and Sidi |
2018-09-30 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Ahmad and Walid Mousa Mahmoud Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian JailPalestinian brothers Ahmad and Walid Mousa Mahmoud have been held in Syrian government jails since February 2014. Both were kidnapped from their family home in Rukn AlDeen, in Damascus. Their |
2018-09-29 | View |
Clashes Reported among Pro-Government Forces on Outskirts of AlNeirab CampClashes burst two days ago out between pro-government militias from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo and from the nearby AlNeirab village. AGPS correspondent attributed the confrontations to disagreements |
2018-09-29 | View |
Debris Clearance Ongoing in Yarmouk CampClearance of debris in Yarmouk Camp, which was kick-started over recent weeks, has been under full swing, AGPS has learnt. The first phase of the measure was funded by the |
2018-09-29 | View |
10 PLA Fighters Pronounced Dead South of SyriaThe Palestine Liberation Amry (PLA) announced the death of ten fighters as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces against ISIS militias in the vicinities of Teloul AlSafa town, in |
2018-09-29 | View |
27 Palestinians Assassinated in War-Torn SyriaAGPS 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 |
2018-09-28 | View |
690 Homes in AlTadhamun Fit for Human HabitationThe committee of Damascus governorate said 690 homes in AlTadhamun neighborhood, which used to shelter hundreds of Palestinian families and thousands of Syrian nationals, have become habitable, pending the rehabilitation |
2018-09-28 | View |
Khan Eshieh Residents Launch Cry for Help over Bread DearthResidents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have appealed to the concerned authorities and development committee to work on supplying civilians with much-needed bread and increase |
2018-09-28 | View |
10 PLA Fighters Missing, 15 Others Wounded in SyriaThe Palestine Liberation Amry (PLA) announced that 10 fighters have disappeared while 15 others sustained wounds as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces against ISIS militias in the vicinities |
2018-09-28 | View |
Classes Kick-Started in AlJarmak School South of DamascusClasses kicked off in AlJarmak Alternative School in Yalda, south of Damascus, under the supervision of UNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Refugees in Damascus. Yarmouk’s education chief, Walid |
2018-09-27 | View |
PLA Fighter Injured South of SyriaMember of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) Essam Sendid sustained injuries in clashes with ISIS in Teloul AlSafa, in AlSuweida desert, south of Syria. One day earlier, three PLA gunmen |
2018-09-27 | View |
Reports of Violence by UNRWA Teaching Staff Emerge in AlHusainiya CampResidents of AlHusainiya Camp denounced teachers’ recourse to violence at a UNRWA-run school, saying their children were beaten at the school using sticks. A pupil’s father said his son was |
2018-09-27 | View |
89 Palestinians Cold-Bloodedly Executed in SyriaAccording to AGPS data, 89 Palestinian refugees have been subjected to field execution since the outburst of Syria’s warfare. The list includes 17 members of the Palestine Liberation Army who |
2018-09-27 | View |
Palestinian Father Releases Affidavit about Extrajudicial Execution of His Toddler by Syrian Gov’t ForcesThe father of the Palestinian child Mohamed Udai Diaa Hamad, aged one year and two months, provided evidence on the execution of his toddler along with 16 Syrian nationals in |
2018-09-27 | View |
UNRWA Denies Intent to Deport Palestinians of Syria and LebanonUNRWA’s spokeswoman in Lebanon Hoda Samra denied recent social media reports about the agency’s intent to forcibly transfer Palestinian refugees in Syria and Lebanon to other destinations. UNRWA said such |
2018-09-26 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannoun Camp Rail against Price HikeLiving conditions in Khan Dannoun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have sharply deteriorated due to the lack of financial resources and high unemployment rates wrought by the raging warfare. Chronic outages |
2018-09-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Missing for 3rd Year in IstanbulThe family of the Palestinian refugee Omar Mohamed Kheir Abu Nahiya, born in 1988 and raised in Yarmouk Camp, appealed to all international human rights institutions, namely Amnesty International, to |
2018-09-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian PrisonsPalestinian refugee Udai Sabri AlHelou, born in 1997, died under torture in Syrian government jails. AlHelou was kidnapped at the government-run AlBatikha checkpoint in 2014 on his way out of |
2018-09-26 | View |
PLA Mourns Death of 3 Officers in SyriaThe Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) lamented the death of three members: Walid Mer’i, the commander of Saeka 412 Brigade, along with officers Amar Issa and Abdul Karim Melhem Ali. The |
2018-09-26 | View |
Situation of Palestinians in Lebanon Refugee Camp Exacerbated by Illegal Weapon PossessionPalestinian refugees taking shelter in Ein AlHilweh refugee camp, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, continue to sound distress signals over the security mayhem rocking the area as a |
2018-09-25 | View |
Displaced Palestinians North of Syria Prevented from Receiving UNRWA AidUNRWA announced a decision to cancel permits allowing relatives of displaced Palestinian refugees in idlib and other conflict zones in Syria to receive cash and in-kind aids on their relatives’ |
2018-09-25 | View |
Daraa Residents Appeal for Reconstruction of Destroyed FacilitiesResidents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees said no serious efforts have been made by the local authorities and relief institutions to reconstruct their homes, which sustained massive destruction as |
2018-09-25 | View |
AGPS Sounds Alarm over Situation of Palestinians of Syria at Palestinians in Europe ForumA research paper was released by AGPS as part of the Forum of Palestinians in Europe and the Nation’s Causes held in Berlin on Sunday, September 23, under the slogan |
2018-09-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Turns Home in Jaramana Camp to Palestinian MuseumPalestinian refugee Abu Ali Jaber turned his home in Jaramana Camp into a showroom for Palestinian heritage. Visitors of the museum said handmade items reflecting Palestinian traditional handicraft and folkloric |
2018-09-24 | View |
Palestinian Doctor Alaa AlDeen Youssef Secretly Held in Syrian Dungeons for 6th YearPalestinian medic Alaa AlDeen Youssef has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian penitentiaries, where he has been kept for the sixth consecutive year. Neurosurgeon Youssef has gone missing since |
2018-09-24 | View |
Classes to Kick Off for Students of AlJarmak SchoolEducation chief in Yarmouk Camp, Walid AlKurdi called on students enrolled at AlJarmak School in Yalda town, south of Damascus, to join classes at the girls’ school. AlKurdi said classes |
2018-09-24 | View |
Arab States Invalidate Travel Documents of Palestinian RefugeesA number of Arab governments announced their decision to ban the entry of Palestinian refugees holding travel documents issued in such countries as Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. According to Palestinian |
2018-09-24 | View |
Palestinian Boy Wins 1st Place in Damascus Chess TournamentPalestinian boy Malek Ali AlTawba from AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, won the first place in an individual chess championship and the second place in another team competition for the 10-13-14 |
2018-09-23 | View |
Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Blackmailing by Bus DriversResidents of AlSabina Camp in Rif Dimashq said they have been overburdened by fees required by buses carrying passengers to Damascus. A resident said bus drivers demand 200 Syrian Pounds |
2018-09-23 | View |
On International Day of Peace: Palestinians of Syria Enduring Tragic SituationPalestinian refugees have gone through a dreadful psycho-physical situation all the way through Syria’s seven-year warfare. Heavy onslaughts by the Syrian and Russian forces caused heavy damage to over 75% |
2018-09-23 | View |
Palestinian Child Pronounced Dead as Migrant Boat Capsizes off Lebanese SeashoreFive-year-old Palestinian child from Syria Khaled Nejmah drowned at sea after a Cyprus-bound boat carrying Palestinian and Syrian migrants tipped over off Akkar coast, north of Lebanon. Lebanese news outlets |
2018-09-23 | View |
Migrant Boat from Lebanon Docked in CyprusA vessel carrying 65 people from Syria, including 24 babies and children and two pregnant women, arrived in Cyprus on Thursday afternoon, police said. The boat had been detected by |
2018-09-22 | View |
167 Palestinian Residents of AlNeirab Camp Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS documented the death of 167 of Palestinian residents of AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo all the way through the seven-year conflict. The list includes 12 refugees who were tortured to |
2018-09-22 | View |
Debris Clearance Ongoing in Yarmouk CampClearance of debris in Yarmouk Camp, which was kick-started a few days ago, has been under full swing, AGPS has learnt. Bulldozers and trucks continue to take rubble out of |
2018-09-22 | View |
15 Palestinians from Syria Released by Turkish Authorities following 30 Days in CustodyA number of Palestinian refugees detained in the so-called Krit Gendarme Central detention center in the Turkish city of Antakya for nearly 30 days were released by the Turkish authorities |
2018-09-22 | View |
Palestinian Child from Syria in Iraq Nominated Best Soccer PlayerPalestinian child from Syria Kusay Jawad AlShehabi, aged ten, was nominated as the best midfield attacker in Kurdistan’s Sulaymaniyah province following a final contest held in the region. Kusay’s family |
2018-09-21 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp Appeal for Means of TransportResidents of Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo called on UNRWA to secure buses to transfer students to their schools. Dozens of families taking shelter in Handarat slammed the |
2018-09-21 | View |
Abdul Majid: Civilians’ Return to Yarmouk Camp IndefiniteSecretary of the Coalition of Palestinian Factions in Syria, Khaled Abdul Majeed, said no specific date has been set for the return of displaced families to Yarmouk Camp, adding that |
2018-09-21 | View |
PRC Submits Two Documents about Situation of Palestinians of Syria at UNHRCThe Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) passed on two new documents to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva as part of its underway efforts to draw the world’s |
2018-09-21 | View |
Exhibition Held in Beirut for Palestinian Students of SyriaAn exhibition was launched by UNRWA and the EU in Beirut for Palestinian students from Syria in Lebanon. UNRWA’s Regional Director-General in Lebanon Claudio Kordoni, The European Union's new ambassador to Lebanon |
2018-09-20 | View |
Rally Staged in AlAyedeen Camp over US Cut of Funding to UNRWADozens of residents who returned to the AlAyedeen Camp in Hama rallied on September 17 outside UNRWA’s local clinic to protest a US decision to cut aids to the refugee |
2018-09-20 | View |
Displaced Palestinians South of Damascus Driven Out of Abandoned HomesPalestinian activists south of Damascus said the municipal council of Yalda, Babilla, and Beit Sahem announced its intent to force displaced civilians, among them hundreds of Palestinian refugees, from abandoned |
2018-09-20 | View |
247 Palestinians from Syria-Based Khan Eshieh Camp Fall Prey to Enforced Disappearance247 Palestinian residents of Khan Eshieh Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq, among them women and children, have been secretly held in Syrian jails. The detainees’ fates and whereabouts have been |
2018-09-20 | View |
Cash Aids Handed Over to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 |
2018-09-19 | View |
Family of Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Girl from Syria Appeal for Urgent TreatmentThe family of the three-old Palestinian child from Syria Maria Tamer Abu Azarah, taking shelter in Ein AlHilweh Camp, south of Lebanon, after they were deported from Yarmouk Camp, appealed |
2018-09-19 | View |
Activists Call for Serious Response to Home Burglary in YarmoukActivists have called on the Palestine Embassy and Palestinian factions in Damascus to urge the Syrian authorities to seriously work on halting the housebreaks and burglary targeting civilian homes in |
2018-09-19 | View |
PA Pledges to Cover Expenses of Debris Clearance in Yarmourk CampMember of the Fatah Central Council Samir AlRefai said the Palestinian Authority (PA) President, Mahmoud Abbas, gave instructions to shell out the expenses needed to remove debris from Yarmouk Camp |
2018-09-19 | View |
Palestinian Families Gripped with Dire Conditions North of SyriaHundreds of Palestinian and Syrian families who have been forcibly deported to northern Syria have been grappling with an abject humanitarian situation as most of them have been taking cover |
2018-09-19 | View |
Side-Event Onboard of UNHRC Sounds Alarm over Palestinian Victims of Forced Disappearance in SyriaA seminar was held on Monday by the London-based Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) in partnership with the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) on the sidelines of the UN |
2018-09-19 | View |
UNRWA Announces Distribution of Cash Aids for Palestinians from SyriaUNRWA announced its intent to distribute the third batch of its cash aids for Palestinians from Syria as of October 15, 2018 until December 23, 2018. Every single family member |
2018-09-18 | View |
Students of UNRWA-Run School at Husainiya Camp Sound Alarm over Transportation CrisisA delegation of UNRWA staff members and the director of the General Authority of Palestinian Arab Refugees showed up in Daraa Camp on September 15 to inspect the progress of |
2018-09-18 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Pops in Daraa Camp, Residents Urge ReconstructionStudents enrolled at AlAqsa School, run by UNRWA, in AlHusainiya refugee camp called on UNRWA and the other concerned authorities to work on securing means of transport to and back |
2018-09-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeal for Urgent Treatment in LebanonPalestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Eid, aged 22 and displaced from Yarmouk Camp in Syria to AlRashidiya Camp in Sour, south of Lebanon, has appealed for urgent intervention to help |
2018-09-18 | View |
UNRWA Spokesman Urges Regular Contributions by Arab StatesUNRWA spokesman Sami Mashasha said an Arab League summit held last week makes part of underway efforts to boost regular fundraising for UNRWA so as to enable the agency to |
2018-09-17 | View |
Graduates Honored in AlAyedeen Camp in HamaA ceremony was held in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees in Hama to honor laureates and university graduates. Speakers at the event sounded the alarm over underway schemes to dampen |
2018-09-17 | View |
Palestinian Girl Released by Lebanese AuthoritiesThe Lebanese authorities released the Palestinian girl Manar Abu Seyam, aged 14, after they detained her for days in AlGhbeiri detention center. Over recent days, Abu Seyam’s detention stirred seething |
2018-09-17 | View |
AGPS, PRC Hold Seminar in Geneva to Speak Up for Palestinian Detainees in SyriaA seminar is expected to be held on Monday by the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC), in partnership with AGPS, on the sidelines of the 39th session of the UN Human |
2018-09-17 | View |
Belgium Contributes Euro 4 million to Keep UNRWA Schools OpenThe Government of Belgium has made an additional contribution of EUR 4 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to support its core educational services. The contribution |
2018-09-16 | View |
Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Child from Syria Received by Swedish KingThe King of Sweden Charles XVI Gustave received in his royal palace in Stockholm on Friday the Palestinian child from Syria Akram Jamal Hama, aged seven and diagnosed with blood |
2018-09-16 | View |
We’ll Be Back” Documentary Series Filmed in Handarat CampThe Palestine Memory House and the Palestinian Arab Society have filmed the first episode of the documentary series “We Will Be Back”. The series is an artistic bridge connecting the |
2018-09-16 | View |
Debris Clearance Kick-Started in Yarmouk CampA campaign has kicked off in Yarmouk Camp on Saturday to remove debris from residential alleys and access roads. The measure has been carried out under the supervision of the |
2018-09-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Yahya AlBash Held in Syrian Jail since 2012Palestinian refugee Yehya Ahmad AlBash, born in 1960, has been incarcerated in Syrian government prisons for six consecutive years. He was kidnapped by the government forces on October 5, 2012 |
2018-09-15 | View |
Free Medical Checks Offered to Patients with Bone Diseases in AlSayeda Zeinab CampThe Commission of Civil Action in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp announced the launch of a free medical campaign in favor of children and adults with bone diseases and deformities. Check-ups were |
2018-09-15 | View |
Khan Dannun Schools Launch New Academic YearThe administration board of the AlKhalisa and AlHawala schools in Khan Dannun refugee camps announced, in a statement posted on Facebook, the advent of the new school year following reconstruction |
2018-09-15 | View |
Family of Palestinian Refugee Ammar AlToubeh Appeal for InformationPalestinian refugee Mohamed Deib Mahmoud Abu AlRuz, nicknamed Abu Ram, died under torture in Syrian government dungeons. Abu AlRuz, the maestro of the Bisan musical band and a member of |
2018-09-15 | View |
Palestinian Activist Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsThe family of the Palestinian refugee Ammar Omar AlTobeh has appealed to the human rights institutions to urgently intervene and work on disclosing the fate of their son who has |
2018-09-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Deported by German Authorities to BulgariaThe German authorities on Wednesday deported the Palestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Mousa to Bulgaria on account that his fingerprint was first taken in the latter country. His family said |
2018-09-14 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Omar and Bahaa Zaaza’ Secretly Held in Syrian DungeonsPalestinian brothers Omar Adnan Zaaza’, aged 28, and Bahaa Adnan Zaaza’, aged 27, have been held in Syrian government prisons for over four years. Omar was kidnapped by the Syrian |
2018-09-14 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Forced to Rent Shelters at up to 400$Scores of Palestinian refugees from Syria have been forced out of their shelters as a result to the deadly offensives, the blockade, and deportation. The situation of the Palestinian refugees |
2018-09-14 | View |
Palestinian Student from Syria Arrested in Lebanon over Illegal EntryThe Lebanese arrested the Palestinian student Manar Salah Abu Seyam, aged 14, for illegally entering Lebanon. Manar, a resident of Yarmouk Camp in Syria, was arrested after Lebanese policemen shwoed |
2018-09-14 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Children Denied Access to Education North of SyriaDisplaced Palestinian families north of Syria continue to sound the alarm over their children’s lack of access to education as a result of the enforced deportation they have been subjected |
2018-09-13 | View |
Palestinians Stranded in Antakya Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian refugees detained in the so-called Krit Gendarme Central detention center in the Turkish city of Antakya for nearly 30 days have slammed the Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian factions |
2018-09-13 | View |
4-Year-Old Girl Identified as Youngest Palestinian Victim of Enforced Deportation in SyriaFour-year-old Hadil AlAyathi has been identified as the youngest Palestinian detainee secretly held in Syrian government prisons for six years along with her mother Taghrid Eissat. The mother and her |
2018-09-13 | View |
478 Palestinian Women Killed in War-Torn Syria478 Palestinian women and girls have been pronounced dead in Syria’s seven-year conflict. 106 others have also been locked up in Syrian government dungeons. According to AGPS data, 40 female |
2018-09-13 | View |
Palestinian Family Held in Syrian Gov’t Prisons for 5th YearAlarm bells have been sounded over the unknown fate of several Palestinian families who have been held captive in Syrian dungeons. The list of missing families includes the Mouloud Khaled |
2018-09-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Opposition Forces in IdlibPalestinian refugee Anan Khaled Abu AlAynein, aged 63, was arrested by Faylaq AlRahman forces. The arrestee has been held captive for the seventh day. The reasons for his detention remain |
2018-09-12 | View |
Abdul Hadi Underscores Need for Funds to Reconstruct Yarmouk CampHead of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Damascus, Anwar Abdul Hadi, said huge funds are needed for the reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp. Abdul Hadi said efforts |
2018-09-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Omar AlShaer, from the Fourth Division, died as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces against ISIS in AlSuweida suburbs, south of Syria. AlShaer, a resident of Yarmouk |
2018-09-12 | View |
Palestinian, Syrian Migrants Raise Concerns over Forced Deportation by Turkish AuthoritiesPalestinian and Syrian migrants expressed deep concern over the intent of the Turkish authorities to forcibly send them back to Syria as many of them overstayed their visas and others |
2018-09-12 | View |
Malaysia Embarks on Fundraising Campaign for Palestine Refugee AgencyThe Government of Malaysia launched on Saturday a national fundraising campaign to support Palestine refugees through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East |
2018-09-11 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Take Part in Swedish ElectionsA number of Palestinians from Syria cast their votes in the Swedish elections. 10 Palestinians from Syria, including Emil Sarsour, also have run for the 2018 parliamentary and municipal elections staged in |
2018-09-11 | View |
Palestinian Young Men Arrested South of DamascusActivists quoted local sources south of Damascus as stating that Syrian government forces arrested a number of Palestinian youths for forgoing military service at the pro-government Palestine Liberation Army. Activists |
2018-09-11 | View |
Alarm Sounded over Crooked Merchants in YarmoukLawyers and activists have called on residents of Yarmouk Camp to stand on guard to “profiteers” who purchase civilian property at very low costs, taking unreasonable profit from the calamitous |
2018-09-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees with Syrian Travel Documents Facing Volatile StatusPalestinian refugees with Syrian travel documents continue to face a bleak future due to their ambivalent legal status and the inhospitality shown by authorities in host countries. Palestinian refugees from |
2018-09-10 | View |
38 Women among Over 300 Palestinians Missing in War-Torn Syria307 Palestinian refugees, including 38 women and girls, have gone missing since the outbreak of the Syrian warfare. Most of those who have disappeared are reportedly residents of Yarmouk Camp |
2018-09-10 | View |
Palestinian Families Face Dire Conditions upon Return to Tseil South of SyriaDozens of Palestinian families who returned to Tseil town, in Daraa, have railed against the dire socio-economic conditions rocking the area after their homes were subjected to burglary. The residents |
2018-09-10 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Families in Idlib at Risk of Deportation, HomelessnessDozens of Palestinian refugee families forcibly deported from Khan Esheih and Yarmouk refugee camps to northern Syria have launched a cry for help over their deteriorating state of affairs, saying |
2018-09-10 | View |
In-Kind Aids Distributed to Palestinian Families from Syria in Badawi CampThe Follow-Up Office of Displaced Palestinians from Syria announced the launch of a campaign to distribute food portions and cleaning items to displaced Palestinian families in and around AlBadawi Camp |
2018-09-09 | View |
Asylum-Seeking Applications by Migrants from UNRWA’s Fields of Operations to Be Reconsidered by Danish AuthoritiesThe Danish Immigration Service decided on August 29 to renew asylum applications filed by migrants from UNRWA’s following fields of operations: Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, the Gaza Strip, and the West |
2018-09-09 | View |
Reconstruction, Debris-Clearance to Kick-Off in YarmoukA meeting was held on Friday at the Palestine Embassy in Damascus between representatives of Palestinian factions, most notably the deputy secretary-general of the Popular Front for the Liberation of |
2018-09-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Arrested, Others Injured by Jindires Police North of SyriaA couple of days earlier, police forces from Jindires town, northwest of Aleppo, arrested the Palestinian refugee Mohamed Eid Noufel, nicknamed Abu AlThawrah and deported from southern Damascus to Deir |
2018-09-09 | View |
UNRWA to Issue Statement regarding Return of Palestinians in Lebanon to SyriaDirector of UNRW’s Protection Division Matteo Benatti promised to release a statement upon return to his office in Amman to clarify UNRWA’s official position as regards the return of Palestinian |
2018-09-08 | View |
Debris Clearance Ongoing in AlSabina CampMunicipal authorities in AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to remove rubble from the alleys and neighborhoods of the camp following appeals launched by the residents to |
2018-09-08 | View |
12 Palestinian Children from Syria Pronounced Dead during 1st Half of 2018A statistical report issued by AGPS on August 2 documented the death of 12 Palestinian children from Syria during the first half of 2018 due to war related incidents. The |
2018-09-08 | View |
Palestinian from Syria Hit with Bullet Shots in HelsingborgPalestinian young man Ayham Arisheh, from Yarmouk Camp, was shot and injured near the Damas restaurant in the Swedish city of Helsingborg. Reporting from Sweden, Palestinian activists said the injured |
2018-09-07 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Amar and Khaled Jumu’a Held in Syrian Gov’t Jails for 4th YearPalestinian brothers from Syria Ammar Jumu’a Ibrahim, aged 34, and Khaled Jumu’a Ibrahim, 40, have been incarcerated in Syrian government penitentiaries since September 2013. Both brothers, residents of Yarmouk Camp |
2018-09-07 | View |
Dozens of displaced Palestinian rallied outside of UNRWA offices in LebanonDozens of displaced Palestinian families from Syria in Lebanon rallied outside of UNRWA offices in Lebanon, demanding legal protection for Palestinian refugees from Syria and denouncing the US decision to |
2018-09-07 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Green-Light Exit of Yarmouk Students to DamascusThe Syrian authorities issued security permits to allow Yarmouk’s displaced students access into Damascus. According to Yarmouk’s education chief Walid AlKurdi, the concerned authorities okayed the exit of high school |
2018-09-07 | View |
Syrian Authorities Block Access of Yarmouk Returnees to Their HomesA number of activists and residents attempting to reach their homes in Yarmouk Camp have been denied access into the area by Syrian government troops deployed at the main entrances |
2018-09-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Tamim Held in Syrian Prison since 2015Palestinian 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 |
2018-09-06 | View |
39% of Palestinians from Syria Killed during 1st Half of 2018 Identified as MilitantsAGPS annual report for 2017 documented the increase of the death toll among Palestinian militants in Syria in 2018, with a total of 65 refugees, making up 39.16% of |
2018-09-06 | View |
UNRWA Delegation Pays Visit to Khan Eshieh CampDirector of UNRWA projects in Syria, Michael Amania, and a delegation of UNRWA staff members in charge of the health, relief, education, and engineering programs, along with Director-General of the |
2018-09-06 | View |
Qudsaya Residents Rail against Teacher Shortage, Substitution of UNRWA StaffFamilies of Palestinian students sheltered in Qudsaya town, in Rif Dimashq, spoke out against the shortage in teaching staff and the continuous replacement of instructors at educational facilities run by |
2018-09-06 | View |
"10 Palestinian Refugees Held in Turkish Detention Center for 15th day"10 Palestinian refugees have been detained by the Turkish authorities at a so-called Krit Gendarme-Central detention center in Antakya for the 15th day running. The list of detainees includes Jamil |
2018-09-06 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Stipulates Consent of Recruitment Branches over Travel PermitsSyria’s Immigration and Passport Department ruled that in order for young men aged between 17 and 42 to gain access out of Syria a travel permit should be issued by |
2018-09-05 | View |
UNRWA Pays Visit to Ramadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Rif DimashqA senior UNRWA delegation and representatives of the General Commission of Refugees visited on Monday Palestinian refugee communities in AlRamadan Camp, in Rif Dimashq, in an attempt to keep tabs |
2018-09-05 | View |
Yarmouk Camp’s Northern Thoroughfare UnblockedActivists said access roads have been opened and sand barriers removed near the main entrances to Yarmouk Camp and Street 30 after authorities embarked on debris clearance in the area |
2018-09-05 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Gripped with Abject SituationOver 17,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan have been categorized as vulnerable due to their precarious legal status and exacerbated living conditions. The majority of Palestinians from Syria |
2018-09-05 | View |
Resident of Khan Eshieh Camp Wins 2nd Place at Lebanon Bodybuilding ChampionshipPalestinian refugee from Syria Ashraf Mohamed Ali, from Khan Eshieh Camp, earned the second place at the bodybuilding championship staged in southern Lebanon. Ashraf was a former player with the |
2018-09-04 | View |
Sabina Camp Students Express Hope for Better Future with Advent of New School YearDozens of students sheltered in AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, joined, on September 2nd, their schools, which opened their doors to inaugurate the 2018-19 academic year. The students voiced hope |
2018-09-04 | View |
Syrian Government Embarks on Debris Clearance in DaraaThe Syrian authorities have embarked on a campaign to remove debris and unblock access roads in Daraa Camp, south of Syria, after the government recaptured the camp and opposition outfits |
2018-09-04 | View |
22 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead in 2018, including 18 due to TortureAGPS documented the death of 22 Palestinian refugees from Syria in August 2018, 18 among whom as a result of torture in Syrian government dungeons. The list of victims includes |
2018-09-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Zuheir Awad Subject to Enforced Disappearance for 6th Year in SyriaThe Syrian authorities continue to withhold the fate and whereabouts of the Palestinian refugee Zuheir Saleh Awad, born in 1986, for the sixth year running. The refugee was kidnapped on |
2018-09-03 | View |
UNRWA: 5.4 Million Palestinians Cannot Simply Be Wished awayPierre Krähenbühl, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in an open letter expressed deep regret and disappointment at the nature of the |
2018-09-03 | View |
PLA Fighter Killed in Syria HostilitiesPalestinian refugee Ihsan Husain Ali AlKhneifas, from AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, died as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces. AlKhneifas had joined the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA). AGPS documented the |
2018-09-03 | View |
Families Displaced from Yarmouk Enduring Abject Situation in Syrian DesertNearly 100 Palestinian refugees formerly sheltered in Yarmouk Camp and other southern Damascus zones have been grappling with dire humanitarian conditions in Syria’s steppe, to which they were deported in |
2018-09-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mansour Falah Held in Syrian Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Mansour Mahmoud Falah, born in 1950, has been locked up in Syrian government dungeons for the fourth year running. He was kidnapped by pro-government groups at a checkpoint |
2018-09-02 | View |
Families in Handarat Camp Launch Distress Signals over Water, Power CrisesPalestinian refugees in Handarat Camp have been grappling with dire conditions due to the lack of humanitarian assistance and life-saving services. A resident said a severe water and power crisis |
2018-09-02 | View |
US Cuts Funding to Palestine Refugee AgencyThe United States said it decided to cut all funding for the UN's Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA). The US State Department says described UNRWA as "irredeemably flawed". The US |
2018-09-02 | View |
Israeli Occupation Blocks Access of 18 Palestinians from Syria to HomelandThe Israeli occupation authorities banned, some few days ago, a group of Palestinian youths from Syria with Swedish citizenship documents, from entering the occupied Palestinian territories, before they were sent |
2018-09-02 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Children Sheltered North of Syria Shorn of Right to EducationDisplaced Palestinian families north of Syria continue to sound the alarm over their children’s lack of access to education as a result of the enforced deportation they have been subjected |
2018-09-01 | View |
Displaced Palestinians North of Syria Launch Calls for Granting Them Access to Labor MarketPalestinian families who were forcibly deported to north of Syria launched calls for job opportunities so as to be able to feed their starved children. The refugees urged UNRWA and |
2018-09-01 | View |
Palestinian Resident of AlSabina Camp Killed in SyriaPalestinian refugee Fadi Jehad Awad, from AlSabina Camp in Rif Dimashq, died as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces in raging hostilities. AGPS documented the death of 68 Palestinians |
2018-09-01 | View |
Palestinians Held in Turkey-Based Shelters Appeal for Humanitarian AssistanceActivists urged the Turkish government to take all measures necessary to improve the living conditions endured by Palestinian families from Syria in shelters and refugee camps set up in Turkey |
2018-09-01 | View |
In-Kind Aid Items Handed over to Displaced Palestinian Families South of DamascusUNRWA, in cooperation with the General Authority for Refugees in Damascus, distributed food baskets and health kits to some 700 Palestinian families sheltered in the southern Damascus towns of Yalda |
2018-08-31 | View |
Malaysia Grants Asylum to Deported Palestinian Family Fleeing War-Torn SyriaPalestinian refugee from Syria Fahd Odeh and his wife and children were deported from Amman to Malaysia after the latter accepted to let them in. A few days earlier, India |
2018-08-31 | View |
Over 1,700 Palestinian Refugees Secretly Imprisoned in Syrian DungeonsOn the International Day of the Disappeared, marked on August 30, AGPS would like to draw the international community’s attention to the fact that as many as 1,700 have been enduring mysterious |
2018-08-31 | View |
DTC Launches Free Courses for Palestine RefugeesUNRWA-run Damascus Training Center has announced the launch of free courses for Palestine refugees with preparatory and secondary school diplomas in 26 technical and vocational fields of specialty. DTC said |
2018-08-30 | View |
UNRWA: Int’l Community Must Not Let Thousands of Palestine Refugee Students downUNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl said it was because of students like “Aya” that the agency decided to open its schools on time this week, notwithstanding a shortfall of |
2018-08-30 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Gripped with Dire ConditionsPalestinian refugees from Syria have been grappling with a precarious legal status in the turmoil-stricken Egyptian territories. The Egyptian authorities continue to turn down Palestinians’ appeals for visas under the |
2018-08-30 | View |
English Version of Annual Report Documenting Situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2017 Issued by AGPS, PRCThe Action Group for Palestinian of Syria (AGPS), in partnership with the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC), has released the English version of an annual report documenting the situation of the |
2018-08-30 | View |
Yarmouk Students Leave for Damascus to Take ExamsFirst and second-grade students enrolled at AlJarmak Alternative School left Yalda town, south of Damascus, to sit for data mining exams. The move was carried out under the supervision of |
2018-08-29 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian Families in Qudsaya Enduring Abject SituationSome 6,000 displaced Palestinian families have been experiencing tough living conditions in Damascus due to the price leap, steep rental fees, and high rates of unemployment. Speaking with AGPS |
2018-08-29 | View |
Families Launch Distress Signals over Dire Condition upon Return to Daraa CampFamilies who have regained access to their homes in Daraa Camp have been grappling with acute water and power crises. The residents said no serious efforts have been made by |
2018-08-29 | View |
Turkey Releases Palestinian Family from Syria after 8 Days in DetentionThe Turkish authorities on Tuesday released a Palestinian family from Syria detained on August 19 near the Turkish-Syrian borders. The family members were transferred to a Palestinian refugee camp in |
2018-08-29 | View |
1,953 Palestinians Pronounced Dead in Palestinian Refugee Camps, Communities in Syria until June 2018A statistical report issued by AGPS on August 2 documented the death of 1,953 Palestinians in refugee camps and communities across the Syrian territories since the outbreak of the |
2018-08-29 | View |
Faylak AlSham Battalion in Idlib Releases Palestinian DetaineesThe Faylak AlSham battalion released on Sunday Palestinian refugees arrested on August 13 following an abduction sweep launched in cooperation with the Turkish military in Deir Ballout and AlMuhamadiya refugee |
2018-08-28 | View |
Free Palestine Movement Denies Laying off GunmenThe Palestine Free Movement military chief, Saed Abdul Al, denied social media reports about the group’s decision to lay off gunmen after it recaptured Yarmouk Camp. Speaking with Harmoon Center |
2018-08-28 | View |
Three Palestinian Returnees from Lebanon Arrested upon Entrance to SyriaThe Syrian government forces arrested three Palestinian refugees on the Lebanese-Syrian borders and transferred them to an unidentified location. The reasons for their detention have not been identified. The three |
2018-08-28 | View |
Activists Lashe out at Parties Pushing for Return of Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon to SyriaHead of the National Reconciliation Committee in Yarmouk Camp and southern Damascus, Sheikh Mohammed AlOmari, slammed the Palestinian factions in Lebanon and other parties that called for the return of |
2018-08-28 | View |
Two Palestinian Brothers Kept in Syrian JailsPalestinian brothers Mohamed Kheir and Zaher Naser Ibrahim, from AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq, have been incarcerated in Syrian government jails for over four years and a |
2018-08-27 | View |
Palestinian Factions Urge Syrian Leadership to Ease Return of Yarmouk ResidentsThe Coalition of Palestinian Resistance Forces urged, in a letter, the Syrian leadership and president to press ahead with debris clearance in Yarmouk Camp so as to allow displaced civilians |
2018-08-27 | View |
Palestinian Mother from Syria, Her Daughter Shot Dead on Border with TurkeyA Syrian family displaced from southern Damascus to northern Syria was fatally shot by the Turkish gendarmerie near the Syria-Turkey borders. The mother Reham AlSaleh and her child were pronounced |
2018-08-27 | View |
Toddler among Palestinian Family Members Detained by Turkish GendarmerieA Palestinian family displaced from Yarmouk Camp has been detained by the Turkish border guards on a borderland with Turkey. AGPS news correspondent said two men, two women, and an |
2018-08-27 | View |
Leisure Activities Held for Palestinian Children from SyriaAn event has been staged by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society to entertain Palestinian children in AlAyedeen refugee camp in Hums. Children with special needs joined the event, which was |
2018-08-26 | View |
Relief Organization Distributes Aids in Deir Ballout CampThe Charity Commission for the Relief of the Palestinian People distributed meat portions to displaced families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhamadiya refugee camps, north of Syria. Hundreds of displaced Palestinian families, formerly sheltered in Yarmouk |
2018-08-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Held Captive by Opposition Forces North of SyriaThe AlShamiya Front, north of Syria, has kept the Palestinian refugee Atiyeh Mohamed Mahmoud in custody for nearly one month. His fate and location remain unidentified. In letters emailed to |
2018-08-26 | View |
India Deports Palestinian Family, Other Countries Refuse to Let Them inA couple of days earlier, India deported a four-member Palestinian family to Jordan. The Jordanian authorities also expelled the family to Oman hours after they detained them. Speaking with AGPS |
2018-08-26 | View |
Meat Handed over to Displaced Palestinian Families from SyriaThe Charity Commission for Relief of Palestinian People continues to distribute meat portions to Palestinian families in Damascus and its outskirts for the fourth consecutive day. A few days ago |
2018-08-25 | View |
150,000 Palestinians from Syria Spend Occasion of Eid away from HomeOver 150,000 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 |
2018-08-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Wounds in LatakiaPalestinian refugee Amjad Mohamed Abu Hamed, a resident of AlRaml Camp in Latakia, died of wounds he sustained in an onslaught launched by the Syrian government forces on Jabal AlTurkman |
2018-08-25 | View |
190 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead since Start of 2018195 Palestinian refugees from Syria died since the start of 2018 until July due to war-related incidents. 13 Palestinians were pronounced dead in January, 21 in February, 23 in March |
2018-08-25 | View |
Migrant Boat Bound for Greece Intercepted by Turkish NavyA vessel carrying 11 migrants, among them five Palestinian refugees, was intercepted by the Turkish coast guard as it set sail toward the Greek Island of Chios. Until recently, Turkey |
2018-08-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Salim AlMaw’ed Held in Syrian Jail for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Salim AlMaw’ed has been locked up in a Syrian government dungeon for the fifth consecutive year. Salim was arrested at the Yarmouk Camp checkpoint on May 22, 2013 |
2018-08-24 | View |
Sabina Camp Thoroughfares Closed off By Debris MoundsResidents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq railed against the mounds of debris piled up at the main entrances to the area. The residents slammed local authorities |
2018-08-24 | View |
Pro-Government Palestinian Factions Lay off Scores of GunmenA number of Palestinian factions in Damascus have laid off dozens of Palestinian gunmen over the past few months. The Free Palestine Movement, Fatah AlIntifada, and AlSa’eka group disarmed dozens |
2018-08-24 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Join Social Gathering Staged in IstanbulAGPS, Istanbul Dozens of Palestinian families from Syria took part in a friendly gathering held by the Conference of Palestinians in Turkey on August 21, the first day of Eid |
2018-08-23 | View |
Charity Hands over Meat Portions to Palestinian Families South of DamascusAGPS, Syria The Palestine Charity, in partnership with Indonesian associations, embarked on a campaign to provide displaced Palestinian families in Yalda, Babilla, and Beit Sahem, south of Damascus, with meat |
2018-08-23 | View |
150 Meat Portions Distributed to Yarmouk’s Displaced Families in Deir Ballout CampAGPS, Northern Syria The Swedish Charity Organization for Humanitarian Aid handed over 150 meat portions to families forcibly deported from Yarmouk to Deir Ballout Camp, north of Syria. 400 other |
2018-08-23 | View |
Dr. Shakosh Held in Syrian Gov’t Dungeons for 7th YearAGPS, London Palestinian refugee Radi Mohamed Saleh, nicknamed Shakosh, has been incarcerated in Syrian jails for the seventh consecutive year. Shakosh was kidnapped by the Syrian intelligence forces on August |
2018-08-23 | View |
Aids Distributed to Palestinian Students South of TurkeyAGPS, Southern Turkey Khayra Ummah Association, in partnership with Tullabi Association, handed over clothing coupons, contributed by LC WAIKIKI and worth 50 Turkish Pounds, to Palestinian students taking refuge in |
2018-08-22 | View |
Situation of Students Stranded in Yarmouk Camp to be Worked outSyria’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education reportedly agreed to work out the situation of Yarmouk residents who dropped out of school due to the tough blockade imposed on the |
2018-08-22 | View |
Palestinian Victim of Torture in Syrian Jail Identified in Leaked PhotosPalestinian refugee Mohamed Kheir AlSarhan, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, south of Syria died under torture in Syrian government jails. He was kidnapped in 2012. The casualty was identified in |
2018-08-22 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Wrecking Tombs of Chemical Weapons MassacreFive years have passed by since 36 Palestinian refugees, among them 18 members of the Ghazi family, were massacred in Zamalka and seven others in Mudhamiyat AlSham on August 21 |
2018-08-22 | View |
UAE Contributes $50 million to UNRWAUNRWA said it has received $50 million in aid from the UAE to support the agency’s services for Palestine refugees. Sometime earlier, UNRWA figures have shown that 70% of all |
2018-08-20 | View |
Palestinian Student Ranks 1st in HumsPalestinian girl Ola Alaa AlDeen AlShaabi, sheltered in AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, got the highest grade at the Laureates School in Hums. Residents of AlAyedeen Camp hailed Ola, stressing the |
2018-08-20 | View |
313 Palestinians Missing in War-Torn SyriaAGPS documentation team said 313 Palestinian refugees, including 39 women and girls, have gone missing since the outbreak of the Syrian warfare. Most of those who have disappeared are reportedly |
2018-08-20 | View |
Families of Palestinian Victims of Torture Urge Syrian Authorities to Release Dead BodiesThe families of Palestinian refugees tortured to death in Syrian government dungeons have renewed calls to the Syrian government to release their relatives’ bodies so as to bury them in |
2018-08-20 | View |
Germany & Greece Seal Deal to Deport Refugees on Border with AustriaThe German Interior Ministry said it had reached an agreement with Greece on Friday that will see it send back certain asylum seekers. German Interior Ministry spokeswoman Eleonore Peterman said the |
2018-08-19 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Join Rally outside of UNRWA Office in Ein AlHilwehPalestinians from Syria in Lebanon rallied outside the office of the UNRWA’s director of operations in Ein AlHilweh Camp, protesting underway attempts to dismantle the refugee agency. Speaking during the |
2018-08-19 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Removes Daraa CheckpointOpposition activists said the pro-government security and military committee decided to dismantle the Hameida AlTaher checkpoint set up in Daraa. As warfare reached a zenith in Syria, the checkpoint, pitched |
2018-08-19 | View |
Palestinian Families Facing Dire Conditions upon Return to Gilin CampPalestinian refugees who have returned to Gilin camp, after they fled the shelter due to the rampant shelling and shootouts between the Syrian government forces and ISIS militias, have sounded |
2018-08-19 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Aids to Palestinians from SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission in AlAyedeen Camp in Hums distributed children’s clothes to a number of orphans and children with special needs. The commission also handed over meat portions to |
2018-08-18 | View |
Palestinian from Syria in Lebanon Placed First at Palestine Karate Championship21 human rights bodies in Syria called on the Syrian government to hand over the bodies of persons tortured to death in its dungeons to their families. The human rights |
2018-08-18 | View |
Rights Groups Urge Syrian Gov’t to Release Dead BodiesPalestinian refugee from Syria Jihad Khaled AlKhatib, aged 16, won the first place at the Palestine Karate Championship held on August 12 in Sidon, south of Lebanon. AlKhatib paid tribute |
2018-08-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed under Torture in Syrian Lock-UpsPalestine refugee Bilal Walid Fa’ouri, a resident of Daraa Camp, south of Syria, was pronounced dead due to torture in Syrian government jails. AGPS documented the death of 555 Palestinian |
2018-08-18 | View |
8 Palestinians from Syria Stand for Swedish ElectionsA number of Palestinian refugees, among them eight from Syria, have run for the 2018 parliamentary and municipal elections in Sweden. The move is the first of its kind as |
2018-08-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria in Germany Appeals for Non-RefoulementThe German authorities announced their intent to deport a Palestinian refugee to Syria after he had received a prison sentence of one year and a half over violations of law |
2018-08-17 | View |
Theft-Gang Caught in Yarmouk CampAGPS has learned that pro-government forces arrested a six-member gang that burglarized civilian homes in Yarmouk Camp. The six gangsters, residents of Damascus, burned down civilian homes in the camp |
2018-08-17 | View |
150 Displaced Palestinian Families from Syria in Lebanon Seek to Return to SyriaSecretary of the Palestinian Popular Committees in Lebanon Abu Iyad AlShaalan said 150 families (comprising 370 members), out of 400 families who fled war-torn Syria to Lebanon, have applied to |
2018-08-17 | View |
UNRWA: Academic Year to Kick-Start on Time for Palestine RefugeesAt an extraordinary session of the UNRWA Advisory Commission, held on August 16 in Amman, the Commissioner-General Mr. Pierre Krähenbühl announced that the school-year for 526,000 Palestine |
2018-08-17 | View |
Mufti of Sidon Honors Palestinian Children for Memorizing KoranThe Mufti of Sidon Sheikh Salim Sosan honored two Palestinian children from Syria—Jana and Zayd Wani—for learning parts of the Holy Koran by heart. The move came during a ceremony |
2018-08-16 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Prevented from Bidding Last Farewell to Dead RelativesThe raging warfare has prevented hundreds of Palestinians from Syria scattered across new destinations from bidding last farewell to their dead relatives. A Palestinian refugee who fled from Yarmouk Camp |
2018-08-16 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Children from Syria Take Part in Training Camp in Rif DimashqDozens of Palestinian children and youths from Syria joined a summer camp held in Abnaa AlShuhadaa School in Adra, in Rif Dimashq. The school is run by the Palestine Liberation |
2018-08-16 | View |
Palestinian Girl Goes Missing in AlHusainiya CampPalestinian girl Nihal Ahmad Mohamed has gone missing for the second day on her way out of a development center in AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq. Her family said they |
2018-08-16 | View |
PLA Fighter Killed in SyriaPalestinian refugee Ali Walid Fahd, from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), was killed as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces. AGPS documented the death of 258 PLA fighters since |
2018-08-16 | View |
Palestinian from Syria Stands in Sweden’s Parliamentary Elections in Sweden, His Daughter Runs for Municipal CouncilPalestinian refugee from Syria Emil Sarsour has nominated himself in Sweden’s parliamentary elections for 2018. Sarsour, of the Social Democratic Party, has served as the head of Federation of Immigrant |
2018-08-16 | View |
UNRWA Delivers Cash Assistance to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA has begun cash-in-hand distributions to Palestinian refugees fleeing war-stricken Syria to Lebanon. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of $100 and a food allowance worth 27$ |
2018-08-15 | View |
AGPS Issues over 2,110 Reports Documenting Tragic Situation of Palestinians of SyriaAGPS has conducted over 2,110 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: |
2018-08-15 | View |
2 Palestinian Brothers Undergoing Mysterious Fate in Syrian Gov’t Lock-UpsPalestinian 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. AGPS |
2018-08-15 | View |
UN High Commissioner: Mass Repatriation of Syria Refugees PrematureThe U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, said it was too early to talk about a mass return of Syrian refugees to their homeland. "We think that it' |
2018-08-15 | View |
12 Persons Arrested among Displaced Families in Deir Ballout Camp North of SyriaTurkish soldiers escorted by Faylak AlSham group cordoned off on Monday, August 13, Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya refugee camps in Afrin, north of Aleppo. Snipers have been deployed around the |
2018-08-15 | View |
2 Palestinian Brothers Locked Up in Syrian Jail for over 4 YearsPalestinian brothers Mohamed Ali Badawi, aged 27, and Mootaz Ali Badawi, 40, have been held in Syrian government dungeons for over four years. The two brothers were kidnapped by the |
2018-08-14 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees Enduring Mysterious Fates in Syrian Gov’t Jails1,112 Palestinians sheltered in refugee camps and communities across war-torn Syria have been incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups since the outbreak of the conflict in 2011. Scores of refugees |
2018-08-14 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in AlMiyah wa Miyah Camp Sound Alarm over Uncontrolled Circulation of WeaponsPalestinians from Syrian sheltered in the Lebanon-based Miyah wa Miyah refugee camp, in Sidon, railed against the state of anarchy rocking the area as a result of the illegal possession |
2018-08-14 | View |
Art Students Draw Paintings on Ruins of Yarmouk CampA so-called “Art is Hope” event was staged by Nour Association for Relief and Development. 13 art students drew paintings depicting the damage wrought on Yarmouk Camp by the deadly |
2018-08-14 | View |
89 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead on Migration Road since Outbreak of WarfareAGPS’ 16th statistical report, issued in early August, documented the death of 89 Palestinians from Syria on their way to 12 foreign destinations, fleeing war-torn Syria. 16 refugees died in |
2018-08-14 | View |
Amnesty International Launches Petition Demanding Information about Fate of over 75,000 Missing Persons in SyriaA petition was launched by Amnesty international, urging support for the families of the missing and disappeared persons who seek information about their relatives’ fate. The petition urges Russia and |
2018-08-13 | View |
Palestinians South of Syria Gearing Up for Reconciliation with Gov’tPalestinian refugees south of Syria have flocked to offices set up by the Russian side, the Ministry of Reconciliation, and government bodies so as to work out their security situation |
2018-08-13 | View |
Pro-Gov’t Liwaa AlQuds Battalion Slam Military Commander for Smuggling Arms to ISISSources close to the pro-government Liwaa AlQuds brigade said recently-leaked probes provided evidence on the involvement of the group’s chief commander Samer Rafe’ in arms sales with ISIS terror group |
2018-08-13 | View |
Displaced Families in Deir Ballout Camp Rally over Dire ConditionsA rally was held by dozens of families displaced from Yarmouk and southern Damascus zones who have been seeking shelter in Deir Ballout, north of Syria, demanding an urgent action |
2018-08-13 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Withholding Fate of Islamic Jihad Activist for over 7 YearsPalestinian refugee Abdul Kader Alyan has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government dungeons, where he has been held for the seventh year. Alyan, affiliated with the Islamic Jihad-Palestine |
2018-08-12 | View |
AlBashir Mosque in Yarmouk ReopenedWorshipers reopened the AlBashir Mosque in Yarmouk, years after it had been kept closed by pro-government battalions, who turned the site into a military barrack. Located near Yarmouk’s northern entrance |
2018-08-12 | View |
PLA Fighter Pronounced Dead in SyriaPro-government sources announced the death of the Palestinian refugee Abdul Rahman Walid Melhem, affiliated with the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA). The casualty, a resident of AlHusainiya Camp in Syria, died |
2018-08-12 | View |
UNRWA: 70% of Agency’s Schools Inoperative in War-Torn SyriaSeveral schools have gone out of operation in war-torn Syria as a result of the deadly hostilities. In 2015, 75% of persons in Syria had access to education, down from |
2018-08-12 | View |
23 Palestinian, Syrian Migrants Rescued Southwest of TurkeyThe Turkish coast guard team announced that it rescued 26 migrants, among them women and children, who were attempting to reach Greece. Anadolu agency quoted security sources as stating that |
2018-08-11 | View |
”Amaken” Initiative Launched to Support Artists, Researchers from SyriaA so-called “AMAKEN” initiative was launched by Ettijahat Organization for Independent Culture. The new project seeks to support Syrian and Syrian-Palestinian artists, researchers, and cultural directors in the creative process |
2018-08-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria in Lebanon Appeal for Daughter’s Urgent TreatmentPalestinian refugee from Syria Hassan Fantaziya, who fled to Lebanon, appealed to the concerned institutions to rally around his 17-year-old daughter, Rama, diagnosed with lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis. It |
2018-08-11 | View |
Syria Official: Reconstruction of Infrastructure in Yarmouk Camp Coming UpEngineer Ali Halabawi, in charge of the Damascus file, said the reconstruction of infrastructure in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees is expected to kick off in the next few days |
2018-08-11 | View |
AGPS Subjected to Cyber WarfareSome seven days ago, two cyber-attacks were launched against AGPS’ official website in an attempt to hack into the group’s content and block readers’ access to fact-based material. The attacks |
2018-08-11 | View |
Third Educational Camp Concluded in LebanonA so-called “We Learn with Pleasure for Palestine” summer camp has been brought to a close in Lebanon. The camp, held by the International Assembly of Palestinian Instructors and sponsored |
2018-08-10 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Gripped with Dire ConditionsPalestinian refugees from Syria have been grappling with a precarious legal status in the turmoil-stricken Egyptian territories. The Egyptian authorities continue to turn down Palestinians’ appeals for visas under the |
2018-08-10 | View |
Eye-Witnesses Report Cases of Metal-Theft in YarmoukActivists quoted eye-witnesses as stating that iron-laden trucks were spotted in the ravaged Yarmouk refugee camp. The trucks were reportedly carrying metal gates and windows stolen from the camp. Activists |
2018-08-10 | View |
13 Palestinians Sheltered in AlRaml Camp Tortured to Death in Syrian DungeonsAGPS documented the death of 13 Palestinians from AlRaml Camp in Latakia as a result of torture in Syrian jails. Their names appear on a newly-released list comprising the names |
2018-08-10 | View |
Soccer Competitions Kick-Started in Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaSoccer competition kicked off across a number of Syria-based Palestinian refugee camps and communities. On Saturday a so-called Quds Competition was staged in Khan Dannun Camp, in the presence of |
2018-08-09 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon: Calls for Return to Syria Doubt-RousingSeveral Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon have been outraged by statements released by the Palestine embassy, popular committees, and the Palestine Ambassador in Lebanon Ashraf Dabour in which they |
2018-08-09 | View |
Family of Palestinian Refugee Mootaz Bakr Appeal for InformationThe family of the Palestinian refugee Mootaz Mohamed Bakr, a resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, appealed to the human rights institutions to work on revealing the fate and location |
2018-08-09 | View |
4 Palestinian Family Members Killed under Torture in Syrian JailsFour members of the Palestinian Alyan family were tortured to death in Syrian dungeons. The casualties are: Sayf AlDeen Alyan Ali, born in 1970 and kidnapped on April 17, 2013 |
2018-08-09 | View |
Clothes Handed Over to Palestinian Families from Syria in Lebanon-Based Refugee CampThe Ataa AlKhayr Association distributed Eid clothes to Palestinian refugee families in the Badawi camp, north of Lebanon. A volunteer said some 200 Lebanese and Palestinian families from Syria taking |
2018-08-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeals for Urgent Cardiac SurgeryA 60-year-old Palestinian refugee displaced from Yarmouk Camp in Syria to Lebanon appealed for urgent cash assistance so as to enable her to undergo balloon angioplasty to open narrowed coronary arteries to restore proper |
2018-08-08 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar Hejazi Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Omar Yakoob Hejazi, born in 1975, has been locked up in Syrian government prisons for the fourth year running. Hejazi, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was kidnapped by |
2018-08-08 | View |
Syrian Official Urges Damascus Governor to Advance Reconstruction PlanThe director of Planning and Urban Development at Syria’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Hala Shabana, called on local authorities in Damascus governorate to put forth a roadmap for |
2018-08-08 | View |
50 Palestinians from Syria Killed in July 2018, including 31 under Torture50 Palestinian refugees died of war-related incidents in Syria in July 2018, among them 31 refugees tortured to death in Syrian government dungeons. The list includes 17 Palestinians who were |
2018-08-08 | View |
U.A.E Green-Lights Visitor Visa for Syrians, Palestinians from SyriaA travel agency based in Ajman said visitor visas will be granted to Syrians and Palestinians from Syria so as to allow entry to the U.A.E. Entry visas |
2018-08-07 | View |
Kuwait Contributes US$ 5 Million to Support Palestine Refugees from SyriaUNRWA announced that it received a contribution of US$ 5 million from the State of Kuwait in support of Palestinian refugees and UNRWA operations in Syria. The contribution will help |
2018-08-07 | View |
Displaced Families Rally in Deir Ballout Camp North of SyriaDozens of families who were forcibly deported from southern Damascus and Yarmouk Camp to northern Syria maintained vigil on Monday, August 6, in Deir Balout Camp, protesting their dire living |
2018-08-07 | View |
166 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead during 1st Half of 2018In its newly-released 16th statistical report documenting the number of Palestinian detainees in war-stricken Syria since March 2011 until June 2018, AGPS kept record of the death of 166 Palestinian |
2018-08-07 | View |
600 Palestinian & Syrian Children Join Turkey-Based Summer CampSome 600 Palestinian and Syrian refugee children from war-torn Syria joined the Quds summer camp held in Antakya and Reyhanli, south of Turkey. An AGPS reporter said art and sports |
2018-08-06 | View |
Palestinian Ex-Detainee from Syria Takes Part in Event Commemorating Victims of TortureA commemoration was staged by activists in the southern Turkish city of Gaziantep to pay tribute to detainees killed in Syrian government jails. Ex-detainees Karim AlJalili, from AlNeirab Camp in |
2018-08-06 | View |
Three Palestinian Children from Syria Released by Lebanese AuthoritiesThe Lebanese security forces released three Palestinian children—Alaa AlDeen Assaad, aged 15, Iyad Khaled, 16, and Ahmad Jalbout, 16—who were detained by the Lebanese army in Sidon on Wednesday over |
2018-08-06 | View |
Families Displaced from Yarmouk Camp Subjected to Housing CrisisPalestinian refugees who have been displaced from Yarmouk Camp continue to sound distress signals over their inability to find suitable shelters in Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem towns, south of |
2018-08-06 | View |
“Under Torture Campaign” Spotlights Victims of Torture in Syrian DungeonsActivists embarked on a so-called "#Under Torture Campaign" aiming to shed light on the detainees and victims of enforced disappearance in Syrian government lock-ups. Activists said the campaign saw the |
2018-08-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Bilal Azima Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Bilal Khaled Azima, born in 1980, has been incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups for the 6th consecutive year. Bilal was kidnapped by the government forces at a Yarmouk |
2018-08-05 | View |
Palestine Embassy in Lebanon Hands over Cash Allowance to Displaced Palestinians Seeking to Return to SyriaThe Palestine Embassy in Lebanon said cash allowances will be granted to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon who seek to return to Syria. Secretary of the Palestinian Popular Committees in |
2018-08-05 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Sign Up at Refugee Affairs Department to Gain Access to SyriaPalestinian refugees who fled from war-torn Syria to the blockaded Gaza Strip have started to put down their names on lists of refugees seeking to return to Syria. Palestinian refugee |
2018-08-05 | View |
Six Years since AlJa’ouna Massacre in Yarmouk Claimed Lives of over 20 PalestiniansSix years have passed by since AlJa’ouna massacre, perpetrated on August 2, 2012, claimed the lives of over 20 Palestinians in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, among them children. Several |
2018-08-04 | View |
Yarmouk Homes Subjected to Property-TheftMilitias from the so-called AlNour community have been stealing civilian homes in Yarmouk in the presence of government troops and their war partners. Eye-witnesses said members of the Nour community |
2018-08-04 | View |
Child among Three Palestinian Detainees Held in Syrian Prisons since 2013Palestinian residents of Yarmouk Camp Mohamed Omar Shebli, born on March 18, 1981, Omar Samer Shebli, and Mohamed Omar Hanawi, born in 1985, have been held in Syrian government penitentiaries |
2018-08-04 | View |
Activists: Palestinian Detainees in Syrian Gov’t Jails Have Not Been Released as Part of the Kafria-AlFoua DealPalestinian activists said the Syrian government has not yet released a number of Palestinian detainees whose names appear on prisoner swap lists prepared following the Kafria-AlFoua deal. The activists quoted |
2018-08-04 | View |
Calls Launched for Rally in Istanbul in Solidarity with Detainees in Syrian DungeonsThe Association of Detainees and Missing Persons in Sednaya Prison and the Commission of the Syrian Revolution in Istanbul called for a mass participation in a rally to speak up |
2018-08-03 | View |
Palestinian Detainee Spotted in Sednaya Military Prison in Rif DimashqA newly-released detainee said he had last met the Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Khalil Kamara in a Syrian government prison on July 14, 2015. The ex-detainee said Kamara, a resident of |
2018-08-03 | View |
Palestinian Families from Syria Enduring Abject Living Conditions in IstanbulDozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria who have recently reached Istanbul appealed to the human rights institutions, the PLO, and the Palestine Embassy to rally round them. The families, made |
2018-08-03 | View |
Three Palestinian Children Detained in Lebanon over Visa ExpiryThree Palestinian children—Alaa AlDeen Assaad, aged 15, Iyad Khaled, 16, and Ahmad Jalbout, 16, were detained by the Lebanese army in Sidon on Wednesday over allegations of overstaying their visas |
2018-08-03 | View |
AGPS Issues Report on Statistics of Victims and Detainees in Syria until June 2018AGPS issued a lengthy statistical report in Arabic, the 16th of its kind, documenting the number of detainees and casualties in war-torn Syria. The report kept record of the death |
2018-08-03 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Withholds Information about Fate of Palestinian Refugee Haytham AlNaji Since 2014Palestinian refugee Haytham Hamouda Naji, born in 1969, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government dungeons. Naji was kidnapped by the government forces on August 28, 2014 as |
2018-08-02 | View |
AFAD and Maseer Shed Light on Situation of Displaced Families North of SyriaCoordinator-General of Maseer Association, Ayman Abu Hashem, discussed, during a meeting with the head of Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), Dr. Mehmet GÜLLÜOĞLU, the situation of |
2018-08-02 | View |
Palestinian Girl from Syria Drowns in NorwayPalestinian girl from Syria Rua Samer Daoud, aged 13, was pronounced dead on July 31 after she drowned in a lake in Norway. A couple of days earlier, Palestinian child |
2018-08-02 | View |
Displaced Families in Greece Denounce Poor-Quality Food, Water DearthMigrants stranded in the Greek region of Mytilene slammed the apathy maintained by the Greek authorities as regards their frequent appeals for urgent help. Migrants threw meals in the street |
2018-08-02 | View |
Palestinian Families Allowed Access to Their Homes in JilinA number of displaced Palestinian families returned to their homes in Jilin town and refugee camp, located in Yarmouk Basin, in Daraa’s western outskirts, after the government forces recaptured the |
2018-08-02 | View |
Palestinian Official: Palestinian Families in Lebanon Will not Be Forced to Return to Syria against Their WillSecretary of the Palestinian Popular Committees in Lebanon, Abu Iyad AlShaalan, denied reports on underway attempts to force Palestinians to go back to Syria-based refugee camps. AlShaalan said that efforts |
2018-08-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Lash out at UNRWA Staff Members over Lack of ProfessionalismPalestinians from Syria in Lebanon have slammed the lack of sympathy maintained by UNRWA staff members as regards families who have recently showed up at the agency to update their |
2018-08-01 | View |
Sabina Camp Grappling with Acute Water CrisisAn acute water crisis continues to rock AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq. The residents said they have been forced to purchase water from local tanks at steep |
2018-08-01 | View |
Palestinian Child from Syria Pronounced Dead Due to Tough Blockade on Yarmouk11-year-old Palestinian child from Syria Yousef Za’tout, displaced to northern Syria, died as a result of the blockade imposed on Yarmouk Camp and civilians’ lack of access to much-needed foodstuff |
2018-08-01 | View |
AGPS: Newly-Released List of Palestinian Victims of Torture in Syrian Gov’t Jails Already Documented by AGPSAll the names of Palestinian refugees figuring on a list of 8,000 detainees tortured to death in war-torn Syria have been already recorded by AGPS and appear in the |
2018-08-01 | View |
PLO’s Majdalani Calls for Speeding Up Reconstruction of Yarmouk CampMember of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Ahmad Majdalani, stressed the need to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp. He said an international conference is likely to be convened |
2018-07-31 | View |
Palestinian Child from Syria Drowns in GermanyPalestinian child from Syria Jaafar Muayad Mustafa Sarhan drowned in a lake in Germany. |
2018-07-31 | View |
6 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Pronounced DeadPalestinian refugee Reda Mahmoud Suleiman, from Khan Eshieh Camp, was confirmed dead as a result of torture in Syrian government jails. The government forces told his family that he died |
2018-07-31 | View |
Names of Palestinian Refugees Figure on List of 8,000 Detainees Tortured to Death in Syrian Lock-UpsThe names of nearly 8,000 people tortured to death in Syrian regime prisons over the past seven years were released on Sunday evening, in the latest confirmation of a campaign |
2018-07-31 | View |
Jafra Foundation Distributes Agricultural Harvest to Displaced Palestinians South of DamascusThe Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development south of Syria distributed vegetables picked by the charity to feed displaced families. The foundation said 150 portions, weighing three kilograms each, have |
2018-07-30 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to prevent the exhumation of bodies under the rubble in Yarmouk campSpeaking with AGPS Activists said the Syrian government forces continue to prevent civilians and paramedics from recovering bodies stuck under the mounds of debris piled up in Yarmouk Camp, south |
2018-07-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Jail, Number of Torture Victims Hits 536Palestinian refugee Essam Mustafa Shahada, a resident of Daraa, was killed under torture in Syrian government prisons, where he had been held for seven years. AGPS documented the death of |
2018-07-30 | View |
UN Official Pushes for Urgent Action to Deliver Aids across War-Torn SyriaThe top UN official for humanitarian affairs said Friday that aid should continue to reach millions of people across Syria. "Humanitarian organizations continue to reach millions of people across Syria |
2018-07-29 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Undergoing Dire Conditions North of SyriaHundreds of Palestinian refugee families displaced from Yarmouk to northern Syria have been subjected to an abject humanitarian situation due to the lack of basic services and separation of family |
2018-07-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t JailAGPS documented the death of the Palestinian refugee Ahmed Abdul Rahim Azimeh under torture in Syrian government dungeons. Government officers told his family that he died on August 3, 2014 |
2018-07-29 | View |
Shadi AlAsaad among Thousands of Palestinians with Disabilities Struggling for Survival in War-Torn SyriaMore than 2,300 Palestinian refugees with disabilities in Syria have had their lives marred by the unabated warfare and bloody strife rocking the Syrian territories. The life of Shadi |
2018-07-29 | View |
Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Illegal Weapons Possession by Pro-Government MilitiasResidents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq strongly condemned the uncontrolled possession of weapons by pro-government gunmen. In a letter emailed to AGPS, a resident of AlHusainiya |
2018-07-28 | View |
Hamoud: Palestinian Refugees Outside of Syria Face Deadly Threats Upon Return to War-Torn SyriaResearcher in refugee affairs, Tareq Hamoud, said that just a small number of Palestinian and Syrian refugees who have sought shelter outside of Syria can safely regain access to the |
2018-07-28 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Yarmouk Camp Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsPalestinian refugee Alaa AlDeen Jamal Mahmoud, aged 40, died under torture in Syrian government dungeons, where he had been held for seven years. The casualty, a former civil servant and |
2018-07-28 | View |
3,840 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Syria Since 2011AGPS documented the death of 3,840 Palestinian refugees, among them 478 women and girls, due to war-related incidents in Syria. Yarmouk Camp topped the list with 1,398 victims |
2018-07-28 | View |
Food Baskets Distributed to Victims of Forced Deportation in Deir Ballout CampThe Commission of Palestinians of Syria for Relief and Development north of Syria handed over 900 food baskets to families who were displaced from Yarmouk and southern Damascus and have |
2018-07-27 | View |
Husam AlDeen Hasan, released by Tahrir AlSham Commission in IdlibPalestinian refugee Husam AlDeen Hasan Abdullah Hasan, from AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, was released by Tahrir AlSham Commission a couple of days ago, after he had been held captive for three |
2018-07-27 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Block Access of Palestinians into Southern DamascusReporting from Damascus, AGPS correspondent said Syrian government troops have banned Palestinian refugees from entering Yalda, Babilla, and Beit Sahem towns, south of Damascus. Dozens of Palestinian residents of Yarmouk |
2018-07-27 | View |
AGPS: 533 Palestinians Tortured to Death in Syrian DungeonsAGPS documented the death of 533 Palestinian refugees and thousands of Syrian nationals under torture in Syrian government lock-ups, including women, children, and elderly civilians. Recently, the Syrian government announced |
2018-07-27 | View |
UNRWA Delivers Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA transferred 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 |
2018-07-26 | View |
Palestinian Families in Yarmouk Basin Grappling with Tough Living ConditionsHundreds of families taking refuge in Yarmouk Basin, in Daraa’s western suburbs, have been enduring dire conditions due to the rampant hostilities rocking the area and the simmering confrontations between |
2018-07-26 | View |
Palestinian Students South of Damascus Called to Sign Up over Safe Access to DamascusWaleed al-Kurdi, who is in charge of the education file for Yarmouk students, called on students and tutors from Yarmouk who have been taking shelter in Yalda, Babila, and Beit |
2018-07-26 | View |
Palestinian Killed in AlSuweida HostilitiesPalestinian refugee Mustafa Mohamed AlIssa, affiliated with ISIS, was killed in a suicide bombing attack launched by ISIS gunmen on Wednesday, July 25, in AlSuweida, south of Syria. AlIssa, aged |
2018-07-26 | View |
UNESCO’s Director-General Urges Inquiry into Killing of Photojournalist Niraz Sa’id in Syria DungeonsThe Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Niraz Sa’id, a photojournalist whose demise in detention in Syria was announced on |
2018-07-26 | View |
Father of Premature Child from Syria Reiterated his Appeals for Urgent AidPalestinian refugee from Syria in Lebanon Ahmed Maghames reiterated his appeals to the human rights organizations, the Red Crescent, the Red Cross, the PLO, and the Palestinian factions in Lebanon |
2018-07-25 | View |
Security Turmoil Marring Life of Palestinians from Syria in LebanonPalestinian refugees taking shelter in the Lebanese territories continue to sound distress signals over the security mayhem rocking refugee camps in Lebanon. Scores of families who headed for Lebanon, fleeing |
2018-07-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Gaza Slam PLO’s Decision to Ease Return to SyriaSeveral Palestinian activists and refugees have been outraged by the decision of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) to arrange the return of Palestinian refugees in Gaza to Syria. Activists dubbed |
2018-07-25 | View |
30 Palestinians Killed in June 2018, down from 14 in June 201730 Palestinian refugees died of war-related incidents in Syria in June 2018. In 2017, 14 were pronounced dead during the same month. In June 2018, AlAyedeen Camp in Hama topped |
2018-07-25 | View |
Algerian Scholarships Granted to Palestinians from SyriaThe Department of Education and Higher Education of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Damascus announced the launch of Algerian scholarships for Palestinians from Syria. Applicants are invited to sign |
2018-07-24 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Unable to Shell out Visa Renewal FeesThousands 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 |
2018-07-24 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Fate of Newly-Released SonThe family of the Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Walid Rahma, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, appealed to the concerned authorities and human rights organizations to work on disclosing the fate of |
2018-07-24 | View |
3 Palestinians Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t JailsPalestinian refugee Anas Abbas Awad, born in 1990, was killed under torture in Syrian government dungeons. The casualty was kidnapped by the government forces in 2011 at the Naseem checkpoint |
2018-07-24 | View |
Migrant Family Sinks off Evros RiverA woman and her three children sunk off the Turkish side of the Evros River, trying to reach Greece. The family’s nationality has not yet been identified. Turkish coast guards |
2018-07-23 | View |
PLO Opens Application Process for Displaced Palestinians Seeking to Return to SyriaPLO’s Department of Refugee Affairs announced the launch of the application processes in Lebanon and Gaza for displaced Palestinians in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip who wish to return to |
2018-07-23 | View |
Activists: Yarmouk Residents Allowed to Validate Property OwnershipPalestinian activists said pro-government bodies ruled that Yarmouk residents are allowed to endorse proofs of property ownership until the end of September. The activists quoted a number of families who |
2018-07-23 | View |
3 PLA Fighters Killed, Others Injured South of SyriaThree Palestinians from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) were killed as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces against ISIS militias in Yarmouk Basin, south of Syria. Residents of AlHusainiya |
2018-07-23 | View |
Refugees Sheltered in Greek Island Sound Distress Signals over Water CrisisActivists in the Greek island of Mytilene said migrants stranded in the area have been grappling with a water crisis as the number of migrants has grown dramatically on the |
2018-07-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Tamim Held in Syrian Gov’t Jails for 5th YearPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Mohamed Tamim, aged 58, has been locked up in Syrian government penitentiaries for five years running. The refugee, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was kidnapped by the |
2018-07-22 | View |
Hundreds Flee in Mass Exodus from Beleaguered Yarmouk BasinDozens of families in Yarmouk Basin, in Daraa’s western suburbs, left their homes due to the rampant shelling rocking the area. 20 persons, among them children, were pronounced dead in |
2018-07-22 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Crack down on Palestinians’ Free Movement South of DamascusThe Syrian government forces stipulated that in order for Palestinian refugees sheltered in Yarmouk Camp and the towns of Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahel to gain access to Damascus a |
2018-07-22 | View |
Data of Palestinians from Syria South of Lebanon UpdatedPalestinian refugees from Syria in Siblin, in Lebanon’s southern region of AkKharroub, have flocked to UNRWA-run Beit Jala School to update their record of personal data at the request of |
2018-07-21 | View |
Yarmouk Residents Appeal for Body RemovalActivists and civilians in Yarmouk Camp called on the Red Crescent and the human rights organizations to urgently step in so as to remove the bodies of five residents who |
2018-07-21 | View |
Newly-Released Palestinian Appeals for Information over His Family’s FatePalestinian refugee from Syria Rami Kasem, from Yarmouk Camp, appealed to the concerned bodies to update him on his family’s fate, with whom he has lost contact since his detention |
2018-07-21 | View |
Another 19 Palestinian Refugees to Be Released as Part of Kafria-AlAfoua Deal19 other Palestinian refugees appeared on the lists of detainees expected to be released as part of the Kafria and AlFoua prisoner swap deal, struck between the Syrian government, the |
2018-07-21 | View |
Dabour Urges Popular Committees to Provide Lists of Displaced Palestinian Families in Lebanon Wishing to Return to SyriaPalestine’s Ambassador in Lebanon Ashraf Dabour called on the popular committees in Lebanon-based refugee camps to provide the embassy with the names of displaced Palestinian families from Syria in Lebanon |
2018-07-20 | View |
2 PLA Fighters Injured in ISIS AmbushBrigadier-General Sherif Kayed and Brigadier-General Bilal Qasem Mohammed, from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), were injured in an ambush set by ISIS gangs in the suburbs of AlSuweida, south of |
2018-07-20 | View |
National Commission Urges Int’l Community to Speak Up for Thousands of Detainees in Syria DungeonsThe National Commission for Detainees and Missing Persons called on the international community and human rights institutions to take urgent action so as to save tens of thousands of minors |
2018-07-20 | View |
70-year-old Palestinian Woman Kept Behind Prison Bars in SyriaA 70-year-old Palestinian woman has been held captive in Syrian detention centers for eight days running under the pretext that her son is affiliated with armed groups previously deployed in |
2018-07-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Issa Abu Zeid Released as Part of AlFoua DealMedia reports said that the AlFoua deal has been put into effect and that pro-government militants and their families have been evacuated from AlFoua and Kafria, north of Syria. At |
2018-07-20 | View |
23 Palestinian Refugees to Be Released as Part of New Prisoner Swap DealAnti-government groups in Syria and activists published lists comprising the names of 1,500 detainees in Syrian jails who will be released as part of the Kafria and AlFoua deal |
2018-07-20 | View |
19 Dead as Migrant Boat Capsizes off Turkish CyprusIn atragic incident, 19 people died when a boat carrying about 160 migrants sank off the coast of Northern Cyprus. Rescuers have been searching for some 30 other people, Turkey’s |
2018-07-19 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Celebrates Recapturing Yarmouk CampA Syrian government delegation, led by Damascus governor and senior Palestinian officials along with members of the reconciliation committee, raised the Syrian flag at the main entrance to Yarmouk Camp |
2018-07-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlMarkaten Held in Syrian Dungeons Since 2013Palestinian 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 |
2018-07-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies under Torture in Syrian Gov’t JailsPalestinian Refugee Yaser Yousef AlKarkati, a resident of Daraa AlBalad, was killed under torture in Syrian government jails, where he had been held for nearly five years. AlKarkati’s family said |
2018-07-19 | View |
Stranded Residents in Daraa Camp Stand on Guard to Forced Deportation SchemeStranded residents of Daraa Camp refused to be forcibly deported with the opposition forces to northern Syria, saying they received pledges from the Russian side to protect them from harm |
2018-07-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Finishes Second in Body Building Championship in HumsPalestinian refugee Samer Faraj Idris, from AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, finished second at the Classic body building championship staged in Hums on July 16. |
2018-07-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Goes Missing South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Yazen Ameen Hafedh, a resident of AlHajar AlAswad in Rif Dimashq, has disappeared from Naseeb town in Daraa some few days ago. No pieces of information have been |
2018-07-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Omar Hejazi Subjected to Enforced Disappearance for 6th YearPalestinian refugee Omar Ya’kob Hijazi, aged 43, has been kept in Syrian government detention centers for six years. Hijazi, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested by the government forces |
2018-07-18 | View |
General Commission for Refugees in Daraa Provides Data to Families of Missing PalestiniansAGPS has learned that families of detained Palestinians who have been appealing for information regarding their relatives’ fate may access such data at the office of the Arab Palestinian Refugees General |
2018-07-18 | View |
2 Brothers Tortured to Death among 5 Other Palestinian Refugees killed in SyriaThree Palestinians from the Palestine Liberation Army were pronounced dead on Monday, July 16. The victims are: Husain Ali Mohamed, Nidal Sa’id Oudeh, and Mohamed Abdullah Youssef. They were killed |
2018-07-18 | View |
Palestinian Students from Syria in Lebanon to Take Part in Educational CampThe director of a so-called “We Learn with Pleasure for Palestine” camp, Yosra Akil, said 200 Palestinian students from Syria in Lebanon are slated to take part in the third |
2018-07-17 | View |
Rights Group Urges UNRWA to Rally Round Palestinian Refugees in SyriaDirector-General of Commission 302 for Defense of Refugee Rights, Ali Huweidi, urged UNRWA to take up its duty as regards the Palestinian refugees in Syria and to work on providing |
2018-07-17 | View |
Mother of Palestinian Refugee Appeal to Tahrir AlSham Commission in Idlib to Release Detained SonThe mother of the Palestinian refugee from Syria Husam AlDeen Hasan Abdullah Hasan, aged 33, urged Tahrir AlSham Commisson to release her son, who has been held captive since July |
2018-07-17 | View |
Palestinian Photojournalist Niraz Sa’id Tortured to Death in Syrian Government JailsPalestinian photographer Niraz Sa’id, from Yarmouk Camp, died under torture in Syrian government jails, where he had been detained for three years. Niraz Sa’id was kidnapped on October 2, 2015 |
2018-07-17 | View |
Meeting Held in Yarmouk Pushes for Urgent ReconstructionA so-called “First Forum for the Reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp” was held at the office of AlBaath Party in Yarmouk. Representatives of Syrian and Palestinian civil society were in attendance |
2018-07-16 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families North of Syria Rally over Dire ConditionsFamilies deported from southern Damascus to Deir Balut Camp, north of Syria, called on the concerned authorities to urgently step in and work on improving living conditions for dozens of |
2018-07-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in Southern Syria HostilitiesPalestinian young man Ahmad Khuza’I was killed as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces in Daraa, south of Syria. 1,031 Palestinian refugees have been fatally gunned down in |
2018-07-16 | View |
Migrant Families from War-Torn Syria Subjected to Sexual Violence by Traffickers in LibyaMoroccan activist Nawal AlSoufi quoted a woman held captive in Libya as stating that Palestinian and Syrian women detained in Libya have been subjected to rape every two or three |
2018-07-16 | View |
Jafra Provides Water Supplies to Displaced Palestinian FamiliesThe Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development filled water tanks for a number of Palestinian refugees seeking shelter in Yalda and Babila, south of Damascus. 2,000 refugees, among them |
2018-07-15 | View |
Palestinian activist Youssef AlKubra, from AlNeirab Camp still in custodyThe Syrian government forces have kept Palestinian activist Youssef AlKubra, from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, in custody. Youssef is an affiliate of the anti-occupation Islamic Jihad Movement |
2018-07-15 | View |
Meeting between PLO, Syrian Officials Culminate in Pledges to Reconstruct YarmoukA delegation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) wrapped up on Saturday a visit to Damascus, where it met with Syrian officials over the situation of Palestinian refugees in war-ragged |
2018-07-15 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Prevented from Burying Their Relatives in LebanonPalestinians from Syria in Lebanon said they could not find tombs to bury their dead relatives. Palestinian activists in AlBekaa said an elderly man from Yarmouk Camp was laid to |
2018-07-15 | View |
AGPS: Disastrous Situation Endured by Residents of Yarmouk CampHead of AGPS Research Department, Ibrahim AlAli, warned of a serious disaster rocking Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, after the Syrian government forces regained control over the |
2018-07-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Grappling with Abject Living ConditionsThousands of Palestinians who have sought shelter in Lebanon have been subjected dire conditions as a result of their fragile legal status and their lack of access to the local |
2018-07-14 | View |
Hundreds of Children in AlRukban Camp in Need of Urgent Medical TreatmentMedics and paramedics in AlRukban Camp, on the Syrian-Jordanian borders, called on the international humanitarian institutions and concerned human rights bodies to urgently step in and safe dozens of children |
2018-07-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t DungeonsPalestinian refugee Samer Salim Jarbou’ was tortured to death in Syrian government jails, where he had been locked up for nearly five years. His death certificate was handed over to |
2018-07-14 | View |
Palestinian Red Crescent in Lebanon announced a delegation of surgeons arrived in LebanonThe Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Lebanon, in partnership with the World Relief Organization, announced that a delegation of surgeons arrived in Lebanon to conduct surgeries for blue water patients |
2018-07-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Fawzi Hamid Released from Syrian Gov’t Lock-UpPalestinian refugee Fawzi Hamid, kidnapped on May 21, 218, after the government forces recaptured Yarmouk Camp, was released from a government jail. Hamid and a group of elderly persons who |
2018-07-13 | View |
DUIK 16 Dubbed “Bassel” Launched in Honor of Bassel Khartabil SafadiFrench company Rainbox announced the release of DUIK 16, dubbed "Bassel" in honor of Palestinian militant activist Bassel Khartabil Safadi. As part of the move, DUIK added more standard animation |
2018-07-13 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Raml Camp Pronounced DeadPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ameer AlSebsi, from AlRaml Camp, was killed as he fought alongside the government forces in Latakia suburbs. AGPS kept record of the death of 39 Palestinians from |
2018-07-13 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsPalestinian refugees Yazen Akrem Amayri, from Yarmouk Camp, and Mootasem Ahmed Yousef, from Khan Eshieh Camp, died under torture in Syrian government penitentiaries, bringing the number of torture victims among |
2018-07-13 | View |
Displaced Palestinians North of Syria Appeal for Urgent Action by UNRWA, Int’l InstitutionsIn letters emailed to AGPS, Palestinian refugees forcibly deported from Yarmouk Camp to northern Syria appealed to UNRWA to deliver its in-kind and cash aids to the displaced families as |
2018-07-13 | View |
Turkish Embassy in Lebanon Suspending Visas for Palestinians from SyriaThe Turkish Embassy in Lebanon continues to prevent Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon from obtaining visas. As a result, hundreds of Palestinians from Syria have embarked on life-threatening journeys |
2018-07-12 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families South of Damascus Struggling for SurvivalHundreds of displaced Palestinian families seeking refuge in Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem, south of Damascus, have launched cries for help over the abject living conditions they have been made |
2018-07-12 | View |
Power Crisis Rocks AlHusainiya CampResidents of AlHusainiya Camp denounced the power blackouts and the acute dearth in drinking-water supplies in the area. Reporting from the camp, a Facebook page slammed the apathy maintained by |
2018-07-12 | View |
Russian Police Enter AlMuzeireeb South of SyriaRussian cops entered AlMuzeireeb town on Wednesday following an agreement with the opposition outfits. Recently, Syrian government forces and their war partners struck AlMuzeireeb and Daraa Camp, among other populated |
2018-07-12 | View |
Anti-Occupation Militant among 2 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian DungeonsPalestinian refugee Abdul Salam Khaled Abdul Al was killed under tortured in Syrian government jails. He was kidnapped by the government forces some three years ago and kept in custody |
2018-07-12 | View |
6 Years Elapse Since Massacre against PLA, Perpetrator Remains UnidentifiedJuly 10, 2018 marks the sixth anniversary of a massacre perpetrated against the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) by unidentified perpetrators. On July 10, 2012 anonymous militias kidnapped 16 PLA fighters |
2018-07-11 | View |
Palestinian Family from Syria in Lebanon Goes HomelessA Palestinian refugee from Syria called Umm Jalal and her children have gone homeless in Lebanon after they were forced out of a house where they have been taking shelter |
2018-07-11 | View |
Abdul Majid: Yarmouk Camp Not Included in New Rehabilitation PlanSecretary of the Palestinian Resistance Factions in Syria, Khaled Abdul Majid, said Syrian officials told Palestinian leaders in Damascus that Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, will not undergo a comprehensive |
2018-07-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsPalestinian refugee Mootaz Taher AlGhazi was killed under torture in Syrian government prisons. AlGhazi was kidnapped from his home in Rukn Adeen by the government forces in 2014 and had |
2018-07-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria Stranded in Thailand Sound Distress SignalsPalestinians stranded in Thailand’s lock-ups for overstaying their visas appealed to the international human rights institutions to hold contacts with the Thai government so as to release them at the |
2018-07-11 | View |
France, Sweden Opt for Pro-Refugee StepsHuman rights groups lauded France and Sweden over what they dubbed “positive steps” regarding the situation of illegal migrants. On Friday, July 6, 2018, France's Constitutional Court ruled |
2018-07-10 | View |
PLO Delegation Pops in DamascusMember of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Wasel Abu Youssef said a PLO delegation headed for Damascus on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and the situation |
2018-07-10 | View |
Data on Palestinian Detainees in Syria Available at Office of Refugees General Commission in DamascusAGPS has learned that families of detained Palestinians who have been appealing for information regarding their relatives’ fate may access such data at the office of the Arab Palestinian Refugees General |
2018-07-10 | View |
520 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian DungeonsPalestinian young man Amer Khaled AlShehabi was killed under torture in Syrian government jails. The casualty, a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, had been held captive |
2018-07-10 | View |
200,000 Refugees with Subsidiary Protection Status to Benefit from Family Reunification200,000 refugees, mostly from Syria, are expected to benefit from a law green-lighted by the German State Council on Friday following a debate on a draft resolution put forth |
2018-07-09 | View |
Photo Exhibition in Germany Shows Horror of Torture in Syrian DungeonsPhotos of victims of torture in Syrian lock-ups were put on display in an exhibition held in Stuttgart, south of Germany. The photos were leaked by a Syrian military police |
2018-07-09 | View |
Rally Staged by Displaced Palestinians North of Syria in Solidarity with DaraaDisplaced Palestinians and Syrians seeking shelter in AlBal Camp, in Aleppo’s suburbs, north of Syria, rallied in solidarity with the residents of Daraa, south of Syria. The rally-goers condemned the |
2018-07-09 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Killed in SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohamed AlMesri, from AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, died under torture in Syrian government jails, bringing the number of victims of torture to 519. AlMesri was kidnapped by |
2018-07-09 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Denied Refugee Rights in Sudan1,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria in Sudan have launched cries for help over the dire conditions they have been subjected to as a result of poverty and lack of |
2018-07-09 | View |
PLO Honors Volunteer Instructors South of DamascusAmbassador Anwar Abdul Hadi, the director of the Political Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), honored instructors volunteering in Yarmouk Camp and Yalda town. Financial rewards and certificates of appreciation were |
2018-07-08 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Strike AlMuzeireeb TownAGPS correspondent said the Syrian government forces and their war abettors targeted on Friday morning AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, with mortar shells, inflicting heavy material damage on civilian homes |
2018-07-08 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Killed in Raging Hostilities South of SyriaPalestinian refugees Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim and Anwar Nayef AlKhatib, from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), were pronounced dead in fights waged against ISIS in AlSuweida desert, south of Syria. AGPS |
2018-07-08 | View |
40,000 Palestinians from Syria Facing Disastrous Conditions due to Bloody Hostilities South of SyriaOver 40,000 Palestinian refugees who fled their homes as a result of the heavy shelling on opposition-led areas have been enduring dire humanitarian conditions south of Syria AGPS reporter |
2018-07-08 | View |
Charity Campaign Lends Hand to Palestinians from Syria in TurkeyAlKheyr Campaign, launched by the Palestine Embassy in Turkey, distributed cash and in-kind aids to Palestinian families from Syria and Iraq. Reporting from Turkey, AGPS correspondent said the campaign has |
2018-07-07 | View |
Report on Palestinians of Syria Onboard of UN Official ArchiveA report on the situation of Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria was submitted by the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) at the UN Human Rights Council, bringing a fruitful participation in |
2018-07-07 | View |
UNRWA to Update Data of Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA in Birut announced its decision to update the data of Palestinians from Syria from 08:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. UNRWA called on all family members to bring |
2018-07-07 | View |
UNRWA Commissioner-General: Palestinian Students from Syria Are a Source of Inspiration to Entire WorldUNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl, who visited Yarmouk Camp on Tuesday, took part in a ceremony held in Damascus to honor a group of highest performing 9th Grade UNRWA |
2018-07-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Relief Commission Appeals for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance South of SyriaThe Commission of Palestinians of Syria for Relief and Development in Daraa called on the Palestine Liberation Organization and all other concerned bodies to take urgent action as regards the |
2018-07-07 | View |
Residents of Khan Khannun Camp Denounce Bread CrisisResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq spoke out against the poor-quality bread sold to the residents. The locals said bread is unfit for human consumption |
2018-07-06 | View |
PLA Fighter Pronounced Dead in Daraa HostilitiesPalestinian resident of Khan Dannun Camp Ahmed Suleiman Khaled AlKhatab, from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), died as he fought alongside the government forces in Daraa city, south of Syria |
2018-07-06 | View |
Dozens of Residents of AlAyedeen Camp in Homs Fall Prey to Fatal Torture, Forced DisappearanceAccording to recent data by the Syrian government, 33 Palestinian refugees faced forced disappearance or death under torture in Syrian government lock-ups, 19 among them are residents of AlAyedeen Camp |
2018-07-06 | View |
518 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t DungeonsAGPS documented the death of 518 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government jails, though field reporters believe the real number to be far higher due to the government’s reticence |
2018-07-05 | View |
Khan Eshieh Residents Appeal for Waste ClearanceResidents of Khan Eshieh called on the mayor Omar AlShemali to urgently work on removing the mounds of trash pile accumulated in the streets, expressing fears of the uncontrolled propagation |
2018-07-05 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Strike Daraa Camp with Machine Gunfire & Mortar ShellsThe Syrian government forces targeted Daraa Camp with heavy spates of machine gunfire and mortar shells, inflicting material damage. At the same time fierce clashes burst out on the outskirts |
2018-07-05 | View |
UNRWA Commissioner-General: Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees Lies in Utter RuinUNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl who visited Yarmouk Camp on Tuesday said: “The scale of the destruction in Yarmouk compares to very little else that I have seen in |
2018-07-05 | View |
Palestinian from Syria Launches Cry for Help over Child’s Need of Urgent Treatment FeesPalestinian refugee from Syria in Lebanon Ahmed Maghames appealed to the human rights organizations, the Red Crescent, the Red Cross, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the Palestinian factions in Lebanon |
2018-07-04 | View |
Resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Homs Missing Since 2013, Family Appeals for InformationPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Abu Khalifa, aged 32, disappeared from Kilis city, in Turkey, some eight days ago. His family called on the human rights institutions to take urgent action so |
2018-07-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Abu Khalifa Goes Missing from Kilis in Turkey for 8th DayPalestinian young man Ahmed Hamid, from AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, has gone missing since 2013 on his way to Tartous city to work as a taxi driver. His family said |
2018-07-04 | View |
Mekdad: Palestinian Refugee Camps Ruined by Terrorist Militias in Cooperation with IsraelMedia sources quoted Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad as stating that terrorist militias in partnership with Israel targeted Palestinian refugee camps in Syria and destroyed their facilities. Mekdad reportedly |
2018-07-04 | View |
Concerns over Property Confiscation in Yarmouk Camp under Guise of New Rehabilitation PlanResidents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees have voiced deep concern over the misappropriation of their property and belongings as part of a new organization chart to rehabilitate the camp |
2018-07-04 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Civilians Displaced from Yarmouk CampThe Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development continues to hand over food boxes to families displaced from Yarmouk Camp and sheltered in the nearby towns of Yalda, Beit Sahem, and |
2018-07-03 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Included in Damascus Rehabilitation ChartSyria’s Council of Ministers green-lighted, following a meeting held on Monday, a bid to rehabilitate recaptured zones in Damascus. The cabinet tasked the Minister of Public Works and Housing with |
2018-07-03 | View |
AlMuzeireeb Town Comes Under ShellingThe Syrian government forces struck the Muzeireeb town, home to hundreds of Palestinian families south of Syria, with mortar shells, causing heavy material damage. No injuries were reported among civilians |
2018-07-03 | View |
Names of Six Palestinians Tortured to Death in Syrian Dungeons ReleasedReporting from AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, AGPS correspondent revealed the names of six more Palestinian refugees who were killed under torture in Syrian government jails. The casualties’ families received the |
2018-07-03 | View |
30 Palestinians Pronounced Dead in War-Ragged Syria in June 2018AGPS kept record of the death of 30 Palestinians in June 2018 due to war-related incidents in Syria, 25 among whom died under torture in Syrian government dungeons. Three casualties |
2018-07-02 | View |
Eighth Medical Week Launched for Yarmouk Residents South of DamascusThe Charity Commission for Relief of the Palestinian People, in partnership with the Palestinian Red Crescent, embarked on the “Eight Medical Week” campaign for the people of Yarmouk sheltered in |
2018-07-02 | View |
Barefoot Palestinian Child Left without Roof over His Head in Damascus StreetsA video circulated on social media networks showed a barefoot Palestinian child, believed to be from Yarmouk Camp, as living rough in Damascus streets. The child said he fled a |
2018-07-02 | View |
Thousands Leave AlMuzeireeb Due to Escalation of HostilitiesThousands of Palestinians and Syrians have sought shelter outside of AlMuzeireeb town due to the soaring warfare waged between the Syrian government forces, escorted by their Russian abettors, and the |
2018-07-02 | View |
9 Palestinian Refugees from AlAyedeen Camp in Homs Tortured to Death in Syrian Lock-UpsNine Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlAyedeen Camp in Homs were killed under torture in Syrian government jails. AGPS reporter identified six casualties as Fadi Taha, aged 26, Musab Sharifa, 27 |
2018-07-02 | View |
Member of AlQuds Brigade Arrested by Gov’t ForcesPalestinian refugee Samer Rafe’, a commander at the pro-government Liwaa AlQuds brigade, was arrested by government troops following a shootout with a government gunman at a checkpoint in Latakia. Residents |
2018-07-01 | View |
Situation of Palestinian Refugees Takes Turn for Worse South of SyriaAlarm bells continue to be sounded over the humanitarian situation endured by Palestinian refugee communities south of Syria as a result of the military operations carried out by the government |
2018-07-01 | View |
Dozens of Cluster Bombs Removed from Handarat Camp in AleppoAn engineering unit from the pro-government Liwa AlQuds battalion has begun clearing Handarat refugee camp, in Aleppo, from cluster bombs. AGPS news correspondent said dozens of unexploded cluster bombs were |
2018-07-01 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees from Hama-Based AlAydeen Camp Killed Under Torture in Syrian Gov’t DungeonsActivists in AlAyedeen refugee camp in Hama unraveled the names of two more Palestinian refugees who died under torture in Syrian government lock-ups. The families of Alaa Abdul Rahman Abdullah |
2018-07-01 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian students achieve advanced grades in secondary school examsThe Palestinian-Syrian students achieved significant success, in the results of the general secondary school examinations in Syria, despite the difficult and unstable conditions they experienced during the war in Syria |
2018-06-30 | View |
A Palestinian member of “Liwaa Al-Quds” gets injured in the Deraa clashesPalestinian refugee "Mohammed Saif al-Din," a military ambulance officer in Liwaa Al-Quds, one of the factions loyal to the Syrian regime, was injured in the battles in the south |
2018-06-30 | View |
Palestinian refugee kidnapped in south SyriaPalestinian activists reported the news of local sources, that an unknown armed group kidnapped Palestinian refugee “Ayham Eqab,” a resident of the town of Sidon in the western suburbs |
2018-06-30 | View |
Thousands of Palestinians and Syrians are stranded on the streets of south Syria as Jordan closes its bordersThousands of Palestinians and Syrians in Deraa are suffering from extremely bad living conditions, after being forcibly displaced from their homes because of the military operations launched by the Syrian |
2018-06-30 | View |
The names of 20 Palestinians who died of torture in the regime’s prisons revealedThe Syrian regime has informed the families of 20 Palestinian refugees from Al-Aedin camp in Hama, central Syria, about the death of their sons due to torture in its prisons |
2018-06-30 | View |
Director of UNRWA: Chaos is the alternative to discontinuing the services of the UN agencyMatthews Shamali, Director of Operations for UNRWA, warned that the Arab region will go into chaos if UNRWA stopped providing its services, calling on the international community to avoid reaching |
2018-06-29 | View |
A resident of Al-Aedin camp in Hama dies due to torture in the Syrian regime prisonsPalestinian man, “Mohammed Qassem,” has died in the Syrian regime’s prisons due to torture. He was a resident of Al-Aedin camp for Palestinian refugees in Hama. This raises the |
2018-06-29 | View |
A Palestinian-Syrian suffering from lower body paralysis appeals for support for his treatment in India, or his return to SyriaPalestinian-Syrian refugee “Tarek Darbas,” (31 years old) from Yarmouk camp, who suffers from lower body paralysis due to shrapnel from a shell that hit his family's home in |
2018-06-29 | View |
Residents of Husseiniya camp complain about lack of services and deterioration of infrastructureThe residents of Husseiniya camp in the suburbs of Damascus are complaining about the lack of services and the deterioration of infrastructure, in particular the road, lighting, cleaning and water |
2018-06-29 | View |
(16) Palestinian medical personnel have died since the beginning of the war in SyriaThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria announced that 16 Palestinian medical personnel died because of the ongoing war in Syria. The Action Group explained that the medical facilities in |
2018-06-28 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian teachers demand that UNRWA abandons its decision and extends their work in LebanonIn Lebanon, a number of Palestinian teachers who left Syria for Lebanon demanded that UNRWA head off their demand to return to Syria to attend their schools there, or to |
2018-06-28 | View |
Coalition of Palestinian Forces Yarmouk camp will not be part of the reorganization of the Damascus GovernorateThe Secretariat of the Alliance of Palestinian Forces said in a meeting held on June 25 with field officials in the camps that the Syrian political and security leaders assured |
2018-06-28 | View |
A large wave of displacement of the residents of Deraa camp to escape the bombardments and explosive barrelsDeraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria witnessed a large wave of displacement among its residents, as a result of the escalation of shelling that targeted the camp and |
2018-06-28 | View |
Learning new languages… an obsession haunting the elderly Palestinian-Syrian refugees in EuropeHundreds of Palestinian-Syrian refugees who fled to Europe during the past years, are suffering from several difficulties. The most prominent obstacle they are facing is learning new languages, of the |
2018-06-27 | View |
Deraa camp bombarded with a number of explosive barrelsThe Syrian regime forces bombarded Deraa camp and the neighboring areas with a number of explosive barrels yesterday evening, causing material damage. This coincided with the outbreak of violent fighting |
2018-06-27 | View |
The Action Group addresses the United Nations with a joint message between 54 rights organizations about the victims of torture in SyriaThe Action Group - London The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria, along with 54 Syrian rights organizations, sent a joint message to the United Nations about the victims of |
2018-06-27 | View |
Graduation of a media course for a few Palestinians from Syria in LebanonA number of Palestinian-Syrian activists displaced to Lebanon joined a media session in the investigative press, in order to highlight the situation of the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon, and |
2018-06-26 | View |
A number of families return to Handarat camp in AleppoThe Action Group’s correspondent said that Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo is witnessing the return of its citizens from time to time. Today, the return of “Khalaf” and |
2018-06-26 | View |
Night bombardment with elephant rockets target Deraa camp and Al-Sad Road neighborhoodThe Syrian regime’s army bombarded Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees and Al-Sad Road neighborhood in the south of Syria, with surface-to-surface “elephant” missiles and a number of mortar shells, resulting |
2018-06-26 | View |
The Action Group sends a message to UNRWA’s Donor Conference held in New York, regarding the Palestinians of SyriaIn a letter sent by the Action Group in London on June 25, to UNRWA’s Donors’ Conference held in New York, it called on the international community and donor countries |
2018-06-26 | View |
Joint Letter To the UN Human Rights Council In the International Day in Support of Victims of TortureYour Excellencies, Today, on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, thousands of Syrian detainees continue to suffer torture and inhumane treatment in secret, makeshift and official detention |
2018-06-26 | View |
A Palestinian-Syrian is ranked first in her school in GermanyIn Germany, the Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Kinda Walid Al Hassan" was able to achieve first place at the level of her school in the German city of Sinzig, which includes a |
2018-06-25 | View |
Irish parliamentary delegation visits Yarmouk campIn south Damascus, an Irish parliamentary delegation organized an inspection visit to Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, accompanied by the military commander of the Free Palestine Movement, Saeed Abd El-Aal |
2018-06-25 | View |
An unknown explosion in the skies of Muzayrib amid reports of the targeting of a Syrian reconnaissance aircraftIn the south, the Syrian regime forces targeted the road between the town of Muzayrib and the city of Tafs in south Syria with a number of artillery shells, which |
2018-06-25 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian students in Lebanon excel and insist on pursuing their educational achievementsDespite their tragedy, suffering and dire living, economic and legal conditions, in which no solution has been offered to alleviate the burden of their suffering off of themselves and their |
2018-06-25 | View |
Continuous work to remove the rubble of the buildings in Sabinah campIn Sabinah camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus, the technical committees continue to remove the rubble and destroyed buildings, as the Military Construction Corporation works to remove |
2018-06-24 | View |
Renewed bombardment of Deraa camp amid fears of an escalation of military operationsThe Syrian regime army’s tanks renewed their bombardment of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees and the areas surrounding it, causing material damage to the houses of the camp. This comes |
2018-06-24 | View |
A new Palestinian refugee dies in the Syrian regime prisonsThe Action Group has documented the death of Palestinian refugee “Ahmed Mohammed Barnawy,” due to torture in the Syrian regime prisons, after a detention period of almost two years |
2018-06-24 | View |
A call to secure infant milk in Deir Balout camp in north SyriaThe families of Deir Balout camp and activists in north Syria called out for help in securing infant milk, because the displaced are unable to buy it as a result |
2018-06-24 | View |
The parents of a Palestinian-Syrian child make an appeal to save his lifeThe parents of Palestinian-Syrian child, “Mohammed Jedaan,” from Yarmouk camp have issued an appeal to the owners of living conscience, the humanitarian organizations, the Palestinian and Lebanese Red Crescent |
2018-06-23 | View |
The Committee for the Follow-up of Displaced Persons meets with UNRWA and discusses the situation of Palestinian-Syrians in LebanonA delegation from the Committee for the Follow-up of Displaced Palestinians in the Central and Western Beqaa met on Friday afternoon, with Director of the UNRWA “Ahmed Mouh,” in |
2018-06-23 | View |
A Palestinian refugee during his detention with the Syrian regimePalestinian refugee “Mohammed Youssef Gholwey,” from Al-Aedin camp in Homs has died during his detention with the Syrian security. According to the reports received by the Action Group, Gholwey |
2018-06-23 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to implement its unjust decisions against Palestinian employeesThe Palestinian and Syrian employees complain about the unfair laws and decisions issued by the Syrian regime against them, which have greatly affected their living and economic conditions. Amid the |
2018-06-23 | View |
“Takatof” volunteer team distributes water in Yarmouk camp in DamascusIn Yarmouk camp, the Takatof volunteer team distributed water to the residents of the destroyed Yarmouk camp, in the first youth initiative after the violent bombardments and the departure of |
2018-06-22 | View |
The Red Crescent opens a course on the management of corpses and the risks of exposure to weapons residuesIn Damascus, the Palestinian Red Crescent, in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross began a course on the management of corpses and the dangers of exposure to |
2018-06-22 | View |
A Palestinian refugee dies in the Syrian regime’s prisonsThe Action Group has documented the death of 26-year-old Palestinian refugee “Adham Al-Khateb,” due to torture in the Syrian regime’s prisons, following his detention for almost four months, in |
2018-06-22 | View |
The regime’s tanks target Deraa camp with a number of mortarsThe Syrian regime’s tanks targeted Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees with a number of mortars. This coincided with the bombardment of different areas in the camp with mortar shells. Meanwhile |
2018-06-22 | View |
Thousands of Palestinian-Syrian families suffer from dispersion and denial of family reunificationThousands of Palestinian-Syrian families are living in great dispersion of its members across the countries of the world, placing them in front of significant economic, legal and psychological challenges. Most |
2018-06-21 | View |
A Palestinian-Syrian family appeals to ensure that its daughter, who is at risk of tongue amputation, is treatedIn Lebanon, the family of the Palestinian girl, "Roha Shoaib" (7 years), who was displaced from Syria to Al-Bass camp in the city of Tire, appealed through the Action Group |
2018-06-21 | View |
The PLO stresses the need to deal seriously with the Yarmouk camp disasterAhmed Abu Houli, member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and head of the refugee affairs department in the organization, stressed the need to deal seriously |
2018-06-21 | View |
Continued looting of houses and infrastructure in Yarmouk campMembers of the Syrian army and some of the Palestinian factions affiliated to it, continue to steal the houses of the people in Yarmouk camp and loot the infrastructure, including |
2018-06-21 | View |
Figures and facts about the distribution of Palestinian-Syrians around the worldThe studies department of the Action Group pointed out that more than (150) thousand Palestinian refugees emigrated outside Syria, out of the (650) thousand that were living inside before the |
2018-06-21 | View |
On the International Day of Refugees: The Action Group renews its demand for the regime to disclose the fate of hundreds of Palestinian detainees inside its prisonsThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria, on the occasion of International Refugee Day, has called on the regime to reveal the fate of hundreds of Palestinian detainees in its |
2018-06-21 | View |
The rain floods the refugees' tents in Vial Camp, on the Greek island of ChiosIn Greece, the rains which fell on the 16th of June flooded the tents of the Palestinian-Syrian and Syrian refugees in Vial camp, on the Greek Island of Chios. Our |
2018-06-20 | View |
Turkey and Jordan continue to prevent Palestinian-Syrians from entering their territoriesThe reports received by the Action Group indicate that Jordan and Turkey are among the top countries obstructing and preventing the entry of Palestinian-Syrian refugees to their territories. The Jordanian |
2018-06-20 | View |
The Charitable Association and the Palestine Student Association honor the two outstanding Palestinian students in the basic education certificate in SyriaThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, in cooperation with the Palestine Student Association, honored the two Palestinian students “Aya Abbas,” from Yarmouk camp and “Farah Mohammed Abd El-Halim,” |
2018-06-20 | View |
Communication network cuts continue in Khan Al-Sheih campThe residents of Khan Al-Sheih camp complained about the ongoing communications network cuts, for several months. The maintenance teams of the Syrian Telecommunications Corporation were starting to repair and rehabilitate |
2018-06-20 | View |
A resident of Jaramana camp dies and 3772 Palestinian refugees died because of the war in SyriaPalestinian refugee “Walid Khaled Zamzam,” from Jaramana camp, has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces. The number of victims from Jaramana camp who have died since the |
2018-06-20 | View |
Hungary decides on the case of the "lethal chicken truck"The Hungarian court sentenced the migrators of the “Truck of Death” to prison for 25 years. The Hungarian police discovered on 28th August 2015 that the truck was carrying 71 |
2018-06-19 | View |
An Austrian company honors a Palestinian-Syrian in recognition of his efforts and excellence in workThe company "Rich and Fresh" honored the Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Basil Shawish," from Sabinah camp, several times for his sincerity, distinction and proficiency in his work. Shawish reached Europe in |
2018-06-19 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian “Mohammed Al-Bobly,” for the seventh yearThe Syrian regime continues to detain 18-year-old Palestinian refugee “Mohammed Yehia Al-Bobly,” since 15/8/2011 with no information about his location or fate to this moment. He was arrested at |
2018-06-19 | View |
Continued migration of Palestinian refugees from SyriaThe Palestinian youth and families displaced from Syria in general, and the Syrian regime's areas of influence in particular, continue to migrate because of the harsh living and security |
2018-06-19 | View |
Two tents burn in Deir Balout camp amid harsh conditionsA fire broke out in the Deir Balout camp, in the Jindires area located in Afrin, north of Syria, in two tents of the forcibly displaced refugees from Yarmouk camp |
2018-06-19 | View |
In conjunction with a general amnesty rumor, a warning of the operations of roguery targeting the families of detainees in SyriaIn conjunction with a rumor indicating the issuance of a general amnesty by the Syrian regime, activists warned the families of the Palestinian and Syrian detainees in the Syrian regime’s |
2018-06-18 | View |
Residents of Raml camp complain about the accumulation of waste and the spread of rodents on the beachThe residents of Al-Raml camp for Palestinian refugees in Latikka, west of Syria, complained about the accumulation of waste and the spread of harmful insects, rodents and bad odors on |
2018-06-18 | View |
Palestinian delegations visit the Martyrs’ Cemetery in Yarmouk campThe residents of the destroyed Yarmouk camp and Palestinian personalities and leaders, visited the Martyrs’ Cemetery in the camp, on the first day of Eid, as part of a custom |
2018-06-18 | View |
The death of a Palestinian due to torture raises the death toll of Palestinians in the Syrian prisons to 480 refugeesThe Action Group documented the death of Palestinian refugee “Mohammed Yehia Sawan,” due to torture in the Syrian regime prisons, after being detained for two years. He was arrested |
2018-06-18 | View |
“Eid Covers” distributed to the children displaced from south Damascus to the Syrian northIn north Syria, the Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief and Development launched its charitable project in the north, to distribute Eid covers. The project targeted the children displaced from Yarmouk |
2018-06-17 | View |
Several living and economic crises suffered by the residents of Sayeda Zeinab campIn the suburbs of Damascus, the residents of Sayeda Zeinab camp in Damascus, which is controlled by the Syrian army and the popular committees affiliated to it, are suffering from |
2018-06-17 | View |
Unemployment… an economic crisis suffered by most of the residents of Yarmouk camp in SyriaThe Palestinian refugees in general and the residents of Yarmouk camp in particular, are suffering of unprecedented economic crises, because of the negative impact of the war on them and |
2018-06-17 | View |
Resident of Jaramana camp dies amid the ongoing war in SyriaPalestinian refugee “Khaled Mohammed Qoraish,” from Jaramana camp has died amid the ongoing conflict in Syria. 68 Palestinian refugees from Jaramana camp have died because of the war in |
2018-06-17 | View |
The absence of UNRWA from Turkey and Egypt leaves the Palestinians of Syria without a supporter or representativeThe Palestinians of Syria in Egypt and Turkey are complaining about UNRWA’s evasion from providing its duties towards them, especially with the absence of any international organization taking care of |
2018-06-17 | View |
The Action Group provides researchers and human rights organizations with access to nearly 2,000 reports on Palestinian-Syrians on its websiteThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria provides researchers and human rights organizations with access to about 2,000 daily documentary reports. The Group issues daily reports documenting violations against |
2018-06-16 | View |
The League of Arab States calls for the support of UNRWA’s budget before the start of the new school yearThe Spokesman for the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Minister Plenipotentiary Mahmoud Afifi, said that Abul-Gheit received a letter from Pierre Krähenbühl, Commissioner-General of the United |
2018-06-16 | View |
Anwar Abd El-Hady: President Mahmoud Abbas is very interested in the affairs of our people in Syria, especially Yarmouk campThe Director General of the Political Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization Anwar Abd El-Hady confirmed that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is very concerned with the affairs of the Palestinian |
2018-06-16 | View |
About 120 thousand Palestinian-Syrians spend Eid al-Fitr scattered around the world because of the warEid al-Fitr comes this year with 120 thousand Palestinian-Syrians living in an unprecedented state of displacement and dispersal, where the war in Syria left the Palestinian refugees dispersed across more |
2018-06-16 | View |
Deraa camp without water for the 1527th consecutive dayIn south Syria, the residents of Deraa camp are suffering from the continued water cuts in their homes, which has led them to depend on water of artesian wells, since |
2018-06-15 | View |
Removal of the rubble from the Martyrs cemetery in Yarmouk campIn another context, the Fath Movement, with the participation of the Palestinian Relief Committee, removed part of the rubble and restored some of the graves in the Martyrs' Cemetery in |
2018-06-15 | View |
50 Palestinians drowned on migration routes since the beginning of the war in SyriaThe Action Group’s Monitoring and Documentation Team said that it documented the death of 50 Palestinian-Syrian refugees, who drowned while attempting to migrate to the European countries, fleeing the terror |
2018-06-15 | View |
1679 detained Palestinian Syrians will spend Eid El-Fetr in the prisons of the Syrian regimeThe documented statistics of the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria, indicate that at least 1679 Palestinian-Syrian families will pass through Eid El-Fetr and one of their family members is |
2018-06-15 | View |
The displaced from south Damascus to the north of Syria appeal to humanitarian organizations for their relief and the alleviation of their sufferingThe displaced refugees from the south of Damascus to the Deir Balout camp, in the city of Afrin in the north of Syria, made an immediate appeal to the AFFAD |
2018-06-15 | View |
The Charitable Association finalizes its “Eid Cover” Campaign to some residents of the camps in DamascusThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief concluded its “Eid Cover” Campaign, which included most of the children sponsored by the Association from a number of Palestinian camps in Syria. According |
2018-06-14 | View |
Syrian security release a resident of Neirab camp, after his detention for about a yearSyrian security released Palestinian refugee “Tareq Masbes” after a year of detention. Masbes was displaced from Neirab camp to Al-Aedin camp in Hama, since the beginning of the events that |
2018-06-14 | View |
After her arrest for four years… Syrian security release a Palestinian refugee from MuzayribFour years after her arrest, Syrian security released Palestinian refugee “Yasmine Al-Laheeby,” resident of the town of Muzayrib in the city of Deraa, south of Syria. The Action Group |
2018-06-14 | View |
A Palestinian wins the first place in Syria for memorizing the Holy QuranPalestinian refugee “Agheed Ahmed Falaha,” achieved first place across the Arab Republic of Syria, in memorizing the Holy Quran. On their part, the pioneers of the digital community discussed |
2018-06-14 | View |
Palestinian female students achieve first place at the Syrian level in the basic education examDespite all the difficulties facing Syria in general, and the Palestinian-Syrians in particular, the lack of material resources and the economic, living and psychological pressures, a number of female Palestinian |
2018-06-14 | View |
ATM card packaged for the Palestinian Syrians in LebanonUNRWA packaged the ATM cards for the Palestinian-Syrian refugees displaced to Lebanon, and provided $100 for rent allowance for each Palestinian refugee family from Syria, as well as 40 thousand |
2018-06-13 | View |
Hygiene parcels distributed to the Palestinian-Syrians in Beddawi camp, north of LebanonIn Lebanon, on Saturday June 9, 2018, the Al-Samoud Children's House, Al-Badawwi Center, distributed personal hygiene rations, with the support of UNDP, to Palestinian families living in Beddawi camp |
2018-06-13 | View |
696 Palestinian families were forcibly displaced from the south of Damascus to the Syrian northThe convoys of the displaced from the towns of south Damascus to the north of Syria arrived in batches and were distributed on the liberated cities in the north of |
2018-06-13 | View |
A Palestinian student achieves first place across Syria, in the basic education examinationsPalestinian student “Farah Mohammed Abd El-Halim” from Haifa and resident of the Damr Palestinian refugees community, acheived the total score on the basic education certificate exam in Syria with a |
2018-06-13 | View |
A resident of Yarmouk camp dies of a gunshot in Bourj el-Barajneh camp in BeirutPalestinian refugee “Raed Sweed,” from Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, has died of a gunshot wound he sustained during a fight that broke out in Bourj el-Barajneh |
2018-06-13 | View |
The Action Group reveals the roles of ‘ISIS and the regime’ in the deteriorating health conditions in Yarmouk campThe Action Group revealed in its documentational report titled “The Health Condition of the Palestinian Refugee Camps Amid the Syrian Crisis” the role played by ISIS, the armed groups and |
2018-06-13 | View |
The Charitable Association distributes infant milk to the Palestinian families in YeldaThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief distributed an amount of infant milk to the Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk camp to Yelda in south Damascus. It also distributed sanitary pads |
2018-06-12 | View |
Significant obstacles and difficulties faced by the Palestinian-Syrian refugees in EuropeThe Palestinian refugees in the European countries face many obstacles and problems. The refugees believe that all their problems will be resolved after they arrive in these countries. However, they |
2018-06-12 | View |
The Palestinian Red Crescent inspects its medical facilities in Yarmouk campIn south Damascus, a group of volunteers from the Palestinian Red Crescent carried out an inspection visit to Palestine Hospital and the Deir Yasin Medical Complex, in order to ascertain |
2018-06-12 | View |
The residents of Sabinah camp suffer from the shortage and the lack of access of water to their homesThe residents of Sabinah camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus are suffering from the water cuts for several months, which is forcing them to buy water from |
2018-06-12 | View |
Documentation of the death of a Palestinian refugee in the prisons of the Syrian regimeThe Action Group has documented the death of Palestinian refugee “Asaad Abu Habib,” from Al-Raml camp for Palestinian refugees in Lattakia, due to torture in the Syrian regime prisons |
2018-06-12 | View |
On the eve of the World Day against Child Labor, the Action Group: The war is forcing the Palestinian-Syrian children to drop education and seek workThe consequences of the war in Syria were not limited to the victims, the wounded and the displaced, but extended to threaten the future of hundreds of Palestinian-Syrian children who |
2018-06-12 | View |
The Palestinians in the town of Az Zababeyah in the suburbs of Damascus… between security grips and demographic changeThe Action Group revealed in its annual report for 2017 titled “Palestinians of Syria.. Between Promises and Restrictions,” which it issued in the beginning of last February, that the |
2018-06-11 | View |
Initiation of the "settlement" of the Palestinian refugees in the south of DamascusThe Palestinian refugees living in the towns of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm in south Damascus, began to settle their security situations with the Syrian regime, in particular centers specialized |
2018-06-11 | View |
The regime bans the residents of Yarmouk camp from removing the furniture of their houses and arrests a number of themThe members of the Syrian regime banned the residents of Yarmouk camp from removing their remaining personal belongings and furniture from their houses and arrested a number of them of |
2018-06-11 | View |
Abd El-Hady: announces the start of the process of opening the roads and removing the rubble from Yarmouk campThe Director General of the Political Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Ambassador Anwar Abd El-Hady, announced that the process of open the roads and removing the rubble of Yarmouk |
2018-06-11 | View |
Deterioration of the health of two children in Deir Balout camp due to poor medical servicesThe conditions of two children suffering of dehydration have worsened, due to the lack of medical services in the Deir Balout camp, which is home to thousands of Palestinian refugees |
2018-06-11 | View |
The displaced in Deir Balout camp are without drinking water for the third dayThe displaced refugees in the Deir Balout camp in Jindiris, Afrin in the north of Syria, are complaining about the lack of water that is suitable for drinking, expressing their |
2018-06-11 | View |
The children of Al-Ramdan camp affirm their commitment to the right of return to PalestineDozens of Palestinian children participated in a collective Iftar the day before yesterday, in Al-Ramdan camp in the suburbs of Damascus. During the event, they expressed their commitment to the |
2018-06-10 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to arrest four Palestinian brothers from the Tamim family for the third yearThe Syrian security continues to detain four Palestinian brothers. They are: “Mohammed Bashar Tamim,” born in 1994, “Mohammed Amin Tamim,” born in 1984, “Mohammed Hady Tamim,” born |
2018-06-10 | View |
More than 150 Palestinian refugees of women and children are forcibly disappeared in the prisons of the Syrian regimeThe Syrian security continues to detain more than 150 Palestinian refugees of women and children since the beginning of the war in Syria. They forcibly disappeared and no information about |
2018-06-10 | View |
Syrian security forces arrest a number of staff in Bisan hospital in Homs campIn Homs, special sources told the Action Group that the Syrian security in the city of Homs arrested five cadres of the Bisan hospital, in Al-Aedin camp in Homs, without |
2018-06-10 | View |
Civil gangs with security support steal houses in Yarmouk campLocal sources in Yarmouk camp reported that civilian gangs supported by the Syrian regime forces, steal and loot the houses in the camp, without any discipline or supervision. The sources |
2018-06-10 | View |
Activists: The regime is hiding the fate of dozens of elderly people it arrested from Yarmouk campPalestinian activists from Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, have confirmed to the Action Group that the Syrian security systems continue to detain dozens of elderly Palestinian refugees from |
2018-06-10 | View |
The Charitable Association holds an Iftar for the children of Yarmouk camp in QudsayaThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief organized a collective Iftar for the children it is sponsoring and their families, who were displaced from Yarmouk camp to the town of Qudsaya |
2018-06-09 | View |
The war disperses all the Palestinian-Syrian families across the worldThousands of Palestinian-Syrian families are living with the great dispersion of their members across the countries of the world. This has placed them in front of major economic, legal and |
2018-06-09 | View |
Syrian security forcibly hides Palestinian “Sherif Abu El-Rous” for the sixth yearThe Syrian security system continues to detain and hide the fate of Palestinian refugee “Sherif Mohammed Abu El-Rous,” after he was arrested from Yarmouk camp on 28-09-2012. He was |
2018-06-09 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinians in Syria participate in solidarity marches with JerusalemHundreds of Palestinian refugees in many areas of Syria, participated in solidarity marches with Jerusalem and the Palestinian people living on the occupied land. The marches passed through Al-Homaydya market |
2018-06-09 | View |
The displaced from Yarmouk camp to the Syrian north demand their rightsDozens of Palestinian-Syrian refugees that were displaced from Yarmouk camp, organized a sit-in in the Deir Balout camp in the Syrian north, in which they called on all international and |
2018-06-09 | View |
Distribution of Iftar meals to a number of families in the Handarat campAs part of its “Forget Hunger” Project, “Saaed” Foundation distributed Iftar meals to a number of Palestinian families living in the Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, in order |
2018-06-08 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian-Syrian refugees receive the Swedish citizenshipIn Sweden, dozens of Palestinian-Syrian refugees were granted the Swedish citizenship after completing the necessary period of time required to obtain it. The Palestinian-Syrian refugees who have completed their presence |
2018-06-08 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian “Hossam Ali Rifai” for about five yearsThe Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian refugee “Hossam Ali Rifai” born in 1988 and resident of Yarmouk camp, for almost five consecutive years. The members of the regime’s security |
2018-06-08 | View |
The Palestinian-Syrian Authority for Relief and Development prepares ambulances for the displaced in the Deir Balout camp, north SyriaThe Palestinian-Syrian Authority for Relief and Development confirmed that it prepared an ambulance, dedicated to the medical point in the Deir Balout camp, north Syria, with the aim of |
2018-06-08 | View |
A Syrian soldier killed in Yarmouk camp after the explosion of a washing machine“Tayser Shahin,” a member of the Syrian regime army, died of the injuries he sustained last Monday, following the explosion of a washing machine he was trying to steal |
2018-06-08 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to cut off water from Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in the south of SyriaThe residents of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees are suffering from the continued water cuts from their homes, which have long led them to rely on the water of the |
2018-06-08 | View |
The number of victims of an immigration boat which sank off the coast of Tunisia has increased to 60The United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed last night, that the number of victims of a ship packed with migrants which sunk off the coast of Tunisia in |
2018-06-07 | View |
Distribution of Iftar meals to 125 Palestinian-Syrian families in Ain Al-Hilwah campThe Saraa Foundation, in coordination with the Committee for Displaced Suffering, distributed Iftar meals to more than 125 displaced Palestinian families from Syria to Ain Al-Hilwah camp in south Lebanon |
2018-06-07 | View |
Lebanon asks the UN for a plan for the return of the displaced Syrians to safe areasMedia sources quoted the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that it handed over a message to the representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in |
2018-06-07 | View |
The continued removal of rubble from the streets of Sabinah camp and its inhabitants complain about the lack of relief assistanceIn Sabinah, the municipality of Quneitra, in coordination with the governorate of Damascus, completed the process of removing the rubble from Al-Basel Street in Al-Sabaina camp yesterday. The work will |
2018-06-07 | View |
Under the pretext of the presence of explosives, Palestine Street "defamed" silently and its inhabitants are prevented from inspecting their homesSeveral sources told the Action Group that members of the Syrian regime prevented some Palestinian families living in the Palestine Street area and Jalal Kawash Street, near the Yarmouk municipality |
2018-06-07 | View |
A Palestinian die of a heart attack after seeing his demolished house in Yarmouk campPalestinian refugee “Osama El-Sheikh Khalil,” has died of a heart attack following his return to Yarmouk camp and after seeing the damage and destruction that happened to the camp |
2018-06-07 | View |
32 Palestinian-Syrians died during May 2018, while 16 refugees died during the same month last yearThe Action Group’s Monitoring and Documentation Team announced that it documented the death of 32 Palestinian refugees during May 2018, while 16 refugees died in the same month last year |
2018-06-07 | View |
A collective Iftar for the Palestinian-Syrian children in Wadi Al Zayneh in LebanonIn Lebanon, the Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, organized in cooperation with the European Relief Foundation, a collective Iftar for a number of Palestinian-Syrian children living in Wadi Al-Zayneh in |
2018-06-06 | View |
Unemployment and the high costs of living compound the suffering of the people of Jaramana camp in the suburbs of DamascusThe residents of the Jaramana refugee camp in the suburbs of Damascus, suffer from multiple economic and living crises. The increase in house rent is one of the most prominent |
2018-06-06 | View |
The water crisis in Khan Danoun camp adds a new economic burden to its populationIn the Khan Danoun camp, located 23 kilometers south of the Syrian capital Damascus, the suffering of its inhabitants is exacerbated by the continuous water cuts from their homes and |
2018-06-06 | View |
The people of Neirab camp demand the suppression of the phenomenon of motorcycles and accounting the recklessIn north Syria, the residents of Neirab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, renewed their appeal to the concerned parties and Liwaa Al-Quds, to suppress the phenomenon of motorcycles witnessed |
2018-06-06 | View |
The local committee in Yarmouk camp: “All that is rumored about a new organizational scheme is not valid”“Mahmoud Ashmawy,” member of the local committee in Yarmouk camp, stressed that all that is rumored and is said about a new organizational scheme to be carried out by |
2018-06-06 | View |
The Syrian regime hides the fate of 1678 Palestinian detainees in its prisonsThe Syrian regime continues to conceal the fate of 1678 Palestinian refugees who have been forcibly hidden since the beginning of the war, in its prisons and security and intelligence |
2018-06-06 | View |
Palestinian Popular Committees demand that the United Nations ensures the return of the residents of Yarmouk camp to their homesThe Palestinian Popular Committees called on the United Nations to ensure the return of the Palestinian refugees to their homes in Yarmouk camp, south of the Syrian capital Damascus. In |
2018-06-05 | View |
Appeals to remove 7 bodies from under the rubble of Yarmouk campThe family of Hajja “Haifa Al-Haj,” Om Rahf, who died with her husband Haj “Mohammed Hadba” and five other civilians during the bombardment of the destroyed Yarmouk camp, appealed |
2018-06-05 | View |
Palestinian dies as a result of the war in SyriaPalestinian refugee “Saleh Al-Olwa” was also killed by members of the Syrian regime in Yarmouk camp. The Action Group was unable to identify the real reasons behind his death. |
2018-06-05 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies due to torture in the Syrian prisonsThe Palestinian youth, "Ammar Al-Ashwah", died under torture in the detention camps of the Syrian regime. He was a resident of Hama refugee camp in the Syrian city of Hama |
2018-06-05 | View |
Syrian security detains dozens of elderly people from Yarmouk camp in south DamascusA number of activists confirmed through messages that reached the Action Group, that the Syrian regime continues to detain dozens of elderly people from Yarmouk camp, inside one of its |
2018-06-05 | View |
Distribution of Ramadan baskets to the Palestinian-Syrians in south TurkeyIn Turkey, the Kheir Umma Foundation distributed Ramadan baskets to the Palestinian families displaced from south Syria to Turkey as part of its campaign, “Ramadan Al-Kheir.” According to the |
2018-06-04 | View |
For the fifth year.. Palestinian “Alaa Al-Saad” forcibly disappeared in Syrian prisonsSyrian security services continue to arrest Palestinian refugee "Alaa Al-Saad" for the fifth year, without information about his fate. He was arrested on 8-11-2013 and was born in 1986. He |
2018-06-04 | View |
Nine migrants drown off the Turkish coast of AntalyaNine irregular migrants died yesterday after a boat sank off the coast of Antalya in south Turkey. A statement by the Turkish Coast Guard said that it had recovered the |
2018-06-04 | View |
UNRWA provides additional cash assistance to Yarmouk camp residentsThe UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in Syria (UNRWA) announced its provision of additional cash assistance to the families of the destroyed Yarmouk camp. The news pages |
2018-06-04 | View |
Pro-regime groups vow to burn the homes of Yarmouk campThe pro-Syrian Free Palestine movement also vowed to those who burn the houses in the destroyed Yarmouk camp to account for them, without explaining the reasons behind the burning. The |
2018-06-04 | View |
Members of the regime continue to loot and steal the houses of civilians in Yarmouk campMembers of the Syrian regime continued to steal and loot the civilian houses in Yarmouk camp and the neighboring areas, which have fallen into the control of the regime since |
2018-06-04 | View |
32 Palestinian-Syrians died in May 2018The Action Group’s Monitoring and Documentation Team announced that 32 Palestinian refugees died in May 2018, including 20 who died in the bombardments, 8 died of gunshots, two refugees were |
2018-06-04 | View |
477 female Palestinian refugees have died because of the war in SyriaThe Monitoring and Documentation Team in the Action Group for Palestinians in Syria, confirmed that it had documented the death of 477 female Palestinian refugees, because of the ongoing war |
2018-06-03 | View |
Medical services crises suffered by both Deraa camp and the town of MuzayribIn south Syria, our correspondent confirmed that Palestinian refugees from Deraa camp and the town of Muzayrib, suffer from great difficulty in providing first aid and treatment medicines to many |
2018-06-03 | View |
The local committee of the Yarmouk camp recommends securing mechanisms to remove the ruins of Yarmouk campThe local committee of Yarmouk camp called for the necessary mechanisms to remove the rubble and open the roads in the damaged Yarmouk refugee camp. In a letter addressed to |
2018-06-03 | View |
Palestinian factions in Damascus meet to discuss the situation of Yarmouk campThe Palestinian factions in Syria held a meeting in the presence of its ambassador in Damascus, the Palestinian Ambassador to Syria, Mahmoud Al-Khaledy, and the Director of the General Authority |
2018-06-03 | View |
Palestinian refugee killed by unidentified gunmen in south SyriaPalestinian man "Saber Al-Masri" Abu El-Nour died after being shot by unknown gunmen. His body was found in the Misari area, in Al-Sad Road neighborhood, and he was a resident |
2018-06-03 | View |
Dozens of children displaced from the south of Damascus suffer from diarrhea in the Deir Balout campDozens of displaced people from south Damascus and Yarmouk refugee camp in the Deir Balout refugee camp in north Syria, are suffering from sickness and diarrhea, amid a decline in |
2018-06-03 | View |
A communal Iftar for people with special needs for the displaced from Yarmouk camp to QudsayaThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief organized a communal Iftar for the people with special needs and their families, who were displaced from Yarmouk camp to the Qudsaya area - |
2018-06-02 | View |
Germany ... Relief organizations warn against establishing "anchor centers" for refugeesRelief organizations and institutions concerned with the relief and protection of refugees have warned against the consequences of sheltering children and adolescents, in “anchor centers” for refugees, which the German |
2018-06-02 | View |
After her arrest for three months ... A Palestinian refugee from Deraa camp is releasedThe Syrian security released the refugee "Marilyn Amjad Zoriki" from Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria, yesterday, after her detention for three months. The Action Group for Palestinians |
2018-06-02 | View |
Battles between ISIS and the armed Syrian opposition in the Yarmouk BasinThe Yarmouk Basin area in Deraa, witnessed violent clashes between the armed Syrian opposition factions and the Khalid bin Al-Waleed Brigade, affiliated to ISIS, in which medium and heavy weapons |
2018-06-02 | View |
Terrifying stories transmitted by a refugee who survived the regime’s bombardment on Yarmouk campThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria reported the testimony of a refugee who miraculously escaped death. The refugee recounted what happened to her and a group of women during |
2018-06-02 | View |
Turkey donates 10 million dollars to UNRWAOn Thursday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry announced that its country has provided an additional $10 million this year, in voluntary contributions to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine |
2018-06-01 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon suffer from marginalization and scarcity of aidThe Action Group received many messages from the Palestinian-Syrian families displaced to Lebanon, in which they complained about their dire humanitarian situation at all economic and social levels of life |
2018-06-01 | View |
Members of the regime evict families from their homes in Yarmouk camp, and activists call for the return of the people to their homesThe members of the Syrian regime raided the homes of three families on Safad Street on the morning of Wednesday, 30 June, and searched them precisely before expelling them from |
2018-06-01 | View |
“Hilwan Al-Tahrir: A new form of blackmailing carried out by the regime’s barriers against the residents of Yarmouk campMany residents of Yarmouk refugee camp confirmed that they were harassed and blackmailed at the regime army’s checkpoints and by the members of its affiliated factions. The members of the |
2018-06-01 | View |
The Action Group calls for allowing medical and civil defense teams to work in Yarmouk camp and exhume the bodies from under the rubbleThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria demanded the Syrian regime to allow the entry of medical staff and civil defense teams to work in Yarmouk camp, and remove the |
2018-06-01 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians in Beddawi camp demonstrate in solidarity with GazaIn Lebanon, a group of Palestinian-Syrians demonstrated with their relatives in the Beddawi camp in the northern city of Tripoli on Tuesday evening, in solidarity with the people of Gaza |
2018-05-31 | View |
Palestinian child "Ahmed Abu Shanab" lost in DamascusThe Palestinian-Syrian child "Ahmed Abu Shanab" (14 years old), from Al-Hajar Al-Aswad and displaced to the Masaken Barza area in Damascus, went missing 11 days ago, during his departure from |
2018-05-31 | View |
On the grounds that her brother-in-law is a member of the opposition, a Ein Karsh staff member deplores the Palestinian refugeeA Palestinian refugee woman was harassed by a staff member of the Immigration and Passport Center in Ein Karsh, Damascus, who initially blocked her travel permit from Syria to Lebanon |
2018-05-31 | View |
Continued looting targets the houses of Yarmouk camp in DamascusThe houses and camps of Yarmouk camp are still being subjected to a systematic campaign of looting by members of the regime's army and its loyal Palestinian groups, where |
2018-05-31 | View |
The General Authority for Arab Palestine Refugees in Syria calls on UNRWA to continue to provide its services to the residents of Yarmouk campThe Director-General of the General Authority for Arab Palestine Refugees in Syria, Ali Mustafa, stressed to the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in |
2018-05-31 | View |
Activists: The regime is preventing the exhumation of civilian bodies from under the rubble in Yarmouk campA number of activists in Yarmouk camp and local sources reported that members of the Syrian regime are preventing the families and medical staff from retrieving the bodies of the |
2018-05-31 | View |
5 refugees from Azaz camp in the suburbs of Aleppo arrestedActivists have reported news of the detention of 5 Palestinian refugees living in Azaz camp in the north of Aleppo, which is under the control of the Syrian opposition. The |
2018-05-31 | View |
Charitable Association distributes Iftar meals to a number of families in the Handarat campIn north Syria, the Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief distributed Iftar meals to a number of Palestinian refugee families in the Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, yesterday. Handarat |
2018-05-30 | View |
The French “Le Monde”: Yarmouk camp turned into a cemetery for Palestinian refugeesFrench newspaper “Le Monde” published a report in which it highlighted Yarmouk camp in Syria saying: Yarmouk camp, which was founded in 1957, had about 150 thousand Palestinians before 2011 |
2018-05-30 | View |
Al-Matouq: What is being circulated about the reconstruction of Yarmouk camp is not trueYassin Matouq, a member of the Political Bureau of the Palestine Liberation Front, said that information on the preparation of a donor conference to provide assistance for the reconstruction of |
2018-05-30 | View |
70% of the buildings and lanes of Yarmouk camp have been damaged and “Al-Afisha” steal electricity cables from the groundA number of residents of Yarmouk refugee camp, who entered to inspect their homes and properties after the Syrian regime regained control of Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad neighborhood, reported |
2018-05-30 | View |
15 bodies of Palestinian refugees found under the rubble in Yarmouk camp, including six victims of Al-Nabulsi familyThe residents of Yarmouk camp have managed to find 15 bodies of Palestinian refugees buried under the rubble, following the Syrian regime’s latest bombardment of the camp, including five victims |
2018-05-30 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Artist Mamoun Al-Shayeb holds and exhibition in Stockholm, SwedenTo commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nakba of Palestine, Palestinian Plastic Artists “Mamoun Al-Shayeb,” “Dalia Yassin” and “Malek Mattar,” organized an art exhibition at the headquarters of |
2018-05-29 | View |
UNRWA: Our health services for Palestinians in Syria are life-savingThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) confirmed in its annual health report for 2017, that its health services are literally life-saving |
2018-05-29 | View |
Residents of Khan Danon camp complain of the accumulation of waste and the lack of infrastructure servicesIn the suburbs of Damascus, the residents of Khan Al-Sheih are complaining of the accumulation of waste in the lanes and alleys of the camp, warning of the results of |
2018-05-29 | View |
Palestinian students leave Yelda to Damascus to apply for their High School examsFrom the village of Yilda, adjacent to Yarmouk refugee camp, the High School Palestinian refugee students left Al-Jaramq alternative school in the town to their centers of residence at the |
2018-05-29 | View |
Military and pro-regime houses in Yarmouk camp were not spared from lootingThe “cruel” forces of the Syrian regime continue to loot and steal the destroyed Yarmouk refugee camp, in front of the eyes of senior Syrian officials and Palestinian groups loyal |
2018-05-29 | View |
After their detention for 7 days, the Syrian security forces released 20 elderly residents of Yarmouk campThe Action Group for the Palestinians of Syria reported that the Syrian regime released twenty elderly people from the residents of Yarmouk camp in Damascus, on Sunday. The regime arrested |
2018-05-29 | View |
A Palestinian elderly man dies in Yarmouk camp of hunger and the lack of health care mid-MayPalestinian refugee “Ahmed Saleh Aly Al-Madbouh,” Abu Maher, from the Samakia clan, as died of hunger and the lack of health care, during the military campaign carried out by |
2018-05-29 | View |
UNRWA decision deprives thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Syria of their rightsUNRWA’s Financial Aid Officer “Yazan Al-Saleh,” has issued a decision to cancel the consignments through which the displaced Palestinians to Idlib or one of the areas of tension in |
2018-05-29 | View |
Russian police arrest a number of the “cruel” members of the regime in south DamascusThe Russian Police present in the town of Babilla in south Damascus, arrested a number of the “cruel” members of the Syrian regime forces, after attempting to leave the area |
2018-05-28 | View |
The regime forces bombard Deraa camp with mortar shellsIn south Syria, the Syrian forces and its affiliated groups bombarded Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees with a number of mortar shells, causing more damage and destruction to the civilian |
2018-05-28 | View |
31 Palestinian civilians died as a result of the military operation launched by the Syrian regime on Yarmouk campAGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team announced the death of 31 Palestinian civilians during the military operation launched by the Syrian regime on the 19th of April 2018, which targeted Yarmouk |
2018-05-28 | View |
Renewed appeals for the exhumation of Palestinian families still under rubble in Yarmouk campA number of activists and residents of Yarmouk camp renewed their appeal to remove the bodies of Palestinian families who are still in the rubble of the camp, as a |
2018-05-28 | View |
Civil and human rights calls to stop looting in Yarmouk campCivil society organizations and the Palestinian Popular Committees called upon the international organizations, human rights organizations and UNRWA to put pressure on the Syrian regime to stop the theft and |
2018-05-28 | View |
The Charitable Association organizates an Iftar gathering for the orphans in Qodseya, in the suburbs of DamascusAs part of the Social Welfare Program projects, the Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief set up an Iftar gathering for the orphans and their families, in the Qodseya area - |
2018-05-27 | View |
Talal Najy: ISIS, Al-Nusra and the Palestinian Army searched the cemetery of Yarmouk, in search of the remains of Zionist soldiersTalal Najy, Assistant Secretary-General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command, told a Lebanese media outlet that the armed men of ISIS, Al-Nusra and the Liberation Army |
2018-05-27 | View |
Proponents of the regime torture a "mindless" Palestinian on charges of “ISIS”Palestinian refugee “mindless” “Eissa Yehia Abu Zeid,” was subjected to hitting and torture on the hands of the Nisreen Street Groups, loyal to the Syrian regime, and a number |
2018-05-27 | View |
An appeal to identify the fate of an elderly man and his wife in Yarmouk campThe Tawakulna Damascene family appealed to the residents of Yarmouk camp, the Civil Defense and the Red Crescent, to know the fate of their elderly father, Mohammed Zuhair Tawaklana, Abu |
2018-05-27 | View |
A member of ISIS confesses that the Syrian regime provides financial, military and medical support to ISIS, in Yarmouk campThe Syrian opposition factions in south Syria published a video showing a number of members of ISIS who were arrested after leaving Yarmouk camp, according to an agreement between the |
2018-05-27 | View |
In a new crime against children .. The regime forces kill Palestinian child "Rami Salman" from Yarmouk camp in cold bloodPalestinian child “Rami Mohammed Salman” his died on the hands of members of the “cruel” Syrian regime army, at the entrance of the destroyed Yarmouk camp. This occurred after a |
2018-05-27 | View |
Abd El-Majid: There are mine and rubble clearance operations in Yarmouk campThe Secretary-General of the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front, Khalid Abd El-Majid, said that there are also operations to remove landmines and rubble in Yarmouk camp, expecting that after the clearance |
2018-05-26 | View |
Abd El-Hady: Donor Conference for Reconstruction of the Camps under studyIn a press statement to one of the media outlets, Anwar Abd El-Hady, Director General of the Palestinian Political Department of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, confirmed that these ideas are |
2018-05-26 | View |
The regime's police issues instructions for the residents to enter Yarmouk campThe police chief of the regime in the city of Damascus, Mohammed Kheir Ismail, announced in a press statement that: "The internal security forces operate 24 hours a day and |
2018-05-26 | View |
The regime allows the entry of a number of Yarmouk camp residents to inspect their homesThe Syrian regime checkpoints in Yarmouk camp allowed a number of residents of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees to enter it, in order to inspect their houses that have been |
2018-05-26 | View |
A Palestinian refugee dies while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forcesPalestinian refugee “Mohammed Ahmed Qassem,” a member of the Commandos loyal to the Syrian regime, has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces. The Action Group has documented |
2018-05-26 | View |
In flagrant violation, the cruel forces of the regime kill a child for his objection of the looting of his home in Yarmouk campIn a blatant violation of human rights and the rights of children, the cruel forces of the Syrian regime in Yarmouk camp killed the child, Mahmoud Al-Bakr, in an attempt |
2018-05-26 | View |
Calls for the exhumation of the bodies of Palestinian families still buried under the rubble in Yarmouk campA number of Yarmouk camp residents also called for urgent appeals to remove the bodies of the Palestinian families still buried under the rubble of the Al-Sawwar Hall in Al-Orouba |
2018-05-25 | View |
Renewed calls for the release of 20 elderly Yarmouk camp residents who are detained by the regime for more than seven daysA number of activists and residents of Yarmouk camp renewed their appeal to all human rights and humanitarian organizations and the United Nations, to pressure the Syrian regime to release |
2018-05-25 | View |
Activists denounce the silence of the Palestinian factions towards what is happening in Yarmouk camp in DamascusActivists from Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees denounced the silence of the Palestinian factions on the damage and theft taking place in Yarmouk camp, considering this as a denigration of |
2018-05-25 | View |
The looting eats the green and the land in the destroyed Yarmouk campVideos and pictures have been published recently on social media, showing the Syrian regime forces stealing the houses and properties of the Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk camp, without fear or |
2018-05-25 | View |
A statement issued by the forcibly displaced from Yarmouk camp to northern SyriaIn the north of Syria, the forcibly displaced Palestinian refugees from Yarmouk camp to the Syrian north, appealed in a statement which reached the Action Group, to the Palestinian people |
2018-05-25 | View |
“Nady Khaled Al-Khaled’s” family renews its appeal to reach the missing body of its son in TurkeyThe family of the refugee "Nady Khaled Al-Khaled" from the residents of Jaramana camp, and born in 1977, renewed its appeal to all the official and active authorities in Turkey |
2018-05-24 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon demand UNRWA to intervene to stop the looting and confiscation in Yarmouk campIn Lebanon, hundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria to Lebanon have called on all international actors and human rights organizations, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for |
2018-05-24 | View |
A displaced resident of Yarmouk camp drowns near Deir Balout camp in northern SyriaIn the Syrian north, elderly man “Abu Aziz Al-Shehaby,” displaced from south Damascus to the Deir Balout camp in the Syrian north, drowned to death while trying to save |
2018-05-24 | View |
Al-Amry: asks the head of the Syrian regime to intervene to stop the looting of Yarmouk houses“Mohammed Al-Amry,” member of what is known as the National Reconciliation Commission in Yarmouk camp and the southern region, demanded the Syrian President “Bashar Al-Assad,” to intervene to |
2018-05-24 | View |
Majdalani: The Palestinian leadership attaches special importance to discussing the convening of an international conference to finance the reconstruction of Yarmouk campAhmed Majdalani, Member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, asserted that "The Palestinian leadership attaches particular importance to the search for an international conference, to finance |
2018-05-24 | View |
The regime arrests a number of elderly people from Yarmouk camp, including members of the Palestinian National AuthorityThe Action Group has received reports that the Syrian regime arrested almost twenty elderly people from Yarmouk camp, yesterday. On its part, media sources told the Action Group that among |
2018-05-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 23, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3761, including 466 women 1677 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-05-23 | View |
An appeal to identify a girl found on the buses carrying the displaced from the south of Damascus to the Syrian northIn northern Syria, displaced people in Qalaat al-Madiq, located in Sahl Al-Ghab in Idlib, appealed to all the people and activists, to identify the girl "Rukaya," the owner of |
2018-05-23 | View |
UNRWA: The scale of the destruction in Yarmouk camp makes the return of its residents extremely difficultUNRWA spokesman, Chris Ganes, said in a statement that the scale of the destruction in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, makes the return of its residents extremely difficult |
2018-05-23 | View |
UN: Hardly any building in Yarmouk camp has not been damaged or destroyedThe United Nations Organization stated on Monday that Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus is “in total destruction.” This came during a press conference that was held in |
2018-05-23 | View |
The looting of the Palestinian refugees’ houses in Yarmouk camp occurs with the coordination of the regime’s officers and the affiliated factionsThe houses and shops of the Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk camp, south of Damascus, are being subjected to large-scale looting and theft, after the Syrian regime forces and the Palestinian |
2018-05-23 | View |
Distribution of food aid to the Palestinian-Syrian families in the Ottoman cityIn Turkey, the "iHH" Foundation, in cooperation with the Kheir Umma Charity, distributed food baskets to the Palestinian-Syrian families displaced to Ottoman city, yesterday 20th of May, with the aim |
2018-05-22 | View |
The Charitable Association distributes its aid to a number of Palestinian families in the suburbs of DamascusAs part of the Ramadan 2018 project package, the Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief distributed its assistance to a number of the most needy Palestinian families in the suburbs of |
2018-05-22 | View |
Abd El-Hady: The reconstruction of Yarmouk camp will be undertaken by the Syrian state in cooperation with UNRWAThe Director of the Political Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Syria, Anwar Abd El-Hady, told the Syrian newspaper, Al-Watan, that the reconstruction of Yarmouk camp will be undertaken |
2018-05-22 | View |
The regime forces loot Palestine Hospital and expel the Palestinian Red Crescent crewsEyewitnesses stated that the Syrian forces began to loot medical equipment from Palestine Hospital, in the destroyed Yarmouk camp, after ISIS withdrew from the camp and the regime controlled it |
2018-05-22 | View |
Five unidentified bodies found under the rubble in Yarmouk campNews from the Yarmouk camp reported that five bodies were found under the rubble of the destruction, while four wounded were transferred to hospitals in the capital Damascus. The bodies |
2018-05-22 | View |
After 33 days of its bombardment, the Syrian regime controls Yarmouk camp and 3 bodies are removed from under the rubbleThe Syrian regime forces announced its total control of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad neighborhood in the south of Damascus. The Syrian news agency SANA stated that |
2018-05-22 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians in Austria commemorate the NakbaA number of Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Austria took part in a mass demonstration in support of Al-Awda March in the capital Vienna. They affirmed during their participation their right to |
2018-05-21 | View |
Pages affiliated to the regime recognize the phenomenon of defamation in Yarmouk camp and demand the accountability of the perpetratorsA number of Facebook pages, supportive of the Syrian regime, revealed that members of the regime and the Palestinian factions loyal to it, tare continuing to steal the houses of |
2018-05-21 | View |
Massive destruction of Yarmouk camp, lanes and houses brought to the ground and families still under the rubbleMassive destruction has been caused to Yarmouk camp, as a result of the violent military operation launched by the Syrian regime on the southern region of Damascus on the 19th |
2018-05-21 | View |
ISIS burns its headquarters in the south of DamascusISIS burning its headquarters in Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad neighborhood in preparation for the evacuation of the area and its exit from the south of Damascus, to the areas |
2018-05-21 | View |
Despite the silence of the regime and its denial of reaching an agreement with ISIS ... preparations for the evacuation of members of ISIS from the south of DamascusThe Syrian regime, through its official media, continues to deny reaching any agreement with ISIS for the departure of its elements from southern Damascus to the Syrian Badia. According to |
2018-05-21 | View |
The war forces the Palestinian-Syrian children to leave school and seek workThe war in Syria was not limited to the victims, the wounded and the displaced, but extended to threaten the future of hundreds of children who were forced by the |
2018-05-20 | View |
The Syrian regime renews its shelling of Deraa camp in south SyriaThe Syrian regime and the factions affiliated to it, renewed their targeting of the Deraa refugee camp in southern Syria and the Sad Road neighborhood, with mortar shells, resulting in |
2018-05-20 | View |
Calls from Yarmouk to stop the shelling and rescue civilians, and conflicting news about an agreement in Yarmouk campThe residents of the Yarmouk camp, besieged by the warring parties in the camp, appealed for a humanitarian truce and a cessation of shelling, to open humanitarian corridors to rescue |
2018-05-20 | View |
UN: Most of the victims and besieged in the south of Damascus are Palestinian refugeesThe UN expressed its concern about the safety of civilians in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad area, south of Damascus, on Friday. This came at a |
2018-05-20 | View |
10 civilians die after the bombardment of Yarmouk camp in DamascusActivists in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees confirmed the death of dozens of civilians from the camp, including five refugees from the Nabolsy family: “Kamal Nabolsy,” “Odai Nabolsy,” |
2018-05-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 18, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3782, including 467 women 1677 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-05-19 | View |
A number of food baskets distributed to the residents of Sebline in LebanonIn Lebanon, the Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, with the support of the Islamic Relief, distributed 300 food baskets equally, to the displaced from Syria and the people in the |
2018-05-19 | View |
Residents of Sabinah camp protest in solidarity with Jerusalem and GazaDozens of children from the Sabinah camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus, participated in a march through the streets of the camp, where its participants expressed their |
2018-05-19 | View |
Reports of dead and wounded civilians following the targeting of a shelter in Yarmouk campThe Syrian regime and the Palestinian groups loyal to it, with Russian support, continue for the 30th consecutive day, their violent air and land bombardment of Yarmouk camp, AL-Hajar Al-Aswad |
2018-05-19 | View |
Three victims, including a child, after the Syrian regime’s bombardment of Yarmouk campThree Palestinian refugees, including a child and an elderly person, have died following the continuous shelling of Yarmouk camp and the south of Damascus. They are: 6-year-old “Baraa Al-Khayaly,” |
2018-05-19 | View |
Distribution of food baskets to the displaced from the south of Damascus, in Azaaz camp, in the northern suburbs of AleppoThe Palestinian-Syrian Authority for Relief and Development, in coordination with the Kheir Umma charity and Attaa organization, distributed food baskets to the displaced people of south Damascus and Yarmouk camp |
2018-05-18 | View |
Ramadan approaches the Palestinian-Syrians amid being divided across the continents of the world, because of the warThe holy month of Ramadan falls on Palestinian refugees, while they are suffering from great dispersion and separation, because of the ongoing war in Syria. They have been dispersed across |
2018-05-18 | View |
In a state of anxiety and unrest: The Palestinians of the Jileen camp live in dire humanitarian and security conditionsIn south Syria, hundreds of Palestinian families living in the town and camp of Jileen, located in the Yarmouk Basin, in the western suburbs of Deraa, are suffering of extremely |
2018-05-18 | View |
As the shelling continues ... humanitarian crises threaten the lives of civilians in Yarmouk campThe Syrian regime army continues its violent air and artillery bombardment on Yarmouk camp, Al-Hajar Al-Aswad and Al-Tadamon, for the 29th consecutive day, in a military operation aimed at expelling |
2018-05-18 | View |
The second death of a heart attack, among the displaced refugees from Yarmouk camp to the north of SyriaPalestinian refugee “Amer Aqr,” who was displaced from Yarmouk camp to Jindaris camp, has died of a heart attack, which led to his immediate death. Aqr is the second |
2018-05-18 | View |
More Palestinian-Syrian refugees receive Swedish and Dutch nationalitiesRecent months have seen a significant rise in the number of Palestinian-Syrian refugees, who have received the Swedish and Dutch nationalities, after they achieved the legal conditions for obtaining them |
2018-05-17 | View |
Palestinians in Syria commemorate the 70th anniversary of the NakbaThe residents of Hossaineyya camp, Deir Balout camp, Neirab camp, Azaaz, Khan Al-Sheih, Khan Danon and Al-Aedin in Homs, commemorated the 70th anniversary of their Nakba, despite being subjected to |
2018-05-17 | View |
Syrian security releases a resident of Al-Aedin camp in HomsSyrian security released Palestinian refugee, “Shadi Bakra,” from Al-Aedin camp in Homs, on Tuesday May 15th, 2018, following his detention for almost six years. On their part, the residents |
2018-05-17 | View |
Continued shelling and clashes between the security forces and ISIS in Yarmouk campYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus was subjected to ariel and artillery bombardments, targeting different areas of the camp. This coincided with the outbreak of violent clashes between the |
2018-05-17 | View |
A Palestinian dies after a mortar shell falls on the Victoria Bridge in DamascusPalestinian refugee “Nedal Mahmoud,” from the Sabinah camp in the suburbs of Damascus, has died of his wounds, after a mortar shell fell on the Victoria Bridge in Damascus |
2018-05-17 | View |
Poor medical services threaten the lives of dozens of patients in Deir Balout campThe displaced in the Deir Balout camp expressed their fear over the lives of dozens of ill people inside the camp, due to the poor medical services and the availability |
2018-05-17 | View |
The Palestinian Syrians in Lebanon participate in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Nakba of PalestineIn Lebanon, hundreds of Palestinian-Syrians and the local work committees concerned with the affairs of the Palestinian refugees displaced from Syria to Lebanon, participated in marking the 70th anniversary of |
2018-05-16 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian refugees protest in Aleppo, commemorate the Nakba and in solidarity with the GazaIn Aleppo, dozens of the residents of Neirab camp for Palestinian refugees protested in the streets of the camp yesterday evening, in which they asserted on their support to their |
2018-05-16 | View |
“Charitable Association” continues to provide assistance to the displaced from Yarmouk to the neighboring townsThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief continues to provide its urgent, relief assistance to the displaced families from Yarmouk camp to the neighboring towns in south Damascus. The Charitable Association’s |
2018-05-16 | View |
Renewed aerial and artillery bombardment of Yarmouk camp in DamascusYarmouk camp was hit by aerial and artillery bombardments, targeting different areas, causing destruction to civilian houses. This coincided with the outbreak of violent clashes between the Syrian regime forces |
2018-05-16 | View |
A member of Yarmouk refugee camp dies after being shot by a gendarme, while attempting to enter the Turkish territoryPalestinian refugee “Seado Hassan Zaghmout,” from Yarmouk camp, died after he was shot by the Turkish gendarmes while trying to enter the Turkish territory, bringing the number of Palestinian |
2018-05-16 | View |
After days of his displacement from Yarmouk camp, a Palestinian refugee dies of a heart attackPalestinian refugee “Mohannad Sekhneeny,” died immediately of a heart attack. Mohannad was one of thousands of the residents of Yarmouk camp and the south of Damascus, who were displaced |
2018-05-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 14, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3745, including 467 women 1676 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-05-15 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians participate in Al-Awda march in MunichA number of Palestinian refugees from Syria participated in a sit-in, in support of the Awda March, in the German city of Munich. They stressed during their participation, their right |
2018-05-15 | View |
The regime intensifies its air raids and bombardment of Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-AswadThe warplanes intensified their air raids on Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad yesterday, causing more destruction to the area. The Action Group’s correspondent stated that the Syrian air force launched |
2018-05-15 | View |
A member of Liwaa Al-Quds dies in the battles south of DamascusPalestinian “Omar Taher Abu Darwish,” born in 1985 and resident of Al-Hossaineyya camp, died on the 13th of May 2018, while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in the |
2018-05-15 | View |
A girl in Deraa camp dies from the injuries she sustained by the shelling“Zain Sham Ramy Al-Ayesh,” a Palestinian girl, has died of her injuries, after the Syrian regime forces and the Palestinian factions affiliated to it bombarded the neighborhoods of Deraa |
2018-05-15 | View |
Charitable Association continues to support the displaced from Yarmouk camp in the neighboring townsThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief continued its humanitarian support to the displaced Palestinians from Yarmouk camp and the neighboring towns of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm, who are suffering |
2018-05-14 | View |
Family fragmentation is a tragedy experienced by thousands of Palestinian-Syrian familiesThousands of Palestinian families living in Syria are suffering of family fragmentation, who were dispersed across the world, which poses great economic, legal and psychological challenges. Most of the family |
2018-05-14 | View |
Yarmouk camp students leave Yelda to Damascus to submit their examsDozens of students of the Al-Jaramq alternative school left through the Beit Sahm crossing, south of Damascus, to the centers of residence at the Palestine Institute, Said Al-Aas Institute and |
2018-05-14 | View |
Figures: The number of displacement buses from the towns of south Damascus towards the Syrian northThe Action Group said that the number of displaced from the towns of the south of Damascus, who arrived in the north of Syria reached more than 9 thousand people |
2018-05-14 | View |
Air raids and continuous artillery shelling on Yarmouk camp and members of the regime steal its homesThe Syrian and Russian warplanes targeted a number of neighborhoods in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in south Damascus. It also bombarded the camp with rockets and artillery shells, leaving |
2018-05-14 | View |
A displaced Palestinian family from Yarmouk camp gives birth to twins in the northern Syrian city of AzazA Palestinian family displaced from Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, to the town of Azaz in the Syrian north, gave birth to twins on the day of their |
2018-05-13 | View |
After five days of waiting, the Turkish authorities allow the entry of a bus carrying displaced refugees from south DamascusIn the north of Syria, the Turkish authorities allowed the entry of the fifth batch of displaced persons from Yarmouk camp and the south of Damascus, after being prevented from |
2018-05-13 | View |
Two civilians injured during the bombardment of Deraa campThe Syrian regime forces and the Palestinian factions affiliated to it, bombarded Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria, with mortar shells, injuring a woman and her daughter from |
2018-05-13 | View |
For the 24th consecutive day, the bombardments and air raids targeting Yarmouk camp in Damascus continueThe Syrian and Russian warplanes launched air raids on Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees and the neighborhood of Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, in an attempt to open the way for the forces |
2018-05-13 | View |
Three elderly people from Yarmouk camp die of the regime’s gunshots near Al-Orouba checkpointThe Action Group received reports that three Palestinian refugees from Yarmouk camp died, after being shot by members of the regime’s army, while they were gathered with dozens of civilians |
2018-05-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 11, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3742, including 467 women 1676 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-05-12 | View |
Turkey donates 10 million dollars to UNRWAThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), announced that it has received financial support from Turkey, of $10 million to support the |
2018-05-12 | View |
About 1,000 Palestinian-Syrians in Gaza suffer from extremely poor living conditionsIn the Gaza Strip, about one thousand Palestinian-Syrian refugees, who returned to the Strip because of the war in Syria, are experiencing extremely bad living and economic conditions, because of |
2018-05-12 | View |
Air and artillery bombardments target Yarmouk camp and Palestine MosqueThe regime forces renewed their bombardment of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, causing damage and destruction to the civilian houses. Pictures published by residents of the camp show |
2018-05-12 | View |
Three Palestinians die due to the bombardment of south DamascusPalestinian refugee “Hazar Mansour” and her daughter “Susan” have died, after a warplane bombarded a residential building in Al-Tadamon neighborhood, neighboring to Yarmouk camp, in the south of Damascus. There |
2018-05-12 | View |
Syrian security forcibly hides Palestinian doctor “Alaa El-Din Youssef” for the sixth yearThe Syrian security systems continue to detain the Palestinian refugee Doctor, “Alaa El-Din Youssef,” for the sixth consecutive year, were he was arrested at the checkpoint at the beginning |
2018-05-11 | View |
The residents of Khan Danon camp complain of the expensive prices and lack of basic servicesThe residents of the Khan Danon refugee camp are suffering from miserable living conditions, as a result of the lack of basic services in it, where the residents suffer from |
2018-05-11 | View |
Rocket bombardment targets the Sad Road neighborhood in south SyriaIn south Syria, the Syrian regime forces bombarded the Sad Road neighborhood in Deraa, south of Syria, with surface-to-surface missiles and a number of mortar shells, causing destruction and damage |
2018-05-11 | View |
Miserable suffering of the refugees displaced from Yarmouk camp to the north of SyriaDozens of Palestinian refugee families displaced from Yarmouk camp to the Syrian north, are suffering from miserable humanitarian conditions because of the absence of the basic services from the shelter |
2018-05-11 | View |
For the 22nd day, air and missile bombardment of Yarmouk campThe Syrian warplanes launched violent airstrikes yesterday on ISIS, in Yarmouk camp and Al-Tadamon neighborhood, while the columns of smoke were seen above the sky of that area. While the |
2018-05-11 | View |
45 Palestinian-Syrians died in April 2018, while 13 died during the same month in 2017The Action Group’s Monitoring and Documentation Team said that it documented the death of 45 Palestinian refugees in April 2018, while 13 victims died in the same month last year |
2018-05-10 | View |
Lebanon: UNRWA announces its re-coverage of natural birthsUNRWA announced in a statement it published on the 9th of May, that it will resume the coverage of natural births as of May 1, 2018, after receiving a new |
2018-05-10 | View |
The displaced from Yarmouk organize a sit-in against Turkey banning them from entering the town of Al-Baab in AleppoIn Aleppo, the displaced Palestinian refugees from the towns of south Damascus (Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm), to the Syrian north, organized a sit-in at the entrances of the town |
2018-05-10 | View |
Ongoing air raids on Yarmouk camp, Al-Hajar Al-Aswad and Al-Tadamon for the 21st dayThe Syrian regime forces continue their military campaign for the 21st consecutive day, by launching air raids and bombarding Yarmouk camp and the neighborhoods of Al-Hajar Al-Aswad and Al-Tadamon with |
2018-05-10 | View |
A Palestinian refugee dies during an explosion that hit the Maysaat Square in the capital DamascusPalestinian refugee “Bassel El-Desouky,” Professor and Teaching Assistant at the University of Damascus, died of his wounds following an explosion in Maysaat Square in Damascus. The explosion that shook |
2018-05-10 | View |
The military operations in Yarmouk reveal the displacement of 7000 people, of which 70% are PalestiniansSpokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General, Stephen Dugrick, announced in a press release he distributed to journalists in the organization’s headquarters in New York, that the Office for the Coordination |
2018-05-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 08, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3736, including 467 women 1676 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-05-09 | View |
The Action Group: 23 civilians and 22 Palestinian militants were killed in Syria during April 2018The Action Group revealed that the number of victims who died during April 2018 was 42 refugees, including 23 civilians (51.11%) and 22 militants (48.89%). The Group noted |
2018-05-09 | View |
On the impact of the air raids, violent clashes break out between the regime and ISIS in the south of DamascusThe town of Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, neighboring to Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, witnessed the outbreak of violent fighting between the Syrian regime forces and ISIS, in conjunction with |
2018-05-09 | View |
Civilians in Yarmouk camp make an appeal from under the rubble, to save their livesIn the same context, more than 45 civilians stranded under the rubble of their houses in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, appealed to all human rights institutions, civil defense organizations |
2018-05-09 | View |
The Action Group documents the names of 40 Palestinians who have died since the start of the military campaign on Yarmouk campThe Action Group’s Monitoring and Documentation Team revealed that it documented the death of 40 Palestinian refugees, since the Syrian regime first launched its military campaign on Yarmouk camp and |
2018-05-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 07, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3735, including 467 women 1676 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-05-08 | View |
Significant participation of Palestinian-Syrians in the Al-Awda Festival, in south TurkeyIn Turkey, a number of Palestinian-Syrian refugees participated in the Al-Awda Festival organized by the Turkish Association for Solidarity with Palestine ‘FIDDAR,’ the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad and |
2018-05-08 | View |
Regime forces allow dozens of civilians to cross from Yarmouk camp to YeldaThe Syrian regime allowed more than 60 civilians, including children, women and elderly people, to cross from Yarmouk camp to the neighboring town of Yelda, after being detained a few |
2018-05-08 | View |
Continuous bombardment of Yarmouk camp amid violent clashesThe Syrian warplanes launched its air raids on Yarmouk camp and the neighborhoods of Al-Hajar Al-Aswad and Al-Tadamon. It also targeted the mentioned neighborhoods with artillery and rocket-propelled grenades, causing |
2018-05-08 | View |
Activists accuse the PLO and Palestinian factions of neglecting the crisis in Yarmouk campPalestinian activists and residents have accused the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian factions, of neglecting the crisis of Yarmouk camp and its trapped and displaced residents all around Syria |
2018-05-08 | View |
Facebook closes the “Yarmouk Camp News” pageThe management of the social networking site "Facebook" closed the "Yarmouk Camp News" page, which reports the news of the Palestinian camps in general, and Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees |
2018-05-07 | View |
The displaced from Yarmouk camp organize a sit-in in the city of Al-Bab in Aleppo, and make an appealIn north Syria, the Palestinian refugees displaced from the southern towns of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm to the Syrian north, organized a sit-in in the city of Al-Bab in |
2018-05-07 | View |
Urgent call to save over 15 civilians buried under the rubble in Yarmouk campActivists stated that there are still many civilians stranded in their houses or in the cellars, noting that two of those cellars are under the rubble and there are no |
2018-05-07 | View |
Explosive barrels and air raids on Yarmouk camp, and violent clashes on all its axesIn south Damascus, the Syrian and Russian warplanes launched air raids on Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, targeting the sites and headquarters of ISIS with explosive barrels and rockets, killing |
2018-05-07 | View |
Palestinian refugees die as a result of the war in SyriaPalestinian refugee “Bassam Al-Najy” died after the Syrian regime bombarded one of the cellars in Street 15, in the besieged Yarmouk camp. |
2018-05-07 | View |
45 Palestinian-Syrians died in April 2018The Action Group’s Monitoring and Documentation Team announced that 45 Palestinian refugees died in April 2018, of which 20 people died of gunshot wounds, 18 died as a result of |
2018-05-07 | View |
A Palestinian detainee seen at the Mezzeh branch in DamascusOne of the detainees released from the prisons of the Syrian regime confirmed that he saw the Palestinian refugee “Feras Abd El Razak Azouz,” in prison, who was a |
2018-05-06 | View |
Calls for the assistance of a Palestinian-Syrian who is in urgent need of the expansion of his heart vesselsIn Lebanon, 61-year-old Palestinian-Syrian refugee “Aly Nabolsy,” from Az Zyabeyeh in the suburbs of Damascus, who was displaced to the Ain Al-Hilwah camp in Sidon, south of Lebanon, is |
2018-05-06 | View |
Reports of casualties and injuries under the rubble, following an air raid on Yarmouk campThe Action Group was informed that warplanes launched a raid on one of the residential buildings in Street 15, near to Al-Quds Mosque, causing a number of deaths and casualties |
2018-05-06 | View |
A girl from Yarmouk camp dies after the bombardment of Al-Ja'una neighborhood“Sarah,” a girl from Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, as a result of a head injury she received in the heavy bombardment targeting one of the cellars in Al-Ja' |
2018-05-06 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies while fighting in Yarmouk campPalestinian refugee “Othman Nour El-Din Khattab” has died while fighting with the factions loyal to the Syrian regime in the ongoing clashes in Yarmouk camp, against ISIS. He was a |
2018-05-06 | View |
On World Press Freedom Day, the Action Group: dozens of Palestinian journalists have died or been arrested while covering the truth in SyriaOn the eve of World Press Freedom Day, AGPS said it documented the death and arrest of dozens of Palestinian journalists for participating in sharing the truth of the camps |
2018-05-06 | View |
An appeal to provide for the treatment of a displaced Palestinian-Syrian in LebanonIn Lebanon, the parents of ill, Palestinian-Syrian, “Ahmed Samer Hussien,” appealed to the relief Societies, National Work Committees, the Palestinian Embassy in Lebanon and UNRWA, to provide care and |
2018-05-05 | View |
With their lenses, members of the regime steal the houses of Yarmouk campMedia outlets close to the Syrian regime have been circulating on social networking sites, a video clip documenting the members of the regime while stealing civilian houses in Yarmouk camp |
2018-05-05 | View |
Second batch of displaced persons from the towns of south Damascus leave towards the Syrian northThe second convoy of displaced persons from the south of Damascus left for the Syrian north yesterday afternoon. 11 buses carried a total of 618 people; 240 men, 254 women |
2018-05-05 | View |
Heavy air and artillery bombardments target Yarmouk camp, amid ongoing clashesYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus was subjected to heavy shelling by aircrafts and heavy artilleries, aimed at different areas. In south Damascus, sounds of violent explosions were heard |
2018-05-05 | View |
United Nations: The Syrian regime is preventing the entrance of assistance to Yarmouk campJan Egeland, Special Adviser to the UN Special Envoy in Syria, Staffan de Mistura said that the Syrian regime is banning the entrance of any assistance into Yarmouk camp for |
2018-05-05 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian refugee “Omar Hegazy” for the sixth yearThe Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian refugee, “Omar Jacob Hegazy,” born in 1975, for the sixth consecutive year. He was arrested by the Syrian security forces on the |
2018-05-04 | View |
Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees bombarded with mortarsIn south Syria, Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees was bombarded with a number of mortar shells and ground shots by the Syrian regime, which targeted different areas in the camp |
2018-05-04 | View |
After their detention for several hours, the Syrian regime returns 60 Palestinians to Yarmouk campAccording to our correspondent, the Syrian regime returned 60 Palestinian refugees, mostly women and children, to Yarmouk camp and refused to allow them to enter Yelda, after they were detained |
2018-05-04 | View |
Violent fighting amid reports of the progression of the Syrian regime forces in south DamascusAccording to the Action Group’s correspondent, the warplanes launched air raids on Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad neighborhood, targeting different areas in the region. This coincided with clashes described as |
2018-05-04 | View |
New displacement of Palestinians from Damascus on the impact of continuous shelling10 buses carrying members of the armed Syrian opposition and their families have exited south Damascus, heading to the north of Syria through the Beit Sahm corridors, within an agreement |
2018-05-04 | View |
BBC: Education rates in Yarmouk camp are highest in the Middle EastAl-Arabiya channel broadcasted a report in which it said that the education rates in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in south Damascus, established in 1957, according to the BBC channel |
2018-05-03 | View |
Activists: the implementation of the agreement on the exit of armed opposition factions from the towns of south Damascus will begin tomorrowActivists told the Action Group that the exit of the members of the armed Syrian opposition groups will begin on Thursday ⅗, where the members will leave with their families |
2018-05-03 | View |
An open letter from the besieged in Yarmouk camp to the leaders of the Palestinian peopleThe remaining members of Yarmouk camp sent an open letter to the PLO, the Palestinian factions and embassy, the national action groups and the Palestinian Refugee Authority, demanding that those |
2018-05-03 | View |
Shelling and continuous clashes in Yarmouk and the regime raises its flag above the camp courtYarmouk camp witnessed continued air raids the outbreak of violent confrontations between ISIS and members of the Syrian regime forces and the Palestinian factions affiliated to it. The clashes erupted |
2018-05-03 | View |
A Palestinian refugee dies while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in Al-QadamPalestinian refugee “Hussien Shaaban,” a member of the tenth band in the Syrian army, has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in Al-Qadam neighborhood, south of Damascus |
2018-05-03 | View |
The Syrian regime detains 60 Palestinians during their exit from Yarmouk camp and demands a shotgun in return for the release of each personThe Syrian regime forces arrested 60 Palestinian refugees, mostly women and children, while they tried to depart through the Orouba checkpoint, dividing between the besieged Yarmouk camp, in the direction |
2018-05-03 | View |
Japan donates 10 million dollars to UNRWAMedia agencies quoted the Japanese government’s intention to donate $10 million to UNRWA, in order to assist in the provision of aid to the Palestinian refugees affected by the war |
2018-05-02 | View |
5 buses carrying 200 fighters of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham leaves Yarmouk camp to IdlibRegarding the implementation of the first phase of the agreement concluded last Monday, between the forces of the Syrian regime and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, which ordered the latter to leave |
2018-05-02 | View |
Fighter in the Popular Front-General Command dies and 12 others injuredThe Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine announced that about 12 of its members and leaders were injured. They are: “Badr Ahmed Jibril,” Member of the Central Committee |
2018-05-02 | View |
The regime uses mine-sweeping machines to target Yarmouk camp in DamascusThe regime's army used minesweepers that fired UR77 explosive cartridges during its bombardment of Yarmouk camp, yesterday evening. According to our correspondent, the minesweepers throw explosive hoses, causing massive |
2018-05-02 | View |
Air raids targets Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad in south DamascusThe Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (General Command) has mourned the death of one of its fighters on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in the |
2018-05-02 | View |
The bodies of civilians in Yarmouk camp await their removal from under the rubbleThe Action Group’s correspondent reported that a big number of civilian bodies remain under the rubble in Yarmouk camp, noting that over 20 bodies are still buried under their houses |
2018-05-02 | View |
"English Release" The Action Group and rights organizations provide a joint report on the crisis of Yarmouk camp to the international bodiesThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria, the Center for Democratic Republic Studies and the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression, have prepared a joint informative report in |
2018-05-01 | View |
Palestinian family from Yarmouk camp appeals to reveal the fate of their sonThe family of Palestinian refugee “Jamal Abu Seyam,” from Yarmouk camp in Damascus, appealed to the rights and human rights organizations, to intervene to identify the fate of their |
2018-05-01 | View |
The regime arrests a resident of Yarmouk camp while he attempted to leave to YeldaThe Syrian regime forces arrested Palestinian refugee, “Mahmoud Omar,” while trying to get out of Yarmouk camp through the Orouba checkpoint, to Yelda. The Syrian opposition forces handed over |
2018-05-01 | View |
New raids on Yarmouk camp after the spread of the regime’s forces on the contact axes between Yelda and the campThe Syrian and Russian warplanes launched news air raids on Yarmouk camp, Al-Hajar Al-Aswad and Al-Tadamon, in addition to artillery and mortar shelling, causing more destruction to the civilian houses |
2018-05-01 | View |
Resident of Sabinah dies during the fighting in south DamascusPalestinian “Majd Ahmed Awad,” resident of Sabinah, died during the ongoing fighting in the Qadam neighborhood in the south of Damascus, between the Syrian regime forces and the Palestinian |
2018-05-01 | View |
The departure of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham from Yarmouk camp to Idlib, agreedHayat Tahrir Al-Sham has reached an agreement with the Syrian regime and the Irani side, which rules for the departure of the fighters with their families from the areas of |
2018-05-01 | View |
Khair Umma continues to provide relief assistance to the displaced from Yarmouk camp in YeldaAmong its campaign “Urgent Help for the Afflicted from Yarmouk,” the Khair Umma Foundation continued to distributed its meals to those displaced from Yarmouk camp to the towns of |
2018-04-30 | View |
The regime reopens the Babilla-Sidi Makdad checkpoint, 11 days after its closureThe Syrian regime forces reopened the Babilla-Sidi Makdad barrier separating between the towns of south Damascus and the capital, for the movement of the people entering and leaving the capital |
2018-04-30 | View |
The opposition delegation in the south of Damascus announces reaching an agreement with the regime and the Russian sideThe Representative Committee of the towns of south Damascus, Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm, announced reaching an agreement with the Russian side and the Syrian regime, to allow the departure |
2018-04-30 | View |
Air raids, bombardments and violent fighting in Yarmouk camp, south of DamascusThe Action Group’s correspondent said that the Syrian and Russian warplanes launched air strikes on the residential buildings of Yarmouk camp, Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, Al-Qadam and Al-Tadamon for the eleventh consecutive |
2018-04-30 | View |
Yarmouk camp is living its most difficult days on the impact of unstoppable air raids, shelling and destruction for the eleventh dayYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus is living its most difficult days, resulting from the air strikes, rocket shelling and explosive barrels that have not subsided for 11 days |
2018-04-30 | View |
The Committee for Monitoring Refugees from Syria to Gaza condemns the systematic destruction of Yarmouk campThe Committee for Monitoring Refugees from Syria to Gaza condemned the systematic destruction of what remains of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees and its lanes, of people and stones. It |
2018-04-29 | View |
A call for solidarity with Yarmouk camp in the northern Palestinian city of HaifaUnder the slogan “Yarmouk you are not alone,” the Haifa Movement and Palestinian activists in the northern Palestinian city of Haifa, organized a solidarity stand with Yarmouk camp, and |
2018-04-29 | View |
15 Palestinian civilians died since the beginning of the military attack on Yarmouk campAGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team revealed that it documented the death of 15 Palestinian victims, since the beginning of the military operation launched by the Syrian regime forces on Yarmouk |
2018-04-29 | View |
After launching a surprise attack: ISIS takes control of the Japanese Hospital in east Yarmouk campISIS launched a surprise attack on the dawn of Saturday 27/04, on the center points of Jaish Al-Ababeel in the area dividing between Yelda and Yarmouk camp, which led to |
2018-04-29 | View |
Two Palestinian refugees die in the clashes of south DamascusPalestinian refugees “Mohammed Al-Hindi” and “Abd El-Rahman Hussien Al-Aydi,” have died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in the ongoing clashes in south Damascus, raising the number of |
2018-04-29 | View |
From under the rubble of Yarmouk camp… Mahmoud El-Baash and his family return to lifeThe Action Group’s correspondent has reported the rescue of the Palestinian refugee "Mahmoud El-Baash," his wife and his baby son “Rashed” on Friday 27th of April, fro under the |
2018-04-29 | View |
Important notice issued by the Action Group for Palestinians of SyriaThe Action Group - London The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria notes that it is not responsible for the placing of its name in any press release or material |
2018-04-29 | View |
FIDDAR and Turkish institutions call for a halt to the shelling of Yarmouk campThe Turkish Association for Solidarity with Palestine "FIDDAR" and a number of Turkish institutions (Özgür-Der, Mazlum Dar and ihak-iHH), demanded an end to the shelling of Yarmouk camp |
2018-04-28 | View |
9 days after its closure… the regime reopens the Babilla - Sidi Makdad checkpoint, in south DamascusThe Syrian regime allowed the entry of some food supplies to the towns of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm, neighboring to Yarmouk camp, yesterday morning. According to our correspondent, members |
2018-04-28 | View |
Activists: the absence of ambulance and civil defense teams in Yarmouk camp compounds fears for the lives of civiliansActivists told AGPS that ambulance and civil defense teams were absent from Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, due to the fact that most relief and community institutions stopped working inside |
2018-04-28 | View |
Member of the Palestinian Liberation Army dies in Jdeidat Artouz, in the suburbs of DamascusPalestinian refugee “Qassem Mohammad Aly,” member of the Palestinian Liberation Army, died on Wednesday 25/04/2018 evening, in Jdeidat Artouz, in the suburbs of Damascus, following a fight with members |
2018-04-28 | View |
In a new escalation… Yarmouk camp bombarded with cluster bombs and incendiary missilesOn the ninth day of the military operation on Yarmouk camp, the Russian and Syrian warplanes launched intensive air strikes causing extensive destruction in the camp, as well as the |
2018-04-28 | View |
Al-Wafaa and Khair Umma campaigns provide relief assistance to the people of Yarmouk campFor the fourth consecutive day, the European Al-Wafaa Campaign continues its relief campaign in south Damascus, where it distributed meals to approximately 900 people on Thursday 26/04, in addition to |
2018-04-27 | View |
The “Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad” calls for the protection of civilians in Yarmouk campThe spokesman for the "Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad" called the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, Ziad Al-Aloul, to provide protection for civilians in Yarmouk camp, through a Palestinian national |
2018-04-27 | View |
UNRWA: “Yarmouk camp and its residents suffered from indescribable pain”UNRWA expressed in a statement it issued yesterday, its deep concern about the escalation of fighting and the fate of thousands of Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk camp and the surrounding |
2018-04-27 | View |
A lost child from Yarmouk camp searches for his family“Mohammed Aly Abu Seyam,” a boy from the camp, was found lost in the neighboring town of Yelda, after losing his parents. He is a resident of the Hamdan |
2018-04-27 | View |
Artillery and missile attacks on south DamascusAfter a calm which lasted for several hours yesterday morning, the Syrian regime forces and the factions affiliated to it bombarded the Zein neighborhoods, south of the besieged Yarmouk camp |
2018-04-27 | View |
The Action Group and rights organizations provide a joint report on the crisis of Yarmouk camp to the international bodiesThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria, the Center for Democratic Republic Studies and the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression, have prepared a joint informative report in |
2018-04-27 | View |
Palestinian and Syrian journalists and figures: the destruction of Yarmouk camp has killed a witness of the Nakba and is the liquidation of the right of returnDozens of Palestinian and Syrian journalists and figures issue a press release on the events occuring in Yarmouk camp, in which they condemned the military operation launched by the Syrian |
2018-04-26 | View |
Hamas appeals to all parties to neutralize the Palestinians in the camps in SyriaHamas appealed to all parties to neutralize the Palestinian people in the camps of Syria, and ordered to not involve them in any of the events taking place there, as |
2018-04-26 | View |
ISIS releases a Palestinian in Yarmouk campISIS released Palestinian refugee “Bahaa Abu Kharoub” following his arrest for about 4 months. He was arrested in Yarmouk camp, on charges of communicating with Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham. |
2018-04-26 | View |
A suffocating siege on the south of Damascus, amid reports of an initial agreement between the regime, Russia and the Syrian oppositionThe remaining residents of Yarmouk camp and the towns of the southern region of Damascus, are living difficult days, because of the military campaign launched by the Syrian regime on |
2018-04-26 | View |
Targeting of Yarmouk camp continues and the Palestinian Forces Alliance states: measures will be taken to return the population to itYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees was subjected to air raids and violent bombardments yesterday, targeting the area surrounding Al-Orouba Street, resulting in significant damage to the buildings of the camp |
2018-04-26 | View |
Refugee “Salah Al-Abayat” dies in the bombardment of Yarmouk campPalestinian refugee “Salah Hassan Al-Abayat” has died after the area surrounding Palestine Gardens in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, was bombarded. This raises the number of victims who |
2018-04-26 | View |
The Action Group: The destruction of Yarmouk camp is worse than expected and reports suggest that more than 60% of its buildings have been destroyedThe Action Group has confirmed that the amount of destruction that has hit Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees has exceeded all expectations, pushing the Action Group and a number of |
2018-04-26 | View |
Al-Wafaa Campaign distributes relief aid to the displaced from Yarmouk camp to YeldaThe Action Group’s correspondent reported that the European Al-Wafaa Campaign provided food and relief assistance to the people of Yarmouk camp, who have been displaced to the town of Yelda |
2018-04-25 | View |
Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees bombarded with mortarsIn south Syria, Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees was bombarded with a number of mortar shells and ground shots, by the Syrian regime. Several areas of the camp were targeted |
2018-04-25 | View |
ISIS publishes pictures of the bodies of the regime’s fighters and spoils on the front of Al-QadamAamaq Agency, which is close to ISIS, published photographs and documents belonging to fighters of the regime forces, as a result of the violent clashes taking place in the south |
2018-04-25 | View |
The coalition of Palestinian forces in Syria doubts the presence of major destruction in Yarmouk camp and eyewitnesses confirm the destruction of most of its lanes and alleysThe leadership of the coalition of the Palestinian resistance forces in Syria, questioned at a meeting held yesterday in Damascus to discuss the situation in Yarmouk camp and the political |
2018-04-25 | View |
Activists demand the relief of those displaced from Yarmouk camp to the neighboring townsActivists in the neighboring towns to Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, called on all the international and national relief agencies, to make their efforts for the relief of |
2018-04-25 | View |
Bombardment of Yarmouk camp continues, killing 6 refugees and raising the death toll of the military operation to 29 victimsFor the sixth consecutive day, the Syrian regime’s warplanes and its artillery, with the support of its affiliated groups, continue to bombard Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, despite the massive |
2018-04-25 | View |
ATM cards for the Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon, packagedIn Lebanon, UNRWA packaged the ATM cards for the Palestinian refugees displaced from Syria to Lebanon. A sum of $100 was given as rent allowance to each Palestinian refugee family |
2018-04-24 | View |
Activists in Palestine stand in solidarity with Yarmouk campA number of activists in Palestine expressed their solidarity with the residents of Yarmouk camp, amid the military operations and violent bombardments that have led to the destruction of large |
2018-04-24 | View |
Dozens of elderly people are living under the bombardments in Yarmouk camp and calls urge their immediate releaseActivists confirmed to the Action Group for Palestinians in Syria, that the lives of dozens of elderly people living in Yarmouk camp are at risk, because of their inability to |
2018-04-24 | View |
Syrian planes throw publications above the areas controlled by ISIS, demanding that they surrenderThe Syrian army’s helicopters threw a group of publications above the areas controlled by ISIS in Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, which contained messages demanding the armed members of ISIS |
2018-04-24 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in south DamascusPages close to the Syrian regime reported the death of Palestinian refugee, “Ahmed Elyan,” while he was fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in the Qadam neighborhood, in south |
2018-04-24 | View |
ISIS executes a Palestinian refugee who fought alongside the Syrian regime forcesISIS has executed Palestinian refugee “Khaled Adnan Ahmed,” born in 1982 and resident of Al-Hossaineyya camp, after he was captured while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in the |
2018-04-24 | View |
For the fifth consecutive day… the violent bombardment of Yarmouk camp continues and the PLO demands its cessationFor the fifth consecutive day, the Syrian regime continues to bombard the neighborhoods of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, using different kinds of weapons. The camp is subjected to aerial |
2018-04-24 | View |
Wafaa: demands the cessation of military operations in Yarmouk camp and the opening of safe corridors for civiliansThe European Wafaa Campaign called on all military parties to an immediate cessation of hostilities in Yarmouk camp and its surrounding in the south of the Syrian capital, Damascus. The |
2018-04-23 | View |
The Association of Palestinian Scholars Abroad condemns the systematic destruction and ongoing massacre in Yarmouk campThe Association of Muslim Scholars Abroad condemned with the strongest terms, the continued air raids performed by the Russian and Syrian warplanes on Yarmouk camp and the southern region of |
2018-04-23 | View |
Abd El-Hady: The Syrian state confirmed its keenness on the residential areas and infrastructure in Yarmouk campThe Director General of the Political Department of the PLO in Syria, Ambassador “Anwar Abd El-Hady,” said that the Syrian air strikes on the positions of ISIS in Yarmouk |
2018-04-23 | View |
The regime forces capture Palestinian “Wassim Ghoneim,” a member of ISISThe Syrian regime forces and Palestinian factions loyal to it announced that they captured Palestinian “Wassim Ghoneim,” one of the fighters of ISIS, on the axis of Yelda - |
2018-04-23 | View |
The bombardment of Yarmouk camp continues for the fourth day in a row, amid continuous silenceFor the fourth consecutive day, Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus has been bombarded continuously with the Russian and Syrian airplanes and artillery rockets, where the Russian and Syrian |
2018-04-23 | View |
11 Palestinian refugees died in the ongoing clashes in south DamascusThe Action Group’s Monitoring and Documentation Team said that 11 Palestinian refugees died on Sunday, as a result of the ongoing fighting and battles that broke out in Yarmouk camp |
2018-04-23 | View |
"FIDDER" calls for the exclusion of the military solution in Yarmouk camp and demands the neutralization of civiliansThe Turkish FIDDER Palestine Solidarity Association, called on the International and regional forces to pressure the actors in the Syrian crisis, to stop the hostilities in Yarmouk camp and all |
2018-04-22 | View |
Human Appeal: Bodies and body parts in Yarmouk camp are alive under the rubbleResidents of the besieged Yarmouk camp sent humanitarian calls to the Arab and international organizations and the PLO, to save the civilians under the rubble, and to transfer the victims |
2018-04-22 | View |
The regime targets the town of Yelda, which is home to thousands of Palestinian and Syrian familiesIn the gardens of Yelda, and after violent bombardments, violent clashes occurred between the armed opposition groups, the regime forces and the loyal sectarian groups, which resulted in the retreat |
2018-04-22 | View |
Four Palestinian refugees die, including a family and a babyFour Palestinian refugees have died in Yarmouk camp on the third day of the Syrian regime’s bombardment, including an infant. They are: Palestinian refugee “Mohammed Rateb Fadl Aylouty,” from |
2018-04-22 | View |
The Action Group: Calls for the cessation of bleeding in Yarmouk camp and its surroundings and demands the neutralization of civiliansThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria condemned in the strongest terms, in a joint statement signed with 16 rights and human rights organizations, the flaming hostilities in south Damascus |
2018-04-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 20, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3702, including 467 women 1674 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-04-21 | View |
In a horrific crime, a Palestinian doctor and her daughter are killed in the suburbs of DamascusIn a horrific crime whose true causes have not been discovered, the Palestinian medical refugee, “Lara Hesham Hassan Shehada,” and her daughter “Lama Ehsan Taama” died in their family |
2018-04-21 | View |
The United Nations calls for the safety of civilians in Yarmouk campThe United Nations expressed its “extreme” concern, towards the safety and security of the civilians in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, in the south of Damascus., on Thursday. The spokesman |
2018-04-21 | View |
Members of a number of pro-regime groups killed and wounded in Yarmouk campFour Palestinian refugees have died in Yarmouk camp in the second day of the Syrian regime’s bombardments. They are: Palestinian refugee “Gamal Sameeh Hameed,” Abu Khaled, who died while |
2018-04-21 | View |
Victims and large-scale destruction after the hysterical bombardment of Yarmouk campThe Syrian and Russian aircrafts launched heavy air raids of Yarmouk camp during the early hours, targeting a number of neighborhoods in the camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad and Al-Tadamon neighborhoods |
2018-04-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 19, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3698, including 467 women 1674 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-04-20 | View |
A Palestinian-Syrian child wins second place in one of the local judo championships in GermanyPalestinian-Syrian child “Ahmed Kamal Dahbour” came second place in one of the local Judo competitions that were held in the German capital, Berlin. Dahbour is from Al-Aedin camp in Homs |
2018-04-20 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian refugee receives a doctorate degree in business administrationPalestinian-Syrian refugee “Wassim Zeid Wanni,” received a doctorate degree in business administration. His research was titled: “The role of the manager in motivating staff,” and he graduated with |
2018-04-20 | View |
UNRWA suspends its official schools in the Zahera district, in DamascusUNRWA announced, as directed by the Director of the Education Program, the suspension of the official working hours on Thursday, 19 April, in all of its schools in the Zahera |
2018-04-20 | View |
Violent bombardment of Yarmouk camp kills two and injures manyThe Action Group’s correspondent in south Damascus has reported that the Syrian regime forces, and with the support of the Palestinian factions affiliated to it, bombarded Yarmouk camp for Palestinian |
2018-04-20 | View |
Greek Supreme Court lifts geographical restrictions on the new arrivals to the Greek islandsIn Greece, the Greek Supreme Court issued a judicial decision to lift the geographical ban on the new arrivals to the Greek islands, where they will be taken to the |
2018-04-19 | View |
Appeals to ensure the treatment of a Palestinian Syrian child diagnosed with "lupus erythematosus"Palestinian activists have appealed to ensure the treatment of Palestinian child, “Youssef Zaatout” in the hospitals of Damascus, who suffers a severe deterioration in his health condition, since he was |
2018-04-19 | View |
ISIS releases Palestinian activist “Ayman Dawah”ISIS released Palestinian refugee and activist, “Ayman Dawah,” after being detained in Yarmouk camp for 5 days. ISIS commits and has committed many violations against the civilians, since it |
2018-04-19 | View |
Abd El-Majid: “If a military operation occurs it won’t last long”The Secretary of the Alliance of Palestinian Resistance Forces, Khaled Abd El-Majid, said that the military operation against the armed men in the camp, if it takes place, will not |
2018-04-19 | View |
Intermittent clashes in the west of Yarmouk camp and reports suggest the departure of a number of ISIS’s leaders from south DamascusThe Action Group’s correspondent reported that intermittent clashes broke out yesterday on the axis of the Martyrs’ Sector in Palestine Street, Yarmouk camp, between the Syrian regime forces and the |
2018-04-19 | View |
The opposition factions close the only port between Yarmouk camp and YeldaThe armed Syrian opposition factions that control the towns neighboring to Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, announced its closure of the Orouba crossing, which links between the camp |
2018-04-18 | View |
Shelling and intermittent clashes in Yarmouk camp in Damascus, and UNRWA expresses its concernThe Syrian regime forces bombarded ISIS’s sites in Yarmouk camp on Monday-Tuesday night, with mortar shells and surface-to-surface missiles, causing material damage. Intermittent clashes also broke out between ISIS and |
2018-04-18 | View |
The regime negotiates with ISIS to leave south Damascus to the area of the Yarmouk Basin in DeraaThe Action Group’s correspondent said that a delegation of the Syrian regime entered the areas controlled by ISIS on Monday night, to negotiate the possibility of the departure of its |
2018-04-18 | View |
Resident of Yarmouk camp dies after a mortar shell falls on the Zahera neighborhoodPalestinian refugee, “Selim Ayman Haifawy,” resident of Yarmouk camp, has died after a mortar shell fell on the Zahera Qadema neighborhood, in the Syrian capital Damascus. |
2018-04-18 | View |
On Palestinian Prisoners' Day.. the Action Group for Palestinians in Syria renews its demand to reveal the situation of hundreds of detained Palestinians in the regime’s prisonsThe Action Group for Palestinians in Syria renewed its demand to the Syrian regime to reveal the situation of hundreds of detained Palestinians, whose fates remain unknown, stressing that what |
2018-04-18 | View |
The Action Group’s documentational report: 16 medical staff of Palestinian origins died since the beginning of the war in SyriaThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria revealed in its documentational report titled, “The Health Reality of the Palestinian Refugee Camps Amid the Syrian Crisis,” which was issued in |
2018-04-17 | View |
ISIS forces the remaining residents of Yarmouk to follow legitimate coursesIn the besieged Yarmouk camp, ISIS issued a decision forcing all the remaining civilians in the camp, to follow legitimate courses, indicating that anyone who fails to do so, will |
2018-04-17 | View |
Anwar Abd El-Hady: The few upcoming days will witness a final conclusion of the case of Yarmouk campDirector of the Political Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Syria, Anwar Abd Al-Hady, said in a statement to media sources close to the regime that, “The next few |
2018-04-17 | View |
Resident of Sabinah camp dies in the suburbs of DamascusResident of Sabinah camp, “Mazen Zaal Moussa Al-Abdallah” has died in Duma, in the suburbs of Damascus. Media pages close to the Syrian regime stated that Al-Abdallah was kidnapped in |
2018-04-17 | View |
UNRWA demands guaranteeing the lives of civilians in Yarmouk campUNRWA demanded all sides of the ongoing conflict in Syria, to exercise maximum restraint, in order to ensure the preservation of civilians and take measures to prevent unnecessary damage to |
2018-04-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 15, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3694, including 467 women 1674 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-04-16 | View |
The European Court of Justice provides for the reunification of minors' families even after reaching the age of 18The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the minor refugees who reached Europe without their parents, retain their right to family reunification even if they have reached the age |
2018-04-16 | View |
Rocket and artillery bombardment of Yarmouk camp and military crowds in the neighboring town of HejiraIn south Damascus, different areas across Yarmouk camp were bombarded with rockets and artillery missiles, killing the Palestinian refugee, “Ahmed Abd El-Nasser Azima,” and injuring others. On its part |
2018-04-16 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies following the bombardment of Yarmouk camp with mortar shellsPalestinian refugee, “Ahmed Abd El-Nasser Azima,” has died of his injuries, after Yarmouk camp was bombarded with rockets and artillery missiles by the Syrian regime forces. On its part |
2018-04-16 | View |
10 Palestinians injured after the bombardment of Deraa camp with a number of mortar shellsThe Action Group’s correspondent has reported that 10 civilians have been injured in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria yesterday, after the Syrian regime forces bombarded its neighborhoods |
2018-04-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 14, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3694, including 467 women 1674 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-04-15 | View |
Some aid distributed to the Palestinian-Syrian families in BaalbekThe Baalbek Center for Children of Beit Atfal Assumoud, distributed the personal hygiene rations, supported by UNDP, to the Palestinian families displaced from Syria and living in the Jaleel camp |
2018-04-15 | View |
Exchanged bombardments and intermittent clashes between the regime and ISIS in south DamascusThe Action Group’s correspondent in south Damascus stated that the Syrian regime forces and the factions affiliated to it targeted the Tadamon neighborhood, which is adjacent to Yarmouk camp, with |
2018-04-15 | View |
Despite the repetitive calls… the extreme lack of medical care in Deraa camp continuesThe suffering of hundreds of Palestinian families continues despite the repetitive calls made by the Palestinian refugees in Deraa camp and the town of Muzayrib, in which they demanded UNRWA |
2018-04-15 | View |
The Turkish gendarmerie arrests a resident of Yarmouk camp for his association with ISISIn Turkey, the Turkish police arrested Palestinian refugee “Muhannad Farhoud,” “Abu Abd Al-Ellah,” one of the residents of Yarmouk camp. According to media pages on Facebook, the reason |
2018-04-15 | View |
150 Palestinian and Syrian refugees call on the Greek authorities on the island of Chios, to take on their responsibilities towards themIn Greece, the Action Group received calls sent by the Palestinian refugees on the Greek island of Chios, where they demanded that the Greek authorities provide their basic living necessities |
2018-04-14 | View |
The Palestinian emergency committee in south Damascus warns of a catastrophic fate of civilians, if Yarmouk camp is bombardedThe Palestinian emergency committee in south Damascus warned of a catastrophic fate of civilians, if Yarmouk camp is bombarded, as a result of the military escalation between the regime and |
2018-04-14 | View |
ISIS calls on the civilians in Yarmouk camp to prepare a “medical bag” for emergenciesIn south Damascus, ISIS’s so called “Medical Office” issued a publication called a“medical bag,” calling on the residents of Yarmouk camp to prepare for emergencies. According to the publication |
2018-04-14 | View |
Member of Liwaa Al-Quds dies from a gunshot in AleppoPalestinian refugee, “Karram Fahd Abbas,” member of the pro-regime Liwaa Al-Quds brigade, and resident of Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, has died of a gunshot wound in |
2018-04-14 | View |
New Violation… ISIS executes a Palestinian refugee in Yarmouk campISIS in south Damascus published photos of its execution of Palestinian refugee, “Emad Al-Oraby,” who is father to a three-year-old child, and resident of Street 15 in Yarmouk camp |
2018-04-14 | View |
3 boats carrying immigrants arrive in Greece and 5 others intercept in the Aegean Sea3 boats carrying illegal immigrants arrived in the Greek islands; two boats to the island of Lesvos and a boat to Chios. A total of 93 immigrants arrived in the |
2018-04-13 | View |
1000 Palestinian-Syrians in the Gaza strip are facing harsh living conditionsAbout 1000 Palestinian-Syrians living in the Gaza Strip are facing extremely harsh living difficulties, after fleeing the war in Syria. They are suffering from miserable economic conditions, in addition to |
2018-04-13 | View |
An appeal to search for a Palestinian who went missing in Syrian four years agoThe mother of Palestinian refugee “Nassim Ziad Abu Dehes” appealed to all international, human rights and Amnesty International organizations, to intervene to find her son, who went missing four years |
2018-04-13 | View |
The opposition drops a reconnaissance plane south of DamascusJaish Al-Islam, one of the armed Syrian opposition groups, announced that its fighters dropped a reconnaissance plane, above the Basatin Front, dividing between Yelda and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad in the south |
2018-04-13 | View |
Syrian regime bombards Yarmouk camp and intensifies its military forcesThe besieged Yarmouk camp witnessed the outbreak of fighting and exchanged sniper operations, between ISIS and the pro-regime Palestinian factions, at the axis of the Martyrs’ Sector. This came in |
2018-04-13 | View |
Residents of Khan Al-Sheih camp are struggling to secure a livingThe residents of Khan Al-Sheih camp are struggling to secure a living, in the light of the reflection of the Syrian war on all aspects of their lives and economic |
2018-04-12 | View |
Assassination attempt of the Head of the Reconciliation Committee in the town of Yelda, in the suburbs of DamascusSheikh “Saleh Al-Khatib,” Head of the Reconciliation Committee in the town of Yelda, in the suburbs of Damascus, was subjected to an assassination attempt. He was hit by a |
2018-04-12 | View |
Normal movement at the Orouba checkpoint between Yarmouk camp and the opposition's areas in south DamascusThe Action Group’s correspondent in Yarmouk camp in Damascus, stated that the Orouba checkpoint, between Yarmouk and Yelda, witnessed a normal movement of people and stock on Wednesday, amid reports |
2018-04-12 | View |
Missile bombardment targets Palestine Street in Yarmouk campThe Martyrs’ Sector in Palestine Street in Yarmouk camp, and Al-Tadamon neighborhood, were bombarded with directed missiles, sourced from the hall buildings, in which the members of the Palestinian factions |
2018-04-12 | View |
Unprecedented security tension in Yarmouk camp, amid indications of preparations to raid itEye witnesses confirmed to AGPS the positioning of the regime’s tanks on the entrances of Yarmouk camp. According to their testimonies, the presence of these tanks comes as a prelude |
2018-04-12 | View |
Syrian security releases the former Mayor of Neirab camp, after being detained for about three monthsThe Syrian security forces released Palestinian refugee, “Samir Horany,” after he was detained for about three months, on charges of smuggling youth wanted by the Syrian security, from the |
2018-04-11 | View |
Palestinian Liberation Army announces the return of its prisoners in DumaThe Palestine Liberation Army announced that it retrieved 6 of its members; “Ahmed Ziad Al-Khatib,” “Mofeed Majid Qadoura,” “Ahmed Sabry Shaaban,” “Mahmoud Adnan Qabila,” “Abd Al-Latif |
2018-04-11 | View |
A member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - General Command, dies in the ongoing clashes in DumaPalestinian “Mohammed Nedal Foura,” member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - General Command, died on the 9th of April 2018, while fighting alongside the Syrian |
2018-04-11 | View |
A member of the Palestinian Liberation Army dies in Ghouta, in the suburbs of DamascusPalestinian refugee “Mohammed Adnan Qobea,” from the ranks of the Palestine Liberation Army, has died while participating in the ongoing fighting in the eastern Ghouta, in the suburbs of |
2018-04-11 | View |
By force... ISIS urges the people of the Martyrs’ Sector in Yarmouk camp to evacuate their homesISIS, which is in control of large areas in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, has forced the residents of the Martyrs’ Sector neighborhood in the camp, to leave |
2018-04-11 | View |
For the second time, Palestinian-Syrian “Bassel Al-Khayal” wins second place in the Physical Championship in the NetherlandsIn the European diaspora, and for the second time in a row, Palestinian-Syrian refugee “Bassel Al-Khayal” has come second place in the Physical Championship, in the Netherlands. Al-Khayal, resident of |
2018-04-10 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian doctor, “Alaa Eli-Din Youssef” for the sixth yearThe Syrian security continues to detain Palestinian refugee, Doctor “Alaa El-Din Youssef,” for the sixth consecutive year. He was arrested at a checkpoint in Yarmouk camp, on 25-12-2012. He |
2018-04-10 | View |
A resident of Deraa camp in south Syria goes missingIn south Syria, 26-year-old, Palestinian-Syrian refugee, “Mohammed Ahmed Khalifa” from Deraa camp, went missing on the 8th of April, while he was present on the road leading to the Chyah |
2018-04-10 | View |
Palestinian institutions and events in south Damascus stress on the rejection of displacementA meeting was held today in the Palestinian Cultural Forum Hall in the town of Yelda, in which a number of Palestinian figures and representatives of Palestinian institutions and bodies |
2018-04-10 | View |
Military crowds of the regime at the entrances of Yarmouk camp, amid news of the preparation of a battle for south DamascusMedia sources close to the Syrian regime said that military crowds of the Syrian regime forces and what is known as the "National Defense Forces," which is affiliated to |
2018-04-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 08, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3690, including 467 women 1674 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-04-09 | View |
A woman injured in a bomb explosion, near to Muzayrib in south SyriaA woman was slightly injured yesterday, after a bomb exploded in the town of Muzayrib, in the south of Syria. The bomb was planted by unknown men, on the bumpy |
2018-04-09 | View |
The regime reopens the Babilla checkpoint, after the opposition’s closure of the Orouba checkpoint in south DamascusThe Syrian regime forces reopened the Babilla-Sidi Makdad crossing, dividing between the towns of south Damascus and the capital, in conjunction with the opposition’s closure of the Orouba crossing, linking |
2018-04-09 | View |
On World Health Day, a serious deterioration in the health conditions of Palestinian refugees in SyriaAGPS said that the ongoing events in Syria since March 2011 negatively affected the Palestinian refugees living in Syria, on the economic, educational and living levels, and most dangerously on |
2018-04-09 | View |
23 Palestinian-Syrians died in March 2018, while 19 died during the same month last year"The Action Group’s Monitoring and Documentation Team has announced that it has documented the death of 23 Palestinian refugees during March 2018, while there were 19 victims in the same |
2018-04-09 | View |
Three thousand Palestinian workers displaced from Syria to Lebanon, living in miserable conditionsIn Lebanon, about 3,000 Palestinian workers of the refugees that fled from Syria to Lebanon, are living in miserable humanitarian conditions, as a result of the spread of unemployment |
2018-04-08 | View |
Liwaa Al-Quds publishes pictures of its members participating in the bombardments on Duma, in the suburbs of DamascusThe Liwaa Al-Quds brigade, which is counted on the Syrian regime, published pictures and videos showing its members participating in the fighting and military operations on the town of Duma |
2018-04-08 | View |
Dozens of families flee Yarmouk camp through the Orouba checkpointThe Action Group’s correspondent in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, confirmed that dozens of families fled from the camp to the neighboring towns, after the armed Syrian opposition |
2018-04-08 | View |
Two Palestinian refugees die because of the war in SyriaTwo Palestinian refugees have died as a result of the war in Syria. Refugee “Abdo Faaour Ramadan,” from Sabinah camp in the suburbs of Damascus, died after a mortar |
2018-04-08 | View |
The Action Group: 227 Palestinian children died since the beginning of the war in SyriaThe Action Group’s Monitoring and Documentation Team said that it documented the death of 227 Palestinian children, because of the war in Syria, out of the total number of Palestinian |
2018-04-08 | View |
Syrian regime continues to hide the fate of Palestinian “Mohammed Abu Shinar” for the sixth yearThe Syrian regime continues to conceal the fate of the Palestinian refugee, “Mohammed Hassan Abu Shinar,” after the Syrian security members arrested him on 27-10-2012. The 38-year-old is a |
2018-04-07 | View |
Media sources close to the regime: the options are narrowing for ISIS in the south of DamascusThe Syrian Al-Watan newspaper, which is close to the Syrian regime, reported based on what it called, “sources familiar with the reconciliation file,” that intensive and consecutive meetings have |
2018-04-07 | View |
ISIS reinforces its fortifications and redeploys its main headquarters in Yarmouk campIn south Damascus, ISIS transferred and redistributed its main headquarters in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, over the past few days. This coincided with reports indicating negotiations carried out by |
2018-04-07 | View |
Regime forces renew their bombardment of the Sad Road neighborhood in south SyriaThe Syrian regime forces renewed its bombardment of the Sad Road neighborhood in Deraa, south of Syria, causing material destruction to the civilian houses. Three surface-to-surface missiles “Elephant Missiles” were |
2018-04-07 | View |
Appeals to find three Palestinian refugees who went missing on the immigration road to ItalyPalestinian activists have appealed for assistance to identify any information about three Palestinian refugees; two women and a girl, who left Libya on 16/01/2018 heading to Italy in a “death |
2018-04-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 05, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3688, including 467 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-04-06 | View |
A draft of the new German law emphasizes reunification proceduresThe German authorities intend to introduce a new law that will tighten the screws on refugees, restrict family unification procedures and affect those who have received secondary protection. According to |
2018-04-06 | View |
The regime offers the opposition in south Damascus the choice either to settle or leave, following the departure of ISISFacebook pages concerned with reporting news of the southern area, reported what it said was a summary of a meeting held several days ago between the National Reconciliation Committee and |
2018-04-06 | View |
Reports of negotiations between ISIS and the Syrian regime in south DamascusNews from south Damascus on ongoing negotiations between the Syrian regime and ISIS in the south of Damascus, as a proposal to take out ISIS towards the areas it controls |
2018-04-06 | View |
Palestinian refugee “Khaled Saede” dies of a sniper shot in Deraa campPalestinian refugee Khaled Hatem Al-Saede, from Deraa camp in south Syria, has died after being hit by a sniper shot released by the Syrian regime forces, during his presence at |
2018-04-06 | View |
Dozens of mortar shells fall on Deraa camp and the Sad Road neighborhoodDeraa camp Palestinian refugees and the Sad Road neighborhood in south Syria have been bombarded with dozens of heavy mortar shells, causing destruction to civilian houses. The Action Group’s correspondent |
2018-04-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 04, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3688, including 467 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-04-05 | View |
Um Mohammed, a Palestinian-Syrian refugee displaced to Lebanon, loaded with plenty of temperanceIn Lebanon, Um Mohammed (a nickname) is a Palestinian refugee who fled the hell of the war in Syria 5 years ago, after her husband was injured during the bombardment |
2018-04-05 | View |
Unemployment and security tightening are following Palestinian refugees in Al-Aedin camp in HomsIn central Syria, the Palestinian refugees living in Al-Aedin camp in Homs, are suffering from tough economic conditions, because of the widespread of unemployment among them. Most of them have |
2018-04-05 | View |
A state of confusion in the ranks of ISIS in south of Damascus, and its members demand withdrawalSources told the Action Group that a state of severe confusion and division prevails ISIS in Yarmouk camp, where Al-Sawad Al-Azam of ISIS in Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad are |
2018-04-05 | View |
Liwaa Al-Quds mobilizes its fighters at the entrances of Yarmouk campYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus witnessed the mobilization of the members of ISIS’s near the entrances of the camp, where vehicles flying the flag of Liwaa Al-Quds were |
2018-04-05 | View |
Syrian security detains a resident of Al-Aedin camp in HomsSyrian security members arrested Palestinian refugee “Mohammed Amer Azzam Mohammed Hassan Darwish,” known as “Abu Hazem,” on the 1st of April. He was born in 1985 and a |
2018-04-04 | View |
Reports suggest the Syrian regime has handed over the management of the Yarmouk camp file in Damascus to the Liwaa Al-Quds brigadePages close to the Syrian regime quoted the Commander of the Liwaa Al-Quds brigade, which is affiliated with the Syrian regime, “Mohammed Saeed,” that the Liwaa has been officially |
2018-04-04 | View |
Abd El-Hady: Efforts are being made to end the presence of militants in Yarmouk campDirector of the Political Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Syria, Ambassador Anwar Abd El-Hady, stated in a statement to the Syrian newspaper Al-Watan that: “The fate of Yarmouk |
2018-04-04 | View |
Member of Liwaa Al-Quds dies of an explosive device in the suburbs of Damascus“Mohammed Mohanad Al-Ahmed,” member of the pro-regime, Liwaa Al-Quds brigade, has died after an explosive device targeted the vehicle carrying him and a number of the Liwaa’s fighters. According |
2018-04-04 | View |
The Action Group releases a documentational report monitors the reality of the health situation in the Palestinian refugee camps, amid the Syrian crisisUnder the title, “The Health Reality of the Palestinian Refugee Camps Amid the Syrian Crisis,” AGPS published a documentational report consisting of 54 large pages. The report highlights the |
2018-04-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 02, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3687, including 467 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-04-03 | View |
Four members of the Palestinian Liberation Army died in the suburbs of Damascus, during MarchThe Action Group documented the death of four members of the Palestinian Liberation Army, during March 2018. They are: “Mohammed Mahmoud Hassan,” “Ayman Saber Diab,” “Mohammed Yasser Al-Khatib” |
2018-04-03 | View |
Liwaa Al-Quds mourns three of its members who died in the eastern GhoutaIn the eastern Ghouta, three members of the Liwaa Al-Quds brigade, affiliated to the Syrian regime, died during the ongoing fighting in the Ghouta, against the armed Syrian opposition groups |
2018-04-03 | View |
Road between Yarmouk camp and its neighboring towns partially openedOur correspondent in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, confirmed that the Syrian opposition in south Damascus opened the Orouba crossing, the only port left for the residents of |
2018-04-03 | View |
Resident of Sayeda Zeinab camp dies in the eastern GhoutaPalestinian refugee “Yasser Mohammed Eissa” from the Sayeda Zeinab camp, died on the 27th of March 2018, while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in the eastern Ghouta clashes. On |
2018-04-03 | View |
Syrian regime renews its bombardments in Deraa camp, amid major destructionThe Action Group’s correspondent has confirmed the renewal of bombardments in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria. The Syrian regime forces centered at the New Court checkpoint, bombarded |
2018-04-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 01, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3686, including 467 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-04-02 | View |
Heritage exhibition to commemorate Land Day in Neirab campShaheed Tayseer Al Halabi’s Division and the Palestinian Charitable Society held an exhibition for Palestinian heritage and folklore, in the Charitable Society’s headquarters, in Neirab camp, to commemorate Land Day |
2018-04-02 | View |
Palestinian refugee “Om Sameeh” prepares her last supper for the poor in GhoutaPalestinian refugee “Om Sameeh,” who was forcibly displaced from the city of Harasta in the suburbs of Damascus to the north of Syria, said that one of the toughest |
2018-04-02 | View |
More than 460 Palestinian families displaced to Idlib complain about the poor situation and UNRWA's disregard for their humanitarian situationHundreds of Palestinian families displaced to Idlib are complaining of their poor situation, and the negligence and disregard of the international institutions concerned with Palestinian-Syrian refugees, especially UNRWA, to their |
2018-04-02 | View |
11 members of ISIS exit south DamascusThe Action Group’s correspondent reported from local sources, that 11 members of ISIS left Al-Hajar Al-Aswad in south Damascus, through the Maamal Bardi checkpoint which separates between Al-Hajar Al-Aswad and |
2018-04-02 | View |
23 Palestinian-Syrians died in March 2018The Action Group’s Monitoring and Documentation Team announced that 23 Palestinian refugees died in March 2018, of which 15 died of gunshot wounds, 7 died as a result of bombardments |
2018-04-02 | View |
For the sixth consecutive year, Syrian security detains Palestinian Architecture Student, “Salma Abd El-Razak”The Syrian security system continues to detain, Palestinian refugee “Salma Abd El-Razak,” student in the Faculty of Architecture, in the University of Damascus and born on the 30th of |
2018-04-01 | View |
Solidarity stand to commemorate Land Day in Al-Aedin camp in HomsTo commemorate the 42nd Land Day, dozens of residents of Al-Aedin camp in Homs organized a solidarity stand, in support of the ‘Ouda’ march in Palestine. Participants held the Palestinian |
2018-04-01 | View |
Regime renews its bombardment of Deraa camp and the Sad Road neighborhoodThe Syrian regime forces and its affiliated factions, bombarded Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria, and the Sad Road neighborhood yesterday, with two surface-to-surface missiles “Elephant,” while |
2018-04-01 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians trapped on the Greek islands… frustration, despair and unknown fateHundreds of Palestinian refugees stranded on the Greek islands, “Lesbos, Mytilene, Chios, Leros and Kos,” are living in a state of frustration and despair, as a result of the |
2018-04-01 | View |
Food baskets distributed to 250 Palestinian-Syrian families in Wadi ZeinaThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, in coordination with the Islamic Relief Foundation across the world, distributed food baskets to the Palestinian-Syrian families displaced to the Wadi Zeina area in |
2018-03-31 | View |
“Khair Umma” Foundation distributes its assistance to the displaced from Yarmouk camp in south SyriaThe Khair Umma Foundation distributed winter blankets and covers to the residents of Yarmouk camp who were displaced recently to the neighboring towns of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm, because |
2018-03-31 | View |
Communication lost with Palestinian refugee “Aly Awad” in north SyriaPalestinian activists stated that they lost communication with Palestinian refugee, “Aly Hassan Awad,” while he was heading from the western suburbs of Aleppo, in the city of Jericho in |
2018-03-31 | View |
Cautious calm in Yarmouk camp and a state of anticipation for the outcome of the negotiationsYarmouk camp is witnessing a cautious calm, after a wave of bombardments that targeted the areas controlled by ISIS in Yarmouk camp and the Hajar Aswad neighborhood, in addition to |
2018-03-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria commemorate Land Day, amid great sufferingA number of activists and civilians from the besieged Yarmouk camp, organized a sit-in at the Orouba checkpoint in the direction of Yelda, south Damascus, with the aim of grabbing |
2018-03-31 | View |
Relief aid distributed to the displaced from Yarmouk camp in south DamascusJafra Foundation for Relief and Development distributed relief aid (food baskets) and in-kind assistance (brushes and sleep blankets) to the families displaced from Yarmouk camp to the neighboring towns of |
2018-03-30 | View |
A boat carrying migrants goes missing between Turkey and Greece and warnings of crossing the Evros riverRights activists on immigration and migrants’ issues, said that a boat carrying 20 illegal immigrants went missing last night, while they were crossing the Evros river, on the Turkish-Greek borders |
2018-03-30 | View |
Syrian security forcibly hides “Obaida Alyan” for the fourth yearThe Syrian security services continue to detain, 24-year-old Palestinian refugee, “Obaida Alyan” and hide their fate, following his arrest at one of the Syrian regime’s checkpoints in the Zahera area |
2018-03-30 | View |
UNRWA announces the reduction of medical services, including the Palestinian-Syrians in LebanonUNRWA announced in a statement it published on the 29th of March, that it will have to be forced to stop converting births, "Pregnancies that are not accompanied with pregnancy |
2018-03-30 | View |
On the eve of Land Day, Palestinian activists launch the “Together for Yarmouk on March 30thPalestinian activists have launched a campaign titled, “Together for Yarmouk on March 30th,” to draw attention to the besieged Yarmouk camp, and to shed light in the media, on |
2018-03-30 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian teachers wins “Best Teacher in North Lebanon” AwardIn Lebanon, Palestinian-Syrian teacher, “Abd El-Kirim Ibrahim Mohammed Khatib,” who was displaced from Yarmouk camp to the Nahr bared camp, won the first prize award issued by Ramallah, as |
2018-03-29 | View |
A transportation crisis in Husseiniya camp and its residents complain of the exploitation of driversTransportation from the Husseiniya camp in the suburbs of Damascus and the return to it, is one of the problems that is should not be insignificant in the daily lives |
2018-03-29 | View |
UNRWA calls on the Palestinian families emerging from the eastern Ghouta to communicate with itUNRWA called on the Palestinian factions that lived in the eastern Ghouta and left it recently because of the military operations, whether to the shelter centers operated by the Syrian |
2018-03-29 | View |
Fighting in Yarmouk camp and the Russians meet with the opposition and Tahrir Al-Sham in south DamascusYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in south Damascus witnessed intermittent clashes between Palestinian groups supported by the regime and members of ISIS, on the axis of the Martyrs’ sector and |
2018-03-29 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association continues to provide medical services to the residents of Yarmouk campThe Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association continues to provide medical services to the residents of Yarmouk camp and those displaced from the camp to the neighboring towns of |
2018-03-28 | View |
Al Wafaa Campaign and European institutions pledge to support UNRWA with $1 millionThe European al-Wafaa Campaign and a range of European relief institutions, pledged to provide $1 million in support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) |
2018-03-28 | View |
Palestinian refugees working in the German market complain about their low average incomeA number of Palestinian-Syrians and Syrians working in the German Market are complaining of their low monthly salaries, compared to their German counterparts and other refugees, pointing out that they |
2018-03-28 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain three refugees from the Khan Al-Sheih camp for more than a monthThe Syrian regime forces continue to detain three men from the Khan Al-Sheih camp. They are: “Amer Taha,” “Mohammed Ersan” and “Khalil Zaher,” for more than 30 days |
2018-03-28 | View |
Palestinian “Ahmed Kanan Al-Jahwany” dies in the eastern Ghouta clashesPalestinian refugee “Ahmed Kanan Al-Jahwany” died on 26th of March 2018, while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces, in the ongoing fighting in the eastern Ghouta area. |
2018-03-28 | View |
Number of Palestinian refugees who have died in Syria rises to 3686 victimsAccording to the statistics documented by AGPS, the number of Palestinian refugees who have died due to the war in Syria has risen to 3686 victims, since 2012. The statistics |
2018-03-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 26, 2018 StatisticsThe total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3685, including 467 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-27 | View |
Euro-Mediterranean: 95% of Palestinians in Syria lack food securityEuro-Mediterranean Observatory for Human Rights said that 90% of Palestinians in Syria are lacking food security, and are therefore in desperate need of persistent humanitarian assistance, and that 93% are |
2018-03-27 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain the Palestinian “Ahmed Abu Touq” for almost 5 yearsSyrian regime continues to detain 33-year-old, Palestinian, “Ahmed Abu Touq” since 04-09-2013 and to this date. He was arrested within a series of random arrests that were carried out by |
2018-03-27 | View |
Reconciliation committee searches with Abdul Majid ways to end the crisis in Yarmouk campNational Reconciliation Committee in Yarmouk camp and the southern region, searched during its visit to the headquarters of the Secretary of the Alliance of Palestinian Resistance Forces "Khaled Abdul Majid" |
2018-03-27 | View |
ISIS prepares to storm in to the areas of Tahrir Al-Sham in Yarmouk campAction Group’s correspondent in south Damascus reported that ISIS is preparing to storm in to the areas controlled by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham in the besieged Yarmouk camp. He added ISIS |
2018-03-27 | View |
Tough humanitarian conditions lived by the displaced from Yarmouk camp to the neighboring townsThe Action Group’s correspondent in south Damascus reported that the hundreds of Palestinian families that were displaced from Yarmouk camp to the neighboring towns of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm |
2018-03-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 25, 2018 StatisticsLondon The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3685, including 467 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-26 | View |
Officer in the ranks of the Palestinian Liberation Army kills his wife and three members of her family in DamascusColonel “Aly Shabaan”, an officer in the Palestinian Liberation Army, killed his wife ‘Ikhlas Sawan,’ her brothers Marawan and Mohammed Sawan and her cousin Salah Sawan, while the |
2018-03-26 | View |
Palestinians in south Damascus organise a sit-in to demand their return to PalestinePalestinian activists and popular events organized a sit-in on Sunday 25-03-2018, in front of Al-Quds school in south Damascus, titled "Bikafi Khaya," to demand their return to Palestine. The |
2018-03-26 | View |
The opposition releases a kidnapped Palestinian refugee in the eastern GhoutaFaylaq al-Rahman, one of the armed opposition factions in the eastern Ghouta, in the suburbs of Damascus, released the Palestinian refugee “Ahmed Dawood,” in an agreement with the Syrian |
2018-03-26 | View |
Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham in south Damascus joins the eastern Ghouta agreementThe Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said: “The agreement, which will bring out the fighters of Faylaq al-Rahman and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham and their families and rejecters of the agreement |
2018-03-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 24, 2018 StatisticsLondon The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3685, including 467 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-25 | View |
"Najda Association" in north Lebanon organizes a day in solidarity with the Palestinian camps in SyriaIn north Lebanon, the “Najda” Social Association in Bedawwi camp, organized a day of solidarity with the Palestinian camps in Syria and the Palestinian refugees displaced to Lebanon. The celebration |
2018-03-25 | View |
The regime forces bombard the Sad Road neighbourhood in Deraa, with tanksAGPS, Deraa The Sad Road neighborhood, adjacent to Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria, was bombarded with a number of tank shells, which targeted different areas in the |
2018-03-25 | View |
Palestinian activists in south Damascus launch a campaign "Bakfi Khaya" to demand their return to PalestinePalestinian activists and popular events in south Damascus launched a sit-in campaign titled "Bakfi Khaya," demanding their return to Palestine. The sit-in was held on Sunday 25-03-2018, at 12 |
2018-03-25 | View |
ISIS exchanges the dead bodies of the regime’s members with a number of detaineesOur correspondent in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, confirmed that the Syrian regime released a number of detainees, after a deal agreed upon between between the regime and |
2018-03-25 | View |
Dozens of Yarmouk camp’s residents demand the opening of the Orouba checkpoint and the opposition continues to close itDozens of the residents displaced from Yarmouk camp to Yelda have gathered in front of the Orouba crossing, dividing between the town and Yarmouk camp, to demand the opening of |
2018-03-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 23, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3685, including 467 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women Yarmouk |
2018-03-24 | View |
Kuwait supports UNRWA with 2 million American dollarsThe Kuwaiti Ambassador to Jordan, “Doctor Hamd Al-Duaij” provided UNRWA with a donation of 2 million American dollars, as part of Kuwait's annual contribution to support the Agency. "KUNA" |
2018-03-24 | View |
Syrian security forcibly hides Doctor “Hayel Hamid” for the sixth yearThe Syrian security forces continue to detain Doctor “Hayel Hamid” for the sixth year, after he was kidnapped on 13/8/2012 from his clinic in Yarmouk Street, in Yarmouk camp, south |
2018-03-24 | View |
ISIS publishes pictures of the beheading of a Palestinian who fought alongside the Syrian regime forcesIn south Damascus, ISIS published pictures on its social media pages, belonging to “Nedal Darwish,” whom ISIS announced to have died a few days ago. According to the pictures |
2018-03-24 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies while fighting in the Qadam neighborhood in DamascusPalestinian refugee “Mohammed Adel Abd Al-Hafez Al-Madany,” from the Jaramana refugee camp, died the day before yesterday while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in the Qadam neighborhood in |
2018-03-24 | View |
Bombardments abandon the Palestinian families from the eastern GhoutaA number of Palestinian refugee families have been forcibly displaced from the eastern Ghouta area in the suburbs of Damascus, to the north of Syria, because of the unprecedented shelling |
2018-03-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 22, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3684, including 467 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-23 | View |
Distribution of relief aid to a number of Palestinian-Syrian families in the BeqaaIn-kind assistance (mazut and food parcels) were distributed on Wednesday 21st of March 2018, to a number of the Palestinian-Syrian families displaced to the Lebanese Beqaa. The aid was provided |
2018-03-23 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian-Syrian refugees continue to suffer in GreeceApproximately 400 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are stranded on the Greek islands (Chios, Samos and Lesbos-Mytilene), are suffering from severe humanitarian conditions as a result of their marginalization and the lack of |
2018-03-23 | View |
The opposition publishes a personal document of one of the victims of the "General Command" in GhoutaMedia websites close to the Palestine Liberation Army, one of the Syrian opposition factions, published personal documents of a number of victims who died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime |
2018-03-23 | View |
Cautious calm in Yarmouk camp with the continued closure of the Orouba-Yelda checkpointIn Damascus, Yarmouk camp is witnessing a state of cautious calm, after a wave of bombardments which targeted the areas controlled by ISIS in Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad neighborhood |
2018-03-23 | View |
Bombardment of the Syrian regime causes damage to the houses in Deraa campDeraa camp for Palestinian refugees has been bombarded with a number of mortar shells by the Syrian regime forces yesterday, causing destruction to the houses of the civilians. The residents |
2018-03-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 21, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3683, including 467 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-22 | View |
Family fragmentation is a tragedy experienced by thousands of Palestinian-Syrian familiesThousands of Palestinian-Syrian families are experiencing great fragmentation of its members, who are distributed across the world, subjecting them to significant economic, legal and psychological challenges. The members of one |
2018-03-22 | View |
Reports that three Palestinian refugees have been arrested in the eastern GhoutaMedia sources close to the Syrian opposition in the eastern Ghouta, in the suburbs of Damascus, confirmed that armed groups loyal to the Syrian opposition managed to arrest three Palestinian |
2018-03-22 | View |
106 female Palestinian refugees are detained inside the Syrian regime’s prisonsThe Syrian regime continues to detain dozens of female Palestinian-Syrian refugees since the beginning of the Syrian war. Not a single Palestinian camp is absent of female detainees, who had |
2018-03-22 | View |
Resident of Jaramana camp dies after a mortar shell falls on the Kashkoul area in DamascusPalestinian refugee, “Nour El-Din Hassan Hassan” born in 1987, died on Tuesday 20th of March of his wounds caused by a mortar shell, which fell on the Kashkoul area, in |
2018-03-22 | View |
On her day: the Palestinian-Syrian mother was devastated by the war and doubled her sufferingSeven years after the outbreak of war in Syria, the public holidays and events are no longer as joyous and happy as they were to the Palestinians in Syria in |
2018-03-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 20, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3680, including 467 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-21 | View |
ATM cards for the Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon packagedIn Lebanon, UNRWA packaged the ATM cards for the Palestinian-Syrian refugees displaced to Lebanon and a sum of $100 was provided as a rent allowance for every Palestinian family from |
2018-03-21 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association holds a charity kitchen to provide relief to the people displaced from Yarmouk camp to the towns of south DamascusThe Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association held a temporary charity kitchen, in an attempt to alleviate the suffering of the families that were displaced from Yarmouk camp, to |
2018-03-21 | View |
ISIS publishes photos of executions it performed in south Damascus, against two people for "Apostasy"ISIS published photos on its website showing its members perform executions in Yarmouk camp, against two men accused of apostasy. The Action Group refused to publish the pictures due to |
2018-03-21 | View |
Syrian opposition open the Orouba crossing in front of the residents of Yarmouk camp for an hourOur correspondent in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus confirmed that the Syrian opposition allowed the opening of the Orouba crossing yesterday, which is the only port for the |
2018-03-21 | View |
Three Palestinian refugees die because of the war in SyriaPalestinian refugee, “Mohammed Hassan” (Abu Hamza) has died after being hit by shrapnel of a mortar shell that fell while he was in the Zablatani area in Damascus. Palestinian refugee |
2018-03-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 19, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3680, including 467 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-20 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian wins second place in the Physical Championship in the NetherlandsIn the Netherlands, Palestinian-Syrian refugee “Bassel Al-Khayal” won second place in the “Physique” competition, which was held in the Netherlands. The position Al-Khayal achieved is considered very important to his |
2018-03-20 | View |
Neirab camp on Skane Theater in Malmo, SwedenIn the Diaspora, the Skane Dance Fair, hosted in the Swedish city of Malmo, will show a musical play titled “Neirab camp,” led by the resident of the camp |
2018-03-20 | View |
Distribution of orphans sponsorships in the town of Muzayrib, south SyriaThe Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association in the town of Muzayrib, in coordination with the Sham Association for Orphans Care, distributed sponsorships to 14 orphans for three months |
2018-03-20 | View |
Syrian security forces release a Palestinian refugee after detaining her for over a monthThe Syrian security forces released the Palestinian refugee Nanny, “Asmaa Azzam,” after her arrest on the 18th of February on her way back from Lebanon, for unknown reasons. She |
2018-03-20 | View |
Members of ISIS in Yarmouk camp steal the houses of the displaced to YeldaMembers of ISIS in south Damascus have stolen the houses of the people who were displaced during the past few days, from Yarmouk camp to the neighboring towns, as a |
2018-03-20 | View |
Two Palestinian refugee die in the ongoing war in Syria25-year-old Palestinian refugee, “Ahmed Nazir Al-Zamel” from the city of Harasta, has died in the fighting that broke out in the town of Kafr Batna in the eastern Ghouta, between |
2018-03-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 18, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3675, including 465 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-19 | View |
An appeal to provide for the treatment of the displaced Palestinian-Syrian refugees in the Ain el-Hilweh campIn Lebanon, 38-year-old Palestinian refugee, “Tayseer Abdallah Mohammed Al-Omr,” who was displaced from Yarmouk camp to the Ain Al-Hilweh area in Lebanon, suffers from chronic inflammation of the bronchi |
2018-03-19 | View |
A child from Yarmouk camp dies due to the shrapnel of the Syrian regime’s shellingThe Action Group’s correspondent reported the news of the death of 16-year-old, Palestinian boy, “Hamza Ghaiath Motlaq” inside Yarmouk camp, was wounded by shrapnel from the Syrian regime forces’ bombardment |
2018-03-19 | View |
Two Palestinian refugees die in the regime’s clashes against ISIS in south DamascusPalestinian refugee “Ayman Hussien Shehada” has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces against ISIS, in the south of Damascus. Palestinian refugee “Ghazy Adnan Ghazy” also died in the |
2018-03-19 | View |
More than 1500 besieged families in Yarmouk campMore than 1500 Palestinian families in Yarmouk camp are witnessing a tight siege imposed by the Syrian regime forces and the Palestinian factions affiliated to it, in addition to its |
2018-03-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 17, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3674, including 465 women 1673 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-18 | View |
The team of Palestinian-Syrian students wins the "Roboogie 2" competition in LebanonIn Lebanon, the “Palestine Hope” team, which consists of ten Palestinian-Syrian students won first place in the Roboogie 2 competition, held on the 16th of March 2018 in the Notre |
2018-03-18 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians join the ‘Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine’ campaignDozens of Palestinian and Syrian activists participated in a worldwide tweeting campaign, which was launched the day before yesterday under the hashtag, #Jerusalem_Capital_of_Palestine. The Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development |
2018-03-18 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian families flee Yarmouk camp and activists call out for their reliefPalestinian and Syrian families were seen fleeing the camp yesterday, to the neighboring towns, due to the violent bombardments targeting Yarmouk camp, Al-Hajar Al-Aswad and Al-Qadam neighborhoods. Our correspondent said |
2018-03-18 | View |
Clashes between ISIS and the regime at the entrance of Yarmouk camp, and the opposition closes the final port for the camp with dirt moundsThe camp witnessed renewed fighting between ISIS and members of the Syrian regime forces and its affiliated Palestinian factions yesterday night, where clashes broke out between the two sides at |
2018-03-18 | View |
Palestinian boy dies due to the bombardment of Yarmouk camp in Damascus6-year-old, Palestinian boy, “Maraey Soliman,” has died during the renewed bombardments of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, by the Syrian regime forces and its affiliated Palestinian factions |
2018-03-18 | View |
Activists call for protests against the opposition’s closure of the final port between Yarmouk camp and YeldaA number of activists in south Damascus called for protests near the Nakheel checkpoint, located between Yarmouk camp and Yelda, in response to the Public Authority of the town of |
2018-03-17 | View |
Violent clashes in south Damascus between ISIS and the Syrian regimeThe Action Group’s correspondent in south Damascus, reported that violent clashes occurred between the Syrian regime forces and the Palestinian factions affiliated to it, in a number of areas and |
2018-03-17 | View |
Bombardments using mortars and missiles target Yarmouk campThe Action Group’s correspondent in south Damascus reported the bombardment of Yarmouk camp with mortars and missiles, causing damage and destruction to the civilian houses. Our correspondent said that the |
2018-03-17 | View |
The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria warns of the consequences of the reduction of UNRWA’s fund on the Palestinian refugeesThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria expresses its deep concern towards the output of the Rome Conference for UNRWA’s Donor Countries, which was held on the 12th of March |
2018-03-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 14, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3672, including 465 women 1672 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-16 | View |
“Palestine Hope” team end their preparations to participate in the “Roboogie 2” competition in BeirutIn Lebanon, the “Palestine Hope” team, which is made up of 10 Palestinian-Syrian students, ended its preparations to participate in the “Roboogie 2” competition, to be held on Friday 16th |
2018-03-16 | View |
In-kind assistance distributed to the families in desperate need in Jaramana and Khan Danon refugee campsThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, coordinated with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees, to continue its work on the Syria Winter Campaign 2018, in which it distributed electric |
2018-03-16 | View |
Syrian security continues to detain the Palestinian refugee “Odai Al-Holw” for the fourth yearThe Syrian security systems continue to detain 17-year-old, Palestinian refugee, “Odai Sabry Al-Holw” since 06-06-2014 to this date. He was arrested from his workplace in the Zahera neighborhood and their |
2018-03-16 | View |
89 Palestinians were subjected to summary executions since the beginning of the Syrian warThe Action Group announced that 89 Palestinian refugees were executed since the beginning of the ongoing conflict in Syria and until the 15th of March 2017. AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation |
2018-03-16 | View |
Palestinians in the town of Az Zababeyah in the suburbs of Damascus live in difficult conditions because of the security grip and demographic changeThe Palestinians in the town of Az Zababeyah in the suburbs of Damascus are living in tough conditions, because of the security grip and demographic change. The Action Group revealed |
2018-03-16 | View |
AGPS warns of the consequences of the reduction of UNRWA’s fund on the Palestinian refugeesThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria expresses its deep concern towards the output of the Rome Conference for UNRWA’s Donor Countries, which was held on the 12th of March |
2018-03-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 14, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3672, including 465 women 1672 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-15 | View |
Unemployment is one of the most prominent factors of the suffering of the residents of Al-Aedin camp in HomsIn central Syria, the Palestinian refugees in the Aedin camp in Homs are suffering from several economic crises, caused by the war in Syria. Unemployment has spread among its residents |
2018-03-15 | View |
Bombardments with mortar shells hit Deraa camp in south SyriaIn south Syria, Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees was bombarded with a number of mortar shells yesterday morning, targeting several areas across the camp and leading to material destruction to |
2018-03-15 | View |
After their displacement because of the bombardments, two refugees from Yarmouk camp return to their homes in the camp, for the unavailability of temporary houses for them to stayYarmouk camp witnessed the return of dozens of Palestinian refugees who had fled the camp the day before yesterday, to the neighboring towns because of the violent bombardments which hit |
2018-03-15 | View |
Palestinian dies during clashes in Yarmouk camp in DamascusThe Palestinian refugee, “Fady Khaled Youssef” died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces centered on on of Yarmouk camp’s entrances in Damascus. He was killed while fighting ISIS. |
2018-03-15 | View |
Two members of the Palestinian Liberation Army die in the eastern GhoutaTwo Palestinian refugees, “Ayman Saber Diab” and “Mohammed Yasser Al-Khatib” from the ranks of the Palestinian Liberation Army, have died while fighting in the ongoing closes in the Rahyan Farm |
2018-03-15 | View |
Opposition factions issue a decision to completely close the Yelda-Yarmouk camp checkpoint within 48 hoursYelda’s Public Authority issued a decision to completely close the Yelda-Yarmouk camp checkpoint within 48 hours. In its statement that reached the Action Group, the Authority stated that based on |
2018-03-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 13, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3668, including 466 women 1672 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-14 | View |
"Day of Resurrection" painting of Yarmouk camp in an art exhibition in ViennaThe Austrian artist "Katarina Tereside" showed a painting titled, "Day of Resurrection" in her exhibition named, “Journey to the Unknown,” which was held in the Austrian capital Vienna. The |
2018-03-14 | View |
Khaled Abd Al-Majeed: “We are cooperating with Syria to force the armed groups to withdraw from Yarmouk campMedia sources close to the Syrian regime quoted the Secretary of the Alliance of Palestinian Resistance factions in Syria, Khaled Abd Al-Majeed, that the Alliance is working with all other |
2018-03-14 | View |
Calls for urgent action to assist dozens of displaced families from Yarmouk camp to the neighboring townsActivists in south Damascus launched urgent appeals demanding all the operating institutions and relief agencies in the south of Damascus, to cooperate with each other to alleviate the suffering of |
2018-03-14 | View |
ISIS prevents Palestinian men from leaving Yarmouk camp in DamascusThe Syrian regime forces and the Palestinian factions affiliated to it renewed their bombardment of Yarmouk camp. Different areas across the camp were also bombarded last night, with artillery and |
2018-03-14 | View |
Member of the Palestinian Liberation Army dies in the eastern GhoutaPalestinian refugee “Mohammed Mahmoud Hassan” from the ranks of the Palestinian Liberation Army, died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces, in the ongoing clashes in the Al-Rayhan Farms in |
2018-03-14 | View |
Bombardments and fighting between ISIS and the Syrian regime in Yarmouk campThe Action Group’s correspondent in Yarmouk camp reported news of the break out of clashes between the Syrian regime forces and ISIS, since the morning, in which heavy and medium |
2018-03-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 12, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3668, including 466 women 1672 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-13 | View |
In-kind assistance distributed to 24 Palestinian families in the Lebanese BeqaaIn-kind assistance (clothes, stationery, shoes, mazut and blankets) were distributed on Sunday 11th of March, to 24 displaced Palestinian-Syrian families, in the area of Bar Ilyas, in the center of |
2018-03-13 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian students in Lebanon fly kites to demand UNRWA’s supportIn Lebanon, Palestinian students in the Beir Zeit School, belonging to UNRWA, located in the Siblin area in Al-Kharroub province in south Lebanon, flew dozens of kites to appeal to |
2018-03-13 | View |
ISIS launches an attack on the Qadam neighborhood in south Damascus, amid clashes with the regime’s forcesISIS in south Damascus launched a violent attack on the Qadam neighborhood, which is adjacent to Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, ISIS’s stronghold. This came after the threats ISIS launched |
2018-03-13 | View |
Infant dies in Yarmouk camp due to the siege and poor medical careAn infant from Yarmouk camp died on Sunday 11th of March, as a result of the lack of medical care and the siege imposed on the camp by the regime |
2018-03-13 | View |
Syrian regime bombards Yarmouk with missile and a state of tension arises among the civiliansThe Syrian regime forces bombarded Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad yesterday, with warplanes and heavy artillery shells, causing great panic among the civilians and destruction to the homes of the |
2018-03-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria participate in a bicycles marathon in the HagueIn the Netherlands, a number of Palestinian-Syrian refugees and a number of active organizations, participated in a bicycles marathon in DenHaag, organized by the boycott movement BDS and the Dutch |
2018-03-12 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Association continues to provide assistance to patients and elderly people in south DamascusThe Social Research Team in the Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association continued its visits to the elderly people, patients, disabled people and families who have a newborn, in |
2018-03-12 | View |
Liwaa Al-Quds in Syria… the falsity of the title and the reality of its roleThe Action Group’s report, published on its website under the title, “Liwaa Al-Quds in Syria… the falsity of the title and the reality of its role,” revealed that the |
2018-03-12 | View |
ISIS cuts a man’s hand and amputates another’s foot in Yarmouk campIn south Damascus, members of ISIS implemented a rule of amputation against two residents of Yarmouk camp in front of its people, for stealing. The Action Group’s correspondent reported that |
2018-03-12 | View |
Free Palestine Movement mourns one of its members“Al-Aqsa Shield,” the military wing of the Free Palestine Movement, mourned the death of its Palestinian fighter, “Shady Adnan Al-Names” on March 11th, 2018, after he was injured by |
2018-03-12 | View |
21 Palestinian-Syrians died in February 2018, while 27 died during the same month in 2017The Action Group’s Monitoring and Documentation Team announced that it recorded the death of 21 Palestinian refugees in February 2018, while 27 died during the same month in 2017, as |
2018-03-12 | View |
Despite the security stability, unemployment exacerbates the suffering of the people of Raml camp in LattakiaIn Lattika, the Palestinian-Syrian refugees in the Raml camp are living in a state of security stability and calmness, amid the regime’s control over the camp and all the areas |
2018-03-11 | View |
"Dignity is Priceless" campaign resonates among the students of Neirab campIn Aleppo, the students of Neirab camp for Palestinian refugees, interacted with the "Dignity is Priceless" campaign, which was launched by UNRWA to support the Palestinian people, after the major |
2018-03-11 | View |
Activists: UNRWA in Syria employs dozens excluding PalestiniansPalestinians activists accused UNRWA in Syria of employing dozens of people other than the Palestinian refugees, despite the fact that UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for |
2018-03-11 | View |
A cautious calm in Yarmouk camp, and ISIS threatens the opposition in the Qadam neighborhoodThere is a state of cautious calm between ISIS and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham in the west of Yarmouk camp, with the continuation of the fortifications by both parties. Our correspondent |
2018-03-11 | View |
The General Authority for Refugees confirms its agreement with UNRWA to cancel the Agency's mechanism for updating the data of the PalestiniansThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees in Syria confirmed in a press release, UNRWA's response to the Authority's demands to amend its revised Palestinian refugee data update |
2018-03-11 | View |
UNRWA: An important international conference in Rome to study the financial crisis the Agency is experiencingArab media sources quoted UNRWA’s Media Advisor, Adnan Abu Hassana, that an important conference is to be held on March 15th in Rome, to discuss the Agency's financial crisis |
2018-03-10 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian committees in Lebanon investigate the suffering of the refugees with UNRWAIn Lebanon, a delegation from the Committees of Palestinians displaced from Syria in Lebanon, met the day before yesterday, with the Director General of UNRWA, Claudio Cordone, in his office |
2018-03-10 | View |
Anwar Abd El-Hady: We have agreed with UNRWA to adopt the oral notification for the refugees to obtain their assistancePalestinian media sources quoted the Director General of the Political Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Anwar Abd El-Hady, that an agreement has been reached with UNRWA, not to oblige |
2018-03-10 | View |
Member of the Palestine Liberation Army dies in the suburbs of DamascusPalestinian refugee “Ibrahim Hussien Mohsen” from the ranks of the Palestinian Liberation Army died in the ongoing clashes in the eastern Ghouta on 19-07-2017. Sayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees |
2018-03-10 | View |
ISIS continues its humanitarian violations in south DamascusISIS, which is controlling large areas of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, has published pictures of a group of its members while cutting a man’s hand off in a public |
2018-03-10 | View |
Japan donates 600 thousand dollars to support the education of Palestinian-Syrian childrenUNRWA has revealed that the Japanese government donated 23.5 million dollars to UNRWA, adding that a sum of 600,000 dollars will be specialized for the support of the |
2018-03-09 | View |
Palestinian “Fahd El-Nimiri” released after his kidnap in MuzayribUnknown armed gangs released the Palestinian refugee, “Fahd Al-Nimiri,” known as Abu Mohammed Al-Nimiri, in the town of Muzayrib in south Syria. He had been kidnapped since 16-02-2018 on |
2018-03-09 | View |
Bombardments and clashes on the Martyrs’ sector axis in Yarmouk campClashes broke out yesterday, on the Palestine Street axis, between the Karaeen battalion and the Syrian regime forces and its affiliated Palestinian factions, in which it used light and medium |
2018-03-09 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian women, including former prisoners, participate in the "Convoy of Conscience" in TurkeyPalestinian women, including former detainees from the Syrian refugee camps, who were displaced with their families to Turkey, participated in the "Convoy of Conscience," which took off last Tuesday |
2018-03-09 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies and others injured after a mortar falls on JaramanaPalestinian refugee “Nour Fateh Babakr Ahmed,” died on Tuesday 6th of March, and her mother “Ahlam Saeed Al-Ghawini” and “Saif Saleh Awad Al-Tantour” were injured, after a mortar shell |
2018-03-09 | View |
On the eve of International Women's Day: The Action Group: More than 100 female Palestinian detainees in Syrian prisons are subjected to torture and abuseOn the eve of International Women's Day in support of women's rights, equality and justice, AGPS confirmed that it documented the arrest of 105 female Palestinian refugees to |
2018-03-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 07, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3666, including 465 women 1672 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-08 | View |
Food parcels and electric heaters distributed to a number of Palestinian-Syrian families in LebanonIn Lebanon, the Saraa w Sahabet Al-Aqsa charity distributed 200 food parcels and 200 electric heaters to the Palestinian-Syrian families in Lebanon. They were distributed to those living in Sidon |
2018-03-08 | View |
The number of detained Palestinians in the Syrian regime’s prisons rises to 1672The Action Group revealed that the number of Palestinian-Syrian refugees detained in the Syrian security and intelligence branches prisons has reached 1672 Palestinian-Syrian detainees, where the numbers have been recorded |
2018-03-08 | View |
Appeals to transfer the refugee “Hassan Abu Jeida” from Yarmouk camp to receive treatment in DamascusThe relatives of the refugee “Hassan Abu Jeida” from Yarmouk camp and currently staying in the Shahid Mohareb Hospital in the town of Yelda, have appealed for the transfer of |
2018-03-08 | View |
Liwaa Al-Quds leader: We’ve prepared 5000 fighters to head to Yarmouk campOn its part, media sources close to the regime published a statement made by the leader of Liwaa Al-Quds, “Adnan Al-Sayed,” in which he announced that about 5000 of |
2018-03-08 | View |
Palestinian families in the eastern Ghouta call on UNRWA and the PLO to take on their responsibilities towards themIn the suburbs of Damascus, the Palestinian refugee students in the eastern Ghouta, called on all the international parties, UNRWA and the Palestine Liberation Organization in particular, to take on |
2018-03-08 | View |
21 Palestinian-Syrians died during February 2018AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team has announced that 21 Palestinian refugees died in February 2018, of which 12 died due to gunshot wounds, 4 died in the bombardments, 3 refugees |
2018-03-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 06, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3666, including 465 women 1672 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-07 | View |
A new census of the displaced Palestinian-Syrians and the Syrians in Beddawi camp, announcedThe Joint Security Force in Beddawi camp, located in Tripoli, north Lebanon, issued a statement to announce that it will conduct a comprehensive survey of the population of the camp |
2018-03-07 | View |
The Action Group participates in a workshop about the suffering of Palestinian-Syrians in LebanonIn Lebanon, AGPS participated with its media representative “Fayez Abu Eid” in a workshop organized by the Committee of the Displaced on Monday 5th of March 2018 under the title |
2018-03-07 | View |
Bombardment hits a vehicle transporting members of ISIS in Yarmouk campYarmouk camp was bombarded by the Syrian regime forces on Monday-Tuesday night, in which a vehicle transporting members of ISIS was targeted. The Action Group did not receive confirmed numbers |
2018-03-07 | View |
Tahrir Al-Sham targets one of ISIS’s sites in the west of YarmoukYarmouk camp was bombarded by the Syrian regime forces on Monday-Tuesday night, in which a vehicle transporting members of ISIS was targeted. The Action Group did not receive confirmed numbers |
2018-03-07 | View |
ISIS forces the students of Yarmouk camp to enroll in its schools and threatens to punish the violatorsOur correspondent in Yarmouk camp has confirmed that ISIS gave a deadline for all the students of Yarmouk camp in Damascus, to leave their schools in the neighboring towns and |
2018-03-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 05, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3665, including 465 women 1672 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-06 | View |
“Khair Umma” Foundation distributes its aid to the Palestinians in south TurkeyIn south Turkey, the Khair Umma Foundation distributed food baskets to the Palestinian refugees in the areas of Mersin, Adana, Ottoman, Reyhanlı, Antakya and İskenderun. In addition, it distributed children’s |
2018-03-06 | View |
The flour crisis in Deraa city aggravates the suffering of the PalestiniansThe residents of south Syria and the Palestinian refugees in it are suffering from a flour crisis, where their breadth is exacerbated by the lack of bread, because of the |
2018-03-06 | View |
ISIS’s violations force the residents of Yarmouk camp to stay in their housesOur correspondent in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus confirmed that the streets of Yarmouk camp became almost free of passers-by throughout the day. The remaining residents of the |
2018-03-06 | View |
Member of Palestinian Liberation Army dies in Syria, raising its death toll to 237 victimsPalestinian man “Zakaria Sawan” from the Khan Danon camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus, and a recruit in the ranks of the Palestinian Liberation Army, has died |
2018-03-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 04, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3665, including 465 women 1672 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-05 | View |
Winter clothes distributed to a number of Palestinian-Syrian families in Rashidieh refugee campIn Lebanon, the Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief coordinated with the Qataf Humanitarian Works Foundation, distributed winter clothes to a number of Palestinian families displaced from Syria to the Rashidieh |
2018-03-05 | View |
Bombardment targets Deraa camp and the Sad Road neighborhoodThe Syrian regime renewed its bombardment of the Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria and the Sad Road neighborhood, with mortar shells, leading to major destruction in the |
2018-03-05 | View |
Female Palestinian refugee dies in a bombardment in south SyriaFemale Palestinian refugee “Wadea Nimr Al-Masry” has died during the exchanged bombardment between the Syrian regime forces and the armed opposition factions, on the outskirts of Deraa camp in south |
2018-03-05 | View |
Clashes in west Yarmouk camp and ISIS whips three men from the camp for smuggling cannabisFighting broke out between ISIS and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham on the western Yarmouk axis, during which all types of light and medium weapons were used, without any injuries reported on |
2018-03-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 03, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3664, including 465 women 1672 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-04 | View |
International organizations condemn Germany for suspending a number of reunificationsInternational organizations have considered the new rules on the reunification of refugee families with the right to secondary protection in Germany, violating to the most fundamental rights of the child |
2018-03-04 | View |
Deraa camp… ongoing medical suffering despite the repetitive callsThe residents of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria are facing great difficulties on the medical side. Hospitals and medical centers are absent from the camp, in addition |
2018-03-04 | View |
Unknown gang kidnaps a Palestinian refugee in south SyriaThe Action Group’s correspondent in south Syria reported that unknown armed gangs kidnapped the Palestinian refugee “Hamada Al-Awady” in the town of Tabareyat, in the Deraa governorate in south Syria |
2018-03-04 | View |
UNRWA imposes “difficult” conditions to update the Palestinian-Syrians’ information and the General Authority for Refugees refusesUNRWA has imposed conditions described as difficult on the Palestinian refugees in Syria, to order to update their information and receive the Agency’s assistance. UNRWA asked the refugees to bring |
2018-03-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 02, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3664, including 465 women 1672 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-03 | View |
Hungary and Greece refuse to repatriate refugees from GermanyHungary and Greece continue to refuse the return of the refugees who were registered in them before coming to Germany, according to the rules of the Dublin Convention. The German |
2018-03-03 | View |
Liwaa Al-Quds sends its members to fight with the regime in GhoutaThe Liwaa Al-Quds battalion, affiliated to the Syrian regime, sent dozens of its fighters to the eastern Ghouta region in the suburbs of Damascus, to fight the armed opposition. Activists |
2018-03-03 | View |
Night clashes between the opposition and ISIS on the outskirts of Yarmouk campThe outskirts of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, witnessed the outbreak of intermittent clashes the day before yesterday, between the armed Syrian opposition factions and ISIS. The clashes |
2018-03-03 | View |
ISIS continues to terrorize the residents of Yarmouk camp and performs a number of whipping sentencesThe members of the “Hesba” group affiliated to ISIS, whipped a number of Yarmouk camp’s residents, where the organization claims that its members' violations of the rights of the people |
2018-03-03 | View |
Deraa camp bombarded with rockets and mortars and the Sad Road neighborhood in south SyriaDeraa camp for Palestinian refugees in Syria and the Sad Road neighborhood were bombarded with rockets and mortar shells. The Sad Road neighborhood was bombarded with an “elephant” missile, causing |
2018-03-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 01, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3663, including 465 women 1672 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-03-02 | View |
The Netherlands donates 2.3 million dollars to support the Palestinian-Syrian students in JordanUNRWA announced that the Kingdom of the Netherlands granted $3.2 million, to support UNRWA’s Palestinian refugee students in Jordan, who came from Syria. The donation included general maintenance work |
2018-03-02 | View |
UNRWA announces the date of individual data checks for Palestinians in SyriaUNRWA announced that in coordination with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees, that it will conduct an audit on the individual data of the Palestinian refugees benefiting from the |
2018-03-02 | View |
UNRWA condemns the death of two Palestinian children in Jaramana, in the suburbs of DamascusIn the strongest possible terms, UNRWA has condemned the incident, in which a bombardment with mortars killed two children from Palestine, near to the Jarmana camp for Palestinian refugees, which |
2018-03-02 | View |
Member of the “General Command” dies in the eastern Ghouta clashesPalestinian, “Murad Nimr Sharifa,” a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine General Command, died on 28th of February 2018 while fighting alongside the Syrian regime |
2018-03-02 | View |
ISIS bans teachers from leaving Yarmouk camp amid clashes with the oppositionThe Action Group’s correspondent in south Damascus, reported that ISIS banned the teachers from leaving Yarmouk camp to the neighboring town of Yelda. He added that ISIS asked teachers to |
2018-03-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 28, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3662, including 465 women 1666 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-03-01 | View |
Tensioned security conditions in Ain Al-Hilwah camp negatively affects the Palestinian-SyriansIn Lebanon, the Ain Al-Hilwah camp, located in the city of Sidon, witnessed an explosion, followed by gunfire yesterday, causing panic among the residents and the Palestinian-Syrian refugees who were |
2018-03-01 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain four brothers from the Tamim family, for the third yearThe Syrian security services continue to detain the four Palestinian brothers: “Mohammed Bashar Tamim,” born in 1994, “Mohammed Ayman Tamim,” born in 1984, “Mohammed Hady Tamim,” born |
2018-03-01 | View |
The Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief holds psychological support activities in Sabinah campThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, cooperated with UNRWA to carry out activities to provide psychological support to the students in the Sabinah camp. The activities included theatrical shows and |
2018-03-01 | View |
Fighting between ISIS and the Free Palestine Movement on the Martyrs’ sector axis in Yarmouk campClashes described as violent broke out between ISIS and the Free Palestine Movement, one of the factions affiliated to the Syrian regime, on the Martyrs’ sector axis in Yarmouk camp |
2018-03-01 | View |
Renewed bombardment of Deraa camp and injuries recorded among the residentsThe Syrian regime forces renewed its bombardment of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in Deraa, south Syria, leading to a number of injuries among the civilians and material damage in |
2018-03-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 26, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3661, including 465 women 1666 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-28 | View |
Syrian security continues to detain Palestinian brothers “Mohammed and Mooayad Salah Akawy” and hide their fateThe Syrian security continues to detain Palestinian brothers, Mohammed Saleh Akawy, born in 1982 and Moaayad Saleh Akawy born in 1992, since December 2013. They were arrested at the Bateekha |
2018-02-28 | View |
Neirab camp… unemployment, living and economic crisesThe residents of Neirab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo are complaining of suffocating living and economic conditions, due to the ongoing conflict in Syria, because of the expensive food |
2018-02-28 | View |
Residents of Khan Danon camp complain of high prices and lack of basic servicesThe residents of the Khan Danon camp are experiencing miserable living conditions, as a result of the shortage of the basic services inside the camp, where its residents are suffering |
2018-02-28 | View |
Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria, bombardedDeraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria was bombarded last night, with a number of mortar shells, causing material damage. Meanwhile, the residents of Deraa camp are suffering from |
2018-02-28 | View |
ISIS executes a resident of Yarmouk camp for spying with Hayat Tahrir Al-ShamMembers of ISIS in the south of the capital Damascus, implemented a death sentence on Palestinian refugee “Moussa Al-Badawi” on Tuesday, in front of the Palestine Mosque in Yarmouk camp |
2018-02-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 26, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3661, including 465 women 1666 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-27 | View |
63% of the Palestinian-Syrian victims who died in 2017 are military personnelThe annual documentational report for 2017, published by the Action Group for Palestinians in Syria in early February, titled “Palestinians of Syria… Between Promises and Restrictions,” that its documented |
2018-02-27 | View |
Tragic humanitarian and living conditions experienced by the residents of west Yarmouk campIn south Damascus, the remaining residents of the Ain Ghazal Street in thewest of Yarmouk camp are suffering from harsh humanitarian and living conditions, especially after the violent clashes that |
2018-02-27 | View |
Regime forces bombard the Mansheyya neighborhood in south Syria, using tank shellsThe Syrian regime forces bombarded the Mansheyya neighborhood in Deraa the city, in south Syria, with tank shells, creating a state of fear between civilians and destruction to their houses |
2018-02-27 | View |
Leadership of the Palestine Liberation Army forces the recruits to fight in GhoutaActivists and a number of Palestinian recruits’ families in the Palestinian Liberation Army, accused the Army’s leadership of forcing their sons to fight alongside the Syrian regime forces in the |
2018-02-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 25, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3661, including 465 women 1666 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-26 | View |
The Action Group’s documentational report: Deraa camp was violently bombarded in 2017, all types of lethal and internationally prohibited weaponsAGPS revealed in its annual documentational report for the year 2017, titled “Palestinians in Syria.. Between Promises and Restrictions” and launched in early-April 2018, that Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees |
2018-02-26 | View |
ISIS’s progress attempt fails in west Yarmouk campThe Action Group’s correspondent in south Damascus reported that ISIS is attempting to raid the areas controlled by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham in Yarmouk camp. ISIS used an an armoured car |
2018-02-26 | View |
The Syrian regime forcibly hides more than 100 female Palestinian refugeesThe Syrian regime and its security services continue to detain dozens of female Palestinian refugees in its prisons, most of which are youth, in addition to families which include their |
2018-02-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 24, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3660, including 465 women 1666 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-25 | View |
Cautious calm in Yarmouk camp interspersed with mutual sniping between ISIS and Tahrir Al-ShamYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, in the south of the Syrian capital, is witnessing a cautious calm state, interspersed with mutual sniping between ISIS and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham. While sources |
2018-02-25 | View |
ISIS bans the residents of Haifa neighborhood from returning to their houses in Yarmouk campOur correspondent in Yarmouk camp confirmed that members of ISIS prevented the residents of Haifa Street from returning to their homes, where ISIS had imposed its control on the neighborhood |
2018-02-25 | View |
Syrian security continues to detain hundreds of Palestinian refugees, including infants and elderly peopleThe Syrian security services continue to detain 1666 Palestinian refugees in its prisons, including children, women, elderly people, brothers, fathers, sons and complete families. Hundreds of them have died due |
2018-02-25 | View |
Member of the Palestinian Liberation Army dies during fighting in the suburbs of DamascusPalestinian refugee “Mostafa Saleh” from the Sayeda Zeinab camp in the suburbs of Damascus, and a member of the Palestinian Liberation Army has died, during clashes in the town of |
2018-02-25 | View |
Hundreds of displaced Palestinians in Idlib and its suburbs lack the basic elements of human lifeThe Action Group’s correspondent reported, based on a number of Palestinians who were displaced from their houses to Idlib and its suburbs, that they are “missing the basic elements of |
2018-02-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 23, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3660, including 465 women 1666 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-24 | View |
Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief distributes its aid in Al-Aedin camp in HomsThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief in Syria distributed winter clothing to 150 families of orphans or special needs children, in Al-Aedin camp in Homs. The residents of Al-Aedin camp |
2018-02-24 | View |
The Action Group: the number of Palestinian victims during the Syrian war has exceeded 3660AGPS’s documented statistics indicate that the number of Palestinian refugees who have died because of the Syrian war have reached 3666 victims, since 2012. According to the statistics, the reasons |
2018-02-24 | View |
Clashes between ISIS and “Tahrir Al-Sham” continue in Yarmouk campYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, has witnessed continued fighting between ISIS and ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ in the western Yarmouk region, through which ISIS is attempting to expand its |
2018-02-24 | View |
Deraa camp and Sad Road neighborhood bombarded with a number of mortar shellsDeraa camp for Palestinian refugees and the adjacent Sad Road neighborhood, in south Syria, were bombarded with a number of mortar shells, leading to material damage. Meanwhile, Deraa camp is |
2018-02-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 22, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3660, including 465 women 1666 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-23 | View |
Members of ISIS loot the civilian houses in the Jileen housing in south SyriaThe residents of the town of Jileen and its camp, located in the Yarmouk Basin in the western suburbs of Deraa, and which is home to many Palestinian and Syrian |
2018-02-23 | View |
Cautious calm surrounds Yarmouk camp and mutual sniping between ISIS and Tahrir Al-ShamYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, witnessed a state of cautious calm, after the violent fighting which broke out a few days ago, and resulted in ISIS imposing its |
2018-02-23 | View |
Rocket bombardment targets Al-Wafedin camp in the suburbs of DamascusAl-Wafedin camp, where a number of Palestinian families live, was bombarded with a number of missiles that hit different areas. The Action Group’s correspondent reported that 8 rocket-propelled grenades fell |
2018-02-23 | View |
8 mortars fall on Jaramana camp, killing a Palestinian and injuring manyPalestinian man, “Zaher Bru,” from the Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus, has died in a bombardment that hit the camp yesterday. According to the |
2018-02-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 21, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3657, including 465 women 1663 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-22 | View |
Great difficulties face the residents of Deraa camp on the medical sideThe regime forces’ snipers are obstructing the arrival of ambulances. If the residents succeed in taking a patient out of the camp, Jordan refuses to admit any Palestinian refugees from |
2018-02-22 | View |
Deraa camp and the Sad Road targeted with a number of mortar shellsIn south Syria, Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees has been bombarded with a number of mortar shells, causing material damage. This comes amid the continued security tension in the areas |
2018-02-22 | View |
Two Palestinian children die due to the bombardment targeting the Jaramana regionPalestinian boys, “Qosay Haitham Hamady Mohammed,” 14 years of age, and Bahaa El-Din Mohannad Hamady Mohammed,” 15 years of age, from the Palestinian Shamalna Clan and the residents |
2018-02-22 | View |
Violent bombardments threaten the lives of thousands of civilians in Ghouta Damascus, including 250 Palestinian familiesThe eastern Ghouta in the suburbs of Damascus, is witnessing unprecedented barbaric shelling, in which rockets and explosive barrels are being used. The Syrian regime's aircrafts have not stopped |
2018-02-22 | View |
Ongoing fighting in Yarmouk camp and ISIS imposes its tightening on Hayat Tahrir Al-ShamThe fighting remains in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, between ISIS and ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ for the 12th consecutive day. The regime managed to take control of a |
2018-02-21 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies due to clashes in Yarmouk camp, DamascusPalestinian “Aly Yasser Naema,” has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces centered on one of Yarmouk camp’s entrances in Damascus. He died during clashes with members of |
2018-02-21 | View |
Reports about an agreement between ISIS and ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ guaranteeing the exit of Tahrir Al-Sham’s fighters from Yarmouk campAGPS has received reports from several sources indicating the approach of the exit of dozens of ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Shams’ fighters, previously known as Al-Nusra Front, from Yarmouk camp for Palestinian |
2018-02-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 20, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3656, including 465 women 1663 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-21 | View |
ATM cards packaged for the Palestinian-Syrians in LebanonIn Lebanon, UNRWA has packaged the ATM cards made for the displaced Palestinian-Syrian refugees. $100 dollars have been paid as rent allowance for each Palestinian refugee family from Syria, in |
2018-02-21 | View |
Displaced Palestinians in the town of Tasil, north-west Deraa, complain of neglect and povertyIn south Syria, the Palestinian families displaced from the camps in Damascus to the town of Tasil, in Deraa, complained of the neglect and the bad living and economic conditions |
2018-02-21 | View |
Security tension due to bombardment on the Jaramana region in the suburbs of DamascusThe Jaramana refugee camp in the suburbs of Damascus, witnessed a state of tension, because of the continuous fall of mortar shells on its surroundings, resulting in significant material damage |
2018-02-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 19, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3655, including 465 women 1664 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-20 | View |
The Action Group’s documentation report: 28 Palestinian refugees were detained during 2017AGPS revealed in its annual documentation report for the year 2017, titled “Palestinians of Syria, Between Promises and Restrictions,” and published earlier this month, that 28 Palestinian refugees were |
2018-02-20 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian brother Emad and Eyad SamourThe Syrian regime forces continue to detain Palestinian brothers “Emad Fares Samour,” aged 33 and “Eyad Fares Samour,” aged 30, since 13/12/2012 and to this date. They were |
2018-02-20 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies in the Deir ez-Zour clashes, east Syria55-year-old, Palestinian refugee and member of the Liwaa Al-Quds battalion, Reda Samara, has died in a landmine explosion while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in Deir ez-Zour, east Syria |
2018-02-20 | View |
Artillery bombardment amid ongoing clashes in Yarmouk campThe Syrian regime forces and its affiliated factions bombarded Palestine Street in Yarmouk camp with artillery mortars and Dushka machine guns, amid the ongoing siege on Yarmouk camp. The Action |
2018-02-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 18, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3655, including 465 women 1663 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-19 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian, “Maher Khaled Mahmoud” since 2014The Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian, “Maher Khaled Mahmoud” born in 1994 and resident of Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, for nearly four consecutive years. He was arrested at the Syrian regime’s |
2018-02-19 | View |
Syrian security detains a female Palestinian refugee after her return from LebanonMeanwhile, the Syrian security forces arrested the Palestinian refugee, “Asmaa E.” after her return from Lebanon, for unknown reasons. She had gone to Lebanon for a “reunification” interview in |
2018-02-19 | View |
Palestinian Doctor, Rasheed Melhem, from the town of Muzayrib, releasedIn south Syria, an unknown armed gang released Palestinian refugee, “Rasheed Melhem,” resident of the town of Muzayrib in Deraa and in his 50s, days after his kidnap. He |
2018-02-19 | View |
Syrian regime continues to cut water from Yarmouk and Deraa campsThe residents of Yarmouk and Deraa camps are suffering from the continuous water cuts from their homes, which has pushed them in the past to depend on water from the |
2018-02-19 | View |
Cubs of the caliphate’ is ISIS’s lie to brainwash the children of Yarmouk campNot only ISIS been imposing its repressive practices and crackdowns on the residents of Yarmouk camp in Damascus, whether on men or women, but its ideas and practices have gone |
2018-02-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 17, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3655, including 465 women 1663 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-18 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians in Saudi Arabia living a difficult realityIn Saudi Arabia, the presence of Palestinian-Syrians is linked to a work contract or to carry out a pilgrimage or Haj. The Saudi Arabian Kingdom does not allow the entry |
2018-02-18 | View |
Different curriculums and tensioned security status are obstacles facing the Palestinian-Syrian students in LebanonIn Lebanon, the families of the Palestinian-Syrian students are facing great difficulties in educating their children to this date, as a result of the lack of English skills among the |
2018-02-18 | View |
Palestinian refugee kidnapped in the town of MuzayribUnidentified armed gangs kidnapped the Palestinian refugee “Fahd Al-Namiri” known as Abu Mohammed Namiri, in the town of Muzayrib, south Syria. According to our correspondent, unknown men kidnapped Namiri yesterday |
2018-02-18 | View |
Palestinian man from the ranks of ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ dies in Yarmouk campPalestinian “Magdy Arafat” known as Abu Farouk, and a member of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, has died during the ongoing clashes between ISIS and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham in the besieged Yarmouk |
2018-02-18 | View |
Clashes in Yarmouk continue and ISIS takes control of new areasViolent clashes between ISIS and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham continued all day, yesterday, at the contact points in the besieged Yarmouk camp, amid the progression of ISIS at the expense of |
2018-02-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 16, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3654, including 465 women 1663 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-17 | View |
Members of ISIS loot the civilian houses in Haifa Road, Yarmouk campOur correspondent in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, confirmed that members of ISIS looted the civilian houses in Haifa Street. Vehicles belonging to ISIS were seen carrying furniture |
2018-02-17 | View |
Violent clashes between ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ and ISIS in south DamascusIn south Damascus, our correspondent in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus reported ISIS’s bombardment of ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’s’ sites with a number of mortar shells. This came in |
2018-02-17 | View |
Regime forces bombard the Sad Road neighborhood in Deraa with mortar shellsIn Syria, the Sad Road neighborhood, adjacent to Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria, was bombarded yesterday with a number of mortar shells, which targeted different areas of |
2018-02-17 | View |
Palestinian member of ISIS dies in Yarmouk campPalestinian man, “Mohammed Nasser Al-Tabebi” (Abu Shady), a member of ISIS, has died during an attack launched by ISIS the day before yesterday, on the sites of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham |
2018-02-17 | View |
For the third consecutive month, Thailand detains Palestinian “Iyad Solaiman” under the pretext that his visa has expiredThe authorities in Thailand continue to detain the Palestinian refugee “Iyad Taha Soliman,” for the third consecutive month, under the pretext that his visa has expired. Iyad had sent |
2018-02-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 15, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3653, including 465 women 1663 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2018-02-16 | View |
Cash assistance distributed to the families of orphans and special needs children in Al-Aedin camp in HomsThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, distributed cash assistance on Wednesday, to 184 of the special needs and orphans’ families in Al-Aedin camp in Homs, under the “warming” campaign. According |
2018-02-16 | View |
The Action Group’s documentational report: Suffocating economic and living crises were suffered by the residents of Neirab camp in Aleppo during 2017Severe economic and living crises have been experienced by the residents of the Neirab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, during 2017, according to the Action Group’s annual documentation report |
2018-02-16 | View |
ISIS takes control of Haifa Street in Yarmouk camp and its members burn the civilians’ housesISIS took control over Haifa Street in Yarmouk camp, which is affiliated to ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham,’ after violent clashes carried out by ISIS the day before yesterday, on a |
2018-02-16 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies in eastern GhoutaPalestinian refugee “Nazir Al-Zamel” from the city of Harasta, has died during the fighting which broke out between the armed Syrian opposition forces and the Syrian regime in the eastern |
2018-02-16 | View |
Bombardment on Deraa camp causes injuries among civiliansThe Action Group’s correspondent in south Syria has reported the injury of a number of civilians in Deraa camp, after the bombardment of its neighborhoods by the Syrian regime, with |
2018-02-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 14, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3652, including 465 women 1659 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-02-15 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian refugee goes missing in LibyaThe Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Maysaa Jihad Bakkar," born on 7/7/1978 went missing while leaving Libya on Tuesday 16/1/2018 on a death boat from the city of Zuwara towards Italy, in |
2018-02-15 | View |
Economic suffering of thousands of displaced Palestinian families to Qudsaya continuesIn the town of Qudsaya in the suburbs of Damascus, live approximately 6000 Palestinian families who were displaced to the town, under harsh living conditions due to the rising living |
2018-02-15 | View |
Palestinian Ambassador to Ukraine about the detainee in Kiev: “Fares Salama’s case has been solved”"Ukraine in Arabic" website quoted the Palestinian ambassador to Ukraine, Dr. Mohammed Al-Asaad, that the crisis of the Palestinian refugee who was was recently detained at Boryspil International Airport, has |
2018-02-15 | View |
Violent fighting and bombardment of Deraa camp in south SyriaDeraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria, witnessed violent clashes using heavy and medium weapons yesterday, between the armed Syrian opposition and the regime forces which also bombarded the |
2018-02-15 | View |
With explosives and armored bulldozers ISIS storms into the areas of ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ in Yarmouk campISIS launched a violent attack on Wednesday, targeting the sites of ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ in the west of Yarmouk camp. According to the Action Group, fighting described as violent, broke |
2018-02-15 | View |
$800 fees for the renewal of the Palestinian-Syrian travel documentThousands of Syrian Palestinian refugees have been forced to leave Syria are having great difficulties in renewing their Syrian travel documents, due to the high costs of renewals and the |
2018-02-14 | View |
“New languages” a major obstacle facing the majority of Palestinian-Syrian refugees in EuropeIn Europe, though, the presence of Palestinian refugees from Syria has been relatively recent in a number of European countries, most of them are facing significant problems in learning the |
2018-02-14 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian “Adnan Talaat Al-Lolo” since 2013The Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian “Adnan Talaat Al-Lolo,” born in 1962 and resident of Yarmouk camp, for the fifth consecutive year. He was arrested by members of |
2018-02-14 | View |
Three refugees from Khan Al-Sheih camp arrested, raising the number of detained Palestinians to 1662 detaineesThe Action Group’s correspondent in the Khan Al-Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus, reported the news of the Syrian security’s arrest of three men from the |
2018-02-14 | View |
ISIS whips a resident of Yarmouk refugee camp for the possession and smuggling of tobaccoISIS whipped a resident of Yarmouk camp, for possessing tobacco and smuggling it from Yelda to inside Yarmouk camp. On its official website, ISIS published pictures showing its members while |
2018-02-14 | View |
2-month-old infant dies in Yarmouk camp due to the siege and poor medical careA 2-month-old infant from Yarmouk camp named “Ahmed Mazen Aly,” died on Monday February 12th, due to the siege and lack of medical care. On its part, AGPS’s Monitoring |
2018-02-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 12, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3651, including 465 women 1659 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-02-13 | View |
Syrian security release Palestinian “Yasser Ghareeb,” after years of detentionTahe Syrian security services released the Palestinian refugee “Yasser Youssef Ghareeb” from Al-Aedin camp in Homs, after a detention period of five years. The Syrian security detained Ghareeb on 10/08/2013 |
2018-02-13 | View |
Armed gangs kidnap Palestinian “Rasheed Melhem” from the town of Muzayrib and releases another, days after his kidnapUnidentified gangs kidnapped the Palestinian refugee, Rasheed Melhem, from the town of Muzayrib in Deraa, south Syria. The Action Group’s correspondent said that Melhem, who was kidnapped by an unidentified |
2018-02-13 | View |
Regime forces bombard Deraa camp with gas cylindersIn south Syria, the Syrian regime forces bombarded Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees on Sunday-Monday night, with an explosive gas cylinder, causing damage to the residents’ houses. The explosive gas |
2018-02-13 | View |
‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ in south Damascus arrests a Palestinian refugee for being loyal to ISISThe Action Group’s correspondent reported that ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ in the Maazeya area, south of Damascus, arrested Palestinian, “Wissam Khartabil,” for being accused of loyalty to ISIS in Yarmouk |
2018-02-13 | View |
Leaders of ISIS enter south Damascus in coordination with the regime, amid a state of fear among civiliansThe Action Group’s correspondent reported from sources in south Damascus, the entry of a number of ISIS’s leaders to the areas of ISIS’s control in south Damascus in coordination with |
2018-02-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 11, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3651, including 465 women 1658 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-02-12 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian “Bakr Al-Kousy” since 2013The Syrian regime continues to detain 33-year-old, Palestinian, “Bakr Al-Kousy” from Yarmouk camp, for the fifth consecutive year. He was arrested by members of the Syrian regime’s Hossaineyya checkpoint in |
2018-02-12 | View |
Regime forces bombard the Sad Road neighborhood in Deraa with mortar shellsIn south Syria, the Sad Road neighborhood, adjacent to Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, was bombarded with a number of mortar shells, targeting different areas in the camp and causing |
2018-02-12 | View |
ISIS informs civilians to leave Al-Hajar Al-Aswad neighborhood and head to Yarmouk campISIS in south Damascus informed the civilians living in Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, ISIS’s stronghold, of leaving the area and heading to Yarmouk camp. According to our reporter, ISIS wants to evacuate |
2018-02-12 | View |
Resident of Sayeda Zeinab camp dies while participating in the ongoing fighting in Syria“Mohammed Kheir Jazeyya” has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in Syria. He was a member of the Syrian army rangers, and a resident of the Sayeda Zeinab |
2018-02-12 | View |
Yarmouk camp bombarded with guided missiles and mortarsThe Syrian regime forces and its affiliated factions bombarded the neighborhoods of Yarmouk camp with a number of mortar shells. According to our reporter, the mortars fell on the Orouba |
2018-02-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 10, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3650, including 465 women 1658 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-02-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Jordan… unknown legal status and ongoing economic crisesIn Jordan, more than 17 thousand Palestinian-Syrian refugees were displaced to Jordan are suffering from very bad legal and living conditions, after most of them resorted to entering Jordan illegally |
2018-02-11 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk camp demand the opening of a humanitarian corridor to release emergency casesThe residents of Yarmouk camp have demanded the urgent opening of a humanitarian corridor, to release the emergency and ill cases from south Damascus, like the surrounding areas. “We, the |
2018-02-11 | View |
Ukraine deports Palestinian “Fares Salayma” to an unknown destinationThe Ukrainian authorities have deported Palestinian “Fares Hashem Salayma” to an unknown destination, after being detained in Boryspil International Airport in the Ukrainian capital Kiev for 12 days, under difficult |
2018-02-11 | View |
Renewed fighting in Ain Al-Hilwah camp aggravates the suffering of Palestinian-SyriansIn south Lebanon, the continuous security tension and the fighting that breaks out from time to time in the Ain Al-Hilwah camp, are aggravating the suffering of thousands of Palestinian |
2018-02-10 | View |
Members of ISIS continue to leave south Damascus, in coordination with the regime17 civilians and members of ISIS left south Damascus, after coordinating with the Syrian regime. According to sources in south Damascus, they left in exchange of large sums of money |
2018-02-10 | View |
Regime forces target the Sad Road neighborhoods with a number of mortar shellsAl-Sad Road neighborhood, adjacent to Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria, was bombarded with a number of mortar shells which targeted different areas of it, the day before |
2018-02-10 | View |
Two Soldiers from Palestinian Liberation Army die in Ghouta DamascusPalestinian refugees “Majid Omar Aly” and “Yehia Mohammed Rajja,” from the ranks of the Palestinian Liberation Army, have died while fighting in the ongoing clashes in the Chaifouneya Farm |
2018-02-10 | View |
Jafra honours the excellent students of Ouda School in south DamascusThe “Jafra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development” in south Damascus, honoured the excellent students in the first grade at all levels of study in the Ouda Alternative School. The |
2018-02-09 | View |
4 dead while members of ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ storm into the locations of ISIS in Yarmouk campThe Action Group's correspondent reported that members of ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ carried out a surprise attack on Wednesday-Thursday night, on the Charitable Association for Palestine’s building, “Al-Malkeya School,” |
2018-02-09 | View |
Unknown men kidnap Palestinian "Karim Mufleh" from the town of MuzayribThe Action Group’s correspondent reported the news of the kidnapping of the Palestinian refugee, "Karim Awad Mufleh," by a group of unknown men, from the town of Muzayrib in |
2018-02-09 | View |
Muzayrib town in south Syria bombarded with mortar shell and the Military Council imposes a curfewOur correspondent in south Syria reported that ISIS bombarded the town of Muzayrib with an artillery shell, confirming that it did not explode. The shell fell onto the highway cemetery |
2018-02-09 | View |
Female Palestinian refugee dies after the Syrian regime bombards the suburbs of DamascusPalestinian refugee “Khetam Saeed Ghoneim” died on Wednesday 07-02-2018, after Syrian aircrafts bombarded the residential neighborhoods in the city of Doma, in the Ghouta region, in the suburbs of Damascus |
2018-02-09 | View |
Human Rights organizations criticize Sweden due to delays in reunions of families coming from SyriaThe Red Cross and the Amnesty International criticized the Swedish Foreign Ministry with regard to the length of waiting periods experienced by the Syrian families who have the right to |
2018-02-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Egypt… continued legal, economic and living sufferingThe Palestinian-Syrians in Egypt are complaining from the weak official representation. A number of refugees confirmed to AGPS the dereliction of the Palestinian Embassy in Cairo, the PLO and the |
2018-02-08 | View |
Bombardment using mortar shells hits the Martyrs’ sector in Yarmouk campThe Martyrs’ sector in the axis of Yarmouk camp’s Secondary School for Girls, located in Palestine Street, was bombarded with a number of mortar shells causing material damage. The bombardment |
2018-02-08 | View |
13 Palestinian-Syrians died during January 2018, while 9 died in the same month of 2017AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team has announced that 13 Palestinian-Syrians died in January 2018, while 9 refugees died during the same month in 2017, amid the ongoing war in Syria |
2018-02-08 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian refugee “Jamal majid Al-Jaafary” since 2015The Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian “Jamal majid Al-Jaafary,” born in 1983 and resident of Yarmouk camp, for the third consecutive year. He was arrested at the Syrian |
2018-02-07 | View |
ISIS crucifies four men from Yarmouk camp for transferring basic furniture from their housesIn Yarmouk camp, ISIS crucified four men, the day before yesterday. Two men were crucified at the Orouba checkpoint, while the other two were crucified near Palestine Mosque in the |
2018-02-07 | View |
The Action Group: the number of Palestinian victims in the Syrian war has exceeded 3646 victimsAGPS’s documented statistics reveal that the number of Palestinian refugee victims who have died because of the Syrian war has reached 3646 victims, since 2012. As for the reasons for |
2018-02-07 | View |
Member of the Palestine Liberation Army dies in the ongoing fighting in SyriaThe Palestinian refugee “Mohammed Qassem Ahmed,” from the ranks of the Palestine Liberation Army, has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime, in the ongoing clashes in the town |
2018-02-07 | View |
The Action Group’s documental report: 2017 did not spare Al-Husseiniya camp from raids and arrests and the seizure of homesIn its annual documentational report for 2017, titled “The Palestinians of Syria… Between Promises and Restrictions,” which was issued in the beginning of February, AGPS announced that the |
2018-02-07 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian student obtains the “Ideal Student” title in the Samu School in Ain Al-Hilwa campIn Lebanon, the Palestinian-Syrian student "Nedal Mahmoud Al-Abtah," won the ideal student title, among all students of his class, then among all the students of the Samu School in |
2018-02-06 | View |
The Action Group: 2017 aggravated the suffering of Khan Al-Sheih camp and was no better than its predecessorAGPS revealed in its annual report for 2017, titled “Palestinians of Syria… Between Promises and Restrictions,” which it issued in the beginning of February, that 2017 was not any |
2018-02-06 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk camp dies amid the ongoing war in SyriaPalestinian refugee Mohanad Mohammed Abu Eid from Yarmouk camp, has died amid the ongoing war in Syria. On its part, AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team has confirmed the rise of |
2018-02-06 | View |
Lebanon obstructs the entry of Palestinian-Syrians who have reunion interviewsThe Lebanese authorities are obstructing the entry of dozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria to its territories to undergo their “reunion” interviews in the European embassies, despite the existence of |
2018-02-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 04, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3645, including 463 women 1656 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-02-05 | View |
Jafra distributes its agricultural crops to families in YeldaJafra Foundation for Relief and Development distributed the agricultural crops that it planted, in order to secure some vegetables for the people in the town of Yelda. According to the |
2018-02-05 | View |
Syrian security releases a detainee from Al-Aedin camp in HomsSyrian security released the Palestinian refugee “Maher Darwish,” from Al-Aedin camp in Homs, on Sunday 4th of February 2018, after being detained for almost three years. He is a |
2018-02-05 | View |
ISIS bombards sites in west Yarmouk and arrests a woman and elderly peopleIn south Damascus, ISIS bombarded the area surrounding the Zeid ibn Al-Khattab Mosque in west Yarmouk camp with a number of mortar shells, leading to material damage only. This came |
2018-02-05 | View |
13 Palestinian-Syrians died during January 2018AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team announced that 13 Palestinian refugees died in January 2018. 10 people died of gunshot wounds, one refugee died of a sniper shot, another person died |
2018-02-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 03, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3645, including 463 women 1656 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-02-04 | View |
Syrian security continues to detain Palestinian “Hassan Layla,” for the sixth yearThe Syrian regime continues to detain 26-year-old, Palestinian “Hassan Ziad Layla,” for the sixth consecutive year. His arrest came while the Syrian regime forces raided Al-Qastal School in Yarmouk |
2018-02-04 | View |
Transportation crisis and economic suffering continue to affect residents of Khan Danon camp in the suburbs of DamascusIn the suburbs of Damascus, the residents of the Khan Danon camp are living in stable security conditions, however its residents are suffering from the serious worsening of their living |
2018-02-04 | View |
ISIS publishes photos of the executions it carried out on two Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk campISIS in Yarmouk camp published extremely harsh pictures, showing its members while executing the refugees “Ramez Abdallah” and “Bashar Saeed.” The pictures published by ISIS, which the Action Group |
2018-02-04 | View |
Bariqa Camp: Palestinian refugees under snow, without water, bread or firewoodMore than 8 thousand displaced Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Bariqa camp in south Syria, are suffering from extremely harsh humanitarian conditions. Their woes have been exacerbated by the severe |
2018-02-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 02, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3643, including 463 women 1656 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-02-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Ghouta: continuous suffering and repeated calls for helpAt least 250 Palestinian families across Duma, Zamalka, Hezzeh and Homoreya, are suffering from an extreme lack of food supplies due to the suffocating siege imposed by the Syrian army |
2018-02-03 | View |
Action Group Report: Yarmouk camp is witnessing a sharp deterioration in the health conditionsThe Action Group For Palestinians of Syria has confirmed in its yearly report for 2017, titled “Syrian Palestinians... Between Promises and Restrictions,” that Yarmouk camp is witnessing a sharp |
2018-02-03 | View |
Free Palestine Movement announces the death of one of its members in SyriaThe Free Palestine Movement, one of the Palestinian armed factions loyal to the Syrian regime, announced the death of its Palestinian fighter “Mohammed Taleb Kharma,” in Syria. The Movement |
2018-02-03 | View |
Amid arbitrary measures, ISIS executes two young Palestinians in south DamascusISIS has executed two young Palestinian men from Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in south Damascus. They are: “Ramez Abdallah” and “Bashar Saeed.” ISIS’s so called “Legal Court” issued |
2018-02-03 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association launches itsIn coordination with the Kheir Umma Charity, the Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association launched its "Saqaya Al-Khair" campaign with the aim of delivering and distributing safe drinking water |
2018-02-02 | View |
The suffering of those displaced from Khan Al-Sheih to Idlib aggravates and becomes increasingly difficultDespite the numerous and continuous calls and appeals made by the Palestinian families displaced from Khan Al-Sheih camp to Idlib city, their living conditions remain deteriorating, especially amid UNRWA and |
2018-02-02 | View |
ISIS detains a number of civilians in Yarmouk campAGPS’s correspondent in Yarmouk camp reported that ISIS arrested a number of civilians yesterday, living in the areas controlled by ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham,’ after allowing 10 people to leave |
2018-02-02 | View |
Under the title ‘Palestinian-Syrians… Between Promises and Restrictions’ the Action Group and Return Center issue their annual documentary report for 2017Under the title ‘Palestinian-Syrians… Between Promises and Restrictions,’ the Action Group For Palestinians of Syria and the Palestine Return Center in London, issued their annual documentary report, which observes |
2018-02-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 01, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3642, including 463 women 1656 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-02-02 | View |
Syrian regime releases Palestinian boy “Mohammed Hany Rabei”The Syrian regime forces released the 16-year-old, Palestinian boy “Mohammed Hany Rabei Al-Sottary,” resident of the Muzayrib town in south Syria, on 31-01-2018. He was arrested while passing through |
2018-02-01 | View |
Fighting between the Palestinian factions affiliated to the regime and ISIS in Yarmouk campIntermittent clashes between the Palestinian factions affiliated to the regime and ISIS, took place on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, yesterday afternoon. According to our |
2018-02-01 | View |
Bombardment targets Deraa camp in south DamascusIn south Syria, Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees was bombarded yesterday, with a number of mortar shells belonging to the Syrian regime forces in the city. Only material damage was |
2018-02-01 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians in the Beqaa face the bitter cold winter by lighting their old clothing on fireThe Palestinian families displaced from Syria to the Lebanese Beqaa are living a harsh life. The families are facing the extremely cold weather in between the barren mountains. Some of |
2018-02-01 | View |
“Child labor” spreads among the Palestinian-Syrian refugees in the areas of their asylumAlmost seven years since the start of the Syrian war, thousands of Palestinian-Syrian refugees have been forced to flee to the neighboring countries, where they are facing extremely harsh economic |
2018-01-31 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian girl, “Aya Tayseer Shehada” threatened with paralysis due to a fatal medical errorPalestinian refugee “Aya Tayseer Shehada,” born in 1998, and a displaced resident of Yarmouk camp to Lebanon, has appealed to the Action Group, about her threat of being paralyzed |
2018-01-31 | View |
464” Female Palestinian Refugees Died as a result of the Syrian WarAGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team has documented the death of 464 female Palestinian-Syrian refugees over the past seven years. According to the recorded data, the reasons for their death varied |
2018-01-31 | View |
"Freedom Bus" reaches Paris and demands the freedom of the detainees in the Syrian regime’s prisonsThe “Freedom Bus,” organized by the “Families for Freedom Movement,” which is led by Syrian women aiming to defend the rights of detainees and forcibly disappeared people, reached |
2018-01-30 | View |
Caricature artist Hany Abbas launches his first book ‘A Fish in Noah’s Boat’ about the unfolding events in SyriaThe caricature artist,Hany Abbas, from Yarmouk camp, has launched his first book ‘A Fish in Noah’s Boat,’ in coordination with the Maysaloon House for Printing, Distribution and Publishing |
2018-01-30 | View |
Palestinian loses her life to the medical neglect in Kalema Hospital, in Aleppo20-year-old Palestinian refugee, “Ola Ibrahim Bastouny,” from Neirab refugee camp, has lost her life to the negligence of the doctors and nurses in the Kalema Hospital, in Aleppo. According |
2018-01-30 | View |
Ukraine detains Palestinian “Fares Salama” after his deportation from TurkeyThe Ukrainian authorities have detained the Palestinian-Syrian refugee “Fares Hashem Salama,” after his deportation from Istanbul Atatürk Airport under the pretext that he does not have a visa |
2018-01-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 28, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3642, including 463 women 1655 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-29 | View |
ISIS in south Damascus whips one of its members for adultery and arrests another for smugglingLocal sources in south Damascus stated that ISIS whipped one of its members named “Moaweya” 100 times, for adultery charges, after worshipers left a mosque in the area. ISIS’s security |
2018-01-29 | View |
Clashes in Yarmouk camp and a member of a Syrian-affiliated faction woundedIn south Damascus, reports from the besieged Yarmouk camp in south Damascus confirmed the outbreak of clashes between the Free Palestine Movement, affiliated to the Syrian regime, and factions of |
2018-01-29 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian “Yehia Ahmed Al-Bash” since 2012The Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian, “Yehia Ahmed El-Bash,” born in 1960, for the sixth consecutive year. The Syrian regime arrested him on 05-10-2012 and took him to |
2018-01-29 | View |
Warning of scams aimed at the families of detainees in SyriaActivists have warned the families of the Palestinian and Syrian detainees in the Syrian regime prisons of being subjected to scam and blackmailing, carried out by intermediaries, including some lawyers |
2018-01-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 27, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3642, including 463 women 1655 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-28 | View |
Unemployment: an economic crisis suffered by most of the Palestinian refugees in SyriaThe Palestinian refugees in Syria are suffering from unprecedented economic crises, due to the war in Syria. At least a third of them have been forced to leave their tents |
2018-01-28 | View |
"Travel Document"... the curse that haunts the Palestinians of Syria wherever they goThe Palestinian-Syrian refugees carrying the Syrian documents are suffering from non-recognition and negligence by a number of countries which they have fled to. “Ahmed,” a Palestinian refugee in Lebanon |
2018-01-28 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian refugee detained at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, after Morocco and Mauritania refuse to take himThe Turkish authorities have detained Palestinian-Syrian refugee “Fares Hashem Salama,” after Morocco and Mauritania refuse to take him, amid news that he has been deported to Ukraine, in east |
2018-01-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 26, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3642, including 463 women 1654 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-27 | View |
Charitable Association continues to renovate the Muaz ibn Jabal Mosque in Sabinah campThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief continues to reconstruct and rebuild the Muaz ibn Jabal Mosque in Sabinah camp. The Association’s workshops have ended the second stage of its work |
2018-01-27 | View |
1728 refugees transferred from the Greek Islands to its mainland since the start of 2018The Greek Immigration Ministry said a group of 1728 refugees have been transferred from the Greek Islands to the Greek mainlands, since the beginning of this year to yesterday’s date |
2018-01-27 | View |
Syrian security detains a resident of the Khan Al-Sheih campThe Syrian military security branch arrested 19-year-old, Palestinian, “Ahmed Mahmoud Eid,” resident of Khan Al-Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus, without any further information about |
2018-01-27 | View |
Fear among the Palestinians in Syria that UNRWA may stop its cash assistanceRegarding the suffering of Palestinian refugees, a state of panic and fear has spread among the Palestinian refugees in Syria, because of the possible stop of UNRWA’s cash assistance, after |
2018-01-27 | View |
ISIS bans the civilians in west Yarmouk camp from leaving for treatment and to buy food suppliesIn a new step to tighten on the people living in the areas under ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’s’ control in Yarmouk camp, ISIS in south Damascus banned civilians from leaving to |
2018-01-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 25, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3642, including 463 women 1652 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-26 | View |
Syrian security continues to detain Palestinian brothers “Ahmed and Mohammed Awad”Syrian security continues to detain Palestinian brothers “Ahmed and Mohammed Awad.” Mohammed was arrested by the military security in Hama, on 26-12-2013. He was born in 1986. Ahmed was |
2018-01-26 | View |
Residents of Al-Ramadan camp complain of poverty and expensive pricesThe Palestinian refugees living in Ar-Ramadan camp in the suburbs of Damascus, are complaining of a real economic crisis, due to the manifestations of the conflict in Syria on them |
2018-01-26 | View |
Clashes between the opposition groups and ISIS on the outskirts of Yarmouk campIn south Damascus, the besieged Yarmouk camp witnessed clashes described as violent on Wednesday-Thursday night, between ISIS and the armed Syrian opposition groups in the town of Yelda, on the |
2018-01-26 | View |
Syrian regime closes Jafra Foundation’s headquarters in Khan Al-Sheih camp for unknown reasonsMembers of the Syrian security have closed the headquarters of the “Jafra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development,” in the Khan Al-Sheih camp in the suburbs of Damascus, suddenly |
2018-01-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 24, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3641, including 463 women 1653 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-25 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians Workers Association visits the Women's Authority for Social Care and Communication - SellaIn Lebanon, a delegation from the Palestinian-Syrians Workers Association, represented by the Head of the Association, “Mohammed Sewied,” and members of the Administrative Board, “Ahmed Aly” and “Youssef Sewied |
2018-01-25 | View |
UNRWA postpones delivery of cash assistance to Palestinians in Syria until further noticeUNRWA announced the postponement of the delivery date of the first installment of its cash assistance to the Palestinian refugees in Syria. UNRWA informed the refugees through a text message |
2018-01-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: Complain about UNRWA, the PLO and the Palestinian authority’s failure towards themThe Palestinian-Syrian refugees are complaining from the negligence, marginalization and dereliction of UNRWA and the Palestinian factions towards them. The Palestinian factions’ interest towards their suffering has declined significantly over |
2018-01-25 | View |
Curfew imposed in Muzayrib due to the proliferation of kidnappings and theftThe armed Syrian opposition factions in the town of Muzayrib, in south Syria, imposed a night curfew in an attempt to reduce the spread of kidnappings and theft in the |
2018-01-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 23, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3641, including 463 women 1653 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria sit-in in front of UNRWA’s headquarters in BeirutDozens of Palestinian-Syrian refugees organized a sit-in on Monday 22nd January, in front of UNRWA’s headquarters in Beirut, in response to a call made by the Association of Displaced Palestinians |
2018-01-24 | View |
Lebanese security detains two female Palestinian-Syrian refugeesIn Lebanon, the Action Group’s correspondent in Ain Al-Hilweh camp reported the Lebanese security’s arrest of two female Palestinian-Syrian refugees, whose names will be kept anonymous by the Group, under |
2018-01-24 | View |
Residents of Al-Hossaineyya camp complain of accumulated waste and the lack of infrastructure servicesResidents of Al-Hossaineyya camp are complaining of accumulated waste in the lanes and alleys of the camp, warning of the consequences of bad odour and the increase of insects, which |
2018-01-24 | View |
Resident of Yarmouk camp dies amid the ongoing war in SyriaPalestinian refugee “Ahmed Al-Khatib” from Yarmouk camp has died, due to the ongoing fighting in Syria. On its part, AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team confirmed the increase in the toll |
2018-01-24 | View |
ISIS searches and confiscates students of Yarmouk camp’s books while leaving to the schools of the adjacent areasThe Action Group’s correspondent has reported that ISIS searches the books of the students living in the camp, while leaving to and returning from the schools of the neighboring towns |
2018-01-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 22, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3640, including 463 women 1653 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women Yarmouk |
2018-01-23 | View |
For the fifth year, Palestinian man “Mohammed Al-Banna” missing in DamascusPalestinian man “Mohammed Fady Youssef Al-Banna,” went missing in Damascus almost 5 years ago, while on his way to work in an Internet Company. He was last seen on |
2018-01-23 | View |
Night clashes in the west of Yarmouk camp between ISIS and ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’In south Damascus, Yarmouk camp witnessed the break out of intermittent fighting on Sunday-Monday night, between ISIS and ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham,’ previously known as Al-Nusra Front, with no injuries |
2018-01-23 | View |
Turkish Reyhanlı city bombarded, causing damage to a number of Palestinian-Syrian families’ housesThe Action Group’s correspondent reported the bombardment of the Turkish city of Reyhanlı using a missile, on Sunday, killing a civilian and injuring many. The bombardment led to the material |
2018-01-23 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian infant in Lebanon dies after her parents fail to cover the costs of her treatmentThe Palestinian-Syrian infant “Celine Aziz,” died in Qassab Hospital, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, on January 19th 2018. Celine was diagnosed with pneumonia and her parents could |
2018-01-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 21, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3640, including 463 women 1653 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-22 | View |
Regime forces bombard Deraa camp and the Sad Road neighborhood in south SyriaThe regime forces and its affiliated factions, bombarded Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees at night, with an explosive gas cylinder. The regime forces also targeted the Sad Road neighborhood in |
2018-01-22 | View |
ISIS breaks into the former headquarters of the Civil Defense, on the outskirts of Yarmouk campMembers of ISIS broke in to the former headquarters of the Civil Defense, located in the Zein neighborhood, on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp, on Thursday 13-01. According to local |
2018-01-22 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies while fighting in the suburbs of HamaThe Free Palestine Movement, one of the Palestinian military groups loyal to the Syrian regime, has announced the death of its Palestinian fighter “Ahmed Mohammed Taha,” during the fighting |
2018-01-22 | View |
Qosai Mosleh’s” Palestinian-Syrian family renews its appeal to find its son who has been missing for four yearsThe family of Palestinian-Syrian, “Qosai Mosleh,” born on 31/3/1991, renewed its appeals to the humanitarian and international organizations and the Palestinian authorities and its President, to move towards finding |
2018-01-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 20, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3640, including 463 women 1653 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-21 | View |
Stable security conditions and suffocating economic crises in the Raml campIn Lattakia, the Palestinian-Syrian refugees in the Raml camp are living in stable security and calm conditions, amid the regime’s control over the camp and all its surrounding areas. Their |
2018-01-21 | View |
Spread of kidney diseases among the besieged residents of Yarmouk campOur correspondent in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, confirmed the spread of kidney diseases among the refugees in the camp and the neighboring towns, due to their complete |
2018-01-21 | View |
ISIS launches an attack on the opposition groups in south DamascusISIS’s fighters launched an attack yesterday, on the sites of the armed Syrian opposition factions which lie on the front of the Zein neighborhood, in the area between Yelda town |
2018-01-21 | View |
Palestinian detainees released from the Syrian prisons confirm their arrests for being a family member of a wanted person or similarity of namesA number of Palestinian refugees who have been released by the Syrian regime have confirmed to the Action Group’s correspondent, that they were arrested by members of the Syrian security |
2018-01-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 19, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3640, including 463 women 1652 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-20 | View |
In response to its appeal, Belgium and the Netherlands give their support to UNRWABelgium announced the day before yesterday, its donation of 23 million dollars to UNRWA. Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander De Croo stated that “This support comes from the premise |
2018-01-20 | View |
Syrian security detainees brothers “Ammar and Khaled Gomaa” for the fourth yearThe Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian brothers, “Ammar Gomaa Ibrahim,” aged 34 and “Khaled Gomaa Ibrahim,” aged 40, since September 2013 and to this date. The were |
2018-01-20 | View |
"Family dispersion" a tragedy suffered by thousands of Palestinian-Syrian familiesThousands of Palestinian-Syrian families are suffering from major family dispersion across the world. This has placed them in economic, legal and psychological challenges. Members of one family may be distributed |
2018-01-20 | View |
ISIS bans the movement of women to the areas of Tahrir Al-Sham’s control in Yarmouk campAGPS’s correspondent in Yarmouk camp, confirmed the news which spoke about the prevention of the checkpoints belonging to ISIS in Yarmouk camp, women from crossing between the areas of its |
2018-01-20 | View |
Storms uproot refugee tents in Deraa amid unprecedented human sufferingThe displaced Palestinian and Syrian refugee families, have found displacement again in Deraa city, due to the storms and rains which have lasted days, hitting their tents and uprooting them |
2018-01-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 18, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3640, including 463 women 1653 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-19 | View |
Residents of Khan Al-Sheih camp complain of deliberate marginalization in the provision of servicesResidents of the Khan Al-Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus are complaining from the regression of their living and economic conditions, due to the ongoing war |
2018-01-19 | View |
Palestinians in south Damascus suffering continues, with complete dependence on the charitable kitchens and assistanceIn south Damascus, the Palestinian refugees displaced to the towns of south Damascus are complaining of the difficulties they are facing in guaranteeing food for their families, despite the presence |
2018-01-19 | View |
Clashes in Yarmouk camp between ISIS and ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ renewedThe Action Group’s correspondent reported news of renewed fighting between members of ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ and ISIS on Wednesday-Thursday night, on the axis of west Yarmouk. He noted that ISIS |
2018-01-19 | View |
UNRWA: The latest reductions of the Palestinian refugees’ humanitarian aid will destroy their livesUNRWA has stated that the latest reductions of the Palestinian refugees’ humanitarian aid will destroy the lives of approximately 5 million refugees, and they kept their hope alive, according to |
2018-01-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 17, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3640, including 463 women 1653 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-18 | View |
Fears that UNRWA will stop its aid to the Palestinian-Syrians in GazaAn atmosphere of pessimism spread among the Palestinian refugees who returned from Syria to Gaza, after reports were heard that UNRWA will cut its cash assistance that it used to |
2018-01-18 | View |
The residents of Yarmouk camp are living in a genuine medical crisis because of ISIS and the Syrian regimeThe remaining residents of the besieged Yarmouk camp are living under tragic health conditions, since the halt of all the hospitals and medical points’ services inside the camp, because of |
2018-01-18 | View |
Violent clashes on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp between the opposition’s fighters and ISISIn south Damascus, the outbreak of violent clashes has continued, between ISIS and the armed Syrian opposition factions, in the Zein neighborhood in south Damascus, for the fifth consecutive day |
2018-01-18 | View |
The absence of UNRWA in Egypt and Turkey leaves the Palestinians of Syria without a supporter or representativeThe Palestinian-Syrians in Egypt and Turkey are complaining that UNRWA is not performing its role towards them, especially that this comes amid the complete absence of any international body to |
2018-01-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 16, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3639, including 463 women 1653 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-17 | View |
ATM cards for Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon packagedUNRWA packaged the ATM cards made for the Palestinian-Syrian refugees who have been displaced to Lebanon. A sum of $100 was paid to cover the rent costs of each Palestinian |
2018-01-17 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian child dies after falling from the sixth floor of a building in the Lebanese city of SidonIn Lebanon, Palestinian-Syrian child, “Yazan Ahmed Al-Mohahy,” died the day before yesterday, after falling from the sixth floor of a building in the Zohour neighborhood, in the Lebanese city |
2018-01-17 | View |
Turkey opens a specialized office to receive requests from Syrians and Palestinians wishing to obtain visas from LebanonThe Turkish embassy in Lebanon announced its opening of an office specialized to receive requests from Syrians and Palestinians wishing to obtain entry visas to Turkey, on Monday. The office’s |
2018-01-17 | View |
ISIS launches an attack on the armed Syrian opposition on the outskirts of Yarmouk campMembers of ISIS launched an attack on one of the armed Syrian opposition’s sites in the Zein neighborhood, on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, yesterday. According to |
2018-01-17 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies due to torture in the Syrian regime prisonsPalestinian refugee “Abdullah Fayez Diab,” has died due to torture in the Syrian regime prisons. Abdullah is the son of the Sheikh-Lawyer, “Fayez Diab Diab,” who also died |
2018-01-17 | View |
"Renewal of travel documents" additional burdens pursue the Palestinians of SyriaThousands of Palestinian-Syrians refugees who have been forced to leave Syria, are suffering from great difficulties in the renewal of their Syrian travel documents. This is due to the increase |
2018-01-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 15, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3639, including 463 women 1653 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-16 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association distributes heating materials in MuzayribThe Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association distributed heating materials to the displaced families and residents of Muzayrib town in south Syria. The aid included firewood and mazut, of |
2018-01-16 | View |
Syrian security continues to detain Palestinian brothers, “Omar and Montasser Ghonayem”The Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian brothers, “Omar and Montasser Ahmed Ghonayem,” residents of Yarmouk camp, since 2013 and to this date. According to the detainees’ parents, “Omar |
2018-01-16 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies in clashes in the suburbs of DamascusPalestinian refugee “Mohamed Khaled Hamada,” a member of the Liwaa Al-Quds battalion, has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in the ongoing clashes in the suburbs of |
2018-01-16 | View |
For the second day, clashes and exchanged sniping between ISIS and ‘Tahrir Al-Sham’ in Yarmouk campYarmouk camp witnessed the outbreak of intermittent clashes and exchanged sniping, between ISIS and ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham,’ previously known as Al-Nusra Front, yesterday. No injuries occurred on both sides |
2018-01-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 14, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3638, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-15 | View |
Relief aid distributed to the Palestinian refugees in TurkeyThe European Al-Wafaa campaign distributed food parcels, cash assistance and winter covers to the Palestinian-Syrian families in south Turkey, which are living in the cities of “Mersin, Adana, Ottomanya, Reyhanlı |
2018-01-15 | View |
UNRWA withdraws its decision to stop its financial aid to the Palestinians in SyriaUNRWA withdrew the decision it took yesterday, to stop giving its financial assistance to the Palestinian refugees in Syria, as a result of the pressure exerted by the General Organization |
2018-01-15 | View |
Deraa camp targeted with 6 mortar shellsIn south Syria, the Action Group’s correspondent reported that the regime forces bombarded neighborhoods in Deraa camp, using 6 mortar shells, adding that the shelling caused damage and destruction to |
2018-01-15 | View |
A member of the Palestinian Liberation Army dies in the eastern GhoutaMedia sources close to the Syrian regime have reported the death of Palestinian refugee “Qassem Darwish,” a member in the ranks of the Palestinian Liberation Army, while fighting alongside |
2018-01-15 | View |
ISIS surprises ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ in west Yarmouk camp, takes control over a number of its sites, and deaths among its ranksMembers of ISIS surprised the members of ‘Hayat tahrir Al-Sham,’ in the west of Yarmouk camp on Sunday, by launching a surprise attack on them and taking control over |
2018-01-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 13, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3636, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-14 | View |
"Internal Travel Permit," a problem complained of by the Palestinian-Syrians in TurkeyIn Turkey, the Palestinian-Syrian refugees are suffering from a number of problems, the most prominent being the poor economic conditions and the absence of the official body that represents them |
2018-01-14 | View |
The alternative schools in Yelda are the only choice for the besieged students of Yarmouk campIn south Damascus, hundreds of students of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees are suffering from the halt of the educational facilities inside the camp, as a result of the siege |
2018-01-14 | View |
Palestinian man dies while fighting in the suburbs of DamascusPalestinian man named, “Ahmed Emad Al-Khateb,” known as Abu Kefah, has died from a sniper shot while participating in the fighting between the Syrian regime and the armed opposition |
2018-01-14 | View |
Palestinian dies of his injuries, following clashes between ISIS and the opposition in south DamascusPalestinian man “Awad Moussa,” has died of his wounds after the violent clashes which broke out between ISIS, Jaish Al-Islam and the opposition forces in south Damascus, the day |
2018-01-14 | View |
Clashes between the regime forces and the opposition in Deraa campDeraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria, witnessed clashes between the Syrian regime and the armed opposition groups, accompanied by the mobilization of the opposition groups on the outskirts |
2018-01-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 12, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3635, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-13 | View |
Their loss of identity papers has made them vulnerable to arrests and prevented them from their right to work and travel to TurkeyHundreds of Palestinian-Syrian refugees who have reached Turkey are suffering because of their inability to move or work, as a result of being incapable of obtaining temporary protection cards “Kimlik |
2018-01-13 | View |
Reports that the Syrian regime has allowed the evacuation of ISIS’s injured members in south Damascus, for treatmentSources close to the Syrian opposition confirmed the Syrian regime’s evacuation of the wounded members of ISIS, to be treated in the capital’s hospitals. The sources added that 13 wounded |
2018-01-13 | View |
A member of the Liberation Army dies in Hazrama, and another injured in Adra, in the suburbs of DamascusPalestinian refugee “Mostafa Mahmoud Saleh,” from the ranks of the Palestinian Liberation Army has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces, in the ongoing clashes in the town |
2018-01-13 | View |
Violent clashes between ISIS and the opposition on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp, result in deaths and injuriesISIS launched an attack on a number of the armed opposition’s sites, in the Zein neighborhood, south of Yarmouk camp, yesterday. According to our correspondent, the attack began with ISIS |
2018-01-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 11, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3634, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-12 | View |
Distribution of mazut to 200 Palestinian-Syrian families in the Lebanese BeqaaThe Humanitarian Relief Society distributed mazut to 200 Palestinian-Syrian families in the center and western Beqaa area, which was donated by a benefactor. 950 of the Palestinian-Syrian families who were |
2018-01-12 | View |
25 members of ISIS leave the south of Damascus, in coordination with the regime25 members of ISIS exited the south of Damascus, from the fodder area controlled by ISIS, in the direction of the Bardy checkpoint dominated by the Syrian regime. Our correspondent |
2018-01-12 | View |
Night clashes on the axis of Palestine Street in Yarmouk campThe Action Group’s correspondent that fighting broke out on Wednesday-Thursday night on the axis of Palestine Street, between the Karaeen battalion and the Syrian regime forces and its affiliated Palestinian |
2018-01-12 | View |
A member of Fath Al-Intefada dies in SyriaPalestinian “Ashraf Ismaeil Aly,” member of the Fath Al-Intefada Movement, has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces. Therefore, the Action Group’s documented data reveals that the number |
2018-01-12 | View |
Members of the Palestine Liberation Army dead and captured in the suburbs of DamascusThe Palestine Liberation Army, one of the armed Syrian opposition factions, has announced the death and capturing of a number of its members, in the suburbs of Damascus. The army |
2018-01-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 10, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3633, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-11 | View |
The Action Group calls on the Palestinian-Syrians in Turkey to join the Whatsapp group made for themThe Action Group called on the Palestinian Syrians in Turkey to join the ‘Palestinian Syrians | Turkey’ group on Whatsapp, in order to strengthen the communication between the Group and |
2018-01-11 | View |
UNRWA announces its to begin distributing its first batch of financial aid for 2018, to the Palestinian refugees in SyriaUNRWA has announced its intention to distribute its cash assistance for the first period of 2018, to the Palestinian refugees on Syria, from 14-01-2018 to 28-02-2018. For the normal cases |
2018-01-11 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian “Mohamed Ayman Abu Hussien” for more than four yearsThe Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian “Mohamed Ayman Abu Hussien,” born in 1986, for more than four consecutive years. Members of the popular committees affiliated to the regime |
2018-01-11 | View |
Babilla-Sidi Makdad checkpoint reopened after being closed for a weekThe Syrian regime has reopened the Babilla-Sidi Makdad checkpoint, yesterday, after closing it for a week. The regime allowed the passage of stock and civilians from both sides to move |
2018-01-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 09, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3633, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-10 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Association distributes financial aid to the orphans in the town of MuzayribThe Palestinian Aid Association, in coordination with the Shorouk Al-Shams organization, distributed $50 to the orphans in the town of Muzayrib, in south Syria. This comes within the efforts exerted |
2018-01-10 | View |
4 Palestinians have died in Syria since the beginning of 20184 Palestinian refugees have died since the beginning of 2018, due to the ongoing war in Syria. 3 of the victims were military men and one was a civilian. Their |
2018-01-10 | View |
A number of university students leave Yarmouk camp, to take their tests in their universities in DamascusOur correspondent in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, confirmed the exit of a number of university students from the camp, to take their quarterly exams in their universities |
2018-01-10 | View |
Female ISIS members search the women of Yarmouk camp, and motorbikes banned after ISIS’s commandsISIS continues to follow a strict security policy against the residents of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus. ISIS generalized across its members, the necessity to search all the |
2018-01-10 | View |
This is My Story: A project which records the stories of the Palestinian refugees during the Syrian war“This is My Story” is the name chosen by AGPS, for its documentational project which launched in the beginning of last year. The project aims to document the stories of |
2018-01-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 08, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3633, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-09 | View |
Relief aid distributed to a number of Palestinian-Syrian families in the Lebanese city of TyreThe European Al-Wafaa campaign has distributed relief aid to a number of Palestinian-Syrian families displaced to the city of Tyre in south Lebanon. According to one of the members of |
2018-01-09 | View |
Syrian security arrests Palestinian “Majd Aly Ajaj” one of Khan Al-Sheih camp’s residentsThe Action Group’s correspondent in the suburbs of Damascus, reported the arrest of the Palestinian refugee “Majd Aly Ajaj,” born in 1996 and resident of the Khan Al-Sheih refugee |
2018-01-09 | View |
Babilla-Sidi Makdad checkpoint in south Damascus closed for the seventh consecutive dayThe Syrian regime forces continue to close the Babilla-Sidi Makdad checkpoint, for the seventh consecutive day, as well as banning civilians from entering the towns of Yelda, Babilla and Beit |
2018-01-09 | View |
Zayzoun gathering in the suburbs of Deraa witnesses a humanitarian tragedy for the refugeesThe refugee camps in the Zayzoun gathering have turned into swamps, due to the heavy rain with the approach of winter. The photographs and videos published by activists and refugees |
2018-01-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 07, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3632, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-08 | View |
11 members of ISIS leave south Damascus, in coordination with the regimeSix members of ISIS and three civilians, left through the Maamal Bardy checkpoint, after coordinating with the regime. Amon those who left was “Bassel Ghabsh,” knowns as the Sarot |
2018-01-08 | View |
The outskirts of Yarmouk camp and the Tadamon neighborhood bombarded with gas cylindersThe Tadamon neighborhood and the outskirts of Yarmouk camp (Palestine Street and the Martyrs sector), have been violently bombarded with gas cylinders, causing material destruction and damages to the residents’ |
2018-01-08 | View |
Bombardment using mortar shells targets Deraa camp in south SyriaIn south Syria, Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees was bombarded with a number of mortar shells, causing material destruction only. The residents of Deraa camp, in which 80% of its |
2018-01-08 | View |
A Palestinian refugee dies in the bombardment of Russian aircrafts on the suburbs of Damascus35 year-old Palestinian, “Khaled Al-Zamel” has died on 6th of December 2017, in bombardments by Russian aircrafts, targeting the city of Harasta and a number of areas in the eastern |
2018-01-08 | View |
14 Palestinian-Syrians died in December 2017, while 15 died in the same month of 2016AGPS’s Documentation and Monitoring Team has announced that 14 Palestinian refugees have died during December 2017, according to its records, while 15 refugees died in the same month of 2016 |
2018-01-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 06, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3632, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which arebwomen Yarmouk |
2018-01-07 | View |
UNRWA: The American Administration did not inform us of a change in its fundingUNRWA’s spokesperson, Samy Meshaashaa, confirmed that the Agency had not been directly informed by the American Administration, of its decision to freeze its financial funding for UNRWA, and that even |
2018-01-07 | View |
Security institutions affiliated to the regime recruit Palestinian refugees to fightActivists have accused security and military institutions affiliated to the Syrian regime, of recruiting Palestinian youth to fight with it, alongside the Syrian regime forces, in return of a monthly |
2018-01-07 | View |
Yarmouk camp’s security office announces the start of the registration of the patients wanting to be treated outside the campThe security office in Yarmouk camp - an office affiliated to the Syrian opposition factions in Yelda - has announced the beginning of the registration process, for the ill patients |
2018-01-07 | View |
The regime with its bombardments and siege and ISIS with its violations prevent the students of Yarmouk camp from the right to educationThe students of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus are experiencing doubled suffering, since the siege and bombardments of the regime on their camp has prevented them from their |
2018-01-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 05, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3632, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-06 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian “Mohammed Omar”The Syrian regime continues to detain the 51-year-old, Palestinian refugee, “Mohammed Omar,” from Yarmouk camp, following his arrest by the Syrian security services on 18-07-2013, after finishing a visit |
2018-01-06 | View |
More than 500 refugees reach the Greek Islands within 4 daysMore than 500 migrants, including Palestinian-Syrians, reached the Greek Islands, after crossing the Aegean Sea from Turkey aboard death boats. According to Human Rights reports, 507 refugees arrived at the |
2018-01-06 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian-Syrian refugees get Swedish and Dutch citizenshipsLast year has seen an increase in the number of Palestinian-Syrian refugees who have received the Swedish and Dutch citizenships, after meeting the legal conditions for obtaining them. According to |
2018-01-06 | View |
Clashes between Jaish Al-Salam and ISIS in the besieged Yarmouk campSporadic clashes broke out in the late hours of they day before yesterday, between ISIS and groups from Jaish Al-Salam, which launched an attack on one of ISIS’s center points |
2018-01-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 04, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3632, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-05 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association starts implementing the 2017 winter projectPalestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association, in coordination with the Australian Islamic Association and the Albanian Waqf, have started the implementation of the 2018 winter campaign. According to the |
2018-01-05 | View |
The average number of drowned and missing in 2017 reaches its highest level in decadesThe Euro-Mediterranean Observatory for Human Rights revealed that the number of drowned and missing people in the Mediterranean during 2017, has reached its highest in decades. The Observatory estimated the |
2018-01-05 | View |
Basic materials disappear from the markets in south Damascus, after the regime’s closure of the Babilla checkpointIn the south of Damascus, the Syrian regime forces are continuing to close the Babilla-Sidi Makdad checkpoint, leading to the total disappearance of the basic materials from the markets and |
2018-01-05 | View |
Night bombardments with mortar shells target Deraa camp in south DamascusThe regime forces centered in Deraa city, bombarded the neighborhoods of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees with a number of mortar shells, on Wednesday-Thursday night, causing destruction to the residents’ |
2018-01-05 | View |
A member of the Liwaa Al-Quds battalion dies in Deir ez-Zour clashesPalestinian “Hassan Al-Motlaq,” member of the Liwaa Al-Quds battalion has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces, in the ongoing clashes in Deir ez-Zour, east of Syria. On |
2018-01-05 | View |
Winter and the state of misery reveal another aspect of the suffering of Palestinian-Syrians in the Lebanese BeqaaWinter and the state of misery have revealed another aspect of the suffering of Palestinian-Syrians in the Lebanese Beqaa, where the suffering of those displaced to Lebanon has no end |
2018-01-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 03, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3631, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-04 | View |
The European Al-Wafa prepares to launch its first relief campaign for 2018The organizers of the European Al-Wafa Campaign announced they are ready to launch their first relief campaign for 2018. According to the campaign, these preparations this time are made in |
2018-01-04 | View |
The suffering of hundreds of Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Greece continues2017 saw the aggravation of the suffering of about 400 Palestinian-Syrian refugees stranded on the Greek Islands; Chios, Samos and Lesbos-Mytilene. They have been forced to live in canvas tents |
2018-01-04 | View |
Night bombardment and clashes on the outskirts of Yarmouk campIn the south of the Syrian capital Damascus, the outskirts of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees was bombarded with mortar shells on Wednesday. The shelling targeted the lines of contact |
2018-01-04 | View |
A resident of Sayeda Zeinab camp, dies in Harasta, in the suburbs of DamascusPalestinian “Mostafa Attia Abu Darwish” has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in Harasta, in the eastern Ghouta, Damascus. He was a resident of the Sayeda Zeinab camp |
2018-01-04 | View |
14 Palestinian-Syrians died during December 2017AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation team has announced that 14 Palestinian refugees died during December 2017, of which 12 died as a result of gunshots, a refugee died of a sniper |
2018-01-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 02, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3631, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-03 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to detain Palestinian “Hossam Aly Al-refaei” for more than four yearsThe Syrian regime continues to detain the Palestinian refugee “Hossam Aly Al-Refaei,” born in 1988 and resident of Yarmouk camp, for more than four years. The members of the |
2018-01-03 | View |
Conditional returns of the residents of Sabinah camp, in conjunction with the rehabilitation and restoration of the campThe return of the residents of Sabinah camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus on 28-08-2017, was one of the major stops that the residents of the camp |
2018-01-03 | View |
The Syrian regime forces close the Babilla checkpoint amid the continued, complete siege on Yarmouk campThe Action Group’s correspondent reported the closure of the Babilla-Sidi Makdad checkpoint, yesterday, banning the civilians from leaving or returning to south Damascus. This comes in light of the security |
2018-01-03 | View |
ISIS bans the Palestinian refugees from leaving the areas of its control in Yarmouk campMembers of ISIS have prevented Palestinian refugees from leaving the areas of its control to the areas of ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ - previously known as Al-Nusra - only a fews |
2018-01-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 01, 2018 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3631, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-02 | View |
2017 sum-up: Deraa camp destroyed, bombarded, displaced and in dire humanitarian conditionsDuring 2017, Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees has been subjected to continuous artillery and aerial bombardments, performed by the military aircrafts of the Syrian regime forces since the start of |
2018-01-02 | View |
The formation of a Palestinian military council announced, in south DamascusPalestinian military men from Yarmouk camp have announced the formation of a military council in south Damascus. In the statement released in south Damascus, it was stated that the council |
2018-01-02 | View |
A member of “Fath Al-Intefada” dies in Harasta, in the suburbs of DamascusThe Palestinian man “Mohamed Hussien Mohsen Abu-Walid,” a member of the Fath Al-Intefada Movement, one of the factions affiliated to the Syrian regime, has died while fighting alongside the |
2018-01-02 | View |
The Action Group: More than 150 thousand Palestinian refugees have fled SyriaThe Palestinian refugees in Syria have been subjected to a systematic displacement campaign, amid the ongoing conflict in Syria, between the armed opposition and the Syrian regime, for the sixth |
2018-01-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 31, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3631, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2018-01-01 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to detain the Palestinian “Khalil Ibrahim Shakosh” since 2014The Syrian regime continues to detain the Palestinian man, “Khalil Ibrhaim Shakosh,”born in 1987, for the third consecutive year. The Syrian regime arrested him on 01-12-2014 from his home |
2018-01-01 | View |
Clashes between ISIS and the opposition groups on the outskirts of Yarmouk campThe eastern outskirts of Yarmouk camp witnessed clashes between Jaish Al-Ababeel, one of the armed opposition factions, and ISIS. Our correspondent stated that the light and medium weapons were used |
2018-01-01 | View |
The death of three Palestinians in Syria raises the toll of victims to 3629 refugees“Magdy Gamal Ajaj,” a resident of Al-Aedin camp in the city of Hama, has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces, in the ongoing clashes in Al-Bukamal city |
2018-01-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 30, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3626, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-31 | View |
Bombardment of neighborhoods inhabited by Palestinian families in south SyriaThe Syrian regime forces and its affiliated factions, targeted the neighborhoods of Deraa that are under the control of the opposition. According to our correspondent, 5 “elephant” rockets landed on |
2017-12-31 | View |
Significant physical violations against the Palestinian women detainees in the Syrian prisonsThe Group received a number of testimonies, which indicate that the female Palestinian refugees in the prisons of the Syrian regime, are exposed of to all forms of torture and |
2017-12-31 | View |
The Action Group: 3626 Palestinians died until the end of 2017, and the number of detainees has exceeded 1644With the end of the year 2017, AGPS has documented the death of 3626 Palestinian-Syrian refugees, since the Syrian war began in 2011 and to the end of 2017. The |
2017-12-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 29, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3626, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-30 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to detain the writer, “Aly Al-Shehaby” for the fifth consecutive yearThe Syrian regime continues to detain the Palestinian writer, “Aly Saeed Shehaby,” resident of Yarmouk camp, for the fifth consecutive year. Shehaby was arrested on 17th of December 2012 |
2017-12-30 | View |
4 confidants of ISIS leave south Damascus in coordination with the regimeFour people close to ISIS left south Damascus on Thursday, and arrived in Idlib. According to our correspondent, the four people, “Abu Mohamed Jond Allah,” “Abu Mohamed Al-Idliby,” |
2017-12-30 | View |
Factions affiliated to the Syrian regime target the outskirts of Yarmouk camp using heavy machine gunsThe factions affiliated to the Syrian regime targeted the outskirts of Yarmouk camp using heavy machine guns. The groups centered in Nisreen Street fired their heavy machine guns, in the |
2017-12-30 | View |
Night bombardment hits the Deraa camp’s surrounding area, amid harsh living conditionsDeraa camp and its surrounding neighborhoods witnessed a state of great alert by the armed Syrian opposition groups, following violent shelling of the area with gas cylinders and heavy machine |
2017-12-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 28, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3626, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-29 | View |
“Be Warm for Them” campaign for the subvention of the Palestinian refugees in Turkey, launchedThe ‘Kheir Umma’ charity has announced the launch of its campaign, “Be Warm for Them,” to ease the suffering of more than 2000 Palestinian families, distributed across the Turkish |
2017-12-29 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain 5 Palestinian refugees, including 4 members of the “Dawood” families, and is hiding their fateThe Syrian regime continues to detain 5 Palestinian refugees, including four members of the ‘Dawood’ family who are; “Nour Ahmed Dawood” born in 1987 and a resident of Al-Hajar Al-Aswad |
2017-12-29 | View |
ISIS allows the besieged residents of west Yarmouk camp to enter foodIn the west of the besieged Yarmouk camp, ISIS allowed the besieged residents in the areas controlled by ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham,’ to bring their needs and let them enter |
2017-12-29 | View |
Bombardment targets Yarmouk camp and the Tadamon neighborhood in south DamascusThe Action Group’s correspondent in south Damascus, has reported that a violent bombardment using artillery shells and gas cylinders, targeted the Tadamon neighborhood and the outskirts of Yarmouk camp (Palestine |
2017-12-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 27, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3626, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-28 | View |
The late issuance of residency permits and the search for a house, are the most prominent obstacles facing the refugees in SwedenThe Palestinian-Syrian refugees who have reached Sweden, are complaining of the delays in the procedures for obtaining residency permits, which have taken more than a year in some cases. Not |
2017-12-28 | View |
A Palestinian family from the Raml camp in Lattakia calls for the revealing of their son’s fateThe family of the Palestinian refugee, “Majd Essam Taamari,” from the Raml camp in Lattakia, have appealed to the human rights and humanitarian institutions to intervene, in order to |
2017-12-28 | View |
A member of the Palestine forces dies, while fighting alongside the regime forcesThe Palestine Forces, one of the Palestinian military groups loyal to the Syrian regime, has announced the death of its Palestinian member, “Feras Mohamed Eissa,” on 27-12-2017, while fighting |
2017-12-28 | View |
Low temperatures and the scarcity of fuel exacerbate the suffering of Yarmouk camp’s besieged residentsThe residents of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, are suffering from the lack of fuel and heating materials inside the camp. The resources are scarce because of the |
2017-12-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 26, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3625, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-27 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to detain the Palestinian “Ahmed Mahmoud Eid,”since 2013The Syrian regime continues to the Palestinian man, “Ahmed Mahmoud Eid,” for the fourth consecutive year. The Syrian regime arrested him on 01-02-2013 and took him to an unknown |
2017-12-27 | View |
For the 1200th day, Yarmouk camp is without water because of the regime forces’ siegeThe Syrian regime forces continues to cut the water supply from the besieged Yarmouk camp, for the 1200th consecutive day, aggravating the suffering of its residents and leading them to |
2017-12-27 | View |
The decreased number of Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon raises questions about the credibility of the results of the latest statisticsConflicts and divergent views arose among many of the researchers and writers specialized in the Palestinian refugees’ affairs, regarding the final results of the "General Population and Housing Census in |
2017-12-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 25, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3625, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-26 | View |
A girl drowns and dozens of migrants rescued off the Turkish CoastA boat carrying dozens of migrants, sank off the Turkish Coast the day before yesterday. According to activists, a Syrian girl died, and all of the migrants on the boat |
2017-12-26 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to detain a Palestinian mother and her daughter since 2013The Syrian regime continues to detain the two Palestinian refugees, whom the Action Group will keep their names secret. The mother and her daughter, from the Zyabeyeh area in the |
2017-12-26 | View |
Night bombardment reaches Palestine Street and the Tadamon neighborhood, in the suburbs of DamascusThe Syrian National Defense Forces targeted in Nisreen Street, in the Tadamon neighborhood, targeted on Sunday-Monday night, Palestine Street and the Tadamon neighborhood in Yarmouk camp, with a number of |
2017-12-26 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian-Syrian families are living in tragic conditions in one of the shelter centers, in south Lebanon40 Palestinian families displaced from Syria and living in one of the shelter centers in the Bahaa Kindergarten and School (in the Taamer area), affiliated to the Hariri Foundation in |
2017-12-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 24, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3625, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-25 | View |
Athens’ Municipality announces measures to protect refugees from cold weatherThe municipal authorities in the Greek capital Athens, announced its measures to protect the refugees and other poor categories in the capital, from the cold weather. The municipal authorities stated |
2017-12-25 | View |
18601 Palestinian-Syrian people in Lebanon, according to the results of the Palestinian Population and Housing Census ProjectIn Lebanon, the final results of the "General Population and Housing Census in the Palestinian Camps and Gatherings in Lebanon” campaign, performed by the "Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee," in coordination |
2017-12-25 | View |
Explosive devices are a source of great concern among the people of Muzayrib, south SyriaIn south Syria, the residents of Muzayrib are in a state of major concern, due to the proliferation of explosive devices planted in the town. According to our correspondent, the |
2017-12-25 | View |
In extreme silence: a delegation from ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ leaves Yarmouk camp, to negotiate with the regimeThe Action Group’s correspondent reported the news of the exit of a delegation of ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ from Yarmouk camp, to the capital Damascus, to negotiate with the Syrian regime |
2017-12-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 23, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3625, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-24 | View |
Syrian regime continues to detain dozens of females Palestinian refugeesThe Syrian regime continues to detain dozens of females Palestinian refugees in its prisons, most of which are youth, in addition to families where both the mother and her daughters |
2017-12-24 | View |
Outstanding Palestinian-Syrian students in Damascus, honoredThe General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees honored a number of excellent, Palestinian-Syrian students in Damascus, who are enrolled in the primary and secondary stages at the Authority’s institutes for |
2017-12-24 | View |
Sniper attack in Street 15, in Yarmouk camp, DamascusStreet 15 in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, witnessed a sniper attack. According to ISIS’s pages, which controls large areas inside the camp, one of its snipers targeted |
2017-12-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 22, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3625, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-23 | View |
Solidarity stands with Jerusalem in a number of Palestinian camps in SyriaThe residents of Husseiniyah camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus, organized a solidarity stand against Trump’s decision, after Friday’s prayers. Hundreds of Palestinian refugees from the camp |
2017-12-23 | View |
The Syrian security continues to detain the Palestinian man, “Obaida Elyan” for the third consecutive yearThe Syrian security is continuing to detain the 24-year-old, Palestinian refugee, “Obaida Elyan,” and hiding his fate. He was arrested at one of the Syrian regime’s checkpoints in the |
2017-12-23 | View |
The regime checkpoints in north Syria prevent the Palestinians from reaching Turkey and the latter tightens its procedures on the bordersIn the meantime, the Syrian regime army’s barriers located on the road leading to Turkey, continue to tighten their procedures on the Palestinian-Syrian refugees fleeing the war, who are forced |
2017-12-23 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon: the relief efforts do not meet the level of the crises and suffering experienced by the refugeesThe Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Lebanon are complaining from the failure of UNRWA, the Palestinian Embassy, and the relief organizations and organizations affiliated with the Palestinian factions, towards them. The refugees |
2017-12-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 21, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3625, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-22 | View |
More than 20 injured on the Greek island of Mytilini, after violent fighting between the refugeesViolent fighting broke out between the refugees in Moria camp, located on the Greek Island of Mytilini, on 20-12-2017, resulting in the injury of more than 20 refugees and the |
2017-12-22 | View |
The regime forces raid the homes of the Palestinian refugees in Damascus and steals their moneyThe Syrian regime forces raided the family home of a Palestinian-Syrian refugee in Damascus, under the pretext that he is required to enroll in the compulsory military service in the |
2017-12-22 | View |
On charges of "apostasy": sources confirm the intention of ISIS in south Damascus to execute 4 of its membersExclusive sources close to ISIS told the Action Group of its intention to implement a death penalty on four of its members, on charges of apostasy, after getting arrested amid |
2017-12-22 | View |
Violent bombardment targets the outskirts of Yarmouk camp and the Tadamon neighborhoodThe Action Group’s correspondent in south Damascus said that a heavy bombardment with artillery and mortar shells, hit the Tadamon neighborhood and the outskirts of Yarmouk camp, (Palestine Street and |
2017-12-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 20, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3625, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-21 | View |
A sit-in and lighten candles in Beddawi camp in solidarity with Yarmouk and in support of Jerusalem’s victoryIn Lebanon, the residents of Beddawi camp in the city of Tripoli, and dozens of Palestinian-Syrian families living in the camp, organized a sit-in on Tuesday, in front of the |
2017-12-21 | View |
Children of Neirab camp support JerusalemIn north Syria, dozens of nursery children from Neirab camp, went out in a protest in support of Jerusalem and in rejection of Trump’s decision to transfer the American embassy |
2017-12-21 | View |
The Charitable Association continues its campaign to clean the streets of Sabinah camp, in the suburbs of DamascusThe Charitable Association for Palestinian relief is continuing its campaign to organize the streets of the Sabinah refugee camp, in the suburbs of Damascus. The campaign, which is supervised by |
2017-12-21 | View |
Violent night bombardment targets the outskirts of Yarmouk camp in DamascusYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees was subjected to violent bombardments in the late hours of the day before yesterday. According to our correspondent, the Tadamon neighborhood and the outskirts of |
2017-12-21 | View |
The parents of a boy from Yarmouk camp call for saving their son's life and securing the necessary treatment for himThe parents of 10 year old “Youssef Adnan Zaatout” have called on all international and Palestinian organizations and relief institutions inside and outside of Syria, to help provide treatment for |
2017-12-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 19, 2017 StatisticsThe total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3617, including 463 women. 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-20 | View |
Relief aid distributed to the displaced Syrian families in north of SyriaThe Turkish “Road to Life” charity, along with a team from the Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, distributed canned meat of sacrificial animals to a number of Palestinian-Syrian families, displaced |
2017-12-20 | View |
The Syrian war prevents thousands of Palestinian-Syrian students from their right to educationAGPS confirmed in its statistical documentation, “The Palestinian-Syrian Student - Reality and Prospects,” published in October 2017, that the many reasons and constraints faced the educational process, and led |
2017-12-20 | View |
Sharp conflicts within the ranks of ISIS in Yarmouk camp and night bombardments target the outskirts of the campThe outskirts of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in the south of Damascus, was bombarded on the night of Sunday, targeting the neighborhoods of Al-Tadamon and the camp’s outskirts. "Land-to-land" |
2017-12-20 | View |
8 Palestinian refugees from the Sayeda Zeinab camp killed in the northern suburbs of Hama City8 Palestinian refugees: “Mohamed Jamil Al-Jarah,” “Abd Al-Hakim Mohamed Abdallah,” “Mohamed Torky Abu Nebout,” “Mohamed Awad Al-Aly,” “Khairo Mohamed Mostafa,” Abd Al-Qader Hassan Al-Ababydy,” |
2017-12-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 18, 2017 StatisticsThe total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3617, including 463 women. 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-19 | View |
“Work” and “residency” are among the main obstacles facing Palestinian-Syrians in EgyptThe remaining Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Egypt, are living under unclear legal conditions, in conjunction with the political tensions and security witnessed by the country. The Egyptian security refuses to grant |
2017-12-19 | View |
The Syrian regime detains Palestinian refugee “Naguib Sewety” for the 3rd consecutive monthThe Syrian regime continues to detain the Palestinian man, “Naguib Abd El-Mageed Eissa Sewety,” since the ninth month of this year. Born in 1984, Sewety was on his way |
2017-12-19 | View |
ISIS publishes pictures of its attack on the regime forces in the Tadamon neighborhood, south of DamascusISIS published pictures of its surprise attack on one of the Syrian forces’ checkpoints in the Nisreen neighborhood, in the Tadamon region, in the south of Damascus, as well its |
2017-12-19 | View |
The father of a Palestinian-Syrian child, who went missing in a sinking accident near Greece, calls out for help to know his fateThe father of the Palestinian-Syrian child “Hamza Hossam Abd Al-Qader Hameed,” has renewed his calls to the humanitarian organizations, the Red Cross and anyone who has information about his |
2017-12-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 17, 2017 StatisticsThe total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3617, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-18 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian opens his first photography exhibition in GermanyThe Palestinian-Syrian photographer, “Adnan Abd Al-Rahman” opened his first exhibition of nature photography in the German city of Veringenstadt, in the attendance of the city’s Mayor, Armin Christ, and a |
2017-12-18 | View |
Syrian security releases a resident of Khan Al-Sheih campThe Syrian regime released the Palestinian man, “Shady El-Hindi,” after being detained for almost a year. This was the second time he was arrested and released. Shady is a |
2017-12-18 | View |
The Syrian regime forces bombard Deraa camp with mortar shellsThe regime forces stationed in the city of Deraa, targeted several mortar shells at the Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, destroying the residents’ houses. The remaining residents of Al-Sad Road |
2017-12-18 | View |
The Syrian regime negotiates ISIS in the south of Damascus to exchange prisonersThe Syrian regime forces and its affiliated factions, bombarded the Martyrs sector and the outskirts of Palestine Street in Yarmouk camp, using mortar shells on Sunday, causing destruction to the |
2017-12-18 | View |
A sharp deterioration in the educational reality in Deraa campThe educational situation in Deraa camp and the Muzayrib gathering in the south of Syria, is deteriorating sharply. Thousands of Palestinian students have been deprived of their right to education |
2017-12-17 | View |
The Jenin Scout South of Damascus Group organizes a march in condemnation of Trump’s decisionThe Jenin Scout South of Damascus Group, organized a march in the streets of the towns of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm, in condemnation of Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem |
2017-12-17 | View |
ISIS arrests 8 of its members while trying to leave the south of DamascusISIS arrested 8 of its members while trying to leave the south of Damascus, through the Maamal Bardy checkpoint separating between Al-Hajar Al-Aswad and the town of Sabinah, in coordination |
2017-12-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 16, 2017 StatisticsThe total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3617, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-17 | View |
5 years after the Massacre of Abdul Qadir al-Husseini Mosque: The residents of Yarmouk are victims of the siege imposed by the Syrian regime and ISIS groups control the campThe Syrian regime and the Palestinian factions affiliated to it, continue to prevent thousands of displaced Palestinians from returning to their homes in Yarmouk camp, south of Damascus, after 5 |
2017-12-17 | View |
ISIS closes Yarmouk camp’s mosques and clashes with the armed opposition in its regionThe Action Group’s correspondent in Yarmouk camp has confirmed that ISIS closed all of the mosques in the camp, during the Friday prayers, following the violent fighting which broke out |
2017-12-16 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian families renew their demands for the entry of aid to the Ghouta area, DamascusDozens of the Palestinian-Syrian families stranded in Al-Ghouta, Damascus, renewed their demands through the Action Group, to all of the international organizations, UNRWA in particular, in addition to the Palestinian |
2017-12-16 | View |
A resident of Deraa camp dies of a regime sniper shotPalestinian refugee “Alaa Adnan Al-Bahary” has died after being targeted by a sniper shot by the Syrian regime in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. The number of |
2017-12-16 | View |
Residents of Khan Al-Sheih camp protest against Trump’s decisionHundreds of residents of the Khan Al-Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus, went out in a large demonstration roaming the streets of the camp, in which |
2017-12-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 14, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3616, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-15 | View |
68 illegal immigrants rescued off the western coast of TurkeyThe Turkish Coast Guards announced that they managed to rescue 68 illegal immigrants on Wednesday, who were stuck inside a rubber boat, in a rocky area off the coast of |
2017-12-15 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian-Syrians sit-in in Damascus, in condemnation of Trump’s decisionUnder the title, “"Neither East nor West Jerusalem will remain Arab," hundreds of Palestinian-Syrians organized a sit-in today, in front of the UN Commission in Damascus, to condemn Trump’s |
2017-12-15 | View |
The infant “Adnan Awad Moussa” taken out of Yarmouk camp for treatment in Jaffa Hospital in DamascusThe Action Group’s correspondent said that, the 6 month old infant “Adnan Awad Moussa,” was taken out from the southern area to the Jaffa hospital in the Mezzah region |
2017-12-15 | View |
Families flee Al-Tadamon to Yarmouk camp, amid a cautious calmThe Action Group’s reporter in the south of Damascus stated that, the Tadamon area, adjacent to Yarmouk camp, saw the displacement of hundreds of families from the areas controlled by |
2017-12-15 | View |
Activists confirm that members of ISIS continue to leave from the south of Damascus, in coordination with the regimeThe Action Group’s correspondent reported, based on local sources, that 8 members of ISIS left Al-Hajar Al-Aswad in the south of Damascus yesterday, in coordination with the Syrian regime forces |
2017-12-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 13, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3616, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-14 | View |
UNRWA in Lebanon announces its money and winter aids to support the Palestinian refugees coming from SyriaIn Lebanon, UNRWA announced that it will provide cash assistance for the Winter, to the Palestinian refugees families coming from Syria, to help them cope with the harsh winter cold |
2017-12-14 | View |
A 6-month-old infant injured amid the regime forces’ bombardment of Yarmouk campAn infant was injured on Wednesday, due to the rocket and artillery bombardment by the Syrian regime forces on different areas of Yarmouk camp, in the south of the capital |
2017-12-14 | View |
Violent clashes in Yarmouk camp and its neighborhoods bombarded with “elephant” rocketsIn the south of Damascus, Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, was bombarded by “elephant” rockets, yesterday, targeting Palestinian Road and Al-Tadamon neighborhood. This was in conjunction with violent clashes which |
2017-12-14 | View |
10 Palestinian-Syrians died in November 2017, and 15 victims died in the same month in 2016AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team announced that it recorded the deaths of about 10 Palestinians during November 2017, while 15 refugees died in the same month of 2016. The deaths |
2017-12-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 12, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3615, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-13 | View |
The Deputy Director General of UNRWA visits Handarat camp in AleppoThe Deputy Director General of UNRWA in the near east, Lex Takkenberg, visited the Handarat refugee camp on Monday 11-12. During his visit with Michael Amania and Mervat Abu Rashid |
2017-12-13 | View |
Low temperatures and shortages of fuel exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinian refugees in south SyriaIn south Syria, low temperatures have exacerbated the suffering of the Palestinian-Syrian refugees in general, and in Deraa camp, Al-Sad Road and the Zayzoun camp in particular. The suffering has |
2017-12-13 | View |
Sharp conflicts between the leaders of ISIS in Yarmouk camp, in conjunction with fighting between it and “Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham”Our reporter in Yarmouk camp confirmed the presence of sharp differences between members of ISIS inside the camp, because of the divisions over the distribution of positions among the leaders |
2017-12-13 | View |
Member of “Liwaa Al-Quds” dies in Deiz ez-Zour clashesPalestinian “Samer Waareya” from the Handarat refugee camp, and a member of the “Liwaa Al-Quds” battalion, has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces, in the ongoing clashes in |
2017-12-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria No Crossing… a documentational report about the violations against the Palestinians of Syria on the international bordersWithin its series of periodic reports on the situation of Palestinian-Syrian refugees, AGPS published a documentational report titled, “Palestinians of Syria No Crossing.” The report monitor the violations which |
2017-12-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 11, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3615, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-12 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian who broke the glass of Amsterdam’s restaurant, releasedThe Public Prosecution in the Netherlands, decided to release the Palestinian-Syrian man, “Saleh Al-Madbouh” the day before yesterday, who broke the glass of Amsterdam’s restaurant a few days ago. He |
2017-12-12 | View |
Palestinian children organize a solidarity stand in the south of Damascus, in the support of JerusalemIn the south of Damascus, the children of the Jenin Scout Group, organized a solidarity stand at the group’s headquarters in the town of Yelda, in support of Jerusalem and |
2017-12-12 | View |
Yarmouk markets witness a decrease in the prices of resources after the opening of Al-Orouba crossingThe Action Group’s correspondent in the south of Damascus, said that the markets of Yarmouk camp saw a significant decrease in the prices of food supplies and vegetables, after the |
2017-12-12 | View |
7 members of ISIS in the south of Damascus leave, in coordination with the regimeIn the south of Damascus, AGPS’s reporter stated, based on local sources, that 7 members of ISIS left Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, in the south of Damascus, in coordination with the Syrian |
2017-12-12 | View |
The Palestinian Liberation Army forces dozens of residents of Khan Al-Sheih camp to enroll immediatelyThe Action Group’s correspondent reported that the Palestinian Liberation Army in Syria, forced dozens of young, Palestinian men from the Khan Al-Sheih camp, to enroll in the military service imposed |
2017-12-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 10, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3615, including 463 women 1644 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 106 of which are women |
2017-12-11 | View |
A Palestinian-Syrian bodybuilder participates in “MASL SHOW” in DubaiIn Dubai, the Palestinian bodybuilder, “Shady Ahmed,” participated in the Masl Show competition, which was held on the 9th of December in Dubai. The competition included professional bodybuilders from |
2017-12-11 | View |
The Charitable Association organizes an entertaining carnival and psychological support for Palestinian children in QudsayaThe Community Development and Empowerment Team in the Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, in cooperation with the Psychological Support Team in the Palestinian Red Crescent organized an entertaining carnival and |
2017-12-11 | View |
Injuries among the Palestinian-Syrians in front of the American embassy in BeirutThe Palestinian refugees continued their participation in rallies and protests in the Palestinian camps and areas of presence, against Trump’s decision. In Lebanon, a number of Yarmouk camp’s residents got |
2017-12-11 | View |
Violent clashes between the regime and “Tahrir Al-Sham” in Yarmouk campIn south Damascus, violent clashes broke out yesterday, between the Syrian regime forces and its affiliated groups, and ‘Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’ organization in Yarmouk camp. On its part, media sources |
2017-12-11 | View |
475 Palestinians died due to torture in the Syrian prisons and more than 1650 cases of forced disappearanceOn the International Human Rights Day, AGPS revealed its documentation of its great physical violations against the Palestinian refugees from Syria. The Group said that to this day, it has |
2017-12-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 09, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3615, including 463 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-12-10 | View |
The lawyer of the Palestinian-Syrian who broke the restaurant in Amsterdam confirms that his action was targeting the Israeli government, not the JewsThe young man’s lawyer, William van Fleet, said that the Palestinian who broke the glass of the restaurant carrying the Israeli flag in Amsterdam two days ago, said that: “What |
2017-12-10 | View |
Extreme lack of medical services and water and electricity cuts in Deraa campHundreds of Palestinian families from Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria, are suffering from an extreme lack of medical services. There are no medical points inside the camp |
2017-12-10 | View |
Displacements exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinian-Syrian children with special needsThe fatigue and displacement have increased the suffering of the Palestinian-Syrian children. They have led to the deterioration of the conditions of those with a health disability in particular. The |
2017-12-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 08, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3615, including 463 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-12-09 | View |
230 refugees transferred from the Greek islands to its mainlandThe Greek authorities have transferred 230 refugees from the island of Chios, to the Greek mainland, in the city of Piraeus. A state of joy spread among the refugees and |
2017-12-09 | View |
Syrian security continues to detain Palestinian “Maawya El-Fout” for the fourth yearThe Syrian security continues to detain the 36 year old Palestinian “Maawya El-Fout,” for the fourth consecutive year. He was arrested by members of the regime’s security at the |
2017-12-09 | View |
The suffering of the residents of Al-Aedin camp in Hama continues despite the calmResidents of Al-Aedin camp for Palestinian refugees in Hama, are suffering from extremely harsh living and humanitarian conditions, due to the ongoing war in Syria, which has negatively affected the |
2017-12-09 | View |
From their camps to the countries of diaspora, the Palestinians of Syria protest in rejection of Trump’s decisionThe Palestinian camps in Syria, and the areas home to Palestinian-Syrian refugees in the Arab countries, Turkey and the European countries, witnessed a number of demonstrations of anger, through which |
2017-12-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 07, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3615, including 463 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-12-08 | View |
The high cost of goods and fuel crisis exacerbate the suffering of Palestinians in south SyriaThe Palestinians’ suffering in Syria, the Palestinian refugees in its south are suffering from suffocating living crises, the high prices of materials and the fuel crisis in particular, and especially |
2017-12-08 | View |
1643 detainees in the Syrian prisons, including 106 womenAGPS’s documented statistics indicate that the number of Palestinian-Syrians detained in the regime’s prisons and security branches is 1643 refugees, including 106 women. The Group’s Monitoring and Documentation Team confirms |
2017-12-08 | View |
Leader of “Aknaf Beit Al-Maqdes” survives an assassination attempt in the south of DamascusThe Action Group’s correspondent in the south of Damascus, reported that the Leader of “Aknaf Beit Al-Maqdes,” “Abu Ahmed Al-Mushir” survived an assassination attempt, after he was targeted with |
2017-12-08 | View |
Sit-in in the northern suburbs of Aleppo to condemn the American President, Trump's decisionIn north Syria, the Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association organized a protest and sit-in in the center of Azaz, in the northern suburbs of Aleppo, to condemn the |
2017-12-08 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians protest against the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the Israeli occupationThousands of Palestinian refugees in Syria and Lebanon have gone out in protests and sit-ins, to condemn the American President, Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the |
2017-12-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 06, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3615, including 463 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-12-07 | View |
Living crises suffered by the residents of Jarmana camp, in the suburbs of DamascusThe residents of Jarmana camp are living in a state of relative stability, however, they are suffering from the lack of basic services and infrastructure services. Also, the residents are |
2017-12-07 | View |
Amid the absence of aid, residents of Handarat camp rebuild their houses at their own expenseIn Aleppo, after the residents’ of Handarat camp’s demands to rebuild their houses that they were forced to flee failed, the residents who returned to the camp started re-building their |
2017-12-07 | View |
Night clashes between the regime forces and ISIS in Yarmouk camp, DamascusNight clashes between the Syrian regime forces and the Palestinian factions affiliated to it, and ISIS and Al-Karaaen group, on the Palestine Road and the Martyrs sector, in Yarmouk camp |
2017-12-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 05, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3615, including 463 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-12-06 | View |
3175 refugees arrive in Greece during NovemberThe activist Tommy Olsen, one of the volunteers helping the refugees in Greece, recorded the arrival of 67 boats at the Greek islands during November. He said that they carried |
2017-12-06 | View |
Residency permit and reunion delays are most prominent problems faced by the Palestinian refugees in EuropeThousands of Palestinian-Syrian refugees who were able to reach Europe, are complaining from the delays in issuing their residency permits, which occasionally takes more than 8 months, as in Sweden |
2017-12-06 | View |
Night bombardment targets Yarmouk camp amid fighting between ISIS and the oppositionYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in south Damascus, was bombarded with mortar shells in the late hours of Monday. Our correspondent reported that a number of houses were damaged. While |
2017-12-06 | View |
Opening the Yarmouk camp-Yelda crossing eases the suffering of more than 3000 besieged peopleThe Action Group’s correspondent in the south of Damascus said that the crossing linking between Yarmouk camp and Yelda is open almost completely in front of civilian movement, however the |
2017-12-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 04, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3615, including 463 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-12-05 | View |
Warnings to the refugees on the Greek islands of leaving fireplaces on in their tentsActivists on the Greek islands warned the refugees living in tents, of the dangers of leave the fireplaces in their tents on and sleep during the night. The activists added |
2017-12-05 | View |
The Syrian war has divided the Palestinian refugees over 20 countriesThe war in Syria has divided most of the Palestinian refugee families in Syria. Barely a single Palestinian family has been set free from the displacement and dispersion of most |
2017-12-05 | View |
After the cessation of their salaries, the members of ISIS continue to loot the houses of Yarmouk campSources in the Yarmouk refugee camp told AGPS’s reporter that members of ISIS are systematically looting the homes of the residents of the camp, after the organization stopped paying their |
2017-12-05 | View |
The Syrian regime continues to impose its siege on Yarmouk camp for over 1600 daysThe Syrian regime forces, the General Command groups and the pro-regime Palestinian factions, continue to impose their siege on Yarmouk camp for more than 1600 consecutive days, opening the door |
2017-12-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 03, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3615, including 463 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-12-04 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians suffer catastrophic conditions in the Lebanese BeqaaIn Lebanon, the Palestinians of Syria in the western Beqaa, which is considered one of the coldest areas in Lebanon, are suffering due to the low temperatures, the lack of |
2017-12-04 | View |
School books given to Yarmouk camp’s students in Al-Jarmac’s alternative school in YeldaIn the south of Damascus, the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees introduced a collection of stationery and textbooks, provided by UNRWA to the students of Yarmouk camp in Al-Jarmac’s |
2017-12-04 | View |
Mortar shell falls in Deraa camp, south of SyriaIn the south of Syria, Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees was bombarded with a mortar shell, which landed on one of the camp’s neighborhoods, causing material destruction. The remaining residents |
2017-12-04 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinians in Idlib appeal to UNRWA to take its responsibility towards themThe Palestinian refugees displaced from the capital, Damascus, and its suburbs, appealed to UNRWA to assume its responsibilities towards them and to provide relief and medical assistance which were provided |
2017-12-04 | View |
The Action Group: 10 Palestinian refugees died in Syria during November 2017AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team announced that 10 Palestinian refugees died during November 2017, of which 6 people died of gunshots, 3 others died of the siege and lack of |
2017-12-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 02, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3615, including 463 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-12-03 | View |
Mayor of Lesbos Island accuses the Greek government and European Union of converting the islands into a “European Guantanamo for refugees”In Greece, the Mayor of the Island of Lesbos-Mytilini accused the Greek government and the European Union of converting the Greek islands into a “European Guantanamo for refugees.” He |
2017-12-03 | View |
Al-Jaleel School in Handarat camp, Aleppo, rebuiltThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, along with the Syrian Red Crescent, rebuilt Al-Jaleel School, located inside the Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo. The assigned committee installed doors |
2017-12-03 | View |
Clashes between the armed Syrian opposition and ISIS in Yarmouk campOur correspondent noted that violent fighting had broken out between ISIS and the armed Syrian opposition groups the day before yesterday, where medium weapons and bombs were used. The clashes |
2017-12-03 | View |
ISIS loots the remaining of the refugee houses in Yarmouk camp, DamascusOur reporter in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, confirmed that members of ISIS are looting the remaining houses of the Palestinian refugees in the areas under its control |
2017-12-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 01, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3615, including 463 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-12-02 | View |
The Charitable Association and Red Crescent end their medical week at the Khan Al-Sheih camp in the suburbs of DamascusThe Charitable Association for Palestinian relief, along with the Palestinian Red Crescent, ended its medical week event in the Khan Al-Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees, in the suburbs of Damascus |
2017-12-02 | View |
Activists confirm the exit of two members of ISIS in south Damascus in coordination with the regimeActivists quoted local sources in south Damascus, saying that two members of ISIS left the area of Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, in coordination with the regime. They are “Abu Sohaib Al-Khabory,” |
2017-12-02 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies while fighting in SyriaThe Free Palestine Movement, one of the Palestinian military groups affiliated to the Syrian regime, announced the death of its Palestinian fighter “Shady Abd Al-Hafez Ahmed Mawed,” after clashes |
2017-12-02 | View |
Action Group: The number of Palestinian victims in the Syrian war has exceeded 3615 deathsAGPS’s documented statistics reveal that the number of Palestinian refugees who have died because of the ongoing war in Syria, has reached 3615 victims since 2012. The statistics show that |
2017-12-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 30, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3614, including 464 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-12-01 | View |
South Korea donates 500 thousand dollars to UNRWA’s educational and medical services for the Palestian-Syrian refugees in JordanThe Government of the Republic of Korea donated 500 thousand American dollars to UNRWA, to help guarantee the continuation of the Agency's educational and health services for the Palestinian |
2017-12-01 | View |
12 Palestinian-Syrians died in October 2017The Monitoring and Documentation Team in AGPS announced that 12 Palestinians died during October 2017, of which 6 died from gunshots, 2 died of sniper shots during a bombardment, one |
2017-12-01 | View |
Syrian security continues to detain Palestinian “Khaled Behtety” for the 4th yearIn the meantime, the Syrian regime continues to detain 33 year old, Palestinian “Khaled Ismaeil Behtety,” for the fourth consecutive year. Members of the Syrian security raided his house |
2017-12-01 | View |
Despite their health hazards… artesian wells are the only choice for residents of Yarmouk and Deraa campsResidents of Yarmouk and Deraa camps are suffering from the lack of water in their houses, leading them to use water from artesian wells to guarantee drinking water and water |
2017-12-01 | View |
Palestinian refugees in Zayzun gathering, south of Syria, face winter in their worn out tentsThe Palestinian refugees displaced from the Yarmouk basin in south Syria to Zayzun camp, are suffering a great tragedy, because of their worn out tents that have become their only |
2017-12-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 29, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3614, including 464 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-30 | View |
Lebanon: winter clothes distributed to the displaced Palestinian-Syrian families in Wady Al-ZeinaIn Lebanon, the Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, in cooperation with the Guidance and Reform charity, distributed winter clothes to the displaced Palestinian-Syrian families in Wady Al-Zeina, in the province |
2017-11-30 | View |
Palestinian from Muzayrib released 30 days after being kidnappedIn southern Syria, unidentified gunmen released the 40-year-old Palestinian refugee, Manhal Homeida, from the town of Muzayrib in Deraa. He had been kidnapped from the Muzayrib-Tell Shehab Road on 31-10-2017 |
2017-11-30 | View |
“Mazut” allowed to enter Khan Al-Sheih camp in the suburbs of DamascusThe regime’s army's barriers allowed a number of "mazut" tanks to enter Khan Al-Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus. This came after an agreement between |
2017-11-30 | View |
Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and the Gulf states continue to prevent the entry of Palestinian-Syrians to their landsAGPS confirms that the Palestinian-Syrian refugee is still banned from entering most of the Arab and Islamic countries, such as Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, the Arab Maghreb countries and Turkey, only |
2017-11-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 28, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3614, including 464 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-29 | View |
Talal Najy: ISIS and Al-Nusra’s armed members are ready to settle their situation and leave Yarmouk camp in a matter of timeThe Assistant Secretary-General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command, Talal Najy, revealed that there are “efforts” to remove ISIS from Yarmouk camp in south Damascus, to |
2017-11-29 | View |
The regime reopens Al-Qadam - Assaly crossing for the movement of civiliansThe Syrian regime reopened the Al-Qadam - Assaly checkpoint for the movement of civilians. Food supplies were also allowed into the area, after it had been closed since 30th of |
2017-11-29 | View |
Students of Yarmouk refugee camp continue to enter alternative schools in YeldaStudents of Yarmouk camp are still entering their alternative schools in the neighboring town of Yelda, with the entry of my people, mostly women, for shopping. This occurred after the |
2017-11-29 | View |
On the eve of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, The Action Group documents significant physical and legal violations against the Palestinians of SyriaAGPS revealed its documentation of significant physical and legal violations against the Palestinians of Syria, saying that to this point, 5257 Palestinians have been subjected to physical violations amid the |
2017-11-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 27, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3614, including 463 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-28 | View |
More than 300 Palestinians have gone missing since the start of the war in SyriaAGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team recorded the disappearance of 304 Palestinian refugees since the beginning of the Syrian war, of which 38 are women. The Group added that more than |
2017-11-28 | View |
The Palestinian Independent Gathering calls for the investigation of the situation in Yarmouk campIn south Damascus, the Palestinian Independent Gathering called on the Palestinian families and events present in the south of Damascus, to attend the meeting to be held on Tuesday 28th |
2017-11-28 | View |
ISIS launches an arrest campaign among its ranks in the south of DamascusAGPS’s reporter in the south of Damascus told us that ISIS launched an arrest campaign among its ranks, yesterday, after leaflets were thrown by a few members of ISIS inside |
2017-11-28 | View |
Deraa camp in the south of Syria bombarded with mortar shellsDeraa camp for Palestinian refugees in the south of Syria was bombarded with mortar shells, causing material destruction. Most of the residents of Deraa camp have fled to the neighboring |
2017-11-28 | View |
Students of Handarat camp in Aleppo demand the reconstruction of their destroyed schoolsThe students of the Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, have demanded the reconstruction of their destroyed educational schools. 145 students from the Handarat camp in Aleppo, have started |
2017-11-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 26, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3613, including 463nwomen 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women Yarmouk |
2017-11-27 | View |
Action Group: 6 reasons weakened the education process in the Palestinian camps and gatherings in SyriaIn its documentational report that was published in October under the title “The Palestinian Student - Reality and Prospects,” AGPS revealed that 6 reasons and obstacles faced the education |
2017-11-27 | View |
“Aknaf Beit Al-Maqdes” denies sending representatives within a civilian delegation in a meeting with the regimeThe “Aknaf Beit Al-Maqdes” battalion in the south of Damascus, denied sending any representatives among the civil delegation that went to meet members of the regime, over the past. The |
2017-11-27 | View |
Palestinian refugee wounded by a sniper in the south of DamascusPalestinian “Aly Dawood” was wounded by a sniper shot near the “Al-Orouba” checkpoint, from an unknown source and was immediately taken to the field hospital for treatment. While reports from |
2017-11-27 | View |
A member of “Fath Al-Intefada” Movement dies while fighting in SyriaPalestinian "Samir Adnan Khuzaie," member of the “Fath Al-Intefada” Movement, has died while fighting alongside the regime forces in the ongoing clashes in Syria. Khuzaie is from the Safad |
2017-11-27 | View |
The opposition forces open Yelda Road - Yarmouk camp partially in front of the civiliansAfter a month and a half of its closure, the armed opposition forces in the south of Damascus opened the Yelda Road - Yarmouk camp in front of the camp’s |
2017-11-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 25, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3613, including 463 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-26 | View |
The Charitable Association starts its seventh medical week in Khan Al-Sheih campThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, in cooperation with the Palestinian Red Crescent, began its "Seventh Medical Week" activities in the Khan Al-Sheih refugee camp for Palestinians in the suburbs |
2017-11-26 | View |
ISIS’s “Hesba” device in Yarmouk camp destroys the evilISIS launched a detention campaign in 2016, in which a number of residents of Yarmouk camp were detained. On 28-07-2016, almost 50 civilians from the camp for smoking in public |
2017-11-26 | View |
Difficult security and living conditions for the Palestinian families in the town of Hayt in south SyriaThe Palestinian families living in the town of Hayt in western suburbs of Deraa, are suffering from difficult security and living conditions, because of the ongoing clashes between the armed |
2017-11-26 | View |
Murder, arrest, abduction and sexual violence are among the most prominent violations against Palestinian women in SyriaAGPS has confirmed that the Palestinian woman in Syria has been subjected to arrest, abduction, death, disability or even sexual violence, as a result of the conflict in Syria since |
2017-11-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 24, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3613, including 463 women 1643 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-25 | View |
Syrian security hides the fate of “Mohammed Abu Shanar”, the son of one of Fath Movement’s foundersThe Syrian regime is hiding the fate of the Palestinian refugee “Mohammed Hassan Abu Shanar.” The 38 year old was arrested by the Syrian security on 27-10-2012. He is |
2017-11-25 | View |
The increased prices of firewood aggravate the suffering of the Palestinian refugees in the south of DamascusIn south Damascus, the Palestinian families, along with the people of the southern region of the capital, are suffering greatly to secure firewood for heating, especially with the approach of |
2017-11-25 | View |
Violent night clashes between ISIS and the opposition factions in the Yarmouk BasinAGPS’s correspondent confirmed violent fighting the day before yesterday, between the Khaled ibn Al-Walid battalion, affiliated to ISIS, and the armed Syrian opposition groups in the western Yarmouk basin, which |
2017-11-25 | View |
More than 150 families return to Handarat camp in Aleppo, despite their destroyed housesHandarat camp for Palestinian refugees has seen the return of 150 families of its residents, despite the total and partial destruction of more than 90% of the camp. According to |
2017-11-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 23, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3613, including 463 women 1642 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-24 | View |
Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief starts its seventh medical week in Khan Al-Sheih campThe Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief, in cooperation with the Palestinian Red Crescent, launched the “Seventh Medical Week” in the Khan Al-Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of |
2017-11-24 | View |
The regime reopens the Babilla crossing amid a complete siege on Yarmouk campIn south Damascus, AGPS’s reporter confirmed that the Syrian regime reopened the Babilla-Sidi Makdad crossing, 10 days after closing it, and after the Syrian opposition forces opened Al-Orouba crossing between |
2017-11-24 | View |
Syrian security detains Palestinian child “Mohammed Hany Rabei” from the town of MuzayribThe Syrian security detained the 16 year old Palestinian child “Mohammed Hany Rabei Al-Sastari,” from the town of Muzayrib in south Syria, on Sunday 19th of November 2017, while |
2017-11-24 | View |
Action Group: Serious violations suffered by Palestinian children in SyriaIn conjunction with the World Children's Day, AGPS confirmed that Palestinian children are subjected to major violations amid the war in Syria, on a daily basis. AGPS’s Monitoring and |
2017-11-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 22, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3613, including 463 women 1642 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-23 | View |
“From Tent to Tent” a documentary made by a Palestinian refugee shows in LondonThe film “From Tent to Tent” will participate in the “Being Human” Festival, which is held in “Norwich Cathedral” in London. The film is prepared by the Palestinian refugee “Majd |
2017-11-23 | View |
UNRWA’s Commissioner-General visits Khan Al-Sheih CampIn the suburbs of Damascus, UNRWA’s Commissioner-General, Pierre Krähenbühl, visited Khan Al-Sheih camp on Monday, to view the situation of the Palestinian refugees living in the camp, their |
2017-11-23 | View |
Severe lack of food supplies following the siege on Yarmouk camp in DamascusThe remaining residents of Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria are living in distress because of the severe siege imposed by the Syrian regime and a number of the Palestinian factions |
2017-11-23 | View |
An elderly woman from Yarmouk camp dies due to the siege and lack of medical care, raises the death toll to 204A Palestinian elderly woman named “Fatma Hassan Al-Khalili” from Yarmouk camp has died on Tuesday 21-11, due to siege and lack of medical care. According to our correspondent, Al-Khalili passed |
2017-11-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 21, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3612, including 463 women 1642 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-22 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians sit-in in front of UNRWA’s headquarters in the Beddawi and Ain Al-Hilweh refugee campsIn Lebanon, dozens of displaced Palestinian-Syrian refugees organized a sit-in, to protest against UNRWA’s delay in providing winter aid to the Palestinian families and to express their rejection of its |
2017-11-22 | View |
Jaramana camp in the Damascus suburbs bombarded with mortar shellsJaramana camp, which is 8 km away from Damascus and located on the road leading to Damascus Airport, was hit by a mortar shell, killing one person and injuring two |
2017-11-22 | View |
The regime bombards Deraa camp in south Syria with gas cylindersThe Syrian regime forces targeted Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees with an explosive gas cylinder on Monday night - Tuesday, causing material destruction. The explosive gas cylinder is one of |
2017-11-22 | View |
News about ISIS’s former media representative leaving Yarmouk campExclusive sources confirmed to AGPS the exit of “Rateb Tayara” (Abu Ahmed), the former media representative of ISIS in the south of Damascus, a few days ago, from Al-Shohadaa sector |
2017-11-22 | View |
Clashes between ISIS and the Palestinian factions affiliated to the regime in Yarmouk campYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria, saw violent clashes between ISIS and the Palestinian factions affiliated to the Syrian regime, yesterday, in the area under the control of |
2017-11-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria November 20, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3612, including 463 women 1642 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-21 | View |
Refugees on the Greek Island of Lesbos hold night protests against their poor conditionsIn Greece, dozens of the refugees in Moria camp, on the Greek island of Lesbos, protested the day before yesterday, over their poor conditions and slow processing of the refugees’ |
2017-11-21 | View |
Unknown men kidnap Palestinian "Ahmed Mohammed Al-Sittri" from the town of MuzayribThe Action Group’s correspondent reported that an unknown group kidnapped the Palestinian refugee "Ahmed Mohammed Al-Sittri," from the town of Muzayrib in Deraa, south of Syria. Our reporter added |
2017-11-21 | View |
Two Palestinians transferred in an ambulance from south Damascus to the capital's hospitalsIn the south of the capital Damascus, AGPS’s reporter said that two Palestinian refugees were evacuated by ambulances from the south of Damascus to the capital's hospitals for treatment |
2017-11-21 | View |
Deraa camp neighborhoods targeted with mortar shellsThe Syrian regime forces targeted neighborhoods in Deraa camp in south Syria yesterday, using mortar shells, causing destruction to the residents’ houses. The remaining refugees in the camp are living |
2017-11-21 | View |
Palestinian dies with fighting in Deir ez-ZourPalestinian “Tarek Hussain,” member of Al-Quds battalion, has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in the ongoing clashes in Deir ez-Zour, east of Syria. On its part |
2017-11-21 | View |
The Palestine Liberation Army calls in more than 150 men from Khan Al-Sheih camp and holds their identity papers, with the aim of forcing them to serve in the militaryA detachment from the Palestine Liberation Army in Khan Al-Sheih camp, called in more than 150 men from the camp, and held their personal identification cards and their flag service |
2017-11-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 19, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3611, including 463 women 1642 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-20 | View |
A significantly reduced number of Palestinian families displaced from Syria in the Ain al-Hilweh campStatistics from a number of relief agencies indicated a significant decline in the number of displaced Palestinian families in the Ain al-Hilweh camp. The underlying reason for this is the |
2017-11-20 | View |
Refugee camps on the Greek islands turn into swampsIn Greece, the refugee camps on the Greek islands turned into swamps, due to heavy rains with the onset of winter. Videos and photos broadcast by activists and refugees from |
2017-11-20 | View |
The opposition continues to close the Yarmouk-Yelda barrier and the regime tightens its procedures at the Babilla crossingThe armed Syrian opposition groups in south Damascus, continue to close the only crossing between Yarmouk camp and Yelda town, since Sunday 12-11-2017. The camp’s residents are not allowed to |
2017-11-20 | View |
12 Palestinian-Syrians died in October 2017 and 24 died during the same month in 2016AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team announced that it recorded the deaths of 12 refugees in October 2017, while 24 died during the same month last year, amid the ongoing war |
2017-11-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 18, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3611, including 463 women 1642 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-19 | View |
A group of refugees organize a protest against their terrible conditions on the Island of Chios, and the police prevents them, arresting the organizersIn Greece, a number of refugees organized a peaceful protest on Wednesday 15-11, against their difficult conditions and the slow processing of refugee files in Vial refugee camp, located on |
2017-11-19 | View |
Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief carries out an investigative visit in Handarat camp, in AleppoIn Aleppo, the Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief made an investigative visit to Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees. According to the Association, it will equip the camp with water wells |
2017-11-19 | View |
Night bombardment with mortar shells targets Deraa camp in south SyriaAGPS’s correspondent reported the targeting of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees with mortar shells. He confirmed that two mortars landed on one of the camp’s roads, leading to the destruction |
2017-11-19 | View |
6000 civilians in Yarmouk camp and the neighboring areas, of which 40% are childrenThe labor forces in institutions, civil bodies, local councils and a number of military factions in south Damascus, have issued a statement to clarify the civilian situation in the Yarmouk |
2017-11-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 17, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3610, including 463 women 1642 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-18 | View |
Dozen of refugees in Greece head to the Macedonian bordersA group of about 100 refugees left Athens to the city of Thessaloniki, in a march, with the intention of reaching the Republic of Macedonia, to protest against their inability |
2017-11-18 | View |
Intermittent clashes between the Syrian opposition and ISIS in Yarmouk camp continueYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees saw renewed clashes between the Syrian regime forces and ISIS, the day before yesterday. According to our correspondent in Yarmouk camp, that groups affiliated to |
2017-11-18 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies while fighting alongside the regime forces in the suburbs of DamascusPalestinian refugee “Ibrahim Shehada,” from Al-Husseiniyah refugee camp in the suburbs of Damascus, has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in the town of Beit Jinn. “Ibrahim” |
2017-11-18 | View |
UNRWA: 2500 Palestinian families returned to Sabinah in the suburbs of Damascus after the reopening of the roadIn a report published earlier this month, UNRWA confirmed that the number of Palestinian refugee families that returned to Sabinah camp for Palestinian refugees in the suburbs of Damascus to |
2017-11-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 16, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3610, including 463 women 1642 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-17 | View |
Turkish guards save dozens of immigrants from Syria who tried to reach GreeceThe Turkish coast guards rescued 22 migrants from Syria on a rubber boat, on the opposite of the Turkish coastal city of Bodrum, while they were "illegally" on their way |
2017-11-17 | View |
In numbers… AGPS reveals the number of Palestinian-Syrian victims who died in the first half of 2017AGPS’s 15th statistical documentation report that was published in August 2017, stated that 102 Palestinian refugees died during the first half of 2017. The Action Group noted that the first |
2017-11-17 | View |
Migration of teachers and people with high qualifications aggravated the suffering of students in Neirab campPalestinian students in UNRWA’s schools in Aleppo, suffered during the first half of the academic year 2016-2017 because of the severe cold during the months of winter, due to the |
2017-11-17 | View |
Palestine Liberation Organization to distribute 1500 pieces of bread to the residents of Yarmouk campThe Palestine Liberation Organization entered 1500 pieces of bread into the south of Damascus, the day before yesterday, with the aim of distributing them to the residents of Yarmouk camp |
2017-11-17 | View |
ISIS’s cell in Inkhil claims its responsibility of the organization and Al-Nusra’s assassination of activists in Yarmouk campExclusive sources within the armed Syrian opposition groups revealed to AGPS’s reporter that “Salah Qutaish,” a member of ISIS’s cell, which was arrested in Inkhil, Deraa, acknowledged the responsibility |
2017-11-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 15, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3609, including 463 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-16 | View |
ATM cards for Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon preparedUNRWA prepared the ATM cards for the displaced Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Lebanon. A sum of $ 100 was paid to each Palestinian refugee family from Syria to cover their rent |
2017-11-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria protest in front of UNRWA’s headquarters in Beddawi refugee campThe Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon participated in a sit-in organized by the Follow-up Committee for the Palestinian Displaced Persons in front of the UNRWA Director's Office in the Beddawi refugee |
2017-11-16 | View |
Syrian security arrests a refugee from Khan Al-Sheih campAGPS’s reporter in Khan Al-Sheih camp in the suburbs of Damascus, stated confirmed the news of the arrest of Syrian “Ahmed Hussain Hussain” by the Syrian security at the Jdeidat |
2017-11-16 | View |
The shelling and siege threaten the lives of more than 250 Palestinian families in the Ghouta, DamascusThe lives of more than (250) Palestinian-Syrian families in the eastern region of Ghouta are directly threatened, due to the intensification of the bombardments and siege carried out by the |
2017-11-16 | View |
Yarmouk residents demand the lifting of the siege on their camp and the entry of food and medical supplies to itThe remaining residents of the Yarmouk refugee camp, which are estimated to about 3,000 civilians, called on all the sides of conflict to lift the siege on their camp |
2017-11-16 | View |
Imposed siege on Yarmouk camp amid an extreme rise in the prices of food supplies in the south of DamascusThe Syrian regime imposed a suffocating siege on Yarmouk camp, after closing the Babilla-Sidi Makdad barrier. The Syrian opposition factions had reopened Al-Oroba barrier in Al-Nakheel Road, separating between the |
2017-11-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 14, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3609, including 463 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-15 | View |
Jafra Relief and Development Youth Foundation distributes food aid to 300 Palestinian families in the Barza neighborhoodJafra Relief and Development Youth Foundation distributed approximately 300 shares of food supplies to the Palestinian families living in the Barza neighborhood. According to the Foundation, the distribution of food |
2017-11-15 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian detained in the Thailand prisons calls out for his releasePalestinian-Syrian refugee “Eyad Soliman,” detained in a prison in the Kingdom of Thailand, has called out for help through AGPS, appealing to the international institutions, Human Rights and civil |
2017-11-15 | View |
Death of a Palestinian in Deir ez-Zour, east of SyriaPalestinian “Ahmed Ghassan Shareeh” from Al-Neirab camp in Aleppo, has died during the ongoing clashes in Deir ez-Zour, east of Syria, between the Syrian regime forces and ISIS. Shareeh had |
2017-11-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 13, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3609, including 463 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-14 | View |
Human Rights Committee in European Parliament accuses German authorities of obstructing the reunion of refugee familiesThe Human Rights Committee in the European Parliament criticized the German policy followed regarding the reuniting of the refugee families. Barbara Lochbeller, Deputy Head of the Human Rights Committee in |
2017-11-14 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian elected President of Palestinian Doctors Gathering in SwedenThe Palestinian Doctors Gathering in Sweden elected the Palestinian-Syrian doctor “Moaamar Mawed” from Yarmouk camp, as their President. This came during the yearly conference held by the Gathering in Sweden |
2017-11-14 | View |
Communications network cut out from Khan Al-Sheih camp for fifth consecutive dayResidents of Khan Al-Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in the west of the suburbs of Damascus, are complaining of the cutting of the communications network for the fifth consecutive day |
2017-11-14 | View |
Member of “Fath Al-Intefada” dies in clashes and “Free Palestine Movement” sends its members to support the regime in itPalestinian “Ahmed Faisal Al-Omr” a member of the “Fath Al-Intefada” movement, affiliated to the Syrian regime, has died while fighting alongside the regime forces in the ongoing clashes in Deir |
2017-11-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 12, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3608, including 463 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-13 | View |
More than 2860 refugees sleep in tents inside the Moria camp on the Greek Island of Lesbos MytileneIn Greece, the Doctors Without Borders organization said that more than 2860 refugees sleep in tents inside the Moria camp on the Greek Island of Lesbos Mytilene, demanding an end |
2017-11-13 | View |
Syrian security hides the fate of Palestinian detainee “Basel Al-Saaedy”The Syrian regime is hiding the fate of Palestinian refugee “Basel Abdallah Al-Saaedy,” after the popular committees affiliated to the regime arrested him in the beginning of 2013 from |
2017-11-13 | View |
After reports of the opening of the Yarmouk crossing, the regime closes the Babilla-Sidi Mekdad checkpointThe Syrian regime closed the Babilla-Sidi Mekdad checkpoint, as the Syrian opposition forces partially opened the Beirut checkpoint between Yarmouk camp and Yelda town, before yesterday’s sunset, allowing the civilians |
2017-11-13 | View |
The continued closure of the only outlet for Yarmouk camp threatens the lives of more than 3000 besieged peopleThe military gatherings of the towns south of Damascus, continue to close the only outlet for Yarmouk camp for the second consecutive day, in front of civilian residents of the |
2017-11-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 11, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3608, including 463 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-12 | View |
AGPS launches “Group for Palestinians of Syria|Greece” on WhatsappAGPS launched the group “Palestinians in Syria | Greece” on Whatsapp yesterday, to strengthen the communication between the Group and the Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Greece. The Group is specialized in |
2017-11-12 | View |
Completion of the reconstruction of Al-Huda Mosque in Khan Al-Sheih Camp, after being damaged by the shellingIn the suburbs of Damascus, AGPS’s reporter in Khan Al-Sheih camp confirmed that Al-Huda Mosque is still under reconstruction, after it was bombarded several times, which led to the destruction |
2017-11-12 | View |
After Germany refused their reunion, two brothers from Yarmouk camp are threatened with imprisonment in Malaysia or deportation to SyriaPalestinian brothers “Hamza and Othman Khashan” who are stranded at Malaysia International Airport, called on the international organizations and institutions, human rights organizations and civil society to intervene to release |
2017-11-12 | View |
Activists: the opposition factions in south Damascus closed the Yarmouk/Yelda barrier today, in an agreement with the Syrian regimeActivists confirmed to AGPS that the armed Syrian opposition groups in the towns of south Damascus, closed the Yarmouk/Yelda barrier this morning Based on agreement with the Syrian regime. This |
2017-11-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 10, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3608, including 463 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-11 | View |
Immigrants from Syria protest in front of the German embassy in AthensDozens of immigrants, including Palestinians and Syrians, organized a protest on 8-11-2017 in front of the German embassy in the Greek capital Athens, against what they considered a rejection by |
2017-11-11 | View |
250 Palestinian-Syrian families in sorrow because of the intense siege on Ghouta, DamascusThe suffering of 250 Palestinian-Syrian families continues in the eastern Ghouta region, due to the extremely terrible living conditions resulting from the tightened siege imposed by the Syrian regime on |
2017-11-11 | View |
Violent clashes in Al-Mansheya neighborhood in DeraaClashes described as violent broken out between the Syrian regime forces and opposition fighters in Al-Mansheya neighborhood in Deraa. A number of Palestinian and displaced families from Deraa camp are |
2017-11-11 | View |
Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Syria targeted with mortar shellsAGPS’s correspondent confirmed the targeting of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in Syria, using mortar shells yesterday. According to our reporter, two mortars fell on one of the camp’s streets |
2017-11-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 9, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3608, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-10 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association distributes meat aid in the suburbs of AleppoThe Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association distributed its meat aid among the displaced Palestinians and Syrians, in the northern suburbs of Aleppo. In cooperation with Khair Umma charity |
2017-11-10 | View |
Palestinian 85-year-old woman lost in Damascus85-year-old Palestinian “Latifa Amayri” from Khan Al-Sheih camp disappeared five days ago, on her return from Al-Mezzeh area in Damascus, to her area of residency in the area of Rokn |
2017-11-10 | View |
An assassination incident in Al-Muzayrib raises a state of anxiety among the residentsIn the western Yarmouk basin, our correspondent reported that residents of Al-Muzayrib woke up yesterday to the news of the assassination of a young man from the eastern Karak area |
2017-11-10 | View |
Shelling and violent clashes between ISIS and the opposition groups in south SyriaAGPS’s correspondent in south Syria reported bombardments and violent clashes between Khaled ibn Al-Walid battalion, affiliated to ISIS, and the Syrian armed opposition groups in the western Yarmouk basin, which |
2017-11-10 | View |
Sharp conflict among the ranks of ISIS in Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-AswadAGPS’s reporter in Yarmouk camp stated the occurrence of divisions and conflict among the ranks of ISIS in Yarmouk and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, as a result of the recent decisions taken |
2017-11-10 | View |
Amid the siege, a Palestinian resident of Yarmouk camp dies after the regime refuses his exit for treatmentAGPS’s correspondent reported the news of the death of the Palestinian refugee "Marwan Abdullah Al-Saad" (Abu Shady), due to the lack of medical care and the siege imposed on Yarmouk |
2017-11-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 8, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3607, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-09 | View |
Jafra holds a painting workshop for the refugee children in GreeceThe Jafra Relief and Development Foundation in Greece organized a painting workshop for refugee children in Greece. The course was held at the Martyr Bassel Al-Aaraj Center, and according to |
2017-11-09 | View |
Communications network disrupted in Khan Al-Sheih camp for the second consecutive dayIn the western suburbs of Damascus, residents of Khan Al-Sheih refugee camp are complaining about the interruption of land connections, the mobile networks and the ADSL for the second day |
2017-11-09 | View |
Yarmouk without electricity for the fifth year in a rowThe remaining Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk refugee camp suffer greatly from the ongoing, complete power outages throughout the camp for nearly five years, as a result of the continued siege |
2017-11-09 | View |
ISIS continues to ban Yarmouk camp students from going to their schools in the neighboring townsISIS continues to prevent Yarmouk camp students from reaching their schools in the neighboring towns, allowing residents without students to pass through the Yelda-Yarmouk checkpoint, while preventing all students of |
2017-11-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 7, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3607, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-08 | View |
Syrian security continues to detain 5 Palestinian refugees, of which 4 are from Al-Dawood family, keeping their fate mysteriousThe Syrian security forces continue to detain five Palestinian refugees, of which four are from Al-Dawood family. Their names are: “Nour Ahmed Dawood,” born in 1987 from Al-Hajar Al-Aswad |
2017-11-08 | View |
Residents of Al-Aedin camp in Homs complain of the continued raids and arrestsResidents of Al-Aedin camp in Homs are living in a state of ongoing fear and tension, as the Syrian security forces continue to carry out raids and searches on the |
2017-11-08 | View |
115 Palestinian-Syrian families are suffering from inhumane conditions at the Zayzon gathering in southern SyriaApproximately 115 Palestinian-Syrian families living in Al-Zayzon gathering are suffering a life of extreme cruelty that lacks the most precious elements of a decent life. These families live in primitive |
2017-11-08 | View |
ISIS continues to tighten its procedure towards students of Yarmouk camp in DamascusISIS, which is in control of most areas in Yarmouk camp, continues to practice a strict approach towards the students of the camp. Several months ago, ISIS began targeting the |
2017-11-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 6, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3607, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-07 | View |
Fate of Palestinian farmer “Manhal Homayda” remains mysterious following his kidnap days ago.The fate of Palestinian refugee “Manhal Homayda” remains mysterious, after being kidnapped on Al-Muzayrib Road - Tal Shehab, on 30-10-2017, by people who were in a car with unclear specifications |
2017-11-07 | View |
Palestinian “Magdy Hamdan” under Syrian security detention for third yearSyrian security continues to detain 34 year-old, Palestinian refugee, “Magdy Hamdan Abdo,” after being arrested at Al-Gaweya barrier in Al-Mezzeh, Damascus on 14-01-2014. Since his arrest, no information has |
2017-11-07 | View |
185 Palestinian families in Deraa camp are living without aid or servicesAlmost 185 Palestinian families in Deraa camp’s suffering is aggravating daily, because of the ongoing war in Syria and its consequences. According to AGPS, 256 refugees have died during the |
2017-11-07 | View |
ISIS detains a number of civilians after opening the Yarmouk-Yelda crossingISIS arrested a number of civilians in south Damascus for the possession of cigarettes. According to our correspondent, members of ISIS searched the civilians returning from Yelda town to Yarmouk |
2017-11-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 5, 2017 StatisticsThe total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3607, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-06 | View |
250 students from Yarmouk camp allowed into YeldaIn south Damascus, 250 students from Yarmouk camp were allowed to enter Yelda to continue their education. According to our reporter, ISIS banned the students from carrying their school supplies |
2017-11-06 | View |
Bombardments and clashes between ISIS and the opposition factions in west Yarmouk BasinClashes broke out between the Khaled battalion, an armed group affiliated to ISIS, and the armed Syrian opposition groups in the western Yarmouk Basin, which includes camps and Palestinian gatherings |
2017-11-06 | View |
Palestinian dies due to the siege and the lack of medical care in Yarmouk campAGPS’s correspondent in south Damascus reported the death of the Palestinian refugee “Shehada Muhammed Rageh” due to the ongoing siege and lack of medical care in the Yarmouk camp for |
2017-11-06 | View |
12 Palestinian-Syrians died during October 2017AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team revealed that 12 Palestinian refugees died during October 2017, of which 6 died of gunshot wounds, 2 people died of sniper shots during bombardments, one |
2017-11-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 4, 2017 StatisticsThe total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3606, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-05 | View |
The Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association organizes mass weddings in four Syrian governoratesThe Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association organized four mass weddings for 100 of Palestine and Syria’s youth, in four Syrian governorates on 3-11-2017. The weddings, which were held |
2017-11-05 | View |
Severe shortage of medical services in Deraa refugee camp amid continued water and electricity cutsHundreds of Palestinian families in Deraa camp are suffering from a severe shortage of medical services, where there is no medical point inside the camp, in addition to the continued |
2017-11-05 | View |
Member of the Palestine Liberation Army dies under torture of the Syrian securityAGPS’s reporter in the Damascus suburbs confirmed the death of Palestinian “Saleh Fathy Ahmed Saleh,” one of the ranks in the Palestine Liberation Army, under torture by members of |
2017-11-05 | View |
After two weeks of its closure… the Syrian opposition factions open the Yelda/Yarmouk crossing for two hours daily and allows the movement of students and relief workers through itYesterday, the opposition factions allowed residents of Yarmouk camp through the Yelda/Yarmouk crossing for two hours. The crossing witnessed intensive movement by the residents. According to our correspondent, the opening |
2017-11-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 3, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3606, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-04 | View |
Palestinians in the capital and south Damascus protest on the centennial of the Balfour DeclarationThe Palestinian refugees in the capital Damascus and its south organized a protest, marking the 100th anniversary of the ominous Balfour Declaration. Our reporter added that a number of the |
2017-11-04 | View |
Violent clashes between ISIS and the opposition groups in south DamascusClashes broke out today between ISIS and the opposition factions on the battlefields between Yarmouk camp and Yelda town, south of Damascus. According to our correspondent, a loud explosion was |
2017-11-04 | View |
Action Group: More than 3606 Palestinian refugees have died during the war in SyriaAGPS’s documented statistics provide that more than 3606 Palestinian refugees have died due to the war in Syria, since 2012. According to the numbers, 1148 refugees died from the exchanged |
2017-11-04 | View |
In less than 48 hours, a second infant dies due to the tightened siege in Yarmouk campAGPS’s correspondent in south Damascus confirmed the death of an infant from Yarmouk camp due to the ongoing, imposed siege and the lack of medical care. Our reporter added that |
2017-11-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 2, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3605, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-03 | View |
The Palestinians in Syria Relief Association distributes meat aid in south SyriaThe Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association distributed meat aid in the town of Muzayrib, south of Syria. The Association cooperated with the “Kheir Umma” Foundation to implement a |
2017-11-03 | View |
Palestinian refugee wounded by shrapnel from a mortar shell in Jaramana, in the suburbs of DamascusThe Palestinian refugee “Wassim Moataz Al-Solty” was wounded with shrapnel from a mortar shell which fell on Jaramana town in the suburbs of Damascus on 31-10-2017, injuring six other civilians |
2017-11-03 | View |
The education situation in Yarmouk camp deteriorates amid ISIS’s controlYarmouk camp’s residents’ suffering, AGPS published in its most recent report titled “The Palestinian- Syrian Student - “Reality and Prospects,” mentioned the deteriorating educational state facing the students in |
2017-11-03 | View |
Clashes in south Damascus after ISIS’s infiltration of the oppositionAGPS’s correspondent reported clashes between ISIS and the armed Syrian opposition groups at the barrier separating Yarmouk camp and Yelda in south Damascus. Our correspondent added that the clashes came |
2017-11-03 | View |
An infant has died and thousands of civilians are in danger due to the siege of Yarmouk campA girl from the Yarmouk refugee camp died yesterday, November 1, as a result of the siege and lack of medical care. AGPS’s correspondent said that the one-year-old infant, “Tuqa |
2017-11-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 1, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3605, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-02 | View |
Residents of Handarat camp demand the return to their camp and its reconstructionA number of activists and residents of the Handarat refugee camp in Aleppo, sent out letters that reached AGPS, demanding all the concerned parties and UNRWA to reconstruct their camp |
2017-11-02 | View |
Violent clashes on the outskirts of Yarmouk between ISIS and the opposition factions in YeldaClashes described as violent broke out on the axis of Al-Orouba crossing on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp, between ISIS and the armed Syrian opposition factions in the town of |
2017-11-02 | View |
Deraa camp in south Syria targeted with mortar shellsIn south Syria, AGPS’s correspondent confirmed the targeting of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees with mortar shells. According to our reporter, the mortar fell on one of the camp’s streets |
2017-11-02 | View |
Warnings of a humanitarian disaster in Yarmouk camp because of the continued closure of the Yelda crossingCivil activities in Yarmouk refugee camp have warned of a humanitarian disaster targeting approximately 3,000 civilian families that are living in the besieged camp, due to the closure of |
2017-11-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 31, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3605, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-11-01 | View |
Distribution of food parcels to Palestinian families in southern SyriaThe Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association distributed 160 food baskets to a number of Palestinian families in Deraa, south of Syria. The distribution included the families displaced from |
2017-11-01 | View |
Deputy Commissioner-General of UNRWA visits Sabinah camp in the Damascus suburbsIn the Damascus suburbs, the Deputy Commissioner-General of UNRWA visited the Sabinah area and its camp, where he learned about the living conditions of Palestinian refugees who had recently returned |
2017-11-01 | View |
Unknown men kidnap a Palestinian refugee from the town of MuzayribUnknown assailants kidnapped 40-year-old, Palestinian refugee, “Manhal Hamayda,” resident of Al-Muzayrib town in south Syria. AGPS’s correspondent said that he was kidnapped on Al-Muzayrib Road Tal Shehab, on Monday |
2017-11-01 | View |
ISIS allows 26 families to pass from west Yarmouk camp to YeldaISIS allowed 26 of the families under siege in the west side of Yarmouk camp, to pass to Yelda. The families included women, children, elderly people and a few young |
2017-11-01 | View |
For the second consecutive day: the neighborhoods of Deraa camp targeted with machine gun firesFor the second consecutive day, the Syrian regime forces targeted the neighborhoods of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, in south Syria, with machine guns and sniper shots, yesterday, triggering a |
2017-11-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 30, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3605, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-31 | View |
200 scholarships at the American University of Greece for refugeesAs part of its scholarship program for young refugees in Greece, the US Embassy in Greece announced 200 academic scholarships for refugees at the American University of Greece. On its |
2017-10-31 | View |
Syrian regime hides the fate of Palestinian “Eyad Abd Al-Kareem Al-Shehaby” for the fourth yearThe Syrian security forces continues to detain Palestinian refugee “Eyad Abd Al-Kareem Al-Shehaby” for the fourth consecutive year. He was born in 1987 and is a resident of Yarmouk camp |
2017-10-31 | View |
Death of 6 members of Al-Jaleel Brigade, affiliated to the Syrian regimeAl-Jaleel Brigade, the military wing of the Palestinian Youth Return Movement that is affiliated to the Syrian regime, announced the death of 6 of its members while fighting alongside the |
2017-10-31 | View |
Neighborhoods of Deraa camp targeted with machine guns and sniper shotsYesterday, the Syrian regime forces targeted the neighborhoods of the Deraa refugee camp in south Syria using machine gun fires and sniper shots, triggering a state of tension among the |
2017-10-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 29, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3605, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-30 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon suffer from marginalization and lack of relief assistanceIn Lebanon, a Palestinian-Syrian refugee told AGPS’s correspondent that: “The Palestinian-Syrian families are suffering from marginalization and the non-delivery of relief assistance to them,” noting that no relief aid |
2017-10-30 | View |
Yarmouk students protest in Yelda to demand their right to educationStudents of Al-Jarmak alternative school in the town of Yelda, south of Damascus, organized a protest, to demand their right for education, as well as their besieged friends from Yarmouk |
2017-10-30 | View |
Sick patients taken from West Yarmouk Camp to Yelda for treatmentAGPS’s correspondent in south Damascus reported that sick patients left from the west side of Yarmouk camp that is under the control of “Tahrir Al-Sham" to the town of Yelda |
2017-10-30 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians face the harsh winter of Greece in tents that do not pester the cold and stormsHundreds of Palestinian and Syrian migrants are facing severe hardship on the Greek islands as winter approaches, due to the low temperatures and associated weather conditions, as well as the |
2017-10-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 28, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3605, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-29 | View |
Registration for the cards imposed by the regime to enter Sabinah in the Damascus suburbs extendedPages close to the reconciliation committee in the town of Sabinah in the Damascus suburbs, noted the extension of the registration for receiving cards to enter the southern area of |
2017-10-29 | View |
250 Palestinian-Syrian families among the thousands of civilians besieged in Ghouta, DamascusAGPS’s correspondent in south Syria reported that Deraa camp was hit by a mortar shell, causing destruction to the resident’s houses. The residents still living inside it are facing extremely |
2017-10-29 | View |
Mortar shell hits Deraa refugee camp amid the destruction of more than 70% of its buildingsActivists confirmed to AGPS that more than 250 Palestinian-Syrian families in the Ghouta area, East of Damascus, are suffering from extremely terrible living conditions, due to the Syrian regime’s tightening |
2017-10-29 | View |
In a precedent of its kind .. Germany deports a wounded Palestinian-Syrian to GreeceThe German authorities deported the Palestinian-Syrian refugee “Mohammed Qabia - Abu Taha” to Greece in a precedent of its kind in the right of a Palestinian refugee from Syria after |
2017-10-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 27, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3605, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-28 | View |
A state of tension in Al-Muzayrib following the abduction of three young men from the townISIS abducted three men from the town of Al-Muzayrib, south of Syria, causing a state of fear and worry among the residents. There are continuous clashes between ISIS and the |
2017-10-28 | View |
Residents of Deraa camp call on UNRWA, PLO and the Palestinian factions to to perform their duties towards themDozens of residents of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees had a sit-in after Friday’s prayers, to express their anger towards UNWRA, the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian factions, for |
2017-10-28 | View |
Deraa camp bombarded with mortar shellsIn south Syria, AGPS’s correspondent reported that the Syrian forces attacked areas of Deraa camp using three mortar shells, adding that the bombardment resulted in destructions to the residents’ houses |
2017-10-28 | View |
Fighting renewed in South Damascus and the opposition stops an attack by ISIS on the outskirts of Yarmouk campClashes were renewed in south Damascus between the armed Syrian opposition groups and ISIS, last night. Light and medium weapons were heard in the areas of fighting. ISIS was attempting |
2017-10-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 26, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3605, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-27 | View |
An exhibition for Palestinian plastics artist “Emad Rashdan” held in the Swedish town of UddevallaFrom the Diaspora and in the backyard of the Uddevalla Museum in Sweden, Palestinian Plastics artist “Emad Rashdan” held his exhibition on the 14th of October, as part of the |
2017-10-27 | View |
For the fourth year, Syrian security continues to detain Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Fayyad"46-year-old Palestinian refugee “Mohammed Seoud Fayyad,” is under Syrian detention for the fourth consecutive year. The Syrian security services arrested him in October 2013 and no information has been |
2017-10-27 | View |
168 Palestinians from Yarmouk camp have disappeared since the outbreak of war in SyriaAGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team has revealed that 168 Palestinian refugees from Yarmouk camp have disappeared since the outbreak of the ongoing war in Syria. The number of Palestinian refugees |
2017-10-27 | View |
Calls to UNRWA to increase the amount of food aid to be distributed in southern DamascusThe Relief Office for Yarmouk Camp’s residents released a statement yesterday, calling on UNRWA to increase the amount of food aid to be distributed to the displaced Palestinian families in |
2017-10-27 | View |
More than 1560 days since the Syrian regime imposed its siege on Yarmouk camp and the opposition closes its only crossing for 10 days, demanding its neutralizationThe Syrian regime and the Palestinian factions affiliated to it imposed their siege on the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees 1562 days ago. In the meantime, the armed Syrian opposition |
2017-10-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 25, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3605, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-26 | View |
UNRWA holds an Employment and Education Forum at the Damascus Intermediate Institute in SyriaUNRWA held an Employment and Education Forum at the Damascus Intermediate Institute in Al-Mezzah area in Damascus, in cooperation with Masarat Company for Exhibitions and Conferences, with the aim of |
2017-10-26 | View |
Two Palestinian women from Khan Al-Sheih camp represent Sweden and excel in a global competition in South KoreaPalestinian students “Yara Ahmed Saleh” and “Sarah Al-Hams” who were displaced from Khan Al-Sheih camp to Sweden received two medals for excellence and creativity, in a global competition for mathematics |
2017-10-26 | View |
Night curfew in Al-Muzayrib and fears of repeated attacks by ISISIn south Syria, ISIS attacked the armed Syrian opposition factions in the Kansarwa plant, located in the town of Al-Muzayrib in the suburbs of Deraa, leading to a large explosion |
2017-10-26 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies in bombing of an opposition’s position by ISIS in Al-MuzayribPalestinian refugee “Ahmed Hany Al-Barhoumy” has died in a bombing carried out by ISIS of the Kansarwa plant, yesterday. This came amid great tension in the area due to the |
2017-10-26 | View |
After being released from Kurdistan Iraq’s prisons, a Palestinian-Syrian faces the risk of being forcibly displacedSources have confirmed to AGPS the release of the 23 year old Palestinian refugee “Ahmed Al-Barhoumy” from the Kurdistan Iraq prisons. The resident of Khan Al-Sheih camp in the Damascus |
2017-10-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 24, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3603, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-25 | View |
14 Palestinians from Al-Aedin refugee camp in Homs have disappeared since the outbreak of war in SyriaAGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team has revealed that 14 Palestinian refugees from Al-Aedin camp in Homs, have disappeared since the beginning of the war in Syria. According to AGPS, the |
2017-10-25 | View |
Rocket attack targets Yarmouk camp and renewed clashes on its outskirtsYarmouk camp was bombarded with rockets on Monday, where the Syrian regime and the Palestinian factions affiliated to it attacked scattered places with several high-explosive missiles, causing material damage. AGPS’s |
2017-10-25 | View |
Palestinian man dies during clashes in the Yarmouk Basin of the western Deraa suburbsPalestinian refugee “Kefaah Al-Masry” has died during the clashes in the Yarmouk Basin of the western Deraa suburbs between the armed Syrian opposition factions and the Khaled Ibn Al-Walid battalion |
2017-10-25 | View |
Events and civilians from the residents of the besieged Yarmouk camp send out a distress callThe events and civilian figures from Yarmouk camp issued a statement the day before yesterday, to send a humanitarian distress call to all the sides of war in Yarmouk camp |
2017-10-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 23, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3603, including 462 Women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-24 | View |
Refugees use stairs and dig the ground to cross the border fence between Turkey and BulgariaThe refugees using the crossing between Turkey and Bulgaria are using stairs to pass illegally over the border fence between the two countries that was set up by the Bulgarian |
2017-10-24 | View |
For two days, free treatment for chest diseases in north Lebanon includes displaced people from SyriaIn Lebanon, the “Amany for Relief and Medical Care” charity announced the arrival of a French doctor specialized in chest diseases, asthma, sensitivity and lungs on Wednesday and Thursday 2nd |
2017-10-24 | View |
Syrian security releases a member of Neirab camp in AleppoThe Syrian security released Palestinian “Samer Abd Al-Hameed” from Neirab camp in Aleppo, after he was detained in the city more than 20 days ago. The Syrian security continues to |
2017-10-24 | View |
A member of “Aknaf Beit Al-Maqdes” KilledZakaria Mawed “Abu Yehia,” leader in the “Aknaf Beit Al-Maqdes” battalion, has died yesterday by a sniper shot from ISIS, during fighting on the front of the Japanese hospital |
2017-10-24 | View |
ISIS targets opposition points on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp using poisonous gas bombsAGPS’s correspondent has confirmed that ISIS targeted the armed Syrian opposition’s points at the axis of the clinic and the Japanese hospital located on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp, using |
2017-10-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 22, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3602, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-23 | View |
Refugees protest on Greek islands against the slowness of procedures and poor living conditionsIn Greece, dozens of refugees protested on Friday 20/10/2017 in Vial camp, in front of the European refugee office on the Greek Island of Chios, against the slowness of the |
2017-10-23 | View |
Family of a Palestinian-Syrian child who disappeared in a sinking accident off the Greek shores launches an appealThe family of the Palestinian-Syrian child “Hamza Hossam Abd Al-Qader Hamed” has called on the humanitarian organizations, the Red Cross and anyone who has information about their son to reveal |
2017-10-23 | View |
Resident of Yarmouk camp disappears in DamascusPalestinian “Ahmed Sobhy Bekrawi” disappeared in the capital Damascus 4 days ago, after going out to work in a taxi on Thursday 19/10/2017. His family said that they do not |
2017-10-23 | View |
Deraa camp neighborhoods targeted with heavy machine gunsClashes described as violent, broke out yesterday, between ISIS and the Syrian opposition factions in Yelda, after ISIS attempted to take the clinic point between Yelda and Yarmouk camp. According |
2017-10-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 21, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3601, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-22 | View |
Two people injured after 5 mortar shells hit Jaramana camp on SundayTwo people from Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees in the Damascus suburbs have been injured, after 5 mortar shells were dropped in the neighborhoods of “Abu Nori” and “Al-Tahrir.” |
2017-10-22 | View |
Shelling with tanks and mortars targets the outskirts of the Deraa refugee camp in the south of DamascusThe Syrian regime forces targeted the outskirts of Deraa camp using tank shells positioned in the vicinity of the camp, with no injuries reported among its residents. The camp was |
2017-10-22 | View |
Palestinian man dies in Al-Muzayrib town, south of SyriaAGPS’s reporter in south Syria confirmed the death of Palestinian “Ahmed Muhammed Al-Ramah” known as Ahmed Al-Shameya, after being shot several types by an unknown source in Al-Muzayrib town, south |
2017-10-22 | View |
After losing jis memory in a sinking accident three years ago, the family of palestinian-Syrian "Qosai Mosleh" appeals to reach him in an Italian hospitalThe family of Palestinian-Syrian “Qosai Mosleh” has called on the humanitarian and international organizations and the Palestinian authorities and their President, to move to reach their son who is being |
2017-10-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 20, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3601, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-21 | View |
Syrian forces target Deraa camp’s neighborhoods using mortar shellsThe Syrian regime forces targeted Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees in south Damascus, using a number of mortar shells, today. According to our correspondent in the camp, the regime forces |
2017-10-21 | View |
After closing “Al-Orouba” crossing, the armed Syrian opposition forces close “Al-Maazaneya” crossing in front of Yarmouk camp’s residentsThe armed Syrian opposition factions continue to close “Al-Orouba” crossing for the fourth consecutive day and according to our correspondent, members of the opposition are preventing the movement of residents |
2017-10-21 | View |
Clashes in south Damascus lead to a number of victims and residents evacuate areas of fightingISIS violently attacked the “Japanese Hospital” and “Al-Ezz ibn Abd Al-Salam” school located at the intersection of Yarmouk camp, Yelda and Al-Tadamon neighborhood, yesterday. The attack led to its control |
2017-10-21 | View |
Regime forces target Yarmouk camp using mortars amid violent attack by ISIS on opposition factions in south DamascusThe Syrian regime forces and the factions affiliated to it, targeted Al-Shohadaa sector, Al-Karaeen sector and Palestine Road in Yarmouk camp using mortar shells yesterday. Media pages loyal to the |
2017-10-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 19, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3601, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-20 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians demand an emergency relief plan for them during their sit-in in Beddawi camp, located in north LebanonIn north Lebanon, during their sit-in in front of the UNRWA director's office in Beddawi camp, the Palestinian refugees demanded a comprehensive emergency relief plan for all Palestinian refugees |
2017-10-20 | View |
Jafra continues to offer its services to displaced families from Yarmouk campThe Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development in south Damascus continues to offer its services to the families who were displaced from Yarmouk camp to the neighboring towns of Yelda |
2017-10-20 | View |
UNRWA announces start of distribution of financial aid to Palestinian refugees in Syria in its fourth round of 2017UNRWA announced its intention to distribute financial aid to Palestinian refugees in Syria, in its fourth round for 2017, starting from October 22nd 2017 (except for Aleppo which will start |
2017-10-20 | View |
Jaish Al-Islam reveals reason behind closure of crossing between Yarmouk camp and YeldaJaish Al-Islam, in south Damascus, revealed the real reason behind its decision to close Al-Orouba crossing between Yarmouk camp and Yelda. Jaish Al-Islam explained that it had sent an intermediary |
2017-10-20 | View |
Palestinians living in south Syria suffer difficult humanitarian and security conditions after violent clashes between ISIS and the oppositionThe Palestinian refugees living in the western Yarmouk Basin, south of Syria, are suffering difficult humanitarian and security conditions due to the continuous violent clashes between ISIS and the opposition |
2017-10-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 18, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3601, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-19 | View |
A human rights observatory calls on Houthis to release a Palestinian-Syrian studentPalestinian-Syrian student “Moual Muhammed Ibrahim Waleed” remains under the Houthis’ arbitrary detention for the third consecutive year. He had fled from Syria to Yemen for his education and upon arriving |
2017-10-19 | View |
Residents of Al-Aedin camp in Hama suffer severe living conditionsResidents of Al-Aedin camp in Hama are suffering from extremely tough humanitarian and living conditions amid the ongoing war in Syria, which threw its heavy burden on the camp’s residents |
2017-10-19 | View |
The Palestinian Independent Gathering calls for a sit-in protest to demand that UNRWA delivers aid to families in south DamascusThe Palestinian Independent Gathering called on all the Palestinian families in south Damascus to participate in a sit-in protest on Friday October 20th 2017 from the Big Mosque in Yelda |
2017-10-19 | View |
Bombardment using mortar shells targets Yarmouk campIn south Damascus, our correspondent reported a bombardment which targeted Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees using mortar shells, leading to material damage. This coincided with the outbreak of intermittent clashes |
2017-10-19 | View |
Action Group: More than 3600 Palestinian victims in the Syrian warAGPS’s documented statistics have revealed that 3601 Palestinian refugees have died since the outbreak of the ongoing war in Syria in 2011. The statistics showed the various causes of death |
2017-10-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 17, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3601, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-18 | View |
UNRWA packed the ATM cards for the displaced Palestinian-Syrian refugees in LebanonIn Lebanon, UNRWA packed the ATM cards for the displaced Palestinian-Syrian refugees and paid a rent allowance of $100 for every Palestinian refugee family from Syria, a food allowance of |
2017-10-18 | View |
Palestinian brothers “Ahmed and Waleed Moussa Mahmoud” still detained and Syrian security continues to hide their fateThe Syrian regime continues to detain the two Palestinian brothers, "Ahmed and Waleed Moussa Mahmoud" since February 2014, after they were arrested from their house in “Rokn Al-Deen” in Damascus |
2017-10-18 | View |
Syrian regime forces target Deraa camp neighborhoods with heavy machine gunsIn Deraa, the Syrian regime forces targeted Deraa camp yesterday evening, using heavy machine guns which caused material damage. According to our correspondent in the camp, the regime’s forces opened |
2017-10-18 | View |
Tension in south Damascus and Al-Orouba crossing between Yarmouk and Yelda closedAGPS’s reporter confirmed that the armed Syrian opposition factions completely closed the checkpoint known as Al-Orouba crossing, located between Yarmouk and Yelda. This came after renewed sniper attacks and clashes |
2017-10-18 | View |
The Action Group issue a documentation report under the title Palestinian-Syrian Student “Reality and ProspectsUnder the title The Palestinian- Syrian Student “Reality and Prospects,” AGPS released a 42-page documentation report, which examines the repercussions of the Syrian crisis on all segments of Palestinian |
2017-10-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 16, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3601, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-17 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian comes third in a 1000m swimming competition held in LebanonPalestinian-Syrian “Ahmed Moussa” from Sabinah camp came third place in a 1000m swimming competition, organized by the township of Sidon under the title “Swimming without Addiction.” Palestinian-Syrians “Amgad Saleh” |
2017-10-17 | View |
After more than four years of closure, two schools for boys and girls open in Sabinah camp, in the Damascus suburbsUNRWA’s schools – Soforeya and Al-Saleheyya – opened their doors for students for the first time in four years, on Sunday 15th of October 2017. UNRWA called on parents of |
2017-10-17 | View |
Civilian wounded during exchange of fire between ISIS and the opposition at the Yelda checkpoint, south of DamascusIn south Damascus, our correspondent confirmed that an exchange of fire occurred between ISIS and the armed opposition groups at the barriers separating Yarmouk camp and Yelda town, injuring a |
2017-10-17 | View |
Bombardment targets Al-Sad Road neighborhood in Deraa causing destruction to civilian housesThe Syrian regime forces targeted Al-Sad Road, inhibited by Palestinian families in south Syria, with an explosive cylinder yesterday, destroying residential buildings and civilian houses. A number of Palestinian families |
2017-10-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 15, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3601, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-16 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian fights despair and violence by spreading the culture of a “hero’s role"Palestinian refugee “Ali Sanded” who fled from Yarmouk camp to Lebanon in 2013 because of the ongoing war in Syria, lived a lot of misfortunes and difficulties due to the |
2017-10-16 | View |
Palestinian patient who was deported to Lebanon in urgent need of an expansion of the heart vessels38 year old Palestinian refugee "Hussein Ahmed Al-Barghouth” was displaced from Yarmouk refugee camp to Wadi Al-Zayneh area in Lebanon. He is suffering from blocked blood vessels and is |
2017-10-16 | View |
Distribution of financial assistance to orphans in Al-MuzayribIn south Syria, the Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association distributed financial aid to the orphans in the town of Al-Muzayrib, as part of its ongoing campaign for several |
2017-10-16 | View |
ISIS bans teachers from leaving Yarmouk camp and imposes set times for residents to leaveISIS has banned teachers in Yarmouk camp in Damascus from leaving to the neighboring town of Yelda, after accusing them of being "infidels," for teaching educational curricula belonging to |
2017-10-16 | View |
Between the threat of immigration and the evasion of “Alsosiel”, a Palestinian-Syrian family is displaced in Sweden“Abu Idris’s” Palestinian- Syrian family has been left homeless in the south of Sweden, after being evacuated under threat from their home by the Immigration Authority. When they resorted to |
2017-10-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 14, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3600, including 462 women 1640 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-15 | View |
Freedom bus starts in London to demand the release of detainees in the Syrian regime prisonsA double-decker bus carrying photographs of the detained in Syrian prisons with the words “Damascus” and “Freedom for the detained” written on it, roamed the streets of London. Inside the |
2017-10-15 | View |
Regime bans “Thanaweya Amma” students in south Damascus from leaving through the Babilla crossing to take the standard examAGPS’s reporter in Yarmouk camp confirmed that members of the “Hagez Babilla” battalion in the Damascus suburbs, affiliated to the regime, prevented “Thanaweya Amma” students in the south of Damascus |
2017-10-15 | View |
Palestinian man dies of torture in Syrian regime prisonsPalestinian refugee “Ezz El-Din Al-Khateb” has died of torture in the Syrian regime prisons. The Syrian security which detained him three years ago, handed his family his identity and death |
2017-10-15 | View |
Bombardments and violent clashes between ISIS and opposition groups in south SyriaAGPS’s correspondent in south Syria has confirmed the outbreak of violent clashes between the Khaled Ibn Al-Walid battalion, affiliated to ISIS and the armed Syrian opposition groups in the west of |
2017-10-15 | View |
Strategic Assessment (103): The Future of Syria’s PalestiniansAl-Zaytouna Centre - Tariq Hammoud Abstract: The legal status of the Palestinians in Syria has allowed them a national practice, which has shaped their political identity. Consequently, their leading |
2017-10-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 13, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3600, including 462 women 1639 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-14 | View |
Euro-Mediterranean Observatory calls on the Lebanese authorities to stop restricting the right of refugees to work and to waive residency feesThe Euro-Mediterranean Observatory for Human Rights called on the Lebanese authorities to stop restricting the right of refugees to work, as this causes forced labor of children, leading them to |
2017-10-14 | View |
Syrian regime hides the fate of Palestinian refugee “Deyaa Al-Abtah” for fifth consecutive yearSyrian security continues to detain Palestinian refugee “Deyaa Al-Din Eissa Al-Abtah” from Yarmouk camp for the fifth consecutive year. He was detained at the age of 18 and until today |
2017-10-14 | View |
“Jaish Al-Islam”, “Aknaf Beit Al-Maqdes” and “Jaish Al-Ababel” factions release details about joining agreement to reduce tension in south Damascus“Jaish Al-Islam,”“Aknaf Beit Al-Maqdes” and “Jaish Al-Ababel” factions released details about joining the agreement to reduce tension in south Damascus. The factions had called on Russia, being the guarantor |
2017-10-14 | View |
ISIS escapes Al-Hajar Al-Aswad and invades Yarmouk campMany members of ISIS invaded the camp after escaping Al-Hajar Al-Aswad and according to our correspondent; ISIS fears a possible attack targeting their presence in the camp by the armed |
2017-10-14 | View |
Victims and injuries among civilians after bombardment targets Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-AswadYamrouk camp for Palestinian refugees in south Damascus was bombarded with heavy artillery, yesterday. According to our reporter, a number of heavy mortars hit the camp and the outskirts of |
2017-10-14 | View |
The Red Cross takes a tour in the Handarat refugee camp in AleppoIn north Syria, a delegation from the International Red Cross took a tour around Hanadart camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, to learn about the needs of the camp’s residents |
2017-10-13 | View |
Syrian regime implements unjust decisions against Palestinian employees and refers some of them to the judiciaryPalestinian and Syrian employees are complaining of the unfair decisions and laws issued by the Syrian regime against them, saying that they have affected their living and economic conditions. After |
2017-10-13 | View |
The signing of an agreement under the auspices of Egypt with a Russian guarantee to "reduce the escalation" south of Damascus“Muhammed Aloush,” responsible of the political department in the Syrian Jaish Al-Islam, announced in a meeting held in Cairo under the auspices of Egypt, on Thursday October 12th, the |
2017-10-13 | View |
Regime pushes Palestinian and Syrian detainees on to the battlefieldsFamilies of the detained Palestinians have sent pleas to AGPS, stating that their detained relatives in the Syrian prisons are being pushed into the battlefields, through being persuaded to accept |
2017-10-13 | View |
Victims in Palestine Liberation Army rise to 230 and the army command continues to force its members to fightPalestinian refugee “Tarek Nour Al-Garadat” from the Palestine Liberation Army has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in the clashes taking place in Beit Jann town, in Ghouta |
2017-10-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 11, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3598, including 462 women 1639 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-12 | View |
A solidarity campaign to prevent the deportation of a Palestinian child from the Netherlands to IraqA Dutch woman launched a solidarity campaign in the Netherlands at the beginning of this month, to prevent the deportation of “Zein,” a 5-year-old Palestinian-Syrian child suffering from Downs’s |
2017-10-12 | View |
UNRWA reopens two schools in Sabinah town in the Damascus suburbsUNRWA called on parents of students enrolled in Sabinah town schools subordinated to the UN agency to review the school administrations for approval to transfer their children to the Sabinah |
2017-10-12 | View |
Outbreak of kidney disease in Yarmouk camp and its neighboring areas due to water cutsIn south Damascus, AGPS’s reporter in Yarmouk camp confirmed the outbreak of kidney diseases in the camp and its neighboring areas because of their dependence on untreated water from the |
2017-10-12 | View |
Two refugees die in Yarmouk campTwo Palestinian refugees from Yarmouk refugee camp have died, including a child, due to the siege and lack of medical care amid the ongoing conflict in Syria. The child, “Ghenna |
2017-10-12 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian students deprived of their right to education in Egypt because of lack of residency permitsPalestinian- Syrian families in Egypt have complained that their children are denied their right to education, because of the lack of residency permits, depriving them of their right to enroll |
2017-10-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 10, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3597, including 462 women 1639 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-11 | View |
Jafra Foundation continues to provide food assistance south of DamascusJafra Relief and Development Foundation in south of Damascus, continues to provide food assistance to the displaced families from Yarmouk camp to neighboring towns of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm |
2017-10-11 | View |
New Lebanese circular facilitates the implementation of marriage and birth documents belonging to Palestinian- SyriansIn Lebanon, the General Director of the Directorate of Personal Status, Brigadier-General Elias Khoury, issued a special decree for Palestinian refugees from Syria, to simplify the procedures for the implementation |
2017-10-11 | View |
Syrian security allows two buses to transport Khan Al-Sheih residents dailyOur reporter in the Damascus suburb confirmed that after the social development committee in the camp coordinated with the Palestine Liberation Army and a branch of the Palestinian intelligence, Head |
2017-10-11 | View |
Death of Al-Sayeda Zeinab camp resident in Deir ez-ZourPalestinian refugee “Ammar Ahmed Moussa” has died on the 7th of October while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in the ongoing clashes in Deir ez-Zour, east Syria. He was |
2017-10-11 | View |
Palestinian refugee wounded after targeting of Deraa camp with heavy machine gunsAGPS’s correspondent in Deraa camp reported the injury of “Mahmoud Qweider” with shrapnel from an explosive device fired by the Syrian regime forces on the camp. Qweider was transferred to |
2017-10-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 9, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3596, including 462 women 1639 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-10 | View |
“Yarmouk Camp Martyrs” football tournament in south Damascus endsOn Sunday, October 8, the "Yarmouk Camp Martyrs" football tournament for men came to an end. Jafra Sports Team won the championship trophy, after defeating Shabab Al-Aqsa team 5-1 in |
2017-10-10 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian wins Bronze in a Judo championship held in southern SwedenPalestinian-Syrian “Muhammed Hussein Ashmawy” came third place in the Judo championship that was held in the Kingdom of Sweden. The Yarmouk camp resident won two bronze medals in the men |
2017-10-10 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Head of the Palestinian community in the NetherlandsThe administrative board of the Palestinian community in the Netherlands elected Palestinian-Syrian refugee “Ahmed Nour Allah” to be its Head. This came after its first meeting, which was held on |
2017-10-10 | View |
Rank in the Palestine Liberation Army dies while fighting in SyriaPalestinian refugee “Yassin Muhammed Fayyad” a high rank in the Palestinian Liberation Army has died in the ongoing clashes, while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces. He was a resident |
2017-10-10 | View |
Bombardments target Yarmouk camp in Damascus and Al-Sad Road in Deraa amidst harsh humanitarian conditionsAGPS’s correspondent has reported that bombardments have been targeting Yarmouk camp for the third consecutive day. A number of mortar shells have landed on Al-Qaraeen sector in Palestine Road, as |
2017-10-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 8, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3596, including 462 women 1639 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-09 | View |
Palestinian university student “Ahmed Galil” detained by Syrian security for fourth consecutive yearSyrian security continues to detain Palestinian University student studying in the chemistry department “Ahmed Diab Galil” for the fourth consecutive year. The 28-year-old was taken at the 87 Khan Al-Sheih |
2017-10-09 | View |
Khan Al-Sheih camp residents call to put a limit for crisis traders and hold firewood sellers accountableResidents of Khan Al-Sheih area and its camp, as well as farm owners and orchards called on the concerned parties to prevent crisis traders who cut fruit trees from the |
2017-10-09 | View |
Yarmouk camp bombarded during clashes between ISIS and opposition forcesIn south Damascus, the Syrian regime forces bombarded the besieged Yarmouk camp, where a number of shells fell in Al-Karaeen sector in Palestine road and Al-Tadamon neighborhood adjacent to the |
2017-10-09 | View |
Resident of Khan Danon dies while fighting in SyriaResident of Khan Danon camp for Palestinian refugees in the Damascus suburbs, “Zohdy Eid Aqla” has died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces, however the location he died in |
2017-10-09 | View |
24 Palestinian-Syrians died in September 2017, while 43 died in the same month in 2016AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation team has revealed that it recorded the death of 24 Palestinian-Syrians during September 2017, while 43 victims were documented in the same month last year, due |
2017-10-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 7, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3595, including 462 women 1639 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-08 | View |
Warnings of "bullying" actions targeting Syrian and Palestinian refugees in EgyptAGPS has been receiving messages from the Palestinian refugees who fled from Syrian to Egypt, warning of bullying actions targeting the displaced from Syria for the sake of extorting them |
2017-10-08 | View |
Reconciliation committee in Sabinah publishes a new list of names of those allowed to enter the townPages close to the reconciliation committee in Sabinah town in the suburb of Damascus, published a list of about 90 names, including Palestinian refugees, of those who have permission to |
2017-10-08 | View |
Winter aggravates suffering of Palestinian refugees in south DamascusThe Palestinian families living adjacent to the southern area of Damascus’s residents are facing great suffering, anxiety and renewed fear with the approach of winter, due to the inability of |
2017-10-08 | View |
Heavy artillery shelling targets Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in DamascusAGPS’s correspondent in south Damascus confirmed that the Syrian regime forces targeted Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees using heaving artillery shelling, the day before yesterday. Several shells fell on Al-Karaeen |
2017-10-08 | View |
“Rady Saleh” under Syrian security detention for fourth consecutive yearSyrian security continues to detain “Rady Muhammed Saleh” aged 52 for the fourth consecutive year. He was arrested by the Syrian security members on August 8th, 2013 in Sa'sa' |
2017-10-07 | View |
Civilian gathering announced for Palestinian refugees in south DamascusIn south Damascus, Palestinian activists announced the formation of a civilian gathering under the name “Independent Palestinian Gathering.” The gathering said in its statement that it is meant for |
2017-10-07 | View |
Severe lack of medical services in Deraa camp and Muzayrib gathering in south SyriaResidents of Deraa camp and Muzayrib gathering for Palestinian refugees in south Syria are suffering a severe lack of medical supplies and first aid necessities. Many clinics and medical points |
2017-10-07 | View |
Member of “Al-Saiqa” Forces killed and Palestinian factions affiliated to the Syrian regime continue to recruit refugees for fightingSources close to the Syrian regime in Al-Sayeda Zeinab camp announced the death of “Feras Ahmed Eissa,” a resident of the camp and member of Al Saiqa Forces. He was |
2017-10-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 5, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3594, including 462 women 1639 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-06 | View |
“Doctors of the World” association: Most refugees in Greece have no medical care“Doctors of the World” humanitarian association said that the migrated refugees in Greece do not receive medical care, for most of the health conditions they are dealing with. In a |
2017-10-06 | View |
85 Palestinian cases of summary executions since the beginning of war in SyriaAGPS revealed that 85 Palestinian refugees died in summary executions since the beginning of the Syrian conflict and until 5th of October 2017. AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation team explained that |
2017-10-06 | View |
Syrian security prevents Palestinian Yarmouk camp residents from exiting through Al-Qadam barrierAGPS’s correspondent in south Damascus confirmed that the Syrian security made a decision during the “reconciliation committee” meeting in Al-Qadam, to ban the exit of Palestinian refugees from Yarmouk camp |
2017-10-06 | View |
Member of Free Palestine Movement killed in Deir ez-ZorThe military wing of the Free Palestine Movement announced the death of “Ismaeil Hussien Zidane,” member of its Al-Aqsa Shield Forces, while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in |
2017-10-06 | View |
Bombardment targets Deraa camp and areas inhibited by Palestinian families south of SyriaThe Syrian regime forces violently bombarded Deraa camp, Deraa towns and Al-Mansheya neighborhood, homes to dozens of Palestinian families, with heavy-caliber mortars and tanks, on Wednesday, leading to material damage |
2017-10-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 4, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3593, including 462 women 1639 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-05 | View |
With numbers: Palestinian victims’ distribution across main governorates in SyriaAGPS’s 15th statistical documentation report which was publish in August, has revealed that 3437 Palestinians have died in Syria, out of 3521 deaths that were recorded during the period June |
2017-10-05 | View |
Turkey and Jordan top countries banning Palestinian-Syrians from entering their territoriesInformation received by AGPS noted the neighboring countries that hinder and prevent the entry of Palestinian- Syrian refugees into their territories, Turkey and Jordan being on the top countries that |
2017-10-05 | View |
In the midst of UNRWA’s absence dozens of Palestinian families suffer from the tight siege in Ghouta, DamascusActivists confirm to AGPS that more than 250 Palestinian-Syria families in Ghouta, east Syria and suffering extremely bad living conditions due to the continuous tight siege on the areas they |
2017-10-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 3, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3593, including 462 women 1639 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-04 | View |
Huge challenges facing Palestinian-Syrian refugees in BrazilIn Brazil, dozens of Palestinian-Syrian refugees fled to it to escape the poor security and legal conditions in Syria’s neighboring countries, staying in several Brazilian cities including Sao Paulo. They |
2017-10-04 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon: Palestinian factions and relief organizations our not doing their roles towards our sufferingAGPS received many letters from Palestinian-Syrian refugees who migrated to Lebanon, in which they complained of the terrible conditions they are living under at all levels; living, economic and social |
2017-10-04 | View |
Residents of Jaramana camp complain of their aggravating economic conditionsResidents of the Jaramana refugee camp in rural Damascus suffer from an aggravation in their economic crisis, which was reflected in the rise in house rents and the increase in |
2017-10-04 | View |
Syrian forces release one of Al-Aedin camp’s residents in HomsIn Homs, Syrian security released Palestinian “Moayad Idris,” resident of Al-Aedin camp. AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation team recorded that 187 residents of Al-Aedin camp are under Syrian detention. There |
2017-10-04 | View |
Violent Clashes between ISIS and Syrian Opposition Factions on the Borders of Yarmouk camp in YeldaViolent clashes have erupted between ISIS and armed Syrian opposition groups in Yelda. According to our correspondent, the clashes broke out on Monday on the outskirts of Al- Oroba Street |
2017-10-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 2, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3593, including 462 women 1639 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-03 | View |
Human Rights Watch: Jordan deports Syrian refugees in a “collective and urgent” manner to prevent them a chance to raise an appeal against their deportationHuman Rights Watch Organization accused the Jordanian authorities of deporting Syrian refugees collectively and urgently, so as not to give refugees an opportunity to appeal for their deportation. In its |
2017-10-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria, Libya and Yemen in Gaza call on the Palestinian government to work for their legitimate rightsPalestinians of Syria, Libya and Yemen in Gaza called on the Palestinian government for their legitimate rights, work towards providing aid to the families coming from Arab countries to the |
2017-10-03 | View |
Action Group reiterates its call on UNRWA and PLO to shoulder their responsibilities towards Palestinians in SyriaAGPS renewed its calls to the Palestinian Liberation Organization and UNRWA to shoulder their responsibilities towards Palestinians in Syria. Member of the Action Group, Maher Shawish, quoted to Palestine Online |
2017-10-03 | View |
On the eve of the International Day of Violence, AGPS: (5232) Palestinian victims of physical abuse due to ongoing violence in SyriaOn the eve of the International Day of Violence, AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation team confirmed that 5233 Palestinian refugees were subjected to physical abuse during the ongoing violence in Syria |
2017-10-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 1, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3593, including 462 women 1639 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 105 of which are women |
2017-10-02 | View |
Relief campaign launched for Palestinian refugees and the displaced from Syria to LebanonUnder the slogan “Forgotten on the Winter Cusp,” Israa Charity Organization launched a new relief campaign in the Lebanese camps, for 5 days starting Monday October 2nd. According to |
2017-10-02 | View |
Tension in Al-Qadam elevates and reports of a possible military operationTension in Al-Qadam, Damascus, elevated and a state of fear took over the area’s residents, after the Syrian forces warned residents living near the city’s police station, city hall and |
2017-10-02 | View |
Deraa camp and areas inhibited by Palestinian families in south Syria targetedIn south Syria, civilian sources stated that Deraa camp was targeted with heavy machine guns belonging to the Syrian regime forces stationed at the new court checkpoint. Near Deraa camp |
2017-10-02 | View |
24 Palestinian-Syrians died during September 2017AGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team has revealed that 24 Palestinian refugees died during September 2017, of which 18 died of gunshot wounds, one person due to shelling, one died of |
2017-10-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 29, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3587, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-10-01 | View |
UNRWA: 254,000 displaced Palestinian refugees in SyriaUNRWA has revealed in this month’s report that 254 Palestinian refugees in Syria are internally displaced, due to the horrific conflict in Syria, while 418 thousand people are fully dependent |
2017-10-01 | View |
ISIS confiscates Islamic and National education books from Yarmouk camp students in DamascusAGPS’s correspondent in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus confirmed that members of ISIS, which is in control of large areas of the camp, confiscated the Islamic and National |
2017-10-01 | View |
Liwa Al-Quds Battalion announces the death of 5 refugees of its members in an ambush in Deir Al-Zour, east SyriaPalestinian Liwa Al-Quds Battalion, affiliated to the Syrian regime forces, has announced the death of 5 of its members in an ambush in “Al-Shoula” area located in Deir Al-Zour city |
2017-10-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 29, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3587, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-30 | View |
Libyan coast guards save 200 migrants, including refugees from SyriaMedia sources in Libya stated that Libyan coast guards rescued 200 illegal migrants from drowning last night, after their rubber boat crashed on their route to Italy, off the coast |
2017-09-30 | View |
Refugee from Khan Al-Sheih camp detained in Kurdistan, IraqSources confirmed to AGPS the loss of contact with the Palestinian refugee "Ahmed Al-Barhoumi,” resident of Khan Al-Sheih refugee camp in the Damascus suburb. The sources added that his |
2017-09-30 | View |
Factions in south Damascus threaten ISIS if it attempts to enter Al-QadamThe group's correspondent reported that armed opposition groups in south Damascus threatened ISIS in Yarmouk camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad if it attempts to break in to the neighboring area |
2017-09-30 | View |
Action Group: Hundreds of Palestinians in Idlib are at risk and we call on UNRWA and International and Palestinian organizations to act for themDozens of Palestinian- Syrian refugees, who have been displaced from their camps in Syria towards the city of Idlib in the north of Syria, are living in a state of |
2017-09-30 | View |
New promises made to Handarat camp’s residents in Aleppo regarding their return and the reconstruction of the camp’s infrastructureMedia pages affiliated to the Syrian regime released news that Aleppo’s governor has made new promises to reconstruct the infrastructure of Handarat camp, over a period of one month. Electricity |
2017-09-29 | View |
Thanaweya Amma students leave Yarmouk camp to submit their sounding information examIn south Damascus, our reporter said that Thanaweya Amma students left Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees (located 8 km south of the capital), to submit their sounding information exam in |
2017-09-29 | View |
Abd Al-Hady: The countdown for the end of Yarmouk camp’s crisis has begunThe head of the Political Department in the Palestinian Liberation Organization in Syria, Ambassador Anwar Abd Al-Hady, revealed to Al-Watan newspaper which works close to the regime, that the countdown |
2017-09-29 | View |
Amid raids and house searches, Syrian security arrests 4 women from Al-Aedin camp in HomsAGPS’s correspondent in Homs stated that the Syrian security forces started a series of raids and house searches in Al-Aedin camp for Palestinian refugees, located in Homs, for no apparent |
2017-09-29 | View |
25 Palestinian-Syrians died in AugustAGPS’s Monitoring and Documentation Team revealed that 25 Palestinian refugees in Syria died during August, of which 17 were killed by gunshot wounds, 6 died of torture in the Syrian |
2017-09-29 | View |
Call for help for Palestinian- Syrian in desperate need of surgery to expand heart vessel38-year-old Palestinian refugee "Hussein Ahmed Al-Barghouth” was displaced from Yarmouk refugee camp to Wadi Al-Zayneh area in Lebanon. He is suffering from blocked blood vessels and is need of a |
2017-09-28 | View |
Residents of south Damascus demonstrate again against forced displacementDozens of south Damascus’s residents, that holds thousands of Palestinian people, went out in demonstrations against including the area in the Kafria and Al-Foah agreement and forcibly displacing its residents |
2017-09-28 | View |
ISIS confiscates students of Yarmouk camp’s books as they pass through the Yalda crossing – YarmoukIn south Damascus, members of ISIS confiscated school books at the barriers between Deraa and Yarmouk from the students in Yarmouk camp while leaving their schools in the neighboring towns |
2017-09-28 | View |
Bombardments and violent clashes in Al-Mansheya neighborhood in DeraaIn Al-Mansheya neighborhood in Deraa, violent clashes erupted between opposition fighters and Syrian regime forces, on Wednesday morning. This came amid bombardments that targeted the neighborhood in various areas, with |
2017-09-28 | View |
623 Palestinians have Died While Fighting Alongside Syrian Regime Forces or Opposition GroupsAGPS confirmed that 623 Palestinians died while fighting alongside the Syrian Regime Forces opposition groups. In its 15th statistical report that was published in August 2017, AGPS confirmed that it |
2017-09-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 26, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3587, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-27 | View |
Al-Qadam fighters’ release postponed indefinitelyOur reporter in the suburb of Damascus confirmed the exit of Al-Qadam fighters and a number of civilians to the north of Syria, expected to happen on Tuesday, was postponed |
2017-09-27 | View |
Al-Wafideen camp in the Damascus suburb hit by two mortar shellsAl-Wafideen camp, home to a number of Palestinian families, was hit by two mortar shells. Damage was limited to materials. The security situation in the neighboring cities and towns to |
2017-09-27 | View |
Rocket lands near the Martyrs' Cemetery in Neirab CampAGPS’s correspondent also reported the state of fear and panic that hit the residents of Neirab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, after a rocket fell near the Martyr’s cemetery |
2017-09-27 | View |
Air raid targets area inhibited by Palestinian families in DeraaAGPS’s correspondent in Deraa said that the Syrian forces bombarded “Al-Mansheya” neighborhood, which is inhabited by dozens of Palestinian families, as well as places in the city and areas of |
2017-09-27 | View |
ISIS tightens security in Yarmouk and orders its members to carry weapons permanentlyIn Yarmouk camp, ISIS’s leaders released a new decision to tighten security in the areas it controls. The decision forces its members to carry their weapons permanently and continuously, especially |
2017-09-27 | View |
On the eve of the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Journalists, the Action Group: We Have Documented the Death of 17 Palestinian Journalists since the Beginning of War in SyriaOn the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Journalist, on September 26th of each year, AGPS stated that, "The group’s monitoring and documentation team, recorded the names of 17 Palestinian |
2017-09-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 25, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3587, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-26 | View |
Charitable Association distributes children’s milk to families in Qudsaya and Damascus suburbThe Charitable association for Palestinian Relief gave children’s milk to Palestinian families who were displaced from Yarmouk camp to Qudsaya area and the towns of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm |
2017-09-26 | View |
Jafra continues to distribute relief aid to families displaced from Yarmouk campJafra Foundation for Relief and Development in south Damascus is distributing food baskets to the families displaced from Yarmouk camp to the neighboring towns of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm |
2017-09-26 | View |
Greece forcibly displaces the first group of Syrian refugees to TurkeyThe State Council Court in Greece issued a decree on September 23, to forcibly deport the first group of Syrian refugees to Turkey. Judicial sources told the media that more |
2017-09-26 | View |
Residents of Sabinah in Damascus suburb: The Camp is Without Electricity, Water or Any Proof of Life’s NecessitiesPalestinians returning to their camp in Sabinah, in the suburb of Damascus, were greatly disappointed after entering the city and discovering that it had no electricity, water or any proof |
2017-09-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 24, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3587, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-25 | View |
Financial aid distributed to orphans in DeraaIn south Syria, Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association, in cooperation with “Shorouk Al-Shams” Organization, distributed financial aid to 50 Palestinian orphans in the towns of Al Muzeereeb, Tal |
2017-09-25 | View |
Reports that agreement between armed opposition factions and Syrian regime “Al-Qadam” has startedFor its part, Facebook pages close to the Syrian regime posted a statement made by “Saed Abd Al-Aal,” commander of the military wing in the Free Palestine Movement affiliated |
2017-09-25 | View |
Night clashes in Yarmouk camp, DamascusYarmouk camp saw night clashes between ISIS and “Jaish Al-Islam” in “Dawar Palestine” axis and Al-Zein neighbourhood. Our reporter said that these clashes have been breaking out on a daily |
2017-09-25 | View |
ISIS Continues to Terrorize Teachers in Yarmouk Camp and Demands Them Not to Teach Infidel CurriculumsAGPS’s correspondent confirmed that ISIS continues to terrorize teachers in Yarmouk camp. It forced them to attend a meeting a few days ago in Al-Safadi mosque, to warn the teachers |
2017-09-25 | View |
This is My Story 2 – “Abu Muhammed” A witness of the tragic siege of Yarmouk camp and the suffering of refugees on the migration routeAction Group – Fayez Abu Eid The story of Palestinian-Syrian refugee “Abu Muhammad” (40 years old), is one of hundreds of stories of the Palestinian camps’ residents who suffered the |
2017-09-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 23, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3587, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-24 | View |
JAFRA concludes its summer activity "Zahr Al-Loz"Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development held a closing event for its summer activities program titled “Zahr Al-Loz” in the town of Yilda, near Yarmouk camp. The event included many |
2017-09-24 | View |
20 migrants drown off the Turkish coastTurkish press sources said that fishing boat carrying illegal immigrants sank in the Black Sea, north-west of Turkey, while attempting to reach the European transit states. 20 immigrants died. The |
2017-09-24 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies due to negligence in Swedish hospitalPalestinian “Nedaa Qassem” from Aleppo died in Västerås city Hospital in Sweden, due to medical negligence and carelessness by the hospital, according to the description of the victim' |
2017-09-24 | View |
ISIS Bans Residents of South Damascus from Reaching Al-Qadam Neighborhood, Under the Pretext of Stopping Their Exit to North SyriaAGPS’s correspondent has confirmed that ISIS prevented residents of south Damascus from reaching Al-Qadam neighborhood, which became part of the agreement with the Syrian regime to allow those who desire |
2017-09-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 22, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3587, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-23 | View |
The Coordination Council to Support Palestinians in (Syria, Libya and Yemen) in Gaza, demands the implementation of the Cabinet’s decision to improve their conditionsIn the Gaza Strip, The Coordination Council to Support Palestinians in (Syria, Libya and Yemen) demanded the implementation of the Cabinet’s decision issued on 4 April 2016, No. 10/97/17 in |
2017-09-23 | View |
After being homelessness, students of “Jileen” camp in south Syria return to schoolStudents in “Jileen” refugee camp in southern Syria returned to school, after being displaced from “Jileen” town in the rural area of west Deraa, following the control of the Khaled |
2017-09-23 | View |
1637 Palestinian refugees are detained in Syria, in the absence of any official movement made by Palestine to reveal their fatesAGPS’s statistics revealed that at least 1637 are under Syrian detention, while 304 people’s fates remain unknown as they were most probably kidnapped by ISIS or armed opposition groups. This |
2017-09-23 | View |
Return Center in a Statement in front of Human Rights Council in Geneva, Palestinians in Syria’s Conditions are Continuously DeterioratingDuring a session the Human Rights Council specialized for the urgent cases that require rapid attention, the Palestinian Return Center presented an oral statement in front of the member countries |
2017-09-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 21, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3578, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-22 | View |
Free medical day for Palestinian-Syrians at Al-Bunyan clinic in Sidon, LebanonIn southern Lebanon, Al-Bunyan Medical Clinic in Sidon announced a free medical day on 22-9-2017, for blood patients suffering of (thalassemia, leukemia, sickle cell anemia, blood circulation), general patients, children |
2017-09-22 | View |
Palestinian Red Crescent holds activities and medical courses in Damascus and HomsAs part of the training program conducted in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross in Damascus, the Palestinian Red Crescent held first aid courses for Palestinian youth |
2017-09-22 | View |
30 Palestinian residents of Al-Aedin Camp in Hama have died since the outbreak of war in SyriaAGPS documented the death of 30 Palestinians from Al-Aedin Camp in Hama, during the period 15 March 2011 - 20 September 2017. 6 people died of sniper shots, 9 of |
2017-09-22 | View |
73% of Palestinian detainees in Syria during the first half of 2017 are from Khan Al-Sheih campIn its 15th statistical documentary report published in early August, AGPS revealed that 73% of the Palestinian detainees arrested by the Syrian regime during the first half of 2017 were |
2017-09-22 | View |
After 1600 days of displacement, Handarat camp residents demand the return to their camp and it be reconstructedAactivists and residents of Handarat camp in Aleppo sent out pleas that reached AGPS, asking all concerned parties and UNRWA to reconstruct their camp and guarantee their safe return to |
2017-09-22 | View |
As a prelude to isolate Yarmouk camp from its stronghold, ISIS moves its Palestinian members from Al-Hajar Al-Aswad to the camp and separates main streets between themAGPS’s correspondent has confirmed that ISIS transferred its Palestinian members from his stronghold in Al-Hajar Al-Aswad to the Yarmouk refugee camp and living inside it, adding that ISIS separated the |
2017-09-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 20, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3587, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-21 | View |
Residents of Jaramana camp face severe living conditions due to limited relief aidResidents of Jaramana camp are living in relatively stable conditions, however they are suffering from the lack of basic and infrastructure services. The camp also faced other complications, mainly the |
2017-09-21 | View |
Transportation crisis remains concern for residents of Khan Danun campResidents of Khan Danun camp in the suburb of Damascus are complaining of the transportation crisis that has become a disturbing concern to them since the beginning of the war |
2017-09-21 | View |
Unemployment aggravates suffering of Palestinian refugees in SyriaUnofficial statistics in AGPS’s documents suggest that more than 80% of the Palestinian refugees in Syria have lost their jobs during the war, especially those whose work was related to |
2017-09-21 | View |
462 Palestinian Women Have Died in the Ongoing Syrian WarAGPS confirmed that its Documentation and Monitoring Team has recorded the death of 462 female Palestinian refugees to date, due to different reasons including bombardments, siege and torture. According to |
2017-09-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 19, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3586, including 462 women. 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-20 | View |
Egypt continues to refuse to grant Palestinian- Syrians residency in its territoryIn the Republic of Egypt, the Palestinian-Syrian refugees who were displaced there because of the ongoing war in Syria, confirmed that the Egyptian authorities refused to provide them with residency |
2017-09-20 | View |
After several appeals, the regime approves the exit of Palestinian university and academy students from south of DamascusAGPS’s correspondent confirmed that the Syrian regime approved that Palestinian students leave south Damascus, to apply for Syrian universities and academies. On his Facebook page, the official in charge of |
2017-09-20 | View |
Violent clashes and bombardments between ISIS and opposition groups in “Jileen”, south of SyriaIn south Syria, our reporter said that bombardments and violent clashes broke out between the ISIS-affiliated Khaled Ibn Al-Walid battalion and armed opposition groups in the southern towns of “Jileen” |
2017-09-20 | View |
Child from Khan Al-Sheih camp dies of a stray bullet in DamascusAGPS’s correspondent in Damascus confirmed the death of a Palestinian child on Tuesday, due to a stray bullet in the city of Damascus. The reporter added that “Ahmed Abd Al-Moneim |
2017-09-20 | View |
Hospital in Sidon, Lebanon, Detains Body of Palestinian-Syrian Child after Family is Incapable of Paying Treatment CostsA hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon has detained the body of Palestinian girl “Waad Hossam Nasser” due to the inability of the child's parents to pay |
2017-09-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 18, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3586, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women Yarmouk |
2017-09-19 | View |
"Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association" continues to give its medical and relief aids to residents of MuzayribIn southern Syria, the Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association continues to provide its medical aid to the residents of Muzayrib town that are approximated to be 1700 families |
2017-09-19 | View |
Under the title “Martyrs of Yarmouk Camp,” football league starts in YeldaIn south Damascus, under the name “Martyrs of Yarmouk Camp,” the Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association along with Jenin sports club started a men’s football league on |
2017-09-19 | View |
Jafra continues to distribute aid to residents of Yarmouk camp, south Damascus, and holds an art exhibition for childrenJafra GNU Foundation in Damascus continues to distribute food baskets to the residents of Yarmouk camp, within the statistics and audit of the relief office for the camp’s residents in |
2017-09-19 | View |
UNRWA starts packaging ATM cards for Palestinian-Syrians in LebanonIn Lebanon, UNRWA packaged ATM cards for the Palestinian-Syrian refugees displaced to Lebanon, and provided a ($ 100) rent allowance for each family, as well as $27 food allowance per |
2017-09-19 | View |
Vaccination campaign against measles in “Jarmak” Alternative School, south of DamascusSyrian medical staff started a vaccination campaign against measles at Al-Jaramk Alternative School in the town of Yilda, south of Damascus. The campaign will last four days, targeting children between |
2017-09-19 | View |
ISIS Imposes Limits on School Supplies for Students in Yarmouk Camp in Yelda and Palestinian University Students Plea to be Moved from South DamascusAGPS’s correspondent confirmed that ISIS imposed new restrictions on the students of Yarmouk camp that have enrolled in alternative schools in neighboring towns for education. Members of ISIS search students’ |
2017-09-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 17, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3586, including 462 women. 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-18 | View |
Palestinians south of Damascus… continuous suffering and relying entirely on charity kitchens and food aidThe Palestinians displaced to south Damascus complain of the difficulties they face to secure their families food needs. Despite the availability of plenty of food, vegetables and fruits in the |
2017-09-18 | View |
Syrian regime and ISIS aggravate deteriorating health conditions in Yarmouk campResidents of Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, are living in rapidly deteriorating health conditions, due to the severe lack of medical services as a result of the continuous |
2017-09-18 | View |
Strong dissent in ISIS ranks, south of DamascusAGPS’s correspondent revealed the strong dissent taking place among ISIS’s ranks in south Damascus, regarding understandings and agreements between ISIS and the Syrian regime. Field sources spoke about the refusal |
2017-09-18 | View |
Violent clashes in vicinity of “Al-Shohadaa” Park in Yarmouk campViolent clashes broke out, yesterday, in the area of Al-Shohadaa Park and Yarmouk’s High School for Girls in Yarmouk camp, between Syrian government forces and its affiliated groups and members |
2017-09-18 | View |
Death of seven members of Pro-Syrian Regime “Jalili” Forces“Al-Jalili” Forces, the military wing of the pro-government Palestinian Return Youth Movement, has announced the death of seven of its member named: “Essam Ahmed Khafaga,” “Nedal Mostafa Rostom,” |
2017-09-18 | View |
25 Palestinian-Syrians Died During August 2017, While 12 Died During the Same Month in 2016AGPS’s Documentation and Monitoring Team revealed that is has recorded the death of 25 Palestinian refugees in August 2017, while only 12 were documented in the same month of 2016 |
2017-09-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 16, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3579, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-17 | View |
“Charitable Association” in Damascus begins distributing orphans’ sponsorshipsWithin the framework of the social welfare and orphan care program, the “Charitable Association for Palestinian Relief “in Damascus has started distributing financial donations to the orphans registered with them |
2017-09-17 | View |
Reports that patients and injured will be released from “Tahrir Al-Sham” areas in Yamrouk camp within the next few daysAGPS’s correspondent in south Damascus said that a number of patients and injured people are expected to be released from “Tahrir A-Sham” areas, west of Yarmouk camo, in the upcoming |
2017-09-17 | View |
Palestinian family confirms death of their son due to torture in Syrian regime prisonsPalestinian man “Amer Muhammed Kheir Al-Nabolsy” has died due to torture in the Syrian regime’s prisons. His family condoled their son’s passing and said he died on 4-12-2014, raising |
2017-09-17 | View |
For the Third Consecutive Day, Residents of South Damascus Demonstrate in Rejection to Forced DisplacementFor the third consecutive day, residents of south Damascus continue their demonstrations and night sit-ins in the towns of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm, to express their rejection of including |
2017-09-17 | View |
"Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association" ends its summer club, north of Aleppo"Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association" has ended its summer clubs for the year 2017. According to the association, more than 160 Palestinians in Syria students attended the clubs |
2017-09-16 | View |
Ashbal Al-Khilafah” is an ISIS lie, to brainwash the children of Yarmouk campIn south Damascus, ISIS continues its repressive methods and tightening procedures on the residents of Yarmouk camp in Damascus, whether men or women. In addition, it has exaggerated its procedures and |
2017-09-16 | View |
ISIS targets Tahrir Al-Sham in Yarmouk camp using incendiary and explosive bombsISIS in south Damascus targeted who they described as awakening and apostates, with reference to Tahrir Al-Sham in Yarmouk camp with incendiary and explosive bombs. ISIS published photos showing its |
2017-09-16 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Tafas town, south of Syria, in Risk of Displacement Once AgainMore than 150 civilian families that were displaced from the Yarmouk Basin in the western suburb of Deraa, south of Syria, are facing a homelessness threat once again, due to |
2017-09-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 14, 2017 StatisticsThe total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3577, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-15 | View |
"Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association" distributes orphans’ sponsorships in southern Syria"Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association" (previously known as Charitable Association for Palestine) distributed its donations to 53 orphans in southern Syria, paying each orphan 5000 Syrian pounds. Palestinian |
2017-09-15 | View |
Syrian security continues to detain and hide the fate of Palestinian refugee “Mahmoud Tamim”Palestinian refugee “Mahmoud Tamim” remains under Syrian security’s detention since 12-03-2015. His fate is still mysterious. Security forces arrested Tamim at UNRWA’s aid distribution point in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian |
2017-09-15 | View |
UNRWA requests support in order to offer its services and follow its duties and announces the date of an audit for Palestinians’ in Aleppo’s dataCommissioner-General of UNRWA, Pierre Krähenbühl, announced on September 12th that the agency is facing a budget deficit of $126 million this year, meaning it will have no money |
2017-09-15 | View |
Palestinian patient dies after several pleas to move him from south Damascus for treatmentIn southern Damascus, the patient “Mahmoud Daniel Fadel” aged 31, died after several pleas he had released to be moved from the southern besieged area to be treated in the |
2017-09-15 | View |
Resident of Yarmouk camp dies on emigration routePalestinian-Syrian refugee “Omar Saty Muhammed” (Abu Badr) has died at the age of 36, inside a cargo ship traveling from Egypt to the Netherlands, due to lack of oxygen inside |
2017-09-15 | View |
After Destroying Almost 90% of Handarat Camp, the Government Gives its Residents 15 Days to Evacuate the Shelter Center in the University City of AleppoA state of tension and anxiety took over the residents of Handarat camp, located in the ninth unit of the university housing in the city of Aleppo, due to a |
2017-09-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 13, 2017 StatisticsThe total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3575, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-14 | View |
UNRWA to Palestinian-Syrian teachers in Lebanon: Return, resign or work without paymentUNRWA’s presidency in Damascus has demanded that the Palestinian teachers who left Syria and went to Lebanon fearing their lives after the outbreak of war in Syria, to return. It |
2017-09-14 | View |
Southern Damascus factions refuse displacement and people demonstrateArmed Syrian opposition factions in the towns of south Damascus (Yelda, Beit Sahm, Babilla and Al-Kadam), published on Wednesday, a press release confirming its refusal of any decisions to forcibly |
2017-09-14 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian dies in Germany under mysterious circumstancesThe Palestinian “Muhammed Abd AlNasser Nasr”, resident of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, was found dead yesterday in Germany, with signs of being stabbed using a knife over his body |
2017-09-14 | View |
Dissent in ISIS Ranks and Reports that it has Concluded an Agreement with Syrian Government to Withdraw from Yarmouk to Al Hajar AL AswadAGPS’s correspondent has confirmed that the past few days have witnessed great dissent in ISIS’s ranks, which is in control of major areas in Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in |
2017-09-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 12, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3575, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-13 | View |
UNHCR: 5,600 refugees, mostly from Syria and Iraq, arrived in Greece in July and AugustUNHCR announced that 3600 refugees arrived in Greece last August, through the Aegean Sea, while only 2000 did in July. UNHCR also confirmed that the majority are from Syria and |
2017-09-13 | View |
Sources close to the reconciliation committee at Sabina camp publish list of names allowed to enter the campPages close to the reconciliation committee in Sabina Town located in the Damascus suburb, published a list of approximately 60 names living in Sabina and including Palestinian refugees. According to |
2017-09-13 | View |
Syrian security releases two female detainees from Khan AlSheih camp in Damascus suburbAGPS’s correspondent confirmed the release of Ms “Moteea Ahmed Mubarak” and Ms “Amna Horan,” whom Syrian forces had detained almost 15 days ago. They are residents of Khan AlSheih |
2017-09-13 | View |
Winter Cold Aggravates Suffering of 2500 Palestinian Refugees displaced from Khan Alsheh camp to IdlibAs winter approaches and temperatures drop, the suffering of more than 2500 Palestinian refugees who have been displaced from Khan AlSheih camp in the Damascus suburbs to the city of |
2017-09-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 12, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3575, including 462 women 1637 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-12 | View |
Palestinian “Muhammed Fayyad” remains under Syrian regime’s detention since 2013Palestinian “Muhammed Fayyad” born in 1986, remains detained for the fourth consecutive year. He was arrested by Syrian government forces on October 1st 2013 and taken to an unknown place |
2017-09-12 | View |
“Tahrir AlSham” distributes Red Crescent’s aid among civilians under siege in west Yarmouk campIn the besieged areas of Yarmouk camp, Tahrir AlSham distributed food to the residents in the west side of the camp. This came a day after an agreement between leaders |
2017-09-12 | View |
Students in Yarmouk Camp, south Damascus, begin their academic year despite great obstaclesStudents in Yarmouk refugee camp have officially started their academic year at “AlJarmak” Alternative School, in the town of Yelda, south Damascus. Full of joy, the students headed to school |
2017-09-12 | View |
Explosive device detonates near Yarmouk camp’s relief office in Yelda.AGPS’s correspondent stated that an explosive device detonated near Yarmouk camp’s relief office in Yelda Town, on Sunday. The reporter also confirmed that until this moment the reason behind placing |
2017-09-12 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Resident Dies of his Wounds after Being Shot by ISIS SniperPalestinian Yarmouk camp resident, “Abdallah Saleh” (Abu Eyad), has died of his wounds after being shot by an ISIS sniper, a few days ago in Yelda Town. According to AGPS’s |
2017-09-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 10, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3574, including 462 women 1636 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-11 | View |
“Muhammed Ayman Abu Hussien” detained by Syrian forces for fourth yearSyrian regime forces continue to detain Palestinian "Muhammed Ayman Abu Hussein", born in 1986, for the fourth consecutive year. He was arrested by members of the "Popular Committees" affiliated to |
2017-09-11 | View |
Sacrificial meat distributed among displaced Palestinians in northern SyriaAs part of “Eid AlAdha’s” relief projects in northern Syria, "Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association" distributed sacrificial meat among Palestinian refugees in “Jarabulus” area and the north of |
2017-09-11 | View |
Palestinian patient pleads to be moved from southern Damascus for treatmentPalestinian refugee patient "Muhammed Saloma AlHayek" appealed to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the political committee in southern Damascus, to move him from the besieged area in the south, to |
2017-09-11 | View |
ISIS Withdraws Decision to Ban Students in Yarmouk Camp from Reaching Neighboring Towns to Continue Their EducationAGPS’s correspondent has confirmed that ISIS has withdrawn the decision it had issued a couple of days ago, to prevent students and teachers living in Yarmouk camp in southern Damascus |
2017-09-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: September 10, 2017 Statistics:The total number of victims documented by the Action Group is 3573, including 462 women 1636 Palestinians are locked up behind Syrian government’s bars, 103 of which are women |
2017-09-10 | View |
Charitable Association for Palestine announces continuation of its humanitarian. work under the name “Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development Association”The Charitable Association for Palestine announced that it will continue its humanitarian work in the Palestinian refugee camps in Syria, under a new title “Palestinians in Syria Relief and Development |
2017-09-10 | View |
Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees under siege for 1515 days.The Syrian government forces, General Command Groups and the Palestinian factions affiliated to the regime, continue their siege on Yarmouk camp for more than 1515 consecutive days. The siege opened |
2017-09-10 | View |
Palestinian man dies during clashes on "Jobar" neighborhood front in Damascus.Palestinian man “Raaed Samer Ouda” has died, after participating in clashes between the Syrian government forces and armed opposition groups, on "Jobar" neighborhood front in Damascus. He was a member |
2017-09-10 | View |
Syrian Forces Target Yarmouk Camp and the Red Crescent Publishes Photos to Show DestructionSpecial sources have told AGPS’s reporter in Yarmouk camp, that the Syrian government forces targeted the lanes of "Al-Thalatheen" Street, west of the camp, using machine guns. On the other |
2017-09-10 | View |
UNRWA’s Director of Education investigates the educational reality in Husseiniya camp.The Director of Education at UNRWA, Mr. Samir Abdel Rahim investigated the reality of education in Husseiniya schools, during his visit to the office of the Associate Director of the |
2017-09-09 | View |
After five years of detention, Syrian forces release Palestinian “Muhammed al-Khateeb”Syrian government forces have released “Muhammad Mady al-Khateeb”, after spending five years of transitioning between Syrian security branches. He is a resident of Neirab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo |
2017-09-09 | View |
Female ISIS affiliates at checkpoints to search women of Yarmouk campAGPS’s reporter in Yarmouk refugee camp confirmed that ISIS placed female affiliates at checkpoints inside the camp, to search the women as they pass by these points. According to the |
2017-09-09 | View |
ISIS threatens students and teachers in Yarmouk camp from enrolling in schools outside its administrationAGPS’s correspondent in southern Damascus confirmed that ISIS threatened students and teachers inside Yarmouk camp from attending schools outside its administration and held the parents responsible for not enrolling their |
2017-09-09 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies while fighting alongside government forcesPalestinian refugee “Ahmed Muhammed al-Masry” died while fighting alongside Syrian government forces. Ahmed was a member of one of "Alsaaiqa" Forces groups that fights alongside the regime. He was a |
2017-09-09 | View |
In Violation of Ceasefire Pledge, Syrian Forces Bombard Neighborhoods Inhabited by Palestinian Families in southern SyriaDespite the ceasefire pledge between the government and opposition, Syrian forces targeted "Al Sad" Road district with mortar shells, yesterday, leaving behind destroyed houses and a state of fear among |
2017-09-09 | View |
82 Palestinians have died in more than 12 countries since Syrian outbreak.AGPS revealed in its statistical documentation report (15) issued at the beginning of August, that the number of Palestinian refugees who have died on migration routes or in the new |
2017-09-08 | View |
Expired medicine in Besan Hospital, in Al Aedin camp in Homs.In Al Aedin camp in Homs, a patient at Besan Hospital revealed that medicine which had expired 11 months ago, in 2016, was given to him, thus endangering his life |
2017-09-08 | View |
Syrian security arrests three refugees from "Khan Al Shieh" refugee camp.AGPS received reports that a number of Palestinian refugees were arrested from Khan Alsheh camp in the Damascus suburb, by Syrian forces. Those who have been identified are “Abd al-Sattar |
2017-09-08 | View |
Humanitarian aid enters areas controlled by "Tahrir AlSham" in western Yarmouk Camp.Our correspondent also confirmed that six humanitarian aid cars provided by the Syrian Red Crescent, were allowed into the areas controlled by Tahrir AlSham (previously known as Al-Nusra), in West |
2017-09-08 | View |
Russian delegation enters south Damascus amidst reports on the “settlement of the situation” of ISIS members.AGPS correspondent in south Damascus reported that a Russian delegation entered the three towns of (Yelda, Babila, and Beit Sahem), where they inspected the zones of clashes with the Syrian |
2017-09-08 | View |
On the First Day of the Academic Year… ISIS Prevents Students and Teachers from Leaving Yarmouk Camp to Head to Their Alternative Schools in Southern DamascusAGPS correspondent has said that ISIS prevented the students and teachers, residents of Yarmouk Camp in south Damascus, from leaving to Yelda Town, to disable them from learning and teaching |
2017-09-08 | View |
The spread of motorcycles phenomenon… death wandering down the alleys of Neirab campIn Aleppo, the lanes and alleys of Neirab refugee camp are witnessing a new phenomenon which has never happened, even before the outbreak of war in Syria. It is the |
2017-09-07 | View |
Palestinian refugee killed during clashes in Deir al-ZourPalestinian "Nour al-Din Jumaah Shawish" died while fighting alongside the Syrian government forces in the city of Deir al-Zour. “Shawish” is noted to have been a member of the Palestinian |
2017-09-07 | View |
472 People Tortured to Death among 3,571 Palestinian Refugees Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS Documentation and Monitoring Team’s latest statistics have confirmed that 3571 Palestinian refugees have been killed to date, during the on-going war in Syria. The shelling has killed 1148 Palestinians |
2017-09-07 | View |
School bags distributed to Palestinian-Syrian students in LebanonAs part of the school bag project, Afaq Educational Center cooperated with the Relief Foundation for Palestinian people and the Islamic Relief across the world, to distribute approximately 118 school |
2017-09-06 | View |
Activists clean up the perimeter of Neirab refugee camp in AleppoIn Aleppo, a number of volunteers and staff of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), launched a clean-up campaign, on Monday. Piles of accumulated rubbish |
2017-09-06 | View |
Rocket attacks Yarmouk Refugee Camp for Palestinians in DamascusYarmouk camp was hit by a number of massive rockets on Monday, targeting "Alkrain" group and causing damages that were limited to their material. Clashes erupted between "Alkrain" group and |
2017-09-06 | View |
Sacrificial meat distributed to Palestinian families south of Damascus and rural Daraa.In the south, The Charitable association for Palestine collaborated with several organizations to distribute sacrificial meat to the Palestinian families in the western and eastern countryside of Daraa. 3400 people |
2017-09-05 | View |
Syrian Government imposes entry card for those returning to Al-Sabinah in rural Damascus.The Action Group’s correspondent in rural Damscus stated that Syrian security members imposed entry cards on all who want to return to the area of Sabina and its camp. He |
2017-09-05 | View |
Palestinian “Omar al-Sarhan” dies in Yarmouk Camp.Palestinian refugee and ISIS fighter, Omar al-Sarhan Abu Alaa, has died, while during clashes with the opposition groups which targeted ISIS’s locations in Yilda. Abu Alaa al-Sarhan is brother to |
2017-09-05 | View |
Raids and Clashes in Yarmouk Camp lead to the death of ISIS MilitantsSources on the field in Yarmouk camp confirmed the death of four ISIS militants, after their locations were targeted by "Jaysh AlIslam", one of the armed opposition groups in southern |
2017-09-05 | View |
A free-haircut day for Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon to celebrate Eid al-Adha.Members of the Assembly of Palestinian Workers from Syria organized a free-haircut event to celebrate Eid al-Adha, for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon. The day was supported by "Nordisk |
2017-09-04 | View |
Racism and arrogance meet in doctor at Safad Hospital in Beddawi Camp.In Lebanon, Safed hospital, a hospital affiliated to the Palestinian Red Crescent in Al-Beddawi Camp in Tripoli, witnessed an inhumane action by a doctor, after he questioned the nationality of |
2017-09-04 | View |
Death of an infant in Yarmouk Camp due to siege and lack of health care.on Sunday September 2nd, a baby girl died in Yarmouk refugee camp due to the siege and a shortage of medical care. A reporter for the AGPS said that the |
2017-09-04 | View |
25 Palestinian-Syrians killed during August 2017The Monitoring and Documentation Team of the AGPS stated that 25 refugees were killed during August. 17 of the refugees died of gunshots, 6 were tortured in the Syrian regime’s |
2017-09-04 | View |
Palestinian refugee wins first position in a bodybuilding championship across Damascus and LattakiaPalestinian refugee "Murad Mustafa" won the first place in the Republic’s bodybuilding championship that was held earlier this month in Al-Galaa Hall in Damascus. Mustafa also achieved second place in |
2017-09-03 | View |
Syrian security continues to detain the Palestinian university student "Maher al-Aish" 5 years on.The Syrian regime continues taking custody of 30-year-old Palestinian university student, Maher Abd el-Hamed al-Aish, after being arrested from the examination room in his science college on 10th of June |
2017-09-03 | View |
Human rights and civil rights organizations call for an international committee to investigate the fate of those who have disappeared in Syrian prisonsSyrian human rights and civic organizations called for the establishment of a mixed international committee consisting of the United Nations and Syrian Civil Society, to uncover the fate of the |
2017-09-03 | View |
Death toll of the Palestine Liberation Army rises to 228 amid demands to neutralize the Syrian conflictThe death toll of Palestinian soldiers from the Palestine Liberation Army in Syria has risen to 228 victims. The Monitoring and Documentation Team in the Action Group for Palestinians of |
2017-09-03 | View |
Neighboring countries close their borders, preventing displaced Palestinian-Syrians from meeting their families.More than 120 thousand Palestinian refugees in Syria are suffering from an emotional state that has tarnished their excitement for Eid al-Adha. The war led to the dispersal of the |
2017-09-02 | View |
2500 Palestinians displaced from "Khan Eshieh" camp denied UNRWA services.Eid al-Adha has come and hundreds of Palestinian –Syrian displaced families that moved from the Khan Eshieh refugee camp located in rural Damascus, to the city of Idlib, continue to |
2017-09-02 | View |
Clashes between ‘ISIS’ and Syrian opposition burn down several houses in Yarmouk Camp on first day of Eid Al-AdhaThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria’s correspondent in Yarmouk Camp, confirmed the eruption of clashes between ISIS and armed Syrian opposition groups in the town of Yalda. The clashes |
2017-09-02 | View |
Chinese embassy in Damascus provides aid to 650 Palestinian students in Syria.The Chinese Embassy in Damascus provided assistance to 650 Palestinian students, yesterday. The aid included school bags and stationery. The Chinese Ambassador "Qi Qianjin", told reporters that he hopes this |
2017-09-01 | View |
Palestinian child allows passage by Syrian government’s barriers, to receive treatment for poisoning in Damascus’ hospitals.In Yilda village, adjacent to Yarmouk refugee camp, the correspondent for the Action Group for Palestinians in Syria confirmed that the Syrian army opened its barriers to allow the passage |
2017-09-01 | View |
Clashes between ISIS and “Jaish Alislam” in "Yarmouk" Camp.The group’s reporter in Southern Damascus, assured the break out of violent clashes between ISIS and the “Jaish Alislam”, one of the armed opposition factions, south of Yarmouk camp. The |
2017-09-01 | View |
Security pressure and arrest campaigns in "Khan Eshieh" camp in Damascus SuburbThe group’s correspondent in rural Damascus reported that the Syrian forces raided Khan Eshieh camp and arrested many, under imposed tightened security on the camp and its residents. 238 members |
2017-09-01 | View |
On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, The Syrian regime forcibly arrests more than 1600 Palestinian refugees, 472 have died under tortureOn the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearance, the Action Group for the Palestinians of Syria confirmed that 1632 refugees, including children, women, senior citizens, activists, human rights defenders |
2017-09-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 30, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,569 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,631 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-31 | View |
Migrants Lose Right to Asylum in Germany if Family Visit ProvedGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel said in an interview that measures should be taken against asylum seekers if they take a holiday in their country of origin. "Taking holidays in the |
2017-08-31 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Deprived of Access to Online Turkish VisaA decision by the Turkish authorities denying the Palestinians of Syria the right to online visas sparked furor. Only those with a Palestinian Authority (PA) passport are allowed to obtain |
2017-08-31 | View |
Over 100 Palestinian Women and Girls Held in Syrian JailsAGPS kept record of the abduction and detention of 103 Palestinian women and girls in war-torn Syria. AGPS continues to sound alarm bells over their mysterious fate. AGPS kept record |
2017-08-31 | View |
First Batch of AlSbeina Residents to Return to Their Homes on Eid DayAGPS has learned that the first batch of the residents of AlSbeina Camp will be allowed access to their homes located between AlSeqa area and Muadh Ibn Jabal Mosque on |
2017-08-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 29, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,569 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,631 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-30 | View |
Khayra Ummah Charity Hands Over Eid Clothes to 500 Orphans in TurkeyKhayrah Ummah Association handed over clothes to at least 500 Palestinian and Syrian orphans in the Turkish cities of Reyhanli, Adana, and Osmaniye. The move makes part of underway efforts |
2017-08-30 | View |
Palestine Charity Continues to Distribute Water in AlMzeiribThe Palestine Charity Commission continues to provide water to displaced families south of Syria as part of a relief campaign launched in early August. The charity delivered much-needed water supplies |
2017-08-30 | View |
AGPS: Number of Palestinians in Syrian Jails Hits 1,631AGPS kept record of the names of 460 Palestinians held in Syrian government jails in a recent campaign to document the number of detainees in war-torn Syria. According to AGPS |
2017-08-30 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Urge UNRWA, PLO to Take Up Their DutiesPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon have slammed the UNRWA, the Palestinian Embassy, and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) for their reluctance as regards the tragic situation endured by hundreds |
2017-08-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 28, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,569 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,632 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-29 | View |
Palestine Charity Continues to Secure Water for Palestinians South of DamascusThe Palestine Charity Commission in southern Damascus has maximized its relief services to the Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk and seeking shelter in the adjacent towns of Yalda, Beit Sahem |
2017-08-29 | View |
Workshops Held by Palestinian Workers Assembly in SidonA workshop on the importance of team work in trade union activism was held on Sunday by the Assembly of Palestinian Workers from Syria at the headquarters of AlIslah Association |
2017-08-29 | View |
American University in Beirut Offers Internships for Palestinian, Syrian Migrants from Syria in LebanonThe American University in Beirut (AUB), in partnership with University Students' Forum in Lebanon, announced the launch of six-month internships for the Palestinian and Syrian migrants in Lebanon. The program |
2017-08-29 | View |
19 Palestinians from Syria Killed in July 2017AGPS kept record of the death of 19 Palestinian refugees from Syria in July 2017, 16 among whom were fatally gunned down while another refugee died under shelling. Blasts took |
2017-08-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Rami Suleiman Held in Syrian Lock-Up for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Rami Suleiman, aged 39, has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for the fourth year running. Rami was kidnapped by the regime troops on July 7, 2013, at |
2017-08-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Raging HostilitiesPalestinian refugee Emad Issa Ali AlMesri, called Abu Layth, died in mid-August as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces in clashes with ISIS. Abu Layth, a member of the |
2017-08-29 | View |
ISIS Orders Immediate Evacuation of Civilians West of Yarmouk, Closes Off Checkpoint 15 for 2nd DayISIS south of Damascus ordered civilians west of Yarmouk Camp to leave their homes by Thursday. At the same time, ISIS have kept checkpoint 15, leading to Tahrir AlSham-led zones |
2017-08-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 27, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,561 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,628 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-28 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Jail, Says FamilyA Palestinian family said their 23-year-old relative, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, died under torture at Palestine Branch lock-up, run by the Syrian government in Damascus. Speaking on condition of |
2017-08-28 | View |
Fit of Anger Overwhelms Palestinian Refugees South of Damascus over Distribution of Rotten BreadDisplaced Palestinian refugees south of Damascus expressed their deep anger and disappointment over the poor-quality bread loafs handed over by the National Committee for Relief of Yarmouk Camp. The refugees |
2017-08-28 | View |
6 PLA Fighters Pronounced Dead in Syria’s AlBadia RegionThe Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) announced on its Facebook page the death of six militants while fighting alongside the regime army in bloody clashes with ISIS in AlTanaf area, in |
2017-08-28 | View |
AlSbeina Residents Allowed Access to Their Homes following Four-Year BanThe Syrian government forces on Sunday allowed the residents of AlSbeina Camp to return to their homes which they had left some four years ago in the hunt for a |
2017-08-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 26, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,561 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,628 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-27 | View |
Gov’t Pledges to Secure Return of AlSbeina Residents to Their HomesThe Reconciliation Committee in AlSbeina quoted Syria’s Minister of State for National Reconciliation Affairs as stating vowing that residents of AlSbeina will be allowed access to their homes in the |
2017-08-27 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Yarmouk Arrested by ISIS for Selling TobaccoA Palestinian refugee taking sheltered in Yarmouk Camp has been detained by ISIS since Thursday, August 24, on allegations of selling cigarettes. Sometime earlier, three civilians from Yarmouk were arrested |
2017-08-27 | View |
Palestinian Resident of AlSayeda Zeinab Killed in Hama HostilitiesPalestinian refugee Ahmed Atiyeh Samara, from AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, in Rif Dimashq, was pronounced dead on August 24, 2017, as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces in clashes with |
2017-08-27 | View |
ISIS Bans Access to Southern Damascus Schools, Closes Off Yalda Checkpoint before Students and Teaching StaffISIS militias south of Damascus have declared education outside of ISIS-run schools “illegitimate”, forcing students stranded in Yarmouk Camp to enroll at ISIS schools in the area. At the same |
2017-08-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 26, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,560 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,628 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-26 | View |
Dates Set for Access of Yarmouk Secondary School Students to Southern DamascusEducation chief in Yarmouk, Walid AlKurdi, said Yarmouk’s secondary school students are expected to gain access out of the camp on Saturday to take exams at Damascus schools. The move |
2017-08-26 | View |
Negotiations between ISIS and Tahrir AlSham Ongoing in YarmoukAn ISIS delegation reportedly entered Tahrir AlSham-led zones in Yarmouk for a new bargain. Negotiations have been ongoing between the two parties in an attempt to strike a deal stipulating |
2017-08-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Adnan Othman Breathes His Last due to Delay in Urgent Surgery in LebanonPalestinian refugee from Syria in Lebanon Adnan Othman was pronounced dead on Friday following a delay in a heart surgery which was slated to be undergone at a Lebanese hospital |
2017-08-26 | View |
Concerns over Fate of Palestinian Refugee Luay Rahma after Turkey, Lebanon Deny Him AsylumThe Lebanese General Security Forces deported the Palestinian refugee Luay Rahma to the Syrian borders, paying no heed to his appeals for temporary shelter. The refugee fled the war-ravaged Syrian |
2017-08-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 24, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,560 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,628 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-25 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Children’s Milk to Palestinian Families in Qudsaya, Rif DimashqThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed children’s milk to Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Qudsaya, Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem, south of Damascus. The charity said Yarmouk’s displaced families |
2017-08-25 | View |
AGPS Releases Detailed Statistics on Palestinians from Syria Killed during First Half of 2017AGPS 15th annual report, released in early August 2017, documented the death of 102 Palestinian refugees from Syria during the first half of 2017, among them 69 combatants. The highest |
2017-08-25 | View |
Palestinians in T’seil Sound Distress Signals over Security TurmoilPalestinian refugees seeking shelter in T’seil, in the southern Syrian province of Daraa, continue to launch cries for help over the exacerbated security situation in the area due to the |
2017-08-25 | View |
Much-Needed Items Delivered to Yarmouk via Opposition-Run Yalda CheckpointOpposition troops deployed at Yalda checkpoint banned on Wednesday the delivery of food items, except for bread and milk, to Yarmouk Camp. A tough blockade has been imposed on Yarmouk |
2017-08-25 | View |
ISIS, Opposition Outfits, Gov’t Forces Tighten Noose around Neck of Yarmouk ResidentsClashes between ISIS and the opposition brigades burst out in Yarmouk Camp on Wednesday at AlUruba Street crossroads. No injuries were reported on either side. AGPS reporter said tension has |
2017-08-25 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Yarmouk Killed in Ein AlHilweh ClashesPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Hussein Ali Hussein, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was pronounced dead on Wednesday, August 23, in clashes rocking Ein AlHilweh refugee camp, in the southern Lebanese city |
2017-08-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Stranded at Ataturk Airport to Be Deported to Lebanon amid Concerns He Might Be Turned In to Syrian Gov’tPalestinian refugee from Syria Luay Rahma is about to be deported from Turkey to Lebanon. His family expressed concerns that he might be turned in to the Syrian government forces |
2017-08-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 23, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,559 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,628 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-24 | View |
Ex-Detainee: Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Salah Abu Bakr Held at Military Police Prison in QabounAn ex-detainee said he had met the Palestinian refugee Mohamed Salah Abu Bakr at the government Military Police Prison in Qaboun, in Damascus. He added that Abu Bakr, jailed for |
2017-08-24 | View |
Syrian Opposition Coalition Suspends Aids to Hospitals South of DamascusThe National Coalition for Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces, commonly named the Syrian National Coalition, cut off aids to local clinics in Yalda town and Babilla. Both facilities are run |
2017-08-24 | View |
Opposition Outfits at Yalda Checkpoint Prevent Food Entry into Yarmouk CampOpposition troops deployed at the Yalda checkpoint have banned the entry of food items, except for bread and milk, to Yarmouk Camp. Reports have recently emerged on underway attempts to |
2017-08-24 | View |
Palestinian Resident of AlRaml Camp in Latakia Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t JailAn ex-detainee who was recently released from the government-run Palestine Branch detention center said the Palestinian refugee Khalil Ubaid, a resident of AlRaml Camp, in Latakia, died under torture in |
2017-08-24 | View |
AGPS Facebook Pages Dotted with Credibility Check MarkAGPS English and Arabic pages on Facebook reaped a tick check mark, which is a sign of the group’s credibility and professionalism. The two pages are stage-managed and supervised by |
2017-08-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 22, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,558 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,628 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-23 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Deprived of Labor Opportunities, VisasPalestinian refugees from Syria have been grappling with a precarious legal status in the turmoil-stricken Egyptian territories. The Egyptian authorities continue to turn down Palestinians’ appeals for visas under the |
2017-08-23 | View |
Son of Missing Palestinian Dgheim Says Father Returns HomeThe son of the elderly Palestinian refugee AlHaj Abu Mohamed Dgheim said his father has been found and is safe at home after AGPS reported him missing in the Turkish |
2017-08-23 | View |
ISIS Prevents Palestinians in Yarmouk from Receiving RelativesISIS militias in Yarmouk prevented Palestinians stranded in ISIS-run zones from receiving their friends and relatives. ISIS militants continue to lift the iron barriers separating areas controlled by ISIS and |
2017-08-23 | View |
Water Crisis Rocking Daraa, Yarmouk Camps for Palestinian Refugees for over 1,000 DaysResidents of Yarmouk and Daraa camps have been grappling with a chronic water blackout for over three consecutive years. The residents have been forced to drink water spouting from contaminated |
2017-08-23 | View |
Smuggling Gangs in Libya Release Elderly Palestinian Woman after Her Health Takes Turn for WorseSeven Palestinian refugees from Syria have been held captive by smuggling gangs in Libya after they were kidnapped from Bani Walid area on July 23, 2017 on their way to |
2017-08-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 21, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,558 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,628 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-22 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Children’s Milk South of Damascus, Announces Sacrificial Meat ProjectThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed 600 children’s milk cans to Yarmouk’s displaced families in Babila, Yalda, and Beit Sahem. The charity further announced the launch of a project to deliver |
2017-08-22 | View |
Sick Palestinian from Syria Seeks Shelter on Beach as Hostilities Soar in Ein Hilweh CampSick Palestinian refugee from Syria Maher Ramadan Omar, aged 30, has gone homeless due to the security mayhem rocking Ein AlHilweh refugee camp, south of Lebanon. Maher, who fled Yarmouk |
2017-08-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wael Khalil Kidnapped by Syrian Gov’t TroopsPalestinian refugee from Syria Wael Jasem Khalil was kidnapped by the Syrian government forces at a checkpoint pitched near Khan AlSheih Camp. The arrestee was dragged to Sa’sa’ security branch |
2017-08-22 | View |
National Committee Releases List of Yarmouk Patients in Need of Urgent Medical ReferralsThe National Committee for Relief of Palestinians of Syria released a list of patients from Yarmouk and its vicinities who will receive treatment in Damascus following the approval of the |
2017-08-22 | View |
Palestine Civil Commission Urges UNRWA to Rally Round Palestinian Students South of DamascusThe Palestine Civil Commission urged UNRWA and the Palestinian institutions to provide school furniture and equipment to Palestinian students displaced from Yarmouk Camp to the nearby towns of Yalda, Babila |
2017-08-22 | View |
Fierce Clashes Flare Up at Flashpoints between Yarmouk and YaldaFierce clashes flared up on Monday between ISIS militias, on the one hand, and Aknaf Beit AlMaqdis and Sham AlRasoul battalions, on the other. The clashes spread from the AlBassil |
2017-08-22 | View |
Fourth Anniversary of Chemical Attack Massacre: Reminder of Syrian Gov’t Onslaughts on Palestinian Refugee Community Using Internationally-Prohibited WeaponsIn a report issued on the Fourth Anniversary of the Chemical Attack Massacre, perpetrated on August 21, 2013 in Rif Dimashq, AGPS said the Palestinian refugee community has not been |
2017-08-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 20, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,558 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,628 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-21 | View |
Family of Displaced Palestinian Refugee in Lebanon Appeals for Urgent TreatmentThe wife of the sick Palestinian refugee Adnan Hassan Othman, 50, appealed to the concerned bodies to help the family secure urgent treatment fees. Adnan, deported from Yarmouk Camp to |
2017-08-21 | View |
Elderly Palestinian from Syria Goes Missing in TurkeyPalestinian refugee AlHaj Abu Mohamed Dgheim, aged 86, has gone missing in the Turkish city of Iskenderun. Abu Dgheim left his home some three days ago. He fled from AlAyedeen |
2017-08-21 | View |
Two Members of Tahrir AlSham Battalion in Yarmouk InjuredTwo members of Tahrir AlSham battalion were injured on Sunday. A so-called Abu Haithem sustained injuries in his hand after he was hit with a sniper in Haifa Street. The |
2017-08-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Appeal to UNRWA to Deliver Aids to Opposition-Led ZonesPalestinian refugees and activists urged UNRWA to enter aids to areas controlled by the opposition outfits in war-torn Syria. In letters sent to AGPS, Palestinian refugees expressed their disappointment over |
2017-08-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 19, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,558 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,628 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-20 | View |
Kuwait Contributes $2.2 Million to UNRWA Program for Palestinian RefugeesKuwait has donated a sum of USD 2.2 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) as part of its |
2017-08-20 | View |
Displaced Palestinians in Qudsaya Denounce Steep Rental Fees6,000 displaced Palestinian families seeking refuge in Qudsaya town, in Rural Damascus, have launched cries for help over the abject living conditions they have been made to endure in |
2017-08-20 | View |
On Eve of World Humanitarian Day: Dozens of Palestinians Killed, Detained While Assisting War-Affected CommunitiesAGPS statistics released on the eve of the World Humanitarian Day kept record of the death of 3,558 Palestinians and incarceration of over 1,600 others in the beleaguered |
2017-08-20 | View |
Over 189 Palestinians in Yarmouk Camp in Need of Urgent Medical ReferralsOver 189 Palestinian refugees stranded in the besieged Yarmouk Camp are in urgent need of medical referrals so as to receive life-saving therapy over lethal diseases infecting their bodies. The |
2017-08-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 18, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,558 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,628 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-19 | View |
Rahma Foundation Holds Children Festival in Zizon CampA children’s festival was held by Rahma Foundation in Zizon Camp, south of Syria, in an attempt to assuage the tragic situation endured by displaced families and children in war-ravaged |
2017-08-19 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Sound Distress Signals over Security Turmoil in Ein AlHilweh CampPalestinian refugees taking shelter in Ein AlHilweh Camp, in Lebanon, have sounded distress signals over the security mayhem in the area. Fuad, a Palestinian refugee from Yarmouk Camp, said bloody |
2017-08-19 | View |
Civilians Launch Cry for Help over Transportation Crisis in Dannun Refugee CampA 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 |
2017-08-19 | View |
Palestinian Detainee Spotted in Sednaya Military PrisonEx-detainees who have been recently released from the pro-government Sednaya military prison, north of Damascus, said Palestinian refugee Tahssin Zeyada AlSukeri, whom they met in the lock-up, is in good |
2017-08-19 | View |
Heavy Blast Rocks AlNeirab CampA heavy blast rocked AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, on Friday, sparking panic among children and women. It turned out, sometime later, that the blast emanated from an |
2017-08-19 | View |
ISIS Drags Children into Raging HostilitiesA couple of days earlier, fierce clashes between the pro-government forces and the armed groups in Yarmouk flared up at the crossroads to Palestine Street. No injuries were reported on |
2017-08-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 17, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,558 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,628 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-18 | View |
Palestinian Woman’s Dream to Return to Yarmouk OverPalestinian instructor and health adviser from Syria Majeda Hussein Ma’jel succumbed to a severe asthma disease that affected her heart and kidneys. Prior to her death, Majeda had long dreamt |
2017-08-18 | View |
ISIS Installs Security Cameras to Tighten Grip on Yarmouk ResidentsISIS militias south of Damascus set up security cameras and installments on the main access roads to besieged Yarmouk Camp so as to keep tabs on civilians’ movements inside and |
2017-08-18 | View |
Aid to Be Delivered to Tahrir AlSham in YarmoukUN Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura said during a press conference that aids are expected to be delivered to Yarmouk Camp, Kafria, and AlFou’a. AGPS reporter quoted local |
2017-08-18 | View |
Another Palestinian Refugee Dies under Torture in Syrian Jails, 1,600 Held CaptiveSpeaking with AGPS, the family of the Palestinian refugee Haythem Muhannad AlQadi, from AlAedin Camp in Homs, said their son was pronounced dead in a Syrian government lock-up, where he |
2017-08-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 16, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,556 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,626 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-17 | View |
UNRWA Distributes Cash Aids to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA transferred 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 |
2017-08-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee in Austria Returns to AlMzeirib TownPalestinian refugee Moufeq Abu Shella returned from Austria to AlMzeirib town, in Daraa, south of Syria, saying the dreams he has always yearned for have not come true in the |
2017-08-17 | View |
Displaced Palestinians South of Damascus Struggle for SurvivalPalestinian refugees taking shelter south of Damascus have been grappling with abject living conditions due to the unabated hostilities and the tough blockade enforced on the area by the regime |
2017-08-17 | View |
Clashes between ISIS, Tahrir AlSham Rock Yarmouk CampClashes burst out between ISIS and Tahrir AlSham in the blockaded Yarmouk Camp after ISIS militants attacked sites controlled by Tahrir AlSham rivals. No injuries were reported on either side |
2017-08-17 | View |
ISIS Bans Women’s Access out of Tahrir AlSham-Led Zones, Gov’t Troops Loot Civilian Homes in YarmoukISIS south of Damascus prevented stranded Palestinian women from leaving Tahrir AlSham-led zones in Yarmouk on claims that the female inspector underwent a medical surgery. Men are allowed access out |
2017-08-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 15, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,557 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,626 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-16 | View |
Civilians Left Wounded in AlMzeirib HostilitiesSeveral civilians were left injured during fierce clashes between opposition battalions in AlMzeirib town, south of Syria, using light and medium weapons. Some 1,700 Palestinian families, along with hundreds |
2017-08-16 | View |
Mortar Shells Slammed Into Daraa CampDaraa Camp for Palestinian refugees came under heavy shelling at predawn Tuesday after it was hit with mortar shells. Most of Daraa Camp residents fled to nearby towns as 80% |
2017-08-16 | View |
ISIS Hands Over Stolen Bakery Equipment in Yarmouk to Syrian RegimeLocal sources in Yarmouk said ISIS south of Damascus stole the equipment of an oven near AlMadaris Street and transferred it to another location via the government-run AlKadam checkpoint. Local |
2017-08-16 | View |
ISIS Cuts off Civilian Hand on Theft ChargesSnapshots leaked by the Wilayat Dimashq website showed ISIS militants as cutting off the hand of a Yarmouk resident on charges of theft. AGPS has frequently spoken out against the |
2017-08-16 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Struck with Mortar ShellsA round of mortar shells hit Yarmouk Camp, moderately wounding a child. The onslaught resulted in heavy material damage. |
2017-08-16 | View |
Palestinian Baby Pronounced Dead in Blockaded Yarmouk CampA Palestinian toddler died on Monday, August 14, as a result of the blockade and medical neglect inflicted on Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. AGPS reporter identified the casualty as |
2017-08-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 14, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,556 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,626 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-15 | View |
Psycho-Educational Activities Held for Yarmouk ChildrenPsycho-educational activities, including swimming and wall painting, were held by Jafra Child’s Friend Center to hundreds of children displaced from Yarmouk and other nearby towns in war-torn Syria. The event |
2017-08-15 | View |
AGPS Issues Statistics-Based Report on Palestinian Victims until June 2017AGPS has issued its 15th statistical annual report, which documented the death of 3,521 Palestinian refugees since the outburst of Syria’s warfare, in March 2011, until June 2017. The |
2017-08-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Samer Rafe’ InjuredPalestinian young man Samer Rafe’, the military commander of the pro-government Liwaa AlQuds battalion, was reportedly left injured in bloody hostilities in Hama suburbs. Samer, a resident of AlNeirab Camp |
2017-08-15 | View |
Palestinian Woman Released from Syrian Detention CenterThe Syrian government forces released a Palestinian woman after they arrested her on August 4 on her way out of blockaded Yarmouk to Damascus via the AlQadam checkpoint. The abduction |
2017-08-15 | View |
Family of Torture Victim Bassel AlSafadi Urge Syrian Gov’t to Release His BodyThe family of the Palestinian engineer and cyber activist Bassel Khartabil AlSafadi urged, in a statement emailed to AGPS, the Syrian government to hand over their relative’s body so as |
2017-08-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 13, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,556 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,626 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-14 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Mohamed and Mootaz Badawi Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for over 3 YearsPalestinian brothers Mohamed Ali Badawi, 27, and Mootaz Ali Badawi, 40, have been held in Syria government jails for over three years. Both were arrested in AlHajar AlAswad area, near |
2017-08-14 | View |
Bread Crisis Rocks Aleppo’s AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian RefugeesResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, have sounded distress signals over the acute dearth in bread, which they attributed to the attempts of anonymous parties to shorn |
2017-08-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Iyad Abu Hamdan Allowed Access out of Southern Damascus for Urgent TreatmentThe Syrian regime forces allowed the sick Palestinian refugee Iyad Abu Hamdan, to safely exit southern Damascus so as to undergo urgent medical checks and therapy at Jaffa Hospital, in |
2017-08-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Identified in Shocking Photos of Torture Victims in Syrian JailsPalestinian refugee Abdullah Mohamed Gazi was tortured to death in Syrian government prisons, AGPS found out. The casualty, aged 20, was kidnapped by the government troops on December, 14, 2013 |
2017-08-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Abdul Qader Ibrahim Arrested by Syrian Gov’t TroopsPalestinian refugee Abdul Qader Ali Ibrahim was kidnapped by the Syrian regime forces from his home in Khan AlSheih’s eastern neighborhood. At least 235 Palestinians from Khan AlSheih Camp have |
2017-08-13 | View |
AGPS Sounds Alarm over Loss of Access to Education in Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees South of SyriaAGPS kept record of a sharp nosedive in access to education for Palestinians sheltered in Daraa refugee camp. Most of UNRWA’s schools have been destroyed or put out of operation |
2017-08-13 | View |
Situation of Palestinians of Syria Goes Downhill as Heat Wave Grips Middle EastPalestinian refugees and Syrians have been battling with a searing summer weather. Those taking shelter in animal farms and in makeshift tents along the Jordanian-Syrian borders have been struggling for |
2017-08-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 12, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,555 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,626 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-13 | View |
85% of Pro-Gov’t Liwaa AlQuds Fighters Identified as Non-PalestiniansLiwaa AlQuds battalion, founded by Mohamed Sa’id, has been luring Palestinian youth into military conscription. Around 500 fighters, out of a total of 3,500 fighters enlisted at the non-Palestinian |
2017-08-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 11, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,555 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,626 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-12 | View |
Jafra Foundation Delivers Agricultural Crops to Yalda FamiliesJafra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development south of Damascus distributed vegetables recently picked by Jafra team to a number of families displaced from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. Hundreds |
2017-08-12 | View |
Over 70 Special Reports Documenting Situation of Palestinians from Syria Available on AGPS WebsiteOver 70 special reports documenting the situation of the Palestinians of Syria are available on the group’s website both in English and Arabic: www.actionpal.org.uk. Other material, including |
2017-08-12 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Ahmed and Walid Mahmoud Held in Syrian Gov’t JailPalestinian brothers Ahmed and Walid Moussa Mahmoud have been held in Syrian government jails since February 2014. Both were kidnapped from their family homes in Rukn AlDeen, in Damascus. Their |
2017-08-12 | View |
UNRWA: 254,000 Palestinians Displaced in War-Torn SyriaUNRWA latest population figures in Syria, based on the 2016 verification exercise, said 60% of the 438,000 Palestinian refugees remaining in Syria have been subjected to displacement at least |
2017-08-12 | View |
ISIS Launches Abduction Sweep against Stranded Activists in Yarmouk CampAn abduction sweep has been launched by ISIS militias against activists trapped in the besieged Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. A number of captives were released and |
2017-08-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 10, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,555 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,626 Palestinian refugees, including 103 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-11 | View |
Statistics-Based Facts on Situation of Palestinians from SyriaThousands of Palestinian families have gone homeless as their refugee camps and shelters have been reduced to mounds of rubble in the unabated Syrian warfare. Amid bloodshed and destruction, Palestine |
2017-08-11 | View |
Opposition Factions Rebuff Yalda-Yarmouk AgreementThe anti-government Jaysh AlIslam and Liwa Sham AlRasoul battalions rejected the terms of an agreement to unblock Yalda-Yarmouk thoroughfare. Recently, an agreement has been struck between Yalda Militants Coalition, south |
2017-08-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Iyad Hamdan on Verge of Leg Amputation as Syrian Gov’t Denies Him Urgent Medical ReferralReporting from southern Damascus, AGPS news correspondent said the health status of the Palestinian refugee Iyad Hamdan has sharply deteriorated as his appeals for urgent medical referral to Damascus hospitals |
2017-08-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 09, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,553 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,622 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-10 | View |
19 Palestinians from Syria Killed in July 2017 down from 27 in July 2016AGPS kept record of the death of 19 Palestinian refugees in July 2017, down from 27 in July 2016. As for the geographical distribution of the July 2017 casualties, Rif |
2017-08-10 | View |
Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Mysterious Fate of Missing RelativeThe family of the Palestinian refugee Jumu’a Mohamed Eid, a resident of Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, appealed to the human rights institutions to urgently work on disclosing the fate of |
2017-08-10 | View |
ISIS to Close Off Sites Adjacent to Tahrir AlSham in Yarmouk CampISIS has been gearing up to close off areas controlled by its militias near Tahrir AlSham-led zones west of Yarmouk Camp. ISIS gunmen ordered the residents not to enter foodstuff |
2017-08-10 | View |
Agreement to Unblock Yalda-Yarmouk Crossing before Emergency Cases Sees DayAn agreement has been struck between the opposition outfits south of Damascus to secure a humanitarian passageway between Yarmouk Camp and Yalda town. Key to the agreement is to allow |
2017-08-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 08, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,552 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,622 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-09 | View |
80% of AlSbeina Camp Buildings Reduced to Rubble80% of AlSbeina buildings have been subjected to quasi-total destruction, particularly in the area stretching from Muadh Ibn Jabal Mosque to the Kurds Oven, which makes the western entrance to |
2017-08-09 | View |
AGPS: Palestinian Refugees Caught between the Hammer and the Anvil in War-Ravaged SyriaAGPS staff member Maher Shawish sounded the alarm over the tragic situation endured by the Palestinians of Syria, whom he said have been trapped between the hammer of warfare and |
2017-08-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in Syrian Gov’t JailPalestinian refugee Marwan AlLababidi, called Abu Khalid, died in a Syrian government jail. AlLababidi, a resident of AlAydeen Camp in Homs and a native of Akka city in Palestine, was |
2017-08-09 | View |
Displaced Family of Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Child Launches Cry for Help as Treatment Fees Hit $5,000The family of the Palestinian refugee from Syria Osama Moussa, aged six years-old, has made an appeal for urgent intervention in order to cover fees for the treatment of their |
2017-08-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 07, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,552 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,622 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-08 | View |
Palestine Charity Launches Project to Secure Water Supplies in Daraa OutskirtsThe Palestine Charity Commission in AlMzeirib town, south of Syria, has embarked on a new project to secure water supplies to impoverished civilians in the area after the water-feeding lake |
2017-08-08 | View |
AGPS: Number of Victims of Torture in Syrian Gov’t Jails Hits 468The number of Palestinian refugees tortured to death in Syrian government penitentiaries has gone up to 468 after three other refugees—Bassel AlSafadi, Udai Daoud, and Amjad Nassar—were pronounced dead. AGPS |
2017-08-08 | View |
Palestinian Woman Kidnapped on Her Way out of Yarmouk CampA Palestinian woman was kidnapped by the Syrian government forces some three days earlier on her way out of Yarmouk Camp via AlKadam checkpoint. The abduction was carried out on |
2017-08-08 | View |
ISIS Closes Off Yarmouk Neighborhoods, Installs Security CamerasISIS has declared neighborhoods adjacent to AlShuhadaa Strip, north of the blockaded Yarmouk Camp, closed military zones, shortly after they blocked them off under the security pretext. AGPS news correspondent |
2017-08-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 06, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,552 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,622 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-07 | View |
ISIS Shuts Yarmouk Shops, Flogs CiviliansIn Pictures circulated on Facebook, ISIS gunmen appear as flogging a Yarmouk resident on claims that he committed a religious felony. Another snapshot showed two ISIS militants as yelling at |
2017-08-07 | View |
Clashes between ISIS, Tahrir AlSham Rock YarmoukISIS struck on Sunday Tahrir AlSham-led zones in Haifa Street, in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, with mortar shells, resulting in heavy material damage. Fierce clashes also burst out between |
2017-08-07 | View |
Palestinian Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t JailThe Palestinian refugee Amjad Ragheb Nassar died under torture in Syrian government penitentiaries, his family has said. The casualty was kidnapped five years earlier from the main entrance to Yarmouk |
2017-08-07 | View |
2 Members of Filasteen AlHurra Battalion Killed in Rif DimashqThe pro-government Filasteen AlHurra battalion mourned the death of two fighters—Ahmed Omar AlHelou and Mohamed Majed Aboud. Both were killed in bloody hostilities between the Syrian regime and the opposition |
2017-08-07 | View |
19 Palestinians Killed in War-Torn Syria in July 2017AGPS kept record of the death of 19 Palestinian refugees in July 2017, 16 among whom were fatally gunned down while another refugee died under shelling. Blasts took away the |
2017-08-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 05, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,549 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,622 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-06 | View |
Swedish News Outlets: Minors Shorn of Right to Family ReunificationSwedish news sources said abandoned minors seeking asylum in Sweden lose the right to reunite with their families in the kingdom as soon as they are granted the Swedish citizenship |
2017-08-06 | View |
ISIS Tightens Grip on Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesISIS militias have stepped up crackdowns on civilians stranded in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. ISIS has reportedly ordered at least four families in AlShuhadaa zone to leave |
2017-08-06 | View |
Deaths, Injuries Reported among Palestinians Affiliated with Pro-Gov’t AlJalil Forces in Hama SuburbsTwo members of AlJalil Forces, the military wing of the pro-government Palestinian Return Youth Movement, were pronounced dead in hostilities rocking AlMab’ouja area, in Rif Hama. In a statement posted |
2017-08-06 | View |
Missing Palestinian Refugee Udai Daoud Tortured to Death in Syrian Jail, Family SaysThe family of the missing Palestinian refugee Udai Ahmed AlHaj Daoud, 25, said the latter died under torture in Syrian government jails. The family said security forces in AlKabon, in |
2017-08-06 | View |
Rights Groups Urge Palestinian Authority President to Launch Immediate Probe into Execution of Khartabil by Syrian Gov’tThe Syrian Network for Human Rights (SN4HR) and the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor sent a letter to the Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday, August 5, 2017, demanding |
2017-08-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 04, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,547 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,622 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-05 | View |
Migrants from Syria Rally outside German Embassy in AthensSome 150 migrants from Syria, among whom Palestinian refugees, rallied outside the German embassy in Athens, urging the German authorities to reunite them with their families in Germany. The rally-goers |
2017-08-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Udai Daoud Held in Syrian Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Udai Ahmed AlHaj Daoud, aged 25, has been held in Syrian government lock-ups since December 27, 2013, after he was kidnapped in an abrupt sweep at AlBaath University |
2017-08-05 | View |
Extrajudicial Execution of Palestinian Activist Bassel Khartabil by Syrian Gov’t Strongly CondemnedSeveral states and human rights institutions condemned, in the strongest terms, the execution of the prominent Palestinian cyber activist Bassel Khartabil in Syrian government jails, where he had been locked |
2017-08-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 03, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,547 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,621 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-04 | View |
Five Years since AlJa’ouna Massacre in Yarmouk Claimed Lives of over 20 PalestiniansFive years have passed by since AlJa’ouna massacre, perpetrated on August 2, 2012, claimed the lives of over 20 Palestinians in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, among them children. Several |
2017-08-04 | View |
1,868 Palestinians Killed in Syria-Based Camps, Refugee CommunitiesAGPS documented the death of 1,868 Palestinians in refugee camps and communities across the Syrian territories. Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, topped the list with 1,064 casualties, followed by |
2017-08-04 | View |
Car Bomb Blast Rocks AlMzeirib South of SyriaA bomb exploded in a civilian car in AlMzeirib town, south of Syria, after it was planted by anonymous gunmen. No casualties were reported in the blast. Tension has been |
2017-08-04 | View |
3 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Syria’s Raging WarfareThree Palestinian refugees died as they fought alongside the pro-government Liwa AlQuds battalion in clashes with ISIS in AlSalmiya area, in Hama’s eastern suburbs. The casualties are: Abdullah Khalil AlRifi |
2017-08-04 | View |
Cyber Activists Launch Website to Chronicle Collective Memory of Palestinians from SyriaPalestinian activists and journalists from Syria launched a so-called “sard” website in an attempt to write down the cultural memory of the Palestinian community from Syria. The website is slated |
2017-08-03 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian Gov’t JailsOver 1,621 Palestinian refugees, including children, women, and elderly people, have been held in Syrian government jails, where hundreds of Palestinians have also been tortured to death. 235 Palestinian |
2017-08-03 | View |
AGPS Issues Statistical Report on Palestinian Victims in War-Torn Syria until June 2017AGPS 15th statistical annual report, issued on Wednesday morning, documented the death of 3,521 Palestinian refugees since the outburst of Syria’s warfare, in March 2011, until June 2017. The |
2017-08-03 | View |
Missing Palestinian Web Developer Basel AlSafadi Executed by Syrian RegimeThe Syrian government executed the Palestinian web developer and cyber activist Bassel Khartabil AlSafadi in 2015, his family has said. The execution of Bassel Khartabil was carried out days |
2017-08-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 01, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,543 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,621 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-02 | View |
In-Kind Aids Handed Over to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon’s Bekaa ValleyThe Committee to Follow Up on Palestinian Refugee Affairs, in partnership with Beit Atafl AlSsumoud, distributed in-kind aids to a number of displaced Palestinian families from Syria. The aid items |
2017-08-02 | View |
Training Workshops Held by UNRWA Youth Program in AlNeirab CampUNRWA’s Youth Support Program announced the launch of two training workshops in Aleppo-based AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees. The workshops will provide tips on the best ways to apply for |
2017-08-02 | View |
Palestinians Deported from Khan AlSheih to Idlib Launch Cry for HelpDozens of Palestinian refugee families forcibly deported from Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, to Idlib have launched a cry for help over their deteriorating state of |
2017-08-02 | View |
9 Families Regain Access to Yarmouk Camp, Syrian Gov’t Announces Plan to Withdraw MilitantsA number of families reportedly regained access to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, on Thursday. According to informed sources, nine families comprising 15 members, entered the camp |
2017-08-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: August 02, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,544 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,621 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 31, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,543 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,621 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-08-01 | View |
Palestinian Students from Syria in Lebanon Join Summer CampA number of Palestinian students from Syria joined a summer camp that kicked off on July 25 in Lebanon under the slogan “We Learn with Pleasure for Palestine.” The |
2017-08-01 | View |
ISIS Turns Parts of Yarmouk into Military Zones, Steals PropertyISIS closed off the neighborhoods adjacent to AlShuhadaa sector in Yarmouk and declared them closed military zones after forcing civilians out of the area. AGPS reporter quoted residents as stating |
2017-08-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Jroud Arsal HostilitiesPalestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Essam Salama, a member of the pro-regime Palestinian Return Brigade in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, in Rif Dimashq, died as he fought alongside Hezbollah outfits in |
2017-08-01 | View |
Stranded Residents of Yarmouk Camp Diagnosed with TyphoidReporting from southern Damascus, AGPS news correspondent said a number of stranded civilians in Yarmouk Camp caught typhoid disease due to the contaminated water consumed by the residents and the |
2017-08-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 30, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,542 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,621 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-31 | View |
7 Migrants Dead as Boat Capsizes off Turkish CoastThe Turkish authorities said seven migrants, among whom five children, were found dead after a boat carrying illegal migrants capsized off the Aegean coast. The bodies of five children and |
2017-07-31 | View |
3 Palestinian Brothers Held in Syrian JailsThree Palestinian brothers have been held in Syrian government lock-ups for the fifth year running. Two brothers turned themselves in following pledges by the Popular Front for the Liberation of |
2017-07-31 | View |
ISIS Tightens Grip on Civilians West of Yarmouk CampSources from Yarmouk Camp told AGPS that negotiations held between the Syrian government and armed groups (Tahrir AlSham and ISIS) to have gunmen from the latter battalions retreat to northern |
2017-07-31 | View |
Shelling, Clashes Rock Yarmouk CampISIS struck on Saturday Tahrir AlSham-led zones west of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees with mortar shells, resulting in heavy material damage. At the same time, fierce clashes flared up |
2017-07-31 | View |
222 Palestinians Killed While Fighting Alongside PLA in War-Ravaged SyriaAGPS documented the death of 222 fighters from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) as they took part in bloody hostilities in war-torn Syria. Most of the PLA casualties were pronounced |
2017-07-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 29, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,542 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,621 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-30 | View |
Islamic Jihad Affiliate Held in Syrian Jail for 3rd Consecutive YearPalestinian refugee Ubaida Alyan, aged 24, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups. Alyan, affiliated with the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, was kidnapped by the government |
2017-07-30 | View |
Syrian, Palestinian Children in Lebanon to Undergo Orthopedic SurgeriesThe Union of Relief and Development Associations in Lebanon, in partnership with Dar AlWafa Clinic, announced the launch of orthopedic surgeries for refugee children in Lebanon. Patients are slated to |
2017-07-30 | View |
Syrian Army Forces Kidnap Palestinian from Khan AlSheih Camp, Force Shopkeepers to Feign Alliance with Incumbent RegimeReporting from Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, AGPS news correspondent said the Palestinian young man Adel AlArjawi was kidnapped by the Syrian security forces from his |
2017-07-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 28, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,542 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,621 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-29 | View |
Water Crisis Rocks AlMzeirib Community South of SyriaAlMzeirib 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 |
2017-07-29 | View |
Sounds of Heavy Blasts Detected in Yarmouk CampSounds of heavy blasts were spotted in Yarmouk at the crack of dawn. The source of the blast remains unknown. ISIS has been holding sway over large parts of Yarmouk |
2017-07-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies in Raging HostilitiesPalestinian refugee Layth Farid Ali, nicknamed Tago, died as took part in bloody battles in the Syrian territories. The victim was a resident of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in |
2017-07-29 | View |
Sick Civilians Denied Access out of Yarmouk Camp through ISIS, Gov’t Checkpoints in War-Torn SyriaSick civilians stranded in besieged Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, have been denied access out of the area to receive urgent treatment somewhere in the camp or in |
2017-07-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 27, 2017 Statistics and Numbers•At least 3,541 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,621 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. •Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-07-28 | View |
3 Palestinian Students from Khan AlSheih Camp Released from Syrian JailThree Palestinian students—Nizar Sa’id AlNader, Mahmoud Jamil Noufel, and Ahmed Mahmoud Ibrahim— sheltered in Khan Alsheih Camp, were released from Syrian penitentiaries. The three students were kidnapped by the Syrian |
2017-07-28 | View |
UNRWA Sets Date for Exit of Secondary School Enrollees from Southern DamascusUNRWA and the General Commission for Palestinian Refugees announced Friday July 28 as the date scheduled for the departure of secondary school students from Yarmouk to Damascus to sit for |
2017-07-28 | View |
UNRWA is about to Evacuate 2,000 Displaced Palestinians from DTC Shelter to Rif DimashqSpecial sources confirmed to AGPS that UNRWA-run Damascus Training Center (DTC), in AlMezzeh, is to be evacuated soon as shelter for the displaced Palestinian families. According to our sources; DTC’s |
2017-07-28 | View |
PFLP Fighter Killed in Raging HostilitiesPalestinian refugee Ahmed Mohamed Eishan, from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) – General Command, died as he took part in bloody battles waged east of AlSalamiya |
2017-07-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 26, 2017 Statistics and Numbers•At least 3,540 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. •Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-07-27 | View |
Palestine Charity Speaks Up for AlAqsa MosqueThe Palestine Charity Commission south of Damascus announced the launch of a series of protest events in response to the soaring Israeli violations at AlAqsa Mosque and against worshipers in |
2017-07-27 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Khan AlSheih Released from Syrian Jail, 3 Others Enduring Mysterious FateThe Palestinian refugee from Syria Jihad Ata Dwei’er, a resident of Khan AlSheih Camp, was released from a Syrian government jail, where he had been held since June 10. Newly-released |
2017-07-27 | View |
84 Palestinian Refugees Killed Outside Syria until End of June 2017AGPS kept record of the names of 84 Palestinian refugees killed outside the Syrian territories, 17 among whom in Libya, 15 in Egypt, and 15 in Lebanon. Eight refugees died |
2017-07-27 | View |
13 People Found Dead in Overcrowded Dinghy off Libyan CoastMore than a dozen dead bodies have been recovered from a rubber dinghy crammed with 167 people off the coast of Libya. Among the 13 dead, thought to be refugees fleeing |
2017-07-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 24, 2017 Statistics and Numbers•At least 3,540 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,621 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. •Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-07-26 | View |
Over 100 Female Palestinian Refugees Held in Syrian JailsAGPS kept record of the incarceration of 102 Palestinian women and girls in Syrian government lock-ups. According to affidavits by ex-detainees, Palestinian women and girls have been subjected to harsh |
2017-07-26 | View |
11 Members of AlJalil Battalion Pronounced Dead in AlRaqqaAlJalil Forces, the military wing of the pro-government Return Youth Movement, said 11 fighters were killed and 28 others wounded in battles waged in AlRasafa area, in AlRaqqa suburbs. On |
2017-07-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Raging HostilitiesThe Palestinian refugee Hassan Khneifes, sheltered in AlHusseiniya Camp, died as he took part in bloody hostilities in Syria. AGPS documented the death of 117 Palestinian residents of AlHusseiniya Camp |
2017-07-26 | View |
Violent Clashes Rock Outer Edges of Blockaded Yarmouk CampViolent clashes burst out between ISIS and Jaysh AlIslam after ISIS fighters attempted to creep into AlZein neighborhood, controlled by Jaysh AlIslam battalion. Residents of Yarmouk Camp, blockaded for 1 |
2017-07-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 25, 2017 Statistics and Numbers•At least 3,540 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,621 Palestinian refugees, including 102 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. •Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-07-26 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon have slammed the apathy maintained by relief institutions and charities vis-à-vis the tragic situation they have been made to endure in the Lebanese |
2017-07-26 | View |
80% of AlSbeina Camp Buildings Reduced to Rubble80% of AlSbeina buildings have been subjected to quasi-total destruction, particularly in the area stretching from Muadh Ibn Jabal Mosque to the Kurds Oven, which makes the western entrance to |
2017-07-26 | View |
Syrian Opposition Coalition to Withdraw White Helmets from Yarmouk CampThe National Coalition for Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces unraveled a decision to transfer members of the White Helmets (Syria Civil Defense) from Yarmouk Camp to the nearby towns of |
2017-07-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 23, 2017 Statistics and Numbers•At least 3,539 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. •Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-07-24 | View |
Family of 7-Year-Old Girl Launch Distress SignalsFamily of seven-year-old Hasnaa Wasef Karmou’, displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Lebanon’s AlBekaa Valley, appealed to the humanitarian and medical institutions to urgently step in and work on securing fees |
2017-07-24 | View |
2013 Deadliest Year in Syrian WarfareAGPS kept record of the death of 3,539 Palestinian refugees from Syria due to war-related incidents, most notably shelling, torture, blasts, the blockade, and drowning. 2013 was the deadliest |
2017-07-24 | View |
Palestinian Medics Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian PenitentiariesA number of Palestinian medics and paramedics have had mysterious fates in Syrian regime lock-ups. Others have reportedly been tortured to death on allegations of providing medical and humanitarian assistance |
2017-07-24 | View |
Residents of Khan AlSheih Denied Access to Their Homes through Gov’t RoadblocksThe Syrian government patrols deployed at checkpoints pitched around Khan AlSheih have been banning civilians from returning to their homes, in contravention of the reconciliation deal struck with the opposition |
2017-07-24 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Detained in LibyaPalestinian activists said a number of Palestinian refugees from Syria have been detained in Libya’s northeastern city of Benghazi. Other refugees were kidnapped from Bani Walid area, northwest of Libya |
2017-07-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 22, 2017 Statistics•At least 3,539 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. •Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-07-23 | View |
Palestinian Family Held in Syrian Jail for 4th Year RunningPalestinian refugee Mouloud Khaled AlAbdallah and his family have been held in Syrian government jails for the fourth year running after they were kidnapped on July 27, 2013 from Nisreen |
2017-07-23 | View |
3,539 Palestinian Refugees Killed in War-Ravaged SyriaAGPS documented the death of over 3,539 Palestinians from Syria due to war-related incidents. Shelling took away the lives of 1,147 Palestinian refugees while deadly clashes between the |
2017-07-23 | View |
ISIS Steals Money of Palestinians Stranded in YarmoukISIS in Yarmouk has misappropriated the money of Palestinian refugees trapped in the camp under the religious pretext. Reporting from the area, AGPS news correspondent said ISIS gunmen have raked |
2017-07-23 | View |
Sick Palestinian Refugees Get their Limbs Amputated Due to Medicine ShortageThe situation of the Palestinian refugees in Syria has sharply gone downhill due to the acute dearth in life-saving medicines and the swift surge in the prices of much-needed drugs |
2017-07-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 20, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,527 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-21 | View |
Palestinians Rally South of Damascus to Speak Up for AlAqsa MosqueA rally was staged by Palestinian refugees and activists in Yalda town on Thursday, at the request of Jafra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development, to protest the Israeli aggressions |
2017-07-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Assaulted in Khan Dannun Camp, Fingers Pointed at Gov’t ForcesAnonymous assailants came down heavily on the Palestinian refugee Abu Ahmad AlTalawi in Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq. AlTalawi fell in a faint after he was stabbed and beaten |
2017-07-21 | View |
Divisions Emerge among ISIS Militias South of DamascusReporting from southern Damascus, AGPS news reporter said tension has been running high in and around Yarmouk Camp following the manhunt launched by ISIS against crooked affiliates. Internal rifts have |
2017-07-21 | View |
9 PLA Fighters Killed while Fighting Alongside Syrian Gov’ Forces in Rif DimashqNine fighters from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) were pronounced dead on July 19 as they fought alongside the Syrian regime army in clashes with the opposition outfits in AlReihan |
2017-07-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 19, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,527 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-20 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Forced Out of LebanonThe number of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon has remarkably declined over the past couple of years. According to UNRWA statistics, 31,850 Palestinian refugees have sought refuge in Lebanon until |
2017-07-20 | View |
Residents of AlWafideen Camp Grappling with Dire Living ConditionsResidents of AlRamadan Camp, located some 50 kilometers away from southeastern Damascus, have launched distress signals over the high rates of unemployment and price upsurge, along with the lack of |
2017-07-20 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Rif Dimashq Enduring Severe Economic CrisesHundreds of displaced Palestinian families in southern Rif Dimashq province, AlDukhaniya, AlKabas, and Dweil’a, east of Damascus, have been enduring severe economic crises due to the high unemployment rates and |
2017-07-20 | View |
462 Palestinian Female Refugees Killed in War-Torn Syria, Over 100 Locked Up in Syrian Jails462 Palestinian women and girls from war-ravaged Syria died of war-related incidents. Dozens died under shelling and the blockade while dozens more were tortured to death in Syrian jails. AGPS |
2017-07-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 18, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,526 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-19 | View |
UNRWA Distributes Aids to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 |
2017-07-19 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Denied Treatment in JordanThe Jordanian authorities have been preventing Palestinian refugees from Syria, including those holding Jordanian travel documents, from entering the country since 2012. The Jordanian Prime Minister said his government shall |
2017-07-19 | View |
Registration at UNRWA Schools Kicked OffWalid AlKurdi, in charge of students’ affairs in Yarmouk, said the director of UNRWA’s vocational training program in Damascus, Fawzi AlMadfa’, gave a green light for the launch of Yarmouk |
2017-07-19 | View |
Tension Soaring in Yarmouk as ISIS Leaders Wrangle Over Fake Dollars PrinterSquabbles burst out between ISIS leaders in Yarmouk Camp after a network of fake currency trade comprising ISIS affiliates was spotted. AGPS field correspondent said the so-called Abu Hamza AlSheikh |
2017-07-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 17, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,526 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-18 | View |
Charity Well Dug to Khan Dannun Residents in Rif DimashqThe Palestine Charity Commission embarked on a project to dig up an artesian water well of a depth of 250 meters in Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq. The project |
2017-07-18 | View |
UNRWA in Syria to Distributes 3rd Batch of 2017 Cash AssistanceIn a statement on Facebook, UNRWA said every family member registered with the agency as part of the normal cases list will receive a sum of 33,000 Syrian Pounds |
2017-07-18 | View |
Yarmouk Residents Push for March of Anger to Support AlAqsa MosqueActivists and civilians in Yarmouk called for a “march of anger” on Friday, July 21, in Yalda, south of Damascus, in protest at the simmering Israeli aggressions on AlAqsa Mosque |
2017-07-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed North of SyriaPalestinian refugee Osama Abu Sitta, ISIS’s former Emir (prince), died in onslaughts launched by the International Coalition Forces on ISIS sites in AlRiqa stronghold. Abu Sitta left Yarmouk Camp following |
2017-07-18 | View |
Tension Soaring in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees, ISIS Chases Down Crooked AffiliatesReporting from southern Damascus, AGPS news correspondent said tension has soared in blockaded Yarmouk Camp after ISIS unraveled an illicit antiquities trade network and a fake currency printer. A manhunt |
2017-07-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 16, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,526 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-17 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Aids South of SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with the Turkish IHH organization and AlSarraa Foundation for Humanitarian Relief, distributed 100 food baskets to a number of families displaced from Yarmouk Basin |
2017-07-17 | View |
Stranded Residents of Western Yarmouk Camp Grow VegetablesResidents of Tahrir AlSham-led zones west of Yarmouk Camp planted cucumber, among other vegetables, in an attempt to assuage to aftermaths of the siege enforced by the Syrian government forces |
2017-07-17 | View |
ISIS-Run Site 3 Transferred from AlHajar AlAswad to AlJa’ouna Neighborhood in YarmoukISIS transferred its so-called Site 3 in AlHajar Aswad to AlJa’ouna neighborhood, in Yarmouk Camp. The transferred site handles cases of those arrested on security grounds. A few days earlier |
2017-07-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Suad Saoud Kidnapped at Syrian Gov’t CheckpointThe Palestinian woman Suad Saoud Saoud, a resident of Khan AlSheih Camp, was kidnapped four days earlier by the Syrian government forces deployed in Jdeidat Artouz town, in Khan AlSheih |
2017-07-17 | View |
Over 300 Palestinian Refugees Missing since Outburst of Syrian WarfareAt least 300 Palestinian refugees, including 38 women, have gone missing since the outburst of the Syrian warfare, AGPS found out. According to AGPS data, over half of the missing |
2017-07-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 15, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,526 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-16 | View |
400 Palestinians Stranded in GreecePalestinian refugees from Syria sheltered on Greek islands have sounded distress signals over the exacerbated humanitarian conditions they have been subjected to. Palestinian refugees in Greece have been enduring medical |
2017-07-16 | View |
80% of Palestinians from Syria UnemployedAGPS researchers found out that 80% of Palestinians from Syria have lost their jobs in the rampant warfare. Several children dropped out of school as they sought livelihoods to help |
2017-07-16 | View |
AlSbeina Residents Denied Access to Their Homes Via Gov’t Checkpoints Since 2013Residents of AlSebeina Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have been denied access to their homes via government-run checkpoints since November 7, 2013. Bloody hostilities between the government troops |
2017-07-16 | View |
Syria’s Neighboring Countries Denying Asylum to Palestinians from SyriaThe Turkish and Jordanian authorities continue to prevent Palestinian refugees from Syria from entering the country, in contravention of international treaties. Turkey has also suspended granting visas to Palestinian refugees |
2017-07-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 14, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,525 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,618 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-15 | View |
AGPS Launches “This Is My Story” Campaign to Document Affidavits by Palestinian Veterans of Syrian WarfareAGPS has embarked on a so-called “This Is My Story” campaign to document testimonies by the Palestinian survivors of the Syrian warfare, both in Syria and overseas. Researchers and academics |
2017-07-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Spotted in Syrian Detention CenterActivists quoted newly-released detainees as stating that they had met the Palestinian resident of Yarmouk Camp Wassim Mohamed Falouji in Brigade 555th Regiment Prison, run by the Fourth Armored Division |
2017-07-15 | View |
Situation in Daraa, Yarmouk Exacerbated by Water CrisisResidents of Yarmouk and Daraa camps have launched cries for help over the acute water crisis, saying they have been forced to drink water spouting from contaminated artesian wells. Speaking |
2017-07-15 | View |
Palestinians Launch Cry for Help as Health Situation Goes Downhill South of SyriaPalestinians sheltered in Daraa Camp, AlMzeirib, Gileen, and Tel Shehab have been grappling with deteriorating health conditions due to the unabated warfare rocking the Syrian territory for over five years |
2017-07-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 13, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,525 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-14 | View |
Human Rights Group Calls for Securing Rights of Palestinians from SyriaThe Lebanon-headquartered Monitor Association for Human Rights appealed to the international community and the Syrian government to take urgent action regarding the Palestinian refugee community in war-ravaged Syria and to |
2017-07-14 | View |
Lebanon to Grant Palestinians from Syria Renewable Six-Month VisasThe Lebanese General Directorate of General Security, called on Palestinians from Syria sheltered in the Lebanese territories, including those who overstayed their visas, to show up at police stations so |
2017-07-14 | View |
In Violation of Ceasefire Pledge, Syrian Gov’t Strikes Daraa Camp with Mortar ShellsThe Syrian government forces struck on Wednesday Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, with a round of mortar shells, resulting in heavy material damage. The onslaught, which rocked |
2017-07-14 | View |
AGPS, PRC Release English Version of 2nd Semi-Annual Field Report on Situation of Palestinians of SyriaThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS), in partnership with the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC), issued the English version of the second semi-annual field report on the situation of |
2017-07-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 12, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,525 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-13 | View |
Two Years Since Murder of Relief File Chief at Palestine Charity CommissionJuly 12 marks the second anniversary of the death of Mustafa AlShar’an, nicknamed Abu Muadh. The latter was responsible for the relief file at the Palestine Charity Commission. He was |
2017-07-13 | View |
30 Palestinian Residents of AlAydeen Camp Killed Since Outburst of Syrian ConflictAGPS documented the death of 30 Palestinian refugees sheltered in Hama-based AlAydeen Camp for the period from March 15, 2011 until the end of June 2017, six among whom were |
2017-07-13 | View |
Families of Palestinians in Syrian Jails Subjected to BlackmailingThe families of over 1,618 Palestinian detainees in Syrian government penitentiaries have been subjected to blackmailing all the way through their attempts to identify their relatives’ fates. Hundreds of |
2017-07-13 | View |
Tariq AlKhadra: 3,000 PLA Fighters Engaged in Battles in 15 LocationsChief of Staff of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), Major General Tareq AlKhadra, said nearly 6,000 conscripts have been fighting alongside PLA at over 15 sites across war-ravaged Syria |
2017-07-13 | View |
AGPS Unravels Names, Missions of ISIS-Run Security Branches South of DamascusAGPS kept record of the names and missions of ISIS-run security branches in AlHajar Aswad stronghold south of Damascus. Located in AlHajar AlAswad, Site 4 is used by ISIS as |
2017-07-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 11, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,525 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-12 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinians from Syria Refuse to Join Pro-Gov’t Palestine Liberation ArmyThe Syrian government forces continue to drag Palestinian refugees to mandatory military conscription, forcing dozens to become internally displaced and dozens more to seek refuge in other countries. According to |
2017-07-12 | View |
5 Palestinians Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian JailsFive Palestinian refugees, four among whom from the Daoud family, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government jails. The captives are identified as: 30-year-old Nour Ahmad Daoud, the father |
2017-07-12 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Sweden Grappling with Thorny Family Reunification ProceduresHundreds of Palestinian-Syrian families displaced to Lebanon, Turkey, and Egypt have sounded distress signals over delays in the family reunification process in Sweden which last for up to 18 months |
2017-07-12 | View |
Palestinian Family in Lebanon Appeals for Urgent Treatment of 8-Year-Old DaughterA displaced Palestinian family from Syria in AlRashidiya Camp, in the southern Lebanese city of Sur, appealed to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian factions, among other concerned bodies |
2017-07-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 10, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,526 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-11 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Orphan Allowances in AlMzeiribThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed allowances to 50 orphans in AlMzeirib, south of Syria. Every orphan received a sum of 5,000 Syrian Pounds. Palestinian refugees seeking cover in southern |
2017-07-11 | View |
5 Years since Massacre against Palestine Liberation Army North of Syria, Perpetrator Remains UnidentifiedJuly 10, 2017 marks the fifth anniversary of a massacre perpetrated against the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) by an unidentified perpetrator. On July 10, 2012 anonymous militias kidnapped 16 PLA |
2017-07-11 | View |
463 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian JailsA Palestinian resident of Yarmouk was tortured to death in Syrian government lock-ups, bringing the number of torture victims among the Palestinians of Syria to 463. |
2017-07-11 | View |
Situation of Palestinians of Syria in Southern Damascus Exacerbated by Price HikePalestinian refugees taking shelter south of Damascus have been grappling with abject living conditions due to the unabated hostilities and the tough blockade enforced on the area by the regime |
2017-07-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 09, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,525 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-10 | View |
150 Patients Receive Treatment at Charity Clinics on 1st Day of Sixth Medical Week South of Damascus150 patients displaced from Yarmouk to Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem received free medical check-ups at local clinics on the first day of the Sixth Medical Week launched by the |
2017-07-10 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Hit AlSadd Road with Explosive CylinderThe Syrian regime army on Sunday hit AlSadd Road, housing Palestinian families south of Syria, with a gas cylinder. Remarkable material damage was inflicted by the strike. Several Palestinian families |
2017-07-10 | View |
Mortar Shells Slam Into Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesYarmouk Camp has come under shelling for the third consecutive day. Overnight on Saturday, the Syrian government forces and their war abettors struck Filastin Mosque, AlJou’ana neighborhood, among other adjacent |
2017-07-10 | View |
14 Palestinians -Syrian Died in June 2017, down from 36 in June 2016.At least 14 Palestinian refugees were killed in war-ravaged Syria in June 2017, down from 36 in June 2016. Daraa suburbs topped the list with 11 casualties. One refugee died |
2017-07-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 08, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,524 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-09 | View |
In Violation of Ceasefire Pledge, Syrian Gov’t Forces Strike Daraa CampThe Syrian regime troops renewed military offensives on Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees south of Syria, infringing the terms of a recently-pledged truce. According to AGPS on-the-spot reporter, over the |
2017-07-09 | View |
Pledges to Enter Food Aids to Southern Damascus in Near FuturePalestinian relief institutions in southern Damascus received pledges by a UN envoy to enter much-needed food aids into the area in the next few days. The distribution process is set |
2017-07-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies under Torture in Syrian Gov’t Jail, Ex-Detainee SaysA newly-released detainee told AGPS that the Palestinian refugee Mahmoud AlUmra was tortured to death in Syrian government penitentiaries. According to the affidavit, the casualty, a resident of Yarmouk Camp |
2017-07-09 | View |
Female ISIS Affiliates Tasked with Reporting “Religious Violations” in Yarmouk CampReporting from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, AGPS news correspondent said ISIS militias, who have been holding sway over large areas of Yarmouk, tasked female affiliates with |
2017-07-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 07, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,524 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-08 | View |
Ex-Detainee: 4 Palestinian Refugees Recently Spotted in Syrian Gov’t JailsHuman rights activists quoted a newly-released detainee as stating that he met four Palestinians in the National Civil Defense center and Branch 227 between 2015 and 2016. The four arrestees |
2017-07-08 | View |
Overnight Shelling Rocks Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesA round of mortar shells slammed into Duar Filastin and AlJou’ana neighborhood in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees overnight Thursday. No injuries were reported. A tough cordon has been imposed |
2017-07-08 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Idlib Appeal for Urgent Assistance by UNRWAPalestinian refugees who have been displaced from Damascus and its suburbs to the northern Syrian province of Idlib appealed to UNRWA to take urgent action as regards their tragic state |
2017-07-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 06, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,524 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,615 Palestinian refugees, including 101 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-07 | View |
Palestine Charity Launches 6th Medical Week South of DamascusThe Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with the Palestinian Red Crescent, launched the Sixth Medical Week to the people of Yarmouk in Yalda town, south of Damascus. Medicines and children’s |
2017-07-07 | View |
UNRWA Hands Over Rental Allowances to Palestinians from Syria in GazaUNRWA distributed allowances covering rental fees for three months to 178 Palestinian families from Syria in the blockaded Gaza Strip. UNRWA staff member Moen Maqat said UNRWA will provide |
2017-07-07 | View |
Situation of Palestinians from Syria Exacerbated by Security Mayhem in Ein AlHilweh CampPalestinian-Syrian families sheltered in the Lebanese camp of Ein AlHilweh, in Sidon, have launched cries for help over the life-threatening security mayhem rocking the shelter. Severe socio-economic crises have been |
2017-07-07 | View |
Hamas Calls for Urgent Action as Regards Palestinian Refugees from SyriaPolitical Bureau Chairman of Hamas, Ismail Haneyya, called for a serious and urgent action as regards the Palestinians of Syria, vowing that his movement will forever rally around them. In |
2017-07-07 | View |
Clashes between ISIS, Jaysh AlIslam Flare Up East of Blockaded Yarmouk CampViolent clashes burst out on Wednesday between ISIS and Jaysh AlIslam, affiliated with the Syrian opposition, at the crossroads of Beirut Street, east of Yarmouk Camp. Medium and light weapons |
2017-07-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 05, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,524 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,613 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-06 | View |
Palestinian Student from Syria Ranked First At Industrial Secondary SchoolThe Palestinian student from Syria Zein AlAbidin Khaled Sherif, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, earned the first place at the Industrial Secondary School in Syria (Mechatronics department). Several Palestinians from |
2017-07-06 | View |
Palestinian Youths Arrested by Syrian Gov’t Troops at AlHusseiniya CheckpointA number of Palestinian young men were kidnapped by the Syrian government forces on Saturday, July 1, at AlHusseiniya checkpoint. AGPS news correspondent said at least nine Palestinians were kidnapped |
2017-07-06 | View |
ISIS Releases 3 Civilians Sheltered in Yarmouk CampISIS released three civilians taking shelter in Yarmouk Camp after they kidnapped them on Tuesday on charges of carrying tobacco and transferred them to an ISIS stronghold in AlHajar AlAswad |
2017-07-06 | View |
AGPS: 463 Palestinians Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails463 Palestinians were tortured to death in Syrian government lock-ups, including women, children, and elderly civilians. AGPS estimates the real number to be far higher due to the gag orders |
2017-07-06 | View |
14 Palestinians from Syria Killed in June 2017At least 14 Palestinian refugees were killed in war-ravaged Syria in June 2017, seven among whom were fatally gunned down. Shelling took away the lives of five Palestinians while two |
2017-07-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 04, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,524 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,613 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-05 | View |
Thousands of Palestinian Families Displaced from Yarmouk to Qudsaya Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian 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 |
2017-07-05 | View |
Field Hospitals Out of Operation, Relief Items Urgently Needed in Daraa CampDaraa Camp and AlMzeirib community, south of Syria, have run out of life-saving medical supplies and emergency items. Most of the local clinics and hospitals have gone out of operation |
2017-07-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Faten Mohamed AlSoutari Spotted in Syrian Gov’t JailA newly-released Palestinian woman said she had last met the Palestinian female detainee Faten Mohamed AlSoutari in the Syrian Air Force Intelligence building in February 2017. AGPS documented the incarceration |
2017-07-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies While Fighting alongside Gov’t Forces South of SyriaAlSa’ika battalion announced on its Facebook page the death of Youssef Khaled Subh, a resident of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces in Daraa, south |
2017-07-05 | View |
AGPS: 3,524 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Died of War-Related IncidentsAccording to AGPS data, 3,524 Palestinian refugees were killed in the raging Syrian warfare. Shelling took away the lives of 1,146 Palestinians. 885 others were killed in bloody |
2017-07-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 03, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,522 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,613 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Earns First Place in Secondary School Exams in NorwayPalestinian refugee from Syria Iyad Zaydan earned the first place after he scored full marks in 13 major subjects in secondary school exams in Norway. Zaydan, formerly sheltered in Yarmouk |
2017-07-04 | View |
Palestinian Students Earn Secondary School Certificate with HonorsA number of Palestinian students from Syria earned their secondary school diplomas with honors. Palestinian student Zahr Yasser AlKoussi earned the second place in secondary school exams in Syria. Zahr |
2017-07-04 | View |
AGPS Staff Member Maher Shawish: Palestinians from Syria Enduring Tragic SituationAGPS staff member Maher Shawish sounded the alarm over the tragic situation endured by the Palestinians of Syria. Speaking with Filasteen Online news site, Shawish said about one quarter of |
2017-07-04 | View |
Ex-Detainee Reports Death of Two Palestinians under Torture in Syrian JailsThe Syrian actress Yara Sabri, who is also an activist speaking up for prisoners in Syrian jails, quoted an ex-detainee as stating that two Palestinians sheltered in Yarmouk Camp died |
2017-07-04 | View |
Retreat of Tahrir AlSham Fighters from Southern Damascus, Yarmouk DelayedThe retreat of Tahrir AlSham fighters from southern Damascus and Yarmouk Camp has been postponed to another time due to changes made by the Iranian party and Ahrar AlSham faction |
2017-07-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 02, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,613 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-03 | View |
Palestinian Student Earns First Place at Damascus Secondary Education ExamsThe Palestinian student Zahr Yasser AlKoussi earned the second place at secondary school exams in Syria. Zahr was ranked first in Damascus province. The results were announced by the Syrian |
2017-07-03 | View |
Fingers Pointed at Pro-Gov’t Militias as Palestinian Refugee Dies in Mysterious CircumstancesThe body of the Palestinian refugee Shadi Eid Hasib was found burned in AlHamdaniya, in Aleppo. Activists and a number of Shadi’s relatives held militias affiliated with the Syrian regime |
2017-07-03 | View |
ISIS Smashes Headstones in Yarmouk’s New CemeteryISIS militias in Yarmouk smashed the headstones of a number of tombs in the New Cemetery under the religious pretext. AGPS field correspondent denied reports that the cemetery was leveled |
2017-07-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: July 01, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,613 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-02 | View |
Saudi Authorities Deny Palestinian Families Right to Visas, EducationPalestinian refugees from Syria in Saudi Arabia have sounded the alarm over the mistreatment they have been subjected to after the Saudi authorities prevented them of their basic rights, including |
2017-07-02 | View |
Sweden Prevents Palestinian Family from Syria from Reuniting with SonThe Swedish Migration Agency turned down the appeals of a Palestinian family from Syria to reunite with their 15-year-old son in Sweden. The son was granted the Swedish citizenship following |
2017-07-02 | View |
ISIS Forces Other Palestinian Families Out of Yarmouk HomesISIS militias ordered civilians in AlShuhadaa Strip, in Yarmouk, to leave their homes under the security pretext. The crackdown comes just a few days after ISIS ordered 50 families living |
2017-07-02 | View |
3 Children Wounded in Anti-Gov’t Offensive on School Housing Palestinian Families in DaraaِِِAn anti-government onslaught on Daraa’s commercial institute, sheltering Palestinian and Syrian families displaced from Daraa Camp, left a number of civilians wounded, including three children—Bahaa Samer, Sam AlSa’id, and Ahmed |
2017-07-02 | View |
Dozens Killed in Renewed Massacre in AlMzeiribDozens of civilians were left dead and several others wounded after the Syrian government forces hit AlMzeirib town, in Daraa’s western outskirts, south of Syria, with four air strikes at |
2017-07-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 30, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,613 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-07-01 | View |
1,700 Reports on Palestinians of Syria Released by AGPSAGPS has conducted over 1,700 daily reports documenting the situation of the Palestinians of Syria. The reports are available on the group’s website both in English and Arabic: www |
2017-07-01 | View |
Prior to Civilians’ Return, Syrian Gov’t Forces Gear Up to Detain “Wanted Residents” in AlSbeinaPalestinian activists slammed the Syrian government troops and their abettors for setting up rooms at the main entrance to AlSbeina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, to arrest wanted |
2017-07-01 | View |
Overnight Clashes Flare Up near Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesFierce clashes between the Syrian regime troops and the opposition battalions rocked the eastern corners of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, on Friday. AGPS quoted activists as |
2017-07-01 | View |
On Int’l Day in Support of Victims of Torture . . . 462 Palestinians Tortured to Death in Syrian JailA report released by AGPS on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture documented the death of 462 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government penitentiaries, among whom |
2017-07-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 29, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,613 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-30 | View |
Women Make Up 40% of Palestinians from Syria Killed on Migration RoadAGPS found out that women make up 40,62 % of Palestinians who died as they fled war-torn Syria. 57 men, amounting to 59.38 % died on the migration |
2017-06-30 | View |
Palestinian Family from Syria in Lebanon Appeals for Son’s TreatmentThe family of the Palestinian child from Syria Mohamed Mahmoud Karboun appealed, in letters emailed to AGPS, to the international Red Cross, UNRWA, and the Lebanese Health Minister, among other |
2017-06-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Khaled Bahtiti Locked Up in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Khaled Ismail Bahtiti, aged 33, has been held in Syrian government jails for four years running. Bahtiti was kidnapped from his family home in Sahya, in Rif Dimashq |
2017-06-30 | View |
ISIS South of Damascus Orders 50 Families to Evacuate Their Homes, Forces “Suspects” Out of YarmoukISIS has stepped up crackdowns on civilians in Yarmouk and notified some 50 families to immediately evacuate their homes on claims that they are located near flashpoints adjacent to Yalda |
2017-06-30 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Hit AlMzeirib with 2 Air StrikesThe Syrian fighter jets attacked AlMzeirib town, in Daraa’s western outskirts, south of Syria, with two air strikes, resulting in heavy material damage. AlMzeirib, home to 1,700 Palestinian families |
2017-06-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 28, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,612 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-29 | View |
Commission 302 Urges UNRWA to Assume Its Duties Regarding Handarat ReturneesCommission 302 to Defend Refugee Rights called on UNRWA to urgently step in and work on providing the Palestinian refugees who returned to Handarat Camp, northeast of Aleppo, prior to |
2017-06-29 | View |
Overnight Onslaughts Rock AlMuzeireeb Refugee CommunityOvernight offensives hit AlMuzeireeb community for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, resulting in wildfires. AlMuzeireeb’s adjacent towns had also come under heavy shelling, resulting in heavy material damage. Civilians sheltered |
2017-06-29 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Strike Daraa Camp, AlSadd Road with Ground-to-Ground MissilesThe Syrian government forces struck Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, with ground-to-ground missiles, one day after they targeted it with barrel bombs. Heavy material damage was inflicted |
2017-06-29 | View |
Palestinian Family from Syria Appeals to British Authorities to Backtrack on Deportation of Their SonThe family of the Palestinian refugee from Syria Youssef Jihad Hassan, aged 23, appealed to the British authorities to backtrack on a decision to deport their son to Italy. According |
2017-06-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 27, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,612 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-28 | View |
Turkish Embassy in Lebanon Suspending Visas to Palestinians from SyriaThe Turkish Embassy in Lebanon continues to prevent Palestinian refugees from Syria and Lebanon from obtaining visas. As a result, hundreds of Palestinians from Syria have embarked on life-threatening journeys |
2017-06-28 | View |
AGPS Calls on Palestinian Families to Report Missing, Detained RelativesAGPS 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 |
2017-06-28 | View |
Clashes Rock Yarmouk EdgesFierce clashes burst out between ISIS and the anti-government Jaysh AlIslam battalion in AlBasateen, in AlZein neighborhood, located between Yalda and AlHajar AlAswad. A fighter from Jaysh AlIslam was pronounced |
2017-06-28 | View |
Tension Soars in Tahrir AlSham-Led Zones West of Yarmouk as Civilians Catch Life-Threatening TyphoidAGPS news correspondent sounded the alarm over the propagation of the life-threatening typhoid fever and jaundice in areas controlled by Tahrir AlSham (formerly known as AlNusra Front) west of Yarmouk |
2017-06-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 26, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,612 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-27 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission Distributes Eid Clothes to 50 Children in AlMuzeireebThe Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with Shourouq AlShams Foundation, distributed Eid clothes to 50 children sheltered in and near AlMuzeireeb. Every child also received a sum of $15. The |
2017-06-27 | View |
400 Palestinians from Syria Stranded in Greece Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian refugees from Syria sheltered on Greek islands have sounded distress signals over the exacerbated humanitarian conditions they have been subjected to. Palestinian refugees in Greek have been enduring medical |
2017-06-27 | View |
Eid Joy for Palestinians of Syria Marred by Dislodgement, Visa-RestrictionsThe joy of Eid for tens of thousands of Palestinian refugees from Syria, scattered across over 20 countries, has been marred by the rampant warfare. Dislodgement, deportation, and visa restrictions |
2017-06-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 25, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,612 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-26 | View |
Committee of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Distributes Aids in BekaaThe Committee of the Palestinians of Syria in Bar Elias, in the Lebanese Bekaa Valley, held, in partnership with an anonymous benevolent, a collective meal to a number of orphans |
2017-06-26 | View |
Palestinian Holders of Subsidiary Protection Status in Germany Launch Cry for HelpHolders of the “subsidiary protection” status in Germany have been enduring an abject situation. Holders of subsidiary protection are granted only a one-year stay renewable every five years and are |
2017-06-26 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp Allowed Access to their Homes for 1st TimeResidents of Handarat Camp were allowed to return to their homes 246 days after the Syrian government forces grabbed hold of the area. Handarat returnees performed Eid prayers at the |
2017-06-26 | View |
Daraa Camp Struck with Missiles, Barrel BombsSpates of barrel bombs and ground-to-ground missiles slammed into Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees and AlSadd Road, resulting in heavy material damage. Palestinian refugees sheltered in Daraa Camp, among other |
2017-06-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 24, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,612 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-25 | View |
Liwaa AlQuds Marks Quds International Day in AlNeirab CampMembers of the pro-government Liwaa AlQuds battalion took to AlNeirab Camp streets, in Aleppo, to mark the Quds International Day. The marchers called for combining forces to liberate Occupied Jerusalem |
2017-06-25 | View |
Daraa Camp, AlSadd Road Struck with Missiles, Napalm GrenadesThe Syrian government stepped up offensives on and around Daraa Camp. Dozens of surface-to-surface missiles have been dropped on the camp and AlSadd Road. Speaking with AGPS, activists said the |
2017-06-25 | View |
2 Palestinian Toddlers from Syria Withheld by Swedish Social Welfare OfficeThe Swedish Social Welfare Department – SOCIAL seized two children from a Palestinian family from Syria. SOCIAL staff members withheld the kids of the Palestinian refugees Mohamed Fuad al-Khatib and |
2017-06-25 | View |
1,612 Palestinian Refugees Spend Eid in Syrian JailsAt least 1,612 Palestinian refugees are spending holy Eid in Syrian penitentiaries, among whom 100 women, according to AGPS data. AGPS calls on the Syrian government to release the |
2017-06-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 23, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,612 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-24 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Aids to 50 Orphans in AlMuzeireebAs part of its Joy of Eid campaign, the Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with Shourouq AlShams Foundation, distributed in-kind and cash aids to 50 orphans in AlMuzeireeb. Palestinian refugees |
2017-06-24 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Hit Daraa Camp, AlSadd Road with Missiles, Barrel BombsThe Syrian government forces struck on Friday Daraa Camp and AlSadd Road with barrel bombs and surface-to-surface missiles, resulting in heavy material damage. Live snapshots circulated on social media showed |
2017-06-24 | View |
Deaths Reported in Sniper Attacks, Clashes Between ISIS and AlNusraPro-government sources said the first batch of ISIS fighters in AlHajar AlAswad, near Yarmouk Camp, have retreated to AlRiqa. Activists denied the piece of news. A couple of days earlier |
2017-06-24 | View |
ISIS Strikes Western Yarmouk, Reports Emerge on Withdrawal of ISIS Fighters to AlRiqaISIS targeted Tahrir AlSham-led zones in western Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees with mortar shells. As a result, wildfires broke out at a civilian home in Eilout Street. Reporting from |
2017-06-24 | View |
Overnight Clashes Flare Up in Yarmouk’s Palestine StreetAt predawn time on Thursday, fierce clashes between AlKara’in battalion and the pro-government troops flared up in Palestine Street. Light and medium weapons were used in the clashes. No injuries |
2017-06-23 | View |
Missiles Dropped on Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees, Clashes Reach ZenithDaraa Camp for Palestinian refugees sustained heavy material damage after it was hit with spates of ground-to-ground missiles. At the same time, the Syrian government forces struck the nearby AlSadd |
2017-06-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 22, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,612 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-23 | View |
Jafra Foundation Provides Families Displaced from Yarmouk with Relief AidsJafra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development in southern Syria continues to provide families displaced from Yarmouk to the nearby towns of Yalda, Beit Sahem, and Babila with relief aids |
2017-06-23 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Sa’id Tarawiya Held in Syrian Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Sa’id Rida Tarawiya has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for four years running. The detainee was kidnapped by the government troops on May 5, 2013 from his |
2017-06-23 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Wounded in Raging HostilitiesTwo Palestinian refugees sustained wounds as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces. Palestinian refugee Khaled Mohamed Sweihal, from Free Palestine Movement, was injured during clashes between the pro-government troops |
2017-06-23 | View |
2 Sick Members of AlNusra Front Evacuated from Yarmouk CampReporting from Yarmouk Camp, AGPS news correspondent said two sick members of Tahrir AlSham Commission (formerly known as AlNusra Front) were allowed access out of besieged Yarmouk in exchange for |
2017-06-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 21, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,612 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-22 | View |
Iftar Meal Held for Displaced Palestinian Families from Syria in SidonA break-of-fast banquet was held on Tuesday by AlIslah Organization to displaced Palestinian families from Syria in Sidon Municipality. Symbolic awards were handed over to children who participated in competitions |
2017-06-22 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Aids to Families Displaced from YarmoukThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed meet rations to Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk in Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem. Hundreds of Palestinian families were forced out of Yarmouk Camp for |
2017-06-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Abdul Kadir Ali Rgheis Released from Syrian JailPalestinian refugee Abdul Kadir Ali Rgheis was released from Syrian government penitentiaries, where he had been held for over three years. Rgheis was kidnapped by the government troops at Hjeira |
2017-06-22 | View |
Health Situation Takes Turn for Worse in Daraa, AlMuzeireebDaraa Camp and AlMuzeireeb community, south of Syria, have run out of life-saving medical stuff and first-aid items. Most of the clinics and medical centers in the area have gone |
2017-06-22 | View |
Wounded Tahrir AlSham Fighters Evacuated from Yarmouk following Deal with Syrian Gov’tReporting from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, AGPS field reporter said a number of wounded fighters from Tahrir AlSham, formerly known as AlNusra Front, were evacuated from |
2017-06-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 20, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,612 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-21 | View |
UNRWA Fills Out ATM Cards to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA 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 |
2017-06-21 | View |
AGPS Urges Syrian Gov’t to Disclose Fate of Hundreds of Palestinian DetaineesAGPS has called on the Syrian regime to disclose the fate of hundreds of Palestinian detainees who have gone missing so far. AGPS documented the incarceration of 1,611 Palestinians |
2017-06-21 | View |
Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees, AlMuzeireeb Come Under Heavy ShellingThe Syrian government forces showered o Monday Daraa Camp and AlSadd Road, housing Palestinian families, with barrel bombs. On Tuesday, the Syrian government warplanes struck AlMuzireeb town, in Daraa’s western |
2017-06-21 | View |
On Eve of World Refugee Day: 3,521 Palestinian Refugees Died of War-Related Incidents in Embattled SyriaA report released by AGPS on the eve of the World Refugee Day kept record of the death of 3,521 Palestinian refugees due to war-related incidents in Syria. Shelling |
2017-06-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 19, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,611 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-20 | View |
Palestinian Red Crescent Distributes Break-of-Fast Meals to Palestinians from Syria in SidonThe Palestine Red Crescent Society-Lebanon Branch distributed iftar (break-of-fast) meals to a number of displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. Some 375 Palestinian families |
2017-06-20 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Khan AlSheih Camp Kidnapped by Syrian Gov’t TroopsPalestinian refugee Ahmed Abu Sittah was kidnapped by the Syrian government forces on Sunday, June 18, from his workplace in Khan AlSheih Camp, in Rif Dimashq. AGPS documented the incarceration |
2017-06-20 | View |
AlJarmak School Teaching Staff Launch Cry for HelpMost of Syria’s schools have been destroyed or put out of operation in the raging warfare, imperiling the education of the Syrians and Palestinians alike. The Syrian warfare has contributed |
2017-06-20 | View |
ISIS Tightens Grip on AlRija Residents in Yarmouk Camp, Threatens to Block Their Sole PassagewayISIS has tightened the noose around civilians’ neck in Alrija, Haifa Street, and Safouriya, west of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, on claims that the aforementioned zones are run by |
2017-06-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 18, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,608 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-19 | View |
Palestine Charity Launches Alms-Giving Campaign to War-Affected Palestinian FamiliesThe Palestine Charity Commission embarked on a campaign to amass Zakat funds (alms-giving) to the war-affected families in Palestinian refugee camps and communities. According to the campaigners, the move makes |
2017-06-19 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Appeal to UNRWA to Disburse Cash AidsPalestinian refugees from Syria in the besieged Gaza Strip appealed to UNRWA to provide them with much-needed financial allowances. The refugees’ follow-up committee urged the senior advisor of UNRWA’s executive |
2017-06-19 | View |
Injuries in Clashes between Dara’ AlAqsa and AlKara’in Battalions in YarmoukDara’ AlAqsa Forces—the military wing of the Free Palestine Movement—announced that one of its members—Abdullah Hasan—sustained wounds in the clashes that flared up in the camp at predawn on Sunday |
2017-06-19 | View |
Pro-Gov’t Sources: Retreat of ISIS, AlNusra from Yarmouk Camp DeferredSources affiliated with the Syrian government said on Sunday that the retreat of ISIS and Tahrir AlSham fighters from Yarmouk was delayed due to security and military reasons. Secretary of |
2017-06-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 17, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,608 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-18 | View |
Food Aids, Break-of-Fast Meals Distributed to Palestinian Refugees in SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed food aids to a number of displaced Palestinian families in Khan Dannoun Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. 280 Iftar (break-of-fast) meals were also |
2017-06-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Suleiman, His Sons Enduring Mysterious Fates in Syrian Gov’t JailsPalestinian refugee Mohamed Kheir Suleiman and his sons, Nayef and Ahmed, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian penitentiaries for four years running. The father and his two sons were |
2017-06-18 | View |
Dozens of Elderly Civilians in Yarmouk Camp Left on the BreadlineStranded civilians in blockaded Yarmouk have been grappling with a calamitous situation due to the absence of relief aids. Elderly civilians remain most affected by the crisis in the poverty-stricken |
2017-06-18 | View |
Yarmouk’s Sick Civilians Denied Access to Hospitals via Gov’t CheckpointsSick civilians in Yarmouk Camp continue to launch cries for help as they have been denied access to Damascus hospitals for urgent treatment via checkpoints run by the Syrian government |
2017-06-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 16, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,521 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,608 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-17 | View |
Palestine Charity Hands Over In-Kind and Cash Aids in AlMuzeireebThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed cash aids and clothes to a number of Palestinian families in AlMuzeireeb town, in Daraa. As part of the move, orphans received a sum of |
2017-06-17 | View |
Iftar Meal Distributed to Yarmouk Bachelors in DamascusBreak-of-fast meals were distributed by a NGO promoting women’s rights and social development to Yarmouk’s bachelors who returned from Lebanon after the end of exams. The dinner was hosted by |
2017-06-17 | View |
Activists: Tahrir AlSham Fighters, ISIS Commanders to Retreat from Yarmouk CampAGPS quoted activists in Yarmouk Camp as stating that Tahrir AlSham fighters and ISIS commanders are expected to retreat from the camp. ISIS fighters are, however, to remain in the |
2017-06-17 | View |
Palestinian Dies in Clashes with Gov’t Forces on Daraa OutskirtsPalestinian refugee Burhan Younes Khayat died as he fought alongside the opposition outfits against the Syrian government forces on the outer edges of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of |
2017-06-17 | View |
Daraa Camp Comes Under Heavy Shelling, Civilians Run Out of MedicinesOver the past couple of days, the Syrian government forces have struck Daraa Camp, AlMuzeireeb town, and the surrounding villages with over 10 ground-to-ground missiles. Daraa towns have also been |
2017-06-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 15, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,520 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,608 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-16 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes 150 Food Baskets to Palestinians from Syria in Wadi al-ZeinaThe Palestinian Charity Commission, in partnership with Islamic Relief Worldwide, distributed 150 food baskets to a number of Palestinian families from Syria in Wadi AlZeina, in the southern Lebanese area |
2017-06-16 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Slam Apathy of Palestinian Embassy in TurkeyPalestinian refugees from Syria in Turkey slammed the Palestinian Embassy for complicating aid-distribution procedures after the embassy ruled that identity documents must be shown to receive aids. Dozens of families |
2017-06-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Daraa HostilitiesPalestinian refugee Basel Khalil AlMesri was pronounced dead in the bloody clashes between the Syrian government forces and the opposition outfits near the Air Force Intelligence facility, east of Daraa |
2017-06-16 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Hits Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees, AlSadd Road with Internationally-Prohibited WeaponsThe Syrian government forces have stepped up onslaughts on Daraa Camp and its surrounding villages using internationally prohibited weapons. Reporting from the scene, dozens of surface-to-surface missiles slammed into Daraa |
2017-06-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 14, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,519 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-15 | View |
Cash, In-Kind Aids Handed Over to Palestinians from Syria in TurkeyThe Palestinian Embassy in Turkey, in partnership with IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, handed over cash aids and food baskets to a number of displaced Palestinian families from Syria in Turkey |
2017-06-15 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Break-of-Fast Meals to Palestinian Families in SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed 360 Iftar (break-of-fast) meals to a number of displaced Palestinian families in Syria. Families sheltered in Qudsaya received 250 meals and those sheltered in AlNeirab |
2017-06-15 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Step Up Barrel Attacks on Daraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesThe Russian and Syrian government fighter jets have stepped up onslaughts on Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees and the surrounding towns using barrels bombs and ground-to-ground missiles. AGPS field reporter |
2017-06-15 | View |
2 Palestinians Pronounced Dead in Daraa Car BlastPalestinian refugee Walid Suleiman AlAwadi and his brother Iyad Suleiman AlAwadi, sheltered in Tel Shehab village, in Daraa city, south of Syria, were pronounced dead after their cars blew up |
2017-06-15 | View |
16 Palestinians Killed in War-Ravaged Syria in May 201716 Palestinians from Syria died during May 2017, down from 27 in May 2016, AGPS documentation team found out. Rif Dimashq topped the list of casualties with six refugees, followed |
2017-06-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 13, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,514 Palestinians, including 463 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-14 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Receive Certificates in Programming from Dutch OrganizationFour Palestinian students from Syria in the Netherlands received certificates in electronics programming from Restart organization. Palestinians enrolled in the 2017 program received their diplomas with honors. The graduates will |
2017-06-14 | View |
UNRWA Announces Intention to Initiate Reconstruction of Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaSyria’s Minister of State for National Reconciliation Affairs, Ali Haidar, said, during a meeting with the head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) office |
2017-06-14 | View |
Overnight Clashes between ISIS and Jaysh AlIslam Rock Yarmouk’s Outer EdgesClashes flared up at predawn time on Tuesday between ISIS and Jaysh AlIslam in Yarmouk Camp after ISIS fighters detonated a heavy explosive device in AlBasatin area, between Yalda and |
2017-06-14 | View |
Syria’s Anti-Gov’t Forces Declare Daraa Camp and Environs Disaster ZonesFree Daraa Council declared the city and the surrounding villages disaster areas. A statement by Daraa Council declared AlYadouda, AlNueima, Umm AlMayadhen, Daraa AlBalad, AlSadd Road, and Daraa Camp disaster |
2017-06-14 | View |
3 Palestinian Refugees Killed in DaraaThree Palestinian refugees were killed in the raging Syrian warfare. Ahmed Ali AlSabarouji, a resident of AlMuzeireeb town, was pronounced dead on Monday in violent clashes between the opposition battalions |
2017-06-14 | View |
AGPS Condemns Deadly Offensives on Palestinians Sheltered in Daraa, Calls for Saving Wounded CiviliansAGPS condemns, in the strongest terms, the deadly onslaughts targeting Palestinian refugee camps and the incessant human rights violations perpetrated against the Palestinian refugee community in war-ravaged Syria. AGPS calls |
2017-06-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 12, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,514 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 100 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-13 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Aids to Palestinian Families in AlZeina ValleyThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed 189 food baskets to Palestinian refugees from Syria, mostly orphans, the elderly, and people with special needs, in AlZeina Valley, south of Lebanon. The move |
2017-06-13 | View |
Palestinian Resident of AlAydeen Camp Locked Up in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 4th Year RunningA 33-year-old Palestinian refugee Mootaz Mohamed Bakr, from Aleppo-based AlAydeen Camp in Homs, has been held in Syrian government lock-ups for the fourth year running. AGPS kept record of the |
2017-06-13 | View |
Displaced Residents of Handarat Camp Appeal for Reconstruction, Safe Access to Their HomesActivists and civilians sheltered in Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, appealed, in letters emailed to AGPS, to all concerned parties and UNRWA to work on reconstructing the camp and granting civilians |
2017-06-13 | View |
Gov’t Delegation Pledges Reconstruction of Khan AlSheih CampReporting from Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, AGPS news correspondent said Syrian government delegates popped in the camp on Monday. The delegation included Rif Dimashq governor |
2017-06-13 | View |
Daraa Camp, AlSadd Road hit with Barrel Bombs, Incendiary NapalmThe Syrian regime army has stepped onslaughts on Daraa Camp and its environs, AGPS field correspondent reported on Monday. As of Monday morning, the Syrian regime forces have dropped 16 |
2017-06-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 11, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,513 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-12 | View |
Food Baskets Distributed to Palestinians from Syria in AlBadawi CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent Society distributed food baskets to a number of Palestinian families from Syria in AlBadawi Camp, in the Lebanese city of Tripoli. The move, sponsored by the |
2017-06-12 | View |
Palestinian Child Kidnapped by Syrian Gov’t ForcesA 15-year-old Palestinian child Jihad Ata Dwei’er was kidnapped on Saturday, June 10, by the Syrian government forces from his family home in Khan AlSheih Camp. At least four children |
2017-06-12 | View |
Overnight Clashes Rock Yarmouk CampViolent clashes flared up in Palestine and AlSporat streets in Yarmouk Camp between AlKara’in battalion and pro-government troops. At the same time, a flock of fighter jets kept hovering over |
2017-06-12 | View |
Two Palestinian Brothers Killed in TadmurTwo Palestinian brothers—Ahmed and Fayez Mansour—were pronounced dead on May 23, 2017 during clashes between the pro-government Liwaa AlQuds battalion and ISIS militias in Syria’s central district of Tadmur. The |
2017-06-12 | View |
Daraa Residents Sound Alarm over Tragic Humanitarian Situation Due to Simmering HostilitiesResidents of Daraa Camp and AlMenshiya have appealed to all humanitarian institutions to urgently step in and rally round the homeless civilians who have been displaced from Daraa city. The |
2017-06-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 10, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,511 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-11 | View |
Situation in Daraa, Yarmouk Camps Exacerbated by Water CrisisResidents of Yarmouk and Daraa camps have launched cries for help over the acute water crisis, saying they have been forced to drink water spouting from contaminated artesian wells. Speaking |
2017-06-11 | View |
Palestinian Minor Killed While Fighting alongside Syrian Gov’t Troops15-year-old Palestinian minor Ibrahim Mahmoud Mi’ari was pronounced dead after he was forced by the pro-government Liwa AlQuds battalion to join bloody confrontations against the opposition outfits. Around 500 fighters |
2017-06-11 | View |
For 5th Day Running, Syrian Gov’t Forces Strike Daraa Camp with Missiles, Barrel BombsReporting from southern Damascus, AGPS news reporter said the Syrian government forces renewed onslaughts on Daraa Camp and AlSadd Road using barrel bombs and missiles. The government fighter jets struck |
2017-06-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 9, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,511 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-10 | View |
450 Food Baskets Handed Over to Palestinian Families South of DamascusThe Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with Tariq AlHayat Association, distributed 450 food baskets to Palestinian families in southern Damascus. Hundreds of Palestinian families fled Yarmouk Camp to nearby towns |
2017-06-10 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Demands Appointment of Palestinian Refugee Delegates for Projected NegotiationsThe Syrian government forces tasked the political committee in southern Damascus to appoint delegates to speak up for the Palestinian refugee community south of Damascus during a projected round of |
2017-06-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Offensive by Coalition Forces South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Kasem AlZinghari, nicknamed Abu Mohamed AlMakdisi and sheltered in Daraa Camp, was killed on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, in an offensive launched by the US-led coalition forces on |
2017-06-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed as Syrian Gov’t Renews Onslaughts on Daraa CampPalestinian refugee Hassan Khamis was pronounced dead after the Syrian government forces targeted Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees and AlSadd Road, south of Syria, with dozens of surface-to-surface missiles and |
2017-06-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 8, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,509 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-09 | View |
Collective Break-of-Fast Dinner Held for Palestinians from Syria in Southern TurkeyA collective break-of-fast dinner was held by the Islamic Organization for Relief of Orphans and the Poor in 1948 Occupied Palestine, in partnership with Khayra Ummah Organization. 300 Palestinian families |
2017-06-09 | View |
Meals Distributed to Palestinian Families South of DamascusThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed 200 suhur meals (an Islamic term referring to the predawn meal consumed by Muslims before fasting) to displaced Palestinian families in Yalda, Babila, and Beit |
2017-06-09 | View |
Palestinians among Several Migrants Arrested by Turkish Authorities on Borders with GreeceA few days earlier, the Turkish gendarmerie in the northwestern Turkish province of Edirne arrested 124 migrants as they tried to cross the Turkish borders on way to Greece. Turkish |
2017-06-09 | View |
Daraa Residents Launch Distress SignalsCivilians stranded in Daraa Camp called on all the warring actors, UNRWA, and the Palestine Liberation Organization to work on granting them safe shelters. The residents further pushed for securing |
2017-06-09 | View |
Civilians Pronounced Dead as Daraa Camp and AlSadd Road Come Under Heavy ShellingOnslaughts on AlSadd Road, in Daraa, claimed the lives of two people and left others wounded. Reporting from southern Damascus, AGPS news correspondent said the Syrian government forces struck AlSadd |
2017-06-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 7, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,509 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-08 | View |
Palestinians Sheltered in Daraa Enduring Abject ConditionsPalestinian refugees in Daraa have been grappling with a dire situation due to the dramatic increase in food prices and rental fees, along with the acute dearth in much-needed items |
2017-06-08 | View |
Civilians Displaced from Khan AlSheih Camp Launch Cry for HelpHundreds of civilians displaced from Khan AlSheih Camp to the northern Syrian province of Idlib sounded distress signals over the abject living conditions they have been made to endure in |
2017-06-08 | View |
16 Palestinians from Syria Killed in May 201716 Palestinians from Syria died during May 2017, 13 among whom were fatally gunned down while two others died under shelling. Another refugee was killed in a sniper attack. Rif |
2017-06-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 6, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,508 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-07 | View |
Gov’t Forces Allow Retreat of Former Chief of Tahrir AlSham and His Family from Southern DamascusInformed sources told AGPS that the Syrian government allowed on Thursday the former Emir (chief) of Tahrir AlSham Commission, Abu Jihad AlFourani, and his family, a safe access out of |
2017-06-07 | View |
Palestinian Sheltered in Yarmouk Camp Killed in Raging WarfarePalestinian refugee Muneer Askoul succumbed to the deadly wounds inflicted by an onslaught, believed to be Russian, on Tafas town, in Daraa’s western suburbs. The casualty was forcibly deported from |
2017-06-07 | View |
AGPS: 96 Palestinians from Syria Killed on Way to EuropeA report released by AGPS earlier this week found out that 96 Palestinian refugees from Syria died on way to Europe during the period between July 2012 and April 2017 |
2017-06-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 5, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,507 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-06 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Wadah Mahmoud Hussein Released from Gov’t JailPalestinian refugee Wadah Mahmoud Hussein, from Khan AlSheih Camp, was released from Syrian government jails. Hussein, a greengrocer in Khan AlSheih, was arrested at the government-run Baghdad checkpoint in Damascus |
2017-06-06 | View |
Shelling Hits Yarmouk Camp, Water Cut off for 1,000 DaysA round of mortar shells slammed into Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. A couple of days earlier, the regime forces attacked Palestine Street and Sports Street with mortar shells and |
2017-06-06 | View |
Onslaughts Rock Daraa Camp and VicinitiesDaraa Camp for Palestinian refugees and its environs were struck with ground-to-ground missiles and barrel bombs. AGPS news correspondent said over the past couple of days the camp had come |
2017-06-06 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Khan Dannoun Camp Killed South of SyriaPalestinian refugee Nabil Joud, a resident of Khan Dannoun Camp, was killed in the rampant hostilities rocking Daraa province, south of Syria. AGPS kept record of the death of 3 |
2017-06-06 | View |
AGPS Releases Documentary Report Entitled “Palestinians of Syria and the Road to Europe: A Journey of Pain and HopeA thorough report documenting the situation of the Palestinians of Syria was released by AGPS under the title: “Palestinians of Syria and the Road to Europe: A Journey of Pain |
2017-06-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 4, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,506 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-05 | View |
Imam of AlHusseiniya Camp Mosque Held in Syrian Lock-UpPalestinian refugee Moad Adnan AlKhatib, sheltered in AlHusseiniya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, has been held in government prisons since December 1, 2012. AlKhatib was a student of |
2017-06-05 | View |
Three Palestinian Students Kidnapped by Gov’t ForcesThree Palestinian students sheltered in Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, were kidnapped by the Syrian government troops on their way to take exams in Artouz on |
2017-06-05 | View |
Heavy Shelling Rocks Daraa Camp, AlSadd RoadThe Syrian government forces struck Daraa Camp and AlSadd Road with barrel bombs and surface-to-surface missiles. Heavy smokes emanating from the scene appeared on live snapshots taken by on-the-spot reporters |
2017-06-05 | View |
On International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression . . . 220 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaA report released by AGPS on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression kept record of the death of 220 Palestinian children due to war-related incidents in Syria |
2017-06-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 3, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,506 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-04 | View |
Tension Flares in Southern Damascus following Reports on Gov’t’s Imminent TakeoverOvernight on Saturday, reports emerged on the intent of the government troops to creep into southern Damascus, mostly into areas led by the opposition. Activists spoke out against the state |
2017-06-04 | View |
Tahrir AlSham Fighter Allowed Access Out of AlKadam Neighborhood to Idlib with His FamilyA fighter from Tahrir AlSham Commission (formerly known as AlNusra Front) and his family were allowed access into Idlib through government checkpoints. The retreat, carried out under the supervision of |
2017-06-04 | View |
Onslaughts Rock Daraa Camp, AlSadd Road South of SyriaThe Syrian government forces struck Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees south of Syria with three ground-to-ground missiles, a couple of days after the camp was hit with barrel bombs. The |
2017-06-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 2, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,506 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-03 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Aids in Daraa, AlMuzeireebThe Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with a number of relief institutions, distributed, despite the unabated onslaughts, food baskets and meals to Palestinian refugees sheltered in Daraa Camp, south of |
2017-06-03 | View |
Fatah AlIntifada Fighter Killed in Rampant WarfareFatah AlIntifada Movement, affiliated with the Syrian government, announced on its Facebook page the death of Hasan Mohamed Hussein as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces in Yarmouk Camp |
2017-06-03 | View |
Pro-Syria Gov’t Parties: Withdrawal of AlNusra, ISIS from Yarmouk Camp Just Round the CornerReports have emerged on the imminent retreat of ISIS and AlNusra Front from Yarmouk Camp, shortly after a number of wounded AlNusra affiliates retreated to Idlib as part of the |
2017-06-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: June 1, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,506 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-02 | View |
Palestine Red Crescent Denies It Distributed Rotten Food to Palestinians from Syria in AlBadawi CampThe Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Lebanon denied that it had distributed rotten food to the Palestinians from Syria in AlBadawi Camp during the first and second days of Ramadan |
2017-06-02 | View |
ISIS South of Damascus Releases Member of Palestinian Popular CommissionMember of the Palestinian popular commission Abu Saleh Fatyan and civil defense chief in the camp Abu Quteiba were released by ISIS in southern Damascus after they were kidnapped a |
2017-06-02 | View |
Shelling, Clashes Rock Yarmouk Camp, 4 Wounded AlNusra Affiliates Leave with Their FamiliesA government onslaught hit Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. A couple of days earlier, violent clashes burst out between Tahrir AlSham and ISIS in Haifa Street. Light and medium weapons |
2017-06-02 | View |
PLA Fighter Killed in Raging Warfare, Another Released in Swap DealPalestinian refugee Mahmoud Ahmed Taleb AlZinghari, from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), was killed as he fought alongside the government forces in Syria. AGPS documented the death of 202 PLA |
2017-06-02 | View |
Daraa Camp Hit with Explosive BarrelsThe Syrian government forces on Wednesday struck Daraa Camp with barrel bombs, resulting in heavy material damage. 80% of Daraa buildings have been reduced to rubble in the rampant warfare |
2017-06-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 31, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,505 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-06-01 | View |
Food Baskets Distributed to Residents of Yarmouk CampJafra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development in southern Damascus continues to distribute food boxes to families stranded in Yarmouk and those displaced from the camp to nearby towns. Hundreds |
2017-06-01 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Children’s Milk to Families Displaced from YarmoukThe Palestinian Charity Commission continues to distribute children’s milk to a number of families displaced from Yarmouk Camp in Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem. The move makes part of ongoing |
2017-06-01 | View |
Norway Pledges Reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp InfrastructureNorwegian delegate in Damascus expressed Norway’s readiness to help reconstruct the infrastructure of besieged Yarmouk Camp in partnership with UNRWA and the Syrian government after all armed militias retreat from |
2017-06-01 | View |
462 People Tortured to Death among 3,505 Palestinian Refugees Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS documented the death of 3,505 Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria, 1,141 among whom as a result of shelling. 873 refugees died in ongoing clashes between the regime |
2017-06-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 30, 2017 Statistics and NumbersPalestinians of Syria: May 30, 2017 Statistics: •At least 3,504 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in |
2017-05-31 | View |
Khayra Ummah Charity Distributes Aids to 100 Palestinian Families from Syria in TurkeyAGPS, Turkey Khayra Ummah Organization distributed household wares donated by the International Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) to 100 Palestinian families from Syria in the Turkish city of Kilis. According to |
2017-05-31 | View |
Germany, Greece Agree to Hinder Refugee Family ReunificationAGPS, London Greece and Germany have agreed to slow the reunification of refugee families divided between the two nations during their scramble to safety, according to a leaked letter published |
2017-05-31 | View |
AlSbeina Residents Denied Access to Their Homes since 2013AGPS, Rif Dimashq Residents of AlSebeina Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have been denied access to their homes via government-run checkpoints since November 7, 2013. Bloody hostilities between |
2017-05-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee wounded in Pro-Gov’t BattlesAGPS, Aleppo Palestinian refugee Hamada Dakour, a resident of AlNeirab Camp and a member of AlQuds Brigade, sustained wounds as he fought alongside the Syrian government forces in Tadmur city |
2017-05-31 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in AlBadawi Camp Slam Red Crescent over Rotten MealsAGPS, Lebanon Tension has been running high in AlBadawi Camp, in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, where Palestinian refugees from Syria said the Palestinian Red Crescent at Safad clinic |
2017-05-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Pro-Gov’t BattlesAGPS, Deraa The central committee of the Palestinian National Liberation Movement—Fatah AlIntifada—affiliated with the Syrian government announced, on its Facebook page, the death of the Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ismail Mohamed |
2017-05-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 29, 2017 Statistics and NumbersPalestinians of Syria: May 29, 2017 Statistics: •At least 3,504 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in |
2017-05-30 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes 32 Orphan AllowancesAGPS, Southern Syria The Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with Khayra Ummah organization, distributed, on Sunday, allowances to 32 Palestinian orphans registered with the commission |
2017-05-30 | View |
Food Baskets Distributed to Yarmouk’s Displaced Community in YaldaAGPS, Southern Damascus Jafra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development in southern Damascus distributed food baskets to the residents of Yarmouk Camp. According to Jafra staff members, the move aims |
2017-05-30 | View |
Over 1,600 Palestinians Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian Lock-UpsAGPS, London Documentation Team said 1,604 Palestinians have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government lock-ups, among whom 99 female refugees. Reports have also emerged on dozens of cases |
2017-05-30 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Renews Onslaughts on AlSadd RoadAGPS, Daraa An onslaught by the Syrian government army on AlSadd Road, housing Palestinian families in Daraa, claimed the life of the Palestinian young man Majdi Bassam AlSheini and resulted |
2017-05-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 28, 2017 Statistics and Numbers•At least 3,502 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. •Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-05-29 | View |
Health Contract to Exonerate Palestinian Workers from Syria from 50% of Treatment FeesAGPS, Lebanon Assembly of Palestinian Workers from Syria reached a medical cooperation agreement with Dr. Luay Mohamed, a pediatrician and general practitioner in Ein AlHilweh Camp, south of Lebanon. The |
2017-05-29 | View |
Evening Meals Handed Over to Displaced Palestinian Families from Syria in Bekaa and Southern DamascusAGPS, Lebanon AlWafa Charity Cookery has started a campaign to provide Palestinian refugees from Syria in the Lebanese Bekaa Valley and in Yarmouk Camp, among other areas south of Damascus |
2017-05-29 | View |
Sporadic Clashes Flare Up Between ISIS, Tahrir AlSham in YarmoukAGPS, Southern Damascus Violent clashes flared up on Sunday between ISIS and Tahrir AlSham battalion (formerly known as AlNusra Front) in AlThalatheen Street, in Yarmouk. Light and medium weapons and |
2017-05-29 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Raging HostilitiesAGPS, Rif Dimashq Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Mohamed Youssef Abu Ria, a resident of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq, died as he took part in the unabated |
2017-05-29 | View |
196 Palestinians Died Due to Blockade, Medical Neglect since Outburst of Syria WarfareAGPS, London AGPS documented the death of 196 Palestinian refugees, mostly in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, as a result of medical neglect and undernourishment inflicted by the tough blockade. A |
2017-05-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 27, 2017 Statistics and Numbers•At least 3,502 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. •Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-05-28 | View |
Olive Leafs Campaign Kicks off to Assist Refugees Stranded in AthensAGPS, Greece Jafra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development embarked on a so-called “Olive Leafs” campaign to provide refugees stranded in the Greek city of Athens with food aids. Hundreds |
2017-05-28 | View |
Yarmouk Students Return to Yalda After End of ExamsAGPS, Rif Dimashq Basic education enrollees and their supervisors regained access to Yarmouk Camp and southern Damascus shelters through Yalda town after they took the 2016-17 exam round. 150 students |
2017-05-28 | View |
Pro-Syria Gov’t Families Grab Palestinian Homes in AlHusseiniya CampAGPS, Rif Dimashq Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlHusseiniya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, said Shiite families affiliated with the Syrian regime held sway over their homes. The displaced Palestinian families slammed |
2017-05-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 26, 2017 StatisticsPalestinians of Syria: May 26, 2017 Statistics: •At least 3,502 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in |
2017-05-27 | View |
Palestinian Student from Syria Wins Best War Footage Competition at Dutch SchoolsAGPS, Netherlands Palestinian student from Syria Tasnim Ahmed Tarshahani won the first award at the best war footage competition held at Netherlands schools. Tasnim, formerly sheltered in Aleppo, is expected |
2017-05-27 | View |
Palestinians Deported from Khan AlSheih Camp to Idlib Slam UNRWA’s ApathyAGPS, Idlib Dozens of Palestinian refugee families forcibly deported from Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, to Idlib have launched a cry for help over their deteriorating |
2017-05-27 | View |
Two Palestinian Girls Kidnapped by Syrian Gov’t Forces on Way to Daraa to Receive Cash AidsAGPS, Southern Syria AGPS news correspondent said two Palestinian girls, sheltered in AlMuzeireeb town, were kidnapped by the Syrian government troops on Friday on their way to Daraa to receive |
2017-05-27 | View |
Onslaughts Rock AlSadd Road Housing Palestinian FamiliesAGPS, Daraa A ground-to-ground missile rocked AlSadd Road, housing Palestinian families south of Syria. The onslaught resulted in heavy material damage and in a state of panic among women and |
2017-05-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 25, 2017 Statistics and NumbersPalestinians of Syria: May 25, 2017 Statistics: •At least 3,502 Palestinians, including 462 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in |
2017-05-26 | View |
50 Food Boxes Distributed to Palestinian Families from Syria in Bekaa ValleyAGPS, Lebanon 50 food boxes were handed over to a number of Palestinian families from Syria in Bekaa Valley, in central Lebanon. 600 families, out of 10,000 Palestinian families |
2017-05-26 | View |
Jafra Foundation Provides Families Displaced from Yarmouk with Relief AssistanceAGPS, Rif Dimashq Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development, south of Damascus, continues to provide families displaced from Yarmouk to Yalda, Beit Sahem, and Babila with relief services. A clean-up |
2017-05-26 | View |
Hamas Issues Annual Report on Palestinians from Syria in LebanonAGPS, Lebanon Hamas Office for Refugee Affairs issued its fourth annual report on the situation of the Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon for 2016. The report examines the precarious social |
2017-05-26 | View |
Amnesty International Slams Sweden over Complicated Family Reunification ProceduresAGPS, London Amnesty International slammed, in a report issued on May 19, the Swedish authorities for complicating family reunification procedures for migrants from Syria. Amnesty said Sweden has opted for |
2017-05-26 | View |
Palestinian Child Killed in Raging Hostilities South of SyriaAGPS, Daraa 11-year-old Palestinian girl Aynaa Khaldoun Abu Nabout succumbed to wounds inflicted by a round of fresh clashes between the government troops and the opposition outfits in AlKashif neighborhood |
2017-05-26 | View |
Numbers and statistics on May 24, 2017Palestinians of Syria: May 24, 2017 Statistics: •At least 3,501 Palestinians, including 461 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in |
2017-05-25 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinians from Syria Enduring Abject Conditions in GreeceAGPS, Greece Palestinian refugees from Syria sheltered on Greek islands have sounded distress signals over the exacerbated humanitarian conditions they have been subjected to. Palestinian refugees in Greek said they |
2017-05-25 | View |
Palestine Charity Launches Ramadan Basket Campaign for Palestinians in SyriaAGPS, Syria The Palestine Charity Commission embarked on a so-called “Ramadan Basket” campaign for the Palestinians of Syria. The move aims to provide 5,000 Palestinian refugee family in war-torn |
2017-05-25 | View |
Khan AlSheih Residents Speak Up for Palestinians in Israeli JailsAGPS, Khan Alsheih Camp Residents of Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, joined on Wednesday a series of events staged in solidarity with the Palestinian hunger striking |
2017-05-25 | View |
Missiles Hit AlWafideen CampAGPS, AlWafideen Camp Rocket-propelled grenades slammed into AlWafideen Camp, housing a number of Palestinian families. Located some 20 kilometers away from Damascus, AlWafideen Camp has been subjected to a security |
2017-05-25 | View |
Children Make UP 26% of Palestinians Killed on Migration RoadAGPS, London Children make up 26,04% of Palestinian victims who died as they fled the Syrian territories; 73,96% are adults, AGPS found out The list of casualties includes |
2017-05-25 | View |
Tension Running High in Yarmouk Camp as ISIS Gears Up to RetreatTension has been running high in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees after reports have emerged on the anticipated retreat of ISIS to its strongholds east of Syria. Activists raised concerns |
2017-05-24 | View |
40% of AlHusseinya Residents Denied Access to Their HomesAGPS, AlHusseinya Camp Speaking with AGPS, activists said 40% of the residents of the AlHusseiniya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have been prevented from returning to their homes |
2017-05-24 | View |
Palestinian Nurse Bassel Omar Held in Syrian Jails for Over 3 YearsAGPS, London Palestinian nurse Bassel Hassan Omar, aged 38, has been held in Syrian government lock-ups since March 7, 2013. Bassel was kidnapped by the government forces from AlMujtahid Hospital |
2017-05-24 | View |
Palestinian Elderly Woman from Syria Detained at Rafic Hariri AirportAGPS, Beirut The Palestinian elderly woman Maysar Sakhneini has been detained by the Lebanese authorities at Rafic Hariri International Airport on her way back from Saudi Arabia. The Lebanese authorities |
2017-05-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 24, 2017 StatisticsPalestinians of Syria: May 24, 2017 Statistics: •At least 3,501 Palestinians, including 461 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. •1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in |
2017-05-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 22, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,501 Palestinians, including 461 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-05-23 | View |
Free Medical Day to Be Held for Palestinians from Syria in SidonAlBunyan Clinic in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon declared Tuesday a free medical day for the displaced Palestinian and Syrian refugees diagnosed with digestive disorders, among other diseases. The |
2017-05-23 | View |
Rally in Daraa Camp in Solidarity with Palestinian Detainees in Israeli JailsA rally was staged on Sunday by the General Commission for Palestinian Refugees-Daraa Office, in partnership with Masir Group, in support for the Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails and for |
2017-05-23 | View |
3 Palestinian Relatives Held in Syrian Jails Since 2013Three members of the Palestinian AlJamal family have been held in Syrian jails since 2013. The detainees were kidnapped from the AlSbeina checkpoint on August 29, 2013. The detainees’ family |
2017-05-23 | View |
ISIS, Jaysh AlIslam Swap Captives South of DamascusA prisoner swap deal was reportedly struck on Sunday between ISIS and Jaysh AlIslam at the Uruba-Beirut Street checkpoint in Yarmouk. Abu Firas AlShami, from Jaysh AlIslam, was released by |
2017-05-23 | View |
ISIS Gears Up to Leave Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian RefugeesOn-the-spot observers in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, said ISIS militias have been evacuating their sites in the area. At the same time, a number of ISIS fighters have retreated |
2017-05-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 21\05\2017The AGPS documented 3501 Palestinian victims, including 461 women. 1603 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 99 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-22 | View |
Al Khayriiah Provide Financial Aid to the Palestinians of Syria in Wadi Al Zaina in LebanonIn Lebanon, Al Khairiiah for the Relief of the Palestinian people, in cooperation with Alirshad wal Islah community, distributed financial aid for the Palestinian Syrian children who were displaced at |
2017-05-22 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Female Student Obtained Master Degree from Columbia University for Media in New YorkIn the United States of America, the Palestinian refugee, “Reham Isam Alkusi”, from the Yarmouk camp, and originally from the town of Al-Ja'unah in Palestine, received her MSc in |
2017-05-22 | View |
The Syrian Security Continues to Detain the Palestinian Youth Tareq Al Saleh for the Fifth Year respectivelyThe Syrian regime continues to detain the Palestinian refugee, “Tariq al-Saleh” for the fifth year without knowing his fate. He was arrested at a Syrian checkpoint in the city of |
2017-05-22 | View |
The Syrian Regime Involve Dozens of Palestinian Fighters in Its Battles with ISISOur correspondent north of Syria reported that the Syrian regime began to include the members of the pro-regime "Jerusalem Brigade in his battles against ISIS in the areas of Deir |
2017-05-22 | View |
ISIS in Yarmouk Camp Informs its Members and Civilians of Migration from the AreaThe AGPS correspondent south of Damascus reported that ISIS in the Yarmouk camp informed its fighters, through wireless devices, that "immigration is obligatory" about their exit from the region. The |
2017-05-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: May 20, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,500 Palestinians, including 461 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,603 Palestinian refugees, including 99 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-05-21 | View |
Residents of AlRaml Camp Grappling with Security Crackdowns, Price LeapResidents of AlRaml Camp in Latakia continue to sound distress signals over the dire conditions they have been made to endure in the area due to the lack of financial |
2017-05-21 | View |
462 Palestinians Tortured to Death in Syrian PenitentiariesPalestinian refugee Faraj Hilweh, the father of two children, was tortured to death in Syrian government lock-ups after he was kidnapped in December 2012 in Harsata, in Rif Dimashq. The |
2017-05-21 | View |
ISIS Tightens Grip on Yarmouk Camp, Steps Up Clashes with Tahrir AlShamReporting from southern Damascus, AGPS news correspondent said ISIS has tightened grip on the Uruba checkpoint, set up between blockaded Yarmouk Camp and Yalda town. AGPS reporter quoted Yarmouk residents |
2017-05-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 19\05\2017The AGPS documented 3500 Palestinian victims, including 461 women. 1603 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 99 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-20 | View |
Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and the Golf States Continue to Put Obstacles for the Entry of the Palestinian Syrian Refugee to their Lands.Syria surrounding countries still ban the entry of the Palestinian Syrian refugees to its lands though the bad security situation in Syria, which puts the life of the refugee fleeing |
2017-05-20 | View |
Clashes Broke out Southern Yarmouk Camp with the Opposition, which Resulted in some Deaths from ISIS, ISIS Established a School to Recruit ChildrenIn Southern Damascus, AGPS correspondent reported that violent clashes broke out between ISIS and Al Islam Army, an Opposition Armed Group, in south of Yarmouk Camp, he added that an |
2017-05-20 | View |
The Regime Targets Neighborhoods of the Palestinian Families Southern SyriaAl Kashif neighborhood and Al Sad Road neighborhood, which contains Palestinian refugee groups in Der’aa, was exposed to bombing with mortar shells that led to victims and mass destruction with |
2017-05-20 | View |
The Number of the Palestinian Refugee Victims’ Toll in Syria Raised to 3500 including 461 Died due to TortureAGPS Documentation and Monitoring Team confirmed that it documented to date 3500 Palestinian Syrians, who died due to the ongoing war in Syria. The bombing led to the death of |
2017-05-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 18\05\2017The AGPS documented 3500 Palestinian victims, including 461 women. 1603 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 99 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-19 | View |
Announcing Operating free orthopedic Surgical Operations for the Palestinian Syrian Children in LebanonThe Palestine Red Crescent Society in Lebanon – Safad Hospital in cooperation with the Qatar Red Crescent, the Palestine Children Relief and the American Syrian Medical Society declared the arrival |
2017-05-19 | View |
The Syrian Regime Targets Al-Muzareeb Town in Der’aa Suburb with several Mortar ShellsIn Southern Syria, the Syrian Regime targeted Al Muzareeb town in Der’aa western Suburb with several mortar shells. The AGPS correspondent confirmed that the Regime targeted Al Muzareeb with 8 |
2017-05-19 | View |
Bombing and Clashes in Yarmouk Camp DamascusThe AGPS correspondent reported that violent clashes broke out between ISIS and Al Sham Liberation Organization yesterday. The Clashes were due to the ISIS attempt to invade Haifa street, where |
2017-05-19 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugee Die in Syria, one of them due to Al-Tal Siege in Damascus SuburbTwo Palestinian Syrian refugees died due to the continuance of the war events in Syria, on 18-4-2017, the refugee Omar Helweh died due to the absence of medicine because of |
2017-05-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 17\05\2017The AGPS documented 3498 Palestinian victims, including 461 women. 1603 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 99 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-18 | View |
Al-Khayriiah Distributes Food Parcels to the Palestinian Syrian Families at Wadi Al ZainaRelief Projects, Al-Khayriiah Association for the Relief of the Palestinian People, in cooperation with Al-Irshad and Al-Islah Association, distributed 200 food parcels to the displaced Palestinian Syrian families in Wadi |
2017-05-18 | View |
Palestinians Southern Syria still Suffering amid UNRWA Failing to Perform its DutiesThe AGPS correspondent southern Syria confirmed that the Palestinian refugees in Southern Syria live in difficult humanitarian situations; he added that cities and towns of Der’aa governorate, specially Der’aa camp |
2017-05-18 | View |
It’s been one Year since the Tuesday Massacre in Syria, which Claimed the lives of 5 Palestinian Refugees from Khan Al Shieh CampIt has been a year since the Syrian Army and Security forces committed a massacre against civilians from Khan Al Sheih Camp’s residents. On 17 May 2016, the Syrian regime |
2017-05-18 | View |
Violent Overnight Strikes Target the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusIn Southern Damascus, violent overnight bombing targeted separate parts of the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, where Palestine street was targeted with heavy shells that caused huge damage to the |
2017-05-18 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria Complain of UNRWA Partial Deductions of their Monthly AllowanceA number of Palestinian Syrian Refugees in Lebanon complain of the UNRWA unjustified partial deductions of their monthly allowance, where UNRWA deducts 100 thousand Lebanese Pound, about 6$, monthly from |
2017-05-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 16\05\2017The AGPS documented 3498 Palestinian victims, including 461 women. 1603 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 99 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-17 | View |
UNRWA Fills ATM Cards for Palestinians of Syria in LebanonIn Lebanon, UNRWA filled the ATM cards of the Palestinians Syrian refugees in Lebanon as 100$ for house rent for each Palestinian Syrian refugee family, food allowance 40 thousand Lebanese |
2017-05-17 | View |
The Regime’s Forces Target Al Masheyya Neighborhood and Al Sad Road in Deraa with Mortar ShellsIn Der’aa, Al Masheyya Neighborhood and Al Sad Road, which includes a compound for the Palestinian refugees, were exposed to bombing with mortar shells without any casualties. Der’aa camp residents |
2017-05-17 | View |
Overnight Shelling Targets the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusOn Monday, Overnight shelling targets Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus that hits separate places in the camp, which led only to material damages coincided with violent clashes at |
2017-05-17 | View |
Palestinians Demand to Disclose the Fate of Detainees, after Leaks about Burning the Detainees’ Bodies in Sednaya PrisonFamilies of the Palestinian Syrian and the Syrian Detainees launched an appeal through AGPS for the United Nations and all the International and Humanitarian organizations to put pressure on the |
2017-05-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 15\05\2017The AGPS documented 3497 Palestinian victims, including 461 women. 1603 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 99 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-16 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria in Turkey are in Solidarity with the Prisoners and DetaineesOn Sunday, 14-5-2017, Palestinians of Syria in the Turkish City of Ghazi Antep organized a solidarity sit-in for the Palestinian detainees and prisoners in the Israeli Zionist prisons, in addition |
2017-05-16 | View |
The Syrian Security Continues Detaining the Refugee “Neda Mohammed” for the Fourth Year ConsecutivelyThe Syrian Regime continued to detain the Palestinian refugee “Nedal Ismile Mohammed” for the fourth year consecutively without determining his fate, and no news about him since he was detained |
2017-05-16 | View |
A Public Demonstration Southern Damascus, and Al Khayriiah Carries out an Exhibition of Al Nakba AnniversaryIn Southern Damascus, many Palestinian refugees participated in a march in Yarmouk camp south of Damascus to insure their right to return to their homeland Palestine and to condemn the |
2017-05-16 | View |
A Palestinian Family Died due to the International Allies Airstrikes on Al Tabaqa City Southern SyriaThe Palestinian Refugee, “Firas Mahmoud Bakeer” and his wife died on Monday due to an air raid by the warplanes of the International Allies on Al Tabaqa city in western |
2017-05-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 14\05\2017The AGPS documented 3497 Palestinian victims, including 461 women. 1602 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 99 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-15 | View |
The Syrian Regime Continues to Detain 5 Palestinian Refugees, Including 4 from Dawood FamilyThe Syrian Regime continues to detain five Palestinian refugees including four from Dawood family; they are: - Nour Ahmed Dwood, who was born in 1987 from Al Hajar Al |
2017-05-15 | View |
A Palestinian Female Student Excels Academically in her School in LebanonIn Lebanon, the Palestinian female student, “Besan Essam Khuza’I,” from Al Sayeda Zainab camp and displaced to Lebanon exceled academically in the 8th grade at Al Abrar school in |
2017-05-15 | View |
AlKhayriiah Distributes Food Aids at Khan Al Shieh and Aledin-Homs CampsAl Khayriiah for the Relief of the Palestinian People distributed 1300 food parcels to the residents of Khan Al Shieh camp for the Palestinian refugees in western Damascus Suburb, within |
2017-05-15 | View |
Unknown People Kidnap a Palestinian Refugee from Al Muzareeb TownIn southern Syria, Unknown armed men kidnapped the Palestinian Refugee, “Essam Al Kharroubi,”45 years, from Al Muzareeb town in Der’aa south of Syria. The AGPS correspondent said that armed |
2017-05-15 | View |
A Member of Al Jalil Forces, who are Affiliated to the Syrian Regime, was killed in Dair Al ZourThe Palestinian refugee, “Mohammed Saber Al Qasem,” died while he was participating in the ongoing fighting in Syria. AL Jalil forces, one of the pro-Syrian Regime Military Groups, announced |
2017-05-15 | View |
Clashes between ISIS and Al Sham Liberation Organization at the Yarmouk CampThe AGPS Correspondent south of Damascus said that clashes broke out yesterday between Al Sham Liberation Organization and ISIS in central of Hiafa and Yarmouk streets in the Besieged Yarmouk |
2017-05-15 | View |
89 Palestinians were Executed in Public, most of them were killed by the Syrian Regime ForcesThe AGPS announced that 89 Palestinian refugees were executed in public since the beginning of the ongoing conflict in Syria till 14-5-2017. The AGPS documentation and monitoring team clarified that |
2017-05-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 13\05\2017The AGPS documented 3495 Palestinian victims, including 455 women. 1602 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 99 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-14 | View |
Under the Title of “Palestinians of Syria between Two Nakbas”, the Maseer Group in Netherlands Commemorates the 69th of Al-Nakba AnniversaryIn Netherlands, the Palestinians of Syria Group that is called Maseer organized yesterday the 69th of Al- Nakba Anniversary in Rotterdam Netherland under the title” the Palestinians of Syria between |
2017-05-14 | View |
Activists Criticized the PLO and the NGOs for not being concerned with the Yarmouk Camp StudentsPalestinian activists criticized the PLO and the Organizations and associations in Yarmouk Damascus after leaving the Camps students, who left to pursue their studies, to walk on foot for long |
2017-05-14 | View |
ISIS Executed Civilians Limb Amputation at Yarmouk Camp in DamascusThe AGPS correspondent in southern Damascus reported that ISIS executed a limb amputation of the Palestinian man known as Abu Ras Al Badawi from Al Hajar Al Aswad residents in |
2017-05-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 12\05\2017The AGPS documented 3495 Palestinian victims, including 455 women. 1602 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 87 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-13 | View |
The Palestinian Elementary Students left to South Damascus to Perform their ExamsThe AGPS correspondent in South Damascus reported that the Elementary students, from the displaced people of Yarmouk camp in the surrounding towns, left to Damascus for performing their efficiency exams |
2017-05-13 | View |
Liberating a Female Detainee in an Exchange Agreement between the Syrian Army and the Islam ArmyThe AGPS Correspondent in South of Damascus reported that the Syrian Army released the Palestinian female with other 3 women in an exchange agreement between the Islam Army, one of |
2017-05-13 | View |
AGPS Declares the increase of the Toll Number of the Palestinian Detainees in the Syrian Prisons to 1602 after Launching the Detainees Documentation CampaignThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team insured that it documented 4500 Palestinian detainees in the Syrian Prisons. The documentation was through the documentation campaign that was launched by the AGPS |
2017-05-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 11\05\2017The AGPS documented 3494 Palestinian victims, including 455 women. 1602 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 87 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-12 | View |
More than 300 Palestinian Refugees were Missed since the War Started in SyriaThe AGPS Monitoring and Documentation Team documented 303 Palestinian refugees who were missing since the start of the war in Syria, including 38 women. The group reported that more than |
2017-05-12 | View |
Austria Issues First Judicial Sentence against a Palestinian Syrian Refugee Accused of War CrimesAn Austrian court sentenced the Palestinian Syrian refugee (B-B), from Al-Aedein camp in Homs, imprisonment for life in charges of committing war crimes in Syria. According to the BBC, Austria |
2017-05-12 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died while Fighting in SyriaThe Palestinian refugee "Rida Hassib Al-Masri" died while he was participating in the conflict in Syria. The Fatah Intifada movement, one of the pro-Syrian Regime Palestinian factions, declared his death |
2017-05-12 | View |
Great Resentment among Palestinians after the Victims of the Liberation Army in SyriaA large state of resentment among the Palestinian refugees in the Palestinian camps and compounds in and outside of Syria after the new victims of the PLA in Syria. The |
2017-05-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 10\05\2017The AGPS documented 3494 Palestinian victims, including 455 women. 1602 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 87 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-11 | View |
AGPS Declares Issueing a Documentary Report Titled as The Palestinians of Syria and the Road to Europe “Pain and Hope Journeys”AGPS declared to issue a new report that discusses the Palestinian refugees’ compulsory immigration to the European countries and the reasons that led them to go through this way, whether |
2017-05-11 | View |
ISIS Uses the Shops Roll Up Doors to Protect its members in Yarmouk CampThe AGPS correspondent reported that ISIS started to take the shops roll up doors in the Schools Street at the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees to use them to close |
2017-05-11 | View |
Burning some of Yarmouk Camp’s Houses and finding an ISIS member killed in his HouseIn south of Damascus, a few houses were burnt in the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees due to the continuous violent clashes between Al Nusra Front and ISIS yesterday, they |
2017-05-11 | View |
Activists Share Photos for the Spread of the PLA members near Yarmouk Camp EntranceActivists shared through facebook photos for the spread of the PLA members near Yarmouk Camp northern gate, in the area that is controlled by the Syrian Regime. A State of |
2017-05-11 | View |
Five PLA Officers Died in Damascus Suburb, which Raises the Victim’s Toll Number to 201Five Palestinian refugees from PLA died due to the ongoing conflict in Syria; they are: “Lieutenant “Amer Ouda, Hamza Ayman Husain, Ahmed Anas Darwish, Yaser Ammar Ahmed, and Ahmed Al |
2017-05-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 09\05\2017The AGPS documented 3489 Palestinian victims, including 455 women. 1602 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 455 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-10 | View |
Khan Danun Camp Citizens are Haunted by the Specter of the Transportation CrisisKhan Danun Camp citizens in Damascus suburb are haunted by the specter of the transportation crisis, where they become searching for a solution for the crisis since the beginning of |
2017-05-10 | View |
The Syrian Regime Continues to Detain Maher Darwish from Aledin Camp in Homs since 3rd of June 2015The Syrian Regime continues to detain the Palestinian refugee Maher Darwish”Abu Amed”, in his thirties, from Al Aedin camp since 3rd of June 2015 because he didn’t join the army |
2017-05-10 | View |
The child Mousa Samer Amayri, from Yarmouk camp, was missed 8 days agoThe child Mousa Samer Amayri,16 years from Yarmouk camp, was missed 8 days ago while going from home in Daf Al Shouk area on Wednesday, 3 May 2017 to |
2017-05-10 | View |
A Member of Al Sham Liberation Organization died Due to sniping by ISIS in Yarmouk CampMohammed Ahmed Al Hariri, a member of Al Sham Liberation Organization, died by an ISIS sniper in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus. It is mentioned that ISIS was |
2017-05-10 | View |
Turkey Detains Palestinians of Syria while Trying to Enter its TerritoriesThe Turkish forces detained the Palestinians of Syria Mohammed Mahmoud Abu Talib,22 years, and Khalil Khalid Shaban, 25 years, while they were trying to cross to the Turkish territories |
2017-05-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 08\05\2017The AGPS documented 3489 Palestinian victims, including 455 women. 1189 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 87 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-09 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Distributes Financial Aid to 500 Orphans in MuzareebIn cooperation with Shorouk Al-Shams Foundation, the Palestine Charity Committee distributed money to 500 orphans Muzareeb southern Syria on Sunday, 7\5\2017, at the Authority's headquarters, where a sum of |
2017-05-09 | View |
Diseases Spread among Civilians and Hundreds of Palestinians South of Damascus due to the Contaminated WaterSerious diseases spread in the southern region of the capital Damascus - Yalda, Babila, and Beit Samah, and affected children such as acute diarrhea and inflammation of the intestines and |
2017-05-09 | View |
ISIS Fortifies its Positions with the Beginning of Nusra Exiting form YarmoukThe AGPS correspondent in Yarmouk reported that fighting between ISIS and the "Sham Liberation Organization" is witnessing an intensive deployment of ISIS members, fortifications, and lifting of earth mounds, after |
2017-05-09 | View |
Two Members of Pro-Syrian Regime Jalili Forces DiedThe two Palestinians “Zuhair Hussein Alkamel” and “Abdulkareim Muhannad Abdo” died while fighting in Syria. Al Jalil forces, one of the pro-Syrian regime military groups, said that they were killed |
2017-05-09 | View |
The First Group of Nusra Leaves Yarmouk to Idlib within the Four Towns AgreementThe AGPS correspondent reported the start of the evacuation of the injuries of the Sham Liberation and their families from the Yarmouk camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus to |
2017-05-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 07\05\2017The AGPS documented 3488 Palestinian victims, including 455 women. 1189 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 87 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-08 | View |
The Regime Continues Detaining the Palestinian “Mahmoud Kunairi” Unrevealing his FateThe Syrian regime continues to arrest the Palestinian refugee "Mahmoud Kunairi" from the Yarmouk refugee camp south of Damascus unrevealing his fate. For their part, human rights activists reported the |
2017-05-08 | View |
Solidarity Sit-in for Prisoners Organized by Palestinians of Syria in GermanyPalestinians of Syria and the Palestinian community in Germany organized a solidarity vigil with the hunger striker in the Israeli prisons since April 17, in protest against the Israeli practices |
2017-05-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria who are Trapped in Greece: Continuous Suffering and Miserable Humanitarian ConditionsHundreds of Syrian refugees stranded in Greece are suffering from extremely harsh living conditions. They complain of medical negligence and lack of treatment and medicine. All roads between them and |
2017-05-08 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Distributes Money for 53 Orphans in MuzarebOn Saturday, July 6, 2015, Palestine Charity Committee distributed money for 53 orphans from Muzareeb. The Committee also distributed 2655 thousand Syrian pounds donated by the good people to be |
2017-05-08 | View |
Delay of Nusra Fighters Exit from YarmoukIn the Syrian capital, Damascus, and despite what was reported and confirmed yesterday by media sources close to the Syrian regime, about the beginning of exiting process of hundreds of |
2017-05-08 | View |
13 Palestinian Syrian Refugees Died during April 2017, while 22 Victims Died during the Same Month of 2016The AGPS Monitoring and Documentation Team documented about 133 victims who died during April 2017, while 22 refugees died during the same month of 20166 due to the continuing conflict |
2017-05-08 | View |
Most of Deraa Camp Residents were Displaced due to the Frequent Shelling and the Destruction of InfrastructureThe repeated bombardment of Daraa camp for the past five years has led to the displacement of many residents, to escape from the explosive barrels, rockets, and multiple missiles that |
2017-05-07 | View |
Resources Close to the Regime Talk about the Delay of Sham Liberation Fighters Exit from the Yarmouk CampIn the same context, media sources close to the Syrian regime reported that fighters of Sham Liberation Organization will postpone exiting with their families from Yarmouk camp until further notice |
2017-05-07 | View |
ISIS Terrifies Residents of Yarmouk by Whipping Sentences in PublicOur correspondent in Yarmouk camp confirmed that ISIS terrorized the remaining Palestinian families inside the camp, where it carried out several public whipping and defamation of several residents after being |
2017-05-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 06\05\2017The AGPS documented 3488 Palestinian victims, including 455 women. 1189 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 87 women. The Regular Army and the |
2017-05-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 05\05\2017The AGPS documented 3488 Palestinian victims, including 455 women. 1190 Palestinians are detained in the Syrian regime intelligence and security branches, including 87 women. The Regular Army and the PF-GC |
2017-05-06 | View |
“Qameh and Hannoun” Campaign Distributes Aid in Khan Al Shieh CampJafra Foundation distributed aid for the residents of Khan Al Shieh camp in the western suburb of Damascus within “Qameh and Hanoun” campaign. The campaign contained food packages, blankets, pillows |
2017-05-06 | View |
The Syrian Security Continues to Arrest the Refugee “Ahmed Alqasim” for the Fifth YearThe Syrian regime continues to detain the Palestinian refugee “Ahmed Mahmoud Alqasim,” who is from the Yarmouk camp, for the fifth year in a row without knowing his fate |
2017-05-06 | View |
Resources Close to the Syrian Regime Talk about a Military Solution against ISIS in the Yarmouk CampSources from Alquds Brigade, which is affiliated with the Syrian regime, confirmed that the Brigade was preparing to attack ISIS in the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus as part |
2017-05-06 | View |
ISIS Alerts in the Yarmouk Camp, and News of Preparations for New Clashes with NusraOur correspondent in the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus confirmed that there was an alert and suspicious actions of ISIS members in the Yarmouk camp, where these actions are believed |
2017-05-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 04, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,488 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,189 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-05-05 | View |
UNRWA Delivers Second Batch of 2017 Cash Assistance to Palestinian Refugees in AleppoPalestinian refugees in Aleppo received text messages from UNRWA notifying of the time and place for the delivery of the second batch of cash aids for 2017. Every family member |
2017-05-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Hussam AlRefa’i Held in Gov’t Jail for 3rd Year29-year-old Palestinian refugee Hussam Ali AlRefa’i, a resident of Yarmouk, has been held in Syrian penitentiaries for over three years. AlRefa’I was kidnapped by the regime troops on May 15 |
2017-05-05 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinians Sit for Exams South of DamascusOver 1,700 Syrian and Palestinian refugee students continue to sit for exams at AlJarmak alternative school in Yalda. The exams are carried out under the supervision of the Ministry |
2017-05-05 | View |
Gov’t Forces Strike AlSadd Road, in DaraaThe Syrian government forces struck residential buildings in AlSadd Road, in Daraa, with a ground-to-ground missile and mortar shells, resulting in heavy material damage. At the same time, clashes between |
2017-05-05 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Tighten Grip on Yarmouk, ISIS Bans Entry of FoodstuffISIS has tightened grip on areas led by Tahrir AlSham west of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. ISIS also prevented civilians from entering much-needed foodstuff to the |
2017-05-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 03, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,488 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,187 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-05-04 | View |
Palestinian Activists South of Damascus Stand Up for Palestinian Hunger Strikers in Israeli JailsActivists and civilians displaced from Yarmouk to southern Damascus rallied on Tuesday in solidarity with the Palestinian hunger strikers in Israeli jails. Exhibitions and short movies, among other cultural events |
2017-05-04 | View |
Simmering Clashes between ISIS, Tahrir AlSham Force Dozens of Palestinian Families Out of Yarmouk CampSimmering clashes have rocked Street 15, AlMadaris Street, Safad Street, and Haifa Street, in Yarmouk Camp, forcing dozens of families to evacuate their homes for fear of being killed in |
2017-05-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Onslaught by Coalition Forces on AlRiqaA Palestinian resident of AlNeirab Camp was killed in an attack by the coalition forces on AlTabaka city, in AlRikqa’s outskirts. His family appealed to AGPS to keep his name |
2017-05-04 | View |
13 Palestinians from Syria Killed in April 2017AGPS documented the death of 13 Palestinian refugees in April 2017, nine among whom were fatally gunned down and two others died under shelling. One refugee was killed in a |
2017-05-04 | View |
On World Press Freedom Day . . . . AGPS Documents Death of 17 Palestinian Journalists since Outbreak of Syrian ConflictOn the World Press Freedom Day, marked on May 3, AGPS said it kept record of the death of 17 Palestinian journalists since the outburst of deadly hostilities in March |
2017-05-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 02, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,487 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,187 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-05-03 | View |
Palestinian Brothers Mohamed and Saleh Akawi Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian JailsPalestinian brothers Mohamed and Saleh Akawi have gone missing since June 2013, after they were kidnapped by government troops deployed at AlBatikha checkpoint, set up on the access road to |
2017-05-03 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Claims Palestinian Refugees Die of Heart Attacks in PrisonFamilies of Palestinians tortured to death in Syrian government penitentiaries said they have been made to sign fraudulent documents and certificates issued by Tishreen Military Hospital and claiming that their |
2017-05-03 | View |
ISIS Massacres Force Palestinian Families Out of JilinSome 450 Palestinian families fled Jilin, in Daraa, south of Syria, for fear of being killed in ISIS massacres after ISIS-affiliated Khaled Ibn AlWalid battalion held sway over all buildings |
2017-05-03 | View |
Yarmouk Residents Call for Mass Rallies in Support for Palestinian Hunger Strikers in Israeli JailsCivilians and activists displaced from Yarmouk and those stranded in the camp called for a mass participation in e-campaigns staged in solidarity with the Palestinian hunger strikers in Israeli jails |
2017-05-03 | View |
Jaysh AlIslam Strikes ISIS Site in YarmoukAn attack by Jaysh AlIslam battalion on an ISIS site in AlUruba Street, between Yalda and Yarmouk Camp, claimed the life of an ISIS fighter. At the same time, simmering |
2017-05-03 | View |
My story: Tragedy of a refugee who lived the siege, tasted the bitterness of torment and pain of separation.From within the mounds of debris into which civilian homes have been turned in war-torn Syria emerges the story of 46-year-old Abu Mohammed, who has been a living witness to |
2017-05-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 01, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,487 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,187 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-05-02 | View |
On Labour Day: Assembly of Palestinian Workers from Syria in Lebanon Pledge Perpetual AssistanceThe Assembly of Palestinian Workers from Syria vowed, on the occasion of the International Labour Day, to intensify efforts in order to create more employment opportunities, secure loans for small-business |
2017-05-02 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Camp Launch Cry for Help over Spread of Rodents, InsectsResidents of AlNeirab Camp in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo have launched cries for help over the spread of lethal insects, rodents, and stink, inflicted by the contaminated water |
2017-05-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Muhannad Omar Enduring Mysterious Fate in Gov’t Jail for 5th YearPalestinian journalist Muhannad Mohamed Omar has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups for the fifth year running. Omar was kidnapped by the government troops from the office |
2017-05-02 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in Yarmouk, Death Toll Hits 3,487Two Palestinian refugees—Ali Khaled and Mohamed Mansour—were killed in blockaded Yarmouk Camp, bringing the death toll among the Palestinians of Syria to 3,487. Khaled, a resident of AlSbeina Camp |
2017-05-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 30, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,485 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,187 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-05-01 | View |
Palestinian Cartoonist Hani Abbas Takes Part in Geneva Book FairPalestinian caricaturist from Syria Hani Abbas read part of foreword to his novel, slated to be published in the near future. The novel sheds light on experiences he had gone |
2017-05-01 | View |
Security Turmoil Rocks AlBadawi CampThousands of Palestinians sheltered in AlBadawi Camp have launched cries for help over the security mayhem rocking the area. On Saturday, clashes flared up in AlBadawi Camp after gunmen from |
2017-05-01 | View |
ISIS Opens Roadblocks before Civilians West of YarmoukReporting from the area, AGPS news correspondent said ISIS militias have unblocked the access road out of and into western Yarmouk, allowing civilians to safely enter and leave zones controlled |
2017-05-01 | View |
Tahrir AlSham Leader Killed in YarmoukFormer emir (chief) of Tahrir AlSham battalion, called Abu Ibrahim, died of wounds he sustained in clashes with ISIS in Yarmouk Camp. |
2017-05-01 | View |
220 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn Syrian220 Palestinian children were pronounced dead in the raging Syrian warfare, according to AGPS statistics until April 2017. 70 children died as a result of the tough blockade imposed on |
2017-05-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 29, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,483 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,187 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-30 | View |
Children’s Milk Distributed in Yarmouk CampThe Palestine Charity Commission, distributed children’s milk to a number of Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk to Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem. According to the charity, civilians have been enduring |
2017-04-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Pro-Government FightingPalestinian refugee Hamza Fadi AlShehabi, from the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front died as he fought alongside the Syrian government troops in blockaded Yarmouk Camp. Al-Shehabi’s death brings the number of |
2017-04-30 | View |
Shelling Hits Yarmouk, Clashes between ISIS and Opposition Rock FringesReporting from southern Damascus, AGPS reporter said ISIS militias deployed in Yarmouk Camp attacked at daybreak on Saturday areas led by Aknaf Beit AlMaqdis battalion. Clashes burst out at the |
2017-04-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 28, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,483 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,188 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-29 | View |
Palestinian youth Omar Daraji Enduring Mysterious Fate in Gov’t JailsThe Palestinian refugee Omar Ibrahim Daraji, kidnapped from a government checkpoint in Qudsaya, in Rif Dimashq, has had a mysterious fate in Syrian government jails, where he has been held |
2017-04-29 | View |
Thousands of Palestinians Flee War-Torn Syria over Forced ConscriptionThe Syrian government forces continue to drag Palestinian refugees to mandatory military conscription, forcing dozens to become internally displaced and dozens more to seek refuge in countries. According to activists |
2017-04-29 | View |
Simmering Clashes between ISIS, Fatah AlSham Rock Yarmouk CampSporadic clashes between ISIS and Fatah AlSham have been ongoing since predawn time on Friday in Yarmouk Camp. At the same time, ISIS released a video recording of the infiltrators |
2017-04-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 27, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,483 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,187 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-28 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Food Baskets South of SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with AlAqsa Companions, the Commission of Palestinian Scholars Abroad, and AlSaraa Foundation, distributed 100 food baskets to Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk Basin and |
2017-04-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Subjected to Immigration Fraud South of LebanonThe committee of the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon warned the Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Lebanon of frauds carried out by a number of refugees in the area. The |
2017-04-28 | View |
Residents of AlNeirab Camp Express Solidarity with Palestinian Hunger Strikers in Israeli JailsA series of protest moves was staged by Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlNeirab Camp in Aleppo in solidarity with the Palestinian hunger-striking detainees in Israeli lock-ups. Activists said the situation |
2017-04-28 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Takes Turn for Worse in Yarmouk following Deadly Clashes between ISIS, Fatah AlShamViolent clashes between ISIS and Fatah AlSham in blockaded Yarmouk Camp claimed the lives of dozens of fighters on both sides. Wildfires also broke out in the area. According to |
2017-04-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 26, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,483 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,187 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-27 | View |
Jafra Charity Continues to Assist Families Displaced from YarmoukThe Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development south of Damascus continues to distribute health parcels to a number of families seeking shelter in Yalda, Beit Sahem, and Babila towns after |
2017-04-27 | View |
Residents of AlRaml Camp Enduring Dire ConditionsResidents of AlRaml Camp in Latakia continue to sound distress signals over the dire conditions they have been made to endure in the area due to the lack of financial |
2017-04-27 | View |
Food Parcels Distributed in Tahrir AlSham-Led Zones West of YarmoukTahrir AlSham Commission, formerly known as AlNusra Front, continues to distribute food aids entered by the government forces to areas controlled by Tahrir AlSham west of Yarmouk Camp as part |
2017-04-27 | View |
Hostilities between ISIS, Opposition Flare Up Around Yarmouk CampSporadic clashes erupted on Wednesday between ISIS and the Yalda-based opposition battalions at the Palestine and Uruba crossroads. Light and medium weapons were used in the confrontations. |
2017-04-27 | View |
Civilians Fear Homes Would Collapse as War over Tunnels Heat Up in YarmoukCivilians stranded in and displaced from Yarmouk expressed fears that their homes would be reduced to rubble after pictures put on air by Tahrir AlSham-affiliated IBA news agency on April |
2017-04-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 25, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,483 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,187 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-26 | View |
Residents of Hama Camp Enduring Dire ConditionsResidents of AlAydeen Camp in Hama, home to several families displaced from Damascus, Rif Dimashq, Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, Deir AlZor, AlRiqa, Daraa, and Latakia, continue to sound distress signals over |
2017-04-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ubaida Darwish Held in Syrian Prisons Since 2013The Palestinian refugee Ubaida Ahmed Darwish, a resident of Hums-based AlAydeen Camp, has gone missing since May 3, 2013. 19-year-old Ubaida was kidnapped by the government forces at a military |
2017-04-26 | View |
Yarmouk Residents Stand Up For Palestinian Hunger Strikers in Israeli JailsA series of protest moves was held by the Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk to Yalda town, south of Damascus, in solidarity with the Palestinian detainees who have been on |
2017-04-26 | View |
461 Palestinian Female Refugees Killed in War-Torn SyriaAGPS documented the death of 461 Palestinian female refugees in the beleaguered Syrian territory due to warfare, the blockade, hostilities, and torture in Syrian government jails. As many as 3 |
2017-04-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 24, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,483 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,187 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-25 | View |
Aids Distributed in Khan AlSheih, Blockaded Zones South of DamascusAs part of the “Almond Blossom” campaign, the Jafra Foundation distributed relief items to Palestinian refugees trapped in southern Damascus and whose names were registered at Yarmouk’s relief office. At |
2017-04-25 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Gives Instructions to Cease Passport Renewal for Syrian Nationals, Palestinians of SyriaThe Syrian government issued a decision ruling for freezing the renewal of passports and travel documents for Syrian nationals and the Palestinians of Syria. The Syrian consulate in Turkey, Jordan |
2017-04-25 | View |
Gov’t Forces Deliver Food Aids to Tahrir AlSham in Yarmouk Camp, ISIS Seizes AlKara’in SectorISIS tightened grip on AlKara’in sector following the murder of Ahmed Abd AlRahman Karim, called Abu Rabi’ AlKar’ouna, in Yarmouk in a tunnel blast on April 3, 2017. AlKara’in fighters |
2017-04-25 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian Families Homeless as Hostilities between ISIS, Opposition Heat Up in Southern SyriaHundreds of Palestinians families have been forced out of their shelters in Jilin as hostilities between ISIS and the opposition outfits kicked into high gear. AGPS field reporter said Jilin |
2017-04-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 23, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,483 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,187 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Southern Syria Enduring Dire ConditionsAGPS on-the-spot reporter said Palestinian refugees in southern Syria have been enduring abject humanitarian conditions. Residents of Daraa Camp have also sounded distress signals over the quasi-permanent cuts of power |
2017-04-24 | View |
Fear of Water-Borne Disease Spread in Blockaded Zones South of DamascusActivists in southern Damascus warned of an imminent spread disease in Yarmouk due to the acute dearth in potable water supplies. The Palestine Charity Commission in southern Damascus also warned |
2017-04-24 | View |
ISIS Strikes Tahrir AlSham Sites West of Yarmouk CampISIS hit Tahrir AlSham-led zones west of Yarmouk Camp with mortar shells, inflicting material damage. Violent clashes between ISIS and Tahrir AlSham have rocked Yarmouk Camp since early April 2016 |
2017-04-24 | View |
50 Palestinians from Syria Drown on Migration Road50 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 |
2017-04-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 22, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,483 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,187 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-23 | View |
Recreational Trip for Children Displaced from YarmoukA recreational trip was organized by the psychological support team at the Jafra Foundation in southern Damascus to a park in Babila. Over 300 children displaced from Yarmouk to nearby |
2017-04-23 | View |
Palestinian from Syria Earns Coach License in Fighting Games from German Sports CommissionPalestinian refugee from Syria Omar Hazima earned a coach certificate in Karate, Muay Thai, and wrestling from the German sports commission for refugees. Hazima fled Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees |
2017-04-23 | View |
UNRWA Resumes Aid-Distribution South of DamascusSources in southern Damascus said UNRWA will resume its operations in Yalda starting Monday April 24 and will distribute 6,000 food and medicine parcels to Palestinian families sheltered in |
2017-04-23 | View |
Fatah Slammed for Apathy Regarding Fate of Thousands of Missing, Slain Palestinians in SyriaPalestinian and Syrian activists and journalists leveled heavy criticism at Fatah Movement after it congratulated the Syrian regime on the Evacuation Day. Palestinian activists dubbed the move a stab in |
2017-04-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 21, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,481 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,187 Palestinian refugees, including 87 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-22 | View |
3,483 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Killed due to War-Related IncidentsAGPS kept record of the death of 3,483 Palestinian refugees due to war-related incidents in Syria, 1,141 among whom as a result of the unabated shelling. 860 refugees |
2017-04-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Kidnapped at Gov’t Checkpoint in DaraaA Palestinian female refuge was kidnapped by the Syrian government forces at a checkpoint in Daraa. Her family decided not to reveal her name as they feared retaliation. AGPS documented |
2017-04-22 | View |
Clashes Flare Up in Yarmouk as Tahrir AlSham Detonates ISIS TunnelTahrir AlSham battalion in Yarmouk Camp blew up an ISIS tunnel near Loubiya Street, sparking clashes inside the tunnel. Simmering clashes between ISIS and Tahrir AlSham (formerly known as AlNusra |
2017-04-22 | View |
ISIS Tightens Grip on Palestinians in Jilin Camp, Orders EvacuationISIS have tightened grip on the residents of Jilin Camp, in Daraa’s western outskirts. ISIS militias also ordered civilians to evacuate their homes. A massacre was perpetrated in ISIS by |
2017-04-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 20, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,481 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,185 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-21 | View |
Intensive Course to Be Held for Palestinian Students in YaldaThe local committee for the Palestinians of Syria in Yarmouk Camp announced the launch of an intensive course for secondary and preparatory school enrollees. The committee said on its official |
2017-04-21 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Abd AlSalam AlHasan Held in Syrian JailPalestinian refugee Abd AlSalam Daham has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for the third year running. Daham was kidnapped from a government checkpoint in Hama. His family and friends |
2017-04-21 | View |
Shelling Rocks Palestinian Neighborhoods in DaraaAn onslaught was launched by the Syrian fighter jets on Daraa AlBalad and AlSadd Road, housing dozens of Palestinian families. Heavy material damage was inflicted on civilian homes. AlSadd Road |
2017-04-21 | View |
Families of Missing Palestinians Subjected to Blackmailing Over Appeals for InformationThe families of over 1,185 Palestinian refugees listed as kidnapped or missing in war-torn Syria have been blackmailed over their appeals for information. Hundreds of families have paid large |
2017-04-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 19, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,481 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,185 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-20 | View |
UNRWA Transfers Cash to Palestinians from Syria in LebanonUNRWA transferred cash aids to the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of up to $100 and a food |
2017-04-20 | View |
Palestinian Detainee Released from Opposition Lock-Up in DamascusPalestinian refugee Hesham Kasem, a resident of Khan Dannun Camp, was released from an opposition-run penitentiary in AlKabon, east of Damascus, where he had been held for months. Kasem was |
2017-04-20 | View |
Gas Cylinder Blast Claims Life of Daraa Camp ResidentPalestinian refugee Younes Amin, sheltered in Daraa Camp, was killed on Wednesday morning after a gas cylinder exploded at his home in Sidon, in the southern Syrian city of Daraa |
2017-04-20 | View |
2 Palestinians Killed in Syria’s Raging WarfarePalestinian refugee Ahmed Adnan Rajab, a resident of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, was killed in the hostilities rocking AlKabon area, east of Damascus. Palestinian resident of AlSayeda Zeinab |
2017-04-20 | View |
Warring Actors Reach Agreement to Unblock, Neutralize Yalda-Yarmouk ThoroughfareArmed groups south of Damascus unblocked on Wednesday the checkpoint set up on the main access road between Yarmouk and Yalda. Traffic has been back to normal in the area |
2017-04-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 18, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,478 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-19 | View |
Palestinian and Syrian Refugees Hold 1st Arab Book Fair in ScandinaviaThursday, April 20 marks the launch of the First Arab Book Fair in Scandinavia. The event, slated to be held in the southern Swedish city of Malmo, was organized by |
2017-04-19 | View |
19 Palestinians from Syria Killed in March 2017AGPS documented the death of 19 Palestinians during March 2017, six among whom were fatally gunned down while three others died under shelling. Five Palestinians were pronounced dead due to |
2017-04-19 | View |
Yalda-Yarmouk Thoroughfare Blocked Off, Clashes Flare Up in Yarmouk between ISIS, AlNusraThe Yarmouk-Yalda thoroughfare has been closed off for the third day running, blocking civilians’ access out of and into the area and the entry of much-needed foodstuff and medicines to |
2017-04-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 17, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,478 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-18 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Aids in Southern SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission in southern Syria, in cooperation with Khaira Oumma organization, distributed orphan allowances to 10 families sheltered in AlMuzeireeb at an estimated sum of $45 per every |
2017-04-18 | View |
Medical Week Wrapped Up in Khan AlSheih Camp, Gov’t Bans Entry of MedicinesThe Charity Commission for Relief of the Palestinian People, in partnership with the Palestinian Red Crescent, wrapped up the First Medical Week campaign in Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees |
2017-04-18 | View |
AGPS Calls on Palestinian Families to Report Missing, Detained RelativesAGPS 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 |
2017-04-18 | View |
On Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, AGPS Calls on Syrian Authorities to Unearth Fate of Palestinian DetaineesAGPS calls on the Syrian regime to disclose the fate of hundreds of Palestinian detainees who have gone missing so far. AGPS believes that the arbitrary internment of Palestinian refugees |
2017-04-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 16, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,478 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud AlMesri Held in Gov’t Prison since 2013Palestinian refugee Hamoud Hassan Na’im Almesri has had a mysterious fate in government jails, where he has been locked up for the fifth consecutive year. Almesri was kidnapped from Yarmouk |
2017-04-17 | View |
Resident of Humas-Based AlAydeen Camp Released after 2 Years in Syrian JailThe Syria government forces released the Palestinian youth Amjad Hadaba, sheltered in Hums-based Alydeen Camp, after he had been detained for a couple of years. |
2017-04-17 | View |
Yarmouk-Yalda Access Road Closed off for 2nd DayThe main access road between Yalda town and Yarmouk Camp has been closed off for the second consecutive day, blocking civilians’ access out of and into the area and the |
2017-04-17 | View |
2 Members of AlJalil Battalion Killed in Hama SuburbsTwo members of AlJalil Forces, the armed wing of the Palestinian AlAwda Youth Movement, died as they fought alongside the government forces in clashes with the opposition outfits in Hama |
2017-04-17 | View |
On Eve of Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, AGPS Documents Incarceration of 1,183 Palestinians in Syrian Lock-UpsUpdated statistics released by AGPS on the eve of the Palestinian Prisoner’s Day kept record of the internment of 1,183 Palestinian refugees in Syrian government penitentiaries. AGPS estimates the |
2017-04-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 15, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,478 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-16 | View |
Project to Rehabilitate War-Traumatized Children from Syria Kicks Off in TurkeyThe Islamic Relief Organization for Orphans and Poor, in cooperation with Khaira Omma Organization, embarked on a psychological project to rehabilitate war-affected children from Syria in the Turkish cities of |
2017-04-16 | View |
Seminar on Palestinians of Syria Held on Sidelines of Palestinians in Europe ConfA seminar was held by AGPS and the European Network for Palestinians of Syria on Saturday, April 15, 2017 under the title “Towards a New Role for the Palestinians of |
2017-04-16 | View |
Civilians Deported from Khan AlSheih Camp to Idlib Hold UNRWA Accountable for Deteriorating SituationDozens of Palestinian families displaced from Khan AlSheih Camp, in Rif Dimashq, to the northern Syrian province of Idlib held UNRWA responsible for the deteriorating situation endured by hundreds of |
2017-04-16 | View |
Yarmouk-Yalda Thoroughfare Closed Off, Reports on ISIS Wrangles South of DamascusArmed groups in southern Syria closed off on Saturday morning a checkpoint set up on the main access road between Yarmouk and Yalda town for unknown reasons. The Yarmouk-Yalda access |
2017-04-16 | View |
Food, Medical Aid to Be Allowed Entry into Yarmouk as Part of 1st Phase of 5-Town AgreementThe anti-government Tahrir AlSham Commission in Syria revealed the terms of a so-called “five-town agreement” after they were undeclared for some time. Yarmouk Camp comes as the fifth area covered |
2017-04-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 14, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,478 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-15 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Allowances to 50 OrphansThe Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with Shourouq AlShams Foundation, distributed on Wednesday allowances to 50 orphans in AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria. Abject living conditions have been endured in |
2017-04-15 | View |
Children Sit-In to Push For Entry of Aids, Medicines into YarmoukA group of children sheltered in Yarmouk rallied outside the headquarters of the Palestine Civil Commission in an attempt to urge the international community, the Palestinian factions, and UNRWA to |
2017-04-15 | View |
Water Crisis Rocks Khan Dannun Camp in Rif DimashqResidents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have set off alarm bells over the acute water crisis, forcing civilians to purchase expensive tank water. AGPS field |
2017-04-15 | View |
Gov’t Forces Hit Daraa Camp with Gas Cylinders, Explosive HosesThe Syrian government forces on Friday struck Daraa Camp with gas cylinders, explosive hoses, and mortar shells. No injuries were reported in the offensive. Daraa residents continue to sound distress |
2017-04-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 13, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,478 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-14 | View |
Over 3,478 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Killed Due to War-Related IncidentsAGPS documented the death of 1,140 Palestinian refugees, 855 among whom in bloody hostilities between the regime army and the opposition outfits. 461 refugees also died under torture in |
2017-04-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed while Fighting Alongside Gov’t ForcesPalestinian refugee Yahya Alwez, called Abu Hassan, from the AlSa’iqa battalion in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, died as he fought alongside the government forces in war-tattered Syria. |
2017-04-14 | View |
Health Situation in Daraa, Yarmouk Camps Exacerbated by Water CrisisResidents of Yarmouk and Daraa camps have launched cries for help over the acute water crisis, saying they have been forced to drink water spouting from contaminated artesian wells. Speaking |
2017-04-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 12, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,477 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-13 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Cash Allowances to 44 Palestinian Orphans in DamascusThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed allowances to 44 orphans in Damascus as part of underway charity projects aiming to alleviate the crises endured by the Palestinian refugee community in war-torn |
2017-04-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Abeida Darwish Held in Gov’t Lock-ups since 2013Palestinian refugee Ubeida Ahmed Darwish, aged 18 and sheltered in AlAydeen Camp in Hums, has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for nearly four years. Darwish was arrested on May |
2017-04-13 | View |
Shelling Rocks Daraa Camp, AlSadd RoadDaraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, in southern Syria, and AlSadd Road, housing dozens of Palestinian families, sustained material damage after they were struck with mortar shells. Daraa residents have been |
2017-04-13 | View |
Clashes between ISIS, Tahrir AlSham Flare Up in Yarmouk CampViolent clashes broke out overnight Tuesday between ISIS militias and Tahrir AlSham Commission in Haifa Street. Light and medium weapons were used in the clashes. No injuries were reported |
2017-04-13 | View |
Palestinian Residents of AlNeirab Camp Wounded in Pro-Government FightsA number of Palestinian refugees from AlQuds Brigade sustained wounds as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces in AlZahra, in Aleppo. The list of injured refugees included Ahmed Badr |
2017-04-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 11, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,476 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-12 | View |
Palestinian Left Wounded in AlMuzeireebA number of civilians were left injured on Monday in a deadly assassination attempt that took away the life of the commander of the Maghawir AlJawalan battalion, Muthana Ajaj AlSa’di |
2017-04-12 | View |
Air Strikes Hit Palestinian Neighborhood in DaraaThe Syrian fighter jets struck on Tuesday morning AlMenshiya neighborhood, housing dozens of Palestinian families in Daraa AlBalad. At the same time, simmering clashes between the pro-regime forces and the |
2017-04-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Fatally Shot by Gendarme on His Way to TurkeyPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ghazawi, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was shot and killed by a gendarme as he attempted to enter the Turkish territories, fleeing war-torn Syria. AGPS documented the |
2017-04-12 | View |
AlNusra Battalion to Hand Over Yarmouk Strongholds as Reports Emerge on Underway Agreement with Syrian Gov’tAn agreement reportedly struck between Tahrir AlSham Commission in Yarmouk and the Syrian government stipulated that the former forfeit its strongholds and retreat to Idlib. No official sources have confirmed |
2017-04-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 10, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,476 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-11 | View |
Jafra Provides Relief Services to Displaced Residents of YarmoukThe Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development in southern Damascus continues to provide families displaced from Yarmouk in the nearby towns of Yalda, Beit Sahem, and Babila with relief services |
2017-04-11 | View |
Assembly of Palestinian Instructors from Syria Holds Annual Meeting in LebanonThe Assembly of Palestinian instructors from Syria held its 2nd Annual Conference on Monday in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon under the slogan “Achievements and Challenges;” The event |
2017-04-11 | View |
19 Palestinians Killed in War-Torn Syria in March 2017, Up from 10 in 2016According to AGPS data, 19 Palestinians were killed in war-torn Syria in March 2017, up from 10 in March 2016. Damascus topped the 2017 list with seven casualties, followed by |
2017-04-11 | View |
Thousands of Palestinians Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syrian PrisonsAGPS documented the incarceration of 1,183 Palestinians in Syrian government lock-ups. 461 Palestinians reportedly died under torture in those penitentiaries. The number is expected to be far higher due |
2017-04-11 | View |
ISIS Forces Civilians West of Yarmouk to Evacuate Their HomesISIS forced residents in western Yarmouk to evacuate their homes near the major flashpoints with Tahrir al-Sham after they declared the area a closed military zone. On April 4, 2017 |
2017-04-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 9, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,476 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-10 | View |
Success Stories Achieved by Palestinians from Syria in EuropeA report issued by AGPS and the Palestinian Return Center (PRC) for the second half of 2016 cited cases of success stories achieved by Palestinian refugees from Syria overseas. Palestinian |
2017-04-10 | View |
Palestine Charity Works on Securing Water for Palestinians South of DamascusThe Palestine Charity Commission in southern Damascus has maximized its relief services to the Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk and sheltered in the adjacent towns of Yalda, Beit Sahem, and |
2017-04-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Enduring Exacerbated Health Situation in Southern SyriaPalestinian refugees in Deraa, AlMuzeireeb, Jilin, and Tel Shehab, south of Syria, have sounded distress signals over the tragic health situation due to the unabated onslaughts rocking the area. The |
2017-04-10 | View |
Remnants of Cluster Grenades Swamp Handarat Camp in AleppoAGPS field correspondent quoted a number of Palestinians from Handarat Camp in Aleppo as stating that remnants of internationally prohibited cluster grenades, discharged by Russian and Syrian fighter jets, have |
2017-04-10 | View |
ISIS Smashes Headstones in Yarmouk’s Old CemeteryISIS militias in Yarmouk smashed on Sunday the headstones of a number of tombs in the Old Cemetery of AlMaghareba neighborhood under the religious pretext. The cemetery, a home to |
2017-04-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 8, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,476 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-04-09 | View |
Residents of AlSbeina Camp Denied Access to Their Homes Via Gov’t Checkpoints for 1,240 Days RunningResidents of AlSebeina Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rural Damascus have been denied access to their homes via government-run checkpoints for 1,240 consecutive days. Bloody hostilities between the government |
2017-04-09 | View |
Palestinian Families Displaced from Jilin Enduring Dire ConditionsDozens of Palestinian families displaced from Jilin, in southern Syria, have been enduring dire conditions due to the simmering hostilities between the different warring parties. Jilin residents have also run |
2017-04-09 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Launch Cry for Help as Fresh Clashes Hit Ein AlHilweh CampThousands of Palestinian families sheltered in Ein AlHilweh Camp, south of Lebanon, have sounded distress signals over the security turmoil rocking the shelter. On Friday, a round of fresh clashes |
2017-04-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 7, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,476 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-08 | View |
Palestine Charity Finalizes Preparations for 1st Medical Week in Khan AlSheih CampThe Palestine Charity Commission is about to launch its First Medical Week in Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Life-saving medicines are also to be distributed early |
2017-04-08 | View |
Palestinian Residents of Jaramana Camp Suffering Price Hike, Steep Rental FeesResidents of Jaramana Camp, located some eight kilometers away from central Damascus, near Damascus International Airport, have set off alarm bells over the lack of basic services and poor infrastructure |
2017-04-08 | View |
70% of UNRWA Schools in Syria Inoperative Due to Raging WarfareUNRWA figures unveiled at the Brussels conference have shown that 70 per cent of all the Agency’s schools in Syria are inoperative. This is due to school buildings being destroyed |
2017-04-08 | View |
Air Strikes Targeting Southern Syria Road of AlSadd Leave Civilians Dead, WoundedAir strikes rocked AlSadd Road neighborhood, in Daraa province, claiming the lives of a number of civilians and leaving others seriously wounded, among whom children. Massive damage was inflicted on |
2017-04-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 6, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,476 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-07 | View |
Success Stories Achieved by Palestinians from Syria OverseasA joint report recently issued by AGPS and the Palestinian Return Center (PRC) under the title “Palestinians of Syria and the Closed Doors” for the second half of 2016 documented |
2017-04-07 | View |
Palestinians Held in Gov’t Lock-Ups over Name Resemblance, Blood Relationship with SuspectsNewly-released Palestinian detainees told AGPS that they were kidnapped by the Syrian government forces for being relatives of wanted suspects. Others said they were kidnapped due to name resemblance. The |
2017-04-07 | View |
Civilians Injured in Khan Dannun Shooting, Residents Denounce Uncontrolled Flow of ArmsTwo Palestinian residents of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, were left injured in a shooting attack near the Market Street following a scuffle between a pro-government gunman and civilians |
2017-04-07 | View |
Stranded Civilians in Yarmouk Camp Grappling With Crackdowns by ISIS, Warring Actors in SyriaCivilians trapped in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, have sounded distress signals over the crackdowns and violations perpetrated by ISIS on a daily basis. Yarmouk residents said life in the |
2017-04-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 5, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,476 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-06 | View |
Afaq Charity Distributes School Bags to Palestinian Students in SyriaAfaq Center, run by the Palestine Charity, distributed, in partnership with Islamic Relief Worldwide, some 200 schoolbags to kindergartners and primary school learners among the Palestinians of Syria registered with |
2017-04-06 | View |
Palestine Charity Provides Health Services to Yarmouk CommunityThe Palestine Charity Commission provided 2,877 free prescriptions to the residents of Yarmouk and those displaced to Yalda, Beit Sahem, and Bibila. The charity’s pharmacy further distributed the prescribed |
2017-04-06 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Launch Cry for Help over Transportation CrisisA 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 |
2017-04-06 | View |
On Palestinian Child Day: 220 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn SyriaOn the occasion of the Palestinian Child’s Day, AGPS documented the death of 220 Palestinian children due to war-related incidents in Syria until April 5, 2017. The leading causes of |
2017-04-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 4, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,476 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-05 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission Provides Aids to Palestinian Families in QudsayaThe Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with the Syrian Society for Social Development, distributed on Monday underwear to 600 Palestinian families sheltered in Yafa youth center in Qudsaya. The charity |
2017-04-05 | View |
48 Palestinians Detained in War-Torn Syria during Second Half of 2016AGPS documented the arrest and detention of 48 Palestinian refugees across the ravaged Syrian territories during the second half of 2016. The list included 13 arrestees from Khan AlSheih Camp |
2017-04-05 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Nahr Eishiya Risk to Go HomelessSeveral Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk Camp and AlHajar AlAswad to Nahr Eishiya neighborhood, in Damascus, risk to go homeless after the Syrian government forces, who regained control of the |
2017-04-05 | View |
Dozens of Families Displaced from Khan AlSheih to Idlib Slam UNRWA ApathyDozens of Palestinian families deported from Khan AlSheih Camp, in Rif Dimashq, to Idlib have sounded distress signals over their dire conditions. The displaced families appealed to UNRWA to take |
2017-04-05 | View |
ISIS Forces Civilians near Abdul Kadir AlHusseini Mosque in Yarmouk Out of Their HomesISIS ordered all civilians in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, to evacuate their homes. Reporting from the area, AGPS field correspondent said ISIS forced civilians out of |
2017-04-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 3, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,476 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,184 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-04 | View |
New Statistics on Number of Palestinian Families from Syria Conducted in Ein AlHilweh CampThe Federation of Islamic Organizations announced the launch of new statistics for the number of Palestinian refugee families displaced from Syria in Ein AlHilweh Camp, in the southern Lebanese city |
2017-04-04 | View |
Hamas Issues 4th Annual Report on Palestinians of Syria in LebanonHamas Office for Refugee Affairs issued its fourth annual report on the situation of the Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon for 2016, five years following the Palestinian mass influx to |
2017-04-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Fadi Teim Held in Government Lock-Up for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Fadi Ahmed Teim, aged 31, has been held in Syrian government jails for four years running. Teim, a resident of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, in Rif Dimashq, was kidnapped |
2017-04-04 | View |
Overnight Clashes Rock Yarmouk Camp, ISIS Unblocks Yalda Access RoadAt predawn on Monday, violent clashes flared up in Yarmouk between ISIS militias and pro-government battalions on the crossroads to Palestine Street, Yarmouk municipality, and AlKara’in sector. Heavy machineguns and |
2017-04-04 | View |
2 Palestinians Pronounced Dead in War-Torn Syria, Death Toll Hits 3,476Palestinian refugee Ziad Hamid Mutliq al-Barhoumi, a resident of Daraa Camp, in southern Syria, succumbed to wounds sustained a few days earlier in an onslaught on the camp. AGPS documented |
2017-04-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 2, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,474 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-03 | View |
Training Course Offered to Palestinians from Syria in AlBadawi CampA training course was staged by the Assembly of Palestinian Instructors from Syria in an attempt to boost the academic output of basic education enrollees among the displaced Palestinians from |
2017-04-03 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Aids in Southern SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission operating in southern Syria, in cooperation with the Palestine Scholars Association and AlAqsa Companions, handed out 100 food baskets to a number of civilians displaced from |
2017-04-03 | View |
ISIS Seals Off Yarmouk-Yalda CheckpointISIS militias on Sunday morning closed off a roadblock separating Yarmouk Camp from Yalda town for unidentified reasons. Schoolchildren and civilians trapped inside the camp were denied access out of |
2017-04-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Deraa ClashesPalestinian refugee Diab Mahmoud AlMukbil, a resident of Deraa Camp, was killed on April 1 as he took part in anti-government battles in AlMenshiya neighborhood, in Deraa AlBalad, south of |
2017-04-03 | View |
AGPS: 19 Palestinians from Syria Killed in March 201719 Palestinians were killed during March 2017, six among whom were fatally gunned down while three others died under shelling. Five Palestinians were pronounced dead due to the blockade and |
2017-04-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: April 1, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,473 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-02 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission Distributes Aids, Sets Stage for Medical Week South of DamascusThe Palestine Charity Commission in southern Damascus distributed cleaning items and sodium benzoate to children at AlJarmak Alternative School in Yarmouk Camp. The commission also announced the near launch of |
2017-04-02 | View |
Child Refugees in Greece Self-Harm, Attempt Suicide amid Increasing DespairThe degrading conditions on the Greek islands as a result of the European Union's agreement with Turkey one year ago have led to an alarming rise in self-harm, increased |
2017-04-02 | View |
Palestinian Female Student Salma Abd AlRazaq Held in Syrian Lock-UpsPalestinian engineering student at Damascus University Salma Abd AlRazaq, born on March 30, 1990, has had a mysterious fate in Syrian government jails. Miss Abd AlRazaq was forced out of |
2017-04-02 | View |
Russian Officers, PLO Fighters, Gov’t Squads Pop in Khan AlSheihA delegation of Russian officers from Hamim military base, escorted by fighters from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLO) and from the Sa’sa’ pro-government branch, toured Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian |
2017-04-02 | View |
Clashes Flare Up in Yarmouk, Palestinian Refugees Sound Distress SignalsSources from southern Damascus said violent clashes burst out on Friday between ISIS and Jaysh AlIslam on Beirut Street, between Yalda and Yarmouk Camp, after ISIS militias attempted to creep |
2017-04-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 31, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,473 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,183 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-04-01 | View |
3,473 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Killed Due to War-Related IncidentsAGPS documented the death of 1,138 Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria. Deadly clashes between the government army and the opposition outfits claimed the lives of 853 Palestinians while 461 |
2017-04-01 | View |
On Land Day, Palestinian Refugees in Southern Damascus Appeal for Lifting Siege on Yarmouk CampA sit-in was held on the 41st anniversary of the Palestinian Land Day by the Palestinian Popular Commission in Palestine Neighborhood, in Babila town, south of Damascus, Residents of Yarmouk |
2017-04-01 | View |
Heavy Shelling Rocks Palestinian Neighborhoods in DeraaAlSadd neighborhood among other quarters housing Palestinian families in Deraa, south of Syria, was struck with heavy artilleries and mortar shells on Friday, inflicting massive damage on civilian homes. Palestinian |
2017-04-01 | View |
AGPS: Over 85,000 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Seeking Shelter in EuropeA joint report issued by the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) and the Palestinian Return Center (PRC) under the title “the Palestinians of Syria and the Closed Doors” |
2017-04-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 30, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,473 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,182 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-31 | View |
Palestinian Artist from Syria Holds Exhibition in MalmoPalestinian artist from Syria Maamoun AlShayeb launched on Wednesday an arts exhibition in the southern Swedish city of Malmo, in cooperation with the pro-Palestine Left Party of Sweden and Group |
2017-03-31 | View |
Hungary Detains Immigrants in Ad Hoc ContainersAsylum seekers entering Hungary, as well as those currently in the country, are to be confined in camps composed of converted shipping containers while their applications are processed. A few weeks |
2017-03-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Ata Abu Anza held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 3rd YearPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ata Abdul Karim Abu Anzah has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for the third year running. Abu Anzah was kidnapped by the government forces on July |
2017-03-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed, Others Wounded in Yarmouk ClashesViolent clashes broke out overnight Wednesday between Filastin AlHurra battalion and pro-government forces in Yarmouk. Another round of clashes between armed militias further rocked the shelter. Palestinian refugee Fadi Abdul |
2017-03-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 29, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,472 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,180 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-30 | View |
AGPS Semi-Annual Report: Palestinians from Syria Subjected to Forced DeportationA report issued by AGPS and the Palestinian Return Centre under the title “Palestinians from Syria and the Closed Doors” warned of the restrictions slapped by the regime troops on |
2017-03-30 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Southern Syria Launch Cry for Help over Exacerbated Health SituationPalestinian refugees in Deraa, AlMuzeireeb, Jilin, and Tel Shehab, south of Syria, have sounded distress signals over the tragic health situation due to the unabated onslaughts rocking the area. The |
2017-03-30 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Enduring Dire Conditions due to Price LeapResidents of Khan Dannun Camp have been enduring abject living conditions due to the price leap, lack of humanitarian assistance, the transportation crisis, and the frequent water and power blackouts |
2017-03-30 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Subjected to Precarious Legal, Humanitarian SituationOver 17,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan have been categorized as vulnerable due to their precarious legal status and exacerbated living conditions. The majority of the Palestinians from |
2017-03-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 28, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,472 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,180 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-29 | View |
Violent Clashes, Shelling Rock Edges of Deraa Camp for Palestinian RefugeesViolent clashes flared up on Tuesday on the outer edges of Deraa Camp, in southern Syria, where medium and heavy machineguns were reportedly used. At the same time, a round |
2017-03-29 | View |
10,000 Palestinians Sheltered South of Rif Dimashq Enduring Abject ConditionsAGPS news correspondent sounded the alarm over the dire conditions endured by the Palestinian refugee community in the southern edges of Rif Dimashq, namely Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem. The |
2017-03-29 | View |
Palestinian Medical Staff Members Held in Syrian Lock-UpsA number of Palestinian medics and paramedics have had mysterious fates in Syrian regime lock-ups. A number of medical staff members have reportedly been tortured to death on allegations of |
2017-03-29 | View |
AGPS: At Least 26 Palestinians Died under Torture in War-Torn Syria in 201610 Palestinians were tortured to death in Syrian government penitentiaries during the second half of 2016, bringing the number of torture victims in 2016 to 26, a joint report issued |
2017-03-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 27, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,472 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,180 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-28 | View |
Palestinian from Syria Finishes Third in Body Building Championship in NetherlandsPalestinian refugee from Syria Bahaa AlTawba, from AlAydeen Camp in Hums, finished third at the Isala Cup body building championship 98 kilograms staged in the Netherlands. The results were announced |
2017-03-28 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Yarmouk Camp Represents Sweden in Cyprus Poetry FestivalUnder the invitation of Ideogramma organization, Palestinian poet from Syria Amer Sarsour, born and raised in Yarmouk Camp, is representing Sweden at a youth poetry festival held in Nicosia, in |
2017-03-28 | View |
Palestinian Woman, Her Husband Kidnapped by Syrian Gov’t Forces from DamascusThe Palestinian refugee Shaykha Ghaleb al-Ramli, from Khan AlSheih Camp, in Rif Dimashq, was kidnapped at a government checkpoint in Damascus on Friday, March 24. AlRamli’s husband, Shahada, from Derbel |
2017-03-28 | View |
Clashes in Aleppo’s Camp of AlNeirab Leave 1 Dead, Another WoundedMember of the pro-government committees in Aleppo-based AlNeirab Camp, Ahmad Qudsiya, was killed following a fight with AlMashour family. Palestinian Refugee Wahid AlAmin, in his 50s, sustained serious wounds in |
2017-03-28 | View |
AGPS, PRC Release 2nd Semi-Annual Report 2016 on Situation of Palestinians of SyriaThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS), in partnership with the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC), issued the second semi-annual report on the situation of the Palestinians of Syria for |
2017-03-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 26, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,472 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,180 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-27 | View |
Gov’t Troops, PLA Allow Access of Gas Cylinders into Khan AlSheih CampReporting from Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq, AGPS news correspondent said a truck laden with 300 gas cylinders was allowed entry into the shelter via government |
2017-03-27 | View |
11 Refugees from Syria Pronounced Dead as Boat Sinks off Turkish CoastA boat carrying 22 refugees and migrants from Syria reportedly sunk off Turkey's Aegean coast a couple of days earlier, leaving at least 11 dead, among whom five children |
2017-03-27 | View |
13 Palestinians from Syria Trapped in Thailand Urge Abbas to Immediately Step In13 Palestinians stranded in Thailand’s lock-ups for overstaying their visas appealed to the Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to hold contacts with the Thai government so as to release |
2017-03-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 25, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,472 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,180 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-26 | View |
Clean-Up Campaign Kicked off in AlNeirab CampA group of youth volunteers embarked on a clean-up campaign in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in the embattled Syrian province of Aleppo. AlNeirab Camp has been controlled by the |
2017-03-26 | View |
Palestinian Embassy in Turkey Grants Passports to 300 Palestinians from Syria for FreeThe Palestinian Embassy envoy to Turkey said, following a visit to the Turkish cities of Kilis, Mersin, Antakya, Iskenderun, Osmaniye, and Rihanli, that the Palestinian Interior Ministry decided to grant |
2017-03-26 | View |
Resident of Khan AlSheih in Critical Condition following Heavy Beating by Syrian Gov’t ForcesThe Palestinian refugee Zaki Sa’id Hamad had been aggressively beaten by the Syrian regime forces in Saasa’ Branch 220 for over a couple of hours. AGPS news reporter said Hamad |
2017-03-26 | View |
On International Day for Right to Truth, AGPS Urges Syrian Gov’t to Disclose Fate of Missing PalestiniansOn the International Day for the Right to the Truth, the fate of thousands of Palestinian refugees remains shrouded in mystery in war-torn Syria. AGPS kept record of the incarceration |
2017-03-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 24, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,471 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,178 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-25 | View |
Swedish Foreign Ministry Warns of Upshots of Black Market Embassy AppointmentsThe Swedish Foreign Ministry called on its immigration envoys to sound the alarm over underway attempts to turn family reunification appointments into bargaining chips by shadow agents. One such case |
2017-03-25 | View |
UNRWA: 60% of Palestinian Refugees Displaced in War-Torn SyriaUNRWA warned that over 60 percent of Palestinian refugees have become displaced in war-torn Syria. According to the agency, almost 280,000 are internally displaced and 43,000 are trapped |
2017-03-25 | View |
Shelling Rocks Yarmouk Camp, Siege Upheld for 1,371st DayYarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees on Thursday was struck with barrages of mortar shells and missiles. At the same time, sporadic clashes flared up in the camp between ISIS militias |
2017-03-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 23, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,471 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,178 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-24 | View |
UNICEF Sounds Alarm over Mistreatment of Child Refugees in GermanyA new report released by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on March 21, 2017 slammed the German government for providing insufficient quality housing and schooling for |
2017-03-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Hafedh Huswa Held in Gov’t Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Hafedh Fyasal Huswa has been incarcerated in regime-run penal complexes for the fourth consecutive year. The detainee, a resident of AlHajar AlAswad area, adjacent to Yarmouk Camp, was |
2017-03-24 | View |
6,000 Palestinian Families in Qudsaya Enduring Dire ConditionsPalestinian 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 |
2017-03-24 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Lock-UpPalestinian resident of Hums-based AlAydeen Camp Basem Baya’a, 38, died under torture in Syrian regime penitentiaries, where he had been held for over four years, activists told AGPS. At least |
2017-03-24 | View |
Residents of AlSbeina Camp Denied Access to Their Homes via Gov’t CheckpointsResidents of AlSebeina Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have been denied access to their homes via government-run checkpoints for 1,225 consecutive days. Bloody hostilities between the government |
2017-03-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 22, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,471 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,176 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-23 | View |
AlJamal Family SoundS Distress Signals over Mysterious Fate of 3 Missing SiblingsAlJamal family appealed, in letters sent to AGPS, to the concerned parties and activists in Syria to work on disclosing the fate of their three siblings who were kidnapped on |
2017-03-23 | View |
Prices Go Up in AlNeirab Following Closure of Khanaser RoadResidents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees have launched cries for help over the dramatic increase in the prices of basic items due to the closure enforced on Khanaser Road |
2017-03-23 | View |
For 1st Time in 5 Months, Gov’t Forces Allow Gas Entry Into Khan AlSheih CampReporting from Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq, AGPS news correspondent said a truck laden with gas cylinders was allowed entry into the shelter via government checkpoints |
2017-03-23 | View |
Death of a toddler in Yarmouk camp, raises the death toll of siege victims to 194Palestinian toddler Mahmoud Mohamed Za’tout, from Haifa’s town of Tira, in Palestine, died of a congenital heart disease (hole in the heart) rocking his vulnerable body. Activists attributed the child’s |
2017-03-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 21, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,470 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,176 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-22 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Assif AlJamal Missing since 2013AGPS continues to sound the alarm over the mysterious fate of the Palestinian refugee Assif AlJamal, aged 44 and kidnapped from Rif Dimashq in August 29, 2013. His father is |
2017-03-22 | View |
Residents of Latakia-Based AlRaml Camp Launch Cry for Help over Crackdowns, Price LeapResidents of AlRaml Camp in Latakia have sounded the alarm over the arbitrary abduction sweeps and home break-ins carried out by the Syrian regime forces on a sporadic basis. Residents |
2017-03-22 | View |
Shelling, Clashes Rock Yarmouk, Deraa Camps for Palestinian RefugeesViolent clashes burst out on Tuesday in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, between pro-government militias, ISIS mobs, and AlNusra Front. At the same time, a round of |
2017-03-22 | View |
AGPS: Dozens of Palestinian Mothers Locked Up in Syrian Gov’t PenitentiariesDozens of Palestinian women sheltered in refugee camps across the embattled Syrian territories have been incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups since the outburst of the Syrian warfare. Others have been |
2017-03-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 20, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,470 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,176 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-21 | View |
Palestinian Families from Syria Scattered Across over 20 Countries Due to Raging WarfareAGPS continues to sound the alarm over the homelessness and dislodgement Palestinian families from war-torn Syria have been subjected to. Torn from the nourishment of home and warmth of family |
2017-03-21 | View |
Hearse Carrying Body of Palestinian Female Casualty Attacked on Way to Yarmouk CampAnonymous gunmen opened fire at a hearse carrying the coffin of the deceased Palestinian woman Umm AlAbd Tamim, from the Palestinian village of Ja’ouna, in Safad, to AlShuhadaa Cemetery in |
2017-03-21 | View |
Palestinians Fleeing Jilin Camp Wounded in ISIS AttacksReporting from southern Syria, AGPS news correspondent said four Palestinian refugees sustained moderate to serious wounds after they were attacked by ISIS-affiliated Khaled Brigade in Deraa’s western edges. The four |
2017-03-21 | View |
Gov’t Forces Strike Deraa Camp with Mortar ShellsDeraa Camp, south of Syria, was hit with mortar shells fired by the government forces, resulting in material damage. Civilians stranded in Deraa have been made to endure dire conditions |
2017-03-21 | View |
Palestinian Child Pronounced Dead in Yarmouk Due to Medical NeglectPalestinian child Mohamed Mustafa, from blockaded Yarmouk Camp, died on Sunday due to medical neglect. His expectant mother reportedly failed to reach the hospital due to the lack of transport |
2017-03-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 19, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,469 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,176 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-20 | View |
Family of Injured Palestinian Child Appeals for Safe Access to Damascus HospitalThe Syrian government forces have rebuffed appeals to allow the family of the injured Palestinian child Hamza Hassan access out of southern Damascus for urgent treatment. The child was reportedly |
2017-03-20 | View |
Clashes Flare in Yarmouk Between ISIS, Tahrir AlShamTension has been running high in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, due to violent clashes between ISIS and Tahrir AlSham Commission. Medium and heavy weapons were used |
2017-03-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Gov’t Onslaught on DeraaAn offensive launched by the Syrian government forces on Deraa Camp in southern Syria using mortar shells claimed the life of the Palestinian refugee Mohamed Jamal AlMesri. AlMesri’s death brings |
2017-03-20 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Executed by ISIS in Southern SyriaPalestinian refugee Ali AlMohamed, from AlMualaqa, in AlQuneitra’s southern outskirts, was kidnapped and executed by ISIS-affiliated Khaled Ibn AlWalid Brigade. Last month, three Palestinian refugees—Mohamed Kamal AlBeitari, from Tafas town |
2017-03-20 | View |
Over 70% of Civilian Buildings in Deraa Camp Destroyed in Raging Warfare70% of civilian buildings in Deraa Camp, in southern Damascus, have been partially or totally destroyed by military offensives launched by the Syrian government army using missiles, barrels bombs, gas |
2017-03-19 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Pronounced Dead in Blast on Damascus Courts ComplexPalestinian refugee Ahmed Mseibas was pronounced dead following a deadly attack on the main courts complex in central Damascus province on March 15, 2017. The casualty is a resident of |
2017-03-19 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Tightens Grip on Khan AlSheih Camp, Denies Civilians’ Access to Their HomesA tough cordon has been imposed by the Syrian government troops on Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, west of Rif Dimashq province. The government forces have also banned the |
2017-03-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 18, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,466 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,176 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 17, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,466 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,176 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-18 | View |
Islamic Organization for Relief of Orphans Distributes Aids to Palestinians in Idlib, Southern TurkeyThe Islamic Organization for Relief of Orphans and Needy Persons handed over food boxes, fuel, and cash aids to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in Idlib outskirts. The move makes |
2017-03-18 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Aids in AlMuzeireeb, in Southern SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission in the southern Syrian town of AlMuzeireeb distributed food boxes to 150 families. AlMuzeireeb is home to 1,700 Palestinian families, who have been enduring dire |
2017-03-18 | View |
Civilian Buildings Knocked Down by Gov’t Onslaught on Yarmouk CampA number of civilian buildings in blockaded Yarmouk Camp were reduced to rubble after the Syrian government forces struck residential neighborhoods in Palestine Street with missiles. Government squads deployed across |
2017-03-18 | View |
2 Palestinians Killed in Pro-Government Battles in AleppoTwo Palestinian residents of Yarmouk Camp were killed as they fought alongside the Syrian government troops in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. The two fighters were pronounced dead following |
2017-03-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 16, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,464 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,176 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-17 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Aleppo’s AlNeirab Camp Released from Syrian Lock-UpPalestinian refugee in Syria Abd al-Natour, a resident of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, was released from a Syrian prison where had been incarcerated for over a couple of months. At |
2017-03-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Khalil Held in Syria Jail for 4th YearPalestinian resident of Deraa’s town of Jilin, Mohamed Ali Khalil, born in 1973, has been held in a Syrian government penitentiary for over four years. Khalil was kidnapped on December |
2017-03-17 | View |
Child Vaccination Campaign Kicks off in Southern DamascusBabila clinic, south of Damascus province, announced the launch of a campaign to vaccinate children against polio. Families were called via the loudspeakers of local mosques in southern Damascus to |
2017-03-17 | View |
Yarmouk Camp Struck with Mortar ShellsA couple of days earlier, Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, was hit with a round of mortar shells targeting AlRija Square, led by Tahrir AlSham Commission. At |
2017-03-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed, 2 Lawyers Wounded in Bombing at Damascus Court ComplexPalestinian refugee Issam Mohamed Hajou succumbed to wounds he sustained in a bomb attack on the main court complex in the center of the Syrian capital, Damascus, on March 15 |
2017-03-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 15, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,463 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,175 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-16 | View |
Sweden Contributes SEK 60 Million to UNRWA to Support Palestinian Refugees in SyriaThe Government of Sweden, through the Swedish International Development Agency Cooperation (SIDA), has contributed SEK 60 million (approximately US$ 6.6 million) to UNRWA to support the agency’s emergency response |
2017-03-16 | View |
UNRWA Deplores Escalation of Violence in Southern SyriaUNRWA sounded the alarm over the escalation of violence in Deraa Governorate, south of the Syrian capital, Damascus. Bloody hostilities in the area is causing the displacement of Palestine refugees |
2017-03-16 | View |
Health Situation Takes Turn for Worse in Yarmouk CampThe health situation in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, has gone sharply downhill as hundreds of civilian residents sustained life-threatening diseases. All hospitals and clinics in the camp, except for the |
2017-03-16 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Shorn of Legal ProtectionPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon have launched cries for help over the precarious legal status and lack of protection they have been made to endure in the Lebanese territories |
2017-03-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 14, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,459 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,175 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-15 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Qualifies for Final at Bodybuilding Championship in GermanyPalestinian refugee from Syria in Germany Ahmad Nawfel, a former resident of Yarmouk Camp, made it to the Bodybuilding Championship final in Germany. Ahmad had been nominated Syria’s bodybuilding champion |
2017-03-15 | View |
Palestine Charity Hands Over Cash Aids to 50 Orphans in AlmuzeireebThe Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with Shourouq AlShams Foundation distributed $2,500 to 50 orphans in AlMuzeireeb town as part of ongoing endeavors to assuage the calamitous state of |
2017-03-15 | View |
Islamic Jihad Activist in Palestine Held in Syrian Jail for 5th Consecutive YearPalestinian resident of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, Youssef AlKubra has been locked up in Syrian penitentiaries for the fifth year running. The detainee is one of the prominent |
2017-03-15 | View |
3 Palestinian Toddlers Pronounced Dead After Being Denied Access to Damascus Hospitals via Gov’t CheckpointsThree Palestinian toddlers died in war-tattered Syria after the government troops denied them access out of Yalda for urgent treatment at Damascus hospitals. Residents of Yalda town and Yarmouk Camp |
2017-03-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 13, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,459 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,175 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-03-14 | View |
27 Palestinians Killed in February 2017 Compared to 59 in February 2016AGPS documented the death of 27 Palestinians in Syria in February 2017, down from 59 in February 2016, due to war-related incidents. The list of victims for February 2017 included |
2017-03-14 | View |
European Commission Contributes 5 million to Life-Saving Assistance for Palestinians of SyriaThe European Commission for Humanitarian Operations (link is external) (ECHO) has contributed a total of EUR 5 million (US$ 5.4 million) to UNRWA in support of the agency’s emergency |
2017-03-14 | View |
Mother of Missing Palestinian Refugee Launches Cry for HelpThe mother of the Palestinian refugee Nassim Ziad Abu Dheis appealed, in a letter handed over to AGPS, to the international human rights institutions, namely Amnesty International, to take urgent |
2017-03-14 | View |
Families Displaced from Yarmouk Appeal for UNRWA AssistanceFamilies displaced from Yarmouk rallied outside the Quds Alternative School in Yalda, south of Damascus, calling on UNRWA to provide them with relief aids, which have been suspended since June |
2017-03-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 12, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,459 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,175 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-03-13 | View |
Celebration to Honor Top Students in JaramanaA celebration was staged by the Jarfra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development, in partnership with UNRWA-run Jaramana School, to honor students for academic brilliance. Jaramana Camp is home to |
2017-03-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Amjad Mootassem Held in Syrian Jail for 3rd Consecutive YearPalestinian resident of Aleppo-based Handarat Camp, Amjad Mahmoud Mootassem, has been held in Syrian government prisons for the third year running. Mootassem was kidnapped by the Syrian regime troops in |
2017-03-13 | View |
Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees Hit with Heavy MachinegunThe Syrian government forces on Sunday struck blockaded Yarmouk Camp with Doushka heavy machinegun. No casualties were reported in the onslaught. One day earlier, Yarmouk’s outer edges and AlTadhamun Neighborhood |
2017-03-13 | View |
Syria Breakaway Leaks 28,000 Photos of Torture VictimsA Syrian military police defector arrived in Holland with 28,000 horrific photos showing thousands of people who were tortured to death in government penitentiaries. The English-speaking Daily Mail newspaper |
2017-03-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 11, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,458 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,173 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Greece Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian refugees from Syria who have been stranded in Greece have sounded distress signals after most European states opted for a closed-door immigration policy, leaving hundreds of refugees trapped in |
2017-03-12 | View |
Situation of Palestinians from Syria in Burj AlBarajneh Camp Exacerbated by Security TurmoilA state of terror swamped Burj AlBarajneh Camp, in Beirut, as a result of the security mayhem that flared up in the area following clashes between Lebanese nationals from Al |
2017-03-12 | View |
Palestinian Female Refugee Dies in Gov’t Onslaught on DeraaReporting from southern Syria, AGPS news correspondent said the Palestinian female refugee Aesha Mohamed AlAyedi died on Friday in an onslaught rocking AlSahari neighborhood, in Deraa AlMahatta, in southern Syria |
2017-03-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 10, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,456 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,174 Palestinian refugees, including 86 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Alaa Mahmoud Locked Up in Syrian Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Alaa AlDeen Jamal Mahmoud, aged 39, has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for the fourth year running. Mahmoud, a civil servant and a resident of Yarmouk, Camp |
2017-03-11 | View |
Health Situation in Deraa, Yarmouk Camps Exacerbated by Water CrisisResidents of Yarmouk and Deraa camps have launched cries for help over the acute water crisis, saying they have been forced to drink water spouting from contaminated artesian wells. Speaking |
2017-03-11 | View |
Pro-Gov’t Fighter Wounded in Yarmouk ClashesViolent confrontations flared up at AlShuhadaa crossroads in blockaded Yarmouk Camp between the pro-regime Filastin AlHurra (Free Palestine) Movement and ISIS militias. Youngster Mahmoud Mundher AlKoukou, nicknamed Abu Samer, from |
2017-03-11 | View |
3 Palestinian Refugees Wounded in Deraa, AlSadd Road Struck with Barrel BombsReporting from southern Syria, AGPS news correspondent said a number of Palestinian refugees sustained wounds in a round of violent clashes that flared up in Deraa and AlMenshiya neighborhood between |
2017-03-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 9, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,456 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,173 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-10 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Families from Syria in Gaza Enduring Abject PovertyA study by the Palestinian Ministry of Social Affairs showed that more than 59% of families who returned to the blockaded Gaza Strip from such war-torn zones as Syria, Libya |
2017-03-10 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Aids in Rif Dimashq, DeraaThe Palestine Charity Commission handed out winter clothes and gifts to AlDimashqiya kindergarteners, in Yalda, south of Damascus province. The move, which makes part of the “Winter Dress 2” campaign |
2017-03-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Pro-Government Battles in AleppoPalestinian resident of Aleppo-based Handarat Camp Ahmad Abdullah Othman, from AlQuds Brigade, died as he fought alongside the government troops in AlRashideen, west of Aleppo. Around 500 fighters, out of |
2017-03-10 | View |
Residents of Khan AlSheih Appeal for Safe Access to Their HomesThe Committee of Khan AlSheih Residents in Rif Dimashq on Wednesday met with the secretariat of the Palestinian Resistance Coalition over the situation in Khan AlSheih Camp. The Committee of |
2017-03-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 8, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,456 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,173 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-09 | View |
Power Back in Operation in AlNeirab Camp after Being Cut for One Year and HalfAGPS reporter said electricity is being gradually made back to normal in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, following a one-year-and-a-half cut. However, AlNeirab residents have been enduring abject socio-economic conditions due |
2017-03-09 | View |
AGPS Report: Palestinian Female Refugees in Syria Camps Subjected to Arrests, AbductionsA report issued by AGPS under the title “The Wasted Lives” documented the violations endured by Palestinian women in war-tattered Syria since the outburst of the conflict in March 2011 |
2017-03-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies in Pro-Gov’t Battles in AleppoPalestinian resident of Aleppo-based AlNeirab Camp Mohamed Emad Moussa, died as he fought alongside the pro-government AlQuds Brigade in AlRashideen, west of Aleppo. Around 500 fighters, out of a total |
2017-03-09 | View |
Red Crescent Staff Member Dies following Release from Gov’t PenitentiaryFinancial consultant at the Palestinian Red Crescent crew in Syria, Mohamed Youssef AlZu’bi, was pronounced dead just three days after he was released from a Syrian government lock-up, informed sources |
2017-03-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 7, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,456 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,173 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-08 | View |
Aid Items Distributed to Residents of Khan AlSheih CampA couple of days earlier, the Palestine Charity Commission distributed food aid items to the residents of Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq province. The distributed stuff |
2017-03-08 | View |
Alarms Sounded as Southern Damascus Runs Out of Life-Saving MedicinesThe Palestine Charity Commission operating in southern Damascus sounded the alarm over the acute dearth in medicines, including children’s medicines and antibiotics. Efforts have reportedly been in full swing by |
2017-03-08 | View |
On the eve of the International Women’s Day, AGPS Issues Report on Psycho-Physical Violence against Palestinian Women in War-Torn SyriaOn the eve of the International Women’s Day, marked annually on March 8, AGPS issued a report titled “The Wasted Lives” and documenting the violations endured by Palestinian women in |
2017-03-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 6, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,455 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,170 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-07 | View |
Palestine Charity Distributes Bread, Water to Families Displaced from JilinThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed 200 bread bundles to families displaced from Jilin and its environs. Efforts have also been underway by the charity to secure water supplies to 50 |
2017-03-07 | View |
Opposition Sources: Palestinian Female Refugees Held in Adra PrisonOpposition sources quoted ex-detainees as stating that they had met a number of Palestinian female refugees in the regime-run Adra lock-up until March 2, 2017. The list of female detainees |
2017-03-07 | View |
New ISIS Photos Show Brutal Execution of Palestinian Refugee in Yarmouk CampISIS has released gruesome snapshots purporting to show the brutal execution of Palestinian youth Mohamed AlTayeh in AlUruba neighborhood in Yarmouk Camp on allegations of informing on the group and |
2017-03-07 | View |
PLA Conscript Dies in Onslaught on Damascus Tishreen Military HospitalPalestinian refugee Mahmoud al-Sayed, from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) died in an offensive targeting Tishreen Military Hospital, north of Damascus province. 203 PLA fighters were killed since the outburst |
2017-03-07 | View |
Palestinian Neighborhoods in Southern Syria Hit with Barrel BombsThe government forces targeted on Monday AlSadd Road and other residential neighborhoods in Deraa, in southern Syria, with barrel bombs, resulting in heavy material damage. Several Palestinian families have been |
2017-03-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 5, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,454 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,170 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-06 | View |
AlSbeina Residents Displaced for 1,207 Days RunningResidents of AlSebeina Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rural Damascus have been denied access to their homes via government-run checkpoints for 1,207 consecutive days. Bloody hostilities between the government |
2017-03-06 | View |
Violent Clashes, Shelling Rock Besieged Yarmouk CampYarmouk Camp and AlTadhamun area were struck with artillery shells on Saturday. The onslaught targeted Haifa, Safouriya, and Loubiya neighborhoods. PLA groups, among other pro-government battalions, were reportedly responsible for |
2017-03-06 | View |
PLA Conscript Dies in Rif DimashqPalestinian refugee Yahya Hulwa, from the Palestine Liberation Amy (PLA) died as he fought alongside the government troops in clashes with the opposition outfits in Adra, in Rif Dimashq province |
2017-03-06 | View |
Palestinian Families Displaced from Jilin Facing Dire ConditionsDozens of Palestinian families displaced from Jilin, in southern Syria, have been enduring abject conditions due to the simmering hostilities between ISIS mobs and the opposition squads. Jilin residents have |
2017-03-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 4, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,453 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,169 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-05 | View |
Swedish Investigation Lapse Prevents Palestinian Refugee from Syria from Right to Family ReunificationThe Swedish Migration Agency (SMA) rebuffed the appeals of Palestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Alyan to reunite with his family, following a mistake in the investigation procedure. Alyan, who has |
2017-03-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Nabih Awad Locked Up in Gov’t Jail for 4th YearPalestinian refugee Nabih Ahmed Awad, aged 67, has been jailed in government lock-ups for four years in a row. Awad was kidnapped by the government forces in 2013 from his |
2017-03-05 | View |
27 Palestinians Killed in War-Torn Syria in FebruaryAGPS documented the death of 27 Palestinian refugees in Syria in February 2017 due to war-related incidents. Four Palestinian refugees died under shelling by the government forces on Yarmouk Camp |
2017-03-05 | View |
Health Situation Takes Turn for Worse in Yarmouk Camp due to Blockade Enforced by ISIS, Gov’t SquadsThe health situation in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, has gone sharply downhill as hundreds of civilian residents sustained life-threatening diseases. All hospitals and clinics in the camp, except for the |
2017-03-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 3, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,453 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,169 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-04 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees Sheltered in Greek Makeshift Camps Sound Distress SignalsPalestinian refugees from Syria who have been stranded in Greece have sounded distress signals after most European states opted for a closed-door immigration policy, leaving hundreds of refugees trapped in |
2017-03-04 | View |
2 Residents of Khan AlSheih Camp Released from Gov’t PenitentiariesAGPS news correspondent in Rif Dimashq (Rural Damascus) said the Palestinian refugee Shadi Ibrahim Youssef, nicknamed Shadi AlMukhtar, was released from a Syrian government lock-up. Shadi, a resident of Khan |
2017-03-04 | View |
Resident of Khan Dannun Camp Injured in Raging WarfarePalestinian youth Badr Walid Faris sustained wounds as he took part in pro-government battles in Eastern AlGhouta, in Rural Damascus. Since the outburst of the Syrian warfare, hundreds of Palestinian |
2017-03-04 | View |
ISIS Threatens to Execute Whoever Raises Palestinian Flag in Yarmouk CampAGPS quoted activists as stating that ISIS in southern Damascus issued orders to execute whoever is caught raising the Palestinian flag in ISIS-controlled zones. In 2016, ISIS disfigured the pictures |
2017-03-04 | View |
4 Refugees Executed by ISIS in Yarmouk Last WeekISIS militias, who have seized large areas of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus, executed four refugees, sources in the camp told AGPS. The four casualties are identified as |
2017-03-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 2, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,453 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,169 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-03 | View |
Learners in Southern Damascus Honored over Academic ExcellenceA celebration was held by the Palestine Charity Commission in southern Damascus to honor learners at AlQuds School for their academic excellence. Honor awards were handed over to outstanding students |
2017-03-03 | View |
Nearly 1,600 Reports Conducted by AGPS Document Situation of Palestinians of SyriaAGPS has conducted nearly 1,600 daily reports documenting the situation of the Palestinians of Syria. The reports are available on the group’s website both in English and Arabic: www |
2017-03-03 | View |
Deadly Hostilities Force Dozens of Palestinian Families Out of Yarmouk BasinReporting from Southern Syria, AGPS news correspondent said dozens of Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in Yarmouk Basin, in Deraa’s western outskirts, fled the area for fear of being killed |
2017-03-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: March 1, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,453 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,169 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-02 | View |
Residents of Hama-Based AlAydeen Camp Subjected to Exacerbating Conditions, Tough CordonThough the situation remains relatively calm in Hama-based AlAydden Camp, the residents have been grappling with a tough cordon enforced by the regime army on the main access roads out |
2017-03-02 | View |
459 Palestinians Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Jails459 Palestinian refugees have been tortured to death in Syrian regime penitentiaries, amid growing concerns over the fates of hundreds of detainees whose situation has been shrouded in mystery due |
2017-03-02 | View |
AGPS: 3,453 Palestinian Refugees Killed, 1,169 Detained in War-Torn SyriaAGPS kept record of the names of 3,453 Palestinian refugees killed in the raging Syrian warfare. The data was amassed by AGPS field reporters scattered across over 20 flashpoints |
2017-03-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 28, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,454 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,169 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-03-01 | View |
“Subsidiary Protection” Ruling by German Court Sparks Furor among Syria Refugee CommunityPalestinian and Syrian refugees in Germany expressed profound disappointment at a German court verdict ruling that Syrians fleeing the war in their home country do not have automatic right to |
2017-03-01 | View |
Acre School Director in Aleppo-Based AlNeirab Camp ReleasedPalestinian instructor Mohamed Walid Rafe’, director of Acre Prep School in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, was released from a government detention center, seven days after he was kidnapped from the |
2017-03-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Omar Held in Syrian Gov’t JailPalestinian refugee Mohamed Omar, aged 51, has been locked up in Syrian government penitentiaries for over three years in a row. The detainee was kidnapped by the regime troops on |
2017-03-01 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Barrel Onslaught on AlMuzeireebReporting from southern Damascus, AGPS correspondent said the Syrian government forces struck on Tuesday AlMuzeireeb town, in Deraa’s western outskirts, with spates of barrel bombs. The regime squads further targeted |
2017-03-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 27, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,452 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,166 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-28 | View |
Relief Items Handed Out to Yarmouk Displaced Community in Southern DamascusThe Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development in southern Damascus continues to deliver in-kind food items to the Palestinian families who were forcibly displaced from Yarmouk after ISIS grabbed hold |
2017-02-28 | View |
108 Palestinians Executed Since Outburst of Syrian Conflict108 Palestinian refugees were executed since the outburst of the Syrian warfare, 89 among whom subjected to field executions, according to AGPS statistics until Tuesday, February 27. The list of |
2017-02-28 | View |
Resident of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp Killed in Raging HostilitiesPalestinian youth Mahmoud Abdullah Ibrahim, a resident of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, died on Monday as he fought alongside the pro-government Abu AlAbd Nasser battalion in the environs of the shelter |
2017-02-28 | View |
Syria Warfare Jeopardizes Education for Palestinian RefugeesMost of Syria’s schools have been destroyed or put out of operation in the raging warfare, imperiling the education of the Syrians and Palestinians alike. The Syrian warfare has contributed |
2017-02-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 26, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,452 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,166 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-27 | View |
Palestinian writer Ali Shehabi Jailed in Gov’t Penitentiary for 4th YearThe Palestinian writer Ali Sa’id Shehabi, aged 62, has been held in Syria government jails for the fourth year running. Ex-detainees said they had last met Shehabi, an English instructor |
2017-02-27 | View |
Sbeina Residents Denied Access to Homes for 1,200 DaysResidents of AlSebeina Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rural Damascus have been denied access to their homes via government-run checkpoints for 1,200 consecutive days. Bloody hostilities between the government |
2017-02-27 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Trapped in ISIS-Controlled Jilin, Tseil Towns Enduring Appalling ConditionsPalestinians housed in Jilin and Tseil, in southern Syria, have been enduring dire circumstances as ISIS militias tightened grip on the area. A tight cordon has been imposed on Jilin |
2017-02-27 | View |
Dozens of Palestinians from Syria Forced Out of Ein AlHilweh Camp due to Security MayhemHundreds of Palestinian families from Syria fled Ein AlHilweh Camp, in southern Lebanon, for fear of being killed in the bloody strife rocking the shelter. The exodus occurred as violent |
2017-02-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 25, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,452 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,166 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-26 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mootaz Bakr Locked Up in Gov’t PenitentiaryPalestinian resident of AlAydeen Camp, in Homs, Mootaz Mohamed Bakr, aged 33, has been locked up in Syrian government penitentiaries for four years running. AGPS kept record of the incarceration |
2017-02-26 | View |
Palestine Charity Sounds Alarm over Acute Water Dearth in Southern DamascusThe Palestinian Charity Commission sounded distress signals over the acute dearth in potable water in Yarmouk, Yalda, Babilla, and Beit Sahem. Thousands of Palestinian refugees and several displaced Syrian nationals |
2017-02-26 | View |
ISIS Tightens Grip on Stranded Civilians in Yarmouk CampISIS mobs in southern Damascus have tightened noose around civilians who have been stranded in blockaded Yarmouk Camp. A tough cordon has also been enforced by ISIS on areas led |
2017-02-26 | View |
AGPS Holds Exhibition to Speak Up for Palestinians of Syria at Palestinians Abroad ConferenceA documentary exhibition has been held by AGPS on the sidelines of the Palestinians Abroad Conference kicked off in Turkey on Saturday. Live snapshots documenting the casualties and material damage |
2017-02-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 24, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,451 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,166 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-02-25 | View |
Witness NGO Urges Abbas to Pop In Palestinian Camps in Lebanon, Take Immediate ActionThe Palestinian Association for Human Rights, Shahed (Witness), urged the Palestinian Authority (PA) President, Mahmoud Abbas, to pay a visit to the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon during his three-day |
2017-02-25 | View |
Injuries Reported as Gov’ Forces Attack Wedding Ceremony in Khan AlSheih CampThe Syrian government forces, escorted by conscripts at the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), came down heavily on a wedding ceremony celebrated in Khan AlSheih camp, in Damascus western outskirts. Reporting |
2017-02-25 | View |
Resident of Deraa Camp Killed in Southern Syria ClashesPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ahmed Usfur, a resident of Deraa Camp, succumbed on Thursday, February 23, to wounds he sustained in bloody clashes with the Syrian government troops in AlMenshiya neighborhood |
2017-02-25 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Stranded at Bangkok Airport Launches Cry for Help following Bans Slapped by Lebanon, MalaysiaPalestinian refugee Muhannad AlKhaja, formerly sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, launched a cry for help from the Bangkok airport, in the southeastern Asian country of Thailand, where he has been stranded |
2017-02-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 23, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,451 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,166 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-24 | View |
Relief Items Handed Over to Handarat Displaced CommunityIn-kind food items were delivered by Swedish relief charities to Palestinian and Syrian families displaced from the Aleppo-based Handarat Camp, in northern Syria. Residents of Handarat have gone homeless for |
2017-02-24 | View |
AGPS: 2,867 Civilian Casualties among Palestinians of Syria, 578 Combatant Casualties2,867 casualties among the Palestinians of Syria killed since 2011 are identified by AGPS as non-combatants while 578 others are believed to be combatants affiliated with the government and |
2017-02-24 | View |
Displaced Palestinians in Deraa’s Northwestern Town of Tseil Launch Cry for HelpDisplaced Palestinian families seeking refuge in Deraa’s northwestern town of Tseil, to the south of Syria, have sounded alarm bells over the abject living conditions they have been made to |
2017-02-24 | View |
A Palestinian female was kidnapped at a government checkpoint in DamascusA Palestinian female detainee was kidnapped at a government checkpoint in Damascus. The captive’s family demanded that their sibling’s name be not revealed for fear of retaliation and torture by |
2017-02-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Call on Abbas to Take Serious Action Regarding their Tragic SituationPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon called on the Palestinian Authority (PA) President, Mahmoud Abbas, to take urgent action as regards their tragic state of affairs. The appeals were launched |
2017-02-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 22, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,451 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,166 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-23 | View |
50 Palestinians from Syria Drown Onboard “Death Boats” to EuropeAGPS kept record of the death of 50 Palestinians onboard the “death boats” to Europe, fleeing war-tattered Syria. According to AGPS data, most of the casualties were women, children, and |
2017-02-23 | View |
Resident of AlNeirab Camp Kidnapped at Gov’t CheckpointAGPS reporter said the Palestinian youth Abdullah AlKhatib, housed in AlNeirab Camp, has gone missing on his way to the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. Activists said they believe AlKhatib |
2017-02-23 | View |
Deraa Resident Wounded in AlMenshiya Clashes, in Southern SyriaYoungster Ibrahim AlSafouri, sheltered in Deraa Camp, sustained wounds in the clashes that rocked AlMenshiya neighborhood, in the southern Syrian town of Deraa AlBalad. |
2017-02-23 | View |
Heavy Shelling, Clashes Rock Yarmouk CampFatah AlSham-led AlRija Square in Yarmouk and the vicinities of the local municipality were struck with mortar shells on Wednesday. The Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) claimed responsibility for the onslaughts |
2017-02-23 | View |
ISIS Cold-Bloodedly Slaughters Palestinian Refugees, Loots UNRWA Office in YarmoukPalestinian refugee Mohamed Kamal AlBeitari, sheltered in Tafas town, to the northwest of Deraa province, was cold-bloodedly executed by ISIS militias. AlBeitari, along with dozens of civilians and opposition fighters |
2017-02-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 21, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,449 Palestinians, including 456 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,165 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-22 | View |
Aid Items Distributed to Palestinians of Syria in Lebanese Camps of Ein AlHilweh, AlJalilThe Furqan Charity distributed vouchers and food parcels to the Palestinians from Syria with special needs in Ein AlHiwleh Camp, in southern Lebanon. Last week, the charity conducted statistics to |
2017-02-22 | View |
600 Bread Bundles Delivered to Stranded Civilians in Deraa CampThe Palestine Charity Commission entered 600 bread bundles to civilians stranded in Deraa Camp, in southern Syria. A campaigner said the charity supplied the residents with drinking water following a |
2017-02-22 | View |
Reconstruction of AlHouda Compound in Khan AlSheih Camp OngoingWorks have been underway to reconstruct AlHouda Compound in Khan AlSheih Camp for Palestinian refugees after it had been heavily damaged by shelling. On November 13, 2016, the Russian fighter |
2017-02-22 | View |
Acre School Director Kidnapped by Gov’t Forces from Aleppo-Based AlNeirab CampReporting from Aleppo, AGPS news correspondent said the Syrian government troops rounded up the Palestinian director of the Akka (Acre) prep school in Aleppo-based AlNeirab Camp, Mohamed Walid Rafa’, after |
2017-02-22 | View |
4 Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in Syria, 2 among Whom in ISIS Massacre in Deraa SuburbsPalestinian refugees Faraj Mohamed Faraj and Faris Ali AlGhazawi were pronounced dead on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. The two casualties were reportedly killed in a massacre perpetrated by ISIS militants |
2017-02-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 20, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,445 Palestinians, including 456 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,164 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-21 | View |
Free Medical Day for Palestinians of Syria in Al-Bunyan Clinic in SidonAlBunyan Clinic in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, in partnership with the Humanitarian Cooperation Association, declared Wednesday, February 22, 2017, a free medical day in favor of the displaced |
2017-02-21 | View |
Situation of Palestinians of Syria Exacerbated by Price Leap, DisplacementDisplaced Palestinian families in Syria have been enduring severe economic crises due to the steep rental fees, estimated at a monthly average of $150 to $350. The sharp rise in |
2017-02-21 | View |
Displaced Residents of Yarmouk Dismayed by Anarchic Aid Distribution in YaldaPalestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk Camp to adjacent towns spoke out against the state of anarchy that swamped the aid distribution process. Speaking with AGPS, Palestinian activists in Yalda town |
2017-02-21 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Southern Syria, Death Toll Hits 3,445Palestinian woman Fawziya Abu Atouq, a resident of AlMuzeireeb town, was killed a couple of days ago in an onslaught rocking Nasib town, southeast of Deraa province. The offensive claimed |
2017-02-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 19, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,444 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,164 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-20 | View |
UNRWA New Director Says He Looks Forward to Alleviate Suffering of Palestinian RefugeesNewly-appointed UNRWA Director in Syria Mohammed Abdi Adar said his appointment “is an important opportunity to serve Palestine refugees in Syria.” “I look forward to working with the Syrian |
2017-02-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Sound Distress Signals over Precarious Legal StatusPalestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon have launched cries for help over the precarious legal status and lack of protection they have been made to endure in the Lebanese territories |
2017-02-20 | View |
Air Strike Hits AlMuzeireeb Town, in Deraa’s Western SuburbsAlMuzeireeb town, in the southern Syrian province of Deraa, sustained heavy material damage on Sunday after it was struck by the Syrian fighter jets. A few days earlier, an onslaught |
2017-02-20 | View |
Appeals for Emergency Evacuation in Southern DamascusPalestinian activists appealed to the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Damascus and other concerned bodies to urgently work on securing a safe emergency evacuation process in southern Damascus. According to |
2017-02-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 18, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,443 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,164 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-19 | View |
15 Palestinian, Syrian Artists Contribute to Viserum Fine Art Forum15 Palestinian artists took part in a fine art forum that kicked off in the Swedish town of Virserum. An exhibition kicked off in early February under the supervision of |
2017-02-19 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Southern Syria Deprived of FirewoodPalestinian refugee families in southern Damascus have been grappling with a trouble-stricken situation trying to secure firewood with the advent of a freezing winter season. A local activist said refugees’ |
2017-02-19 | View |
Classes Suspended in AlMuzeireeb Schools due to Deadly OnslaughtsAGPS news correspondent in southern Syria said schools and other public structures in AlMuzeireeb shut their doors due to the rampant onslaughts launched by the government troops. At the same |
2017-02-19 | View |
3,443 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Raging Syria Warfare, 459 under TortureAGPS documented the death of at least 3,443 Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria, 459 among whom were tortured to death in government penitentiaries. 1,134 refugees died under shelling |
2017-02-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 17, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,443 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,164 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-18 | View |
Palestine Charity Delivers Firewood to Southern Damascus FamiliesThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed firewood to a number of Palestinian families and mosques in southern Damascus. The move makes part of the Warm Winter 3 campaign initiated by the |
2017-02-18 | View |
Residents of Aleppo-Based Neirab Camp Launch Cry for Help over Transportation CrisisHundreds of Palestinian refugees in Aleppo-based AlNeirab Camp have sounded distress signals over the transportation crisis rocking the area as buses, among other means of transport, suspended their services due |
2017-02-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugee injured in Yarmouk ClashesThe Palestinian refugee Rami Ahmad Dawah, from the pro-regime Filasteen AlHurra (Free Palestine) Movement, injured in clashes between the government battalions and ISIS militias at AlShuhadaa crossroads, in blockaded Yarmouk |
2017-02-18 | View |
Gov’t Affiliates Seize Homes of Palestinian Refugees in Damascus SuburbsReporting from Rural Damascus, AGPS news correspondent said Syrian government affiliates, believed to be Shiites, held sway over the homes of displaced Palestinian and Syrian civilians in AlDhiabiya area. The |
2017-02-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 16, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,443 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,164 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-17 | View |
Palestine Charity in Southern Damascus Wraps Up “2017 Warm Winter” CampaignThe Palestine Charity Commission announced the end of its “Warm Winter 3” campaign for 2017. During the campaign, the commission distributed firewood to Palestinians sheltered in southern Damascus, including cancer-stricken |
2017-02-17 | View |
30 Palestinians from Syria Killed since Start of 2017AGPS kept record of the death of 30 Palestinian refugees in Syria since the start of 2017 due to war-related incidents. Nine Palestinian refugees died in January alone. Four refugees |
2017-02-17 | View |
Over 300 Palestinian Refugees Missing since Outbreak of Syrian Warfare301 Palestinian refugees have gone missing since the outburst of the Syrian conflict, among whom 38 female refugees. Over half of the missing refugees have been identified as residents of |
2017-02-17 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Khan AlSheih Camp Raslan Tawfiq Raja Released from Gov’t Lock-UpPalestinian refugee Raslan Tawfiq Raja, a resident of Khan AlSheih Camp, was recently released from a government jail. The newly-released detainee was kidnapped on November 8, 2017 at the regime-run |
2017-02-17 | View |
Gov’t Forces Blow Up Home in Khan AlSheih Camp, Block Delivery of Relief Items to Displaced Families in IdlibReporting from Khan AlSheih Camp in Damascus western outskirts, AGPS news correspondent said that a couple of days ago the Syrian government forces blew up civilian homes in the shelter |
2017-02-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 15, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,443 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,164 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-16 | View |
UNRWA Transfers Cash for Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon via ATM CardsUNRWA delivered rental allowances worth $100 per every single family and $27 as an individual food allowance to the Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon. The transfer was carried out via |
2017-02-16 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinians Stranded in Makeshift Camps in Greece Facing Dire ConditionsPalestinian refugees from Syria who have been stranded in Greece have sounded distress signals after most European states opted for a closed-door immigration policy, leaving hundreds of refugees trapped in |
2017-02-16 | View |
ISIS Tightens Grip on AlRija Residents in Yarmouk, Blocks Entry of Food ParcelsISIS militias have tightened the noose around the residents of AlRija Square, Haifa Street, and Safouriya, in western Yarmouk Camp, on account that they are controlled by Tahrir AlSham battalion |
2017-02-16 | View |
Deraa Camp Comes under Heavy Shelling, Residents Sound Distress SignalsOnslaughts rocked the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees on Wednesday, resulting in serious material damage. Local activists and civilians appealed to the United Nations and the International Red Cross, among |
2017-02-16 | View |
459 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Lock-UpsAGPS documented the death of 459 Palestinian detainees under torture in Syrian government jails. AGPS estimates the real number to be much higher due to the gag orders slapped by |
2017-02-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 14, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,441 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,164 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-15 | View |
AGPS Launches “You Report” Mobile Phone AppAGPS launched a so-codenamed “You Report” mobile phone application that will enable users to report violations and developments as regards the Palestinians of Syria far and wide. Earlier, AGPS launched |
2017-02-15 | View |
Relief Items Handed Out to Palestinian Refugees in Al Raml Camp, Central BekaaThe Development Committee in Latakia-based AlRaml Camp distributed on Monday, February 13, 2017, winter clothes to schoolchildren and kids sheltered in the area. On February 14, the Palestinian Cultural Center |
2017-02-15 | View |
Palestinian Worker from Syria Dies in Lebanon after Fall from 5th FloorPalestinian refugee from Syria Abdul Rahman Mohamed Mohamed Abdul Rahman, died on February 13 after he fell from the fifth floor of a building under construction in AlSafsaf neighborhood, in |
2017-02-15 | View |
Palestinian Child Killed in Shelling on AlMuzeireeb, Refugee Gunned Down in YarmoukPalestinian child Emad Jihad Diab died on Monday, February 13, after artillery shells hit AlMuzeireeb town, to the northwest of Deraa city. Palestinian refugee Mohamed Dib AlAyedi succumbed to the |
2017-02-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 13, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,441 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,164 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-02-14 | View |
Palestine Charity Provides Assistance to Al Muzeireeb Community in Southern SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission continues to provide humanitarian assistance and in-kind relief items to Palestinian refugees in southern Syria. Recently, the commission handed over 50 free medical prescriptions in Al |
2017-02-14 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Khamees Al Hariri Held Captive in Gov’t PenitentiaryPalestinian resident of Al Raml Camp in Latakia, Khamees Hassan Al Hariri, aged 34, has had a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups. The detainees’ families appealed to the U |
2017-02-14 | View |
Man, Woman Kidnapped by ISIS in Yarmouk over Claims of Illegal Knot-TyingISIS militias in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in southern Damascus, arrested a newly-married couple on allegations of tying the knot outside the ISIS-run shariah court. Eye-witnesses said the marriage |
2017-02-14 | View |
Deraa Camp, Environs Hit by Renewed ShellingThe Syrian government forces struck the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees with heavy machinegun fire and artilleries, resulting in serious material damage. The government troops further targeted the adjacent Al |
2017-02-14 | View |
2 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Escalating Hostilities in Southern SyriaTwo Palestinian refugees were killed in the raging hostilities in southern Syria. Refugee Jumua Mohamed Hussein Al Moussa died after an artillery shell slammed into Deraa. The other casualty—Khaled Ahmad |
2017-02-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 12, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,439 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,163 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-13 | View |
Stranded Residents Leave Al Rija Square, in Blockaded Yaroumk CampCivilians stranded in Fatah Al Sham-run Al Rija Square, to the west of Yarmouk Camp, have fled the area in the hunt for a safer shelter. The exodus comes at |
2017-02-13 | View |
PLA Militant Dies in Eastern Al Ghouta, in Rural DamascusThe casualty—Yamen Mohamed Hassan—from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), was killed following clashes that burst out in Al-Shifouniya ranches, in Eastern Al-Ghouta, in Rural Damascus. |
2017-02-13 | View |
3 Liwaa Al Quds Fighters Killed in Aleppo ClashesThree Palestinian refugees were killed in renewed hostilities whom identified as members of the Liwa Al Quds brigade—Wasseem Mohamed Al Sahli, Youssef Saadiya, and Khaled Mohamed Diab. The three casualties breathed |
2017-02-13 | View |
Al Muzeireeb Comes under Heavy Shelling amid Concerns Gov’t Troops Tighten Noose Around Southern SyriaAl Muzeireeb town, a home to nearly 8,500 Palestinian refugees, came under heavy shelling. According to AGPS reporter, tension has been running high in Al Muzeireeb after the Syrian |
2017-02-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 11, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,435 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,164 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-12 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Sweden Subjected to Thorny Family Reunification ProceduresHundreds of Palestinian families from Syria in Sweden have been shorn of the right to family reunification. In the best of cases, family reunification procedures last for a period of |
2017-02-12 | View |
Residents of Al-Sbeina Camp Denied Access to their Homes via Gov’t Checkpoints for 1,185 Days RunningResidents of Al-Sebeina Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rural Damascus have been denied access to their homes via government-run checkpoints for 1,185 consecutive days. Bloody hostilities between the government |
2017-02-12 | View |
Dozens of Families Go Homeless as Rampant Shelling Swamps Deraa Camp, Al-Sadd RoadDozens of Palestinian families fled the Deraa Camp and the Al-Sadd Road due to the unabated onslaughts launched by the Syrian government forces on the area and the deadly hostilities |
2017-02-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 10, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,435 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,162 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-11 | View |
Residents of Latakia-Based Al-Raml Camp Voice Concern over Arbitrary Abductions, Price HikeResidents of Latakia-based Al-Raml Camp have sounded the alarm over the swift surge in the abrupt home break-ins and abduction sweeps launched by the Syrian government forces. Palestinian youths sheltered |
2017-02-11 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Al-Umra Spotted in Syrian PenitentiaryActivists quoted newly-released detainees as stating that they had come across the Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Al-Umra, a resident of Yarmouk, in the government-run National Defense Forces center in 2015, before |
2017-02-11 | View |
Relief Items Distributed to Palestinian Families in Southern DamascusThe Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development handed over much-needed items to the Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk and currently seeking shelter in southern Damascus. Food baskets were distributed as |
2017-02-11 | View |
ISIS Allows 2 Families’ Access Out of Blockaded Areas in Yarmouk Amid Clashes with Fatah Al-ShamOn-the-spot reporters said ISIS militias allowed two families trapped in Yarmouk Camp access out of Al-Rija Square, formerly controlled by Fatah Al-Sham battalion, on condition that they do not show |
2017-02-11 | View |
Heavy Shelling Rocks Deraa Camp, Al-Sadd Road in Southern SyriaReporting from southern Syria, AGPS news correspondent said the Syrian government forces struck the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees with heavy machinegun, sparking panic among the stranded residents. A couple |
2017-02-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 9, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,435 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,160 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-10 | View |
Monthly Allowances Handed Over to Palestinian Orphans from Syria in Southern TurkeyThe Road to Life Charity distributed monthly allowances for Palestinian orphans from Syria in the southern Turkish areas of Rihaniya, Mersin, Gaziantep, Antakya, Adana, Kilis, Urfa, and Nizip. The move |
2017-02-10 | View |
UNRWA Receives Funds from Italy, Denmark to Address Needs of Palestinian RefugeesThe Government of Italy, through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), has contributed EUR 2.25 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in |
2017-02-10 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Mahmoud Zaydan Locked Up in Gov’t Penitentiary for 3rd Year RunningPalestinian refugee Mohamed Mahmoud Zaydan has also been behind government bars since January 2013. Zaydan was kidnapped at the government-led Al-Jisr checkpoint on his way out of Yarmouk Camp, in |
2017-02-10 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Al-Neirab Camp Kidnapped by Gov’t TroopsPalestinian resident of the Aleppo-based Al-Neirab Camp, Mohamed Ahmad Zahrawi, born in 1980, was kidnapped by the government troops on February 6, 2017, on his way back to Al-Neirab shelter |
2017-02-10 | View |
2 Palestinians Killed, Another Wounded in Raging Syria WarfareTwo Palestinian refugees were pronounced dead and another sustained wounds as they took part in bloody hostilities in war-tattered Syria. AGPS on-the-spot reporter identified the casualties as: Resident of Jaramana |
2017-02-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 8, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,434 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,154 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Syria Mustafa Hajawi Forcibly Deported from SwedenPalestinian refugee from Syria Mustafa Hajawi, a resident of Yarmouk shelter, was forcibly deported from Sweden to Greece. Mustafa Hajawi was arrested by the Swedish authorities on January 25 at |
2017-02-09 | View |
Fate of 5 Palestinian Refugees Shrouded in Mystery in Regime PenitentiariesFive Palestinians have been incarcerated in government prisons, four among whom identified as members of the Daoud family. The four family members are: 29-year-old Nour Ahmad Daoud, a resident of |
2017-02-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Kidnapped by Gov’t Forces from Khan Al-Sheih CampPalestinian refugee Raslan Tawfiq Raja, was kidnapped by the Syrian government troops deployed at the Ein checkpoint, set up on the main access road to Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian |
2017-02-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Jail, Torture Death Toll Hits 459Palestinian resident of Syria-based Yarmouk Camp Bassam Ali Youssef, born in 1978, died under torture in Syrian government lock-ups. The casualty was kidnapped in 2013 from a UNRWA-run vocational education |
2017-02-09 | View |
Palestinian Female Refugee Released following Swap Deal between Gov’t Forces, Opposition OutfitsPalestinian refugee Aisha Salah Sweid, born in 1962, was released on Tuesday as part of prisoner swap deal struck between the Syrian government and the opposition in the north. The |
2017-02-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 7, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,432 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,154 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-08 | View |
Jaramana Residents Deprived of Much-Needed Fuel SuppliesResidents of the Jaramana Camp, in Rural Damascus, have run out of fuel reserves urgently needed for heating. Speaking with AGPS, the residents said they registered their names on the |
2017-02-08 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Strike Palestinian Community in Deraa with Ground-to-Ground MissileThe Syrian government forces on Monday struck the Al-Sadd Road, housing Palestinian refugees in Deraa suburbs, with a surface-to-surface missile. No injuries were reported in the onslaught. At the same |
2017-02-08 | View |
Dozens of Palestinians Feared Dead Among 13,000 Detainees Mass-Executed in Sednaya Lock-UpAGPS is deeply concerned that dozens of Palestinians from Syria might be among 13,000 casualties executed in the government Sednaya penal complex. The Syrian government executed up to 13 |
2017-02-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 6, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,432 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,154 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Take Part in Cultural Event in French City of MarseillePalestinian refugees from Syria took part on February 1 in cultural events staged in an amphitheatre in the French multicultural city of Marseille. Paintings drawn by the Palestinian-Syrian artists, among |
2017-02-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Haninou Locked Up in Gov’t Penitentiary for Over 2 YearsPalestinian resident of the Aleppo-based Al-Neirab Camp, Mahmoud Haninou, has been incarcerated in Syrian government prisons for over a couple of years. Despite difficulties and hindrances in the documentarian process |
2017-02-07 | View |
Civilians Stranded in Yarmouk Camp Left without Bread for 6th DayThe Syrian Red Crescent has stopped distribution of bread loafs to the stranded residents of Yarmouk for the 6th day in a row. Reporting from the area, AGPS correspondent said |
2017-02-07 | View |
Palestinian Female Refugee Fatally Gunned Down in Blockaded Yarmouk ShelterPalestinian refugee Meriam Al-Naji was fatally gunned down on Sunday by a sniper near Al-Bassil Pool, adjacent to Al-Uruba Street, in the blockaded Yarmouk Camp. The casualty was rushed to |
2017-02-07 | View |
AGPS Releases Documentary Report on Assassination Attempts at Yarmouk CampAGPS issued a report documenting the assassination attempts carried out in the blockaded Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees for the period from March 2011 to December 2016. Entitled “The Assassination |
2017-02-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 5, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,431 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,153 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-06 | View |
Cleaning Supplies Distributed to Palestinian Refugees in al-Badawi CampThe Beit Atfal Al-Soumoud charity in Lebanon distributed cleaning supplies to a number of Palestinian families from Syria sheltered in Al-Badawi Camp, in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli. 31 |
2017-02-06 | View |
Displaced Palestinian Families in Syrian-Libyan Dairy Farm Launch Cry for HelpSeveral Palestinian families in Deraa province who have sought shelter in dairy farms and sheep ranches, after their homes have gone ravaged in the unabated warfare, launched cries for help |
2017-02-06 | View |
Palestinian Pro-Gov’t Fighter KilledPalestinian youth Ahmad Moufeq Ahmad, nicknamed Abu Al-Houda, died on January 27, 2017. The casualty is a member of the pro-regime Filastin Al-Hurra Movement, which controls Al-Shuhadaa area in the |
2017-02-06 | View |
Violent Clashes Rock Yarmouk CampIn another development, violent clashes burst out on Saturday evening between ISIS militias and Fatah Al-Sham Front (formerly known as Jabhat Al-Nusra) as ISIS fighters crept into areas controlled by |
2017-02-06 | View |
9 Palestinian Refugees Killed in War-Torn Syria in January 2017, Down from 21 in January 2016AGPS documented the death of nine Palestinians due to war-related incidents in war-torn Syria, down from 21 in January 2016. Four Palestinians were killed by gunfire and two died under |
2017-02-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 4, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,430 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,153 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-05 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Formerly Shelter in Khan Al-Sheih Camp Holds Art Exhibition in GermanyAn exhibition for the Palestinian artist from Syria Ghassan Al-Shehab was held in the Frankfurt Huff Hall in the German city of Mainz, the capital and largest city of the |
2017-02-05 | View |
3,430 Palestinian Refugees Killed due to War-Related Incidents in Beleaguered SyriaAGPS documented the death of 3,430 Palestinians due to war-related incidents in Syria. 1,131 Palestinians died of shelling while 832 others were killed in unabated clashes between the |
2017-02-05 | View |
Humanitarian Situation Takes Turn for Worse as Violent Clashes Flare Up in YarmoukReporting from the blockaded Yarmouk Camp, AGPS news correspondent said violent clashes between ISIS militias and Fatah Al-Sham battalion burst out at the Haifa and Saffuriya crossroads after ISIS lifted |
2017-02-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 3, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,430 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,153 Palestinian refugees, including 83 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-04 | View |
Palestine Charity Embarks on “Winter Dress” Campaign for Yarmouk ChildrenThe Palestine Charity Commission embarked on a so-called “Winter Dress” campaign for Palestinian children in southern Damascus. According to the campaigners, the move aims to provide 400 schoolchildren at Al-Jarmak |
2017-02-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Ataf Shahada Incarcerated in Gov’t Penitentiary for 4th Year RunningThe Palestinian refugee Ataf Hussein Shahada, born in 1990, has been locked up in Syrian regime penitentiaries for the fourth consecutive year after she was kidnapped by the government troops |
2017-02-04 | View |
Civilians Run Out of Bread in Blockaded Yarmouk CampResidents of the blockaded Yarmouk Camp have run out of bread after the Syrian Red Crescent suspended bread delivery for the second day running. According to local residents, such areas |
2017-02-04 | View |
Situation of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Goes Downhill as Refugees’ Appeals Go Unheeded176 Palestinian-Syrian families in the blockaded Gaza Strip have been enduring dire living conditions due to the decade-long Israeli siege and the devastating upshots of the latest Israeli offensive on |
2017-02-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 2, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,429 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,152 Palestinian refugees, including 82 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-03 | View |
Swedish Aid Convoy Due to Arrive in Yarmouk ShelterThe Second Swedish Aid Convoy is due to arrive in the Yarmouk Camp in mid-February, laden with food parcels and other humanitarian needs. Khaled Al-Yousef, an official in charge of |
2017-02-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria Subjected to Tragic Humanitarian SituationAGPS continues to sound the alarm over the dire living conditions rocking Palestinian refugee camps in war-torn Syria. Price hikes, unemployment, high rental fees, extreme poverty, and lack of financial |
2017-02-03 | View |
Sham Al-Rasoul Brigade Seizes Pool Area on Outskirts of Blockaded Yarmouk CampThe anti-government Sham Al-Rasoul Brigade reportedly grabbed hold on Wednesday of the Pool Area between Yalda town and the blockaded Yarmouk shelter. Sometime earlier, Fatah Al-Sham battalions deployed in the |
2017-02-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Wounds Inflicted by Wadi Barada ClashesPalestinian refugee Ali Hussein Shahada, a resident of Al-Sayeda Zeinab Camp in Rural Damascus, died of wounds he sustained a few days ago as he fought alongside the pro-Government forces |
2017-02-03 | View |
After Forcing over 2,000 Residents Out, Gov’t Forces Tighten Grip on Khan Al-Sheih CampA tight security cordon has been imposed by the Syrian government forces on Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees in western Rural Damascus. Reporting from Khan Al-Sheih, AGPS news correspondent |
2017-02-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: February 1, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,429 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,152 Palestinian refugees, including 82 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-02 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon-based Al-Miyah wa Miyah Camp Launch Cry for HelpPalestinian families from Syria sheltered in Al-Miyah wa Miyah Camp in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, launched, in letters emailed to AGPS, cries for help over their abject living |
2017-02-02 | View |
Palestinian Resident of Al-Sayeda Zeinab Camp Announced Dead IN Rural DamascusPalestinian resident of Al-Sayeda Zeinab shelter, Ahmad Hussein Akeil, from the pro-Government National Defense Forces militia, was also killed as he took part in battles against the opposition battalions in |
2017-02-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Gov’t Jails35-year-old Palestinian resident of the Aleppo-based Al-Neirab Camp, Ahmad Emara, a father of two kids, was tortured to death in the Syrian regime penitentiaries, where he had been held for |
2017-02-02 | View |
2 PLA Fighters Killed in Raging Warfare, Death Toll Hits 200AGPS kept record of the death of four more Palestinian refugees in the raging warfare. Palestinian refugees Jihad Ahmad Amash, a resident of Al-Sayeda Zeinab Camp, and Abdul Kadir Abu |
2017-02-02 | View |
9 Palestinians Killed in War-Tattered Syria in January 2017AGPS documented the death of nine Palestinian refugees during January 2017, four among whom killed by gunfire and another two due to shelling. Two refugees were, meanwhile, fatally gunned down |
2017-02-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 31, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,425 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,152 Palestinian refugees, including 82 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-02-01 | View |
Palestinians from Syria Seek Shelter in Brazil as Arab States Close DoorsSeveral Palestinian families from Syria have been seeking refuge in Brazil, a country that has made it far easier and cheaper for refugees to enter. Fleeing war-tattered Syria, Palestinian families |
2017-02-01 | View |
Alarms Sounded over Mysterious Fate of Palestinian Brothers Mohamed and Saleh Akawi in Gov’t Lock-upPalestinian brothers Mohamed and Saleh Akawi have gone missing for the fourth year running after they were kidnapped by the Syrian government forces in June 2013 at Al-Batikha checkpoint near |
2017-02-01 | View |
Living Conditions in Khan Dannun Camp Exacerbated by Transportation Crisis,A transportation crisis has been rocking the Khan Dannun Camp since the outburst of the Syrian warfare. Reporting from Khan Dannun shelter, located some 23 kilometers away from southern Damascus |
2017-02-01 | View |
Health Situation Takes Turn for Worse in Deraa, Yarmouk Shelters due to Water CrisisResidents of the Yarmouk and Deraa camps have launched cries for help over an acute water crisis, saying they have been forced to drink water spouting from contaminated artesian wells |
2017-02-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 30, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,425 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,149 Palestinian refugees, including 82 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-31 | View |
Palestinian refugee Sami Abu Al-Heijaa held in Syrian gov’t jail for 4th year running45-year-old Palestinian refugee Sami Anwar Abu Al-Heijaa, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, has gone missing for the fourth year running after he was kidnapped by the regime troops from Al-Zahira |
2017-01-31 | View |
850 Palestinian families from Syria subjected to dire conditions in Lebanese Bekaa ValleyDisplaced Palestinian families from Syria taking shelter in the Lebanese Bekaa Valley have been enduring calamitous socio-economic conditions due to the harsh weather conditions and sub-zero temperatures, often swiftly dipping |
2017-01-31 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Battalions Strike Deraa Camp with Heavy Machine Gunfire, Tank ShellsThe Syrian government forces deployed at a checkpoint pitched near a consumer services company in Deraa Al-Mahatta struck the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees with a spate of tank mortars |
2017-01-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 29, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,425 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,147 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-30 | View |
Palestinian artist holds art gallery workshop in SwedenThe Palestinian-Syrian refugee Ghassan Al-Saadi, a former resident of Yarmouk Camp, embarked on a so-called Virserum Forum for Fine Art joined by 15 male and female artists from Syria and |
2017-01-30 | View |
Ex-detainees provide testimonies on incarceration of Palestinian refugees in Sednaya military prisonAffidavits released by ex-detainees provided evidence on the incarceration of Palestinian refugees in the Sednaya military prison, to the north of Damascus province. According to testimonies by newly-released Palestinians, refugee |
2017-01-30 | View |
Palestinian female refugee killed in onslaught rocking southern Syrian town of TafasPalestinian female refugee Fatema Eissat was killed in a military offensive by the Syrian warplanes on Syria’s southern town of Tafas. A resident of Al-Muzeireeb, the casualty breathed her last |
2017-01-30 | View |
84 Palestinians Fall Victim to Extrajudicial Killing in Syrian BattlefieldAt least 84 Palestinian refugees have fallen victim to extrajudicial on-the-spot executions since the outburst of the Syrian warfare until January 29, 2017. AGPS found out that the death toll |
2017-01-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 28, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,424 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,147 Palestinian refugees, including 82 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-29 | View |
Palestinian resident of Khan Al-Sheih Camp kidnapped on way back homeAGPS correspondent in Damascus Suburbs said the Palestinian youth Shadi Ibrahim Youssef, nicknamed Shadi Al-Mukhtar, was kidnapped by the Syrian government forces on his way back to Khan Al-Sheih shelter |
2017-01-29 | View |
Palestinians displaced from Khan Al-Sheih to Idlib appeal for UNRWA interventionResidents of Khan Al-Sheih who have been displaced to Idlib appealed to UNRWA to urgently step in and take up its duties as regards their tragic state of affairs. In |
2017-01-29 | View |
Palestinian resident of Al-Sayeda Zeinab Camp killed in raging warfarePalestinian refugee Ali Hussein Abdul Kareem, a resident of Al-Sayeda Zeinab Camp, died as he took part in pro-government battles in Syria. Efforts have been underway by AGPS on-the-spot reporters |
2017-01-29 | View |
Fate of 1,147 Palestinian Detainees Shrouded in Mystery in War-Tattered SyriaAGPS continues to sound the alarm over the mysterious fate of 1,147 Palestinian refugees held in Syrian government lock-ups since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict, among whom 82 |
2017-01-29 | View |
Palestinian woman Ibtissam Abdullah locked up in Syrian government jail for 4th consecutive yearThe Palestinian refugee Ibtissam Hamad Abdullah, born in 1975, has been locked up in Syrian penitentiaries for the fourth year running. Mrs. Ibtissam was kidnapped by the pro-government troops in |
2017-01-28 | View |
UNRWA Launches Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal to Support Palestinian Refugees Affected by Debilitating Syrian WarfareTo support the Palestinian refugee community affected by the debilitating conflict in Syria, UNRWA has launched its 2017 Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal. Speaking at an international conference held in |
2017-01-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 27, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,424 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,146 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-28 | View |
In-kind aids handed over to displaced Palestinian-Syrian families in southern TurkeyThe Khayra Ummah charity distributed in-kind relief items, including winter clothes, blankets, toddler milk, and diapers, to a number of Palestinian and Syrian families in such Turkish areas as Kilis |
2017-01-28 | View |
Turkish Embassy in Lebanon continues to suspend visas for Palestinian refugees from SyriaThe Turkish Embassy in Lebanon continues to prevent Palestinian refugees from Syria and Lebanon from obtaining visas. As a result, hundreds of Palestinians from Syria have embarked on life-threatening journeys |
2017-01-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 26, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,423 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,146 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-27 | View |
Khan Al-Sheih displaced community in Turkey launches cry for helpPalestinian families displaced from Khan Al-Sheih Camp to Turkey appealed to Palestinian relief institutions and NGOs to take urgent action vis-à-vis the tragic state of affairs they have been |
2017-01-27 | View |
Al-Muzeireeb tutors condemn UNRWA’s appointment mechanismsIn letters emailed to AGPS under such titles as “Accepted here, Rejected there” and “UNRWA. . . Unheeded Cries for Help,” instructors at UNRWA schools in Al-Muzeireeb, in southern Syria |
2017-01-27 | View |
PLA fighter killed by sniper gunfire in Rural Damascus23-year-old Palestinian refugee Abdul Rahman Ihsan Rustum, from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), was gunned down by a sniper in Al-Uteiba area, in Damascus Suburbs. According to local news outlets |
2017-01-27 | View |
726 Palestinian Families from Syria Affected by Deadly Strike in Southern Lebanese Camp of Ein Al-HilwehOver 726 Palestinian families from Syria sheltered in Ein Al-Hilweh Camp, to the east of the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, have been overwrought with the bloody strife rocking the |
2017-01-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 25, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,423 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,146 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-26 | View |
South Korea contributes US$ 500,000 for Palestinian refugee children in SyriaThe Government of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) has contributed US$ 500,000 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) |
2017-01-26 | View |
Yarmouk students displaced to Yalda receive textbooksThe National Committee for the Relief of the Palestinian People on January 25, 2017, handed out textbooks to students displaced from Yarmouk to Yalda town. Instructor Waleed al-Kurdi, in charge |
2017-01-26 | View |
Return of Al-Sbeina residents to their homes reportedly round the cornerA Syrian delegation headed by the Minister of National Reconciliation, Ali Haidar, along with the governors of Damascus and Al-Quneitra, popped in Al-Dhiabiya and Al-Sbeina area, in Damascus’s southern outskirts |
2017-01-26 | View |
Shells dropped on Damascus-based Yaroumk CampThree mortar shells slammed into the Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, resulting in material damage. Yarmouk residents have been subjected to a twofold siege imposed by the Syrian army troops |
2017-01-26 | View |
AGPS: 50 Palestinians from War-torn Syria drown on Migration RoadAt least 50 Palestinian refugees from Syria drowned at sea as they embarked on a life-threatening asylum-seeking journey to Europe, AGPS found out. Most of the casualties were women, children |
2017-01-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 24, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,423 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,146 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-25 | View |
Palestinian refugee Haytham Muhannad Al-Qadhi incarcerated in gov’t jail for over 3 yearsPalestinian refugee Haytham Muhannad Al-Qadhi, born on April 5, 1996, has been incarcerated in Syrian penitentiaries for over three years. Haytham was kidnapped from his home in Homs on November |
2017-01-25 | View |
Palestinian resident of Homs-based Al-Aydeen Camp released from Syrian lock-upPalestinian refugee Gharib Mohamed Gharib, a resident of the Homs-based Al-Aydeen Camp, was released from a Syrian government lock-up, where he had been held for two years and three months |
2017-01-25 | View |
Syrian warfare severs ties between Palestinian families scattered across globeThe unabated Syrian hostilities have disunited Palestinian refugee families from Syria. A community that has long been torn apart, the Palestinians of Syria have been subjected to displacement, enforced disappearance |
2017-01-25 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Forces Hit Palestinian Community in Deraa Suburbs with Gas CylindersRandomly-unleashed spates of gas cylinders and mortar shells were slammed by the Syrian government battalions into Al-Sadd Road neighborhood, housing Palestinian refugees in Deraa outskirts. No casualties were reported in |
2017-01-25 | View |
Vegetables, fruits hard-to-reach in Aleppo-based Al-Neirab shelterIn a related development, residents of Aleppo-based Al-Neirab Camp, in northern Syria, have set off alarm bells over the unabated price hike and difficulties in purchasing much-needed fruits and vegetables |
2017-01-24 | View |
Palestine Charity warns of disease spread in southern Damascus due to contaminated waterThe Palestine Charity Commission in southern Damascus warned of the swift propagation of life-threatening diseases and infections among thousands of civilians and refugees in such southern Damascus areas of Yalda |
2017-01-24 | View |
Palestinian refugee killed in onslaught by int’l alliance on northern SyriaPalestinian resident of Khan Al-Sheih Camp Suhaieb Mohamed Nayef, born in 1996, was killed in an offensive by the US-led international alliance forces on Idlib suburbs, in northern Syria. Suhaieb’s |
2017-01-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 22, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,422 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,146 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-23 | View |
6 Palestinians killed in war-torn Syrian since start of 2017AGPS documented the death of six Palestinian refugees in Syria since the start of 2017 due to war-related incidents. AGPS news correspondent identified the casualties as Deraa resident Yasmeen Abdullah |
2017-01-23 | View |
Situation of Palestinians of Syria exacerbated by difficulties in securing graves for slain siblingsPalestinian refugees in Syria have been enduring a situation of unparalleled intricacy in their attempt to secure graves to bury their slain relatives. Torn from the nourishment of home |
2017-01-23 | View |
Palestine Charity continues to secure water for Palestinian refugees in southern DamascusThe Palestine Charity Commission in southern Damascus has maximized its relief services to the Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk and seeking a safer shelter in the adjacent towns of Yalda |
2017-01-23 | View |
Civil Consultative meeting seeks ways out of crisis endured by Palestinians in southern DamascusA consultative meeting was held in southern Damascus on Saturday between civil society delegates and Palestinian activists as part of underway intents to seek possible ways-out of the crises endured |
2017-01-23 | View |
Violent Shelling Rocks Palestinian Shelters in DeraaThe Syrian government battalions on Saturday struck the Al-Sadd Road, in southern Syria, and Deraa Al-Balad neighborhoods with heavy spates of artillery shells, resulting in remarkable material damage on civilian |
2017-01-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 23, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,423 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,146 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-01-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 21, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,421 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,146 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-22 | View |
Railway Lines between Al-Neirab Camp and Aleppo City Center Re-openedAGPS news correspondent said a new network of railway lines connecting Al-Neirab Camp to the Baghdad Station, near Aleppo city center, has been reopened. The move has brought into operation |
2017-01-22 | View |
UNICEF Calls for Urgent Protection of Children Stranded in Greece, BalkansUNICEF called for urgent action to safeguard children stranded in Greece and the Balkans. 24,000 refugee children, predominately from the Syrian Arab Republic, Iraq, and Afghanistan, have been subjected |
2017-01-22 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian Refugee Wins First Place at International Biology Olympiad in GermanyPalestinian-Syrian refugee Bahi Abu Hassan won a seat as Germany’s representative at the International Science Olympiads after he placed first at the International Biology Olympiad in Germany. According to German |
2017-01-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 20, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,421 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,146 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-21 | View |
Relief items delivered to Palestinian families in southern TurkeyThe Khaira Ummah charity delivered much-needed relief items to Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in the southern Turkish town of Al-Rihaniya. Palestinian and Syrian families reportedly received winter clothes, blankets |
2017-01-21 | View |
Aids handed out to Palestinian families in Qudsaya, in Rural DamascusThe Charity Commission for the Relief of the Palestinian People distributed milk and toddler diapers to dozens of displaced Palestinian families seeking shelter in Qudsaya town, in Rural Damascus. The |
2017-01-21 | View |
Palestinian refugee in Germany rises to fame following rapid language acquisition, active engagement in linguistic tuitionPalestinian refugee in Germany Ibrahim Shehabi, a resident of Khan Al-Sheih Camp, has become a success story after he had rapidly learned the German language. Shehab has not only managed |
2017-01-21 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Air Strikes Rock Al-Muzeireeb Town in Southern SyriaThe Syrian government warplanes on Thursday hit the eastern corners of Syria’s southern town of Al-Muzeireeb with two air strikes. Located some 11 kilometers away from northwestern Deraa province, Al-Muzeireeb |
2017-01-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 19, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,421 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,146 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-20 | View |
Blockade takes away lives of 190 Palestinian refugeesAGPS documented the death of 190 Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria due to the blockade and undernourishment. Most of the casualties had been residents of the Yarmouk shelter, blockaded by |
2017-01-20 | View |
AGPS reiterates calls to Palestinian families in Syria to register names of missing, detained relatives on group’s websiteAGPS 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 |
2017-01-20 | View |
Situation of Palestinians of Syria in Damascus Goes Downhill Due to Acute Water DearthThousands of Palestinian refugees have been grappling with abject living conditions in Damascus and its environs due to the chronic water blackout rocking the region. Reporting from Damascus, AGPS news |
2017-01-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 18, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,421 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,146 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-19 | View |
Winter clothes handed out to Palestinian-Syrian families in Lebanon-based Al-Badawi CampThe Committee of the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon, in partnership with the Quds Charity Committee, delivered winter clothes to displaced Palestinian-Syrian families taking refuge in Al-Badawi Camp, in the |
2017-01-19 | View |
UNRWA transfers cash to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon via ATM cardUNRWA transferred cash aids for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cards. Every Palestinian family from Syria received a rental allowance of up to $100 and a food |
2017-01-19 | View |
Newly-formed committee tasked with managing Yarmouk affairsThe General Authority for Palestine Refugees on Wednesday put into effect Resolution No. 46, which was issued on December 18, 2016, to form a local committee to administer Yarmouk affairs |
2017-01-19 | View |
Palestinian Child Injured in International Alliance Offensive Rocking Refugee Community near Turkish-Syrian BordersA Palestinian child from the Mahmoud Family, sheltered in Al-Neirab Camp, was left injured on Monday in an onslaught by the US-led international alliance on the Akrabat refugee community on |
2017-01-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 17, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,420 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,146 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-18 | View |
Palestinian refugee Hani Abbas holds art exhibition in GermanyAn art exhibition was staged by the Bochum Medical Assistance for Refugees association in Germany. The exhibition put on display caricatures drawn by the Palestinian refugee Hani Abbas, a former |
2017-01-18 | View |
Syria-based UNRWA hands out 2017 cash aids to Palestinian refugeesAs of January 15, 2017, UNRWA started the distribution of the 2017 cash allowances to the Palestinians of Syria. The distribution process is to be wrapped up on March 16 |
2017-01-18 | View |
Regime army shuts down PFLP-GC office in Khan Al-Sheih CampReporting from western Rural Damascus, AGPS news correspondent said Military Branch 220 closed an unlicensed office run by the pro-government Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command (PFLP-GC) in |
2017-01-18 | View |
Residents of western Yarmouk Camp call for safe return to their homes, ISIS and Syrian gov’t troops tighten gripResidents of the Fatah-Al-Sham-run western corners of Yarmouk Camp have announced, in letters sent to ISIS militias, their firm rebuff of any attempts to force them out of their homes |
2017-01-18 | View |
1,146 Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Forced Disappearance in Syrian Gov’t Lock-ups1,146 Palestinian refugees in Syria, including 81 female refugees, have been subjected to enforced disappearance in the Syrian government penitentiaries since the outbreak of the deadly warfare. AGPS documented |
2017-01-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 16, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,421 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,147 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-17 | View |
Aid items handed out to residents of Khan Al-SheihThe Palestine Charity Commission on Saturday handed out 2,200 bread bundles and toddler milk to the residents of Khan Al-Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus western suburbs, after |
2017-01-17 | View |
Anti-regime group proposes roadmap for closer ties with Israel, dissolution of Syria-based Palestinian refugee campsReports released on Sunday, January 15, notified of the intent of the so-called National Salvation Front, affiliated with the opposition, to implement a roadmap for closer ties with the Israeli |
2017-01-17 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Killed in Onslaughts, Clashes Rocking Yarmouk CampThe Syrian government forces on Sunday struck ISIS strongholds in the blockaded Yarmouk Camp, resulting in material damage. The aforementioned casualty—Abu Adham—was killed in clashes that broke out across a |
2017-01-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 15, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,420 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,147 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-01-16 | View |
“Together for a Warm Winter 5” campaign wrapped up in LebanonThe Al-Wafaa European Campaign, in cooperation with the Austrian Mercy Foundation, wrapped up the second phase of the so-called “Together for a Warm Winter 5” campaign in the Palestinian refugee |
2017-01-16 | View |
Aid items handed out to Palestinian families in southern SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with the Road to Life Association and KNRP organization, handed out on Saturday in-kind relief items, including heaters, firewood, fuel, orphans’ clothes, and blankets |
2017-01-16 | View |
Palestinian refugee survives assassination attempt in northern SyriaPalestinian refugee Abu Ubeida Al-Khatib, nicknamed the Palestinian, sustained wounds after anonymous gunmen attempted to assassinate him using an explosive device. The incident occurred in the opposition-run western coastal territory |
2017-01-16 | View |
ISIS seals off Al-Rija checkpoint in Yarmouk for 9th consecutive dayISIS militias have tightened grip on Al-Rija area in Yarmouk, blocking civilians’ access out of and into the area via the ISIS-run Al-Rija checkpoint for the ninth day running. Recently |
2017-01-16 | View |
PLA Death Toll Hits 197 as Another Fighter Dies in Eastern Al-GhoutaPalestinian refugee Khaled Mohamed Dhaher, from the pro-government Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), was killed in the raging hostilities with the opposition outfits in Eastern Al-Ghouta. Khaled’s death brings the number |
2017-01-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 14, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,419 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,147 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-15 | View |
Palestinian, Syrian children in Lebanon to undergo free bone surgeriesThe Qatari Red Crescent and the Palestinian Red Crescent organizations in Lebanon, in cooperation with the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, announced their decision |
2017-01-15 | View |
Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mohamed locked up in gov’t jails for 4th year30-year-old Palestinian refugee Mohamd Mahmoud Mohamed has been locked up in Syrian government jails since January 24, 2013. A resident of Yarmouk Camp, the detainee was kidnapped from his workplace |
2017-01-15 | View |
Residents of Al-Muzeireeb call for UNRWA assistanceResidents of Al-Muzeireeb called on UNRWA to rally round them. The residents spoke out against the life-threatening risks and difficulties the have been facing on way to UNRWA offices in |
2017-01-15 | View |
Residents of Khan Al-Sheih Displaced to Idlib Urge UNRWA to Take up Its ResponsibilitiesPalestinian residents of Khan Al-Sheih who have been displaced to Idlib and its suburbs appealed to UNRWA to take urgent action as regards their tragic state of affairs. The displaced |
2017-01-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 13, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,419 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,146 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-14 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission helps secure toddler milk to triplets in Al-MuzeireebThe Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with an anonymous donor, said it managed to secure toddler milk for Palestinian triplets in Al-Muzeireeb town, in southern Syria, for four months. Residents |
2017-01-14 | View |
Al-Sbeina residents who have been homeless for 1,157 days call for safe access to their homesResidents of Al-Sbeina Camp called on the regime army and its affiliates to allow them a safe access to their homes, from which they have been displaced for 1,157 |
2017-01-14 | View |
Onslaughts rock blockaded Yarmouk CampA couple of days earlier, the Syrian government forces struck Fatah Al-Sham-led areas in northern Yarmouk Camp with heavy artillery and mortar shells. The onslaught targeted Yarmouk’s northern outskirts, along |
2017-01-14 | View |
2 Palestinian Brothers Sheltered in Khan Al-Sheih Kidnapped by Gov’t forces, One Released Following Health SetbackReporting from Damascus suburbs, AGPS news correspondent said two Palestinian brothers—Mohamed Mustafa Hamad and Ahmad Hamad—were kidnapped from their own homes in Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees. Diabetes-stricken Ahmad |
2017-01-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 12, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,419 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,145 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-13 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission equips ambulance to evacuate sick civilians in southern DamascusThe Palestine Charity Commission in Yalda town, in southern Damascus, announced on its Facebook page that it has equipped an ambulance to evacuate the sick civilians as part of underway |
2017-01-13 | View |
Displaced Palestinians grappling with abject conditions in Syrian sheltersPalestinians sheltered in Syrian sanctuaries have launched a cry for help over the unbearable conditions that they have been made to endure in such a freezing wintry weather. A displaced |
2017-01-13 | View |
Palestinian refugees kidnapped by Syrian forces over name resemblance, blood relationship with wanted suspectsNewly-released Palestinian detainees told AGPS that they were kidnapped by the Syrian government forces for being relatives of wanted suspects. Others said they were kidnapped due to name resemblance. The |
2017-01-13 | View |
ISIS Strikes Al-Rija Square in Blockaded YarmoukISIS militias on Wednesday struck the Fatah Al-Sham-led Al-Rija Square in Yarmouk Camp with mortar shells, resulting in material damage. A tough siege has been imposed on Yarmouk Camp by |
2017-01-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 11, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,419 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,145 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2017-01-12 | View |
1,145 Palestinian refugees locked up in Syrian jail, 457 tortured to deathAGPS documented the incarceration of 1,145 Palestinian refugees in Syrian government lock-ups and the death of 457 others under torture in those penitentiaries. The figures are expected to be |
2017-01-12 | View |
Jafra charity distributes milk, bread to Khan Al-Sheih familiesThe Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development handed out bread loafs and toddler milk to Palestinian families housed in Khan Al-Sheih Camp, in Rural Damascus. The charity reached out to |
2017-01-12 | View |
Air raids rock environs of Al-Muzeireeb townThe Syrian warplanes on Tuesday struck a quarter between the southern Syrian towns of Tafas and Al-Muzeireeb, located some 11 km away from northwestern Deraa province. The targeted territory is |
2017-01-12 | View |
Warfare, Poverty Forces Palestinian Families to Seek Shelter in Cattle FarmsSeveral Palestinian families in Deraa province have sought shelter in dairy farms and sheep ranches as their homes have become unsafe due to the raging warfare and bloody hostilities. Having |
2017-01-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 10, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,419 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,145 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-11 | View |
Palestinian refugee Hussam Ali Al-Refai locked up in gov’t jails for over 3 years28-year-old Palestinian refugee Hussam Ali Al-Refai, a resident of Yarmouk, has been locked up in Syrian government penitentiaries for over three years. Al-Rafai was kidnapped by the government troops deployed |
2017-01-11 | View |
Over 3,419 Palestinian refugees died of war-related incidents in SyriaAGPS documented the death of 3,419 Palestinian refugees due to war-related incident in the beleaguered Syrian territories, 1,129 among whom were killed by unabated shelling and 825 others |
2017-01-11 | View |
AGPS Urges UNRWA to Protect Palestinian Refugees in War-Tattered SyriaAGPS calls on UNRWA to provide the Palestinians of Syria with the legal and physical protection quite urgently needed at such a turmoil-stricken stage. AGPS appeals to UNRWA, in line |
2017-01-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 9, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,418 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,145 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-10 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission hands out grants to 55 orphans in Al-MuzeireebThe Palestine Charity Commission in southern Syria delivered 55 orphan allowances in Al-Muzeireeb Camp, to the northwest of Deraa province, with an estimated average of 5,000 Syrian Liras per |
2017-01-10 | View |
UNRWA increases cash assistance to Palestinians from Syria, announces delivery dateUNRWA announced that the 2017 cash assistance will be handed out to the Palestinians of Syria as of January 15 and wrapped up on March 16. In a Facebook statement |
2017-01-10 | View |
Yarmouk Camp struck with missiles, ISIS declare state of alertA couple of days ago, the government battalions struck the Fatah Al-Sham areas in Yarmouk Camp, at the same time as a rocket and heavy machinegun fire hit the adjacent |
2017-01-10 | View |
Palestinian paramedic killed in hospital fire in southern SyriaPalestinian nurse Ibrahim Ali Al-Sheikh Tayeh, sheltered in Tel Shehab, was killed while working in a field hospital in Tel Shehab, in Deraa’s western suburbs, after a wildfire broke out |
2017-01-10 | View |
120,000 Palestinian Refugees Fled War-Torn Syria, Including 31,000 to Lebanon: UNRWAOver 120,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) have fled the country, including around 31,850 to Lebanon, according to UNRWA statistics until December 2016. The data was released as |
2017-01-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 8, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,417 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,145 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-09 | View |
Charity Commission distributes bread to residents of Khan Al-Sheih CampThe Palestine Charity Commission for the Relief of the Palestinian People delivered bread loafs to the residents of Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees. On Saturday over 1,000 bread |
2017-01-09 | View |
ISIS militias order evacuation of Fatah Al-Sham-led areas in Yarmouk within 72 hoursISIS outfits in southern Syria ordered civilians, via mosque loudspeakers, to retreat from Fatah Al-Sham-run areas in Yarmouk Camp to ISIS-led zones in the shelter, in less than 72 hours |
2017-01-09 | View |
Gov’t forces strike Deraa Camp with tanksThe Syrian government troops deployed in a grain storehouse in Deraa province struck the Deraa Camp with four tank shells. Deraa residents have been subjected to abject living conditions due |
2017-01-09 | View |
Female Palestinian refugee killed in southern Syria clashesThe Palestinian refugee Yasmeen Abdullah Daoud, a resident of Deraa province, was killed in Beer Al-Kasab area, to the northeast of Al-Sweidaa province, near Damascus Suburbs, while on her way |
2017-01-09 | View |
Activists Urge Int’l Community to Take Action over Water Crisis in Yarmouk, Deraa campsPalestinian activists called on the international community and human rights institutions to take urgent action vis-à-vis the water crisis rocking Deraa and Yarmouk shelters, where water supplies have been |
2017-01-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 7, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,416 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,138 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-08 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission distributes bread to Khan Al-Sheih residentsThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed 1,000 bread bundles to the residents of Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rural Damascus after a bread-loaded truck gained access into the |
2017-01-08 | View |
Government troops ban entry of aids to Palestinian refugees in Deraa suburbsPalestinian refugees taking shelter in Deraa suburbs, in southern Syria, slammed the government troops for preventing them from entering food boxes received from UNRWA. AGPS on-the-spot correspondent said Palestinian refugees |
2017-01-08 | View |
PLA fighter killed in southern SyriaMember of the pro-government Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), Captain Wissam Mahmoud Al-Shehabi, died in violent clashes with the opposition outfits in Mahaja village, in northern Deraa outskirts. Al-Shehabi’s death brings |
2017-01-08 | View |
Western Yarmouk Cries for Help” Campaign Kicks off to Mobilize Support for Blockaded ResidentsA so-called “Western Yarmouk Cries for Help” campaign was launched by Palestinian activists on social media networks so as to mobilize support for civilians blockaded in Al-Rija, Jadat, Ein Ghazal |
2017-01-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 6, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,416 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,138 Palestinian refugees, including 81 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-07 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission distributes food aids in southern SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission, in cooperation with the Sahabat Syria Foundation, handed out food aids to 100 displaced families sheltered in makeshift tents in Al-Muzeireeb, Al-Fawar, and Al-Ajami areas. Frequent |
2017-01-07 | View |
Palestinian families in southern Syria enduring exacerbated health conditionsPalestinians sheltered in Deraa Camp, Al-Muzeireeb, Gileen, and Tel Shehab have been grappling with deteriorating health conditions due to the unabated warfare rocking the Syrian territory for over five years |
2017-01-07 | View |
Violent clashes flare up in Yarmouk between ISIS and Fatah Al-ShamViolent clashes between ISIS militias and Fatah Al-Sham battalion rocked the blockaded Yarmouk Camp a couple of days ago. A deadly exchange of sniper bullets occurred all the way through |
2017-01-07 | View |
Palestinian woman kidnapped from Rural Damascus, Number of Female Detainees Hits 81A Palestinian refugee identified as Rand Al-Khalidi, a resident of Khan Al-Sheih Camp, was kidnapped at a government checkpoint in Jdeidat Artouz town, in Damascus Suburbs. AGPS documented the incarceration |
2017-01-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 5, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,416 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,137 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-06 | View |
Reconstruction of Al-Houda Mosque in Khan Al-Sheih Camp kicks off, 50 days after it was struckAGPS on-the-spot reporters in Rural Damascus announced the launch of the reconstruction of the Al-Houda Mosque, in Khan Al-Sheih Camp, 50 days after it was struck by the Syrian and |
2017-01-06 | View |
Clashes in Yarmouk between ISIS militias and pro-gov’t battalionsViolent clashes broke out on Tuesday between the pro-government Filastin Al-Horra outfit and ISIS militias at Al-Shuhadaa crossroads in Yarmouk Camp, in southern Damascus province, using light and medium weapons |
2017-01-06 | View |
Residents of Deraa Camp Sound Distress Signals as Water Cut Enters 1000th DayResidents of the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees in southern Syria have launched a cry for help over the chronic water blackout rocking the shelter for 1,000 days running |
2017-01-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 4, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,416 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,137 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-05 | View |
15 Palestinians from Syria went missing in 2016According to AGPS statistics, 15 Palestinians from Syria have gone missing in 2016, four among whom from Rural Damascus and four others From Al-Suweida province. Two other refugees disappeared from |
2017-01-05 | View |
Traffic back to normal after sand barriers removed from entrance to Al-Neirab CampRoad traffic is expected to go back to normal after the Al-Neirab Municipality on Tuesday removed sand barriers erected on the main entrance to the Al-Neirab Camp. The Al-Neirab Camp |
2017-01-05 | View |
ISIS fences off sole access road between Al-Kadam neighborhood and Yarmouk CampISIS militias on Tuesday closed off the main access road between Al-Kadam area and the Yarmouk Camp, in southern Damascus province, via sand barriers. Recently, ISIS crackdowns on Yarmouk residents |
2017-01-05 | View |
AGPS Launches “This Is My Story” Campaign to Document Affidavits by Palestinian Veterans of Syrian WarfareAGPS on Tuesday embarked on a so-called “This Is My Story” campaign to document testimonies by the Palestinian survivors of the Syrian warfare, both in Syria and overseas. Researchers and |
2017-01-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 3, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,416 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,137 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-04 | View |
311 Palestinians from Syria killed in 2016In 2016, 311 Palestinian refugees were killed in embattled Syria, 131 among whom by deadly gunfire shots and 71 others due to unabated shelling. Blasts took away the lives of |
2017-01-04 | View |
455 female Palestinian refugees killed in Syria, 80 held in Syrian gov’t lock-upsAGPS documented the death of 455 Palestinian female detainees due to war-related incidents in Syria and the incarceration of 80 others in Syrian government jails. According to AGPS official data |
2017-01-04 | View |
40% of Al-Husseiniya Camp residents banned access to their homesSpeaking with AGPS, activists said 40% of the residents of the Al-Husseiniya Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rural Damascus have been prevented from returning to their homes via government checkpoints |
2017-01-04 | View |
PLO Delegation Pops in Khan Al-Sheih Camp, Residents Denied Access to Their Homes via Gov’t CheckpointsA delegation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), headed by the member of the Central Committee of "Fatah movement" and the secretary of the PLO factions, "Samir Al-Refai", popped in |
2017-01-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 2, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,415 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,137 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-03 | View |
50 Palestinians from Syria drowned on migration road50 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 |
2017-01-03 | View |
Palestinian activists launch “Where Are the Detainees?” campaignPalestinian activists embarked on a so-called “Where Are the Detainees?” campaign on Facebook as part of ongoing efforts to mobilize support for detainees in Syrian jails. The campaigners pushed |
2017-01-03 | View |
Onslaughts rock Palestinian shelters in DeraaThe Syrian government forces struck the Al-Sadd Road, housing Palestinian families, with a gas cylinder. The regime troops further targeted Palestinian neighborhoods in Deraa Al-Balad with mortar shells, inflicting heavy |
2017-01-03 | View |
Clashes between ISIS and Fatah Al-Sham in YarmoukViolent clashes flared up in the blockaded Yarmouk Camp at predawn time on Monday between ISIS militias and Fatah Al-Sham battalions (formerly known as Al-Nusra Front). Reporting from the scene |
2017-01-03 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Fatally Gunned Down by Sniper near Yalda townPalestinian refugee Abdul Rahman Al-Sukri, a resident of Yarmouk, succumbed to his wounds, which he sustained a couple of days ago after he was shot by an ISIS sniper near |
2017-01-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: January 1, 2017 Statistics:At least 3,415 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,137 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-02 | View |
Palestinian refugee Amar Mustafa Aziz still incarcerated in Syrian lock-up18-year-old refugee Amar Mustafa Aziz has also been locked up in Syrian regime lock-ups since March 2013. Amar, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was kidnapped from Damascus province and dragged |
2017-01-02 | View |
Residents of Al-Neirab Camp grappling with price hike, nosedive in purchasing powerResidents of Al-Neirab Camp in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo have been grappling with a swift hike in food and fuel prices. The situation has gone from bad to |
2017-01-02 | View |
Following pressure, 6 residents of Khan Al-Sheih Camp released from gov’t jailsThe Syrian security forces released six Palestinian residents of Khan Al-Sheih following pressure on the reconciliation delegation. The refugees were identified as Shadi Hindi, Mohamed Abdullah Arsan, Hamza Al-Muslih, Tariq |
2017-01-02 | View |
15 Palestinian-Syrian Refugees Killed in December 201615 Palestinian refugees died of war-related incidents in Syria in December 2016, 12 among whom were fatally gunned down. Shelling took away the life of one refugee while another was |
2017-01-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 31, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,415 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,137 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2017-01-01 | View |
3 residents of Khan Al-Sheih Camp released by Syrian security forcesThree Palestinian refugees—Shadi Al-Hindi, Mohamed Abdullah Arsan, and Hamza Al-Muslih—from Khan Al-Sheih Camp, were released from the Syrian government lock-ups. Over 1,300 Palestinian refugees, including 122 residents of Khan |
2017-01-01 | View |
Civilians displaced from Yarmouk call for safe return to their homesCivilians displaced from Yarmouk Camp appealed, in letters to AGPS, to the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian factions, among other concerned bodies, to work on allowing them a |
2017-01-01 | View |
AGPS: 397 Physical Violations, Including 319 Deaths and 78 Cases of Forced Disappearance, against Palestinians of SyriaAGPS Report No. 1520 is the latest in a series of 345 daily reports issued by AGPS during 2016. AGPS kept record of 4,532 physical violations against the Palestinians |
2017-01-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 30, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,415 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,137 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-31 | View |
70% of civilian buildings in Deraa destroyed by raging warfare70% of civilian buildings in Deraa Camp, in southern Damascus, were partially or totally destroyed by military offensives launched by the Syrian government army using missiles, barrels bombs, gas cylinders |
2016-12-31 | View |
Palestinian refugee shot by regime sniper in southern Syria20-year-old Palestinian refugee Omar Hajras sustained flank injuries after he was shot by a government sniper in Deraa’s southern town of Al-Yadouda. Omar is a resident of Al-Muzeireeb Camp in |
2016-12-31 | View |
Syrian regime steps up violations of reconciliation accord in Khan Al-Sheih Camp, Kidnaps two residentsA mass abduction sweep was launched by the Syrian government troops against the residents of Khan Al-Sheih Camp in Rural Damascus. The list of arrestees included Tariq Khalifa and Mohamed |
2016-12-31 | View |
17 Palestinian Journalists Killed in War-Torn SyriaA documentary report entitled “Palestinian Media Staff Killed in Syrian Warfare” was released by AGPS on Thursday. The report sheds light on the life-threatening experience undergone by Palestinian journalists and |
2016-12-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 29, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,415 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,137 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-30 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission continues to provide displaced civilians in southern Damascus with relief assistanceThe Charity Commission for the Relief of the Palestinian People provided 250 civilians displaced from Yarmouk Camp with medical check-ups and medicines on the fifth day of its Fourth Medical |
2016-12-30 | View |
Residents of Hama-based Al-Aydeen Camp sound distress signals over gas shortageResidents of the Hama-based Al-Aydeen Camp have sounded distress signals over the acute dearth in gas supplies. Civilians said they have been purchasing gas cylinders at 5,000 Syrian Liras |
2016-12-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Successfully Sue German Gov’t over Subsidiary Protection StatusPalestinian Syria refugees in Germany have sued the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees for not giving them full refugee status and most have won. Those who have appealed against |
2016-12-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 28, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,415 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,137 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2016-12-29 | View |
Displaced Palestinian families enduring severe economic crises in Damascus SuburbsHundreds of displaced Palestinian families who fled to Al-Dukhaniya, Al-Kabas, and Dweil’a, in eastern Damascus, have been subjected to severe socio-economic crises due to unemployment and high rental fees. The |
2016-12-29 | View |
Displaced Palestinians in Deraa’s northwestern town of Tseil launch cry for helpDisplaced Palestinian families seeking refuge in Deraa’s northwestern town of Tseil, to the south of Syria, have sounded alarm bells over the abject living conditions they have been made to |
2016-12-29 | View |
Resident of Al-Sbeina Camp kidnapped by Syrian gov’t troopsPalestinian resident of Al-Sebina Camp Mahmoud Ahmad Haj Ahmad, from the pro-government Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), was kidnapped by the regime troops. |
2016-12-29 | View |
Over 3,415 Palestinian Refugees Killed in War-Tattered SyriaAGPS documented the death of at least 3,415 Palestinian refugees in the raging Syrian warfare. Shelling took away the lives of 1,129 Palestinians while 824 refugees were killed |
2016-12-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 27, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,414 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,137 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-28 | View |
Residents of Deraa, Yarmouk draw on insanitary artesian wells as only way out of water crisisResidents of Deraa and Yarmouk camps have resorted to unhygienic artesian wells to secure water supplies due to the chronic outages rocking the shelters. Speaking with AGPS, experts raised alarm |
2016-12-28 | View |
Palestinian residents of Qudsaya town grappling with socio-economic crises despite lifted siegePalestinian families seeking refuge in Qudsaya town, in Rural Damascus, have launched cries for help over the abject living conditions they have been made to endure in the area due |
2016-12-28 | View |
Palestinian refugee tortured to death in Syrian gov’t jail, death toll hits 457Palestinian refugee Maysara Abu Rahma, a resident of Aleppo-based Al-Neirab Camp, was tortured to death in Syrian government lock-ups, where he had been held for about one year. The number |
2016-12-28 | View |
In Renewed Violation of Accord with Opposition, 6 Palestinians Kidnapped by Gov’t Troops from Khan Al-SheihOver the past few days, the Syrian regime troops kidnapped six Palestinian residents of Khan Al-Sheih Camp, in a renewed infringement of the truce deal. Refugees Fares Eisat, Mohamed Abdullah |
2016-12-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 26, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,414 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,137 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-27 | View |
400 displaced residents of Yarmouk receive medical treatment during 4th Medical WeekThe Palestinian Red Crescent and the Palestine Charity Commission provided over 400 civilians displaced from Yarmouk to the nearby towns of Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem, with free medical check-ups |
2016-12-27 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission distributes relief aids to Palestinian families in southern SyriaAs part of its “Warmth of Winter” campaign, the Palestine Charity Commission distributed firewood, food boxes, and heating allowances to nearly 1,500 displaced Palestinian families in the southern Syrian |
2016-12-27 | View |
Pro-regime "Liwaa Al-Quds" battalion forces 3 Palestinian families out of Al-Neirab CampAGPS news reporter said the pro-government Liwa Al-Quds battalion forced three Palestinian families from the Al-Neirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, in the first such move since the outburst |
2016-12-27 | View |
Overnight clashes flare up in Yarmouk CampAt predawn time on Sunday, violent clashes between ISIS militias and the opposition outfits rocked Al-Zein and Dowar Filastine neighborhoods in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees in southern Damascus. No |
2016-12-27 | View |
Regime Troops Breach Truce Deal after Grabbing Hold of Khan Al-Sheih Camp, Kidnap 3 ResidentsA couple of days ago, the Syrian government troops broke into Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus western suburbs and kidnapped three residents, identified as Shadi Al-Hindi, Khaled |
2016-12-27 | View |
The Palestinian minor Mustafa Ali Ayoub has been held in government penitentiaries for the fourth yearThe Palestinian minor Mustafa Ali Ayoub, born on August 11, 1996, has been held in government penitentiaries for the fourth consecutive year. Mustafa was kidnapped by the Syrian regime troops |
2016-12-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 25, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,414 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,135 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-26 | View |
Turkish Embassy in Lebanon continues to suspend visas to Palestinians of SyriaThe Turkish Embassy in Lebanon has been turning down appeals to grant visas for Palestinian refugees sheltered in Syria and Lebanon. Hundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria found no other |
2016-12-26 | View |
AGPS calls Palestinian families in Syria to register names of missing refugees on group’s websiteAGPS kept record of the incarceration of 1,135 Palestinian refugees in Syrian jails since the outburst of deadly hostilities. 301 refugees have, meanwhile, gone missing in Syria. AGPS calls |
2016-12-26 | View |
Resident of Al-Neirab Camp released from Syrian lock-upPalestinian refugee Ahmad Al-Miaari, sheltered in Al-Neirab Camp, was released from Syrian government jails in northern Syria, where he had been locked up for 20 days. Newly-released Ahmad is a |
2016-12-26 | View |
Elderly refugee dies in blockaded Yarmouk Camp, violent clashes burst outIn another development, 70-year-old Syrian national Hamda Al-Nabulsi, a resident of the blockaded Yarmouk Camp, succumbed to her disease due to medical neglect. Yarmouk Camp has been subjected to a |
2016-12-26 | View |
Syrian Gov’t Troops Launch Abduction Sweep, Seize Relief Vehicles in Khan Al-Sheih CampReporting from Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, AGPS on-the-spot reporter said a mass abduction sweep was launched by pro-government forces from the Sa’sa’ Branch in Rural Damascus. The list |
2016-12-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 24, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,414 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,135 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp has |
2016-12-25 | View |
Situation of Palestinian refugees in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon exacerbated by rent leapAGPS data indicates that over two thirds of Palestinian refugees have gone homeless due to the raging warfare and tough blockades imposed on Palestinian refugee camps, most notably Damascus-based Yarmouk |
2016-12-25 | View |
Blockade, temperature nosedive force Yarmouk residents to burn furniturePro-government parties have been allowed free access into the camp in exchange for cash amounting to 50,000 Syrian Liras. In another development, desperate for heat, residents of the Yarmouk |
2016-12-25 | View |
Despite Truce Accord, Residents of Khan Al-Sheih Denied Access to their Homes via Government CheckpointsReporting from Khan Al-Sheih, AGPS news correspondent said government troops have been blocking civilians’ access to their homes despite a recently-stuck deal stipulating the withdrawal of opposition outfits from Khan |
2016-12-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 23, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,414 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,135 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-24 | View |
Palestinian refugee Waleed Mahmoud missing for 4th year in SyriaThe fate of the Palestinian refugee Waleed Omar Mahmoud, 60, has been shrouded in mystery for four years running. The refugee disappeared four years ago from Rural Damascus and was |
2016-12-24 | View |
Situation of Palestinians of Syria exacerbated by unemployment hike80% of Palestinians in Syria have lost their jobs due to war-related incidents. Several children dropped out of school as they sought a livelihood to support their starved families and |
2016-12-24 | View |
Residents of Al-Sbeina Camp denied access to their homes for 1,137 consecutive days.The Syrian regime army and its Palestinian abettors have been blocking the access of the residents of Sbiena Camp into their homes for 1,137 consecutive days. Sbiena residents had |
2016-12-24 | View |
Bodies of 456 Palestinians Tortured to Death Withheld by Syrian RegimeAGPS kept record of the death of 456 Palestinians under torture in Syrian regime lock-ups. Most of the casualties’ bodies have been withheld by the Syrian government forces, in what |
2016-12-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 22, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,411 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,135 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-23 | View |
Situation of Palestinians of Syria exacerbated by security mayhem in Ein Al-Hilweh CampPalestinian-Syrian families sheltered in the southern Lebanese camp of Ein Al-Hilweh have launched cries for help over the life-threatening security mayhem rocking the shelter. A recent tide of assassinations, gunfire |
2016-12-23 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission launches 4th Medical Week for Yarmouk residentsThe Charity Commission for the Relief of the Palestinian People, in partnership with the Palestinian Red Crescent, embarked on a so-called “Fourth Medical Week” campaign in the southern Damascus town |
2016-12-23 | View |
Overnight clashes flare up in Yarmouk between Fatah Al-Sham and ISIS militias.At predawn time on Thursday, violent clashes burst out at Crossroads 15 in Yarmouk Camp between Fatah Al-Sham squads and ISIS militias. No casualties were reported in the fighting. On |
2016-12-23 | View |
Onslaughts rock Al-Sadd Road, housing Palestinian familiesThe Syrian government forces on Wednesday struck Al-Sadd Road, housing displaced Palestinians and Syrians in Deraa, with a round of mortar and artillery shells. Palestinian families taking refuge in southern |
2016-12-23 | View |
2 PLA Fighters Killed in Raging Warfare, PLA Death Toll Hits 195Palestinian refugees Abdul Rahman Adnan Hassan and Mohamed Moussa Khataybi, from Al-Sayeda Zeinab Camp, were killed while fighting alongside the pro-government Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) in bloody clashes with the |
2016-12-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 21, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,411 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,135 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria grappling with temperature nosedive in LebanonPalestinian-Syrian refugees in Lebanon have sounded distress signals over the swift nosedive in weather temperatures, along with the chronic power blackouts rocking the Lebanese territories. The situation has sharply gone |
2016-12-22 | View |
Resident of Khan Al-Sheih Camp released from Syrian lock-upThe Palestinian-Syrian refugee Abd Muhammad Awad Eid, a resident of Khan Al-Sheih Camp, was released from Syrian penitentiaries, where he had been locked up for over 36 days. The newly-released |
2016-12-22 | View |
Sporadic clashes flare up in Damascus-based Yarmouk CampOn Tuesday, sporadic clashes rocked the outer edges of Yarmouk Camp as heavy machinegun fire targeted ISIS militias deployed in the camp. Those who have remained in the shelter have |
2016-12-22 | View |
PLA fighter killed in Rural DamascusPalestinian refugee Mohamed Ali Rahma, a resident of al-Neirab Camp in Aleppo, was killed while fighting alongside the pro-government Palestine Liberation Amy (PLA) and the Syrian opposition outfits in the |
2016-12-22 | View |
Over 76 Palestinian Children Killed by Shelling, Blockade on Yarmouk CampAGPS kept record of the death of 76 Palestinian refugee children due to the unabated shelling and the tough blockade on the Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus province. AGPS team estimates |
2016-12-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 20, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,411 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,135 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-21 | View |
Relief items handed out to Palestinians of Syria in LebanonThe Al-Wafaa European Campaign distributed cash aids and food parcels to a number of Palestinian-Syrian families sheltered in the Lebanese Al-Bekaa area as part of its “Together for a Warm |
2016-12-21 | View |
5 refugees drown off Turkish coastThe Turkish Guard Command announced the death of five refugees after they drowned off the Turkish coast on way to Greece. Seven refugees, out of 13 onboard a migration road |
2016-12-21 | View |
Bread, vegetables entered into Khan Al-Sheih Camp, Blockade reportedly liftedPackages of bread and vegetables were allowed access into Khan Al-Sheih Camp, which has been blockaded by the Syrian government troops since early October 2016. Over recent months, Khan Al-Sheih |
2016-12-21 | View |
Over 3,411 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Syrian WarfareAGPS kept record of the death of 3,411 Palestinian refugees due to war-related incidents in Syria. Shelling took away the lives of 1,129 Palestinians while 820 refugees were |
2016-12-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 19, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,411 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,135 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-20 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission wraps up “Warm Winter” missionThe Palestine Charity Commission in southern Damascus wrapped up its “Warm Winter” relief mission in the blockaded Yarmouk Camp and the nearby Yalda and Babilla towns. Half a ton of |
2016-12-20 | View |
Ex-detainee confirms incarceration of Palestinian refugee in Syrian jailA newly-released Palestinian refugee said he had met the Palestinian refugee Abdul Halim Abdul Rahman, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, in a Syrian government lock-up in Damascus. AGPS documented the |
2016-12-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria subjected to daily crackdowns on Greek islandsPalestinian-Syrian refugees sheltered on Greek islands have sounded distress signals over the exacerbated humanitarian and socio-economic conditions they have been subjected to. The situation has gone far worse after the |
2016-12-20 | View |
Onslaughts rock Deraa Camp in Southern Syria, Water Cut off for 983 DaysThe Syrian fighter jets struck the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees with gas cylinders and mortar shells. Nearly 80% of civilian buildings in the camp have been destroyed in the |
2016-12-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 18, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,411 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,135 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-19 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian arrested in Beirut for overstaying visaThe Palestinian-Syrian refugee Mohamed Al-Haj Ahmad was kidnapped by the Lebanese security forces from Beirut on December 17 on allegations of overstaying his visa. The refugee’s mother appealed to the |
2016-12-19 | View |
Fate of thousands of Palestinians held in Syrian lock-ups shrouded in mysteryThousands of Palestinian refugees have been facing mysterious fates in Syrian government lock-ups. AGPS data indicates that 1,135 Palestinians are incarcerated in Syrian jails, among whom 80 female refugees |
2016-12-19 | View |
Residents of Hums-based Al-Aydeen Camp sound distress signals over dire conditionsResidents of the Hums-based Al-Aydeen Camp have launched a cry for help over the dire socio-economic conditions they have been made to endure due to the price leap, fuel and |
2016-12-19 | View |
Medical Rescue Center suffers medicine shortage, ISIS militias take cover in Yarmouk CampThe Medical Rescue Center (MRC) in Fatah Al-Sham-run Al-Rija area, in Yarmouk, has been going through a severe shortage in medicines and medical equipment. Photos of children and patients undergoing |
2016-12-19 | View |
1,277 Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Camp Killed in Syrian Warfare1,277 Palestinians sheltered in Yarmouk camp were killed in the raging Syrian warfare, 447 among whom died in unabated shelling on the camp while the blockade and medical neglect |
2016-12-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 17, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,411 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,135 Palestinian refugees, including 80 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-18 | View |
“Do Not Forget Yarmouk” campaign kicks off to mobilize support for Palestinian refugee camps in SyriaA hashtag campaign kicked off on Facebook under the slogan “Do Not Forget Yarmouk.” The campaigners said the move aims to mobilize mass support for the Yarmouk Camp, among |
2016-12-18 | View |
Shells slammed across Yarmouk Camp in DamascusThe Damascus-based Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees sustained heavy material damage on Friday after it was struck with a round of mortar shells. At least 192 Palestinian refugees died of |
2016-12-18 | View |
7 Palestinian Refugees Aggressively Attacked on Greek Island of ChiosReporting from the Greek Island of Chios, AGPS news correspondent said Afghani refugees aggressively attacked Palestinians sheltered on the island. Most of the Palestinians taking refuge in the area have |
2016-12-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 16, 2016 Statistics:At least 3,411 Palestinians, including 455 women, were killed in war-torn Syria. 1,135 Palestinian refugees, including 55 women, are incarcerated in Syrian government lock-ups. Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-12-17 | View |
90% of civilian buildings in Aleppo-based Handarat Camp razed to groundNearly 90% of civilian buildings and structures in the adjacent Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, have been reduced to rubble due to the unabated offensives launched by the regime army. Snapshots |
2016-12-17 | View |
Residents of Al-Neirab Camp launch cry for help over power, fuel crisesResidents of Al-Neirab Camp, in northern Syria, have launched a cry for help over the power crisis in the camp and the acute dearth in fuel reserves with the advent |
2016-12-17 | View |
Pro-government forces block access of UN aids into Khan Al-Sheih CampReporting from Khan Al-Sheih Camp, AGPS correspondent said tension has been running high in the area as pro-government civil militias banned the access of UN aid packages into the camp |
2016-12-17 | View |
Four Years since Notorious Al-Meigh Massacre, Yarmouk Residents Grappling with Forced DeportationFour years have elapsed since the so-called Al-Meigh Massacre, also known as the Massacre of Abdul Kadir Al-Husseini Mosque, took place on December 16, 2016, when onslaughts by the Syrian |
2016-12-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 15, 2016 Statistics:There are 17,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan as of the end of September 2016, according to UNRWA figures. 31,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are housed in Lebanon. 6,000 |
2016-12-16 | View |
167 refugees sheltered in Yarmouk Camp tortured to death in Syrian lock-upsAccording to AGPS data, 167 residents of Yarmouk were tortured to death in Syrian prisons since the outburst of bloody warfare. The Syrian forces have been withholding most of the |
2016-12-16 | View |
Crackdowns on Khan Dannun residents, in Rural DamascusAGPS reporter said Syrian government forces and their war abettors deployed at a military checkpoint in Khan Dannun Camp, in Damascus Suburbs, have come down heavily on civilians. Several refugees |
2016-12-16 | View |
Sporadic overnight clashes rock Yarmouk CampViolent clashes flared up overnight Wednesday in the area between the regime army and the opposition battalions at the bypass roads to Palestine Street. No casualties were reported in the |
2016-12-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Dies of Medical Neglect in Yarmouk Camp, Blockade Death Toll Hits 19270-year-old Palestinian refugee Hussein Hussein Al-Misri, a resident of the blockaded Yarmouk Camp in southern Damascus and a native of the occupied Palestinian city of Nazareth, succumbed to a disease |
2016-12-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 14, 2016 Statistics:There are 17,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan as of the end of September 2016, according to UNRWA figures. 31,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are housed in Lebanon. 6,000 |
2016-12-15 | View |
Regime army prevents Khan Al-Sheih residents from returning to their homesAGPS on-the-spot reporters said the government patrols deployed at military checkpoints pitched around Khan Al-Sheih Camp have banned the access of civilians into their shelters. Recently, all the opposition fighters |
2016-12-15 | View |
Shelling, clashes rock Yarmouk Camp, in DamascusViolent clashes flared up in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees between the regime battalions and the opposition outfits. At the same time, spates of mortar shells were slammed into the |
2016-12-15 | View |
Four fighters from pro-government Al-Jaleel Battalion killed in TadmurFour fighters from the Al-Jaleel Brigades, the military wing of the pro-government Palestinian Return Youth Movement, were killed while taking part in deadly hostilities in Tadmur, in Hums suburbs. AGPS |
2016-12-15 | View |
Palestinian refugee killed in Aleppo shellingA Palestinian refugee "Adham Ahmad Saleem Darwish", 45 breathed his last as a round of mortar shells hit the government-led Al-Hamdaniya neighborhood in Aleppo’s western corners. The death toll of |
2016-12-15 | View |
AGPS: Estimated Number of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Shrinks to 30,000AGPS estimates that the number of Palestinians of Syria sheltered in Lebanon is very likely to shrink to 30,000 in 2017, down from 42,000 in the past few |
2016-12-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 13, 2016 Statistics:There are 17,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan as of the end of September 2016, according to UNRWA figures. 31,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are housed in Lebanon. 6,000 |
2016-12-14 | View |
Aids distributed to Palestinians of Syria in southern Damascus, Lebanon, TurkeyThe Palestine Charity Commission handed out winter allowances for heating equipment and firewood to the needy Palestinian families displaced to Damascus’ southern towns of Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem |
2016-12-14 | View |
UNRWA transfers winter cash to Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon via ATM cardsUNRWA on Tuesday transferred cash winter assistance via ATM cards to the Palestinian refugees displaced from Syria to Lebanon. The sum included 100$ for rental fees and 27$ as a |
2016-12-14 | View |
Resident of Homs-based Al-Aydeen Camp released from Syrian lock-upsThe Palestinian refugee Hamza Al-Laham, a resident of the Hums-based Al-Aydeen Camp, was released from Syrian prisons, where he had been locked up for over a couple of weeks. 1 |
2016-12-14 | View |
Residents of Al-Sbeina denied access to their homes through government checkpoints for over 1,100 daysGovernment troops deployed at military checkpoints have been banning the access of Al-Sbeina residents to their homes for 1,127 days running. Hundreds of refugees taking shelter in the government-led |
2016-12-14 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission Hands out Aids to Khan Al-Sheih Residents Deported to IdlibThe Palestine Charity Commission distributed much-needed items to the Palestinian refugee families displaced from Khan Al-Sheih Camp to Idlib. Rental allowances and food parcels were handed out to some 250 |
2016-12-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 12, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-12-13 | View |
Palestinian Syrian families outside Al-Bas Camp launch cry for helpIn letters emailed to AGPS, Palestinian-Syrian families housed outside refugee camps in Sour (Tyre) city spoke out against the apathy maintained by relief institutions and charities in the region. The |
2016-12-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon’s Al-Bekaa grapple with dire living conditions, lack of winter assistancePalestinians deported from Syria to Lebanon have sounded distress signals over the dire living conditions they have been made to endure in Al-Bekaa due to the wintry weather and the |
2016-12-13 | View |
Resident of Al-Aydeen Camp released from Syrian jail after four monthsThe Palestinian refugee Ahmad Mohamed Samour was released from Syrian government jails, where he had been held for over four months. Ahmad, a resident of the Hums-based Al-Aydeen Camp, was |
2016-12-13 | View |
Member of the pro-government al-Jaleel Battalion killed in SyriaYoungster Mohamed Mansour Al-Ahmad, from the pro-government Return Youth Movement (RYM) died as he fought alongside the regime army in Al-Jafra area, in Deir Al-Zor suburbs, to the northeast of |
2016-12-13 | View |
UNRWA: 17,000 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Sheltered in Jordan, 85% Characterized as VulnerableAs of the end of September 2016, nearly 17,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) have been recorded with UNRWA for services and targeted assistance, 85 per cent of whom |
2016-12-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 11, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-12-12 | View |
Palestinian Syrian child wins first prize in regional Chess Championship in SwedenPalestinian-Syrian child Aws Montassar Tershehani, from Al-Neirab Camp, won the first prize in a regional chess championship held in Sweden. Over 80,000 Palestinian refugees reached Europe until December 2015 |
2016-12-12 | View |
Refugee Waleed Mazin Yakoob missing for over a couple of years in SyriaAGPS has sounded the alarm over the mysterious fate of the Palestinian refugee Waleed Mazin Yakoob, 32. A resident of Yarmouk Camp, Waleed has disappeared from Rural Damascus some two |
2016-12-12 | View |
Residents of Al-Husseiniya Camp sound distress signals over water, power crisesResidents of Al-Husseiniya Camp in Damascus Suburbs have launched cries for help over the frequent power outages and long hours of rationing. As a result of the severe power shortage |
2016-12-12 | View |
Resident of Jaramana Camp killed in raging hostilities20 year old Palestinian refugee Mohamed Firas Hesham Ali, sheltered in Jaramana Camp, in Rural Damascus, died on Friday, December 9, 2016, as he took part in deadly battles against |
2016-12-12 | View |
Government Battalions Step up Abrupt Searches in Khan Al-Sheih CampReporting from Khan Al-Sheih Camp, AGPS field correspondent said the government battalions stepped up arbitrary searches against Palestinian refugees. Those aged below 50 are subjected to intensive identity inspection by |
2016-12-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 10, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-12-11 | View |
Fundraising campaign to secure treatment fees for injured Palestinian refugee in LebanonA fundraising campaign was launched by the European Al-Wafaa Campaign so as to secure $ 3,500 for the treatment of the Palestinian refugee Omar Moussa, 31, after Lebanese hospitals |
2016-12-11 | View |
Civilian homes at Khan Al-Sheih Camp, in Rural Damascus, subjected to search campaignReporting from Rural Damascus, AGPS field correspondent said the government battalions notified the local reconciliation committee of their intent to carry out a large-scale search campaign against civilian homes at |
2016-12-11 | View |
Tanks strike Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, in southern SyriaOver the past couple of days, the Syrian regime tanks struck the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees in southern Syria with a round of shells, ruining civilian homes. Another air |
2016-12-11 | View |
Palestinian refugee killed in Syrian warfareYoungster Wasef Mohamed Wasef, a resident of Handarat Camp, was killed while taking part in deadly hostilities in the embattled Syrian territories. |
2016-12-11 | View |
On Eve of Human Rights Day: 3,403 Palestinian Refugees Killed in War-Torn Syria, over 1,134 Held in JailsOn the eve of the Human Rights Day, marked annually on December 10, AGPS raises alarm bells over the serious violations, often amounting to war crimes, perpetrated against the Palestinian |
2016-12-11 | View |
Saudi Arabia contributes $1 million for food assistance for Palestinians of SyriaThe King Salman Center for Humanitarian Aid and Relief (KSRelief) has contributed US$ 1 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East |
2016-12-10 | View |
Medical delegation provides checks up for Palestinians of Syria in LebanonThe Syrian American Medical Society Foundation (SAMS), in partnership with MABS organization, announced the launch of its medical program for the displaced Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon. Sick refugees diagnosed |
2016-12-10 | View |
Blockaded Yarmouk Camp sustains serious damage in renewed onslaughtsHeavily-armed battalions from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) have been deployed in and around the camp. Recently, over 2,000 civilians and activists were forced out of the camp as |
2016-12-10 | View |
PLA troops cordon off Khan Al-Sheih Camp as Ambulances Evacuate Wounded RefugeesReporting from Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rural Damascus, AGPS news correspondent said ambulances evacuated the injured civilians to Damascus hospitals so as to be urgently treated for |
2016-12-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 09, 2016 StatisticsThere are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-12-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 08, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-12-09 | View |
Ahl Al-Khayr charity hands out food parcels to Khan Al-Sheih residentsAhl Al-Khayr charity group on Wednesday distributed 2,000 food parcels to the Palestinian families who have remained in Khan Al-Sheih Camp, blockaded by the regime battalions for over 70 |
2016-12-09 | View |
UNRWA in Lebanon announces launch of winter assistance program to Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA announced the launch of its winter assistance program for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon so as to enable them to make it through the winter season. According to UNRWA, the |
2016-12-09 | View |
Palestinian refugee Ali Mohamed Hamouda held in Syrian government jails for over 3 yearsPalestinian refugee Ali Mohamed Hamouda has been locked up in Syrian government prisons for over three years. Ali, a native of the occupied Palestinian city of Haifa, was kidnapped on |
2016-12-09 | View |
Khan Al-Sheih residents sound distress signals over dire living conditionsAGPS on-the-spot reporter warned of the exacerbating living conditions endured by Palestinian refugees in Khan Al-Sheih Camp, in western Rural Damascus, due to the unremitting onslaughts and the tough blockade |
2016-12-09 | View |
AGPS Calls on UNRWA to Rally Round Palestinians of SyriaOn the 67th anniversary of UNRWA founding and in light of the simmering violence, deadly hostilities, human rights violations endured by the Palestinians of Syria, AGPS calls on UNRWA to |
2016-12-09 | View |
Khan Al-Sheih Residents: “Deported Activists Used to Stand as Our Bulletproof Vest”AGPS - Damascus Suburbs Speaking with AGPS on-the-spot reporter, residents of Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus Suburbs, lamented the deportation of relief activists and human rights advocates |
2016-12-08 | View |
Shells hit Al-Sadd Road housing Palestinian families in DeraaAGPS - Deraa The Syrian regime battalions at predawn time on Wednesday struck the Al-Sadd Road, in Deraa, with a gas cylinder and artillery shells, resulting in remarkable material damage |
2016-12-08 | View |
Mother of injured Palestinian-Syrian refugee in Lebanon appeals for urgent interventionAGPS - Lebanon The mother of the injured Palestinian refugee "Ahmad Moussa", 31, launched cries for help after her son’s health condition has taken a serious turn for the worse |
2016-12-08 | View |
17 Palestinian-Syrian refugees killed in November, up from 10 in 2015AGPS documented the death of 17 Palestinian refugees due to war-related incidents in Syria in November 2016, compared to 10 in November 2015. As for the geographical distribution of the |
2016-12-08 | View |
Onslaughts Hit Akka School in Al-Neirab Camp, UNRWA Schools Closed until further NoticeThe Syrian opposition battalions struck Al-Neirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo with mortar shells. The onslaught targeted the Akka School. No injuries were reported in the attack. AGPS correspondent |
2016-12-07 | View |
Vegetable truck reaches Khan Al-Sheih Camp, civilian homes subjected to arson attacks and burglaryAGPS news correspondent said pro-government militias set fire to refugee homes in Khan Al-Sheih and stole civilian belongings. At the same time, the military troops deployed at government checkpoint allowed |
2016-12-07 | View |
Khan Al-Sheih residents call for disclosing fate of their missing relativesKhan Al-Sheih residents called on the Syrian government to unveil the fate of their siblings who have been locked up in Syrian jails, after a reconciliation accord saw the day |
2016-12-07 | View |
A state of calm, security crackdowns detected in Hama-based Al-Aydeen CampA state of relative calm has been detected in the Hama-based Al-Aydeen Camp, housing several displaced families. However the residents have been grappling with tough security measures imposed by the |
2016-12-07 | View |
Seminar held in Sidon over situation of Palestinians of Syria, UNRWA crisisAGPS took part in an international symposium hosted by "Commission 302 to Defend Refugee Rights" (El-Hayya 302) , in partnership with few Lebanon-based and foregn NGOs on December 6, 2016. Head |
2016-12-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 05, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-12-06 | View |
Cash aids, food parcels distributed to Palestinian families in southern Damascus.The Palestine Charity Commission, in southern Damascus, distributed cash aids and firewood to a number of Palestinian widows and orphans in southern Damascus. A so-called “Ahl Al-Khayr” food convoy also |
2016-12-06 | View |
Situation of Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Ein Al-Hilweh Camp exacerbated by security mayhemTension has been running high in the Ein Al-Hilweh Camp for Palestinian refugees in the Lebanese city of Sidon as a security mayhem flared up in the area on Monday |
2016-12-06 | View |
Palestinian refugee Sami Al-Besharat seen in Syrian government jailAGPS quoted an ex-detainee as stating that he met the Palestinian refugee Sami Ahmad Omar Al-Besharat, from the Fourth Armored Division of the Syrian Army, in Syrian intelligence lock-ups a |
2016-12-06 | View |
Head of AGPS Studies Department: Palestinians of Syria subjected to preplanned deportation schemeSpeaking with Al-Resla Net, head of AGPS Studies Department Ibrahim Al-Ali said the Palestinians of Syria have been subjected to a preplanned scheme of forced deportation in the raging warfare |
2016-12-06 | View |
Residents of Khan Al-Sheih grappling with forced displacementResidents of Khan Al-Sheih Camp, in Damascus western suburbs, have been subjected to forced displacement tactics following years of starvation, impoverishment, and deadly shelling. Hundreds of families were forced out |
2016-12-06 | View |
Missiles Dropped on Blockaded Yarmouk CampA round of violent onslaughts rocked the Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees in southern Damascus on Sunday. Pro-government Facebook pages said the strikes targeted ISIS-led sites in Yarmouk. No injuries |
2016-12-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 04, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-12-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Baalbek launch cry for help with advent of frosty winterDisplaced Palestinian-Syrian refugees taking shelter in Al-Jalil Camp in the Lebanese town of Baalbek have been grappling with dire socio-economic conditions, particularly with the advent of a freezing winter season |
2016-12-05 | View |
Ein Ghazal inhabitants in Yarmouk Camp blockaded by ISIS, government troopsResidents of Ein Ghazal quarter in Fatah Al-Sham-led Yarmouk Camp have sounded distress signals over their dire socio-economic conditions due to the tough blockade imposed by the Regular Army and |
2016-12-05 | View |
Fatah Al-Sham fighter executed for collaboration with ISISThe Fatah Al-Sham Front executed one of its fighters—Mohamed Aboud, nicknamed Abu Ali Khamseen—on charges of espionage and collaboration with ISIS militias in Yarmouk Camp. Aboud was kidnapped and executed |
2016-12-05 | View |
Khan Al-Sheih resident kidnapped by Pro-government troops in renewed violation of truce dealAGPS correspondent said pro-government troops deployed in Khan Al-Sheih Camp kidnapped a couple of days earlier the youngster Hamza Al-Moslih and turned him in to the regime intelligence in Sa’sa’ |
2016-12-05 | View |
Shells dropped on Deraa Camp, adjacent Palestinian sheltersThe Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, in southern Syria, was struck with a round of shells, at the same time as Deraa Al-Balad and Al-Sadd Road, sheltering Palestinian families, were |
2016-12-05 | View |
17 Palestinian Refugees Killed in War-torn Syria in NovemberAGPS documented the death of 17 Palestinian refugees in November due to war-related incidents. Eight refugees were gunned down while six refugees died in unabated shelling. A Palestinian refugee was |
2016-12-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 03, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-12-04 | View |
Palestinian refugee wounded on her way to TurkeyThe Palestinian refugee Khadija Ahmad Akleh was shot and injured by the Turkish border cops as she tried to reach out to Turkey, fleeing beset Syria. A resident of the |
2016-12-04 | View |
Over 3,402 Palestinian refugees died of war-related incidents in SyriaAGPS documented the death of at least 3,402 Palestinian refugees in Syria due to war-related incidents. Shelling took away the lives of 1,128 refugees while violent clashes between |
2016-12-04 | View |
40% of Al-Husseiniya Camp residents banned access to their homesAn AGPS reporter quoted activists as stating that 40% of the residents of Al-Husseiniya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rural Damascus, have been denied access to their homes by the |
2016-12-04 | View |
Despite Deal with Opposition Outfits, Syrian Government Forces Keep Tight Rein on Khan Al-Sheih Camp for 64th dayA tight blockade has been imposed by the Syrian government forces on Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus western outskirts, for 64 days running in spite of a |
2016-12-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 02, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-12-03 | View |
Dire socio-economic conditions endured by Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon’s Bekaa ValleyAlarm bells have been sounded over the tragic situation endured by the Palestinians of Syria in the Lebanese Bekaa Valley with the advent of a freezing winter. Several refugees taking |
2016-12-03 | View |
Mortars, missiles dropped on Deraa Camp, Al-Sadd RoadThe Syria government forces struck the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, in southern Syria, with artillery shells, and the adjacent Al-Sadd Road with a ground-to-ground missile, inflicting heavy material damage |
2016-12-03 | View |
2,000 refugees displaced from Khan Al-Sheih to IdlibSome 2,000 refugees sheltered in Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus outskirts reached the northern Syrian city of Idlib, controlled by the opposition outfits. Several activists, charity |
2016-12-03 | View |
AGPS: Sweden refusal to grant asylum to Palestinians of Syria coming from the Gulf states, could put their lives at riskAGPS is deeply concerned over the fate of dozens of Palestinian-Syrian refugees after Sweden rebuffed appeals to grant those fleeing Gulf States asylum status. AGPS kept a close eye on |
2016-12-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: December 01, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-12-02 | View |
Clashes flare up in Yarmouk, blitzes rock southern DamascusViolent clashes flared up in Yarmouk Camp, in southern Damascus, between the government army and its Palestinian abettors and the anti-regime Al-Karaine Brigade in Al-Tadhamun neighborhood and Al-Malik, in Yarmouk |
2016-12-02 | View |
PRC Executive Director slams forced deportation of Khan Al-Sheih residentsMeanwhile, Executive Director of the London-based Palestinian Return Center (PRC), Tariq Hamoud, said the deportation of refugees has not been the first one of its kind in beleaguered Syria as |
2016-12-02 | View |
Two refugees, including PLA officer, killed in SyriaThe Palestinian refugee Rami Ahmad Qablawi, a lieutenant at the Palestine Liberation Amy (PLA), died in the unbroken hostilities between the government battalions and the opposition outfits in Eastern Al-Ghouta |
2016-12-02 | View |
Expectant Mother Delivers Newborn in Bus as Deportation of Khan Al-Sheih Residents to Idlib Continues for 2nd dayAGPS news correspondent said 86 buses evacuated hundreds of displaced families, taking shelter at Khan Al-Sheih, to Idlib after a deal with the government forces and opposition outfits was put |
2016-12-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 30, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-12-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria risk their lives on migration roadHomeless Palestinian refugee youths and families continue to face deadly risks on the migration road to Turkey and Europe. The situation has gone from bad to worse due to the |
2016-12-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria grappling with price hike, dislodgmentDisplaced Palestinian-Syrian refugees continue to launch cries for help over the dire socio-economic conditions they have been made to endure. A swift upsurge in rental fees, estimated at an average |
2016-12-01 | View |
5 Palestinians sheltered in Khan Al-Sheih Camp killed in NovemberAccording to AGPS data, five Palestinian refugees housed in Khan Al-Sheih were killed in November. AGPS identifies the casualties as 14-year-old Shahd Youssef Ismail, killed on November 10, 2016, in |
2016-12-01 | View |
Hundreds of Civilians, Activists, Refugee Families Sheltered at Khan Al-Sheih Camp Deported to IdlibHundreds of civilians, activists, and reporters, along with their families and children, headed to Idlib, in northern Syria, after they were forced out of their shelters in Khan Al-Sheih Camp |
2016-12-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 29, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-30 | View |
EuroMed urges Germany to speed up family reunification proceduresThe Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor warned that the November 23 verdict by the German High Administrative Court, ruling that Syrian asylum seekers should be offered only “subsidiary protection,” exposes |
2016-11-30 | View |
Air raid rocks Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees in southern SyriaAGPS news correspondent said that the Syrian fighter jets launched a military onslaught on Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees and dropped an explosive cylinder on the nearby Al-Sadd Road, housing |
2016-11-30 | View |
Rockets dropped on al-Rija Square in Yarmouk CampThe Syrian government forces and their Palestinian abettors on Tuesday morning struck the Al-Rija Square, in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees in southern Syria, with a spate of missiles. Violent |
2016-11-30 | View |
First Batch of Khan Al-Sheih Opposition Fighters Reaches IdlibThe first batch of Khan Al-Sheih opposition fighters and their families reached Idlib city, in northern Syria, as the first bonds of a deal with the Syrian government came into |
2016-11-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 28, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-29 | View |
Winter clothes distributed to Palestinian-Syrian children in Ein Al-Hilweh campThe Furqan Charity on Sunday handed out winter jackets to a number of Palestinian-Syrian children in Al-Sanabil Kindergarten in Ein Al-Hilweh camp, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. Despite |
2016-11-29 | View |
Palestinians unable to secure firewood in southern DamascusPalestinian refugee families in southern Damascus have been grappling with a trouble-stricken situation trying to secure firewood with the advent of a freezing winter season. A local activist said refugees’ |
2016-11-29 | View |
Shelling rocks AlNeirab Camp during funeral of Liwa Al-Quds Brigades military commanderAGPS on-the-spot reporter said three mortar shells were slammed into the Al-Neirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo during the funeral procession of the pro-regime Liwa Al-Quds military commander, Mohamed |
2016-11-29 | View |
Two Palestinian refugees killed in Syria, including one under torture22-year-old Palestinian refugee Karam Al-Assadi, sheltered in the rural Damascus area of Al-Hama, was tortured to death in Syrian government prisons, where he had been held for three years. Al-Assadi |
2016-11-29 | View |
Concerns over Civilians’ Fate after Opposition Outfits Withdraw from Khan Al-SheihResidents of Khan Al-Sheih Camp have raised concerns over their fate after armed opposition outfits retreated to Idlib city, in northern Syria, following a deal struck with the Syrian government |
2016-11-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 27, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in low spirits due to Germany’s “subsidiary asylum” lawThe Higher Administrative Court in the northern German city of Schleswig-Holstein has ruled that Syrian refugees are only entitled to subsidiary protection, rather than full asylum, in keeping with immigration |
2016-11-28 | View |
Children awareness-raising campaign wrapped up in southern DamascusPalestinian activists from the Yarmouk Camp and youth campaigners from Babila, in cooperation with Dr. Abu Omar, wrapped up a campaign in Palestinian schools and other southern Damascus schools to |
2016-11-28 | View |
Palestinian refugee kidnapped by Syrian forces near Lebanese bordersThe Palestinian refugee Abd Kacem Dhaher, sheltered in Khan Al-Sheih, was kidnapped by the government battalions on the Syrian-Lebanese borders. According to AGPS data, 1,130 Palestinians have been incarcerated |
2016-11-28 | View |
Khan Al-Sheih Camp blockaded for 60th consecutive dayThe Syrian regime forces have kept a tight rein on all access road out of and into Khan Al-Sheih Camp, in Rural Damascus, for 60 days running, resulting in an |
2016-11-28 | View |
Pro-Government Liwa Al-Quds Military Commander Mohamed Rafaa Killed in Aleppo ClashesMilitary operations commander at the pro-government Liwa Al-Quds Brigades, Mohamed Rafaa, was killed in clashes with the armed opposition outfits in the Baidine district of Aleppo. Palestinian refugee Rafaa took |
2016-11-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 26, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-27 | View |
AGPS takes part in International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People in Swedish city of HelsingborgIn another development, AGPS on Friday evening took part in cultural events staged by the Palestinian Cultural Home in the Swedish city of Helsingborg on the occasion of the International |
2016-11-27 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp displaced from homes for 1,300 days runningIn a related development, alarm bells have been sounded over the tragic state of affairs endured by hundreds of Palestinian refugee families who have been displaced from their shelters in |
2016-11-27 | View |
Mandatory fees imposed at government checkpoints on entry of food into southern DamascusA swift price hike hit southern Damascus markets after mandatory fees have been imposed by the government troops on the entry of goods via the Sidi Miqdad checkpoint in Babilla |
2016-11-27 | View |
Onslaughts Rock Deraa Camp, Al-Sadd RoadA Syrian government warplane launched an air strike on the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, in southern Syria, and struck the nearby Al-Sadd Road, housing Palestinian families, with a gas |
2016-11-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 25, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-26 | View |
Charities renovate Palestinian refugee homes in QudsayaThe Palestine Charity Commission, in partnership with UNRWA, has continued, for the third day running, works to reconstruct Palestinian refugee homes in Qudsaya, in Damascus Outskirts. Several homes sheltering Palestinian |
2016-11-26 | View |
Angry Palestinian asylum-seekers torch Greece refugee campAngry migrants set fire to Moria camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Thursday after a woman died following a gas cylinder blast. Three children who were inside the same |
2016-11-26 | View |
Two Palestinian youngsters wounded in Aleppo fightingPalestinian refugees Mohamed Ahmad Salama and Saleh Omar Ghanam, sheltered in Al-Neirab Camp in Aleppo, were killed while fighting alongside the pro-regime Liwa Al-Quds brigades in Aleppo. At least 809 |
2016-11-26 | View |
On International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women: 455 Palestinian Women Killed in Syria, 80 Locked up in JailsPalestinian female refugees, who make up 49% of the Palestinian refugee community in war-torn Syria, have been subjected to harsh psycho-physical torture inside and outside Syrian jails. AGPS figures indicate |
2016-11-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 24, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-25 | View |
Rally in blockaded Gaza in solidarity with Khan Al-SheihDozens of Palestinians took to Deir Al-Balah Streets, in the blockaded Gaza Strip, on Wednesday to voice their firm condemnation of the ongoing onslaughts on Khan Al-Sheih Camp using internationally-banned |
2016-11-25 | View |
Palestinian youth wounded in Aleppo hostilitiesThe youngster Khaled Mansour, taking refuge in Al-Neirab Camp in Aleppo, sustained wounds as he fought alongside the pro-government Liwa Al-Quds brigades in Al-Aweija area, adjacent to Handarat Camp. AGPS |
2016-11-25 | View |
Blockade mars life of Palestinian refugee family after mother gives birth to tripletsThe blockade on Al-Muzeireeb refugee community marred the joy felt by al-Rabi’ family after the mother gave birth to triplets—Ayssar, Ali, and Abdullah. The mother was hospitalized for 10 days |
2016-11-25 | View |
Deraa Camp struck with gas cylindersThe Syrian government squads on Thursday morning struck the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, in southern Syria, and the adjacent al-Sadd Road with gas cylinders, inflicting heavy material damage on |
2016-11-25 | View |
Opposition Battalions in Khan Al-Sheih to Retreat to Idlib as Deal with Government Forces is just around the CornerA deal is expected to be struck between the Syrian government forces and the opposition outfits in Khan Al-Sheih town. Speaking with AGPS on conditions of anonymity, sources from the |
2016-11-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 23, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-24 | View |
Residents of Al-Sbiena Camp call for safe return to their homesResidents of Al-Sbiena Camp for Palestinian refugees, to the south of Damascus province, called for a safe access to their homes, from which they had been displaced due to the |
2016-11-24 | View |
Residents of Khan Al-Sheih launch distress signals over lack of food and medicines due to 56-day blockadeThe Syrian government troops have kept a tight rein on all accessroads into Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees for 56 days running. As a result, civilians have run out |
2016-11-24 | View |
Palestinian refugee killed by ISIS militias in northern SyriaReports have emerged on the death of the Palestinian refugee Nael Abd Al-Raheem earlier last month after he was kidnapped by ISIS battalions in Aleppo’s northeastern city of Al-Bab. |
2016-11-24 | View |
Palestinian Child Dies of Medical Neglect in Yarmouk CampPalestinian child Taha Mohamed Hussein died due to the lack of medical care in the blockaded Yarmouk Camp. Taha succumbed to the lesions inflicted by an electric shock that hit |
2016-11-24 | View |
2 Children Injured by Cluster Bomb in Khan Al-Sheih CampTwo Palestinian refugee children sustained wounds after remnants of a cluster bomb unleashed by the Syrian fighter aircrafts on Khan Al-Sheih Camp a couple of days ago blew up. Over |
2016-11-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 22, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-23 | View |
Resident of Khan Al-Sheih kidnapped in Jdeidat Artouz town, in Rural Damascus.Palestinian refugee Abd Mohamed Awad Eid, sheltered in Khan Al-Sheih Camp, was kidnapped last week by the Syrian government troops deployed at the Jdeidat Artouz checkpoint in Damascus Suburbs. According |
2016-11-23 | View |
Government forces strike Deraa Camp with surface-to-surface missilesThe Syrian Regular Army on Sunday struck the Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees with surface-to-surface missiles. Violent clashes also flared up between the opposition and government squads on the outskirts |
2016-11-23 | View |
Residents of Khan Al-Sheih on tenterhooks as they await fallouts of underway bargains between government battalions and opposition outfitsSpeaking with AGPS, sources inside Khan Al-Sheih Camp said ongoing negotiations between the government forces and opposition battalions are expected to culminate in a deal. Key to the projected agreement |
2016-11-23 | View |
Action Group for Palestinians of Syria and Palestinian Return Center Release Semi-Annual Report Entitled “Palestinians of Syria: Between Displacement and Disappearance”The London-based Palestinian Return Center (PRC) and the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) issued a semi-annual report entitled “Palestinians of Syria: Between Displacement and Disappearance” and documenting the |
2016-11-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 21, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-22 | View |
Palestine Charity provides Yarmouk’s displaced residents with relief assistanceMedics at the Palestine Charity Commission provided free check-ups and medicines to civilians who have been displaced to Yalda, Babila, and Beit Sahem towns, fleeing beleaguered Yarmouk Camp. Some 1 |
2016-11-22 | View |
4 Palestinians released after being detained for one month by ISIS militias in southern SyriaAGPS correspondent said ISIS militias released four Palestinians sheltered in Khan Al-Sheih Camp after they had been detained for over one month in the ISIS-led Rajm al-Baqar area, in Al-Sweida’s |
2016-11-22 | View |
Government forces strike Deraa Camp with gas cylindersThe Syrian government forces on Sunday struck the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees in southern Syria with gas cylinders and mortar shells. Residents of Deraa Camp have frequently sounded distress |
2016-11-22 | View |
Palestinian Student Tortured to Death in Syrian Jails, Death Toll of Torture Hits 45621-year-old Palestinian refugee student Kacem Amjad Ibrahim, sheltered in Syria’s southern town of Al-Muzeireeb, died of torture in Syrian regime lock-ups. A 2nd Year student of Geography at Damascus University |
2016-11-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 20, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-21 | View |
Ex-detainee confirms death of Palestinian refugee due to torture in Syrian lock-upsAGPS reporters quoted an ex-detainee released from 235 Palestine Branch prison as stating that he had met the Palestinian refugee Rami al-Sahli before and after his death in jail in |
2016-11-21 | View |
60 barrel bombs dropped on environs of Khan Al-Sheih CampReporting from Damascus western outskirts, AGPS correspondent said the Syrian government battalions on Friday targeted the environs of Khan Al-Sheih Camp with over 64 barrels bombs and 56 surface-to-surface missiles |
2016-11-21 | View |
2 Palestinian refugees killed while fighting alongside Syrian regime armyThe Palestinian refugee Mohamed Hassan was killed while fighting alongside the Syrian government battalions in deadly clashes with Syrian rebels in rural Damascus. Another Palestinian refugee, Jalal Azou Sleiman, sheltered |
2016-11-21 | View |
On Universal Children’s Day: 211 Palestinian Refugee Children Killed since Outbreak of Hostilities in Beleaguered SyriaA report issued by AGPS on the occasion of Children’s Universal Day, marked annually on November 20, kept record of the death of 211 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria |
2016-11-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 19, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the period |
2016-11-20 | View |
Relief items handed out to cancer-stricken Palestinian refugees in al-Badawi Camp, in LebanonThe Commission of the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon, in partnership with the Quds Charity Commission, provided a number of Palestinian cancer-stricken refugees sheltered in al-Badawi Camp, in the northern |
2016-11-20 | View |
Heavy shelling rocks Deraa Camp and Al-Sadd Road, in southern SyriaThe Syrian government militias on Thursday dropped a gas cylinder on the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, in southern Syria, resulting in heavy material losses. The government battalions also targeted |
2016-11-20 | View |
Khan Al-Sheih Camp Targeted with Deadly Onslaughts, Blockaded for 52 DaysSyrian fighter aircrafts struck Khan Al-Sheih’s surrounding neighborhood of Al-Kousour with eight barrel bombs. The eastern environs of the camp were also hit with elephant missiles and machinegun fire. Reconnaissance |
2016-11-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 18, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-19 | View |
Palestinian refugees in Sweden denied family reunification for up to 18 monthsHundreds of Palestinian-Syrian families displaced to Lebanon, Turkey, and Egypt have sounded distress signals over delays in the family reunification process in Sweden for up to 18 months. Rental fees |
2016-11-19 | View |
Blasts, violent clashes flare up near Al-Neirab Camp, in AleppoAGPS reporter said violent hostilities broke out at day break in Aziza and Al-Sheikh Lutfi villages. Local mosques called on the civilian residents to remain indoors lest they would be |
2016-11-19 | View |
Barrel bombs dropped on environs of Khan Al-Sheih CampThe Syrian regime warplanes struck Khan Al-Sheih’s eastern ranches, in western Damascus Suburbs, with over 10 barrel bombs and an explosive container. At the same, sporadic clashes burst out in |
2016-11-19 | View |
Renewed Shelling, Deadly Hostilities Rock Blockaded Yarmouk Camp11 artillery shells were dropped on the blockaded Yarmouk Camp on Wednesday at the same as four mortar shells were slammed into the adjacent Al-Tadhamun neighborhood. Violent clashes also burst |
2016-11-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 17, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-18 | View |
Cash aids handed out to Palestinians of Syria in TurkeyThe Islamic Relief Association for Orphans and Poor (IRAOP), established in 1948 Occupied Palestine, handed out cash aids to over 500 displaced Palestinian refugee families in Mersin, Adana, Hatay, Gaziantep |
2016-11-18 | View |
UNRWA provides winter assistance to Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon through ATM cardUNRWA provided Palestinian-Syrian refugees displaced to Lebanon with winter assistance via ATM cards. The sum included $100 for rental fees and $27 as a food allowance. Earlier, UNRWA promised to |
2016-11-18 | View |
Palestinian refugee seen in Syrian lock-up after reports emerge on his deathActivists quoted an ex-detainee previously locked up in 235 Palestine Branch as reporting that he had met the Palestinian refugee Muayad Al-Arrab, a resident of Al-Muzeireeb, on October 28, 2016 |
2016-11-18 | View |
Shelling rocks blockaded Yarmouk CampReports emerged from southern Damascus on three blasts rocking the blockaded Yarmouk Camp on Thursday evening. Sporadic clashes reportedly flared up in Fatah Al-Sham-led areas. On Wednesday, areas controlled by |
2016-11-18 | View |
2 Refugees Succumb to Wounds in Khan Al-Shieh CampPalestinian refugees Abdul Rahman Abu Qatn and Mohamed Salah Shakosh succumbed to the wounds sustained in earlier strikes on Khan Al-Sheih Camp. Abu Qatn was hit with shrapnel in a |
2016-11-18 | View |
Syrian Government Forces Strike UNRWA School at Khan Al-Shieh CampThe Syrian regime battalions on Wednesday struck the UNRWA school in Khan Al-Sheih Camp with an elephant missile, resulting in heavy material loss. A couple of days earlier, UNRWA staff |
2016-11-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 16, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-17 | View |
Residents of Al-Sbiena Camp denied access to their homes via government checkpoints for 1,100 days runningThe Syrian regime army and its Palestinian abettors have been blocking the access of the residents of Sbiena Camp into their homes for 1,100 consecutive days. Sbiena residents had |
2016-11-17 | View |
Violent clashes burst out between ISIS and Fatah Al-Sham battalions in Yarmouk CampViolent clashes flared up on Monday between ISIS militias and Fatah Al-Sham battalions (formerly known as Al-Nusra Front) in Haifa bypass road in Yarmouk Camp, to the south of Damascus |
2016-11-17 | View |
UNRWA condemns killing of its staff member in Syrian regime onslaught on Khan Al-SheihThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) strongly condemned the killing of one of its staff members, Mr. Husein Ali Muhsen, 52, and his uncle |
2016-11-17 | View |
Air Raids Rock Khan Al-Sheih’s Eastern Neighborhood in Damascus SuburbsThe Syrian and Russian fighter aircrafts at dawn Wednesday struck the eastern neighborhood of Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Western Damascus outskirts, with vacuum missiles, resulting in remarkable |
2016-11-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 15, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Greece launch cries for help over medical and legal negligencePalestinian-Syrian refugees stranded in Greece have sounded distress signals over the mistreatment and medical neglect to which they have been subjected. In letters emailed to AGPS, the Palestinians of Syria |
2016-11-16 | View |
Jafra charity continues to provide Khan Al-Sheih refugees with aidThe Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development has continued to provide Khan Al-Sheih residents with relief assistance despite the deadly bombardments rocking the camp. Jafra volunteers pumped drinking water for |
2016-11-16 | View |
Environs of Khan Al-Sheih Camp showered with barrel bombsThe Syrian government warplanes hit Khan Al-Sheih’s surrounding ranches, in western Damascus Suburbs, with over 15 barrel bombs. The Syrian regime battalions have sealed off all thoroughfares to Khan Al-Sheih |
2016-11-16 | View |
Shelling exchange between ISIS and Syrian government outfits in Yarmouk CampThe Syrian regime militias struck the Yarmouk Camp, in southern Damascus, with mortar shells, causing remarkable material damage. ISIS battalions also targeted the main entrance to Yarmouk Camp, where government |
2016-11-16 | View |
Shelling on Environs of Al-Neirab Camp in Aleppo Chokes Several ChildrenBarrages of shells were slammed into the environs of Al-Neirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, overnight Monday, causing several children to choke. 12-year-old Ahmad Hawash, among several other children |
2016-11-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 14, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-15 | View |
Palestinian resident of Al-Muzeireeb town freed from Syrian jail38-year-old Palestinian refugee Mohamed Hassan Awdeh, sheltered in Al-Muzeireeb town, was released from Syrian government prisons, where he had been held for over one month. Over 1,000 Palestinian refugees |
2016-11-15 | View |
Ex-detainee provides evidence for incarceration of Palestinian refugees in Syrian government lock-upsActivists quoted an ex-detainee as confirming that they came across Palestinian refugees in the detention center of Branch 227. Some of the encountered detainees have been identified as Marwan Mer’I |
2016-11-15 | View |
Deraa Camp struck with mortar shellsThe Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees in southern Syria was struck with mortar shells, resulting in heavy material losses. 70 % of civilian buildings and structures in Deraa Camp have |
2016-11-15 | View |
Civil Defense Center of Khan Al-Sheih Camp Destroyed, 3 Staff Members Wounded in Renewed OnslaughtThree civil defense staff members sustained wounds in a Russian strike on Al-Houda Mosque in Khan Al-Sheih Camp on Sunday. The local Civil Defense Center suspended its services after it |
2016-11-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 13, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-14 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian refugee nominated for Sodertalje Award in SwedenThe Palestinian Syrian refugee Ahmad Hamzat was nominated for the Sodertalje Creativity and Integration Award in Sweden for his so-called “Language Friend Sprakvan” project. Hamzat said the idea of the |
2016-11-14 | View |
Rally in Sweden in solidarity with beleaguered Khan Al-Sheih CampA peaceful rally was staged by the Palestinian Cultural House in the Swedish town of Helsingborg in solidarity with Khan Al-Sheih Camp. The rally comes in response to the deadly |
2016-11-14 | View |
Displaced Palestinian families face severe economic crises in Damascus SuburbsAGPS raised alarm bells over the intense economic crises endured by hundreds of displaced Palestinian families who moved to the eastern Damascus areas of Al-Dukhaniya, Al-Qabas, and Dweila’a, fleeing unbroken |
2016-11-14 | View |
Resident of Yarmouk Camp killed in shelling on Khan Al-SheihThe youngster Rani Masriyeh, known as al-Sini (the Chinese), a resident of Yarmouk Camp killed in shelling on Khan Al-Sheih two days ago. |
2016-11-14 | View |
2 Residents of Khan Al-Sheih Killed in Russian Onslaught on Al-Houda MosqueThe Russian fighter aircrafts at predawn time on Sunday stuck the Al-Houda Mosque in Khan Al-Sheih Camp for Palestinian refugees with vacuum missiles, killing two worshipers and wounding several others |
2016-11-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 12, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-13 | View |
Aid envelopes handed out to Palestinian-Syrian families in Ein Al-Hiwleh CampThe Furqan Charity on November 10 distributed cash aid to a number of Palestinian refugee families sheltered in Ein Al-Hilweh refugee camp in southern Lebanon after they fled beleaguered Syria |
2016-11-13 | View |
Affidavit by ex-detainee testifies to the incarceration of Palestinian mother and her two daughters in Syrian intelligence lock-upsActivists quoted an ex-detainee released from Syrian lock-ups as reporting that the Palestinian refugee Fidaa Atiyeh Ajaj and her daughters Aya Mohamed Khalil and Israa Mohamed Khalil were transferred from |
2016-11-13 | View |
Overnight strikes using Napalm bombs rock Khan al-Sheih CampReporting from Damascus Suburbs, AGPS correspondent said a Russian fighter aircraft overnight Friday struck Khan Al-Shih’s eastern ranches and neighborhoods with missiles dropping burning napalm liquid along their flight path |
2016-11-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Slam "Mahmoud Abbas" for Tuning Back on Refugees during Meeting with Russian PMPalestinian refugees in Syria slammed the Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas for turning his back on the refugees’ cause during a meeting with the Russian Prime Ministry Dmitry Medvedev |
2016-11-13 | View |
Aid packages handed out to Palestinian-Syrian families in Baalbek and Al-Burj Al-Shemali, in LebanonThe Beit Atfal Assumoud Charity, in cooperation with the Spanish Catalana organization, distributed on November 8 and 9 some 500 food parcels to Palestinian refugee families displaced from Syria and |
2016-11-12 | View |
123 refugees rescued off Cyprus coastPolice in Cyprus have rescued more than 120 refugees, who were left afloat on a vessel off the island’s northwestern coast. There were 42 children, 19 women and 62 men |
2016-11-12 | View |
Palestinian refugee wounded in western Aleppo hostilitiesPalestinian youth Shady Jamamsa was fatally shot in his stomach during bloody clashes between Syrian regime troops and opposition outfits in western Aleppo. The casualty, a resident of Al-Neirab Camp |
2016-11-12 | View |
Palestinian refugee killed in deadly clashes in northern Syria36-year-old Youssef Shalabi, sheltered in Al-Neirab Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo, was killed in violent hostilities rocking northern Syria, bringing the death toll of Palestinian refugees killed by gunfire |
2016-11-12 | View |
Barrel Bombs Dropped on Environs of Khan Al-Shih CampAt least 10 barrel bombs were dropped by the Syrian regime fighter aircrafts on the environs of Khan Al-Shih Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus Suburbs. Four other barrel bombs |
2016-11-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 10, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-11 | View |
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) issues report entitled “When I Die Bury Me in Palestine . . . How Dare the World Let Palestinians of Syrian down?”In a related context, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) released a new report entitled “If I Die Bury Me in Palestine . . . How Dare the World Let Palestinians of Syria down |
2016-11-11 | View |
Palestinian Return Center speaks up for Palestinians of Syria during UN-held Week of Peace in GenevaThe London-based Palestinian Return Center (PRC) spoke up for the Palestinian refugees in Syria during the Annual Week of Peace staged in Geneva by the UN Office in partnership with |
2016-11-11 | View |
Sham Al-Rasoul Brigades release Red Crescent delegate in Yarmouk CampThe Sham Al-Rasoul rebels in Damascus outskirts released on Wednesday the director of the Palestine Hospital and Red Crescent delegate in the southern area, Faysal Al-Khaled. Refugee Al-Khaled was arrested |
2016-11-11 | View |
Syrian government forces hit Deraa Camp with gas cylindersThe Syrian government troops rocked the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, in southern Syria, with explosive gas cylinders and a round of mortar shells. The regime forces also targeted the |
2016-11-11 | View |
Palestinian Child Killed, 4 Civilians Wounded in Onslaughts on Besieged Khan Al-ShihAGPS correspondent in Damascus Suburbs said a Palestinian girl was killed and four civilians were left wounded after the Syrian regime forces targeted Al-Kaziya environs, in Khan Al-Shih Camp, with |
2016-11-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 09, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-10 | View |
Winter garments handed out to Palestinians of Syria in Ein Al-Hilweh CampThe Lebanese Association for Humanitarian Assistance, in partnership with the Refugees’ Fund Committee, handed out on Saturday and Sunday winter clothes to a number of Palestinian and Syrian refugees displaced |
2016-11-10 | View |
Power cut off in Al-Husseiniya Camp for over 12 hours a dayResidents of Al-Husseiniya Camp have sounded cries for help over the frequent power outages for up to 12 hours a day. Their appeals for an urgent intervention have gone almost |
2016-11-10 | View |
Bread loafs handed out to Yarmouk displaced residents in Yalda after one month and a halfBread packages were delivered by the Palestine Relief Department to the residents of Yarmouk Camp who have been displaced to the nearby towns of Yalda, Babilla, and Beit Sahem. The |
2016-11-10 | View |
PLA reportedly involved in onslaughts and blockade on Khan Al-ShihReports emerged in Damascus outskirts on the involvement of units from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) in the ongoing offensives and the blockade on Khan Al-Shih Camp for Palestinian refugees |
2016-11-10 | View |
Heavy shelling, clashes rock environs of Khan Al-Shih Camp in Damascus SuburbsKhan Al-Shih’s surrounding ranches were subjected at the crack of dawn on Wednesday to heavy shelling using explosive barrels, missiles, and artilleries. Deadly clashes burst out between Syrian rebels and |
2016-11-10 | View |
454 Palestinian Female Refugees Killed in War-Torn Syria, 77 Locked up in Regime JailsAGPS documented the death of 454 Palestinian female refugees in the beleaguered Syrian territory due to warfare, the blockade, hostilities, and torture in Syrian government jails. The group also kept |
2016-11-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 08, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-09 | View |
22 Palestinians arrested during third quarter of 2016AGPS further documented the abduction and incarceration of 22 Palestinian refugees by the Syrian regime militias during the third quarter of 2016, eight among whom were released within a period |
2016-11-09 | View |
24 Palestinian-Syrian refugees killed in October 2016; 26 killed in October 2015AGPS kept record of the death of 24 Palestinian-Syrians during October 2016 down from 26 in October 2015 due to the unabated hostilities. According to AGPS statistics for October 2016 |
2016-11-09 | View |
Ahmad Miaari, resident of Al-Neirab Camp, goes missing; Activists believe he was kidnapped by Syrian regime forcesThe Palestinian refugee Ahmad Miaari, a resident of Al-Neirab Camp in Aleppo, has gone missing for a couple of days in Damascus while on his way to visit his friend |
2016-11-09 | View |
Khan Al-Shih Camp Blockaded for 40 Consecutive Days; UNRWA and PLO ApatheticKhan Al-Shih Camp, sheltering over 12,000 civilians, including 3,000 children, has been blockaded for 40 days in a row. As a result, refugees have run out of basic |
2016-11-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 07, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-08 | View |
Palestine Charity pays relief visit to Yarmouk displaced civilians sheltered in YaldaThe Palestine Charity Commission paid a visit to the Palestinian refugee families who have been displaced from the Yarmouk Camp and taking shelter in the nearby towns of Yalda, Beit |
2016-11-08 | View |
Germany recommends intercepting asylum seekers at Mediterranean Sea and sending them back to AfricaGermany’s Interior Ministry has hardened its refugee policy, with media quoting it as proposing intercepting migrant boats trying to reach Europe from across the Mediterranean and sending them back to |
2016-11-08 | View |
Resident of Khan Dannun Camp released after being incarcerated for months in Syrian lock-upsThe Palestinian refugee Hikmat Ismail, a resident of Khan Dannun Camp, in Damascus Suburbs, was released from the Syrian regime lock-ups, where he had been jailed for several months. AGPS |
2016-11-08 | View |
ISIS militias grab hold of Palestine Hospital, transfer medical equipment to Al-Hajar Al-AswadAGPS on-the-spot observers said ISIS militias seized the Palestine Hospital in the blockaded Yarmouk Camp and transferred all medical equipment to the ISIS-led Al-Hajar Al-Aswad neighborhood, adjacent to the camp |
2016-11-08 | View |
Child among 5 Civilians Injured in Heavy Blitzes on Khan Al-Shih Camp, Syrian Regime Denies Them Urgent TreatmentReporting from Damascus western outskirts, AGPS correspondent said five civilians, including a child, were left wounded in an onslaught by the Syrian regime forces on Khan Al-Shih Camp and its |
2016-11-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 06, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-07 | View |
Aid packages delivered to Palestinian refugee families in southern SyriaThe Palestine Charity Commission in southern Syria handed out aid packages to the Palestinian refugees who have been displaced from Deraa and taking shelter in Al-Muzeireeb and other beleaguered areas |
2016-11-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria rent shelters at up to $150 in Syria and 400$ in Turkey and Lebanon per single monthSeveral Palestinian refugees in Syria have been forced out of their shelters due to the deadly offensives, the blockade, and forced deportation. The situation of the Palestinian refugees who fled |
2016-11-07 | View |
Deraa Camp hit with anti-ground missiles and heavy weaponsThe Syria regime troops stationed in Deraa showered residential neighborhoods in Deraa Camp, Deraa Al-Balad, and Al-Sadd Road, with randomly-discharged spates of anti-ground missiles and heavy machinegun fire. Residents of |
2016-11-07 | View |
Resident of Khan Dannun Camp killed in ongoing hostilitiesYoungster Mahmoud Fathi Saleh, sheltered in Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees, was killed while fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces in bloody hostilities with the opposition outfits, most probably |
2016-11-07 | View |
Khan Al-Shih Camp Showered with Internationally Prohibited FirebombsThe Russian fighter aircrafts at predawn time on Sunday hit the Khan Al-Shih Camp for Palestinian refugees in Western Al-Ghouta with internationally banned firebombs. Wildfires rocked civilian homes in Nastala |
2016-11-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 05, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-06 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian refugees in Berlin rally in solidarity with Khan Al-Shih CampDozens of Palestinian asylum-seekers in Germany took to Berlin Streets in solidarity with the beleaguered residents of Khan Al-Shih Camp. The rally-goers lifted the Palestinian flag and banners bearing solidarity |
2016-11-06 | View |
Heavy bombardment rocks Deraa Camp and Al-Sadd RoadThe Syrian regime militias unleashed an explosive gas cylinder on the Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees and another on the adjacent Al-Sadd Road, sheltering Palestinian refugee families. Civilian homes sustained |
2016-11-06 | View |
Palestinian refugee killed while fighting alongside Syrian regime troopsYoungster Mohamed Adel Al-Dames, sheltered in the Sbiena Camp for Palestinian refugees, was killed while fighting alongside the Syrian regime army in unabated hostilities with the opposition outfits in Khan |
2016-11-06 | View |
Three Civilians Wounded in Onslaught on Khan Al-Shih Camp, Water Tanks Destroyed by Machinegun FireThree civilians were left wounded on Friday after two artillery shells hit civilian homes in the western neighborhood of Khan Al-Shih Camp for Palestinian refugees. Heavy material losses were inflicted |
2016-11-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 04, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-05 | View |
Campaign to raise refugee children’s health awareness in southern DamascusMeanwhile, an awareness campaign, organized by the Yarmouk refugee youth and Babilla youth activists in partnership with Dr. Abu Omar and the volunteer surgical staff members at the Civil Hospital |
2016-11-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 03, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-04 | View |
1,815 Palestinians died in refugee camps and communities in Syria until September 2016AGPS documented the death of 1,815 Palestinians in refugee camps and communities in beleaguered Syria. Yarmouk camp in Damascus topped the list with 1,041 casualties due to warfare |
2016-11-04 | View |
Free hairdressing project for students in Ein Al-Hilweh CampA team of benevolent activists from the UNRWA-run Women’s Program Center in Ein Al-Hilweh Camp initiated, in coordination with the committee of Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Lebanon, a free hairdressing and |
2016-11-04 | View |
Palestinian resident of Al-Aydeen Camp, in Homs, released from Syrian lock-ups after a one-year-internmentThe Palestinian refugee Ramiya Khalil Subhiya, a resident of Al-Aydeen Camp in Homs, was released from the Syrian regime penitentiaries, where she had been locked up for over one year |
2016-11-04 | View |
Palestinian refugee families displaced from Qudsiya gain access to their homesPalestinian refugee families who have been displaced from Qudsiya town, in Damascus, returned to their homes via the newly-unblocked Qudsiya-Damascus thoroughfare. Foodstuff and flour packages were also dispatched to the |
2016-11-04 | View |
Refugee sheltered in Khan Dannun Camp, in Damascus outskirts, announced deadPalestinian youth Suhail Moussa Ali, taking refuge in Khan Dannun Camp, was killed in bloody hostilities between the Syrian regime militias and opposition outfits in Dierkhabiya, in western Damascus Suburbs |
2016-11-04 | View |
Civilians Injured in Onslaught on Khan Al-Shih Camp in Damascus OutskirtsReporting from Khan Al-Shih, an AGPS news correspondent said an offensive carried out by the regime Shilka self-propelled tanks left four refugees wounded. A shell was also slammed into Khan |
2016-11-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 02, 2016 StatisticsThere are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-03 | View |
Representative of Al-Husseiniya Camp, in Damascus Suburbs, kidnapped by Syrian regime forcesThe Syrian regime forces kidnapped the spokesperson for Al-Husseiniya Camp, Abdul Hakeem Hussein, also a former member of the Syrian Baath Party. AGPS quoted sources in the camp as stating |
2016-11-03 | View |
Eight Palestinians sheltered in Khan Al-Shih Camp killed in OctoberAGPS kept record of the death of eight Palestinians, taking refuge in Khan Al-Shih Camp, during October month. AGPS identified one of the casualties as Mohamed Ali, killed in a |
2016-11-03 | View |
Shelling rocks outer edges of Khan Al-Shih Camp; Alarms sounded over looming humanitarian crisisA round of missiles and artillery shells were slammed into the outer edges of Khan Al-Shih Camp and its surrounding ranches on Tuesday, inflicting heavy material damage across the area |
2016-11-03 | View |
24 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Syrian Warfare in October 2016The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) documented the death of 24 Palestinian refugees in beleaguered Syria in October 2016. Ten Palestinians were killed by shelling while eight refugees |
2016-11-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: November 01, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-02 | View |
Charity Commission for Relief of Palestinian People wraps up Third Medical Week.The Charity Commission for the Relief of the Palestinian people concluded, in cooperation with the Palestinian Red Crescent, the Third Medical Week which provides health services for the Yarmouk residents |
2016-11-02 | View |
83 Palestinians killed outside of Syria until the end of September 2016AGPS documented the death of 83 Palestinian-Syrian refugees, scattered across 12 countries, between 2011 and September 2016 while on their way out of Syria. The death toll includes 17 refugees |
2016-11-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Greece launch a cry for helpHundreds of Palestinian-Syrian refugees stranded in Greece appealed to the UN bodies, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the Palestinian Embassy in Greece to urgently step in so as to work |
2016-11-02 | View |
Syrian opposition outfits keep tight rein on traffic between Yalda and Yarmouk CampThe opposition-led court in southern Damascus ruled for reining in civilians’ movement on the Yarmouk-Yalda road via the Al-Uruba Street checkpoint. According to a statement posted on Facebook, the panel |
2016-11-02 | View |
12,000 Civilians at Risk of Starving to Death in Khan Al-Shih CampRed sirens have been sounded in Khan Al-Shih Camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus outskirts after local markets had run out of basic food items and medicines. Reporting from the |
2016-11-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 31, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-11-01 | View |
Germany’s short-term residence permits prevent Palestinians from reuniting with their familiesPalestinian-Syrian refugees who fled to Germany could not reunite with their families due to the provisional visas granted by the German authorities. The German Temporary Protection Law suspended granting three-year |
2016-11-01 | View |
Palestinian refugee Mohamed Abu Shanar locked up in Syrian regime jailsPalestinian refugee Mohamed Hassan Abu Shanar has been kept in Syrian regime lock-ups for the fourth year running. Abu Shanar was kidnapped by pro-regime militias from Nisreen Street, adjacent to |
2016-11-01 | View |
First Palestinian school in Yalda points the finger at malicious “malevolent agents” for obstructing entry of booksThe First Palestine School for Palestinian refugees of Yarmouk who have been displaced to Yalda town issued a statement on its Facebook page slamming “malevolent agents” for obstructing the access |
2016-11-01 | View |
PLA officer killed in Damascus SuburbsThe Palestinian refugee Hamza Twheed Othman, from the PLA, was killed in bloody hostilities between the Syrian regime militias and opposition outfits in Tal Sawan, in Damascus Suburbs. Hamza’s death |
2016-11-01 | View |
AGPS Issues Special Report Entitled “Al-Neirab Camp: Facts on the Ground and Hopes for the FutureAGPS issued a 42-broadsheet documentary report entitled “Al-Neirab Camp: Facts on the Ground and Hopes for the Future.” The report sheds light on the situation endured by Palestinian refugees |
2016-11-01 | View |
AGPS Transmits Refugees’ Voice to ViennaAn exhibition was held by AGPS on the sidelines of the 27th Annual Meeting to Support Palestine staged by the Vienna-based Coordinating Council to Support Palestine. A bundle of live |
2016-11-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 30, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-10-31 | View |
Palestine Charity continues to provide Yarmouk’s displaced refugees with free health servicesThe Palestine Charity Commission has continued to offer relief and humanitarian services for the families who have fled from Yarmouk Camp to Yalda, Beit Saham, and Babila areas. The commission |
2016-10-31 | View |
Resident of Khan Dannun Camp sustains woundsYoungster Mohamed Abdul Razeq Sa’id, a resident of Khan Dannun Camp, sustained injuries while fighting alongside the Syrian regime in Dierkhabiya clashes. Sai’d, a member of the Arab Socialist Ba’ath |
2016-10-31 | View |
ISIS impose new decrees on Yarmouk CampAGPS sources in the blockaded Yarmouk Camp, in southern Damascus, said ISIS militias imposed new rules on civilians. In live snapshots leaked from the camp, ISIS affiliated Al-Hasaba fighters can |
2016-10-31 | View |
Explosive barrels rock environs of Khan Al-Shih CampReporting from Damascus outskirts, AGPS correspondent said the Syrian regime fighter aircrafts slammed seven explosive barrels into the environs of Khan Al-Shih Camp. A surface-to-surface missile of the “elephant” type |
2016-10-31 | View |
PLA officer killed in Damascus SuburbsPalestinian refugee Ahmad Abdul Wahab Qabalawi, also a PLA officer, died in bloody hostilities between the Syrian regime troops and opposition outfits in Tal Sawan area, in Damascus Suburbs, A |
2016-10-31 | View |
AGPS Declares Khan Al-Shih Camp Blockaded Area, Sounds Distress SignalsThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) declared the Khan Al-Shih camp a blockaded area after the Syrian regime forces tightened military noose around civilians’ neck, snatched its environs |
2016-10-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 29, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-10-30 | View |
Syrian regime troops prevent residents of Sbiena Camp from reaching their homes for 1,082 days runningThe Syrian regime army and its Palestinian abettors have been blocking the access of the residents of Sbiena Camp into their homes for 1,082 consecutive days. Sbiena residents had |
2016-10-30 | View |
Pro-regime militias launch abduction sweep in Al-Sayida Zeinab CampAGPS correspondent in Damascus Suburbs said Shiite militias allied with the Syrian regime, escorted by Syrian security forces, launched a mass abduction sweep in Al-Sayida Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees |
2016-10-30 | View |
Officer from the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) wounded in Khan Al-Shih hostilitiesPLA Lieutenant Redwan Kanawi sustained wounds in violent clashes between the Syrian army and opposition outfits in the environs of Khan Al-Shih Camp. The incident corroborates, for the first time |
2016-10-30 | View |
Syrian Regime Army Tightens Noose around Khan Al-Shih Camp, Civilians Launch Distress SignalsThe Syrian regime army has tightened military grip on Khan Al-Shih Camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus outskirts following a round of bloody clashes with opposition outfits deployed in nearby |
2016-10-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 28, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-10-29 | View |
Food aids handed over to residents of Yarmouk camp in southern DamascusThe Damascus-headquarted Jafra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development distributed food baskets to Palestinian refugee families displaced from the Yarmouk camp after ISIS militias snatched it in early April 2015 |
2016-10-29 | View |
UNRWA receives US$ 5 million donated by Kuwait in aid for the Palestinian refugees in SyriaThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) announced a contribution of US$ 5 million received from the State of Kuwait in support |
2016-10-29 | View |
Violent clashes flare up in the environs of Al-Neirab campViolent clashes between the regime militias and the opposition outfits rocked the vicinities of the Al-Neirab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo on Thursday evening. Sounds of heavy blasts were |
2016-10-29 | View |
Overnight Airstrikes Hit Khan Al-Shih Camp, Clashes Rock EnvironsThe Syrian and Russian warplanes overnight Friday struck civilian homes in the Khan Al-Shih camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus suburbs with at least four air raids. Air-to-surface missiles were |
2016-10-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 27, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-10-28 | View |
Nine Palestinians, sheltered in Khan Al-Shih camp, have gone missing, five among whom in northeastern Al-SuweidaNine Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Khan Al-Shih camp, have gone missing over the past few days. According to AGPS field team, five refugees—Omar Suleiman, Omar Suleiman, Khaled Suleiman, Ammar |
2016-10-28 | View |
Deraa camp hit with gas cylinders and mortar shellsA gas cylinder and a round of mortar shells were slammed into various areas of the Deraa refugee camp on Wednesday, with no reported injuries. Residents of Deraa camp have |
2016-10-28 | View |
Palestine Charity grieves for slain activist Khaled Al-Khalidi; European Network for Palestinians of Syria slams assassination of KhaledThe Palestine Charity Commission mourned, in a statement posted on its Facebook page, the death of its staff member Khaled Al-Khalidi. With a mixture of sorrow and pride, the commission |
2016-10-28 | View |
AGPS Condemns Onslaughts on Activists, Civilians in Khan Al-Shih Refugee Camp"The Khan Al-Shih camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus’s western suburbs, has been grappling with a tough siege for over 30 days. As a result, the refugee population of Khan |
2016-10-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 26, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-10-27 | View |
Palestinians of Turkey Conference pops in Turkish Parliament over Palestinians of Syria crisisA senior delegation of the Palestinians of Turkey Conference briefed representatives of the Turkish Parliament in Ankra on the tragic state of affairs endured by the Palestinians of Syria in |
2016-10-27 | View |
University student Ahmad Haidar Ali, sheltered in Khan Al-Shih, released from regime lock-upsUniversity student Ahmad Haidar Ali, a resident of Khan Al-Shih camp, was released from Syrian regime lock-ups, where he had been jailed for over a month. Ali was kidnapped by |
2016-10-27 | View |
Injuries in mortar onslaught on Al-Wafideen campA number of civilians sustained wounds after a round of mortar shells were slammed into Al-Wafideen camp, sheltering Palestinian and Syrian families, in Damascus suburbs. Heavy material damage was inflicted |
2016-10-27 | View |
Clashes and shelling rock Yarmouk campViolent clashes burst out in Yarmouk camp at predawn time on Wednesday between the Syrian regime militias and its Palestinian allies and the Al-Karain opposition battalion near the Yarmouk municipality |
2016-10-27 | View |
Fighter Aircrafts Strike Civilian Homes, UNRWA Women’s Program Center in Khan Al-ShihRussian and Syrian war abettors struck overnight Wednesday civilian targets in Khan Al-Shih camp. AGPS news correspondent said over four air raids hit civilian homes and the UNRWA Women’s Center |
2016-10-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 25, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-10-26 | View |
Jafra charity continues to provide services for the Yarmouk displaced residents.The Jafra Foundation for Relief continues to provide services for Yarmouk residents who fled to Yalda, Babilla, and Beit Sahem in the hunt for a safer shelter. Hundreds of Palestinian |
2016-10-26 | View |
Residents of Deraa camp express solidarity with Khan Al-Shih.Residents of the Deraa camp voiced their solidarity with the beleaguered refugees in Khan Al-Shih camp. They expressed their deep sorrow and disappointment over the reckless blitzes rocking the camp |
2016-10-26 | View |
University student sheltered in Khan Al-Shih kidnapped from Damascus suburbs.The Palestinian university student Ahmad Mohamed Ali, a resident of Khan Al-Shih, was kidnapped on Monday, October 24, by the Syrian army patrols deployed at a checkpoint pitched in Jadidat |
2016-10-26 | View |
A number of Khan Al-Shih residents killed in renewed shelling.Russian fighter aircrafts launched at predawn time on Tuesday a round of four airstrikes on Khan Al-Shih camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus western suburbs. Two airstrikes hit the environs |
2016-10-26 | View |
AGPS Issues Statistical Report 14 on the Death Toll, Detainees, and Displaced Palestinian Refugees in Syria until September 2016The London-based AGPS issued on October 25, 2016 its 14th statistical report entitled “Detailed Statistics on the Number of Victims, Detainees, and Displaced Palestinian Refugees in Syria until September 2016” |
2016-10-26 | View |
Deraa camp hit by mortar shells and tanks.The Syrian army struck the Deraa refugee camp with mortar shells and tanks, resulting in heavy material losses. According to AGPS on-the-spot reporters, living conditions in Deraa camp have taken |
2016-10-25 | View |
Resident of Yarmouk camp killed in stepped up hostilities.Seething hostilities took away the life of the Palestinian refugee Taher Mahmoud Ali, sheltered in Yarmouk’s Al-Maghareba neighborhood. Taher’s death brings the number of Palestinian refugee casualties in war-torn Syria |
2016-10-25 | View |
Palestinian refugee Salah Rabiie dies of torture in Syrian jails.49-year-old Salah Rabiee, a resident of Al-Neirab camp in Aleppo, was tortured to death in a Syrian regime lock-up. Salah was kidnapped last year on allegations of helping civilians move |
2016-10-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria slam underway attempts to drag them into simmering warfareSpeaking in memorandums recorded by AGPS reporters, Palestinian refugees voiced their firm rebuff of any attempt to drag them into ongoing hostilities between the regime militias and opposition squads. The |
2016-10-25 | View |
Violent clashes burst out in Yarmouk camp.Sporadic clashes erupted near the Yarmouk municipality and Al-Tadhamun between Al-Karain battalion on the one hand, and the Syrian regime and its Palestinian allies on the other, using various types |
2016-10-25 | View |
Shilka self-propelled tanks strike civilian homes in Khan Al-Shih.The regime-led Shilka tanks deployed in Al-Kabousiya Hill targeted civilian homes in Khan Al-Shih’s western corners with randomly-shot spates of machinegun fire, resulting in serious material damage. A state of |
2016-10-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 23, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-10-24 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian captures gold at Sweden’s Karate Championship.Palestinian-Syrian refugee Assem Hussam Al-Deen Taleb stood atop the medal podium at the Swedish Karate Championship after he delivered a gold-medal performance in the finals. Assem, who captured the gold |
2016-10-24 | View |
Third Medical Week kicks off in Yarmouk camp.In another development, the Charity Commission for Relief of the Palestinian People, in cooperation with the Palestinian Red Crescent, launched the so-called Third Medical Week for Yarmouk Residents in Yalda |
2016-10-24 | View |
Palestinian youth goes missing in Aleppo’s northern suburbs.20-year-old Palestinian youth Shadi Mahmoud Deib Mansour, a resident of Yarmouk camp, has gone missing on his way to Turkey. He has reportedly reached Al-Bab area in Aleppo on January |
2016-10-24 | View |
Upsurge in military offensives on environs of Khan Al-Shih camp, Syrian army attempts to break into territoryAGPS on-the-spot correspondent said military offensives by the Syrian regime army on Khan Al-Shih camp have hit the zenith. Regime fighter aircrafts showered Damascus’s eastern farmlands and environs of Saharaf |
2016-10-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 22, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-10-23 | View |
Danish Crescent Charity launches fundraising campaign for Khan Al-Shih beleaguered refugees.The Danish Crescent Charity announced the launch of a fundraising campaign to gather voluntary donations for the Khan Al-Shih refugee camp. The campaigners sounded the alarm over the tragic situation |
2016-10-23 | View |
AGPS holds documentary exhibition on the Palestinians of Syria, in Sweden.A documentary exhibition was held by AGPS on the sidelines of the Third Palestinian Youth Festival staged by the Al-Adala Center in Sweden. AGPS displayed live snapshots and statistics on |
2016-10-23 | View |
Renewed shelling on Khan Al-Shih camp for Palestinian refugees.Reporting from Damascus rural areas, an AGPS field correspondent said the Syrian regime struck, at predawn time on Saturday, Khan Al-Shih’s eastern quarters with two mortar shells fired from the |
2016-10-23 | View |
Refugees of Khan Al-Shih Rebut Majdalani’s Accusations, Confirm that Camp is Fully DisarmedResidents of the Khan Al-Shih refugee camp in Damascus suburbs slammed Ahmad Majdalani, member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), for his recent statements, in which |
2016-10-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 21, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-10-22 | View |
190 Palestinians killed by the blockade.AGPS watchdog documented 190 cases of Palestinian refugees killed by undernourishment and lack of medical care in blockaded refugee camps, mostly in Damascus-based Yarmouk, blockaded by the regime abettors for |
2016-10-22 | View |
Syrian regime remains mum over fate of hundreds of Palestinian refugee detainees.Over 1,500 Palestinians refugees, including children, women, and elderly civilians, are incarcerated in the Syrian regime lock-ups. AGPS kept record of hundreds of cases of Palestinian refugees tortured to |
2016-10-22 | View |
Warplanes step up strikes on outer reaches of Khan Shih camp.Fighter jets, believed to be Russian, targeted at predawn time on Friday Khan Al-Shih’s surrounding ranches with six airstrikes in a raw, sparking a state of panic among refugee children |
2016-10-22 | View |
UNRWA Condemns Deadly Onslaught on Khan Al-Shih Refugees, Calls for Safe Passage out of CampThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) condemned on Friday a deadly onslaught by the Syrian army on Khan Al-Shih camp in Damascus western suburbs on October 18 which |
2016-10-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 20, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-10-21 | View |
Al-Abdullah Palestinian family held captive by Syrian security devices for three years.Alarm bells have been sounded over the unknown fate of several Palestinian refugee families who have been kidnapped by the Syrian regime troops. The list of missing families includes the |
2016-10-21 | View |
Military noose tightened around neck of Al-Sayida Zeinab refugees, with ongoing reports about simmering economic crises.The Damascus-based Al-Sayida Zeinab refugee camp, controlled by the Syrian regime and their co-conspirators. The dire socio-economic crisis paired with the random barricades pitched by the Syrian regime forces, have |
2016-10-21 | View |
Delivery of bread loafs in Yarmouk camp.3,000 bread packages were delivered by the National Commission for the Relief of the Palestinian People to the Yarmouk camp and the adjacent towns of Yalda, Babila, and Beit |
2016-10-21 | View |
Resident of Al-Raml camp killed in Aleppo clashes.Fierce fighting in Aleppo takes away the life of the Palestinian refugee Ibrahim Mohamed Khalil, a resident of Al-Raml camp for Palestinian refugees and a member of the pro-regime Quds |
2016-10-21 | View |
"We are the Voice of the Camp" Campaign Kicks off by Activists for Khan Al-Shih campA so-called “We Are the Voice of the Camp” campaign was launched by Palestinian activists and journalists in 1948 Occupied Palestine and the West Bank in solidarity with the Palestinian |
2016-10-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 19, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-10-20 | View |
Pro-regime militias tighten military grip on Al-Husseiniya camp.Speaking to an AGPS on-the-spot correspondent, Palestinian refugees in the Al-Husseiniya camp, in the Damascene suburbs, launched distress signals over the arbitrary roadblocks and barriers pitched by the Syrian regime |
2016-10-20 | View |
A mortar shell takes away the life of a female Palestinian refugee.The female Palestinian refugee Manal Sweid, taking shelter in the Handarat refugee camp, was hit and killed by a mortar shell dropped on Damascus. AGPS has kept record of countless |
2016-10-20 | View |
Rage flares up as the Palestinian Authority (PA) demands the transfer of the bodies of Al-Wazir and Al-Sayel from the Yarmouk refugee camp to the occupied West Bank.A group of Palestinian activists and journalists residing in refugee camps in Syria and in the diaspora leveled heavy criticism at the Palestinian Authority (PA) after the latter pushed for |
2016-10-20 | View |
Humanitarian crisis to rock Khan Al-Shih camp after it had run out of food and medicines.Over 15,000 Palestinian refugees, along with a number of Palestinian and Syrian families who have been dislocated from flashpoint areas, have been subjected to dire living conditions due to |
2016-10-20 | View |
6 Refugees Killed in Onslaught on Khan Al-Shih CampA massacre perpetrated by the Syrian regime forces at predawn time on Wednesday took away the lives of six Palestinian refugees taking shelter at the Khan Al-Shih camp. The Syrian |
2016-10-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 18, 2016 Statistics:There are 15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees are sheltered in Egypt, according to UNRWA figures covering the |
2016-10-19 | View |
A Palestinian refugee student earns a Master’s Degree with an honor from Damascus University.A beam of hope emerged, meanwhile, in the Yarmouk camp after the Palestinian refugee Nour Ziad al-Kadhi earned a Master’s Degree in Information Science from the Faculty of Arts and |
2016-10-19 | View |
Al-Wafa launches campaign to amass aids for Khan al-Shih refugees.The Al-Wafa European Campaign launched calls to raise relief funds for Khan Al-Shih refugees. A so-called “Children of Khan Al-Shih Camp Cry for Help” campaign kicked off in an attempt |
2016-10-19 | View |
80% of structures in Handarat refugee camp reduced to rubble.In the north, preliminary ballpark figures on the latest round of warfare at the Handarat refugee camp reckoned that over 80% of Handarat structures have been subject to total or |
2016-10-19 | View |
UNRWA reopens Dalata/Beit Jibrin School in al-Sayida Zeinab camp.UNRWA restarted classes at the Japanese-sponsored Dalata/Beit Jibrin School at al-Sayida Zeinab camp in the Damascene suburbs following reconstruction works. Sometime earlier, the school, along with other civilian structures and |
2016-10-19 | View |
7 Refugees Sustain Injuries in Shelling Targeting Deraa CampThe Syrian regime forces struck civilian targets at the Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees with two surface-to-surface missiles and mortar shells. Seven civilian refugees, including children and women, sustained injuries |
2016-10-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: October 17, 2016 Statistics15,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Jordan. 42,500 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Lebanon. 6,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Egypt, according to statistics dataset by UNRWA covering the period from July |
2016-10-18 | View |
Turkey sets transit visa as prerequisite to let in Palestinians of Syria.The Turkish government issued a decision stipulating a transit visa as a precondition to let Palestinian refugees in. The decision implies that Palestinian refugees will have to submit an application |
2016-10-18 | View |
Affidavits by ex-detainees on the situation of Palestinian refugees in Syrian lock-ups.Detainees recently released from Syrian lock-ups provided affidavits on their encounters with prisoners Yasser al-Mesri and Ahmad al-Benchi, both taking shelter in al-Raml refugee camp in Latakia, in al-Balouna prison |
2016-10-18 | View |
Deraa refugee camp hit by mortar shells.Heading southwards, the Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, in Southern Syria, sustained remarkable material damage after it was targeted with heavy spates of mortar shells. The situation has gone from |
2016-10-18 | View |
A round of airstrikes launched on Khan al-Shih camp.A round of airstrikes was launched by the Russian and Syrian military forces on Khan al-Shih camp. Over 16 explosive barrels were slammed into the main accessroad between Khan al-Shih |
2016-10-18 | View |
Action Group issued the English version of the documentary report "A Camp Under Arrest: Al-Aydeen Homs"A documentary report conducted by the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) under the title “A Camp under Arrest: Al-Aydeen-Homs” kept a day-by-day record of the latest updates in |
2016-10-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 16/10/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-10-17 | View |
Syrian security arrested (8) Palestinians in September.AGPS documentation and observation team reported that Syrian regime had arrested in September (8) Palestinian refugees; (4) of them from Neirab, (2) from Yarmouk and the last (2) were from |
2016-10-17 | View |
The association of "Palestinian Doctors in Europe" describes the situation in Khan Al-Shieh as catastrophic.In its turn, the association of "Palestinian Doctors in Europe" warned from the deterioration of humanitarian situation in Khan Al – Sheih and called its residents' conditions as "catastrophic". It |
2016-10-17 | View |
The night raids on Khan al- Sheih destroy houses.In western Ghouta of Damascus countryside, Russian- Syrian aircrafts targeted Khan Al-Sheih with two raids. One of the raids hit the eastern lane of the camp causing extensive destruction and |
2016-10-17 | View |
High school students return to Yarmouk.High school students have returned yesterday after they finished their pre- final exams for the year 2016-2017 which was held by Ministry of Education. Despite the siege fierce clashes between |
2016-10-17 | View |
The death of one of Sabina's residents in Alderkhbayh battels."Jihad Ammar Mousa" Palestinian young man from Sabina camp and a member of Arab National Guard, one of Syrian regime military groups, was killed during the fierce clashes between regime |
2016-10-17 | View |
Fierce clashes in Yarmouk Camp with Demands for Bread and Humanitarian ConvoysA number of Yarmouk citizens who live in Yalda was protesting against the Syrian siege on Yarmouk and southern area of Damascus. They called UNRWA and PLO to assume their |
2016-10-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 15/10/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-10-16 | View |
The death of a Palestinian Syrian child because of car accident in Lebanon.Turing to Lebanon, the Palestinian- Syrian child " Mariam Arjawe" from Khan Al- Sheih died because of car accident near Jalil camp in Baalbek. It was the second time that |
2016-10-16 | View |
Syrian security releases one of Khan AL-Sheih's residents after two days of arrest.Syrian security releases "Abu Saddam Heji" after two days of arrest. He was captured without justified reasons with the college student "Ahmad Haider Ali" on 13 October 2016 by Zaite |
2016-10-16 | View |
The injury of the Sheikh of Abd al-Qadir al-Husayni mosque by a sniper.In the south of Damascus, the Sheikh of Abd al-Qadir al-Husayni mosque took a shot in his shoulder by a sniper in front of the mosque, which is considered a battleground |
2016-10-16 | View |
A suicidal attempt by one of the Palestinians in Vienna protesting for targeting the camp.A video of suicidal attempt for Palestinian young man in Vienna was being widely shared on Facebook. His decision had come because of his fear and worry about the situation |
2016-10-16 | View |
"The 302 commission to defend refugee's rights" condemns targeting Khan Al-Sheih.The 302 commission to defend refugee's rights condemns targeting the camp causing a number of victims and massive destruction in houses, hospitals, civil institutions and infrastructure. It demanded in |
2016-10-16 | View |
Airstrikes on Khan Al-Sheih and its outskirt.Russian and Syrian aircrafts shelled civilian houses and the old market in Al Saeed St. in khan Al- Sheih with four airstrikes causing material damages and widespread panic. |
2016-10-16 | View |
The Death of One of Palestinian Liberation Army Members' Rises the Number of Victims to (188)The Palestinian refugee "Ahmad Jihad Saleh" one of Palestinian liberation army figures during the ongoing confrontation between armed opposition groups and Syrian regime in Adra city in Damuscus countryside. According |
2016-10-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 14/10/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-10-15 | View |
A number of Yarmouk students went to the nomination exams for high school certificate.A number of students in Yarmouk went to the nomination exams for high school certificate for the year 2016-2017. They went to "Said al-Ass" and "Palestine" Institutes in Damascus despite the |
2016-10-15 | View |
A sit- in in front of United Nation's office in Vienna and Athens calling to stop targeting the camp.In Vienna, dozens of Palestinian refugees have organized a solidarity sit-in with Khan Al- Sheih in front of UN office calling to stop shelling the camp. Protestors demanded all the |
2016-10-15 | View |
The death of the Palestinian refugee, who was shot by a sniper in Yarmouk.The Palestinian refugee " Mohammed Saeed Shara'n" was shot by a sniper in Haifa St. in Yarmouk. While the contact areas between ISIS and Jabhet Fatah Al-Sham witness |
2016-10-15 | View |
A new Bombardment on Khan Al-Sheih Causes Casualties While European Network Demands Russia to Stop Targeting the CampAGPS reporter in khan Al-Sheih confirmed that aircrafts shelled civilians' houses at early morning causing at least one injured child and widespread destruction. He also added that this bombardment comes |
2016-10-15 | View |
UNRWA pays for ATM cards for PRS in Lebanon.UNRWA has paid for ATM cards for displaced Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon. 100$ was paid for rent for each displaced Palestinian family from Syria and 40,000 LL (nearly 27$ for |
2016-10-14 | View |
Syrian security releases one of Palestinian National civil commission figures' and another Palestinian from Neirab.Syrian security forces release the Palestinian refugee " Mohammed Qasem , Abu Khaled" one of Palestinian National civil commission figures'. He was arrested by security members on Beit Sahem barrier two |
2016-10-14 | View |
Arresting number of Palestinians from Khan Al-Sheih.The members of the pro- Syrian regime Zaite barrier in zakia have arrested two Palestinian refugees. The college student " Ahmad Haider Ali " and the refugee " Abu Saddam |
2016-10-14 | View |
Mortars target the outskirt of Al Sayeda -Zeinab camp.In Damascus countryside AGPS was reported about shelling the outskirt of Al Sayeda -Zeinab camp with 4 mortars causing massive destruction and widespread panic. It's worth mentioning that Al |
2016-10-14 | View |
The death of one Palestinian in Yarmouk due to siege and lack of health care."Mohammed Khaled", Palestinian refugee from Al Rejah was killed as a result of siege and lack of health care which increases the number of victims who were killed by the |
2016-10-14 | View |
Attempts for Ground Incursion into Khan Al- Sheih amid Aerial BombardmentAGPS reporter said that the most violent fierce clashes were held in Khan Al-Sheih's outskirt between Syrian regime and armed opposition parties amid regime's attempts for military ground |
2016-10-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 12/10/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-10-13 | View |
Distributing uniforms on Syrian and Palestinian-Syrian students in Saida.At Monday morning 10 October 2016, Humanitarian Cooperation Association distributed uniform for "Insani" school students', which is consisted of 159 students from the age of 3 to 14. In addition |
2016-10-13 | View |
PRS in Brazil and crises aggravation.In the meantime, PRS who escaped from bloody war in Syria to Brazil, are facing problems in their new asylum country. They chose this country in specific because it's |
2016-10-13 | View |
Hundreds of PRS drop out of school because of closing roads and high transportation expenses.Students of Palestinian camps in Syria suffer from securing transportation to go to their schools or universities outside the camp. Their suffering focuses on high transportation expenses, which enforce students |
2016-10-13 | View |
Targeting Al- Rejah in Yarmouk by mortars.In the south of Damascus, some coming news from Yarmouk reported that Al- Rejah area, which is under the control of Jabhet Fatah al-Sham, was attacked by more than 13 |
2016-10-13 | View |
Bombardment Targets Daraa Camp and Inhabited NeighborhoodsLocal sources in Daraa confirmed that Daraa in the south of Syria was shelled with surface to surface missile called "the elephant" by Syrian regime causing massive destruction in the |
2016-10-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 11/10/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-10-12 | View |
Missile strike targets Neirab camp in Aleppo.AGPS reporter confirmed the news of targeting one of the houses in Neirab on Monday by one missile without any recorded injuries. In the same time, the surrounding towns of |
2016-10-12 | View |
Bombardment and clashes in Yarmouk in Damascus, And ISIS hands over one of its sites to the Syrian regime.Yarmouk camp in the south of Syria witnessed at Monday night fierce clashes between Syrian regime and its Palestinian parties' affiliates against ISIS in the outskirt of "Yarmouk Secondary" in |
2016-10-12 | View |
Khan Al-Sheih Residents' Protest in front of UNRWA's Office Demanding to Take its ResponsibilitiesDozens of Khan Al-Sheih residents' in Damascus countryside were protesting yesterday in front of UNRWA's office. They were demanding to establish healthy and educational centers and to commit with |
2016-10-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 10/10/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-10-11 | View |
One of Neirab refugees was arrested in Aleppo."Nidal Esa Al Naji" (52) years from Al Neirab camp was arrested by Syrian regime while he was returning from a surgical operation in one of Aleppo's hospitals. He |
2016-10-11 | View |
(131) immigrants were rescued off the cast of Greece.Greek coastguard announced about rescuing (131) immigrants from different nationalities off the cast of Peloponnese peninsula after receiving a call for help using European emergency number after the weather had |
2016-10-11 | View |
Palestinian Syrians in Greece appeal to find a solution for their tragedy.Hundreds of trapped Palestinian Syrians in Greece complain through messages reached to AGPS from the inhumane treatment by the Greek government towards them. For instance, it refrains from treating Palestinian |
2016-10-11 | View |
A sit-in invitation in solidarity with Khan al-Sheih in Greece.between Damascus and the camp. In the same context, Palestinian refugees in Greece call for a sit- in in solidarity with Khan Al- Sheih camp in Syria in order to |
2016-10-11 | View |
The death of one Palestinian refugee during the ongoing battels in Aleppo.The death of the Palestinian refugee "Ahmad Humaid Abdullah" during his fights alongside the Syrian regime against opposition groups in Aleppo. AGPS documentation and observation team documented (3368) Palestinian Syrians |
2016-10-11 | View |
Firebombs Shell Khan Al-Sheih amid Warnings of Lack of Milk and MedicineAt Sunday night, Russian aircrafts bombed Khan Al-Sheih in the western Ghouta using the international prohibited firebombs. The bombing targeted Al Salam Hospital, which was off-duty, and that led to |
2016-10-11 | View |
Syrian security keeps arresting the Palestinian refugee "Abdul salam Amer" for more than two years.In different context, Syrian regime forces keep arresting the Palestinian refugee "Abdul salam Hosni Amer" (45) years since 5 January 2014. He was arrested while he was leaving from Yarmouk |
2016-10-10 | View |
"40% of Hussienieh residents are forbidden from returning to their houses", some activists said.AGPS activists asserted that nearly 40% of Hussienieh residents weren't allowed to return to their houses. Reasons of not returning were between prevention or fearing of arrest and both |
2016-10-10 | View |
ISIS violates "Martyrs Cemetery" in Yarmouk camp.In south Damascus, AGPS reporter confirmed that ISIS violated refugees' tombs in the cemetery of the camp. They were destroying some headstones under the pretext of "applying the religion", which |
2016-10-10 | View |
Night Raids Target Khan AlSheih and Disastrous Humanitarian Situations in the CampKhan Al-Sheih was being bombed with airstrikes by Syrian and Russian aircrafts the day before yesterday. Cluster bombs targeted the main street with three bombs and its outskirt with another |
2016-10-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 8/10/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-10-09 | View |
"Jafra" organizes an entertaining activity for Yarmouk's children in yalda town.Jafra institution has organized an entertaining day for Yarmouk's children in Yalda. A lot of entertaining and sport activities were held in that day in order to lessen the |
2016-10-09 | View |
(3) Years for the displacement of Sabina residents and regime holds their return.Residents of Sabina camp still displaced from their homes since the fierce clashes between regime forces and armed opposition groups in 2012 which ended up with the control of regime |
2016-10-09 | View |
"European Network for Palestinians of Syria" condemns targeting Khan Al-Sheih and demands to neutralize it and secure safe paths to deliver aids.European Network for Palestinians of Syria condemns the last escalation against Khan Al- Sheih. It was targeted by a number of airstrikes using international prohibited weapons. AGPS had received |
2016-10-09 | View |
International Prohibited Weapons Shell Civilians in Khan Al- SheihAt Saturday night, Syrian and Russian aircrafts shelled Khan Al-Sheih and its outskirt with 4 airstrikes. Different parts of the camp were being targeted by at least 4 cluster bombs |
2016-10-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 7/10/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-10-08 | View |
One year for arresting the Palestinian activist" Niraz Saeed" by Syrian regime.Syrian security forces keep arresting the Palestinian photographer "Niraz Saeed" without knowing anything about his fate or even the reasons behind the arrest. On 2 October 2015, a syrian security |
2016-10-08 | View |
One missile on Neirab causes material damages.In the north of Syria, Neirab camp in Aleppo was being attacked by missile strike. One of the missiles fell on a farm land leaving material damages. The outskirt of |
2016-10-08 | View |
Palestinian young man was killed and another was injured during clashes in Aleppo."Abed Al Rahman Mostafa", a Palestinian young man was killed during fights alongside the pro-Syrian regime "Al Quds Brigade" in the north of Aleppo. He was killed during the confrontation |
2016-10-08 | View |
Syrian and Russian Aircrafts Threaten More Than 12000 Civil Lives in Khan Al-SheihMore than 12000 civilians including 3000 children live in Khan Al-sheih difficult humanitarian conditions; they are being bombed with explosive barrels, helicopters and mortars every day. Unfortunately, the situation is |
2016-10-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 6/10/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-10-07 | View |
A state of tension in Khan Dannoun due to intensive military operations in its outskirt.From time to time there are fierce clashes between Syrian regime and armed opposition groups in the surrounding farms of Khan Dannoun. High tension among people in Alderkhbayh and Almquilibh |
2016-10-07 | View |
Repeated bombardments on Daraa camp.Daraa camp in the south of Syria witnessed artillery bombardments on different places in the camp with material damages. Lanes of Daraa Al- Balad and Al-Sadd road had exposed to |
2016-10-07 | View |
The death of one Palestinian because of bombardments in Aleppo's Northeast countryside."Omar Shalabi" a Palestinian refugee from Neirab camp, was killed in a bombardment targeted Al -Bab city in Aleppo's Northeast countryside. It's worth noting that Shalabi had immigrated |
2016-10-07 | View |
The death of one Palestinian refugee in Daraa due to severe lack of medical care.The Palestinian refugee "Mohammad Al Sofi" died because of siege, lack of medicine and medical care in the camp. According to AGPS documented statistics, the number of Palestinian refugees who |
2016-10-07 | View |
Cluster Bombs Cause (3) victims and a number of Causalities in Khan Al -SheihAerial bombardment on Khan Al-Sheih causes 3 victims and a number of casualties. For more details, AGBS reporter in Damascus countryside stated that Russian and Syrian aircrafts had targeted yesterday |
2016-10-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 5/10/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-10-06 | View |
The loss of a Palestinian elderly in Jarmana in Damascus countryside.In Damascus countryside, "Khaldya Saleh Sulaiman" a Palestinian elderly was lost on 28 September during her way from Jarmana to Bab Musalla in Damascus and there isn't any news |
2016-10-06 | View |
Explosive barrels target parts of Khan Al-Sheih and regime's army closes all the camp outlets'.Artillery and aerial bombardment targeted the middle of the camp, western lane and the surrounding farms. Moreover, helicopters dropped explosive barrels on the farms and neighboring towns causing serious material |
2016-10-06 | View |
"Don't let the camp down" a solidarity campaign with Kkan Al-Sheih denying military operations there.Some Palestinian activists have launched " Don't let the camp down" campaign by tweeting through the hashtag #Dont_let_the_camp_down and #Russia_kills_Palestinians in solidary with Khan Al-Sheih denying the military operations |
2016-10-06 | View |
A stray bullet killed a Palestinian-Syrian in Lebanon."Ahmad Waleed Mahthya" a Palestinian-Syrian young man from Khan Danun was killed accidently by a stray bullet during his work in Beirut. |
2016-10-06 | View |
(43) Palestinian-Syrian Victims in September 2016 while (30) Victims in the Same Month in 2015AGPS documentation and observation team documented the death of (43) victims in September 2016 while (30) victims were killed in the same month of 2015 during the ongoing war. According |
2016-10-06 | View |
Clashes and intermittently bombardments at night in Yarmouk camp.In Damascus, Yarmouk witnessed violent clashes erupted between Palestinian armed groups on the one hand, and regime's army with its affiliates from Palestinian factions. Clashes were concentrated in Al-Rijah |
2016-10-05 | View |
Mortars targeted civilians in Al- Neirab camp in Aleppo.In Aleppo, houses in Al- Neirab were bombed yesterday by mortars. One of the mortars hit a house causing material damages. AGPS reporter said that the shells that fell on |
2016-10-05 | View |
Targeting Al-Hamah by explosive barrels' increases fears about the fate of thousands of Palestinians in Qudsya.More than 8000 Palestinian-Syrian families immigrate to Qudsya in Damascus escaping from siege and bombings. They live a State of tension and panic due to the increasing military operations which |
2016-10-05 | View |
Airstrikes on Khan Al-Sheih's OutskirtAGPS reporter in Khan Al-Sheih asserted that aircrafts launched had 7 raids targeting the outskirts of the camp and surrounded farms, which led to material damages as well as fire |
2016-10-05 | View |
For the fifth year, ongoing water crisis in Danun Camp.In Khan Danun Camp, people are suffering from water crisis for five consecutive years'. They are complaining about its cuts all the week except one day, so they have to |
2016-10-04 | View |
Al Yarmouk is in a holding pattern after inner fights among ISIS members.Trapped people in Yarmouk were in a state of fear especially after ISIS members were in a state of alert; because " Abu Ja'far" the brother of the ex-prince |
2016-10-04 | View |
Mortars target Daraa camp in the south of Syria.Daraa Camp has been shelled with mortars and heavy machine guns by the Syrian regime in different places of the camp. Luckily, no injuries were reported but there were some |
2016-10-04 | View |
Cluster bombs Target Khan Al-Sheih Camp leaving One Victim and Number of Injuries"Mohammed Abu Setah" and " Abduallah Saleh Eisa" were killed and others were injured because the Russian aircrafts were shelling Khan Al-Sheih with cluster bombs which are internationally prohibited. |
2016-10-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 2/10/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-10-03 | View |
Belgium donates with EUR 7 million to support UNRWA programs.In other context, Kingdom of Belgium has contributed with EUR 7 million euro supporting UNRWA efforts' in providing the Palestinian refugees with their educational and residential needs in the near |
2016-10-03 | View |
Syrian security releases a Palestinian student after 10 days of arrest.Syrian security releases the Palestinian -Syrian student " Rawand Abo Al Souod" (20) years old from Al Muzeireeb after 10 days of unjustified arrest. On the other hand," Yasmeen |
2016-10-03 | View |
Khan Al-Sheih and its outskirt were being shelled by Phosphorous bombs and explosive barrels.Syrian regime aircrafts' dropped more than 16 explosive barrels targeting the farms of Khan Al-Sheih, Alderkhbayh and the valley in Almquilibh. Russian aircrafts shelled the camp's outskirt with the |
2016-10-03 | View |
The targeting of an ambulance kills a medic from Khan Al-Sheih camp.In western Damascus countryside, AGPS reporter stated that an ambulance lifting a number of injuries was bombed in the western side of the camp and that led to the death |
2016-10-03 | View |
A bombardment on Daraa leaves number of injuries and kills one Palestinian child.Syrian regime forces targeted Daraa camp the day before yesterday. As a result, "Nasem Qwaider" a Palestinian child was killed, a number of injuries some of them were serious, destruction |
2016-10-03 | View |
(43) Palestinians were killed in Syria in September 2016AGPS documentation and observation team announced that (43) Palestinian refugees were killed in September 2016. In more details, (28) of them were shot, (9) were killed because of bombardments, (3) |
2016-10-03 | View |
High rents and poor services aggravate the suffering of people in Jarmana Camp.Turning to Damuscus countryside, people of Jarmana live a state of relatively calm, however, they also suffer from severe lack of basic and infrastructure services'. In addition to the high |
2016-10-02 | View |
Syrian war forbids thousands of Palestinian children from education.AGPS pointed in its last documentary report "Palestinians of Syria Between Travelling and Vanishing" that the educational process in UNRWA schools was affected because of disastrous circumstances in Syria. A |
2016-10-02 | View |
"Abdullah Al Khatib" an activist wins "Per Anger", a Swedish prize for human rightsIn Europe, The Living History Forum (in Swedish, Forum för levande historia) granted" Per Anger prize" for the year 2016, a Swedish prize for human rights, to the Palestinian |
2016-10-02 | View |
Syrian security arrests one Palestinian child in Daraa and releases one refugee after two years of arrest.Syrian security arrested a 14-year-old Palestinian child from Daraa in the south of Syria called "Majde Zoraiqe". AGPS statistics refer that the number of Palestinian refugees' prisoners from Daraa have |
2016-10-02 | View |
A Widespread Panic in Khan Al- Sheih Because of Unprecedented AirstrikesAGPS reporter confirmed that Khan Al-Sheih's outskirt has been exposed to heavy and unprecedented shelling by aircrafts and artilleries. Military aircrafts and helicopters were flying heavily in the area |
2016-10-02 | View |
PRS students in Lebanon consider education as their only choice in life despite the hard circumstances.In Lebanon, despite the difficulties that Syrian- Palestinian refugees who fled to Lebanon are suffering from, still those students are determined to pursue their education. In spite of the fact |
2016-10-01 | View |
People in Daraa are suffering from a difficult way of living and complaining about the absence of relief and service teams.In the south of Syria, people in Daraa Camp complain from the spread of the rodents (mice and rats) in most of the destroyed and abandoned houses. This was due |
2016-10-01 | View |
Bombardments in Qudsya cause widespread panic among people.Syrian regime targeted Qudsya in Damascus countryside with artillery and tank shells yesterday. Simultaneously, the sound of clashes was heard at the outskirts of the city, which led to destruction |
2016-10-01 | View |
Khan Al -Sheih Camp was targeted by artillerist bombing and explosive barrels.The eastern side of the camp was targeted by four air strikes. Simultaneously, more than 8 explosive barrels were dropped on the eastern and western sides of the camp. Moreover |
2016-10-01 | View |
Two Palestinians belonging to the commandos were killed in Damascus."Mohammed Mahmoud Ibrahim" and "Mo'nes Saber Al Masri", two Palestinian commandos were killed due to a mortar shell targeted commandos' office in Abbasids 'region in Damascus on Wednesday |
2016-10-01 | View |
UNRWA Condemns Shelling One of Its Schools in Khan Al- Sheih While Activists calls Its Attitude as a ConspiratorThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) strongly condemns the parties responsible for the shelling of one of its schools in Khan |
2016-10-01 | View |
"Furkan" keeps providing its medical and relief services to PRS in Ain Al Hilweh camp.Al Furkan association for charity work keeps providing its aids for Palestinian – Syrians and displaced Syrians to Ain Al-Hilweh in the south of Lebanon. It has also paid money |
2016-09-30 | View |
PRS are protesting in front of "The Red Cross" center in Lebanon.Palestinian civil committees and a number of Palestinian-Syrian refugees have shared in the sit-in, which was held on 29 September 2016 in front of Red Cross center in Ain Al-Hilweh |
2016-09-30 | View |
Syrian security releases one of Al Aedein camp refugees' in Homs.Syrian regime released on Wednesday 28/9 "Madian Sobhi Sarhan" a Palestinian refugee from "Al-Shajara" village in his fifth decade was arrested before one month and a half on the barrier |
2016-09-30 | View |
A Syrian presidential decree calls to raise the price of travel documents for Palestinian refugees.Syrian presidential has issued a new legislative decree orders to raise the price of getting travel documents for Palestinian refugees. The legislative decree No. (20) for 2016 amends the articles |
2016-09-30 | View |
ISIS whips three young men in the besieged Yarmouk.In the south of Damascus, some news reported that ISIS whipped three young men in front of civilians in charge of smoking in public. It also published some photos while |
2016-09-30 | View |
A movement of immigration by Palestinian families from Qudsya in Damascus countryside.AGPS reporter confirmed that Qusya has recently witnessed an active movement of exodus by the residents of the camp. Due to the escalation of insecurity, shelling and serious clashes between |
2016-09-30 | View |
Explosive Barrels Targeted Khan al-Sheih Camp at Night Causing CausalitiesRussian and Syrian helicopters dropped four explosive barrels on Khan Al-Sheih at Wednesday night targeting the old market and causing a number of causalities. AGPS reporter in Damascus countryside stated |
2016-09-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 28/9/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-09-29 | View |
(173) Palestinian refugees were killed during the first mid of 2016.AGPS observation and documentation team revealed that (173) Palestinian-Syrian refugees were killed during the first mid of 2016, (115) of them were civilians. While (58) armed Palestinians were killed during |
2016-09-29 | View |
"Palestine Charity Commission" keeps providing its medical services for displaced families from Yarmouk."Palestine Charity Commission" continues to provide relief and medical services for displaced families to neighboring towns like, Yalda, Beit Sahem and Babbila. The Department of Services in the commission took |
2016-09-29 | View |
One of Al Quds Brigade members was injured during his fights in Aleppo."Mohamed Ibraheem Daghaim "a Palestinian refugee from Handrat and a member of the pro-Syrian regime "AL Quds brigade", was shot by armed opposition groups during military operations with the regime |
2016-09-29 | View |
ISIS allows delivering some foodstuffs to Al-Rejah area in Yarmouk.In the south of Damascus ISIS allowed the citizens of Al-Rejah Square, which is under the control of Jabhat Fateh al-Sham (was known as Al Nosra Front), to deliver some |
2016-09-29 | View |
A Bombardment Targeting a Pro UNRWA School in Khan Al-Sheih Leaves CausalitiesViolence in Syria continues to endanger the lives of students and school staff. As an evidence, Syrian regime targeted Beersheba School, a pro UNRWA one, in Khan Al-Sheih camp with |
2016-09-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 27/9/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-09-28 | View |
The arrest of a 75 year old Palestinian lady."Om Omar Amsha", a 75-year-old Palestinian lady from Al Yarmouk was arrested without any reason by the Syrian security while she was passing the pro-Syrian regime Al Qadam barrier in |
2016-09-28 | View |
Al Aedein Camp in Hama between security cordon and arrests' crackdown.Al Aedein camp in Hama, which receives a huge number of displaced families from different Syrian camps and cities, is considered one of the Palestinian camps that witness a state |
2016-09-28 | View |
For the 900 day, a suffocating water crisis in Daraa Camp.The rest of Palestinian refugees in Daraa camp in the south of Syria are suffering from a suffocating water crisis. For 900 consecutive days, water has been cut off the |
2016-09-28 | View |
ISIS steals one of the main generators from Yarmouk camp.In Yarmouk Camp, many activists have confirmed that ISIS members have stolen the main electricity generator from pro-Palestinian Charity Basel Medical Complex near Safed Street. The generator was transferred into |
2016-09-28 | View |
A bombardment targets Khan Al-Sheih Camp.Khan AlSheih faces an artillerist bombing by pro-Syrian regime Tal Al Qaboosya troops, causing material damage to the camp. Simultaneously, the near towns and farms were subjected to four air |
2016-09-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 26/9/2016(15500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan. (42,500) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon. (6000) Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-09-27 | View |
"Jafraa" keeps serving the displaced families from Yarmouk.Jafraa Institution for Relief and Development, in the south of Damascus, keeps serving the displaced families from Yarmouk to the neighboring towns like (Yalda, Beit sahem and Babila). They were |
2016-09-27 | View |
PRS complaints about the delay in delivering their residence permits in Germany.Palestinian -Syrians who managed to reach German are complaining from the lateness of delivering their residence permits. Sometimes, they take more than a year which reflects poorly on the refugees |
2016-09-27 | View |
ISIS releases the Palestinian refugee " Mohannad Farhoud" after 7 days of arrest.In the besieged Yarmouk camp in the south of Damascus ISIS has released on Saturday 24 September the Palestinian refugee "Mohannad Farhoud- Abo Abd Alelah" after 7 days of arrest |
2016-09-27 | View |
One of the Palestinian liberation army soldiers was killed in Deir ez-Zor."Abd Al Salam Ali Al Abeid" Palestinian refugee from Al Hujaira area in Damascus countryside and a ranked member of the Palestinian liberation army. He was killed during the unstoppable |
2016-09-27 | View |
The death of the Palestinian "Foua'd Mansour" because of torturing in the Syrian regime's prisons."Foua'd Ali Mansour", (35) years old, Palestinian refugee from Yarmouk was killed because of torturing in the Syrian regime's prisons after a year of arrest. His family said |
2016-09-27 | View |
Vacuum Missiles Target khan Al Sheih Camp in the Western Damascus countrysideKhan Al-Sheih camp in the western Damascus countryside was under missile attack in yesterday's early morning. AGPS's reporter stated that the Russian and Syrian helicopters bombed civilian houses |
2016-09-27 | View |
20 victims of Palestinian liberation army figures were killed since the beginning of September.The Group's observation and documentation team reported the death of 20 figures of the Palestinian Liberation army since the beginning of September 2016. Seven of them were killed on |
2016-09-26 | View |
Palestinians in Syria, new successes and effective contributions.Action Group declared in its semiannual field documentary report under the title " Palestinian Syrian between travelling and vanishing" which highlights the situation of Palestinians of Syria from January till |
2016-09-26 | View |
Syrian Palestinian "Musab Al Mawe'd," one of the pioneers of education in the Greek Katsikas camp.In Greece, a number of Palestinian Syrian refugees in cooperation with volunteers from different nationalities established a temporary school in Katsikas Camp in Greece. It teaches children and adults a |
2016-09-26 | View |
A Palestinian from Al mzareeb gathering in Daraa was arrested.In the south of Syria, the Syrian regime's barrier forces arrested Ghassan Izzat Alberiqi, a Palestinian Syrian refugee from Al mzareeb town without any reason. Reminding that the Syrian |
2016-09-26 | View |
Armed opposition restores control over Handarat camp in Aleppo.In northern Syria, armed opposition groups declared their regaining of total control over Handarat in Aleppo after hours of the incursion by the Syrian regime forces and Al Quds brigade |
2016-09-26 | View |
Explosive Barrels bombed the Only Outlet for Khan Al- Sheih Camp leaving 5 victims behindAGPS reporter in Damascus countryside reported that the helicopters dropped more than 16 explosive barrels in Khan Al Sheih's outskirt in the western Damascus countryside and it also targeted |
2016-09-26 | View |
A new way to schedule the reunion interviews at the German embassy in Lebanon.German embassy in Beirut has announced via its website that it's going to change the Scheduling System so that all the reunion applicants can get benefit from it. And |
2016-09-25 | View |
"Heart Attack" the regime's justification for the death of tortured arrested Palestinian refugees in its prisons.The families of Palestinian tortured victims who died in Syrian regime's prisons said to Action Group reporter that their sons' certain death news came after concentrated efforts through Intermediaries |
2016-09-25 | View |
Handarat Camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo witness violent battles.Handarat and its outskirt have witnessed fierce clashes between the Syrian regime's forces and the Syrian opposition groups. Local media sources have reported that Syrian regime and pro-regime Al |
2016-09-25 | View |
ISIS Keeps Restricting the Trapped People of YarmoukThe remained Palestinian families in Al Yarmouk Camp in Damascus suffers from several disgraceful practices. Those practices are being performed by ISIS after their control over Al Yarmouk with the |
2016-09-25 | View |
A human rights report: (80,000) Palestinian Syrian refugees were enforced to immigrate to Europe because of war.Action Group for Palestinians of Syria and the Palestinian Return Center in London published the semiannual documentary field report about the situations of Palestinian of Syria from January to June |
2016-09-24 | View |
More than (250) Palestinian Syrian families are suffering from blockade's (ramifications, repercussions, implications) in the Eastern Ghouta of Damascus.In the eastern areas of Damascus countryside, at least (250) Palestinian families in Dooma, Zamalka, Hazza and Hamoriyah districts, are suffering from an acute shortage in food supplies due to |
2016-09-24 | View |
An artillery bombardment targets the Eastern districts of Khan Al Sheih camp.In the meantime, reportedly the eastern districts of Khan Al Sheih in the west of Damascus countryside, had gone under an artillery bombardment yesterday. Three shells have launched against Rida |
2016-09-24 | View |
A Palestinian refugee died after fighting alongside the regime's forces in Aleppo."Ahmad Fathi Othman", a young man from Al Neirab Camp in Aleppo, has been killed after his fighting alongside the pro-regime Al Quds brigade. He died because of the raging |
2016-09-24 | View |
Lebanese Security Forces Prevent the Entry of a Palestinian Syrian Family to Lebanon to their Reunion Interview at the German EmbassyAction Group reporter in Lebanon stated that the Lebanese General Security forces on the Lebanese -Syrian borders had prevented a Palestinian Syrian family from entering to Beirut to make their |
2016-09-24 | View |
The drowning of an Egyptian boat that carries immigrants and among them Palestinians and Syrians.Egyptian media resources reported about the drowning of a boat which carries illegal immigrants from different nationalities. For instance, Egyptians, Syrians and Palestinian Syrians yesterday night near Rasheed's Tower |
2016-09-23 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria, Libya and Yemen in Gaza are threatening of escalation.In Gaza Strip, the returning Palestinian refugees from (Syrian, Libya and Yemen) to Gaza threatened to get down to the streets to demand their own legal rights. In addition to |
2016-09-23 | View |
The arrest of a female Palestinian Syrian student from Al Mezerb gathering in the south of Syria.The Syrian regime checkpoint's officers in Daraa arrested the Syrian student " Rwand Abo Alsood", (20) years old from AL Mezereb town on Wednesday yesterday without any justified reason |
2016-09-23 | View |
During the ongoing fights in Aleppo, one of Alaedeen camp in Homs residents passed away.The death of "Ali Bya'a" one of Alaedeen camp residents on 21st. September 2016. And that was During the ongoing fights in Aleppo between the armed groups allied with |
2016-09-23 | View |
Palestinian Syrians Live Severe Suffering during the Deterioration of Security in Ein Al_Helwa Camp in Labanon(726) Syrian Palestinian families escaped from a certain death to a safe place, they seeked protection in Ein Al_Helwa Camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern of Lebanon. Unfortunately, their |
2016-09-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria are protesting against UNRWA's decisions in Al Beqa'a area.On Wednesday the 21st September 2016, Palestinians of Syria have organized a sit-in in front of UNRWA's office in Al Biqaa' area in Lebanon. Refusing its last decision about |
2016-09-22 | View |
The people of Yarmouk camp have stopped sending their children to school because of ISIS dominance on it.ISIS proceeds its series of strangling the trapped people in Yarmouk camp, where ISIS has been controlling it since the beginning of April 2015, when its crimes exceeded all the |
2016-09-22 | View |
Clashes and artillery bombing targets Qudsya town which is the habitant of 6000 displaced Palestinian families.In Damascus, Qudsya town which contained 6000 displaced Palestinian families was bombed with heavy guns and mortars. Consequently, there was one victim and many citizens were wounded. At the same |
2016-09-22 | View |
One of Yarmouk's camp residents passed away as a result of siege and lack of medical care."Abo Naser Hammod", a Palestinian refugee who passed away due to the deterioration of his health, lack of treatment and the rising prices of medicine in the southern area. A |
2016-09-22 | View |
At least (452) female Palestinian refugees passed away because of the war in SyriaThe statistics and documentation team , which works for the Action Group for Palestinian of Syria, confirmed that it has documented the death of (452) female Palestinian refugees till the date |
2016-09-22 | View |
A Lebanese decision states to pay 200$ in order to renew the residence permits for Palestinians' of Syria.There were several messages received from the Palestinian - Syrian refugees in Lebanon to the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria. the news about the General Security's decision was |
2016-09-21 | View |
A bombing that hits Handarat camp in Aleppo and fierce clashes in its neighborhood.Yesterday, Handarat camp was being under attack with all kinds of bombings, while the towns and regions around it witnessed fierce clashes between the armed Syrian opposition groups, the regular |
2016-09-21 | View |
Bloody bombing targets eastern and western lane in Khan Al Sheih's camp.The regime's army targeted the houses of Eastern and Western lane in Sheih's camp in Damascus camp. A lot of shells fell above civilians' houses, two of |
2016-09-21 | View |
Human Rights Files are being discussed in a Report is Released by Action Group and Return CenterUnder the title of " Palestinians of Syria between travelling and vanishing", both of Action Group for Palestinians' of Syria and the Palestinian Return Centre had set a documentary field |
2016-09-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics until 11\09\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-09-12 | View |
Closure of Roads and the High Cost of Transportation Force Hundreds of Palestinian Students to Leave their Schools and UniversitiesStudents of the Palestinian refugee camps in Syria are suffering of great difficulties in transportation for their schools and universities outside their camps, where they suffer mainly of high tariff |
2016-09-12 | View |
Most Residents of Khan Al Shieh Camp Depend on AidThe AGPS correspondent in Damascus suburb reported that a large number of young Palestinians in Khan Al Shieh camp in the western suburb of Damascus are unemployed and always waiting |
2016-09-12 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests One of the Cadres of the Palestinian National Authority South of DamascusThe Syrian security and army forces arrested, "Mohammad Qasim - Abu Khaled," a cadre of Palestinian civil national body about a month ago in front of Beit Sahem checkpoint |
2016-09-12 | View |
The Palestinian Refugee, Mohammed Qasim Saed, Dies Due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe Palestinian young man, Mohammed Qasim Saeed, pharmacist from Deraa camp, died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime after being detained for more than five years |
2016-09-12 | View |
Serious Violations against the Rights of the Palestinians of Syria in Shelter Centers in GreeceThe Palestinian Syrian journalist, Amal Faour, revealed serious crimes and abuses committed by the Greek authorities against Palestinians Syrian and Syrian refugees in the Greek Island of Kos through messages |
2016-09-12 | View |
Jordan and Turkey Continue to Prevent the Palestinians of Syria to Enter their Territories and Lebanon Tightens its procedureson the other hand, the Jordanian and Turkish authorities continue to prevent the entry of Palestinian refugees from Syria to their territories despite all international conventions stated that all neighboring |
2016-09-11 | View |
70% of Buildings in Handarat and Sbeina Camps and 40% of Yarmouk’s Buildings Are DestroyedIn the south of Syria, estimates indicated that more than 70% of buildings in Handarat camp are almost completely and partially destroyed due to missiles and explosive barrels under the |
2016-09-11 | View |
A PLA Member Dies in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian refugee, Waseem Mohammed Asaad Mansour, a PLA officer, and originally from Safed city in Palestine, died on 8-9-2016 during the ongoing confrontations between the regular army and the |
2016-09-11 | View |
Palestinian Factions Affiliated with the Syrian Regime Recruit Refugees to Fight against the OppositionPrivate resources confirmed to the AGPS that some Palestinian factions in Damascus are recruiting the Palestinian youth in the Palestinian camps and compounds in order to fight alongside the Syrian |
2016-09-11 | View |
Honoring Students of Holy Quran Courses at Husseneia and Neirab CampsThe Palestine Charity Foundation honored the distinguished female students in the end of Quran Recitation course in Al Sahabi” Zaher Bin Jeram Al Ashja’i “mosque in Al Husayneia Camp in |
2016-09-10 | View |
After Repeated Appeals, the Lebanese General Security Allows a Palestinian Syrian Student to Return to LebanonIn Lebanon, the Lebanese General Security allowed the student Aya Tayseer Shehad to return back to Lebanon after being banned to return to Lebanon, where her family lives. Aya stayed |
2016-09-10 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests a Palestinian Girl with her Mother for 3 Years and a HalfThe Syrian Regime Security departments continue to detain the Palestinian child Hadeel Al Eathy, who is 4 years old, and her mother Taghrid Easat since March,2013, where they were |
2016-09-10 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp in Aleppo are still SufferingThe Palestinian refugees who were displaced from Handarat camp for (1224) days, are still suffering as they were displaced from their homes after the Syrian armed opposition controlled the camp |
2016-09-10 | View |
Wide Condemnation by Families of the PLA Soldiers after their Children Participate in Battles alongside the RegimeA state of indignation and anxiety spread among Palestinian refugees in the Palestinian camps and compounds in Syria and abroad after the death of new victims among young Palestinians from |
2016-09-10 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Continues to Provide Medical Aid to Families Displaced from YarmoukPalestine Charity Committee also continues to provide relief and medical services for displaced families from the Yarmouk camp in neighboring towns of Yalda, Beit Sahem, and Babbila, where Services Section |
2016-09-09 | View |
Distributing Some Food Aid to Families Displaced from Yarmouk South of DamascusIn the south of Damascus, Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development continues for the third day respectively, to distribute some food aid to Palestinian families displaced from the Yarmouk refugee |
2016-09-09 | View |
Start the Rehabilitation Services and the Removal of Rubble in Sbeina in Preparation for the Return of ResidentsMedia sources reported that the cleaning workshops of Damascus and Quneitra provinces in Sbeina town began working in Sbeina in order to deport mass and to open roads to restore |
2016-09-09 | View |
A Member of Thunderbolt Forces Died During Clashes in YarmoukThe Palestinian refugee, Samer Hashim Ibrahim, a cadre of the Arab Socialist Baath Party commandos, died during clashes that broke out in the besieged Yarmouk camp yesterday on the Yarmouk |
2016-09-09 | View |
A PLA Member Died in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian refugee, Ahmed Ali Ahmed, a PLA member, died during confrontations in Damascus suburb between the armed brigades of the Syrian opposition and the regular army and the PLA |
2016-09-09 | View |
Massive Destruction of Civilian Houses Following Air Strikes at Khan Al Shieh CampWarplanes targeted the vicinity of the high school at Khan Al Shieh Camp, in addition to the, surrounding farms near Mansheya area. The shelling resulted in massive destruction in homes |
2016-09-09 | View |
12 Palestinians Died during August 2016, and 50 Palestinians died in the Same Month of 2015The AGPS monitoring and documentation team documented nearly 12 victims who died during August 2016, while 50 s refugee died in the same month in 2015 as a result of |
2016-09-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Netherlands Participate in Campaign "Netanyahu Not Welcome”In the Netherlands, dozens of Palestinian Syrian refugees participated on campaign against the visit of Prime Minister of the Zionist entity Netanyahu to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as part |
2016-09-08 | View |
A Palestinian Student stranded at the Lebanese Borders Launches an AppealAt the Syrian-Lebanese border, the Palestinian Syrian student, Aya Tayseer Shihada, who are stranded on the Lebanese border, launched a distress call to the international and local organizations, human rights |
2016-09-08 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrest Five Palestinians from Neirab Camp after Raided their HousesIn northern Syria, the AGPS correspondent reported news that the Syrian security forces arrested five Palestinian refugees from Neirab camp in Aleppo. In detail, our correspondent confirmed that Syrian security |
2016-09-08 | View |
A Member of a Palestinian Faction Died due to Clashes at the Yarmouk MunicipalityThe Palestinian refugee "Tamer Ibrahim," a member of one of the Palestinian committees, which is fighting alongside the Syrian regime, died due to clashes on the Yarmouk Municipality in |
2016-09-08 | View |
Blackmailing of the Detainees’ Families are a Trade Practiced by the Affiliated Groups of the Syrian SecurityThe families of more than 1100 Palestinian detainees in the Syrian prisons suffer from absence of knowledge about the fate of their sons, where they were detained without mentioning their |
2016-09-08 | View |
A Charity Concert in Canada for Supporting the Palestinian Syrian Refugees in LebanonThe Palestinian House at the Canadian city of Mississauga implemented the sixteenth annual charity concert, with the aim of providing financial support for Palestinian Syrian refugees displaced from Syria to |
2016-09-07 | View |
A Leader of Burag Brigades in Yarmouk was Released after being Detained for 35 DaysEssam Bitari, known as Abu Abed Essam, leader of the “People of Yarmouk Movement- Buraq Brigades in the Yarmouk camp, declared through Facebook, that he was released by the Syrian |
2016-09-07 | View |
A Resident of Yarmouk Died due to Torture in the Syrian PrisonsThe Palestinian refugee, Mustafa Suleiman Qusi, from the Yarmouk camp died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime. The AGPS documented (449) Palestinian victims who died due |
2016-09-07 | View |
AGPS: 3332 Palestinian Refugees Died Due to War in SyriaMonitoring and documentation team of the AGPS documented until today more than (3332) Palestinian Syrians who died because of the war in Syria. (1103) refugees died due to shelling, (783) |
2016-09-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 5\09\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-09-06 | View |
Cornell University in USA Hosts the Palestinian Syrian Writer Rama Haider from Yarmouk CampIn New York, Applied Media Arts Department at Cornell University, hosts tragedy and black comedy by the Palestinian-Syrian writer "Rama Haider" under the name of "Desert Light", and it will |
2016-09-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria are Banned to Receive Treatment in the Greece Public Hospitals and they complain from Discrimination and Medical Care NegligenceIn Greece, hundreds of Palestinian Syrians, who are stranded in Greece, complained -in messages to AGPS about Greek government inhuman treatment towards them. The messages confirmed that the Greek authorities |
2016-09-06 | View |
Despite the Health Disadvantages of Artesian Wells, they are the only Choice for Daraa and Yarmouk CampsResidents of Yarmouk and Daraa camps suffer from water outage that forced them to use water wells to secure drinking and domestic water regardless to its validity for human being |
2016-09-06 | View |
ISIS Gives the Besieged People of Yarmouk a Time Limit till Tuesday to Get out of Areas Controlled by Fatah Al ShamAgencies from the besieged Yarmouk Camp reported that ISIS gave the besieged families in areas controlled by " Fateh Sham Front" time limit until next Tuesday to leave the area |
2016-09-06 | View |
15 Victims among the PLA Officers during the Last 72 HoursDuring the last 72 hours, 15 members of PLA died, while three members died yesterday; the victims are: Amar Aroba, Samer Ali Naji, and Amer Yousef Khalf were killed during |
2016-09-06 | View |
An Exhibition about the Suffering of the Palestinians of Syria is within the wings of the Palestinians of Turkey ConferenceThe house of Palestine for poetry and Return Belief devoted its participation in the Conference of Palestinians of Turkey to highlight the suffering of Palestinian of Syria refugees especially the |
2016-09-05 | View |
The Palestinians of Turkey Conference Discusses the Suffering of the Palestinians of Syria and a Number of National IssuesPalestinians of Turkey and Homeland Causes conference event lunched yesterday with presence of Turkish parliamentarians, Palestinian personalities, and dozens of official institutions, and Palestinian NGOs in Turkey. The conference involved |
2016-09-05 | View |
Two PLA Members Died Due to Clashes in Adra TownFoad Hassan Awad, the Palestinian refugee, and Mosa Mhawesh a fighter of Palestine Liberation Army were killed in the ongoing clashes between the Regular Army and the Opposition Groups in |
2016-09-05 | View |
The Palestinian Families in Qudseya Town Demand the Palestine Embassy in Damascus to End their SufferingHundreds of the Palestinian families ,who were displaced from the Yarmouk camp to Qadsya area, called the Palestinian Embassy in Damascus to put an end to their suffering, end the |
2016-09-05 | View |
The Turkish Embassy in Lebanon Continues to Stop Granting the Visa to the Palestinians of Syria RefugeesThe Turkish Embassy in Lebanon stopped issuing visas for Palestinians of Syria refugees in Lebanon and Syria, without showing the reasons. The stop issuing the visas forced hundreds of the |
2016-09-04 | View |
Three Children were Seriously Injured after bombing Khan Al Shaieh camp with WarplanesIn Damascus Western Suburb, the Syrian and Russian warplanes launched airstrikes the day before and targeted one of Khan Al Sheih camp’s lanes, which led to the injury of three |
2016-09-04 | View |
One of Yarmouk Residents Died by a Regular Army Sniper in YeldaIn southern Damascus, Mohammed Khalid Faraj, 1969, from Yarmok camp died due to a sniper’s bullet by the regular Army, he got the bullet while leaving Al Saberin mosque in |
2016-09-04 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee was killed by the Opposition Groups in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian refugee Alaa Ayman Gharizi was killed by the so-called Thowar Al Tal Group, one of the Oppositions groups, in Al Tal area in Damascus Suburb, social media pages |
2016-09-04 | View |
The PLA Members Death Toll Reached 10 within 24 hours in SyriaThe PLA members’ death toll reached 10 victims within 24 hours, where it announced, through social media pages, the names of the victims. They are Mohammed Majed Hurani, Qassim nabeel |
2016-09-04 | View |
Twelve Palestinians Died in Syria during August, 2016The AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that 12 Palestinian refugees died during August 2016, including 5 refugees due to a bullet and 4 other due to bombing and 2 |
2016-09-04 | View |
Airstrikes Targeted Outskirts of Khan Al Sheih Camp with Cluster BombsIn Damascus Western Suburb, the warplanes launched yesterday airstrikes on the outskirts of Khan Al Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees using cluster bombs, which its ruminants were spread widely. The |
2016-09-03 | View |
The Palestinian Families in Southern Syria Live in a Bad Health SituationThe Palestinian refugees in southern Syria, Muzeireeb, Glenn, Tel Shehab, and other areas of Daraa governorate live in difficult and miserable health situation, four years of war were enough to |
2016-09-03 | View |
The Regime Forces Bomb Daraa Camp and Led to the Death of A Mother and her Child and a Number of WoundedThe reported news from Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees insured that the Syrian Regime forces targetd the camp yesterday with a surface –to-surface Fil rocket, which led to the death |
2016-09-03 | View |
7 PLA Members Died in Damascus Suburb, which Raises the Number of its Members to 173 RefugeesSeven PLA members died during violent clashes in Damacus Suburb. Social Media pages, which are closed to PLA, published that Alaa Ali Al Haj,the First Lieutenant, Mohanned Humeed Abdullah |
2016-09-03 | View |
The Return Key Moved Curiosity amongst the Swedish People in the Palestinian Syrian Ourwa Hamzat ExhibitionAn old woman carrying the key to return to Palestine portrait drew the attention of Sweden visitors to the plastic art and drawing exhibition which set up by the Palestinian-Syrian |
2016-09-02 | View |
The Displaced Palestinian Families in Damascus Suburb Suffer from the Increased Economic CrisisFurthermore, hundreds of Palestinian families left their camps due to the shelling and the siege to Adokhanya areas, Alkbas, and Dwylah in the east of the capital Damascus because of |
2016-09-02 | View |
The Besieged Palestinians of Yarmouk Camp" We live in a Vice"The Palestinian refugee " Abo Mohamed" described the situation in the area under " Fateh Sham Front" control in the besieged Yarmouk camp as "it is in a vice" where |
2016-09-02 | View |
AGPS Documents 4 Palestinians died in Daraa Camp during August 2016AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that four Palestinian refugees from Daraa camp were killed in August 2016. Omar Joma Radef, tortured to death, in 25/8/2016 Mohamed and Limar Qataysha |
2016-09-02 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died after a year and a half of his injury in DaraaAfter a year and half of suffering, the Palestinian refugee "Bahaa Abdelal" from Daraa camp for the Palestinian refugees in the south of Syria died due to his wounds (gunshot) |
2016-09-02 | View |
Bombing Targets Daraa Camp Southern Syria and Violent Clashes on its OutskirtsDaraa Camp for the Palestinian refugees in the south of Syria witnessed the most violent clashes since months, where the Regular Army (located on the southern area) severely attacked the |
2016-09-02 | View |
The Stranded Palestinians of Syria in Greece suffer for a continuous Miserable SituationIn Greece, hundreds of Palestinians of Syria who are stranded in Greece suffer from miserable living conditions, lack of medication, and medical neglect, due to the roadblocks between Greece and |
2016-09-01 | View |
UNRWA Starts distributing financial aid for the third round in 2016 to the Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA started to distribute the financial assistance for the third round of 2016 to the Palestinians of Syria refugees, where it provided each individual 36000 Syrian Lira and 18000 for |
2016-09-01 | View |
The Syrian Security Releases three Palestinians from Al Aedin Camp in HomsIn the middle of Syria, the Syrian Security released the Palestinian refugee Khalid Mahmoud Edrees from Al Aedin camp in Homs. Khalid spent 60 days in Adra prison. Mohamemd Zeyad |
2016-09-01 | View |
The Palestinians in South of Syria Suffer of the Miserable Health StatusThe Palestinians of Syria in Daraa camp , Al Muzeereeb Compound, Jilin, Tal Shehab and other areas in southern Syria suffer from a miserable health situation, where the frequent bombing in |
2016-09-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 31\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-09-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 30\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-31 | View |
Civil Organizations in Yelda Ends the Children Summer Club for the Displaced People of Yarmouk in the TownWatad Center for Development and Molhem Voluntary Team organized the final celebration for the children summer camp “We have the Voice of Life” “Wa Lana Sawtu Al Hayat” for Yarmouk |
2016-08-31 | View |
More than 6500 Immigrants Reached Italy through the Mediterranean in the last 24 hoursThe Italian Coast Guard confirmed through Twitter that the coast guard rescued more than 6500 migrants off the Libyan coast, within only 24 hours. According to agencies, the rescue operation |
2016-08-31 | View |
Reports about the Return of Negotiations between the Regime and Fath Al Sham in YarmoukMedia outlets reported from Fath Al Sham news in Yarmouk that negotiations between Fath Al Sham and the Regime were renewed to get the fighters of Fath Al Sham out |
2016-08-31 | View |
On the Eve of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance, AGPS Documents 1100 Enforced Disappearance cases and 449 Palestinians died due to Torture in the Syrian PrisonsOn the eve of the International Victims of Enforced Disappearance 30 August, AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that 449 Palestinian refugees died due to torture in the Syrian prisons |
2016-08-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics until 29\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-30 | View |
The Syria Security continues arresting Dr. hayel Hmeed for the fourth year respectivelySyrian security continues arresting The Palestinian Doctor Hayel Humaid for 4 years after kidnapping him from his clinic in Yarmouk. Doctor Hayel was born in Dalata in old Palestine and |
2016-08-30 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Daraa Camp was Missed Several Days AgoThe Palestinian refugee Ali Abdul Rahman Ghazzal from Daraa Camp was missed while getting out from his house on August 26, 2016, and no news about him until now. It |
2016-08-30 | View |
Targeting a Car with an Explosive Bomb on the Entrance of Al Muzareeb Compound Southern SyriaIn Al Muzareeb southern Syria, it was reported that an explosive bomb targeted a High Lux car for Artiliray Group of the Opposition, where it was planted on the sidewalk |
2016-08-30 | View |
A Frequent Bombing of Khan Al Sheih and Daraa Camps, Coincided with Opening a new Headquarter for the Palestine Embassy in DamascusThe opening of the new Palestine Embassy headquarter in Damascus on August 28, 2016, created a wave of angry reactions and comments amongst the Palestinians of Syria refugees, where the |
2016-08-30 | View |
Adding the Last touches on “Netanyahu not welcomed” campaign in the Netherlands in participation of the Palestinians of SyriaIn the Netherlands, with the participation of Palestinian-Syrian, the Arab club in the city of Dnhakh - Lahaigh, in Netherlands, “Netanyahu you are not welcome", campaign administration, where the campaign |
2016-08-29 | View |
Ban Ki-moon appoints the Palestinian Syrian Saleem Salama in the UN Consultancy TeamThe Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon appointed the Palestinian-Syrian Salim Salama as the director of the Palestinian Association for Human Rights - Syria, within the consultative group of |
2016-08-29 | View |
News about the Return of Negotiations between the Regime and Fath Al Sham to complete the file of getting out of YarmoukAccording to a number of activists and some of the residents of Yarmouk camp that the negotiations between the Syrian regime, and Fath Alsham-Al Nusra Front- resumed in order to |
2016-08-29 | View |
Airstrikes targeted outrkiarts of Khan Al Sheih Camp in Damascus SuburbIn western Ghouta of Damascus suburb, warplanes launched air strikes on the outskirts of Khan Al Sheih Palestinian refugee camp resulting only material damages. In the meantime, the residents still |
2016-08-29 | View |
Germany Grants the Temporary residency to the Palestinians of Syria Refugees that prevents them to ReunionThrough AGPS, the Palestinian complained that the German authorities granted them with the temporary residency, which prohibits the reunion of their families. According to subsidiary protection law (a residency for |
2016-08-29 | View |
Unemployment Increased the Negative Impact of the War on the Palestinians of Syria RefugeesUnofficial statistics of the AGPS indicate that more than 80% of the Palestinian refugees in Syria have lost their jobs and businesses due to the war in Syria, especially those |
2016-08-28 | View |
The Continuation of Water Cut in Yarmouk for 716 days respectivelyPeople of the Yarmouk camp suffer from a severe crisis in the water. People in the camp claim that the water is still cut off in all neighborhoods and the |
2016-08-28 | View |
The Regular Army Prevents Al Sbeina Camp Residents to Return Back for 1018 daysThe Regular Army and some friendly Palestinian groups continue to prevent people of Al Sbeina camp to return to their homes for 1018 respectively, after being forced to leave due |
2016-08-28 | View |
A Palestinians of Syria Refugee Wins and Achieved the 13 Rank in the Math Competition in Germany and his Brother became a Translator in his schoolThe Palestinian-Syrian student Majd Sindid , 11 years old, got the 13th rank in a Math competition that includes many participants from different German states, where Majd managed to join the |
2016-08-28 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Woman died and her Children were Injured while Trying to Reach TurkeyThe Palestinian refugee Sajeda Abu Daraji from Der'aa camp died since three days due to a wound she attained while trying to reach Turkey with her children after they |
2016-08-27 | View |
Bombing Targets Al Muzareeb Southern SyriaIn a related context, the Syrian Army targeted Al Muzareeb town with artillery bombing using mortar shells, which resulted in destruction in the civilians' houses and spread a panic and |
2016-08-27 | View |
MAP Launches a Petition to Improve the Displaced Palestinians of Syria SituationMAP, Medical Aid for Palestinians, which is a humanitarian British organization, launched an electronic campaign to sign a petition to put pressure on the British government to work to improve |
2016-08-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 25\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-26 | View |
The Palestine Charity Committee Continues to Provide Services to the Displaced of Yarmouk in YeldaThe Palestine Charity Committee continues to provide its relief and medical services to the displaced families of Yarmouk in Yelda, Bait Sahem and Bebla, where the services department provided the |
2016-08-26 | View |
A Military Group Close to Iran Trying to Recruit Some Palestinians to Fight the OppositionActivists and a number of residents from Khan Danoun, Al Sayeda Zainab and Jaramana camps accused associations and groups affiliated with Iran of attracting the youth and recruiting them to |
2016-08-26 | View |
ISIS Prevents the Families under its Control in Yarmouk to Receive their AidThe news reported from Yarmouk Camp that ISIS prevents dozens of families to do the power of attorney to get the financial aid of UNRWA and that there are negotiations |
2016-08-26 | View |
One of Daraa Camp’s Residents Died Due to Torture in the Syrian PrisonsThe Palestinian refugee Omar Jum’a Rdeef from Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees died due to torture in the Syrian Regime Prisons. It is noted that AGPS documented earlier 450 Palestinian |
2016-08-26 | View |
A Bombing Targets Daraa Camp Resulted in Two Children Victims and a Number of Wounded including a WomanThe Syrian Regime targeted Daraa camp resulted in the death of two children; Mohamemed Qataysha and Lemar Qataysha, and five people were wounded due to targeting the camp with an |
2016-08-26 | View |
2013 is the most Bloody Year for the Palestinians of Syria since the beginning of Events in SyriaThe AGPS documentation and Monitoring team documented the data of 3312 victims from the Palestinians of Syria refugees who died since the beginning of the war in Syria in 2011 |
2016-08-25 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria in Shatella nd Burj Al Barajna Camps Complain the Shortage of Food Relief AidIn Lebanon, The displaced Palestinians of Syria families to Shatella and burj Al Barajna camps in Beirut suffer from the negligence of the relief and charity organizations and not providing |
2016-08-25 | View |
The Palestine Sons Gathering a new Grouping that joins the Civil and Military Palestinian Organizations working in Southern DamascusIn south of the Syrian Capital Damascus, a new grouping was announced under the title of Palestine Sons Gathering. The statement that the Gathering issued and published through the social |
2016-08-25 | View |
A Statement that Condemns the Frequent Attacks on Civilians and Insures that the Camp is Empty of Armed Men and WeaponsIn the same context, the local council in Khan Al Sheih town issued a statement to condemn the frequent attacks on civilians; the council refers to the military escalation by |
2016-08-25 | View |
Airstrikes Target Khan Al Shieh CampNight airstrikes by the military warplanes on night of Tuesday-Wednesday targeted the civilian houses in Khan Al Sheih Camp in Damascus western Suburb and did not lead to injuries amongst |
2016-08-25 | View |
Financial and Relief Aid to the Palestinians of Syrian Families in Al Beqaa in LebanonIn the western Beqaa in Lebanon, the European campaign provided food and financial assistance to a number of displaced Palestinian-Syrians who are living in difficult living- conditions, the high cost |
2016-08-24 | View |
Al Quds Bridge in Syria is a Fake Name with a Great RoleSince the beginning of the war in Syria, the Syrian regime involved military formations of different combinations, some of which is sectarian (Alfatemyon) and some of which is nationalist such |
2016-08-24 | View |
People of Husseiniya Camp Suffer from the Bad InfrastructurePeople of Al Husayneyya - Palestinian refugee camp- in Damascus appealed those who are responsible for the camp services to solve the drainage problems, which worsened considerably in recent times |
2016-08-24 | View |
Bombings target Khan Al Shieh Outskirts in Western Damascus SuburbKhan Esheih Camp and its surroundings were targeted by the Regular Army causing only material damages. The bombing comes a day after a visit by a delegation charged with the |
2016-08-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics till 22\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-23 | View |
27 Palestinians died in Syria during July 2016The AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that 27 Palestinian died during July 2016, including 9 refugees died due to bombing , 2 refugees died due to torture in the Syrian |
2016-08-23 | View |
Two Palestinian Syrian Refugees Participated in rescuing the Injuries due to an accident in one of the Norwegian CitiesIn Norway north of Europe, two Palestinian Syrian refugees in Norway helped injured people after they were exposed to a bus accident with a tractor on one of the roads |
2016-08-23 | View |
UNRWA Filled the ATM Cards of the Palestinians of Syria in LebanonIn Lebanon, UNRWA filled up the ATM cards of the Palestinians of Syria refugees in Lebanon as $100 rent allowance for each Palestinians of Syria family, and $27 food allowance |
2016-08-23 | View |
The Residents of Jaramana Camp Suffer of the Unavailability of the Basic Services and the InfrastructureJaramana camp residents, which is 8 Km far from Damascus and located on the road to Damascus International Airport, complain of the unavailability of infrastructure such as wastewater services which |
2016-08-23 | View |
The Syrian Regime Sends a Delegation to Neutralize Khan Al Sheih Camp after Bloody Weeks due to Targeting the CampNews were reported from Khan Al Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees about that a delegation headed by the mayor of Al Kaswa municipality representing the Syrian regime inside the camp |
2016-08-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 21\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-22 | View |
In the Third memory of the Chemical massacre: 33 Palestinian died due to the Chemical bombing in Separate areas in Damascus SuburbThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team documented the data of 36 Palestinians, including 18 people from one family (Ghazi) family in the town of Zamalka, 7 in Muadamiyat al-Sham were |
2016-08-22 | View |
The Syrian Security freed a Palestinian refugee after 55 days of Detention due to names similarityIn the center of Syria, the Syrian security released the Palestinian refugee, "Mohamed Abdel Latif - Abu Ahmed," from Al Aedein camp in Homs, after being detained for 55 |
2016-08-22 | View |
The Medical Center Describes the Humanitarian and Health Situation as very bad in the Besieged areas of Yarmouk by DaashThe medical rescue center in Rija square, which is controlled by Fatah Alsham-Nusra- in the Yarmouk refugee camp, described humanitarian and health situation as bad, as a result of lack |
2016-08-22 | View |
A Mortar Shell targeted Al Wafedin Camp In Damascus SuburbIn Damascus, a mortar shell landed on Al Wafedin camp in Damascus suburb, where Palestinian families live along the Syrian families. The shelling resulted in only material damage. Residents of the |
2016-08-22 | View |
Artillery Bombing Targeted Der’aa Camp Southern SyriaIn southern of Syria, artillery shelling targeted different parts of Deraa camp and resulted in only material damage, while violent artillery shelling also targeted Deraa Albalad neighborhoods which are inhabited |
2016-08-22 | View |
AGPS: 223 Palestinian Detainees from Al Aedin Camp in Homs in the Syrian PrisonsThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team documented 223 detainees from Al Aedein camp in Homs who are detained in the Syrian prisons since the beginning of the ongoing conflict. The |
2016-08-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics till 20\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-21 | View |
Rescuing Immigrants in Greece and others sank in Libya including Syrian Families.The Greek Coast Guards rescued on Friday 19/8/2016 more than a hundred immigrants near Peloponnese and the coasts of Mykonos Island in Eja Sea, where a wooden boat carrying 67 |
2016-08-21 | View |
The Syrian Security Freed a Palestinian refugee after Detention due to Illegal TravelThe Syrian Security released the Palestinian refugee Mohammed Salayma “Abu Al majd” after 9 days detention, where Syrian Security raided his house in Al Aedin camp in Homs on 11/8/2016 |
2016-08-21 | View |
Documenting three cases of Detention among the Palestinian Refugees in Al Aedin Camp in HomsAGPS documented three cases of detention from the Palestinians of Syria refugees in Al Aedin camp in Homs, where Mahmoud Mohammed Awad was arrested while he was returning from his |
2016-08-21 | View |
The Bombing Resumed on Khan Al Sheih Camp and Its Vicinity with Explosive Barrels and Artillery ShellsThe AGPS correspondent in Damascus suburb reported that Khan Al Sheih camp and its vicinity were exposed to targeting yesterday with explosive barrels and artillery shells, where the Syrian Army |
2016-08-21 | View |
A Father and His Son Died Due to Airstrike in Al Nairab CampSyrian warplanes targeted a wedding hall called -Rose- in Al Nairab camp in Aleppo, which led to the death of a father and son, in addition to a state of |
2016-08-20 | View |
Dassh Prevents an Old Man of Getting out of Al Nusra Areas in Yarmouk Camp to Receive Urgent TreatmentIn the south of the capital Damascus, in spite of the necessity of the urgent medication, an old man has been prohibited from leaving the Yarmouk camp – Daash controls |
2016-08-20 | View |
Syrian Security Freed Palestinian Refugees from Der'aa CampIn the meantime, Palestinian activists – through Facebook- confirmed that, the Regular Army has freed two Palestinian refugees who were detained two years ago, Ali Alterani ( Abo Omar) and |
2016-08-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 18\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-19 | View |
UNRWA Announces Photographing Competition for the Palestinian youth refugees 2016Under the title of “Breaking down Stereotypes” UNRWA launched a photography competition funded by EU to all young Palestinians for the year 2016. UNRWA invited through its social media website |
2016-08-19 | View |
436 Palestinians Died while Fighting alongside with the Regime Forces and the Syrian OppositionAGPS insured that 436 Palestinian refugees died due to their fighting beside the Syrian Regime forces, where the AGPS published its statistical quarter report "13" that 160 refugee died due |
2016-08-19 | View |
Activists: Pro-Regime Al Quds Brigade does not Belong to the Palestinian StructurePalestinian activists reported that the pro-regime Alquds Brigades is not belonging to the Palestinian structure, and does not represent any camp or segment of the Palestinian community. The activists and |
2016-08-19 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Arrest three Palestinians from Al Aedein Camp in HomsThe Syrian security forces arrested three Palestinian refugees from Al Aedein camp in Homs during the past few days, including a former UNRWA teacher, and an official of Baath party |
2016-08-19 | View |
Shelling Targets Khan Al Shieh Camp and Results in 12 Injuries, Including ChildrenThe AGPS correspondent reported that more than 12 people were injured yesterday night due to the shelling that targeted Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees. The camp was targeted |
2016-08-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics till 17\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-18 | View |
Egypt continues to Reject Requests for Accommodation for Palestinians of Syria in its territory amid the continuing suffering of living.Palestinian -Syrian refugees who have fled to # Egypt because of the war in Syria confirmed that, Egyptian authorities refused to give them residency in Egypt, despite being in Egypt |
2016-08-18 | View |
Alfajr Relief Institution Rebuilds some small refuges in Khan-Sheih CampActivists of Alfajr Relief Institution re-built many small refuges in Khan-Sheih Camp for the Palestinian refugees in Damascus, seeking for securing some safe points for the residents of the camp |
2016-08-18 | View |
Violent Clashes broke out in Qadsia villageIn Damascus, Qudsayya village – where about 6000 of the Palestinian-Syrian families were diplaced- witnessed violent clashes in which they used medium and heavy weapons, where the clashes took place |
2016-08-18 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria Stuck in Greece are suffering from lack of medication and the Doctors DiscriminationHundreds of Palestinian-Syrian refugees who stuck in Greece are complaining of medical negligence and failure to provide the medication, and treatment for them, as they are suffering from poor living- |
2016-08-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics till 16\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-17 | View |
60 Palestinian-Syrian Students are Participating in the first- teaching English language Camp15 / August, the first Teaching- English Language camp was launched in Lebanon with the participation of more than 60 students of the Palestinian- Syrian refugees living in Lebanon. The |
2016-08-17 | View |
Syrian Security Continues Arresting the Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Hamdan since 3 YearsThe Syrian regime continues to arrest the Palestinian, "Mohammed Mustafa Hamdan" (33 years) since 31/8/2013 until this moment, and that during passing Maliha checkpoint - a Syrian regime checkpoint- in |
2016-08-17 | View |
1200 Days since displacing, Residents of Handarat camp Re-call for returning backAfter 1200 days of displacement, Handarat Camp residents re-call both sides of the conflict to get them back to their houses, and to put the camp aside, also they cleared |
2016-08-17 | View |
Shilling on Der’aa Camp, and Alsd Road Neighborhood, in the South of SyriaAccording to reports from southern Syria, the Regular Army targeted each of Dera Camp, and Alsad Road Camp with mortar shells in addition to their surroundings leading only to material |
2016-08-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 15\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-16 | View |
AGPS Documents 84 Palestinians Died in Syria in the Second Quarter of 201684 victims were killed in the second quarter of 2016, where June witnessed the largest number of deaths, as 36 people were killed in this month, where in April, 21 |
2016-08-16 | View |
Palestinian Syrian Immigrants Establish a School in Katsikas Greece CampDespite the pain and difficulties of the immigration, a number of Palestinian-Syrian immigrants in cooperation with volunteers from other nationalities in Katsikas Camp , in Greece, established a temporary school for |
2016-08-16 | View |
Mortar Shells Bombing Targeted Al Wafedin Camp in Damascus SuburbAlwafiden Camp which is full of Palestinian Families was bombed and targeted by many mortar shells. It should be noted that the deterioration of the security situation in the areas |
2016-08-16 | View |
ISIS evacuates one of Yarmouk Streets from its Residents and starts Violent Clashes with the OppositionIn the south of the capital Damascus, it is reported from the besieged Yarmok camp, that ISIS has evacuated the Arabism street in the besieged Yarmouk refugee camp of its |
2016-08-16 | View |
The Warplanes launch a number of Airstrikes on the Vicinity of Khan Al Sheih CampIn the western Damascus, warplanes launched a number of air raids targeting Khan-Sheih Palestinian refugees' camp in Damascus and the surrounding farms, led only to material damages. It is noteworthy |
2016-08-16 | View |
At Least, 209 Palestinian Children Died in Syria Due to Bombing, Siege, and Torture in the Syrian PrisonsAGPS confirmed that it documented the details of killing (209) Palestinian children in Syria, about 6.38% of the victims – 3312 victims- were killed due to the shillings, sniping |
2016-08-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 14\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-15 | View |
The Charity Organization Distributes Food parcels to the Palestinian Families in Rokn Al Dein area in DamascusWithin the Urgent Relief project, the Charity Organization for the Relief of the Palestinian People distributed about 100 food parcels to the Palestinian families registered in its records and live |
2016-08-15 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee was injured in Al Ramousa Battles Amid Sounds of Violent Clashes in Al Nairab Camp VicinityIn Aleppo, the Palestinian refugee Ahmed Saleem Rae’ from Al Nairab camp was injured due to participation in fighting with Al Quds Brigade in Al Ramousa area battles which is |
2016-08-15 | View |
Closing the UNRWA Clinic in Al Aedin Camp in Homs since months Increases the Suffering of the RefugeesAl Aedin camp residents in Homs complain of the deteriorated health situation and not benefiting from the free health services of UNRWA after losing the only UNRWA clinic in the |
2016-08-15 | View |
Targeting the only Road in Khan Al Sheih camp with Artillery ShellsThe Syrian Regime targeted Zakia- Khan Al Sheih road and Al Abaseyya area with 7 artillery shells, the Regime also targeted Al Mansour Oven with Fuzdika Shells, according to activists |
2016-08-15 | View |
179 Victims from the Residents of Khan Al Sheih Camp since the beginning of the ongoing War in SyriaAGPS Monitoring and Documentation team declared that the number of victims from Khan Al Sheih camp since the beginning of the conflict in Syria reached 179 victims, including 89 due |
2016-08-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 13\08\201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-14 | View |
A Boat Carrying Palestinian Syrian Refugees Reaches ItalyA boat carrying Syrians an Palestinians immigrants Syrians arrived to Italy, where one of the pages on the social media of Alaaden camp in Homs said that, a number of |
2016-08-14 | View |
Moody Treatment by the Turkish Airports towards the Palestinians of Syria Families leaving to EuropeAGPS documented the Turkish authorities different methods of treating the Palestinian-Syrian families that leaving to Europe via Turkish airports, where many cases have been delayed without giving reasons in spite |
2016-08-14 | View |
Syrian Security and Military Departments Recruit the Palestinian Youth and Send them to fight the OppositionActivists and a number of the Palestinian refugees accused- the security and military institutions of the Syrian regime- of recruiting young Palestinians to their advantage in order to fight alongside |
2016-08-14 | View |
Targeting Daraa Camp and Daraa Town Neighborhood with Mortar Shells and RocketsDaraa camp for Palestinian refugees southern Syria was exposed to bombing with a number of mortar shells that targeted separate areas in the camp and only led to material damages |
2016-08-14 | View |
The Sever Living Situation and the Security Strict Proceedures in Cyber City Camp in Jordan Prompt the Palestinian Refugees to EscapeThe Palestinian refugees, who escaped from Syria to Jordan and settled in Cyber city camp, described that the camp is like Guantanamo Prison, where the refugees suffer from the security |
2016-08-13 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died Due to his Participation in the Fighting in SyriaThe Palestinian young man Rafeeq Tawfiq Afifi died due to his participation in the fighting in Syria. Al Jalil Forces, one of the regime forces, said that Afifi is one |
2016-08-13 | View |
Violent Clashes in Yarmouk CampThe news reported from the besieged Yarmouk camp in the southern of Damascus about violent clashes in Palestine Street in the vicinity of Yarmouk municipality with guns and missiles between |
2016-08-13 | View |
Scout Activities and Psychological Support Programs to the Palestinians of Syria Refugees in Seblin Area in LebanonUnder the name of the Martyr Fatema Shehaby, the Displaced from Syria Al Qastal Scout Guidance Group in cooperation with the Palestinians of Syria Displaced Committee carried out a scout |
2016-08-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 11\08\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-12 | View |
Spark Development Organization Declares a Scholarship to the Vocational Education Students in Lebanon that includes the Palestinians of SyriaSpark Development Organization declared that it offers more than 300 scholarships to join the Vocational Education Institutes in Lebanon for 2016\2017 for the Syrian and Palestinian students in addition to |
2016-08-12 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Released a Resident of Al Nairab Camp after 3 years of DetentionThe Syrian Security released the Palestinian Young man Ibrahim Haninu from Al Nairab camp in Aleppo after three years of detention. It is noted that Haninu was released a year |
2016-08-12 | View |
ISIS Opens the Road to Ein Ghazzal Street in Yarmouk Camp after 6 days of siegeIn Southern of Damascus, local sources from Yarmouk camp insured that "ISIS" opened the road leading to Ein Ghazzal street in front of civilians from 12 pm to 2 pm |
2016-08-12 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Al Sbeina Camp Died due to a Sniper's Bullet in DamascusThe Refugee Abdu Al Dames from Al Sbeina camp died while he was on his way to work by a sniper's shots in Damascus. The death of Abdu raises |
2016-08-12 | View |
UNRWA Commissioner-General Calles to Protect the Palestinian Refugees in Syria and to facilitate the Humanitarian Access to themUNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl called for more steps towards the safety and protection of Palestine refugees at a time when the armed conflict in Syria is continuing to |
2016-08-12 | View |
Aids for the Palestinians of Syrian in Ein-Alhelwa CampFurqan Society for charity work continues to distribute aid on the Syrian and Palestinian-Syrian families who were displaced to Ein-Elhelwa Camp in Sidon city, southern Lebanon. According to those in |
2016-08-11 | View |
Despite the War, still no entry for the Palestinians of Syrian to Turkey and Jordan, and Lebanon tightensJordanian and Turkish authorities continue to prevent the entry of Palestinian-Syrian refugees to their territory, and in spite of the text of all the international conventions that require -all neighboring |
2016-08-11 | View |
ISIS Besieges Dozens of Families in Nusra's Territory in the Yarmok CampIn the Yarmok camp, "ISIS" continue imposing a tight siege on dozens of families living in areas under the control of the "Fath-Sham" or Nosra groups for the fifth day |
2016-08-11 | View |
The Statue of Martyrs have been Destroyed due to the Airstrikes in Khan-Sheih CampIn Syria, a violent air strikes- launched by Russian and Syrian warplanes- resulted in the destruction of the statues of Alawda martyrs in Khan-Sheih camp, as warplanes also targeted Alsalam |
2016-08-11 | View |
A Family Deported from Tunis to Lebanon, Lebanese General Security Gives the Family 72 Hours to Return BackThe Lebanese security asked the Palestinian-Syrian family that- has been deported from the "Carthage" Airport yesterday morning, to revise within 72 hours without giving any details, and that after they |
2016-08-11 | View |
The AGPS Calls for Lifting the Restrictions on the Free Movement of Palestinian Syrian RefugeesAGPS issued a press statement calling for lifting the restriction on the free movement of Palestinian-Syrian refugees, confirming that the Palestinian-Syrian refugee still has no entry for almost all of |
2016-08-11 | View |
27 Palestinian Killed in July-2016, as well as 40 killed in July in the Previous Year 2015Monitoring and documentation team in the working group for the Palestinians in Syria announced that, it has documented the death of nearly 27 victim in July 2016, while "40" refugees |
2016-08-10 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees are Free after being Detained by the Syrian Security Forces for 8 to 18 months.Syrian security freed, yesterday, the refugees"Ahmed al-Khatib," and 8 months of detention, and "Abdullah Sanad" after more than 18 months of detention both of them are living in Khan-Sheih |
2016-08-10 | View |
An Airstrike targeted Khan-Sheih Camp Resulting in 2 WoundsRussian warplanes during a midnight launched air raids on Khan-Sheih camp targeting Western neighborhoods of it resulting in number of wounds among civilians including women and children, and massive destruction |
2016-08-10 | View |
Palestinians of Europe Conference, Re-calls the Lebanese and Turkish Authorities to Facilitate the Movement of Palestinians of Syria RefugeesThe "Palestinians of Europe conference " re-calls the Turkish and Lebanese authorities to facilitate the movement of the Palestinian and war survivors in Syria, to treat them in a humanistic |
2016-08-10 | View |
Bassem Azam was killed in Idleb after being Deported to Syria by Turkish AuthoritiesA Palestinian refugee - Bassel Azzam– a splinter from Palestinian Liberation Army and deported from Turkey- has been killed in Russian airstrikes that targeted Idlib. It is noteworthy that Azzam |
2016-08-10 | View |
A Palestinian-Syrian Refugee Missed in Turkey since the Beginning of CrisisIn Turkey, the Syrian-Palestinian refugee "Ahmed Khalil Mustafa," a citizen of the Yarmouk refugee camp, according to eyewitnesses, the young man disappeared since the beginning of the coup in |
2016-08-09 | View |
The Palestinian Authority Distributes a Group of Passports for the Palestinians of Syria in GazaThe Department of Refugee Affairs in the Gaza Strip, distributed a batch of passports from the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah to the Palestinians who displaced from Libya, Syria and Yemen |
2016-08-09 | View |
ISIS Imposes Siege on Residents of Alqatena in the Yarmok CampOn the other side, it was reported from besieged Yarmok camp, that ISIS imposes siege on the civilians living in areas under the control of the "Fath-Sham" in the Rijh |
2016-08-09 | View |
Regular Army, no return for residents of Sbeina Camp since 1000 daysThe Regular Army and some of the Palestinian groups loyal to him continue to prevent residents of Sbiena camp to return to their homes for 1000 days respectively, after being |
2016-08-09 | View |
A Palestinian-Syrian Family Detained in Quortaj Airport - Appeal through the AGPS to end the DetentionA Palestinian-Syrian family detained by Tunisian Authorities in Quortaj airport appealed - through the Working Group for the Palestinians in Syria- human rights in all sides, PLO, Palestinian Factions, and |
2016-08-09 | View |
A Victim and Many Injures in the Internationally Banned Cluster Bombs in khan Al Shieh CampThe Russian warplanes targeted the civilian homes with cluster bombs in Khan Al Sheih camp resulting the death of the Palestinian refugee – Mahmod Mohsen Falah Alkhaldi- ( Abo Ashrf |
2016-08-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 7\08\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-08 | View |
Charity Committee Distributes Aid to the Palestinian Families at Wadi Alzina area in LebanonThe Charity Committee for the Relief of the Palestinian People, in cooperation with Irshad Institution in Lebanon, distributed 400 food shares for the Palestinians who were displaced from Syria to |
2016-08-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Workers League in Lebanon Holds the Second Annual Conference in SidonTurning to Lebanon, where Palestinians of Syria workers League held the second annual conference entitled as "workers between reality and future prospects." The conference was held in the Lebanese |
2016-08-08 | View |
Activists Warn the Pro-Regime al-Quds Brigades from the Implication of the Palestinian Refugees in Aleppo ConfrontationsPalestinian and Syrian activists warned al-Quds Brigade affiliated with the Syrian regime group in Aleppo from the implication of the Palestinian refugees in confrontations in Aleppo between the Syrian regime |
2016-08-08 | View |
Violent Clashes in the Besiege Yarmouk Camp, and ISIS Releases the Activist "Maher Alian"News from the Yarmouk camp reported that sound of an explosion rocked the south of the capital Damascus turned out to be by the regular army that targeted the east |
2016-08-08 | View |
More than 250 Palestinian Syrian Families Suffer of the Siege Consequences in the Western Ghouta of DamascusAt least 250 Palestinian families spread over Doma, Zamalka, Hazza, and Hamoureia areas are suffering from severe food shortages due to the siege imposed by the regular army on the |
2016-08-08 | View |
"My Project Initiative," a Training Course Targets the Palestinian, Syrian, and Lebanese YouthIn Lebanon, within the program of "My Project Initiative," Thabit organization for the right of return, in cooperation with AKCT for Consulting and training, implemented a course titled as |
2016-08-07 | View |
"My Project Initiative," a Training Course Targets the Palestinian, Syrian, and Lebanese YouthTurning to Lebanon, within the program of "My Project Initiative," Thabit organization for the right of return, in cooperation with AKCT for Consulting and training, implemented a course titled |
2016-08-07 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Continues to Provide the Displaced People of Yarmouk in Yalda and Babilla with WaterPalestine Charity Committee continues to fill in water for Palestinian refugees displaced to Yalda and Babbila areas according to those in charge of the Committee that about 6,339 families |
2016-08-07 | View |
TheSyrian Security Releases a Resident of Al Aedein Camp in Homs and Arrests 4 OthersSyrian security forces in Homs arrested four Palestinian refugees from Al Aedein camp and released another refugee, where Ayman Khattab "Abu Mohammed" was arrested on 17.07.2016. According |
2016-08-07 | View |
Two Palestinians from Muzeireeb Compound North of Deraa were ReleasedIn southern Syria, the Syrian Security released two Palestinian refugees from Muzeireeb town; they are: Bassam Khaled Abu Shella after being detained for more than a month and a half |
2016-08-07 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died while Fighting in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian young man, Mohammed Shihada Hayash, known as Abu Fadi Alzaanoun, died due to wounds he attained while fighting between the Regular Army and the armed opposition groups at |
2016-08-07 | View |
Residents of Areas Controlled by Nusra in Yarmouk Warn of a New Siege Imposed by ISISIn the south of Damascus, residents of Ain Ghazal district and areas under the control of Fatah Alsham front - Nusra earlier in the Yarmouk refugee camp, warned from a |
2016-08-07 | View |
Syrian Opposition: Khan Al Shieh Camp is Clear of any Militans and of its HeadquartersThe Syrian armed opposition factions operating in Khan Al Shieh compound issued a statement announcing the absence of any headquarters inside Khan Al Shieh camp. The AGPS received a copy |
2016-08-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 5\08\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-06 | View |
Palestinian Syrians and Syrians Sit-in in front of the Sweden Parliament Protesting agaist the New Immigration LawHundreds of Palestinian Syrian and Syrian refugees implemented a sit-in in the "Mynttorget" yard in front of the headquarters of the Swedish Parliament for the third day, in protest against |
2016-08-06 | View |
Released Palestinians Confirm that they were Arrested for being Relatives of a Wanted Person or Similarity of NamesA number of Palestinian refugees, who were released by Syrian regime, confirmed to the AGPS correspondent, that they were arrested by Syrian security agents because they are from the family |
2016-08-06 | View |
A State of Tension in Neirab Camp after Intensifying Military Actions in its VicinityIn northern Syria, the Palestinian refugees in Neirab camp in Aleppo are suffering of a state of a big concern, especially among children and women, following the intensification of the |
2016-08-06 | View |
Artillery Shells and Rockets Target Khan Al Shieh Camp and its VicinityThe AGPS correspondent reported that the regular army targeted houses of the western and eastern lane of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb with 7 shells per hour. Meanwhile |
2016-08-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 4\08\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Sit-in in front of the UNRWA's Headquarter at Bidawi CampIn Lebanon, Palestinians of Syria participated in the sit-it that was organized in front of the UNRWA's Director Office in Bedawi camp in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, in a rejection |
2016-08-05 | View |
Water Crisis is still Continuous in Yarmouk and Deraa CampsOn the other hand, residents of the Yarmouk and Deraa camps are suffering of water cut; forcing them to rely on artesian wells, regardless of suitability for use, since well |
2016-08-05 | View |
A PLA Member Died at Housh Alfarra Town in the Eastern GhoutaThe Palestinian refugee, Mohammed Ali Mansour, a PLA member, died at Housh Alfarra Town in the Eastern Ghouta due to the ongoing clashes that brpke out between the Syrian armed |
2016-08-05 | View |
Warplanes Target the Outskirts of Khan Al Shieh Camp and Mortar Tanks Target Neirab CampWarplanes targeted the outskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb and the adjacent farms and areas. The AGPS correspondent reported that warplanes implemented more than 6 raids that |
2016-08-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 3\08\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-04 | View |
Closing Roads and High Cost of Transportations Force Hundreds of Palestinian Syrian Students to Leave Universities and SchoolsStudents of the Palestinian refugee camps in Syria are suffering of great difficulties in transportations to get to their schools and universities outside their camps, where they are suffering from |
2016-08-04 | View |
ISIS Issues a Decision to Close Schools inside Yarmouk and Tightening against TeachersISIS recently issued a new decision to close all schools within the Yarmouk refugee camp, and prevent the teaching staff of exercising their work, but through ISIS. This came after |
2016-08-04 | View |
Mortar Shells Targeted Deraa Camp South of SyriaIn south of Syria, a number of mortar shells targeted different parts of Deraa camp and resulted in material damages Meanwhile, residents of the camp are still suffering due to |
2016-08-04 | View |
A Victim and a Number of Injuries due to a Strike Targeted Khan Al Shieh CampRussian warplanes implemented air strikes that targeted Khan AL Shieh camp in Damascus suburb. The shelling targeted the old market area near Alhuda mosque in the middle of the camp |
2016-08-04 | View |
Laith Hasan Al Khaldi Died after a Raid Targeted his House in the Middle of Khan Al Shieh CampThe Palestinian refugee, Laith Hussein Al Khaldi, died due to a strike that targeted his house in the middle of Khan AL Shieh camp, and resulted in two injuries. |
2016-08-04 | View |
27 Palestinians Died in Syria During July 2016The AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that 27 Palestinian refugees died during July 2016, including 9 refugees died due to shelling, 2 refugees died due to torture in the |
2016-08-04 | View |
The AGPS Correspondent: Complete Closure of the Road between Nairab Camp and AleppoIn the north of Syria, the AGPS correspondent reported that Ramousa road, which links Aleppo city with Neirab camp, was completely closed due to the violent clashes that broke out |
2016-08-03 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests the Leader of Yarmouk Residents Movement Essam Betary after Exit for NegotiationsIn the same context, the Syrian security forces of the regime in Palestine Branch arrested commander of Yarmouk Residents Movement of the " Al-Buraq Brigades," the Palestinian refugee "Essam |
2016-08-03 | View |
PLO Denies Knowledge and Relation to the Yarmouk AgreementAn official source of the PLO in Damascus denied statements made by the President of the Civic Council in Yarmouk, Fawzi Hamid, about the imminent agreement between the PLO, the |
2016-08-03 | View |
News about ISIS Preparations to Attack Nusra Front in YarmoukA number of activists inside the Yarmouk camp reported that ISIS fortified its positions and mobilized its members in preparation for imposing control of areas controlled by Nusra Front in |
2016-08-03 | View |
A Palestinian Member of Alquds Brigades Died in the Vicinity of Handarat CampThe Palestinian refugee, Ghasan Safouri, from Nairab camp in Aleppo, a member of Alquds brigade, died during clashes that broke out in the vicinity of Handarat camp between the regular |
2016-08-03 | View |
Artillery and Air Strikes Target Khan Al Shieh Camp and its VicinityRussian and Syrian warplanes implemented air strikes since early morning that targeted the outskirts of Khan AL Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, while activists confirmed to the AGPS that warplanes |
2016-08-03 | View |
Palestinian Syrian Families Stranded at Izaz Area South of Aleppo Renew their Appeals20 families, about 100 people, including children, women, and elderly people have been stranded for more than 7 months in Izaz area in the north of Aleppo near the |
2016-08-02 | View |
Head if the Civic Counsel in Yarmouk Reveals an Agreement to End the Yarmouk SiegeFawzi hamed- Head of Civil Council in Yarmouk - revealed an imminent agreement between Syrian regime, POL, and ISIS to end the Yarmouk siege, adding that the agreement will be |
2016-08-02 | View |
Air Strikes Target Handarat Camp and its Vicinity in AleppoIn the south of Syria near Aleppo, air strikes targeted different places of Handarat camp, coincided with violent clashes that broke out between the Syrian army alongside Alquds brigade and |
2016-08-02 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe 20-year-old Palestinian Syrian refugee, Mohammed Ziad Forana, from Yarmouk Deir Yaseen Street, died due to torture in the Syrian regime's prisons after being detained for more than 3 |
2016-08-02 | View |
Shelling Targets Khan AL Shieh and Kills a Palestinian Refugee and 4 Displaced People from the Same Family, Including Two ChildrenRussian and Syrian warplanes implemented new raids on the eastern and western neighborhood of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, leading to four victims from the same displaced family |
2016-08-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 31\07\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-08-01 | View |
Honoring a Blind Child from the Palestinians of Syria in Sidon City South of LebanonWaqfiyat Al-Qibla Al-Oula for Quran Memorization honored the 9-year-child, Muna Muhsen Abdulrahman, from the Palestinian Syrians who were displaced to Beddawi camp. Muna was born blind, and her award is |
2016-08-01 | View |
Residents of Sbeina Camp are Waiting a Governmental Decision that would End their DisplacementIn Damascus suburb, residents of Sbeina camp in the south-western Damascus suburb are waiting for a governmental decision to end the tragedy of displacement for nearly a thousand days, and |
2016-08-01 | View |
5 Palestinians from Khan Al Sheih Camp Died during Last JulyThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that 5 Palestinian refugees from Khan Al Shieh camp died during July 2016. The refugees are: Mahmoud Omar Said, Mahmoud Saeed Mohammed (Abu |
2016-08-01 | View |
Shelling Targets the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp and Injuries among CiviliansThe AGPS correspondent in Damascus suburb reported that a number of residents were injured due to a Russian air strike, where two rockets targeted the road between Khan Al Shieh |
2016-08-01 | View |
After his Parents Death, A Child Meets his Grandmother after 5 MonthsThe Palestinian Syrian refugee, Hajar Saleh, found her grandchild, the son of her daughter Amna, who died with her husband, Jaafar Imad Azouz, at the Turkish-Syrian borders at Sloubi area |
2016-08-01 | View |
Qatari Institution Launches 'Educate a Child' Initiative for Supporting the Palestinian Syrian Refugee ChildrenThe Qatari Foundation, "Education is above all," launched an initiative (Educate a Child), which aims to reduce the number of Palestinian Syrian children who are deprived of their rights |
2016-07-31 | View |
The Excellence Student, Ruba Shammout: There is Always Hope and this is My Message for all New Students in SwedenIn Sweden, where the 26-year- Palestinian Syrian young woman, Ruba Shammout, who arrived in Sweden less than three years ago, managed to join the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Malmo |
2016-07-31 | View |
Kidnapping for Money Spread against the Palestinian Refugees in SyriaMultiple sources reported to the AGPS many cases of kidnapping for ransom among Palestinian refugees in Syria, where those cases are concentrated among the children of well-known and well-off families |
2016-07-31 | View |
Air Stikes Target Khan Al Shieh Camp Leaving Massive Destruction and a Number of Injuries among ChildrenRussian warplanes implemented an air strike on Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, which resulted in three injuries among civilians. According to the AGPS correspondent, the raid targeted a |
2016-07-31 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Stranded in Greece are still SufferingIn Greece, hundreds of Palestinian Syrian refugees stranded in Greece complain of very harsh living conditions after all roads between them and the European countries were closed in the face |
2016-07-30 | View |
Some Food Aid Enter to Yarmouk Amid Continuous Siege and Cut off Water and PowerThe PLO introduced 1000 food baskets to Yalda town south of Damascus for the relief of the Yarmouk people. The total number of food baskets that were introduced by the |
2016-07-30 | View |
A PLA Officer and a Refugee Died while Fighting in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian refugee, Ibrahem Hameed Mahmoud, a PLA officer, died during the ongoing clashes between the Regular Army, the PLA, and the pro-regime groups on the one hand, and the |
2016-07-30 | View |
A Child Died and a Number of Women Injured due to Air Strike that Targeted Khan Al Shieh CampRussian warplanes targeted Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb yesterday dawn, and resulted in the death of the 16-year- child, Mohammed Imad Raheel, in addition to 3 injuries among |
2016-07-30 | View |
AGPS: the Number of Palestinian Syrians who Arrive to Europe has Exceeded 79,000The AGPS monitoring and documentation team confirmed that the number of Palestinian Syrian refugees who have taken refuge in the European Union since the beginning of 2011 till December 2016 |
2016-07-29 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces the Families of Torture Victims to Sign Fake Death CertificatesOn the other hand, a number families of torture victims among Palestinians who died in the Syrian regime's prisons informed the AGPS correspondent that after notifying them by the |
2016-07-29 | View |
Chaos and Disorganization in the Registration process for the Data of Palestinian Syrians in Siblin Area South of LebanonIn Lebanon, a number of Palestinian Syrian families complained from chaos and disorganization that accompanied the registration of data for the Palestinians of Syrian at Beit Jala UNRWA School |
2016-07-29 | View |
Shelling Targets Deraa Camp and Alsad Road South of SyriaThe regular army targeted neighborhoods of Deraa camp and Alsad road with mortar shells, while a land-to-land rocket "Al Fil" targeted a lane causing damages in people's homes, while |
2016-07-29 | View |
The Regime Targets Yarmouk and ISIS Detains a Number of Civilians in Charges of SmokingSyrian regime forces targeted the Yarmouk camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus with anti-aircraft, where news reported that several lanes of the camp were targeted by the regular troops |
2016-07-29 | View |
Jordan and Turkey Continue to Prevent the Entry of Palestinians of Syria into its territoryJordanian and Turkish authorities continue closing its borders in front of the Palestinian-Syrian refugees , in-spite of the international conventions that oblige all neighboring countries to receive refugees fleeing from wars |
2016-07-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Bekaa Sit-in Protesting against the Unrealizable Conditions of UNRWIn Lebanon, dozens of the Palestinian- Syrian refugees sit in in front of Al-Garmaq school in Bekaa due to the unrealizable conditions to re-update their data. Also they called the |
2016-07-28 | View |
A Number of Students Exit from the Yarmouk Camp to Perform Supplementary Exams for 2016In the southern of Damascus, a lot of middle and high school students left the besieged Yarmouk camp to complete the official supplementary exams for 2016, where UNRWA and the |
2016-07-28 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Refugee Saves an Old Woman's Life in GermanyA German newspaper said that, Mahmod Deeb, from Khan Al-Sheih camp, with his friend saved an old German woman aged (79) as she fell on the train platform (Banhof) in |
2016-07-28 | View |
The Palestinian Refugee, Yehya Al-Kurdi, Died due to the ongoing conflict in SyriaAli Yehya Al-Kurdi – a Palestinian refugee- has been killed in Damascus due to the continuing conflict in Syria, the AGPS documentation team documented 3299 Palestinians have been killed due |
2016-07-28 | View |
Egyptian Authorities Continue Refusing the Palestinian Residency on its TerritoryPalestinian Syrian refugees who were displaced to Egypt due to the ongoing conflict in Syria confirmed that the Egyptian authorities refused to give them the residency despite their existence in |
2016-07-28 | View |
Aerial Shelling Targets the Outskirt of Khan Al Shieh Camp in DamascusIn Damascus suburb, where Russian and Syrian warplanes launched violent strikes targeting the outskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp and the surrounding towns and farms. The shelling resulted in only |
2016-07-27 | View |
Lebanese Hospital Holds a Corpse of a Palestinian Syrian Refugee, Waiting his Family to pay $ 14, 000The AGPS correspondent confirmed that Labib Abu Zaher hospital South Lebanon is detaining the corpse of the Palestinian refugee "Khaled Nasser Abu Jeda" who recently died after being shot while |
2016-07-27 | View |
AGPS' CEO: Palestinian Camps in Syria Exposed to Several Types of violationsThe AGPS coordinator, Ahmad Hosain (@Ahmadhosain1), confirmed in a statement for "Palestine Newspaper," that the Palestinian camps in Syria were exposed to several types of violations such as bombing |
2016-07-27 | View |
AGPS Documentary Report: Over (3275) victims, (1088) Detainees, and more than (150,000) Displaced People, Half of them Arrived Europe, were Documented until Mid-2016AGPS in London released yesterday evening its documentary report entitled "Detailed Statistics for Victims, Detainees, and Displaced among Palestinian Refugees in Syria until Mid-2016." The report documents (3275) victims |
2016-07-27 | View |
UNRWA Re-Call for Financing for the Palestinian Syrian RefugeesUNRWA re-called the international community for finance for the Palestinian Syrian refugees; UNRWA said on its website that, its capacity to continue is under threat, as the emergency appeal |
2016-07-26 | View |
ISIS lash a Young Man with 100 Lashes in Charges of Adultery in YarmoukIn the besieged Yarmouk Camp, members of ISIS lashed a young man for adultery, while pictures on Facebook and social media showed one of ISIS members carrying a banner in |
2016-07-26 | View |
Anti-Aircraft Targets Deraa Camp South of SyriaDeraa Camp for Palestinian refugees was targeted by anti-aircraft artillery on Sunday night causing serious damage in properties which deepen the suffering of the refugees in the camp due to |
2016-07-26 | View |
Three Palestinian Syrian Refugees Died, One of them Died Due to TortureThree Palestinian Syrian refugees died, including (Shadi Hassan Helal) who was tortured to death in the prisons of the Syrian regime after being detained for more than 2 years. It |
2016-07-26 | View |
Jenin Sports Club Implements a Summer Course for the Yarmouk Children in the Adjacent Town of YaldaOn the other hand, Jenin Sports Club in the town of Yalda implements summer course titled "Palestine Cubs," includes several sports, training and rehabilitation activities for kids including swimming |
2016-07-25 | View |
After the Lebanese General Security Refused to Renew their Residency, the Future of Tens of Palestinian Syrian Students is ThreatenIn Lebanon, more than 50 students among the Palestinians of Syria confirmed that their educational fate is on the line and at stake, as they will not be able to |
2016-07-25 | View |
Unknown Fate of a Resident of Deraa after being Kidnapped 17 Days Ago South of SyriaMedia sources confirmed that the Palestinian refugee "Obeida Harfouch," an English teacher from Deraa camp, is still unaccounted for after being kidnapped since 07.06.2016, while the actual |
2016-07-25 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies due to an Explosive Bomb South of SyriaThe Palestinian refugee, Mahmoud Al Ghout, from the Yarmouk camp, died after being targeted with an explosive bomb at the road linking Deraa Al Balad and Alsad road in Deraa |
2016-07-25 | View |
20 Palestinian Syrian Families Stranded at the Turkish Borders Appeal the Palestinian and Humanitarian OrganizationsA group of Palestinian Syrian families, who are stranded at the Turkish borders, appealed the international humanitarian organizations, Palestinian Embassy, and General Commissioner for Refugees, via the AGPS, to intervene |
2016-07-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 23\07\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-07-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Complain of Negligence of UNRWA and Relief Institutions towards themOne of the refugees in Lebanon- who asked not to be named - talked to the AGPS about what he called the failure of the Palestinian embassy in Lebanon against |
2016-07-24 | View |
Closing the Road Linking Nairab Camp with Aleppo CityMedia sources in Aleppo reported that Ramouseh road that links Aleppo and Nairab camp has been closed by violent clashes between the Syrian opposition and armed opposition groups on one |
2016-07-24 | View |
An Assassination Attempt against the Relief Activist, Abdullah Alkhateib, in Yalda Town Near YarmoukThe Palestinian activist, "Abdullah al-Khatib," was injured after assassination attempt, as he was shot by unknown attackers near his home in Yalda town adjacent to the Yarmouk camp. He |
2016-07-24 | View |
Air Strikes and Artillery Shelling in the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp Provoke a State of Panic among RefugeesThe AGPS correspondent in Damascus suburb reported that warplanes implemented more than 10 raids over the outskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp since yesterday morning. The raids coincided with about |
2016-07-24 | View |
"Detainees' Trade" An additional Way to Blackmail Families of Palestinian Detainees in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe so-called " detainees dealers " who are often officers and security officials in the Syrian security branches or close to them are extorting families of detainees in exchange for |
2016-07-23 | View |
PRC Urged UNRWA to Immediately Intervene and Allow the Entry of Humanitarian Aid to Khan Al Shieh CampPalestinian Return Centre _London urged UNRWA to immediately intervene and save the situation from further deterioration within Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus western suburb, and to avoid the camp |
2016-07-23 | View |
Shelling Targets the Outskirts of Khan Al Shieh CampNews from Khan Al Shieh camp in western suburb of Damascus reported that the Syrian aircrafts dropped three explosive barrels yesterday evening on the outskirts of Al-Saeed Street near the |
2016-07-23 | View |
After Neglecting Thousands of Palestinian and Hundreds of Children Victims, Palestine Embassy in Damascus Denounces the Killing of Abdullah Issa who is Affiliated with the Syrian RegimeAfter neglecting the death of more than (3291) Palestinian refugees in Syria, including 209 children, and after ignoring a number of massacres that was committed against Palestinian refugees in Syria |
2016-07-23 | View |
Activists: UNRWA Imposes Incapacitate Terms for Re-Census of Palestinian Syrian Refugees in LebanonA number of Palestinian Syrian activists in Lebanon confirmed to the AGPS reporter that a state of anger and resentment spread among the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon after UNRWA |
2016-07-22 | View |
A Woman was Injured by Sniper Shot in the Besieged Yarmouk CampNews from the besieged Yarmouk camp reported that a woman was injured in the main Yarmouk Street with two bullets by unknown sniper. She was transferred to the medical center |
2016-07-22 | View |
A Number of Residents at Nairab were Injured by Explosive Bullets' ShrapnelThe AGPS correspondent reported that a number of residents from Nairab camp were injured by shrapnel from explosive bullets. The injuries are: Ahmed Azam, Bilal Azam, Ahmed Said Azam, and |
2016-07-22 | View |
Multiple Sources Confirmed "Abdullah al-Issa" is a 19-Year-Syrian FighterMultiple sources confirmed to the AGPS that the young man, "Abdullah al-Issa," who appeared in a recording that was published by "Nour Al-dein Alzinki" group of the Syrian armed |
2016-07-22 | View |
UNRWA Updates Data of Palestinian Syrian Refugees in LebanonIn Lebanon, UNRWA announced that it will conduct a new census for Palestinian families who were displaced from Syria to Lebanon. In a statement received by the AGPS, UNRWA called |
2016-07-21 | View |
At Least 209 Palestinian Child Died in Syria Due to Shelling, Siege, and Torture to DeathThe AGPS monitoring and census team documented the details of killing (209) Palestinian children in Syria, representing (6.38%) of the total number of victims who were documented within the |
2016-07-21 | View |
Two Air Strikes Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampIn the western suburb of Damascus, the Syrian regime warplanes implemented two air strikes that targeted the outskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp. The shelling targeted the adjacent farms and |
2016-07-21 | View |
Closing the Road Linking the Nairab Camp and Aleppo CityIn Aleppo, where the AGPS correspondent reported that the road that links Aleppo with NAirab camp was closed due to the violent clashes that broke out between the Syrian armed |
2016-07-21 | View |
Wide Condemnation for the Crime of Slaughtering a Palestinian Child by Nour Al-Dein Alzanki Opposition GroupHorrible Murder rocked the Palestinian street in Syria after a group of "of Nour al-Din Al-Zanki movement" tortured and slaughtered the Palestinian children, "Abdullah Issa," a resident of Almash' |
2016-07-21 | View |
UNRWA Fills the ATM for the Palestinians of Syria in LebanonIn Lebanon, UNRWA filled the ATM cards of the Palestinian Syrian refugees displaced to Lebanon as $100 rent allowance for each Palestinian Syrian family in Lebanon and 40 LL which |
2016-07-20 | View |
The Child, Jawad Alabwini, is still Suffering amid Accusations against the Official Civil Palestinian and International InstitutionsIn Greece, where the suffering of the child Jawad Alabwini continues inside the refugee camps in Greece. The child and his mother reached Greece after they were exposed to huge |
2016-07-20 | View |
Shelling Targets Handarat Camp in Aleppo and Violent Clashes in its VicinityHandarat Camp for Palestinian refugees and its vicinity were exposed to violent bombing with explosive barrels and rockets, coincided with violent clashes between the Syrian Army alongside Al Quds Brigade |
2016-07-20 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Movement Announces Abandon of Nusra and Accuses the Latter of Mismanagement and the Assassination of Bahaa AlameenResidents of Yarmouk Camp Movement "Al-Buraq Brigades" announced the abandon of Nusra Front and the withdrawal of its members from Rija Square to the areas controlled by ISIS within the |
2016-07-20 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died Due to Shelling at the Outskirts of Khan Al Shieh CampThe-17-year- Palestinian refugee, Mohammed Bashnaq (Abu Mosaab,) from Sbeina camp, died due to a previous shelling that targeted the outskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp two days ago. |
2016-07-20 | View |
Airstrikes against Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb Result in the Death of a Child and a Number of InjuriesThe-2 and a half-year- child, Israa, died due to wounds she attained during the shelling that targeted Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb. An airstrike targeted the eastern lane |
2016-07-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 18\07\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-07-19 | View |
Severe Panic among Refugees in Neirab Camp due to Aleppo ExplosionsThe AGPS correspondent in Aleppo reported that a state of panic prevailed Nairab camp due to the heavy explosions that came out from Nairab airport, which is controlled by the |
2016-07-19 | View |
Violent Clashes Broke out at the Yarmouk Municipality Area in Palestine StreetIn the south of the capital Damascus, violent clashes broke out on Monday night in Yarmouk, especially the Yarmouk municipality area at Palestine Street, Al Mahkama area, and Al Rija |
2016-07-19 | View |
The Palestinian Syrian Child, Mohammed Tanji, Died in Lebanon due to the Inability of His Family for Medical CareThe Palestinian Syrian child, Hossam Mohammed Tanji died in Sidon governmental hospital in Lebanon after suffering of a complete coma and transferred to intensive care in the hospital. He died |
2016-07-19 | View |
An Employee of UNRWA Died in AleppoThe Palestinian refugee, Yasser Mahmoud Shoaib, died after his car was targeted by a mortar shell while returning from his work in the city of Aleppo, noting that he is |
2016-07-19 | View |
Airstrikes Target one of the Dignitaries in Khan Al Shieh Camp and Injure Another RefugeeHussein Falah, Imam of a mosque and one of the dignitaries of Khan AL Shieh camp, was exposed yesterday morning to a failed assassination attempt after warplanes targeted his house |
2016-07-19 | View |
A Workshop in Lebanon about the Protection of Ein Al Helwe Camp's Children with Participation of Palestinians of Syria CommitteeIn Lebanon, where the Palestinians of Syria Committee participated in a workshop held on July 14th in Al-Nabea Assembly at Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in Sidon, southern Lebanon; the workshop |
2016-07-18 | View |
70% of Buildings at Deraa, Handarat, and Sbeina Camp are Destroyed, and 40% of Buildings in Yarmouk are AffectedThe Syrian regime continues to target Palestinian refugees camps scattered from north to south of country by planes, tanks, missiles, explosive barrels, and mortars, which resulted in massive destruction in |
2016-07-18 | View |
Residents of Husseneia Camp Complain of Poor InfrastructureIn Damascus suburb, residents of Husseneia camp appealed all responsible for camp services to solve the drainage problems which worsened dramatically in recent times because of the failure of the |
2016-07-18 | View |
A PLA Officer Dies in Medaa area in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Jassim Hussein," a PLA officer, died while fighting alongside the regime forces in Medaa town East Ghouta in Damascus suburb. He is from Al Wafedein |
2016-07-18 | View |
The Syrian Security Raids Al Aedein Camp in Homs and the Continuous Arrest Hunts the ResidentsResidents of Al Aedein camp in Homs are suffering from large harassments practiced by members of the Syrian security detachment who is implementing campaigns of arrest, inspection, and check of |
2016-07-18 | View |
The Palestinian Syrian Families in Gaza Appeal the Palestinian Officials to Assume their Duties and ResponsibilitiesIn Palestine, Palestinian Syrian and Palestinian families, who resorted from other Arab countries to Gaza, appealed the PLO, the Palestinian Authority, and all officials in decision-making positions to assume duty |
2016-07-17 | View |
The Syrian Military Security Raids a Neighborhood of Al Aedein Camp in Homs and Arrest a ResidentIn Homs, where cars of the Syrian military security raided a shop at Alquds Street, the day before yesterday, and arrested the young man, "Ahmed Mohammed Ali Ali Hamid" (Abu |
2016-07-17 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian Syrian Youth Refuse to Join the PLA due to Fighting alongside the RegimeOn the other hand, hundreds of young Palestinian Syrian refugees refuse to join the PLA compulsory service after the army command forced many battalions and brigades to fight against the |
2016-07-17 | View |
A Resident from Khan Dannon Camp Dies due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeActivists confirmed to the AGPS that the young man, Emad Faris, from Khan Dannon camp, died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime after being detained for |
2016-07-17 | View |
Residents of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb Refuse Provocative Campaigns against the Civil InstitutionsDozens of residents in Khan Al Sheikh camp in Damascus suburb expressed their refusal about the provocative campaigns that target relief organizations operating in the camp. In their sit-in, the |
2016-07-17 | View |
The Regular Army Targets Deraa Camp with Heavy Machine GunsIn the south of Syria, violent shelling targeted Deraa camp, as the regular army targeted neighborhoods of the camp with 5 tank shells and 180mm mortar shells stationed at Alhal |
2016-07-16 | View |
Aerial Raids at the Outskirts of Khan Al shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbIn the meantime, warplanes launched air strikes on the outskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb. Activists confirmed to the AGPS that warplanes used cluster bombs to target |
2016-07-16 | View |
Clashes between ISIS and Nusra in the Yarmouk CampNews from the besieged Yarmouk camp reported that clashes broke out between ISIS and Nusra in the vicinity of Palestine Charity Committee Office after ISIS members used homemade bombs and |
2016-07-16 | View |
Assassination of the Relief Activist Bahaa Alameen in the Besieged Yarmouk Camp by Unknown GroupActivists confirmed to the AGPS the news of assassinating the Palestinian young activist, Bahaa Alameen, in the Yarmouk camp in Damascus. Unknown group sniped him on Friday near Almakhbaz Alaali |
2016-07-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 14\07\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-07-15 | View |
German Authorities Release a Palestinian Syrian Refugee after being Arrested in Charges of Human TraffickingThe German authorities released the Palestinian Syrian refugee, Ayman Tabea, from Nairab camp, displaced to Germany, one of the detainees who were arrested by the Interpol in charges of human |
2016-07-15 | View |
Agreement of Nusra Withdrawal from Yarmouk is in the Final StagesMany media resources revealed that the agreement between the Syrian regime and the Nusra, states the complete withdrawal of Nusra with their families from the Yarmouk camp to Idlib North |
2016-07-15 | View |
Clashes at Qudseia Area that is Inhabited with 6000 Palestinian FamiliesIn Qudseia area in Damascus suburb, clashes, was described as the violent in two years, broke out between the Syrian armed opposition forces in the one hand, and the regular |
2016-07-15 | View |
Artillery Shelling Targets the Eastern Lane of Khan Al Shieh CampArtillery shelling targeted the eastern lane of Khan Al Shieh camp, and resulted in only material damages. According to the AGPS correspondent, the shelling targeted the outskirts of the camp |
2016-07-15 | View |
Residents of Khan Al Shieh Camp Demand UNRWA to Bear its Responsibilities towards themThe Palestinian refugees at Khan AL Shieh camp in Damascus suburb demanded UNRWA to bear its responsibilities towards them, as they are suffering of tragic conditions due to the continuous |
2016-07-15 | View |
Two Palestinian Syrian Refugees Excel in the High School Exams and Enroll at the Human Medicine CollegeThe Palestinian Syrian young woman, Maya Sameer Al Asadi, a former resident of Al Aedein camp in Homs, obtained full marks at the high school exams in Sweden. Maya enrolled |
2016-07-14 | View |
13 % of the Palestinian Victims who Died in Syrian During Last June are ChildrenThe AGPS monitoring team pointed out that victims among children are: "Mahmoud Abdullah Yusuf Eid Diab," who died due to in the prisons of the Syrian regime after being |
2016-07-14 | View |
Residents of Hittin Compound at Barza Area Complain of Deteriorating Economic CrisesHundreds of residents of Hittin compound in Barza area are complaining of harsh humanitarian crises and conditions due to the reflection of the manifestations of the ongoing war in Syria |
2016-07-14 | View |
The Syrian Armed Opposition Arrests Two Members of the PLA in the Eastern GhoutaAl Islam Army, affiliated with the Syrian opposition, managed to arrest two PLA members; they are: Sergeant "Mofeed Majid Kaddoura," who was announced to be dead earlier, but later |
2016-07-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 12\07\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July 2015 |
2016-07-13 | View |
4 Palestinians Died due to Torture in the Syrian Prisons, Including a Child, during Last JuneThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that (4) Palestinian refugees died due to torture in the Syrian prisons, including a child, during last June. The victims are: Raed Al |
2016-07-13 | View |
A PLA Officer Died in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian refugee, Mohammed Ali Nazeer Alkhadra, a PLA officer, died during clashes that broke out at Deraa area in Damascus suburb between the Syrian armed opposition and the regular |
2016-07-13 | View |
Relief and Human Rights International Organizations: Shelling and Raids Targeted Children Center, Mosques, and Civilians in Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbThe past few weeks witnessed an escalating surge of raids that targeted Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, which resulted in dozens of victims and injuries among residents and |
2016-07-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 11\07\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-07-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria: Rents of Houses Reach tp 150$ in Syria and 400 $ per Month in Turkey and LebanonThousands of refugees were forced to flee their camps and resort either to nearby towns and areas or to migrate to the outside Syria. Most displaced people, except who |
2016-07-12 | View |
News about Withdrawal of Nusra from the Besieged Yarmouk CampIn the south of the capital Damascus, news from the besieged Yarmouk camp reported that a military source of Nusra confirmed that the negotiation process with the Syrian Regime, regarding |
2016-07-12 | View |
A Gang in Sehnaya Town in Damascus Suburb Kills a Palestinian Refugee for 100$The refugee, Mohammed Kheir Abu Hamda 'Abu Rami,' from the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, died due to a number of stabs by a gang of three people in |
2016-07-12 | View |
Raids Target Khan Al Shieh Camp Leaving 8 Injuries among CiviliansThe Russian warplanes implemented four raids that targeted the outskirts and the center of Khan Al Shieh camp in the western suburb of Damascus, which resulted in a number of |
2016-07-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 10\07\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-07-11 | View |
A Palestinian Injury during Battles of Handarat Camp South of SyriaThe Palestinian refugee, Abed Ghanim, from Nairab camp in Aleppo south of Syria, died during the ongoing clashes in the vicinity of Handarat camp between the Regular army alongside Alquds |
2016-07-11 | View |
Areal Strikes Target Khan Al Shieh Camp and the Only RoadOn the other hand, the AGPS correspondent in Damascus suburb reported that the Russian and the Syrian warplanes targeted Khan Al Shieh camp and its outskirts on Sunday with more |
2016-07-11 | View |
A Resident of Jaramana Camp Died while Fighting in SyriaThe Palestinian refugee, Fouad Abu Hwaij, from Jaramana camp, died while fighting in Syria. Dozens of Jaramana residents died while fighting alongside the Syrian regime against the armed opposition groups |
2016-07-11 | View |
2 PLA Soldiers Died in SyriaThe two PLA soldiers, Mufeed Majed Qadora and Mohammed Sweed, died during clashes that broke out between the Syrian armed opposition groups and the Regular Army alongside the PLA and |
2016-07-11 | View |
33 Palestinian Detainees from Alsayeda Zainab Camp in the Syrian PrisonsThe AGPS documented the arrest of 33 Palestinian refugees from Alsayeda Zainab camp since March 2011 till April 2016, in addition to 5 refugees who died inside the prisons of |
2016-07-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 9\07\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-07-10 | View |
Delay of Family Reunion Procedures in Sweden Doubles the Suffering of Palestinian Syrian Families at Asylum CountriesHundreds of Palestinian Syrian families in Lebanon, Turkey, and Egypt are suffering of delayed procedures of family reunion in the Kingdom of Sweden. The procedures sometimes may up to more |
2016-07-10 | View |
ISIS Continues to Harass Residents of the Besieged Yarmouk CampNews from the Yarmouk camp in Damascus reported that ISIS Continues to harass civilians, as they tried to impose the black Islamic dress for all women including those how are |
2016-07-10 | View |
A Palestinian Mother Dies with her Fetus and 5 Injuries among Refugees Following Shelling at Many Areas of AleppoThe AGPS correspondent in Aleppo reported that the Palestinian refugee, Abeer Abidi, died with her fetus after she injured by shrapnel of mortars and rockets in Aleppo. The shelling targeted |
2016-07-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 8\07\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-07-09 | View |
American of Arabic Origin Tries to Collect Donations for Palestinians of Syria through his BicycleThe young man, Zaki Khadrami, American of Yemeni origin, implemented an individual experience in order to collect donations through his bicycle for Palestinian refugees in Syria, and who are facing |
2016-07-09 | View |
Despite the Health Disadvantages, Artesian Wells are the Only Choice for Residents of Deraa and YarmoukResidents of Deraa and Yarmouk camps are suffering of continuous water cut, prompting them for long periods to depend on the artesian well water to secure the domestic water supply |
2016-07-09 | View |
News about an Agreement between the Syrian Regine and Nusra to Withdraw from YarmoukNews from the besieged Yarmouk camp reported that negotiations took place through intermediaries between the Syrian regime and Nusra in the Yarmouk camp south of Damascus, resulted in agreement between |
2016-07-09 | View |
The Syrian Regime Continues to Arrest Dozens of Palestinian Female Refugees and Reticent about their FateThe AGPS documenting and monitoring team confirmed that the number of Palestinian female prisoners in the prisons of the Syrian regime, since the beginning of the ongoing war in Syria |
2016-07-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 7\07\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-07-08 | View |
Jafra Relief Organization Carries out Entertainment Activities to the Displaced Children in Qudsea TownJafra" relief organization implemented a number of recreational activities for displaced children in the town of Qudsaya in Damascus suburb. According to the Organization, children carnival was held in the |
2016-07-08 | View |
The Italian Navy Recovers 217 Bodies out of the MediterraneanThe Italian navy recovered the bodies of 217 people from a ship that sank more than a year ago in the Mediterranean Sea, as it was carrying hundreds of immigrants |
2016-07-08 | View |
Bombing Targets the Surrounded Farms of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbThe Syrian army stationed at Talet Al Kabouseya targeted the surrounding farms of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb with sporadic shelling. This comes amid a state of anxiety |
2016-07-08 | View |
After Closing the Borders, Hundreds of Palestinians of Syria Suffer from Dire Conditions in GreeceHundreds of Palestinian Syrian refugees, who are stranded in Greece, suffer of the very cruel situation after closing all roads between Greece and the European countries in their faces. It |
2016-07-08 | View |
Shelling Targets Deraa Al Balad and Tareeq Al Sad amid State of Panic among Palestinian RefugeesNews reported that the regular army targeted the neighborhoods of Deraa and Tareeq Al Sad near Deraa camp south of Syria, which resulted in damages in civilians' houses and panic |
2016-07-07 | View |
A Resident from Nairab Camp was Injured while Fighting alongside al-Qudsal-Quds Brigade includes Palestinian refugees from Neirab and fighters from Hnadarat, the city of Aleppo, and its western and northern suburb, al-Shabah al-Aswad brigade, and al-Qumsan al-Soud. The brigade's |
2016-07-07 | View |
The Syrian Security Releases 4 Refugees from Al Aedein Camp in HomsThe AGPS correspondent reported that the Syrian security forces released four Palestinian refugees in Al Aedein camp in Homs. The released detainees are: Mukhtar of Al Aedein camp "Dirar Asaad |
2016-07-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 5\07\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-07-06 | View |
36 Palestinian Refugees Died during June 2016, and 34 Died in the Same Month of 2015The monitoring and documentation team of the AGPS documented nearly 36 victims who died during June 2016, while "34" refugees died during the same month in 2015, as a result |
2016-07-06 | View |
Violent Clashes at the Outskirts of Handarat Camp in AleppoThe AGPS correspondent in Aleppo reported that violent clashes broke out in the vicinity of Handarat camp between the Syrian army alongside al-Quds Brigade and groups of the armed opposition |
2016-07-06 | View |
Syrian Security Arrests 9 Palestinians from Al Aedein Camp in Homs during last JuneThe monitoring and documentation team of the AGPS confirmed that Syrian security forces arrested 9 Palestinian refugees from Al Aedein camp in Homs during last June. The detainees are: Ibrahim |
2016-07-06 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died due to Air Strikes at Khan Al Shieh CampThe Palestinian refugee, Basel Yousef, from Khan Al Shieh camp, died due to wounds he attained by the Russian shelling that targeted the outskirts of the camp before about a |
2016-07-06 | View |
Air Strikes Target the Eastern District of Khan Sheikh Camp, Resulted in Casualties among CiviliansThe Russian warplanes implemented air strikes against the eastern neighborhood Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb with two rockets, one of them did not explode. The shelling resulted in |
2016-07-06 | View |
A Resident of NAirab Camp was injured while Fighting alongside al-Quds Brigade in the Vicinity of Handarat CampIn the meantime, our correspondent in Aleppo reported that the Palestinian refugee, "Mahmoud Ayoub," from Neirab, was injured while fighting alongside the pro-Syrian regime al-Quds Brigade in the vicinity |
2016-07-05 | View |
Jafra Institution Calls for Commitment of Principles of the Humanitarian International Law Following the Targeting of its Child-Friend Center in Khan Al Shieh CampJafra Foundation called on all parties involved in the military conflict in Syria to abide by the principles of international humanitarian law, especially the principle of humanity and proportionality. This |
2016-07-05 | View |
The Palestinian Refugee, Jamal Kayali, Died due to Clashes in the Vicinity of Handarat Camp in AleppoThe refugee, Kamal Kayali, from Handarat camp in Aleppo, died during clashes that broke out in the vicinity of Handarat camp between the regular army alongside the pro-Syrian regime Alquds |
2016-07-05 | View |
3 Deaths and 5 Injuries among Palestinian Refugees due to Shelling of Khan Al Shieh CampThree victims and a number of injuries among the Palestinian refugees due to the shelling that targeted Khan Al Shieh camp by Russian and Syrian warplanes on Sunday night 4 |
2016-07-05 | View |
Eid Cloths Distribution for Palestinian and Syrian Children in TurkeyIn Turkey, Khair Ummah Association distributed Eid cloths provided by Al Saraa Institution for Humanitarian Relief. The cloths were distributed to Palestinian and Syrian refugees in the towns of Antioch |
2016-07-04 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Refugee was Arrested in Charges of Irregular Entry to LebanonIn Lebanon, members of the Lebanese General Security in Sidon south Lebanon arrested a Palestinian Syrian refugee with her two children under the pretext of entering Lebanese territory illegally. Her |
2016-07-04 | View |
Demands for UNRWA to Bear Responsibilities towards more than 13,000 Palestinians in the south of DamascusOn the other hand, Palestinian refugees and a number of activists south of Damascus demanded the UNRWA to bear its responsibilities towards the Palestinian refugees in Syria in general, and |
2016-07-04 | View |
36 Palestinians Died in Syria during June 2016The AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that 36 Palestinian refugees died during June 2016, including 12 refugees died by gunshot, 12 refugees died due to shelling, 4 refugees died |
2016-07-04 | View |
A member of the pro-Syrian Alquds Brigade Died during Battles in HandaratThe refugee, Mehyou Sakhneni-Abu Khaled, from NAirab camp in Aleppo, died during clashes that broke out in the vicinity of Handarat camp between the regular army alongside the pro-Syrian regime |
2016-07-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics till 2\07\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-07-03 | View |
Deteriorating Economic Crises Faced by the Displaced Palestinian Families in Damascus SuburbHundreds of Palestinian families, who were displaced from their camps because of the shelling and the siege to Al Dukhaneya, Al Kabas, and Dwelaa areas east of the capital Damascus |
2016-07-03 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee was Injured due to a Mortar Shell at a Neighborhood in DamascusThe Palestinian refugee "Moataz Bellah Abu Zamel" was injured with fractures of foot and a number of wounds by shrapnel after a mortar shell targeted a neighborhood of Damascus. "Abu |
2016-07-03 | View |
Two Children were Injured by Shrapnel at Nairab Camp in AleppoThe AGPS correspondent in Neirab camp in Aleppo confirmed that the child, "Ahmed Haitham Issa," and the child, "Ali Mahmoud Khalayli", were injured after they were hit by shrapnel |
2016-07-03 | View |
The Syrian Security Checkpoints Arrest Two Palestinians from Muzareeb Camp South of SyriaSyrian security forces arrested the Palestinian refugee "Amjad Kamel Fahd Hussein," 35 years, on one of the security checkpoints in the capital, Damascus. He was arrested he is from |
2016-07-03 | View |
Special Sources for the AGPS: Iran and Hezbollah Refused to Intervene for the Release of Palestinian Detainees in the Syrian Regime's PrisonsPalestinian sources - who asked not to be identified - confirmed to the AGPS that a number of Palestinian factions demanded "Iran" and "Hezbollah" to intervene with the Syrian regime |
2016-07-03 | View |
Poisoning Spread in Yarmouk and South Damascus due to the Polluted WaterActivists in the besieged areas south of Damascus reported that many cases of poisoning and enteralgia were diagnosed among the residents in the besieged areas, especially children at the Yarmouk |
2016-07-02 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests Three Refugees and Releases another One from Al Aedein Camp in HomsThe AGPS correspondent reported that the Syrian security arrested two Palestinian refugees from Al Aedein camp in Homs and released another refugee two or three days ago. Mukhtar of Al |
2016-07-02 | View |
Work and Residencies are the Most Prominent Obstacles Faced by the Palestinians of Syria in EgyptThe remaining Palestinian Syrian refugees in Egypt are suffering of unclear legal status, coincided with political and security tensions. The Egyptian security refuses to grant the Palestinian Syrian refugees any |
2016-07-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics till 30\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-07-01 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Carries out IFtar for Orphans South of DamascusPalestine Charity Committee carried out Iftar for orphans with their relatives in Yalda area southern Damascus, as part of its entertainment and psychological support program for children, which includes several |
2016-07-01 | View |
Rajean 4 Campaign Provides Food parcels for the Yarmouk People in Yalda AreaIn the south of the capital Damascus, Jafra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development continued, within Rajean campaign (4), distributing food baskets to the families of the Yarmouk refugee camp |
2016-07-01 | View |
The Syrian Armed Opposition in Qudseia Releases a Resident of YarmoukMembers of the armed opposition in the town of Qudsaya in Damascus suburb, released the Palestinian refugee "Hussein - Abu Mohammed," from the Yarmouk refugee camp, after he was |
2016-07-01 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died in Nairab Camp in AleppoThe Palestinian Refugee, Abdulrahman Farid Azzam, from Nairab Camp in Aleppo, died while fighting alongside the Syrian Regime within the ongoing battles in Aleppo. Dozens of victims from Nairab Camp |
2016-07-01 | View |
Hamas Condemns Targeting Khan Al Shieh Camp and Calls for Neutralizing the Palestinian CampsEzat Al Rasheq, member of the political office of Hamas, condemned the shelling of Khan Al Shieh camp with rockets, confirming that targeting the camp is not acceptable and condemnable |
2016-07-01 | View |
Mortar shells targeted different areas of Deraa camp south of SyriaA number of mortar shells targeted different areas of Deraa camp south of Syria, and resulted in material damages. Residents of the camp are still suffering due to the absence |
2016-07-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 29\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-30 | View |
Iftar for a Number of Palestinian Syrian Families at Wadi Alzina AreaIn Lebanon, Al Islah Society implemented Iftar on Monday 27-6 for a number of Palestinian Syrian families at Dawoud Alali mosque in Wadi Alzina area- Kharoub-south Lebanon. The number of |
2016-06-30 | View |
After 5 Months of Detention, Nusra Releases a Resident of YarmoukAlNusra released the Palestinian refugee, Mohammed Mawed, after being detained for more than 5 months. Nusra and ISIS have arrested many residents of Yarmouk without any charges except for not |
2016-06-30 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests 6 Palestinians from Al Aedein Camp in HomsThe AGPS correspondent in Homs reported that the Syrian security forces arrested six Palestinian refugees from Al Aedein camp in Homs in the recent period, confirming that the Syrian regime |
2016-06-30 | View |
Russian Warplanes Target Civilians in Khan Al Shieh Camp and Commits a MassacreOur correspondent reported that Russian warplanes targeted civilians' houses with destructive rockets, which has more destructive powers than explosive barrels. The shelling resulted in five victims and massive destruction. |
2016-06-30 | View |
A Palestinian Field Leader Affiliated with the Syrian Armed Opposition Died in Damascus SuburbThe refugee, Ezz Eldein Ali, a well-known field leader in Damascus suburb and a military leader of the Islamic Union of Ajnad AL Sham in Khan Al Shieh camp died |
2016-06-30 | View |
Aerial Raids Kill 5 Palestinian refugees including a child and a womanThe AGPS correspondent reported the death of 5 Palestinian refugees, including a child and a woman; they are: Ali Hasan Mousa, the two brothers, Amer Fayez Nemer and Nour Fayez |
2016-06-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 28\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-29 | View |
Turkish Embassies in Egypt and Lebanon Suspend Issuing Visas for the Palestinian of SyriaMany Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Egypt confirmed that the Turkish Embassy in Lebanon continues to stop issuing visas for Palestinian Syrian refugees without giving reasons, despite the achievement |
2016-06-29 | View |
Delay of Asylum and Tighten Reunion Procedures Force Many Palestinian Syrian Families to Leave Europe and Return to SyriaA number of Palestinian families and young people who have migrated to Europe returned back recently to Nairab camp in Aleppo, where the AGPS monitored the return of a number |
2016-06-29 | View |
Mortar Shells Target Al Wafedein Camp in Damascus SuburbA number of mortar shells targeted Al Wafedein camp which is inhabited with a number of Palestinian families. The shelling resulted in only material damages. The deteriorated security situation at |
2016-06-29 | View |
Violent Aerial Bombing Targets Khan Al Shieh Camp and Led to the Death of 2 Palestinian Refugees and a Number of InjuriesThe Russian warplanes carried out violent raid that targeted the outskirts of the river in the western lane of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb. The shelling resulted in |
2016-06-29 | View |
AGPS Condemns the Aerial Bombardment of Khan Al Shieh CampIn a serious development of its kind, heavy and direct shelling targeted Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus suburb several days ago. It is believed that the |
2016-06-29 | View |
The Palestinian Syrian Student Dalia Adnan Jaber was the First in the DELF French ExamIn France, the Palestinian Refugee Dalia Adnan Jaber, 16 years, was the first among her colleagues in the French DELF exam with total of 95%, where she presented her school |
2016-06-28 | View |
A Child from the Yarmouk Camp Got the Title of "Peace Ambassador Child" for his Humanitarian ActivitiesIn Ukraine, the child Saleh Salam, 16 years, from Yarmouk got the title of "Peace Ambassador Child" by the International Federal for Children because of his humanitarian activities in collecting |
2016-06-28 | View |
Sporadic Clashes between the Syrian Armed Opposition Groups and ISIS in the Yarmouk CampNews from Yarmouk reported that a number of Opposition groups' members sneaked from Yelda area to Yarmouk and clashed with ISIS in Al Magharba neighborhood and Palestine athletic city in |
2016-06-28 | View |
After 23 Months, the Tragedy of the Two Palestinian Syrian Refugees Detained in the Egyptian Prisons EndsThe Egyptian authorities released the two Palestinian Syrian refugees, Fadi Shareef Hawarna, 47 years, and Alaa Abdulwahab Durgham, 24 years, after being detained for 23 consecutive months in charges of |
2016-06-28 | View |
The Lebanese Security Released a Palestinian Syrian Refugee after being Arrested due to Similarity of NamesThe Lebanese Security released yesterday the Palestinian Syrian refugee Ahmed Farouk Jom’aa, 18 years, from Yarmouk camp after arresting him on 17-6-2016 due to a similarity in names. They arrested |
2016-06-27 | View |
Fajer Association Held Iftar Campaign in Khan Al Shieh CampIn the western Suburb of Damascus, Jafra organization for Relief and Youth Development carried out Iftar campaign for a number of families in Khan Al Shieh camp. According to the |
2016-06-27 | View |
The Palestinian Refugee, Mahmoud Amra, Died while Participating in the Fighting alongside the Syrian Regime ForcesMahmoud Amra died while participating in the fighting alongside the Syrian Regime Forces against the Syrian Opposition, raising the number of deaths among the Palestinian refugees in Syria, since the |
2016-06-27 | View |
A Palestinian Youngman Died and his Brother injured by a Sniper at Al Ramousa Road in AleppoThe 18-year-Palestinian refugee, Abdul Menim Hamdan, died in Al Ramousa area in Aleppo Suburb, while his brother Fateh was injured due to snipers shooting while they were crossing the road |
2016-06-27 | View |
Clashes Continue at Yarmouk, and ISIS still Attempts to Break into Al Ja’ounaNews from the Yarmouk camp reported that ISIS tried again to break into Al Ja’ona neighborhood which is controlled by Al Nusra Front. ISIS used Shelka tanks and burnt the |
2016-06-27 | View |
Ending the Second Medical Week for People of Yarmouk in DamascusThe Charity Committee for the Relief of Palestinian People and the PRCS finished the second medical week, where institutions provide medical care through this project to the Palestinian families displaced |
2016-06-26 | View |
Opposition Syrian Newspaper Publishes the Names of Wanted people for the Military Service in Syria, Including Thousands of Palestinians"Zaman Alwasl" Syrian newspaper activated and published through its website a service of searching the names of those who are wanted to the mandatory and reserve military service of the |
2016-06-26 | View |
A Young Woman was Injured in Khan Al Shieh Camp During Clashes among Armed GroupsNews from Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus suburb reported that a young woman was injured in the head during clashes that broke out in the vicinity of the camp |
2016-06-26 | View |
Palestinian Parties Facilitate the Return of Palestinian Syrian Youth from Europe to Fight alongside the Syrian Regime ForcesMultiple sources confirmed to the AGPS that some Palestinian groups affiliated with the Syrian regime communicated with Palestinian Syrian refugees in Europe to convince them to return to Syria to |
2016-06-26 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Family Appeals not to be Deported from Germany to SpainThe Palestinian Syrian family of "Habayeb-Rashdan," appealed to support and helps them in order not to be deported from Germany to Spain due to the difficult economic and living |
2016-06-25 | View |
Some Palestinian Refugees Return from Europe to their Camps in SyriaThe AGPS correspondent reported that a number of Palestinian families and young people returned recently to the Neirab camp in Aleppo. The families have immigrated to Germany, as a result |
2016-06-25 | View |
The Syrian Opposition Forces Restore Control over Handarat CampThe Syrian armed opposition factions restored control over Handarat camp in Aleppo, after violent clashes between groups of al-Quds Brigade and some Shiite groups backed by the Syrian army. It |
2016-06-25 | View |
Sporadic Clashes between ISIS and Nusra in the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusSporadic clashes broke out in the Yarmouk camp between ISIS and Nusra. The clashes began early last April, after members of ISIS attacked the headquarters of "Nusra Front" in the |
2016-06-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 23\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Workers League Continues to Implement the Project of Lighting the Houses of Palestinians of Syria in LebanonThe Palestinians of Syria Workers League in Lebanon implemented a project of lighting the houses of Palestinian Syrian refugee in Lebanon under the sponsorship and funding by institutions and charities |
2016-06-24 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Refugee Commits Suicide in Beirut due to Miserable ConditionsThe 25-year-Palestinian Syrian dancer, Hasan Rabih, committed suicide on Wednesday morning, 22nd of June, as he threw himself from the balcony of his apartment that is located at Hamra Street |
2016-06-24 | View |
More than 1100 Days of Siege over the Yarmouk CampThe regular army, the PFGC groups, and the pro-Syrian Regime Palestinian groups continue besieging the Yarmouk refugee camp for more than (1100) days respectively. The siege impacted negatively on the |
2016-06-24 | View |
Warplanes Target Handarat Camp with FirebombsThe AGPS correspondent in Aleppo reported that the regular army targeted Handarat camp with firebombs, coincided with the outbreak of violent clashes between the Syrian armed opposition groups on the |
2016-06-24 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Refugee Detained at Kuala Lumpur Airport Launches a Call for HelpThe Palestinian Syrian refugee, Ahmed Hinawi, from the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, who is detained at Kuala Lumpur airport in Malaysia, appealed what he described as decision-makers of the PLO |
2016-06-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 22\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-23 | View |
All Neighboring Countries Continue to Hinder the Entry of the Palestinians of Syria into its TerritoryThe neighboring countries of Syria continue to prevent the entry of Palestinian refugees into its territory, in spite of the poor security situation in Syria, despite also making the life |
2016-06-23 | View |
Food Baskets Distribution to a Number of Palestinian Syrian Families Displaced at WAdi AlzeinaAl Salah Society distributed food baskets to a number of Palestinian Syrian families displaced to the Wadi Alzeina southern Lebanon, with the aim of alleviating the pain and suffering of |
2016-06-23 | View |
The Charity Committee Carries out Iftar for Orphan Children at Qudseia TownCharity Commission for Relief of Palestinian People implemented yesterday an Iftar for the orphans in the town of Qudsaya in Damascus, where the Iftar included "250" children with relatives. It |
2016-06-23 | View |
Aerial Shelling Continues Targeting the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp Amid Fears of Directly Targeting the CampIn the western Ghouta of Damascus, where the outskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb are still exposed to heavy and frequent aerial bombardment, which intensified rapidly during |
2016-06-23 | View |
Two Palestinians Died in SyriaThe young man, Mohammed Yousef AL Khateib, from Alwafedein Ccamp, died while fighting alongside Nosour Alzawbaa'a Formations, which are affiliated groups to the Syrian Regular Army. He died dueing |
2016-06-23 | View |
ISIS Steals One of the Main Power Generators in YarmoukActivists confirmed to the AGPS that some members of ISIS stolen one of the main power generators in the Yarmouk camp that is located at the Jarmaq School. The generator |
2016-06-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 21\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-22 | View |
Distribution of Iftar Meals for a Number of Palestinian Syrian Families in the BekaaWithin the Iftar project, Al Wafaa European Campaignd distributed a number of Iftar meals for a number of Palestinian Syrian families displaced to the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, including the |
2016-06-22 | View |
"UNRWA" Fills out ATM Cards for Palestinians of Syria in LebanonIn Lebanon, "UNRWA" filled the ATM cards for the Palestinian Syrian refugees displaced in Lebanon. (100) $ were distributed as rent allowance for each Palestinian family from Syria, 40 |
2016-06-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in "Cyber City" Complain of Neglect and Restrict of their MovementIn Jordan, where about 175 Syrian Palestinian Syrian families were forced to flee in Jordan due to the war are suffering, as they are detained in "Cyber City" compound in |
2016-06-22 | View |
Warnings for Families of Palestinian Detainees in the Prisons of the Syrian Regime to be Victims of Fraud and BlackmailOn the other hand, activists warned families of Palestinian detainees in the Syrian regime's prisons of being victims of fraud and extortion carried out by intermediaries, including some lawyers |
2016-06-22 | View |
The AGPS Appeals the International Community to Intervene for Palestinians of SyriaThe AGPS issued a press statement yesterday in the occasion of the World Refugee Day. The Statement indicated the suffering of the Palestinians of Syria due to the ongoing conflict |
2016-06-22 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Refugee was Lost while Leaving Burj Barajneh Camp in BeirutThe 18-year-Palestinian Syrian refugee, "Ahmed Farooq Juma," from the Yarmouk refugee camp, was lost three days ago, while coming out of Burj Barajneh to Annan Road adjacent to the |
2016-06-21 | View |
A Fighter of a Pro-Syrian Regime Palestinian Group was Released in a Prisoners Exchange with the Opposition in AleppoThe Palestinian refugee "Jamal Ahmed Musa, a fighter of the pro-Syrian regime" al-Quds Brigade," was released in an exchange of prisoners between the brigade and the armed opposition groups |
2016-06-21 | View |
High School Students Return to Yarmouk after Performing ExamsDozens of Palestinian students, who came out of the Yarmouk refugee camp to perform the high school exams of 2016, returned back, where they left the camp despite the blockade |
2016-06-21 | View |
A Fighter of a Pro-Syrian Regime Palestinian Group DiedThe young man, Ahmed Asaad Alsayed, a fighter of the so-called the pro-Syrian regime Palestinian movement of Shabab Al Awda Movemen, died during battles in the city of Raqqa northeast |
2016-06-21 | View |
In World Refugee Day, More than 3000 Victims, 1200 Detainees, and 150 Displaced Palestinians of Syria Due to WarIn World Refugee Day, the AGPS documented "3263" Palestinian refugees have died during the ongoing war in Syria. Statistics of the AGPS noted that "1081" refugees died after their houses |
2016-06-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 19\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-20 | View |
Iftar Meal for Palestinian Syrian Families at Nahr Al Barid CampIn Lebanon, where the Palestinians of Syria Committee, in cooperation with the AlTAqwa Charity Committee, carried out an Iftar for a number of Palestinian families displaced to Nahr Al Bared |
2016-06-20 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Distributes aid for 50 Orphans at Muzareeb and Distributes Iftar Meals for Displaced People South of DamascusPalestine Charity Committee distributed $50 monthly for 50 orphans at Muzareeb south of Syria in cooperation with 'Sunrise Institution'. The Committee continues to distribute Iftar meals for the residents |
2016-06-20 | View |
Residents of Al Aedein camp in Homs are still Migrating amid Security and Living TighteningIn the meantime, residents of Al Aedein camp in Homs are still migrating towards Turkey and European countries due to the security and living conditions, as a large number of |
2016-06-20 | View |
Warplanes Target the Eastern Lane of Khan Al Shieh Camp with Thermobaric WeaponWarplanes targeted the eastern lanes of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb with thermobaric weapon, which resulted in material damages and caused a big gap in the campground. Meanwhile |
2016-06-20 | View |
17 Palestinians Died due to Torture in the Syrian Prisons since the Beginning of 2016The AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that 17 Palestinian refugees have died due to torture since the beginning of 2016 till June, including 4 victims died due to torture |
2016-06-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 18\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-19 | View |
One of Khan Al Sheih Camp Residents was Injured due to a Bombing Targeted its VicinityA Palestinian Syrian refugee from Khan Al Sheih in Damascus Suburb was injured due to bombing the surrounding farms in light of exposing Khan Al Sheih camp to a semi |
2016-06-19 | View |
ISIS Releases a Palestinian Refugee that they kidnapped since Three Days in Yarmouk CampISIS released the Palestinian refugee Mr. Abu Rafat Ouda after three days of kidnap in the besieged Yamouk camp for different reasons. It is mentioned that ISIS imposes its control |
2016-06-19 | View |
The Palestinian Refugee "Firas Tamim" Family Denied his Death due to Torture in the Syrian Regime PrisonsThe family of the Palestinian refugee Firas Tamim denied the death due to torture and insured that their son died a normal death in Al Zahera area in the Yarmouk |
2016-06-19 | View |
Amending Some Items in the Delay of the Military Compulsory Service Tightens the Palestinian Syrian YouthThe public recruitment department of the Syrian regime issued a decision to amend the law of travel guarantee, which the Palestinian and the Syrian refugee gets to postpone the compulsory |
2016-06-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 17\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-18 | View |
Iftar for a Number of Students at Nairab and Handarat CampsPalestine Students League carried out an Iftar in Aleppo for high and middle school students from Neirab and Handarat camps. It is worth mentioning that Neirab camp is under the |
2016-06-18 | View |
Some Food Aid Distribution to the Palestinian Families South of SyriaPalestine Charity Committee distributed food aid for the Palestinian refugees in Muzaireeb, Tal Shihab, Tabareyat ALajami, Gellin, and Taseel, in cooperation with many relief organizations. The Palestinian refugees in Deraa |
2016-06-18 | View |
High Prices and Unemployment Exacerbate the Suffering of Displaced People of Yarmouk in the Adjacent AreasThe suffering of thousands of Palestinian refugees, who fled from the Yarmouk camp to neighboring towns, is exacerbating as a result of high prices in general and food prices in |
2016-06-18 | View |
Airstrikes Target the Adjacent Villages of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbThe warplanes implemented more than 10 airstrikes targeting the adjacent villages of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus suburb. The checkpoints of the Regular Army continue to close all roads |
2016-06-18 | View |
A PLA Member Died while Fighting Alongside the Syrian Regime ForcesThe Palestinian refugee, Hussein Mohamed Ali, a PLA member, died while fighting alongside the Syrian Regime forces in the ongoing battles at Tel Swan area Eastern Ghouta. The PLA military |
2016-06-18 | View |
The Charity Committee Launches the Second Medical Week for the Displaced People of Yarmouk South of DamascusAfter the success of the first charity medical week, the Charity Committee launched its new project "the second charity Medical Week" for displaced people of the Yarmouk camp in neighboring |
2016-06-17 | View |
Artillery Shelling Targets the Eastern Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampThe regular army tanks stationed at Talet Al Kabouseia military site targeted the eastern vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp with mortar shells and resulted in only material damages. This |
2016-06-17 | View |
AGPS' CEO Ahmad Hosain Reflects the Suffering of the Palestinian Syrians to the Human Rights Council in GenevaThe AGPS participated at the seminar which was held on the sidelines of the Human Rights Council 32 currently being held in Geneva, organized by the Palestinian Return Centre with |
2016-06-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 15\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-16 | View |
27 Palestinians Died during May 2016, and 38 Victims Died During the Same Month in 2015The documentation and monitoring team of the AGPS documented about 27 victims who died during May 2016, while 38 refugees died during the same month of 2015 due to the |
2016-06-16 | View |
UNRWA Extends the Cash Aid Distribution (Shelter Allowance) for the Palestinians of Syria in LebanonTurning to Lebanon, UNRWA announced that it was able to extend the time for providing cash assistance to cover the basic needs of Palestinian refugees coming from Syria who are |
2016-06-16 | View |
Palestinians of Turkey Conference Discusses the Suffering of the Palestinians of Syria in addition to A Number of Urgent Palestinian IssuesPalestinian institutions in Turkey are preparing to launch the activities of a Palestinian popular conference entitled as "Palestinians of Turkey and issues of the homeland "in the city of Istanbul |
2016-06-16 | View |
Three Victims and a Number of Injuries due to the Shelling at Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbViolent artillery shelling targeted Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb and resulted in the killing of three Palestinian refugees; they are: Amer Khalid Abu Hamda, Mahmoud Asaad Asaad, and |
2016-06-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 14\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-15 | View |
The Continuation of Water Cut on Der'aa Camp for 800 Days RespectivelyTurning to the south of Syria, where the remaining refugees suffer of extremely dangerous humanitarian conditions manifested in the health and living sides, and the continuation of water cut since |
2016-06-15 | View |
The Hope Organization Continues to Provide Water to the Yarmouk Besieged ResidentsIn a related context, the water filling team at the Yarmouk Hope organization for Development and Services continue to distribute domestic water to a number of points in the overcrowded |
2016-06-15 | View |
Distributing some Food Aid to the Displaced Yarmouk Families in the Neighboring TownsJafra organization distributed some food aid to the Palestinian families who were displaced from Yarmouk camp to the neighboring towns. According to a relief worker, the distribution process depended on |
2016-06-15 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Refugee in Lebanon Doctors May Cut his Leg because he can't Pay for His TreatmentThe Palestinian refugee (Abu Yassin) - a pseudonym - (44 years) from the eastern Ghouta displaced to Beddawi camp in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, called to help him to pay his |
2016-06-15 | View |
Human Rights Council of the United Nations Adopts a Written Statement by the Palestinian Return Centre about the Palestinians pf Syria as a Document of its Regular MeetingsHuman Rights Council of the United Nations adopted a written statement filed by the Palestinian Return Centre in London as a document of its regular meeting, where the statement contains |
2016-06-15 | View |
High School Students Return to Khan Al Shieh Camp after Performing ExamsDozens of Palestinian students, who came out of Khan Al Shieh camp to perform the high school exams of 2015 -2016 in the exam centers at Al Kiswa area then |
2016-06-14 | View |
Demands for Ensuring the Return of Students who came out of Yarmouk to Perform ExamsA number of activists and families of high school students, who left the Yarmouk camp, demanded people and parties responsible for the students to work seriously to ensure their |
2016-06-14 | View |
Artillery and Explosive Barrels Targeted the Outskirts of Khan Al Shieh CampThe Syrian regime's warplanes dropped a number of explosive barrels at the western outskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp west of the capital Damascus, and the surrounding farms on |
2016-06-14 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died in Al Nairab Camp in AleppoThe Palestinian refugee, Ibrahem Kamal AL Dahoodi, from Al Nairab camp, died during clashes that broke out in Aleppo suburb between ISIS and the Regular Army alongside the affiliated factions |
2016-06-14 | View |
The Number of Palestinian Victims who Died in the Explosion of Al Sayeda Zainab Raised to 5The number of victims among the Palestinian refugees, who died due to the explosions of Alsayeda Zainab area in Damascus suburb, increased to 5 refugees, including a child. According to |
2016-06-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 12\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-13 | View |
27 Palestinian Syrian Refugees Died during Last MayThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that 27 Palestinian refugees died during May 2016, including 12 refugees died by gun shot, 10 refugees died due to shelling, 2 refugees |
2016-06-13 | View |
AGPS: UNRWA is Required to Find Practical Steps for Protecting the Palestinian RefugeesHead of Research Department at the AGPS, Ibrahim Ali, demanded the UNRWA to find practical steps in order to protect the Palestinian refugees in Syria, to support them with the |
2016-06-13 | View |
Shelling Targets Alrida Street in Khan Al Shieh CampIn the western suburb of Damascus, where shelling targeted Alrida Street in Khan Al Shieh camp, causing panic among the residents, especially children, while the Syrian regime forces stationed in |
2016-06-13 | View |
A Pro-Syrian Regime Palestinian Group Funeral Two Members Died in Deri Alzour areaThe so-called "Shabab Alawda," Pro-Syrian Regime Movement, funeral two of its members who died while fighting at Deir Alzour area East of Syria. The military wing of the movement |
2016-06-13 | View |
Demonstrations of 'Detainees First' Launched in European Cities in Participation of Activists and Released Palestinian Syrian DetaineesUnder the slogan of "Detainees First," demonstrations were implemented in the French capital "Paris and a number of European cities. The demonstrations shed light the issue of detainees in |
2016-06-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 11\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-12 | View |
The Syrian Security Releases the Palestinian Refugee, Fahed Hayatli from Al Aedein Camp in HomsThe Syrian security released the Palestinian refugee, Fahed Hayatli, from Al Aedein camp in Homs, after being detained for about 5 months, while 186 Palestinians are still detained, according to |
2016-06-12 | View |
Thousands of Palestinian Refugees Besieged in the Yarmouk Camp are Suffering of Lack of Medical ServicesThe remaining residents of the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, who are estimated with 3000-5000 civilians, are suffering of severe shortage of medical services due to the strict siege imposed by |
2016-06-12 | View |
A Resident of Jaramana Camp Died while Fighting Alongside the Syrian Regime ForcesThe young man, Alaa Ali Sayah, from Jaramana camp in Damascus suburb, died while participating in the ongoing conflict in Syria. Tens of residents from Jaramana camp have died while |
2016-06-12 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Died due to an Explosion at Al Sayeda Zainab Neighborhood in Damascus SuburbActivists confirmed to the AGPS that the two refugees, Mohammed Hasan Tayem and Taha Ahmed Sharqi, from Al Sayeda Zainab camp, died due to the explosion that targeted Al Sayeda |
2016-06-12 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Implements a Summer Club for the Children at Muzaireeb Town South of SyriaPalestine Charity Committee implemented a summer club for the children of Muzaireeb town south of Syria, in an attempt to alleviate the psychological stress for those children who are suffering |
2016-06-11 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died during Clashes in YarmoukThe Palestinian refugee, Ahmed Mohammed Nijma, died during clashes that broke out in the besieged Yarmouk camp south of the capital Damascus. He is a member of the military wing |
2016-06-11 | View |
A Palestinian Girl Died and he Father was Injured by Gun Shot at Al Shiekh Saad Village South of SyriaThe 10-year-Palestinian girl, Nariman Issam Rustom, died and her father was injured after unknown group opened fire towards their car at Al Shiekh Saad town north of Deraa while heading |
2016-06-11 | View |
Toll of Torture Victims from the Palestinian Refugees Rises in the Syrian Prisons to 445The death toll of torture victims of Palestinian refugees in the Syrian prisons, which is documented by the AGPS, rose to (445) victims since the beginning of the war in |
2016-06-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 9\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-10 | View |
Jafra Foundation Implements a Psychological Support Program for More than 400 Children from Yarmouk and other Neighboring Towns South of DamascusThe psychological support team of Jafra Foundation, south of the capital Damascus, implemented session to educate more than 400 displaced children from the Yarmouk camp about the risks that may |
2016-06-10 | View |
UNRWA Denounces the Death of Two Palestinian Refugees due to the "Escalation of the Armed Conflict in Syria"In a statement published via internet, the UNRWA denounced what it called 'escalation of the armed conflict in Syria.' According to the statement, the 'armed conflict,' |
2016-06-10 | View |
ISIS Explodes a Tunnel in Yarmouk amid Clashes with NusraIn the meantime, ISIS exploded a tunnel on the axis of Khamastaash Street near Alshatat square in the besieged Yarmouk refugee camp the day before yesterday. The explosion came after |
2016-06-10 | View |
The Regular Army Targets Khan Al Shieh Camp with Two Mortar ShellsThe AGPS correspondent reported that the regular army stationed at Talet Al Kabouseia targeted Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus western suburb with two shells, one of them landed in |
2016-06-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 8\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-09 | View |
Iftar Meals Distribution to Palestinian Families in Some Areas of DamascusThe charity Committee distributed Iftar meals, within its campaign 'Kasrat Khoboz', to the Palestinian refugees in several areas of the capital Damascus and its suburb. The Committee distributed 800 |
2016-06-09 | View |
ISIS Kidnaps a Woman Following Argument with its Members in YarmoukISIS released a woman who was arrested yesterday after she cursed some members of ISIS after they prevented her to reach her house at the YAtmouk camp. Eye witnesses reported |
2016-06-09 | View |
Warplanes Target Handarat Camp in AleppoThe warplanes also implemented a number of raids that targeted Handarat camp in Aleppo and resulted in huge material damages at houses, while clashes and sniping broke out between the |
2016-06-09 | View |
One Victim and at Least 7 Injuries due to the Artillery and Explosive Barrels at Khan Al Shieh Camp and its VicinityHeavy artillery shelling targeted the houses of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb on Tuesday night, and resulted in at least one victim and a number of injuries. A |
2016-06-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 7\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-08 | View |
A Solidarity Sit-in in Gaza Demands to Spend the Financial Dues of the Syrian, Libyan, and Yemini RefugeesThe joint coordinating body for refugees from Arab countries (Syria - Libya - Yemen) organized a solidarity sit-in in Gaza City with the participation of Palestinian refugees displaced by the |
2016-06-08 | View |
Difficult Living Conditions Face a Number of Families Stranded at the Turkish BordersA number of Palestinian Syrian families, who are stranded at the Turkish border, are complaining of great suffering. A refugee from Al Aedein camp in Homs described their living conditions |
2016-06-08 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Handarat Camp Dies due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe Palestinian young man, Ahmed Khalid Hawash, from Handarat camp in Aleppo, died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime after being detained for more than 3 |
2016-06-08 | View |
Negligence and Poor Reception Exacerbate the Suffering of the High School Students of the Besieged Camps in Temporary Centers in DamascusPalestinian students, who came out of their besieged camps - Yarmouk south of Damascus and Khan Al Shieh camp in the western suburb of Damascus, to perform the secondary school |
2016-06-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 6\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-07 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Release a Palestinian Refugee after 15 Months of DetentionThe Syrian regime released the Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Khair Musa Diab" after being detained for about a year and three months. He is from Khan Al Shieh camp in the |
2016-06-07 | View |
A New Mechanism for Enter and Exit to the Yarmouk Camplocal sources in the besieged Yarmouk camp south of Damascus reported that a new mechanism was determined for entry and exit of residents through the gate of Al Qadam area |
2016-06-07 | View |
The AGPS Issues a Documentary Report Entitled as 'The Lady's Grave Camp' Alsayeda ZainabThe AGPS issued a documentary report entitled as "The Lady's Grave Camp-Alsayeda Zainab." The report monitors the general conditions of the Palestinian refugees at Alsayeda Zainab camp and |
2016-06-07 | View |
A Palestinian Child Died due to Shelling at Alhamdaneia area in AleppoThe 12-year-Palestinian child, Baraa Jumaa, from Handarat camp, died due to the shelling that targeted Al Hamdaneia neighborhood in Aleppo. According to the AGPS statistics, 1077 Palestinian refugees died |
2016-06-07 | View |
Shelling at the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp amid Exacerbating Living CrisesWarplanes and rocket shelling targeted Al Dirkhabeia and Darousha (Alqusor neighborhood) towns near Kahn Al Shieh camp in the western suburb of Damascus with at least two explosive barrels and |
2016-06-07 | View |
The Palestinian Refugee, Mutaz Al Khatib, from Khan Dannon Camp Released after Days of being ArrestedIn a different context, the Syrian security released the Palestinian refugee "Moataz al-Khatib," from khan Dannun camp in Damascus suburb, after he was arrested on 1 / June by |
2016-06-06 | View |
Residents of Deraa Camp Complain of the Educational Process DeclineIn the south of Syria, where the remaining residents of Deraa camp complain of the inability of their children to resume their education due to the ongoing war in Syria |
2016-06-06 | View |
A State of Confusion and Anxious at Nairab Camp Following Rumors of Threats by the Opposition Groups to Break into the CampThe AGPS correspondent reported that a state of confusion and anxious experienced by residents of Nairab camp in Aleppo after rumors about threats by the armed opposition groups of breaking |
2016-06-06 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died in Deraa CampThe young man, Khalid Asaad, from Deraa camp, died in a Jordanian hospital after being injured several days ago while fighting alongside the Syrian armed opposition forces against the Syrian |
2016-06-06 | View |
A Palestinian Female Died by Sniper at Ramousa Road in AleppoThe Palestinian refugee teacher, Khayriea Zuhair Seyam-Um Mohammed Salama, from Nairab camp in Aleppo, died by a sniper shot at Ramouseia road, as the snipers targeted a car was carrying |
2016-06-06 | View |
A 13 Year-Palestinian Child Dies due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeAfter being detained for about three years in the prisons of the Syrian Regime, in charges of participating in demonstrations, the Syrian security delivered the family of the Palestinian child |
2016-06-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 4\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-05 | View |
Relief Aid Distribution to 1200 Palestinian and Syrian Families in TurkeyKhairo Umma and Tareeq al Hayat Associations distributed food aid to nearly 600 Palestinian and Syrian families in Gaziantep, Kilis, Urfa, Nezb, and Mrash towns, as well as they distributed |
2016-06-05 | View |
Jennin Sports Club Organizes Entertainment and Sports Activities for the Children of Yarmouk South of DamascusJenin Sports Club south of the capital Damascus, carried out "Jenin eighth" Championship for physical strength, where youths from the Yarmouk refugee camp and surrounding areas participated in the middle |
2016-06-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Gaza Demand the PLO to Bear their ResponsibilityThe Joint Coordination Body - spokesperson for the Palestinian refugees from Syria, Yemen, Libya, and Gaza Strip and the Follow-up Committee for Refugees from Syria in the Gaza Strip demanded |
2016-06-05 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Died Due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe Palestinian refugee, Raed al-Khatib, from Tadmor town in Damascus, died due to torture in the Syrian regime's prisons. He is a football player at the Syrian club of |
2016-06-05 | View |
A Boat was Carrying Hundreds of Migrants Drowned off the Greek CoastMedia sources quoted the Greek Coast Guard saying that a "big" saving process was implemented on Friday, after a boat sank off the Coast of Crete Island, which was carrying |
2016-06-04 | View |
The Palestinian Syrian Refugees in Germany Complain of Severe Daly of Residencies IssuanceThe Palestinian Syrian refugees, who managed to reach Germany, complain of the delay of residency issuance which takes in some cases, more than nine months. This delay reflected negatively on |
2016-06-04 | View |
Difficult Health Condition South of SyriaPalestinian refugees in south of Syria –Deraa camp, Muzeireeb, Glenn, Tel Shehab, and other areas in the province Draa, are living difficult and tragic health conditions. Four years of war |
2016-06-04 | View |
A Family Survived after the Syrian Warplanes Targeted Khan Al Shieh CampA family from Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb survived from certain death, after Syrian warplanes launched a raid on their home, where the family members were outside their |
2016-06-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 2\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-03 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Continues to Provide Medical Aid for the Displaced Palestinian Families of YarmoukThe Pharmacy of Palestine Charity Committee continues to provide medical aid for the Palestinian families displaced from the Yarmouk camp in Damascus to Yalda, Babilla, and Bait Sahem towns, as |
2016-06-03 | View |
Shells Target the Only Road between Nairab and Aleppo for the Third Consecutive DayThe AGPS correspondent in Aleppo reported that the armed opposition groups targeted Ramousa Street, linking Aleppo with Nairab camp, for the third day, with a number of shells. The shelling |
2016-06-03 | View |
Shelling at the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp amid Deteriorated Humanitarian CrisesAbout 25 km away of the capital of Damascus, the Syrian warplanes targeted the adjacent villages of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb. The warplanes targeted Al Darkhabeia area |
2016-06-03 | View |
An Explosive Device Kills Two Former Leaders of Nusra and Injures a Number of Civilians in YarmoukAn unknown explosive device exploded yesterday in Al Quds Street in the Yarmouk camp south of the capital Damascus, and led to the death of two former leaders of Al |
2016-06-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 1\06\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July 2015 |
2016-06-02 | View |
Poverty and Dire Living Conditions Force Thousands of Palestinian Students to Leave SchoolThe AGPS confirmed that the harsh living conditions of the Palestinian refugees in Syria forced thousands of students to leave school and look for work in order to fend their |
2016-06-02 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp in Aleppo are still SufferingPalestinian refugees, who fled from the Handarat camp since 1127 consecutive days, are still suffering, as they were forced to displace from their homes after the Syrian armed opposition imposed |
2016-06-02 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests a Refugee from Khan Dannon Camp in Damascus SuburbThe Syrian security arrested the refugee "Moataz al-Khatib" from khan Dannun camp in Damascus suburb, where he was arrested by members of Pigo checkpoint and was transferred to unknown area |
2016-06-02 | View |
Shelling at the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp amid Deteriorated Humanitarian CrisesWarplanes targeted the neighboring villages of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, while at least (8) explosive barrels targeted Al Derkhbayh town. The Syrian regular army checkpoints are still |
2016-06-02 | View |
A Palestinian Woman Loses her Fetus after a Car was Targeted in AleppoThe Palestinian woman, Hana Harb, from Neirab camp in Aleppo, has lost her fetus after being injured during the bombing that targeted the car she was riding in the city |
2016-06-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Numbers and Statistics till 31\05\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-06-01 | View |
Jafra Foundation Provides Services to the People pf Yarmouk Displaced at the Adjacent TownsJafra Foundation continues to provide services to residents of the Yarmouk refugee camp who were displaced to the neighboring towns and Yalda, Babbila, and Beit Sahem. The Foundation team also |
2016-06-01 | View |
Aggravated Humanitarian Crisis at Al Wafedein Camp in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian refugees at Al Wafedein camp in Damascus suburb are suffering of cruel living conditions even before the war starts in Syria, due to the unemployment spread and the |
2016-06-01 | View |
9 Palestinians from Khan Al Shieh Camp Died during MayThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that "9" Palestinian refugees from Khan Sheikh Camp died during May 2016, including five Palestinian refugees died on 17 / May; they are: |
2016-06-01 | View |
Helicopters Target the Adjacent Farms of Khan Al Shieh Camp with 12 Explosive BarrelsIn Damascus, where the Syrian regime aircraft targeted farms and towns surrounding Khan Al Shieh camp with at least 12 explosive barrels and resulted in a state of panic and |
2016-06-01 | View |
Shells Target the Only Road at Nairab Camp, Results in a Number of InjuriesThe AGPS correspondent in Aleppo confirmed that the "Ramoussa" road, which is the only outlet for the Neirab camp in Aleppo, was targeted amid reports about some injuries, including the |
2016-06-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 30\05\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-05-31 | View |
Palestinian Students in Syria Leave their Camps to Perform the High School ExamsDespite the serious and the deteriorated security situation in their camps, tens of Palestinian students in Syria headed to perform the high school exams for 2015-2016. The students of the |
2016-05-31 | View |
Clashes in Yarmouk, and the Syrian Regime still Besieging the Camp for 1080 Consecutive DaysIn the south of the capital Damascus, clashes broke out in the besieged Yarmouk camp between ISIS and Nusra since yesterday; clashes centered on Masbah Albasil area, which was targeted |
2016-05-31 | View |
Warplanes target the vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampThe Syrian regime aircrafts carried out a number of raids at the adjacent areas and farms of the outskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb. The raids targeted |
2016-05-31 | View |
After 22 Months of Detention, the Egyptian Authorities Transfer Two Palestinian Syrian Refugees to the Prison of Deportation to GazaThe AGPS correspondent reported that the Egyptian Authorities transferred the two Palestinian Syrian refugees, Fadi Sharif Hawarna, 47 years, and Alaa Abdulwahab Durgham, 24 years, who were detained at Al |
2016-05-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 29\05\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-05-30 | View |
Delay of "Family Reunion," a New Suffering for the Palestinians of Syria in SwedenIn Europe, hundreds of Palestinian Syrian families who were forced to migrate to Sweden due to the war are suffering of the family reunion procedures which may take more than |
2016-05-30 | View |
Thousands of Palestinians are still Suffering after the Regular Army Prevented their Return to Sbeina CampThe Regular Army forces and some affiliated Palestinian Groups are still preventing the residents of Sbeina camp to return to their houses for 932 days. Residents were forced to leave |
2016-05-30 | View |
Opposition Groups Prevent the Entry of Food to Areas Controlled by ISIS in YarmoukThe opposition military groups south of the capital Damascus issued a decision that prevents the entry of food materials and fuel into areas controlled by ISIS in the Yarmouk camp |
2016-05-30 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies Days after being Injured in Khan Al Shieh CampThe Palestinian refugee, Nashaat Mohammed, from Khan Al Shieh camp in the western suburb of Damascus, died due to wounds he attained several days ago due to the Regular Army |
2016-05-30 | View |
Rockets and Explosive Barrels Target Khan Al Shieh Camp and its Vicinity in Damascus SuburbThe Syrian warplanes targeted Khan Al Shieh camp since morning with rockets and explosive barrels and resulted in a state of severe panic among residents. The Sukhoi Su-24 warplanes implemented |
2016-05-30 | View |
The Islamic Relief Association Distributes Aids to a Number of Palestinian Families in TurkeyThe Islamic Society for the Relief of Orphans and the Needy Palestinian families displaced from Syria in the cities of Krkhan, Antioch, and Rihaniyya visited and offered urgent financial aid |
2016-05-29 | View |
Two Refugees Released from the Regime's Prisons after 3 and 4 Years of DetentionThe Palestinian refugee, Raed Al Shaabi, from Al Aedein camp in Homs, and a PLA officer, was released yesterday morning after being detained for 4 years at Sednaya prison of |
2016-05-29 | View |
Two Palestinians Died in Syria, One of them Due to Torture in the Regime's PrisonsThe Palestinian Young man, Ashraf Sayyah Al Dali, died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian Regime after being detained for a year. He is from Khan Al |
2016-05-29 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Release Two Palestinians After being Missed for Several DaysThe Syrian security released the Palestinian refugee, Mohammed Abed Abu Al Hasan, in the beginning of his forties, with his children who were arrested near Hama city on last Saturday |
2016-05-29 | View |
A Palestinian refugee was Released after 3 Years of DetentionThe Syrian security forces released the Palestinian refugee, Ubada Kanani, from Deraa camp, after being detained for more than 3 years. Meanwhile, the Syrian security services continue to detain more |
2016-05-28 | View |
Shelling Targets Houses at Deraa Camp with Anti-aircraftIn southern Syria, the regular army targeted houses of Palestinian refugee in Deraa camp with Anti-aircraft, which resulted in a state of panic and fear among residents, especially children. Members |
2016-05-28 | View |
Violent Clashes between ISIS and Nusra in the 1077 day of the Camp's SiegeViolent clashes broke out between ISIS and Nusra in the Yarmouk camp south of Damascus, after ISIS tried to break into areas controlled by NUsra at Jauna neighborhood east of |
2016-05-28 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died during the Ongoing Clashes in Yarmouk, DamascusThe young man, Mustafa Abbas, died during the repeated clashes between ISIS and Nusra in the Yarmouk camp, which is lasting since April 2016. |
2016-05-28 | View |
A Palestinian Child Dies Due to Shelling by the Regular Army at Khan Al Shieh CampThe Syrian regime targeted Khan Al Shieh camp yesterday with tank shells and resulted in the death of the Palestinian child, Ahmed Zuhair Teheimar, in addition to damages at civilian |
2016-05-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 26\05\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-05-27 | View |
7 Migrants Died off the Libyan ShoresSeven immigrants drowned off the Libyan coast following the sinking of a boat carrying them in the Mediterranean because of the extra payload, and in turn, the Italian Coastguard said |
2016-05-27 | View |
Honoring a Palestinian Syrian Student Displaced in Bidawi Camp South of LebanonAl Mazar UNRWA School honored the Palestinian Syrian student, Sarah Muhannad Mansour, a displaced refugee from Syria in Al Bidawi camp- Tripoli-south Lebanon, after she obtained the first place in |
2016-05-27 | View |
Violent Clashes at Jauna Street and ISIS Transfer the Contents of Al Basil Hospital to Al Hajar Al Aswad AreaIn the south of the capital Damascus, violent clashes broke out in the Yarmouk refugee camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus the day before yesterday between Nusra and ISIS |
2016-05-27 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Refugee Died by a Sectarian Group in IraqPalestinian and Iraqi media resources reported that the Palestinian Syrian refugee, Khalid Ibrahim Hussein Awwad, known as Abu Al Nar, died in the Iraqi Capital Baghdad by a sectarian armed |
2016-05-27 | View |
The Regular Army Targets a Mosque at Khan Al shieh Camp, and Continues to Target the Only Road Left for CiviliansThe AGPS correspondent in Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus western suburb reported that the Syrian regular army targeted Al Huda mosque directly with a shell and resulted in only |
2016-05-27 | View |
Daffini 3 Campaign Continues to Provide Aids for A Number of Palestinian Syrian Families in TurkeyIn Turkey, the Islamic Society of aid orphans and the needy distributed many urgent financial aids to some Palestinian Syrian families in Turkey in the framework of its campaign that |
2016-05-26 | View |
The Syrian Security still Detain an Entire Family for Three YearsSyrian security services arrested several Palestinian families and keep reticent about their fate, including the family of "Mawloud Khaled al-Abdullah," where the Syrian regime members arrested all the family |
2016-05-26 | View |
Clashes Renew between ISIS and Nusra in the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusIn the south of Damascus, our correspondent in Yarmouk confirmed that clashes broke out between ISIS and Nusra near Ja'una Street, where members of Nusra repel an attack by |
2016-05-26 | View |
The Regular Army Continues to Target the Only Road at Khan Al Shieh Camp with Heavy Machine GunsAccording to activists, the regiment 137 forces of the Syrian regime targeted Zakya – Khan Al Shieh road with heavy machine guns. This road is the only road that provides |
2016-05-26 | View |
70% of Buildings at Deraa, Handarat, and Sbeina Camps are destroyed, and 40% of Buildings at Yarmouk are AffectedWitnesses estimated that more than 70% of buildings in Deraa Camp's at Deraa province, southern Syria are completely destroyed by the Syrian aircraft raids and explosive barrels, which led |
2016-05-26 | View |
Greece Police Starts Evacuating Aadomina Camp that Receives Refugees from SyriaHumanitarian organizations reported that the sea route between Libya and Italy is the main way now being followed by asylum seekers who come for Europe after the conclusion of an |
2016-05-25 | View |
Italian Coastguards Rescue 2600 Migrants during 24 HoursReuters news agency quoted from the Italian Coastguard that Italian ships helped saving more than (2600) immigrants while trying to reach Europe from North Africa in the past twenty-four hours |
2016-05-25 | View |
Civic Institution Tries Provide Water for the Houses in YarmoukISIS and Nusra exacerbated the suffering of the people of Yarmouk after they imposed control over the camp since the beginning of April 2015. In addition, they prevented the residents |
2016-05-25 | View |
Water Cuts in Khan Dannon Camp, and Sewerage Mixed with Deinking WaterActivists confirmed to the AGPS that water cut at Khan Dannon camp in Damascus suburb, following news reported that sewage mixed with drinking water and resulted in severe pollution at |
2016-05-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon Participates Reviving the 68th Anniversary of Nakba in BaalbekThe international campaign to preserve the Palestinian identity "Intimaa" revived the 68th anniversary of Nakba in Baalbek on Sunday 22 May 2016 in cooperation with Palestinians of Syria Committee in |
2016-05-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 23\05\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-05-24 | View |
Afaq Launches Physical and Mental Health Awareness Project for the Palestinians of Syria Students at Wadi Al ZinaThe Charity Committee for the Relief of the Palestinian Refugees, in cooperation with the Islamic Relief around the World, launched the project of Physical and mental health awareness for the |
2016-05-24 | View |
PRC Shed light the Palestinians of Syria Conditions in the World Humanitarian Summit Conference in TurkeyThe Palestinian Return Center 'PRC' implemented a cultural seminar yesterday evening under the title: "The humanitarian situation of Palestinian refugees and political solutions" during the World Humanitarian Summit Conference |
2016-05-24 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Released from the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe Syrian security released the Palestinian refugee, Yahya Fouad Abbas, from Al Aedein camp in Homs, and still detaining 186 Palestinians still unaccounted for, while some of them died due |
2016-05-24 | View |
A Child Injury due to a Shell Targets a House in Khan Al Shieh CampNews from Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus western suburb reported that the Regular Army in the regiment 137 targeted the camp with a rocket that landed on a house |
2016-05-24 | View |
Two Palestinians Died in Syria Raising the Toll of Refugees' Deaths to 3234 VictimsThe Palestinian child, Mohammed Qasem Al Tiraani, from Deraa camp south of Syria, died during the ongoing violent fighting in the vicinity of the camp between the Syrian armed opposition |
2016-05-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 22\05\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-05-23 | View |
Implementing the Palestinian Community in Netherlands Conference with Participation of Palestinians of SyriaIn Netherlands, Palestinian Syrian refugees participated in the Palestinian community Conference in the city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, which was held on 21.05.2016 under the title (the |
2016-05-23 | View |
Ongoing Educational Courses for the Palestinians of Syria at Nahr Al Barid CampPalestinians of Syria teachers League in Lebanon continued implementing intensive course announced on May 7 for middle school students displaced to Nahr al-Bared camp in Tripoli, northern Lebanon. The course |
2016-05-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syrian in Lebanon Sit-in Against the UNRWA's Decision of Decreasing Services at Ein Al Hilwa campIn Lebanon, dozens of Palestinian refugees and members of Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon participated in a sit-in carried out by UNRWA school students on Saturday, May 21 in |
2016-05-23 | View |
60% of Palestinians of Syria were Displaced due to Shelling and SiegeUNRWA announced that 60% of the registered Palestinian refugees in Syria, amounted to 560,000 refugees, have been displaced throughout Syria as a result of the conflict. UN agency stressed |
2016-05-23 | View |
A Woman from Nairab Camp Injured during a Random Crossfire and the Residents Complain of Weapons ChaosThe AGPS correspondent in north of Syria reported that a lady from Nairab camp was slightly injured during a random fire shooting due to a conflict between two members affiliated |
2016-05-23 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp, Coincided with the Return of the Middle School StudentsIn Damascus western suburb, people's houses in Khan Al Shieh camp were rocked by the by the Syrian aircraft continued dropping explosive barrels. 10 explosive barrels targeted the western |
2016-05-23 | View |
The Syrian Security Released the 'Mokhtar' of Al Aedein Camp in Homs after being Detained for about a MonthThe Syrian security forces released the Palestinian refugee, Ali Shehada al Shaabi, in his sixties from Al Aedein camp in Homs, originally from Ein Al Zaytoun village in Palestine. He |
2016-05-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 21\05\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-05-22 | View |
The Regular Army still Prevents Residents of Sbeina Camp to Return to their Houses for 923 Days RespectivelyThe Regular Army and some affiliated Palestinian groups are still preventing the Residents of Sbeina camp in Damascus suburb to return back to their houses for 923 days, after they |
2016-05-22 | View |
UNRWA Condemns Bombardment of Khan Al Shieh Camp and the Refugee VictimsUNRWA in the near east condemned the party who is responsible of firing artillery shells that led to the death of five Palestinian Syrian refugees in Khan Al Shieh camp |
2016-05-22 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died while Fighting in SyriaThe Palestinian refugee, Husam Mahmoud Al Toukhi, lives at Abu Nouri neighborhood in Jaramana camp, Damascus suburb, died while fighting in Syria. Tens of residents in Jaramana camp died while |
2016-05-22 | View |
Kidnapping a Bus Carrying Civilians from Homs to Hama, Including 3 Palestinian RefugeesThe AGPS correspondent reported that a bus, working from Homs city to Hama passing through Alsalmeya, was kidnapped yesterday morning, while communications are still lost with all passengers. This road |
2016-05-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 20\05\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-05-21 | View |
Ongoing Clashes between ISIS and Nusra in Yarmouk for 43 Consecutive DaysFighting and clashes are still ongoing in the besieged Yarmouk camp south of the capital Damascus for 43 consecutive days between ISIS and Al Nusra, which led to the death |
2016-05-21 | View |
42 Explosive Barrels Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampHeavy explosions rocked Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb after the warplanes targeted its vicinity with 42 explosive barrels, resulting in a state of panic among residents. Meanwhile, the |
2016-05-21 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died whole Fighting against ISIS in YarmoukThe refugee, Ahmed Merwan Al Saad, a member of "Abnaa Al Yarmouk movement-AlBuraq Brigades, died on Thursday while fighting alongside ISIS in the Yarmouk camp south of the capital Damascus |
2016-05-21 | View |
Activists in France Launch a Solidarity Campaign with Palestinian and Syrian Detainees in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimePalestinian and Syrian activists in France launched a campaign titled as "Detainees First," to shed the light at the case of the detainees in the prisons of the Syrian |
2016-05-21 | View |
Palestinian Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Complain of the Curfew due to ElectionsThe AGPS correspondent in Lebanon reported that the Lebanese authorities impose a curfew on Palestinian and Syrian refugees in some areas of Lebanon under the pretext of holding municipal elections |
2016-05-20 | View |
A Resident of Khan Dannon Camp in Damascus was MissedThe Palestinian refugee, "Adnan Mohammed Abu Raed," from khan Dannon camp in Damascus suburb, was missed when he went to the Syrian capital Damascus on Wednesday, May 18th, bringing |
2016-05-20 | View |
ISIS Restricts Procedures at the Besieged Residents of YarmoukIn the south of the capital Damascus, news reported that ISIS imposes new restrictions on residents of Yarmouk, who are besieged in the clashes areas with the Al Nusra Front |
2016-05-20 | View |
Despite the UN Flag, the Regular Army Targets a Bus Carrying Students from Khan Al Shieh CampThe AGPS correspondent reported that a tank of the regiment 137 targeted a bus was carrying a number of middle school students from Khan Al Shieh camp when they were |
2016-05-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 18\05\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July 2015 |
2016-05-19 | View |
Egypt Prevents a Businessman to Enter its Lands for Holding the Palestinian Syrian PassportEgyptian authorities prevented the Palestinian Syrian businessman "Ghassan al-Hassan," Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab professional union for workers in the construction and timber and making construction materials, from entering |
2016-05-19 | View |
Serious Aggravation of Living Conditions at Deraa CampLiving and health conditions in Deraa camp southern Syria continues to deteriorate, following the bombings and frequent clashes since the beginning of the war, causing destruction of approximately 70% of |
2016-05-19 | View |
Bread Crisis at Khan Dannon Camp in Damascus SuburbResidents of Khan Dannon camp in Damascus suburb are suffering from bread crisis, which resulted from decreasing the flour quantities provided for bakeries. Hundreds of families gather daily for long |
2016-05-19 | View |
Clashes between Nusra and ISIS at YarmoukViolent clashes and mutual sniping broke out in the Yarmouk camp south of Damascus between ISIS and Nusra, while a resident confirmed that Nusra has controlled the lane opposite to |
2016-05-19 | View |
Shelling Targets Civilian Houses at Khan Dannon Camp, and Significant Deterioration of Humanitarian ConditionsThe Regular Army artillery stationed at Talat Al Kabouseya area targeted houses and lanes at Khan Al Shieh camp and resulted in only material damages. Meanwhile, violent clashes broke out |
2016-05-19 | View |
UNRWA Fills the ATM Cards for the Palestinians of Syria in LebanonUNRWA filled the ATM for the displaced Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, while $100 were distributed as rent allowance for each Palestinian family coming from Syria, and 40,000 LP |
2016-05-18 | View |
The Commissioner-General of UNRWA Checks the Conditions of the Palestinian Refugees During his Visit to SyriaThe Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Pierre Krähenbühl, paid a visit to Syria on 11-12 of May in order to check the conditions of the Palestinian refugees, and to meet |
2016-05-18 | View |
Cruel Living Conditions at Al Aedein Camp in HamaA state of calmness prevailed Al Aedein camp in Hama, which is considered a relatively calm camp in compare with other Palestinian camps that witnessed shelling and continuous siege. The |
2016-05-18 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Daraya area DiedThe Palestinian refugee, Hussein Issa, from Sbeina camp, also died while fighting alongside the Iran's Revolutionary Guards affiliated to the Regular Army at Daraya area in Damascus suburb. |
2016-05-18 | View |
A Resident of Khan Al Shieh Camp Dies due to ShellingThe Palestinian refugee, Ahmed Hussein Awad, from Khan Al Shieh camp, died due to wounds he attained following the shelling that targeted the camp. |
2016-05-18 | View |
A Massacre Committed by the Syrian Army at Khan Al Shieh Camp Resulting in 5 VictimsHorrific massacre was committed on Tuesday morning by the Syrian Army and Security forces at Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb. Members of the Regime forces targeted a civilian |
2016-05-18 | View |
The AGPS Warns of the Siege and the Continuous Targeting of Palestinian Refugees in Khan Al Shieh Camp.The Syrian regime artillery and warplanes targeted Khan Al Shieh camp, which is located in the western suburb of Damascus, from time to time to fierce attacks by all types |
2016-05-17 | View |
Establishing the Free Palestinian Syrian League "Maseer"The Free Palestinian Syrian League "Maseer," a new league was formed in Turkey on Sunday 15 May 2016 at Gaziantep town south of Turkey. The league, which includes |
2016-05-17 | View |
An Activist from the Yarmouk Camp Participates at a Film Festival South of DamascusPalestinian activists inside the occupied territories organized an interview through Facebook within the activities of "Einak Ala Haifaa," at Haifa city in Palestine. The interview was attended by a |
2016-05-17 | View |
The Syrian Security Releases a Palestinian refugee from Muzareeb Compound South of SyriaThe Syrian security forces released the Palestinian refugee, Zeiad Awwad, 43 years from Muareeb compound south of Syria yesterday. He was arrested on 4 May 2016 while he was going |
2016-05-17 | View |
Promises by the Government of the Residents Return to Sbeina, Theabeia, Bowyada, and Hujera in Damascus suburbSyrian media resources reported that the Syrian Minister of National Reconciliation, Ali Haidar, stressed that "the fundamental pillars of the project of residents' return to Sbeina, Hujera, Al Bowayda, and |
2016-05-17 | View |
A Palestinian refugee Dies while Fighting between ISIS and Nusra in the Yarmouk campThe Palestinian refugee, Omar Mashaal, died while participating in the ongoing fighting between ISIS and AL Nusra Front at the Yarmouk camp, where members of Nusra killed him at Abdulqader |
2016-05-17 | View |
The AGPS Warns of the Siege and the Continuous Targeting of Palestinian Refugees in Khan Al Shieh CampThe Syrian regime artillery and warplanes targeted Khan Al Shieh camp that is located in the western suburb of Damascus, from time to time with fierce attacks by all types |
2016-05-17 | View |
Lebanese Violations at Borders Against the Palestinian Syrians who have Reunion Interviews amid Ignorance by the European EmbassiesThe AGPS received a number of complains about the cruel treatment they receive while entering the Lebanese territories, especially those who have family reunion appointment with the European embassy. According |
2016-05-16 | View |
Graduation of New Group of Paramedics and Lifeguards in Light of the Deteriorated Health Condition at Muzareeb South of SyriaThe graduation party embodied the dire situation and suffering at the besieged camp of Khan Al Shieh. Meanwhile, a number of activities in the 68 anniversary of Nakba were held |
2016-05-16 | View |
The Syrian Security Releases a Palestinian Female after being Detained for about a YearThe Syrian security forces released the Palestinian refugee, Sabriea Yousef, after she was detained for about a year. She is from Khan Al Shieh camp and works as a teacher |
2016-05-16 | View |
Palestinians in Syria Commemorate the 68th Anniversary of Nakba despite Suffering, Shelling, and DeathDespite shelling, siege, displacement, sniping, and sinking, people of Yarmouk, Khan Al Shieh, Khan Dannon, and Al Aedein camps in Homs and Hama commemorated the 68 years of Nakba. Meanwhile |
2016-05-16 | View |
Commissioner-General of UNRWA Calls for Protecting the Palestinian Refugees in SyriaMeanwhile, Mr. Krähenbühl, Commissioner-General of UNRWA, called previously for steps to be taken to strengthen the protection of Palestine refugees in Syria, maintain ways to reach education |
2016-05-15 | View |
Save the Children Organization: Thousands of Children Besieged at Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbThe Independent Newspaper quoted the Save the Children Organization for Humanitarian Aid, saying that thousands of children are trapped in the Palestinian refugee camp of Khan Al Shieh area near |
2016-05-15 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies Due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe Palestinian young man, Ahmed Abu Shalla, from Deraa camp south of Syria, died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian Regime. The Detainees Documentation Center reported that |
2016-05-15 | View |
Khan Al Shieh Camp under Fire, AGPS Documentary Report about the Humanitarian SufferingThe AGPS re-published its documentary report "Khan Al Shieh Camp under Fire," which documents events at Khan Al Shieh camp, which is located at the west of Damascus, in |
2016-05-15 | View |
The AGPS reissued a documentary report "Khan Al Shieh Camp under Fire"The AGPS issued a documentary report about the actions of violence take place at Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees from March 2011 till 15 July 2015. The report |
2016-05-14 | View |
Intemaa Campaign and Palestine Charity Committee Carrey out Heritage Activities in Khan Al Shieh CampPalestine Charity Committee and the International Campaign to maintain the Palestine Identity "Intemaa" carried out a number of heritage activities in Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian Refugees in Damascus |
2016-05-14 | View |
Ongoing Clashes between ISIS and Al Nusra Fron in Yarmouk Camp, DamascusOngoing clashes between Al Nusra and ISIS in the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, after the latter tried to break into an area controlled by Al Nusra near Abdulqader Al Husseni |
2016-05-14 | View |
Bombing on Al Nairab Camp in Aleppo Causes a Number of Wounded including ChildrenThe AGPS correspondent in Nairab camp in Aleppo reported the injury of a number of Palestinian refugees after the camp was targeted with 3 mortar shells at the main street |
2016-05-14 | View |
Raids and Violent Clashes in Handarat Camp, more than 30 Members of the Pro- Syrian Regime Al Quds Brigade DiedSquadron of Russian aircrafts carried out more than 14 raids over Handarat camp in the southern suburb of Aleppo, coincided with violent clashes between the Syrian Army alongside Al Quds |
2016-05-14 | View |
AGPS Statistical Report: 407 Palestinians Died while Fighting alongside the Syrian Regime ForcesThe AGPS confirmed that 407 Palestinian refugees died while fighting alongside the Syrian Regular Army. The AGPS published a statistical report on May, which reported that 158 refugees died while |
2016-05-13 | View |
Rockets and Artillery Shelling and Violent Clashes at Handarat Camp in AleppoThe Syrian Regime targeted Handarat camp in Aleppo south of Syria with heavy artillery and rocket shelling, coinciding with violent clashes between the Syrian armed opposition groups and the Regular |
2016-05-13 | View |
4 explosive Barrels Target the Outskirts of Khan Al Shieh Camp amid Dire Economic ConditionsSyrian warplanes dropped targeted Al Mazarea area between Al Qosour area and Darousha at the vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp in the western suburb of Damascus with 4 explosive |
2016-05-13 | View |
3 Injuries at the Civil Defense in Yarmouk, and Sham Al Rasoul Cancel Agreement of Supporting NusraThree members of the Civil Defense in the besieged Yarmouk camp were wounded the day before yesterday, after being targeted by snipers shot in front of their headquarters near the |
2016-05-13 | View |
Introduction of Some Medical Services and Medications for Residents of Yarmouk at YAlda TownThe Charity Committee and the PRCS continue to provide medical services and distribute medications for Palestinian families who were displaced from the Yarmouk camp to the adjacent town Yalda, for |
2016-05-12 | View |
Sweden Donates 8 Million $ for UNRWA to Support Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA received financial support worth $ 8 million from the Kingdom of Sweden, to support emergency relief efforts for Palestinian refugees in Syria and the occupied Palestinian territories. Mr |
2016-05-12 | View |
Clashes between the Opposition factions and Groups Affiliated with ISIS near MuzareibClashes broke out yesterday south of Syria with heavy and medium weapons between the Free Army affiliated with the Syrian armed opposition and Al Mathna brigade alongside Shohadaa Al Yarmouk |
2016-05-12 | View |
Syrian Warplanes Drop 8 Explosive Barrels at the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampSyrian warplanes dropped 8 explosive barrels at the eastern cemetery, Al ISkan military area, and the vicinity of Al Abaseya farm in Khan Al Shieh camp in the western suburb |
2016-05-12 | View |
Al Nusra Proceeds in Yarmouk amid Accusations Against ISIS of Working Harmoniously with the Syrian RegimeNews from the besieged Yarmouk camp reported that Al Nusra front and Abnaa Alyarmouk movement have preceded yesterday towards the western area of the Yarmouk camp at the axes of |
2016-05-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Sit-in in front of the UNRWA's Headquarter in LebanonDozens of Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon organized a sit- in in front of the UNRWA's headquarter in Beirut, expressing anger regarding UNRWA's policy, since UNRWA decreased its |
2016-05-11 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Arrest a Palestinian Mother at a Checkpoint in Damascus SuburbThe Syrian Security forces arrested the Palestinians female refugee, Mariam Rashdan-Em Ahmed, while she was passing through Koukab checkpoint adjacent to Khan Al Shieh camp in the western suburb of |
2016-05-11 | View |
Shelling Targets the Outskirts of Khan Al Shieh Camp; the Regular Army Continues to Close All Roads16 explosive barrels targeted different areas at the outskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp in the western suburb of Damascus yesterday. The shelling came in light of the Regular Army |
2016-05-11 | View |
Mortar Shells Target Deraa Camp South of SyriaA number of heavy mortar shells targeted different areas of Deraa camp south of Syria the day before yesterday, causing no damages. Meanwhile, residents of the camp are still suffering |
2016-05-11 | View |
A Medical Campaign for the Displaced People of Yarmouk at the Adjacent TownsCharity Commission for Relief of Palestinian People, in cooperation with the Palestine Red Crescent Society, organized a medical campaign under the title "First Medical Week." The campaign aims to |
2016-05-10 | View |
Continuous Clashes between ISIS and Al Nusra in Yarmouk, and Delay the Entry of UNRWA aid IndefinitelyIn the south of the capital Damascus, violent clashes and mutual sniping broke out in the Yarmouk between members of ISIS and members of Al Nusra Front, for 33 days |
2016-05-10 | View |
The Regular Army still Targets Zakia-Khan Al Shieh Road Causing 3 DeathsThe regular army continues to target the only road remaining to the residents of Khan Al Shieh camp in the western suburb of Damascus on a daily basis, where three |
2016-05-10 | View |
Activists Accuse Al Quds Brigade of being Responsible of 52 Palestinian VictimsActivists and residents of Neirab camp in Aleppo accused the so-called al-Quds Brigade, the pro-Syrian regime, of recruiting the residents of the camp and involving them in battles against armed |
2016-05-10 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Refugee Discusses the Master's Thesis through Skype after being Prevented from Entering LebanonThe Palestinian Syrian refugee, Ahmed Al Shaaby, a student at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the Islamic University in Lebanon, managed to obtain Master degree of Financial |
2016-05-09 | View |
Palestinians of Europe Conference Calls for Neutralizing the Palestinians Camps in Syria, and to Ensure the Humanitarian Aid FlowThe closing statement of the Palestinians of Europe 14th Conference, which was held on May 7 in the Swedish city of Malmo under the slogan "The Diaspora Palestinians are the |
2016-05-09 | View |
Violent Clashes at the Vicinity of Nairab Camp in AleppoViolent clashes broke out yesterday at Nairab camp in Aleppo south of Syria between the Regular Army alongside Alquds brigades and the armed opposition forces. Meanwhile, the Syrian warplanes targeted |
2016-05-09 | View |
A Palestinian from Al Quds Brigades Died at Al Zahraa Area in AleppoThe Palestinian refugee, Mohammed Rida Samara, a fighter of Al Quds Brigades affiliated at the Syrian Regime, died due to wounds he attained in an explosion that targeted a group |
2016-05-09 | View |
Activists Launch Hashtag 'Khan Al Shieh Suffocates' to Highlight their Dire ConditionsPalestinian activists launched hashtag #Khan_AlShieh_Suffocates to highlight the dire situation in Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees in the western suburb of Damascus, after the repeated targeting of the |
2016-05-09 | View |
Afaq Center Starts a Psychological Support Course for the Palestinians of Syria Students at Wadi Al ZinaAfaq Educational Center announced the beginning of a number of psychological support courses for the Palestinian Syrian and the Syrian refugees who are displaced from Syria at Wadi Al Zina |
2016-05-08 | View |
Educational Courses for the Palestinians of Syria Students at Nahr Al Barid CampIn Lebanon, the Palestinians of Syria Teachers' League implemented an intensive course for the middle school students of the Palestinians of Syria who are displaced at Nahr Al Barid camp |
2016-05-08 | View |
PLA Compulsory Military Service, a Nightmare Bothers the Palestinian Youth in SyriaThe Palestinian youth in Syria have been facing difficult choices by the compulsory recruitment and the continuing prosecution for the so-called military service. The youth were forced either to escape |
2016-05-08 | View |
Confusion and Panic in Khan Al Shieh Camp after the Closure of the Only RoadA state of panic prevailed in Khan Al Shieh camp, the western Ghouta of Damascus, after the Syrian Army at Al Darkhiba and" 137" regiment continued targeting the only road |
2016-05-08 | View |
Deteriorating humanitarian Conditions in Yarmouk due to Clashes and SiegeThe Syrian Regime and the affiliated Palestinian groups are still imposing siege over the Yarmouk camp, cut off power and water, prevented the entry of food and medical materials, and |
2016-05-08 | View |
A Palestinian Died by a Sniper Shot in YarmoukThe Palestinian refugee, Imad Dabour, died by a sniper shot in the Yarmouk camp during clashes between AL Nusra and ISIS, raising the number of the Palestinian refugees, who died |
2016-05-08 | View |
AGPS Carries out an Art Exhibition about the Palestinians of Syria Suffering within the Activities of the Palestinians of Europe 14th ConferenceThe AGPS carried out an art exhibition yesterday at the Swedish city of Malmo. The exhibition included a group of photos that highlighted the suffering of the Palestinian refugees in |
2016-05-08 | View |
Palestinian Institutions Organize an Evening to Commemorate Palestinian Prisoners' DayPalestine Charity Committee, Jenin Scout, and Jenin sports club in the town of Yalda south of Damascus organized an evening to commemorate Palestinian Prisoners Day and the memory of Palestine |
2016-05-07 | View |
Palestinian Refugees at Deraa and Muzareeb Concern of the Ongoing AssassinationsIn southern Syria, a situation of growing concern among Palestinian refugees in general, and in Muzeireeb especially, due to the increasing pace of assassinations rate, which was described by a |
2016-05-07 | View |
137 Regiment Opens Fire at Zakia-Khan Al Shieh CampIn Damascus western suburb, the AGPS correspondent in Khan Al Shieh camp reported that the Syrian regime forces stationed at the regiment 137 closed the road between Khan Al Shieh |
2016-05-07 | View |
A PFGC Member Died during Clashes at the Yarmouk CampThe Palestinian refugee, Basil Mahmoud Al Haja, a PFGC member, died due to wounds he attained several days ago in the Yarmouk camp during the clashes that broke out between |
2016-05-07 | View |
ISIS and Al Nusra Accused of Following Systematic Policy of Burning the Yarmouk Houses, and Activists Demand the Free World to InterveneClashes that erupted in the Yarmouk refugee camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus between ISIS and Al Nusra Front resulted in the burning of many homes, and caused several |
2016-05-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 05\05\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-05-06 | View |
Helicopters Raid on the Outskirts of Khan Al Shieh CampThe Syrian warplanes launched a number of raids on the ourskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp western of Damascus where the warplanes targeted Al Salam highway, Al Villat Street, and |
2016-05-06 | View |
Clashes and Bombing between ISIS and AL Nusra in YarmoukIn South of the Syrian capital, Damascus, violent clashes and mutual sniping broke out in the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian Refugees between ISIS and AL Nusra front. A resident reported |
2016-05-06 | View |
Three Refugees Died in Syria, two in Gouta and one in YarmoukThe two Palestinian refugees, Ahmed Sha'ban Shehada from Al Sbeina camp and Ahmed Yousid Nassar who were fighting alongside the Syrian Regime, died during clashes with the Opposition Military |
2016-05-06 | View |
ISIS Arrests a PLA Soldier North of TadmurISIS arrested the Palestinian Refugee Bara' Zuheer Abu Edrees, a PLA soldier, during clashes that broke out between the Regular Army alongside the PLA and ISIS north east of Tadmur |
2016-05-06 | View |
AGPS Statistical Report: 407 Palestinians Died while Fighting alongside the Syrian Regime ForcesThe AGPS confirmed that 407 Palestinian refugees died while fighting alongside the Syrian Regime forces. The AGPS published a statistical report on the beginning of May 2016, which indicated that |
2016-05-05 | View |
Turkey Obliges Palestinians and Syrians to Obtain Travel Permits for Moving among CitiesThe AGPS received many messages demanding the AGPS to highlight the unstable legal situation faced by the Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Turkey, especially in terms of the requirement of |
2016-05-05 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Arrest the Palestinian Refugee, Zeiad Awad, from Muzareeb CompoundSyrian security forces arrested the Palestinian refugee, Ziad Awad, 43 years from Muzareeb compound southern Syria, when he went to receive his salary from Daraa camp, noting that the AGPS |
2016-05-05 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies while Helping Injuries in AleppoThe Palestinian refugee, Ibraheem Abu Shaqra, who was born in 1989, from Yarmouk, died due to wounds he attained while helping injuries in Aleppo city, raising the number of Palestinian |
2016-05-05 | View |
The AGPS Reflects the Suffering of the Palestinians of Syria in the Palestinians of Europe 14th ConferenceThe AGPS participates in the activities of the Palestinians of Europe 14th conference, to be held in 7 May at Malmo City in Sweden, as it seeks to reflect the |
2016-05-05 | View |
81 Palestinians Died outside Syria till the End of Last AprilsAGPS documentation and monitoring team has documented the names of 81 Palestinian refugees who died outside of Syria, including 15 refugees in Egypt, 21 refugees in Lebanon, 17 refugees in |
2016-05-04 | View |
Intensive Course for the Palestinians of Syria Student at Nahr Al Barid CampIn Lebanon, the Palestinians of Syria Teachers League, in cooperation with the Students' Committee of the Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon, carried out an intensive course for the ninth |
2016-05-04 | View |
Turkey Releases a Palestinian Refugee from Al Nairab Camp after 6 Months of DetentionThe Turkish authorities released the Palestinian refugee, Mohammed Qablawi, from Al Nairab camp after being detained for several months. He was arrested with three other refugees by the Interpol several |
2016-05-04 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Release a Resident from Khan Dannon CampThe Syrian regime released the Palestinian refugee, Wesam Jumaa, who is from Khan Dannon camp in Damascus suburb, yesterday, after he was detained for about a month. The Syrian security |
2016-05-04 | View |
Shelling, Clashes, and Sniping among All Conflict Parties at the Yarmouk CampClashes and sniping are still continuous between ISIS and Al Nusra, while residents confirmed that ISIS managed to impose control over many areas was controlled by Al Nusra, which became |
2016-05-04 | View |
22 Palestinian Syrian Refugees Died during Last AprilThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that 22 Palestinian refugees died during last April, including 10 refugees died by a gunshot, 5 refugees died due to shelling, a refugee |
2016-05-04 | View |
Free Surgeries for the Palestinian Syrian and the Syrian Children in LebanonThe Qatari Red Crescent, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society- Lebanon region- the Palestinian's children relief, and the Syrian American Medical Society announced the start of accepting free of charge |
2016-05-03 | View |
Announcement about the Start of Updating Data of the Palestinians of Syria Displaced in Ein Al Hilwa CampIn Lebanon, the Union of Islamic relief organizations announced the start of data update for the displaced Palestinian Syrians living in Ein Al Hilwa refugee camp, and who are registered |
2016-05-03 | View |
Targeting Zakia Khan Al Shieh Road in Light of escalating Suffering among ResidentsThe AGPS correspondent in Khan Al Shieh camp reported that a large number of youth are unemployed and always waiting for aid, for the fact that the majority are living |
2016-05-03 | View |
People of Yarmouk in Solidarity with People of Aleppo under the title of "Aleppo is Yarmouk"Under the title "Aleppo is Yarmouk," A number of activists in the besieged Yarmouk refugee camp implemented a sit-in to show their solidarity with the people of Aleppo yesterday |
2016-05-03 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies due to shelling at Al Sad road Southern SyriaThe 19-year-Palestinian refugee, Khaled Yaser Al Hammad, died due to wounds after the Syrian regime targeted Al Sad road, which is inhabited with Palestinian families, in Deraa city southern of |
2016-05-03 | View |
The AGPS issues a Statistical Report about the Palestinian Syrian Victims, Detainees, and Displaced people till March 2016The AGPS issued a a documentary report entitled "detailed statistics for the Palestinian Syrian victims, detainees, and displaced refugees since March 2011, the beginning of events in Syria, until the |
2016-05-03 | View |
Honoring Ceremony for the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon in the Occasion of World Labor DayIn Lebanon, the Palestinians of Syria Workers League held an honoring ceremony sponsored by the International Campaign to preserve the Palestinian identity. The ceremony was held in order to honor |
2016-05-02 | View |
Inhabitants of Al Aedein Camp in Homs Complain of High Security ProceduresMeanwhile, residents of Al Aedein camp complain of the abusive practices of the Regular Army, who deliberately closed all exists and entrances of the camp except for the main entrance |
2016-05-02 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies after Leaving Yarmouk for Treatment at a Hospital in DamascusIn Damascus; the Palestinian refugee, Ammar Rashied Rayyan, died after leaving the Yarmouk camp, which is besieged for more than 1112 consecutive days. The refugee left the camp heading to |
2016-05-02 | View |
Unexploded Missiles that Targeted Khan Al Shieh Camp Avoid Residents of a Potential MassacreWarplanes targeted scattered areas at Khan Al Shieh Camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus suburb yesterday with a number of missiles. Some missiles did not explode which avoided the residents |
2016-05-02 | View |
All Neighboring Countries Continue Hindering the Entry of Palestinian Syrians into its Lands.The neighboring countries are still preventing the entry of the Palestinian Syrian refugees to its territory, in spite of the poor security situation in Syria, and despite putting the lives |
2016-05-01 | View |
Deteriorated Living and Health Situation in the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusOn the other hand, the health situation in the Yarmouk camp is still deteriorated, where frequent shelling and continuous siege imposed by the regular army and PFGC groups for the |
2016-05-01 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Arrest Refugees from Khan Dannon Camp in Damascus SuburbThe Syrian security forces arrested two refugees yesterday evening, Waseem Jumaa and Qasim Jeryan from Khan Dannon Camp in Damascus suburb. The camp is tightly controlled by the Syrian regime |
2016-05-01 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Eastern Outskirts of Khan Al Shieh CampWarplanes dropped eight explosive barrels at scattered areas east of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb. Meanwhile, the regular army checkpoints continue closing all roads connecting the camp and |
2016-05-01 | View |
Sharp Reversal in the Education Level in Al Aedin Camp in Homs due to the Deteriorated Security SituationIn Al Aedin camp in Homs education level witnessed a sharp reversal due to many factors such as the immigration of the experienced teachers due to the deteriorated security situation |
2016-04-30 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon continue their protest against UNRWA Deduction of ServicesThe Palestinians of Syria refugees in Lebanon participated in a public set-in on Friday in front of the UNRWA headquarter in Beirut, as to protest on the UNRWA services deduction |
2016-04-30 | View |
Artillery Shells Target the Western Parts of Khan Al Sheih CampIn Damascus Suburb, the western parts of Khan Al Sheih were exposed to bombing which didn’t lead to casualties amongst residents. The residents of Khan Al Sheih camp renewed their |
2016-04-30 | View |
Amid Separate Clashes, ISIS adds more of Earth Mounds in the Vicinity of Al-Malekiya School at Yarmouk CampThe AGPS correspondent in the Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Damascus insured that ISIS members added more of earth mounds in the vicinity of Al-Malkeiya School at Yarmouk camp |
2016-04-30 | View |
Distributing Summer Clothes to Displaced Palestinian Syrian Families in Naher Albared campThe Palestinians of Syrian Committee in Lebanon, in cooperation with Al Taqwa Committee, distributed summer clothes, on Wednesday, 27 April at Al Taqwa mosque hall, to a number of Palestinian |
2016-04-29 | View |
Injuries among the PLA due to Clashes with ISIS in Eastern GoutaViolent clashes broke out in the eastern Ghouta in Damascus suburb between the PLA members and ISIS at the sides of Tashreen thermal plants at Haran Al Awameed. The clashes |
2016-04-29 | View |
12% of Palestinian victims who Died in Der'aa Governorate were ChildrenThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team revealed that 12% of the Palestinian victims, who died since the beginning of events at Deraa camp, are minor children, equivalent to 40 children |
2016-04-29 | View |
Violent Clashes and Sniping Continue between ISIS and Al Nusra Front in YarmoukYarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, witnessed a state of tension and lawlessness in the light of the continued clashes and cases of sniping and mutual between elements "ISIS" on |
2016-04-29 | View |
A Missile Targets the University City in Aleppo Injuring a Number of Residents of Handarat CampThe AGPS correspondent reported that there is a number of Hendarat residents were injured following a mortar shell that targeted the Ninth Building Unit in the University City near opposite |
2016-04-29 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria in Gaza Face very Cruel Living SituationIn Gaza Strip, after the Palestinians of Syria escaped from the ongoing war in Syria, they face the harsh and cruel life in Gaza where they suffer from miserable economic |
2016-04-28 | View |
The Displaced Palestinian Families to Eastern Areas of Damascus Suffer of Increasing Economic CrisesIn the same context, hundreds of Palestinian families, who were displaced from their camps due to siege and bombing to Al Dakhaneyya Area, Al Kabas Area and Dwela East of |
2016-04-28 | View |
Al Raml Camp Residents in Lathekia Complain of the Continuous Raids and Inspection CampaignsThe residents of Al Raml camp at lathekia complain from the continuous raids and arrest campaigns, where the Syrian Security forces inspects the houses of the camp once in a |
2016-04-28 | View |
Bombing Targets Al-Nairab Camp Vicinity in AleppoThe vicinity of Al Nairab camp in Aleppo was exposed to bombing with mortar shells, where a shell was fallen behind the Culture Center, which was changed to be a |
2016-04-28 | View |
UNRWA Declares the beginning of Financial Aid Distribution to the Palestinians of Syria RefugeesThe UNRWA declared its intension to distribute financial aid for the second round of 2016 to the Palestinians of Syria refugees beginning from 2/5/2016 and ends in 23/6/2016. The UNRWA |
2016-04-27 | View |
Al Sbeina Camp Residents Renewed their Demand to Return Back to their Houses and Properties after 900 days of DisplacementAfter 900 days of displacement from Al Sbeina camp, activists, dignitaries, and residents of the camp renewed their demand to return back to their houses and properties. They also mentioned |
2016-04-27 | View |
15 Explosive Barrels Targeted the Vicinity of Khan Al Sheih Camp in Damascus SuburbOn the other hand, the number of the explosive barrels that targeted the vicinity of Khan Al Sheih camp in Damascus suburb on Monday and Tuesday reached about 15 barrels |
2016-04-27 | View |
The AGPS Statistical Report: 14% of the Palestinian Victims in Syria are FemalesThe AGPS Documentation and Monitoring Team clarified that 14% of the Palestinian victims who died during the ongoing war in Syria are females, where 451 female victims died between 2011 |
2016-04-27 | View |
A Palestinian from Yarmouk Wins the First-Rank in Stavanger International Chess Championship in SwedenThe Palestinian refugee “Ahmed Sabaa Abd-Alhafez” who emigrated from the Yarmok camp to Sweden won the International Stavanger Chess Championship in Sweden which took place in Stavanger City in Norway |
2016-04-26 | View |
Palestinian Families in Cyber city in Jordan are in Continuous SufferingIn Cybercity in Jordan, Palestinian refugees suffer from miserable humanitarian situation because of the negligence of international organizations and human rights organizations, where it is recently recorded about 175 Palestinian |
2016-04-26 | View |
"Rajein 4" Campaign Distributes Food Packages to the Yarmouk Residents at Yalda AreaWithin -Rajeen Campaign- and after the census carried out by the Commission for relief work, Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development continued to distribute food baskets to the displaced families |
2016-04-26 | View |
People of Al Nairab Camp in Aleppo Suffer of High Prices and Greedy TradersIn northern Syria, People in Al-Nairab Camp - as well as the other Palestinian camps in Syria –suffer from the high prices, heating, flour and the greedy traders who monopolize |
2016-04-26 | View |
Airstrikes on Al-Sad Neighborhood at Deraa Camp Causing Civilian CasualtiesThe Syrian Army targeted Southern Syria mainly “Deraa” and “Al-Sad Street” with land-to-land Fel-Missile in which many Palestinian refugees and displaced people live – with– Land Surface Missile- and Mortar |
2016-04-26 | View |
A Six-Month Baby Killed and more than 12 Injuries in an Artillery Shelling on Khan Al-Shieh CampThe AGPS correspondent reported that a six-month baby (Omar Abo Hamda ) has been killed and at least 12 people were wounded in an artillery shelling on Khan Al Shieh |
2016-04-26 | View |
Thousands wounded and more than 3200 victims since the beginning of War in SyriaMonitoring and documentation team at the Aztion group pointed out, it has been documented (3212), a victim of Palestinian refugees Syrians have died from different places in Syria, where he |
2016-04-25 | View |
A Solidarity sit-in with the Yarmouk People at Ain Al Hilwa Camp South of LebanonThe Socio-cultural Society "Nashit" and Albasma Club Basma organized a sit-in at Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in Sidon, southern Lebanon to show solidarity with the people of the Yarmouk refugee |
2016-04-25 | View |
The Charity Commission Distributes in-kind Aid to a Number of Palestinian Families in DamascusThe Charity Commission for the Relief of Palestinian people, under its relief project "Our people are our responsibility," distributed new clothes to a number of Palestinian families in Damascus |
2016-04-25 | View |
Al-Jalil Forces: A New Palestinian Faction fights alongside the Syrian regimeActivists reported news to the AGPS of forming a new Palestinian armed faction called "Galilee forces," the military wing of Shabab Al Awda Group led by a displaced young |
2016-04-25 | View |
Explosive barrels Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp, more than 152 were killed according to AGPSIn Damascus Western Suburb, Syrian warplanes targeted the surrounding farms of Khan Al Shieh camp yesterday with 6 explosive barrels, as the shrapnel fell down at the surrounding houses in |
2016-04-25 | View |
People of Al Aedein Camp in Homs Concerns of the Syrian Security Practices and the Systematic arrests and RaidsPeople of Al Aedeen Camp in Aleppo live in horror and tension because of the daily raids by Syrian Security Forces. The AGPS reporter confirmed that Political and Military Forces |
2016-04-25 | View |
Delay of interviewing asylum increases the suffering of the refugees in SwedenIn Sweden, where most of the Palestinian Syrian refugees complain of delays in asylum procedures, where most of them wait for indefinite periods after the Swedish immigration department stopped scheduling |
2016-04-24 | View |
Syrian security releases two refugees and continues to arrest 186 others from Al Aedein camp in HomsThe Syrian Security has released two Palestinian refugee from Al Aedein camp in Homs, they are: The young man, "Noureddine Qudsi - Abu Mohammed," and the young man, "Ibrahim |
2016-04-24 | View |
Accusations against UNRWA of easing the arrest of Palestinian refugees by the Syrian security in DeraaA number of Palestinian refugees in southern Syria accused UNRWA in the city of Deraa of helping the Syrian security forces to arrest the Palestinian refugees, especially from the people |
2016-04-24 | View |
AGPS statistic report: at least 200 Palestinian Child died during the war in SyriaThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team documented the death of at least 200 Palestinian children as a result of the ongoing war in Syria, pointing out that Statistics will be |
2016-04-24 | View |
The Palestinian Syrian Refugees in Germany Complain the Delays of the Residency ProceduresThe Palestinian Syrian refugees, who managed to reach Germany, complain of the late issuance of residency which takes in some cases, more than eight months, the thing that reflected negatively |
2016-04-23 | View |
The Syrian Security Carries out Inspection Campaigns in Al Aedin Camp in HomsThe AGPS correspondent reported that the Syrian security carries out continuous inspection campaigns at Al Aedein camp in Homs, searching for Palestinian and Syrian refugees who are at the age |
2016-04-23 | View |
Wounds among civilian residents of Al Wafedin camp in Damascus Suburb due to MissilesAl Wafedin camp in Damascus Suburb was exposed to bombing with mortar shells which led to a number of injuries among civilians and manipulations in properties, where the Palestinian families |
2016-04-23 | View |
Destroying around 70% of Der’aa, Handarat, and Al Sbeina and about 40% of Yarmouk BuildingsThe Syrian Regime continues to target the Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria with warplanes, tanks, rockets, explosive barrels, and mortar shells which led to a big destruction to properties and |
2016-04-23 | View |
Distributing Some Food Aid to the Palestinian Families in Al Husseneia and Kherbet Al Sheyab in Damascus SuburbThe Palestine Charity Commission for the Relief of the Palestinian People distributed, within its project , which is titled as “ Our Families, Our Responsibility”, food parcels to the Palestinian refugees |
2016-04-22 | View |
The Palestine House in Netherland Organizes a Solidarity Set-In with the Palestinian Camps in SyriaThe Palestinian organizations in Netherland and the Dutch organization, which are advocating for the cause of Palestine, in partnership with the Palestine House organization organized a solidarity set-in with the |
2016-04-22 | View |
81 Palestinians of Syria Died outside of Syria till March 2016The AGPS Documentation and Monitoring team documented 81 Palestinian Syrian refugees died out of Syria; 15 died in Egypt, 12 died in Lebanon, 17 died in Libya, 8 died in |
2016-04-22 | View |
The Suffering of Displaced People of Handarat camp Continues under Violent Clashes between the Regime and the Opposition GroupsIn Aleppo Suburb, the suffering of the Palestinian refugees, who were displaced from Handarat camp, continues since 1089 days respectively due to the control of the military Syrian Opposition over |
2016-04-22 | View |
A number of Explosive Barrels Target Parts of Khan Al Sheih CampIn Damascus eastern Suburb, the Syrian warplanes targeted the farms and towns near Khan Al Shieh camp with a number of explosive barrels at Skaik vicinity, Al Reda Street, and |
2016-04-22 | View |
Explosive Bomb Targets a Car at Al Muzareeb Compound in DeraaThe AGPS correspondent reported that a horrible voice of explosion rocked Al Muzareeb town in Der’aa yesterday, which injured two people and resulted in material damages in houses and properties |
2016-04-22 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Protest in front of UNRWA Headquarter in Al Beqa’In Lebanon, dozens of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon participated in the public protest which was held on 19/4/2016 in front of the UNRWA Headquarter in Telbaya-Al Beqa’ so as |
2016-04-21 | View |
The Palestinian Refugee, Maher Nabeel Raqati, Missed in Qudsia Area in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian refugee, Maher Nabeel Raqati, was missed in Qudseya area in Damascus Suburb on 15/10/2013 and no news about him to determine his destiny till the moment. It is |
2016-04-21 | View |
Distributing Some Relief Aid to the Residents of Yarmouk Camp through Yalda and BabelaThe Charity Commission for Palestinian People Relief distributed about 500 food rations and about 1000 bread packs to the residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Yelda and Bebla |
2016-04-21 | View |
Artillery Shelling Targets the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbIn Damascus Eastern Suburb, the Artilleries of the 137 regiment of the Regular Army continued to target the surrounding areas of Khan Al Shieh camp, where they targeted Nestla Street |
2016-04-21 | View |
ISIS Controls the Big Part of Yarmouk Camp South of DamascusNews from the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees insured that ISIS controlled wide areas of the camp after the expulsion of Al Nusra front from many locations. According to an |
2016-04-21 | View |
The Stranded Refugees on the Greece Macedonian Borders: our Children's life is in DangerDozens of stranded Palestinian Syrian families in the Greece Macedonian borders renewed their appeal through AGPS for all relief and human rights organizations to immediately interfere to put an end |
2016-04-21 | View |
UNRWA Filled the ATM Cards of the Palestinians of Syria in LebanonUNRWA in Lebanon filled the ATM Cards of the displaced Palestinians of Syria refugees in Lebanon, they provided 100 USD for rent allowance for each Palestinian refugee family from Syria |
2016-04-20 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Participate in launching the Activities of Entemaa CampaignIn Lebanon, dozens of the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon and the concerned civil work committees participated in a press conference to launch the international campaign activities to maintain and |
2016-04-20 | View |
Under the Title “ Our Family, Our Responsibility” the Charity Organization launches its Project to Relief the Palestinians in SyriaUnder the title “Our Families, Our Responsibility” the Charity organization launched its project to relief the Palestinians in Syria. According to a member of the campaign that in the first |
2016-04-20 | View |
Jafra Continues to Provide its Services to the Displaced Residents of Yarmouk Camp in the Neighboring TownsJafra organization continues providing its services to the displaced residents of Yarmouk camps in Yelda, Bebla, and Bait Sahem besides Yarmouk. The team also cleaned the streets of those areas |
2016-04-20 | View |
Big numbers of rats spread in the streets of Al Husayneyya camp, And forms a big threat to the lives of the residents.In Damascus Suburb, big numbers of rats were spread out in the streets of Al Husayneyya camp in Damascus Suburb which forms a big threat to the lives of the |
2016-04-20 | View |
Clashes and Bombing Increase the Suffering of the Palestinian Families who Live in Ein Thekr Town in Western of Der’aa SuburbThe AGPS correspondent reported that violent clashes broke out on the parts of Ein Thekr in western Der’aa Suburb, where a big number of Palestinian families live there, between Al |
2016-04-20 | View |
Distributing Financial Aid to the Palestinians of Syria in TurkeyWithin the Campaign “Daffeni 3” the Islamic Association for Orphans and Needy People Relief of the 48 Palestinians provided financial aid to the displaced Palestinian of Syria families in southern |
2016-04-19 | View |
A Call for Appeal Launched by a Palestinian Syrian Refugee to Find his Missing Family in GermanyThe Palestinian Syrian Refugee Abdel Wahab Hussine Yahiya launched a call through the AGPS to all human rights organizations, ICRC, and Civil organizations to immediately interfere to find his missing |
2016-04-19 | View |
Detaining a resident from Al Nairab Camp During Fighting Against the Opposition Military GroupsIn the northern of Syria , the Opposition military groups in Aleppo declared the detention of the Palestinian refugee Khalid Musa “Abu Khareef” from the residents of Al Nairab camp in |
2016-04-19 | View |
AGPS Launches its Documentation Account on OXIMITY International NetworkIn the margin of its work to convey the suffering of the Palestinians of Syria to the various media outlets and the Human Rights centers, AGPS launched its documentation account |
2016-04-19 | View |
One of Yarmouk Camp Residents was Sniped and Killed, and News about ISIS Execution of a Child after its Control on New Neighborhoods in Yarmouk CampThe Palestinian Refugee Samer Waleed Ghannam died yesterday due to a wound he attained in the bombing that targeted Yarmouk camp for Palestinian Refugees southern of Damascus, where the besieged |
2016-04-19 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria Strained at the Macedonian Borders Demands the European Governments to Receive themThe Palestinian Syrian refugees trapped at the Macedonian Greek border called on the international organizations, human rights organizations, and the PLO to intervene in order to help them and put |
2016-04-18 | View |
Al Khatab Family Appeals through the AGPS for Release, after 50 Days of Detention at Ataturk AirportIn Turkey, the Palestinian Syrian family of Khattab appealed, through the AGPS, the of the Palestinian Embassy in Turkey, the Palestinian factions, Hamas Movement, the General Authority for Refugees of |
2016-04-18 | View |
A Palestinian Female Refugee Dies Due to the Shelling between ISIS and Opposition at Saham Al Jawlan areaThe 43-Palestinian-refugee, Kifah Em Abdulrahman, died due to artillery shelling during the mutual clashes between Shohadaa Al Yarmouk Group affiliated to ISIS and the Opposition armed groups at Saham Al |
2016-04-18 | View |
Helicopters Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp with a Number of Explosive BarrelsWarplanes dropped a number of explosive barrels at the surrounding farms of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus western suburb, Al Rida Street, the vicinity of Skeik neighborhood, and Al |
2016-04-18 | View |
The AGPS Demands the Release of Hundreds of Palestinian Detainees, and Activists Launch Electronic Solidarity CampaignIn the Palestinian Prisoners Day, the AGPS called the Syrian regime the release and disclosure of hundreds of Palestinian detainees who are considered unaccounted for, stressing that what is going |
2016-04-18 | View |
Egyptian Authorities Continue Detaining Two Palestinian Syrian Refugees; Including a Heart PatientFamilies of the Palestinian refugees, Fadi Sharief Hawarna, 47 years, and Alaa Abdulwahab Durgham, 24 years, renewed their appeal through the AGPS for the Egyptian authorities, the Palestinian embassy in |
2016-04-17 | View |
Accusations against Groups Affiliated to the Syrian Regime and Iran of Recruiting Residents of Khan Dannon Camp to Fight Against the OppositionActivists and a number of residents from Khan Dannoun camp in Damascus suburb accused associations and groups affiliated with the Syrian regime and Iran, of enticing people and recruiting them |
2016-04-17 | View |
Four Raids by the Syrian Regime Warplanes at the Outskirts of Khan Al Shieh CampThe Syrian regime sukhoi warplanes launched four raids on the outskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugee west of the capital Damascustowards Al Salam highway and Al Zohour |
2016-04-17 | View |
Four Palestinians Die in Syria; Three in Yarmouk and One in Deraa Camp""Hisham Zawawi," a member of the Civil Council in the Yarmouk refugee camp died due to a sniper shot, believed that the source of firing is ISIS members in |
2016-04-17 | View |
Italian Coast Guard rescues hundreds of immigrants off its coastItalian activists confirmed that the Italian Coast Guard rescued hundreds of illegal immigrants over the past few days. The immigrants launched from the Egyptian and Libyan shores. The boats from |
2016-04-16 | View |
Ongoing clashes in the vicinity of Handarat camp in Aleppo amid accusations against "al-Quds Brigade" of recruiting childrenIn Aleppo, violent clashes are still continuous in the vicinity of Handarat camp between the Syrian armed opposition groups on the one hand and the forces of the regular army |
2016-04-16 | View |
UNRWA Calls the conflict parties to stop what it called the hostilities in the Yarmouk refugee camp in DamascusSpokesman of UNRWA, Chris Gunness, expressed concern about the humanitarian consequences of the violent armed conflict between the extremist armed groups inside the Yarmouk since the sixth of April. Gunness |
2016-04-16 | View |
A young man dies in the Yarmouk camp, and another one and a child injured by a sniper shotAccording to reports received from the besieged Yarmouk camp, the Palestinian young man, "Malik Usman" died today by sniper shot in the camp. The young man, "Mohammed Diab" was shot |
2016-04-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria; Numbers and Statistics till 15\04\2016:15500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Jordan 42.500 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon 6000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Egypt, according to the UNRWA statistics till July |
2016-04-16 | View |
Palestinians of Europe 14th Conference: Palestinians of Syria is the Most Important Issues on the Conference AgendaThe organizers of Palestinians of Europe 14th Conference confirmed that the conference will give the Palestinians of Syria issue special attention, because of the tragedy and suffering that they are |
2016-04-15 | View |
A Released Detainee Confirms the Death of a Refugee due to Torture in the Syrian Regime's PrisonsA released detainee, who refused to reveal his name for fear of the regime's brutality, confirmed that a Palestinian young man from the Yarmouk refugee camp from Al Shihabi |
2016-04-15 | View |
Artillery and Missile Strikes Target Handarat Camp in AleppoIn northern Syria, the Syrian regime forces violently targeted Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo with artillery and rocket shelling coincided with violent clashes between the Syrian armed opposition |
2016-04-15 | View |
Activists Launch Campaign "Save the Yarmouk of Genocide "amid Continuing Clashes for 8 Consecutive DaysPalestinian activists launched an electronic campaign titled "Save the Yarmouk refugee camp of Genocide" addresses the Human Rights Watch organization demanding urgent and immediate intervention to save the Yarmouk camp |
2016-04-15 | View |
The Greece-Macedonian Borders still Closed, and the Border Guards Repel Refugees with Gas BombsGreek and Macedonian authorities continue to close their borders against thousands of refugees who try to reach Europe fleeing wars in their home countries. In a new twist, dozens of |
2016-04-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Children at Rihaneya Participate in the Activities of Intimaa CampaignDozens of Palestinians of Syria children, who are displaced in Rihaneya city southwest Turkey, participated in the Fun Day, organized by the International Campaign to preserve the Palestinian identity "Intimaa" |
2016-04-14 | View |
The Syrian Security Releases a Palestinian Female Refugee from Khan Al Shieh CampSyrian security released the female Palestinian refugee "Aida Saleh Awad" from Khan Al Shieh camp, after she was detained for about a year and a month. It should be noted |
2016-04-14 | View |
A Number of Houses Burnt in Yarmouk Due to Clashes between ISIS and NusraThe ongoing clashes between members of ISIS and Al Nusra at the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus resulted in the burning of a number of homes at Jaouna neighborhood the |
2016-04-14 | View |
The AGPS Warns of a New Humanitarian Crisis in the Yarmouk CampRegarding the suffering of the Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugee south of the Syrian capital, Damascus, since the beginning of the second week of April 2016, by the frantic attempts |
2016-04-14 | View |
For 887 Days Respectively, the Regular Army Prevents People of Sbeina Camp from Returning to their HomesThe regular army and some affiliated Palestinian groups continue to prevent residents of Sbeina camp to return to their homes for 887 days, after being forced to leave because of |
2016-04-13 | View |
Five Victims from the Yarmouk Refugee Camp Died since the Beginning of AprilThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that five Palestinian refugees from the Yarmouk refugee camp died since the beginning of this April, including two refugees have died due to |
2016-04-13 | View |
Press Briefing on the Situation in the Yarmouk Refugee CampA press briefing about the latest developments in the Yarmouk refugee camp. The briefing addressed the latest developments related to the field and the humanitarian situation inside the camp, where |
2016-04-13 | View |
People of Yarmouk Appeals Demanding Cessation of Hostilities, a Safe Corridor for Civilians, and Re-pumping of WaterThe remaining residents of the Yarmouk camp launched an urgent appeal yesterday demanding each of ISIS and Al Nusra Front to stop fighting for 6 hours so as civilians, who |
2016-04-13 | View |
The Syrian Security Systematically Displaces the Residents of Al Aedein Camp in HomsPalestinian militants accused the Syrian security services of following the systematic displacement policy against people of Al Aedein camp for Palestinian refugees in Homs, through raids and inspections of homes |
2016-04-12 | View |
The Family of the Injured Palestinian Refugee, "Waleed Abu Raya" Appeals for his Release from the Syrian Regime PrisonsActivists and family of the Palestinian refugee "Walid Abu Raya," who is detained in the Syrian regime's prisons, appealed the Palestinian factions, the Palestinian Ambassador, and the General |
2016-04-12 | View |
Mortar Shells Target Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees South of SyriaIn southern Syria, a number of mortar shells targeted different areas of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees this morning; there were no reports of damage so far. People of |
2016-04-12 | View |
Three Palestinians Die in the Yarmouk camp amid Signs of a Humanitarian Crisis due to the Ongoing Battles between ISIS and NusraClashes between ISIS and Nusra have been ongoing for 5 consecutive days in the Yarmouk camp. Three Palestinian refugees died during these clashes; they are: Ahmed Hamdan, Mohammed Amayri, and |
2016-04-12 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in numbers and statistics Until 10 April 201615,000 Palestinian refugee from Syria in Jordan, 6,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics of July 2015. More than 71 |
2016-04-11 | View |
Activists: Fears of arrest stops 40% of Al-Hosayniya Camp residents from going back to their houses.On the other hand, activists confirmed to the AGPS that around 40 percent of the original residents of Al-Hosaiyniya camp have not return back to their houses until today. The |
2016-04-11 | View |
Syrian Security forces arrest three Palestinians in Homs Camp with a week.In Homs, the security forces of the Syrian regime have raided Al-Aydeen camp many times recently, arrested three Palestinians at least, two of them were taken from their houses “Ayman |
2016-04-11 | View |
Cutting off the road between Aleppo and Al-Nayrab Camp.In north of Syria, where Al-Ramousa Road which connects Al-Nayrab Camp to Aleppo City was cut due to sniper shots targeted civilians crossing the road back and forth. The sniping |
2016-04-11 | View |
As the Battle Intensifies Between ISIS and Al-Nusra; Residents Appeal for Opening the RoadsFor the fourth day, clashes between ISIS and Al-Nusra Front continues in the Al-Yarmuk streets where ISIS is working hard to cut supply-lines coming from the nearby Al-Qadam to Al-Nusa |
2016-04-11 | View |
PRS sufferings aggravate in Qudsayya Town.Around 6.000 Palestinian families displaced from Al-Yarmouk camp to Qusayya Town are suffering from tough living conditions, these conditions come as a result of the continuing siege imposed by |
2016-04-10 | View |
Regime’s officers extortionate relatives of detainees for information.Tens of Palestinian families have been victimized to greed and extortion by regime’s officers and officials. The extortion comes under the pretext of bringing information about Palestinian detainees, place of |
2016-04-10 | View |
Two Palestinians killed in Handarat camp.The Palestinian refugees “Mohammad Ayman Al-Khatib” and “Jamal Ahmad Mousa” were killed in clashes around Handarat camp of Aleppo. Both of the victims were conscripted in the pro-regime Al-Quds Brigades |
2016-04-10 | View |
Humanitarian Conditions Worsen On the Third Day of Clashes Inside the Al-YarmoukDrinking water crisis in Al-Yarmouk Camp is aggravating as the clashes continue between ISIS and Al-Nusra Front for the third day. Both of the fighting parties have imposed curfew, especially |
2016-04-10 | View |
Families trapped at the Turkish borders appeal to let them in.In Turkey, number of the Palestinian families trapped at the Turkish-Syrian borders appealed, through the AGPS, to help them enter Turkey peacefully. The families addressed the Palestinian Embassy in Ankara |
2016-04-09 | View |
Clashes around Handarat camp in Aleppo.In Aleppo, where the surrounding areas of Handarat camp have witnessed violent clashes between the regime’s and opposition’s forces as the former is still trying to restore control over the |
2016-04-09 | View |
A Palestinian refugee killed while fighting alongside the regime in Aleppo.The Palestinian youth “Ahmad Abu Khashaba” has been killed in clashes around Handarat Camp in Aleppo. Abu Khashaba was fighting alongside the regime’s army in a battle to restore the |
2016-04-09 | View |
Panic Among Al-Yarmouk Residents During Clashes Between ISIS and Al-NusraCivilians in the Al-Yarmouk are enduring panic and anxiety as the clashes between ISIS and Al-Nusra front continue. Many civilians were injured yesterday, a child wounded in his leg while |
2016-04-09 | View |
A PLA conscript injured in Damascus Countryside.In Eastern Gota of Damascus Countryside, the conscript “Omar Ahmad Al-Naji” from PLA was injured during clashes. Al-Naji, who is a resident of Handarat Camp in Aleppo, got his injury |
2016-04-08 | View |
Sporadic bombings targets Khan Eshieh’s outskirts.In Damascus Countryside, Khan Eshieh camp were exposed to sporadic shelling launched, according to activists, from Al-Kabousiyya hill where the regime’s troops are positioned. This shelling was followed by heavy |
2016-04-08 | View |
A Palestinian refugee killed by shelling on Al-Bab Town.The Palestinian man “Hasan Abu Allil” 37-year-old from Al-Nayrab camp was announced dead after being injured by shelling on Al-Bab town in Aleppo. This incident brings up the total number |
2016-04-08 | View |
Clashes Break Out Again in the Al-Yarmouk Between ISIS and Al-Nusra FrontAl-Yarmouk camp has witnessed mutual clashes and sniping between ISIS and Al-Nusra. Both of the fighting parties have raised blinding curtains on roads’ intersections, dug holes through the walls and |
2016-04-08 | View |
Palestinians detained on the Greek-Macedonian borders renew their appeals.In Macedonia, hundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria trapped at the Greek-Macedonian borders renewed appeals to the international human rights organizations to help them. The trapped migrants demanded to let |
2016-04-07 | View |
Lebanese Authorities still prohibiting PRS from entry.In Lebanon, many letters sent to the AGPS indicate that the Lebanese Authorities did stopped some Palestinian families at the borders and prevented them from entering the country despite holding |
2016-04-07 | View |
Clashes around Al-Nayrab Camp in Aleppo.In north of Syria, the surrounding areas of Al-Nayrab Camp witnessed clashes broke out between the regime’s army and the opposition forces. Sounds of explosions and gunshots clearly heard from |
2016-04-07 | View |
Four Conscripts Killed; Raising the Total of PLA Victims to 172Four Palestinian Syrian youth conscripted in PLA (Palestine Liberation Army) were killed yesterday, they are: “Jihad Abdul-Karim Al-Shihabi” who was killed in clashes between the regime’s army and the opposition |
2016-04-07 | View |
European Embassies appointments; obsession haunts families of reunion.Suffering of the Palestinians who migrated does not end the moment they arrive in Europe as expected. Many obstacles face Palestinians starting from the point of making the decision of |
2016-04-06 | View |
163 Palestinians from Al-Yarmouk Camp were tortured to death.The AGPS’ monitoring and documentation team announced that 163 victims from Al-Yarmouk camp were tortured to death in the regime’s prisons since the beginning of the war in Syria. This |
2016-04-06 | View |
Shelling on the eastern and western sides of Khan Eshieh camp.Khan Eshieh Camp was bombed by few mortar shells on its eastern and western neighborhoods. The AGPS’ correspondent reported that the shelling was launched from the regime’s artillery in Al-Kabousiyya |
2016-04-06 | View |
On the Palestinian Child’s Day; 196 Palestinian Children Killed in Syria in Light of Dereliction by Relevant OrganizationsOn the eve of the Palestinian Child’s Day, the AGPS confirms that Palestinian children from Syria are enduring hard living circumstances and are deprived from basic rights such as education |
2016-04-06 | View |
Palestine Charity Association holds a psychological support activity.Palestine Charity Association held, yesterday, a psychological support activity dedicated to Palestinian children of Al-Yarmouk camp who were displaced to Yalda, Biet Saham and Babbila Towns. The activity aimed to |
2016-04-05 | View |
Syrian Security still arresting the Palestinian refugee “Ali Mahmoud” for two years.The Syrian Security is still arresting the Palestinian young man “Ali Mahmoud Mahmoud” 33-year-old since 20 February 2014, from Al-Yarmouk camp, with no more information about him so far. Regarding |
2016-04-05 | View |
Palestinian Child “Mohammad Abdulaal” buried in Daraa.In Daraa, children of the camp placed flours on the grave of their fellow “Ahmad Abdulaal” who was killed by the regime’s sniper shots yesterday. Abdulaal from Daraa Camp was |
2016-04-05 | View |
Hundreds of PRS Families South of Syria Escape the Clashes Between ISIS and the OppositionThe AGPS’ correspondent reported hundreds of PRS families running away towards Al-Yarmouk Valley and other places escaping the clashes between ISIS and the opposition forces. Clashes have been intensified in |
2016-04-05 | View |
Palestinians from Syria in Ein-Elhiwel camp complain from security chaos.In Lebanon, the tragedy of around 870 families displaced from Syria emerged again after clashes broke out recently in Ein-Elhilweh camp in Lebanon. The clashes already caused death to one |
2016-04-04 | View |
Palestinian boy from Daraa Camp killed by a sniper shot.The Palestinian boy “Mohammad Abdulaal Abu Saleh” from Daraa camp killed by a gunshot of one of the regime’s snipers positioned around the area. This incident brings the total number |
2016-04-04 | View |
Palestinian refugee from Al-Yarmouk tortured to death.The Palestinian refugee “Ibrahim Mahmoud Mohammed” from Al-Yarmouk camp has been tortured to death in regime’s prisons. He was announced dead by his family yesterday after being detained for more |
2016-04-04 | View |
Ten Palestinians from Syria Killed During the Last MarchThe monitoring and documentation team of the AGPS announced, this morning, that the total victims of Palestinian refugees killed in Syria during the last month of March is 10. 4 |
2016-04-04 | View |
Palestinian Families appeal to end to their suffering in Derik Camp south of Turkey.In Turkey, where 16 Palestinian families living in Derik Camp for Syrian refugees south of the country, appealed to the humanitarian foundations to get them out of the desert camp |
2016-04-03 | View |
Palestinian refugees from Al-Dyabiya town demand to allow them to return back to their houses.The Palestinian refugees who were living in Al-Diabiya town in Damascus Countryside province, as well as other activists, demanded the so-called “Nation Reconciliation Committee” to help them get permission to |
2016-04-03 | View |
Bombing Khan Eshieh’s Al-Huda Mosque by Artillery ShellThe AGPS’ correspondent reported a bombing hit the upper floor of Al-Huda Mosque in Khan Eshieh camp, resulted in material damage and caused panic to civilian residents of the camp |
2016-04-03 | View |
Food aid distribution in Daraa south of Syria.Palestine Charity Association has distributed 200 food parcels to Palestinian families in Jillin town and its surrounding areas in Dara south of Syria. It is important to note that Palestinians |
2016-04-02 | View |
Targeting Khan Eshieh Camp’s Outskirts by At Least 12 Explosive BarrelsSyrian Regime warplanes dropped, yesterday, around 12 explosive barrels on the outskirts of Khan Eshieh Camp in Damascus Countryside. The incident caused an extreme panic to civilians who were attending |
2016-04-02 | View |
Long wait up to two years for family reunion in Sweden.In a different topic, thousands of asylum claimants in Sweden complain about the long waiting before their applications are being processed. The normal waiting for asylum cases to be processed |
2016-04-02 | View |
Around 3.000 migrants arrive in Italy from Libya within a week.In Italy, the coastguard announced the rescue of another three thousand migrants coming from Libya, but didn’t mention the nationalities. This increase of the migrants’ flow from Libya comes as |
2016-04-01 | View |
Turkish Coast Guard stops migrants’ boats across the Aegean.As part of the new Turkish-European agreement, the Turkish Coast Guard has stopped immigrants’ boats in the Aegean Sea carrying tens of refugees who were heading to Greece. The Coast |
2016-04-01 | View |
News about maintenance works to start soon in Sbiena camp.People of Sbiena camp who had been evacuated by force, live a state of anticipation with regard to unofficial news of decision allows the return. The news indicated that a |
2016-04-01 | View |
People of The Al-Yarmouk Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Palestinian Land’s DayDespite the security condition and the hard living circumstances they live in, people of the Al-Yarmouk who were displaced to Yalda Town celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Palestinian Land’s |
2016-04-01 | View |
Activists commemorate the death of Yahya Al-Hourani.Activists around the world commemorated the first anniversary of Yahya Al-Hourani, the well-known humanitarian activist who was assassinated in Al-Yarmouk camp by unknown gunmen while heading to Palestine Hospital where |
2016-03-31 | View |
Swedish campaign distributes aid to Al-Yarmouk’s people in Yalda Town.In Al-Yarmouk Camp, Palestine Charity Association in cooperation with the Jenin Scout and Sports Club, held a festival on the Land’s day under the title “Homeland’s Soil Not Exile’s Heaven” |
2016-03-31 | View |
Marathon in Yalda Town on the Land’s Day.Jafra Foundation held an activity to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Palestinian Land’s Day, the activity included planting 111 olive seedlings along the “River Road” inside the camp. The |
2016-03-31 | View |
Syrian Warplanes Drop 14 Barrels on Khan Eshieh CampThe Syrian Regime’s warplanes have dropped, this morning, 14 explosive barrels on the farms surrounding Khan Eshieh Camp, causing extreme panic and horror to civilians and children in particular. The |
2016-03-31 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Killed under tortureThe Palestinian man “Hazem Abu Ajaaj”, resident of Al-Yarmouk Camp, detained in Syrian regime’s prisons for about three years, announced dead after being tortured to death. Abu Ajaaj, father of |
2016-03-31 | View |
Palestine Charity carries out rubble-removal project in Khan Eshieh Camp.In Khan Eshieh Camp, Palestine Charity Association carried out a project to remove all the houses’ rubble off the streets, this project comes as part of the humanitarian work plan |
2016-03-30 | View |
Cultural and educational training couses to people of Al-Yarmouk Camp.Ghassan Kanafani Centre for Youth development in Yalda town south of Damascus, started a series of training and educational courses which target the displaced people of Al-Yarmouk Camp. The courses |
2016-03-30 | View |
AGPS: At least 75 Palestinian Children killed due to the siege and shelling on Al-Yarmouk Camp.In a related topic, the AGPS’ monitoring and documentation team announced that the number of Palestinian children killed inside the Al-Yarmouk camp is 75. Those children have been killed due |
2016-03-30 | View |
Regime’s Army targets Khan Eshieh Camp’s outskirts by heavy machineguns.The regime’s military troops positioned in Al-Kabousiyya Hill targeted the eastern outskirts of Khan Eshieh Camp by heavy machineguns. Al-Kabousiyya Hill is considered as “a nightmare” to the people of |
2016-03-30 | View |
A State of Despair and Frustration Amongst PRS at the Greek-Macedonian BordersHundreds of Palestinian refugees from Syria who are detained at the Greek-Macedonian borders were left in despair and frustration as their next steps and new destination is to be |
2016-03-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 28 March 201615,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More than 71,200 Palestinian Syrian refugees have arrived |
2016-03-29 | View |
Charity Association distributes schoolbooks in Wadi Al-Zieneh in Lebanon.In Lebanon, the Charity Association for the Relief of the Palestinian People, distributed 325 schoolbooks to Palestinian students of Aafaq Educational Centre. The educational center, located in Wadi Al-Zieneh town |
2016-03-29 | View |
Water cut in Al-Yarmouk Camp continues since September 2014.In Al-Yarmouk camp, the water cut continues since September 2014, residents had to collect drinking water from the surrounding areas, in other times, they had to pull water from artesian |
2016-03-29 | View |
Hospitals of Khan Eshieh Camp are still suspended.In western countryside of Damascus city, residents of Khan Eshieh Camp complain about the severe shortage of medical services, as al hospitals had been closed following the war acts affected |
2016-03-29 | View |
1244 Victims from Al-Yamouk Camp Were Killed Since the Beginning of The WarThe monitoring and documentation team in the AGPS has revealed that the number of Palestinian Victims from Al-Yarmouk camp since the beginning of the war has reached 1244, as follows: |
2016-03-29 | View |
148 Palestinians from Khan Eshieh Camp killed since the beginning of war.The Monitoring and documentation team of the AGPS said the number of Palestinian victims from Khan Eshieh camp has reached 148. Victims were killed since the beginning of war due |
2016-03-28 | View |
Family of the kidnapped activist “Mohammad Mawid” appeals again to release its son.In south of Capital Damascus, the family of the kidnapped activist “Mohammad Al-Mawid” from Al-Yarmouk Camp, renewed its appeals to reveal the fate of its son who has been kidnapped |
2016-03-28 | View |
Charity Association holds medical awareness event in the Al-Yarmouk.The Charity Association for the relief of the Palestinian People held medical awareness activity in Al-Falujah School in Al-Yarmouk Camp. The activity aims to raise awareness about mouth and teeth |
2016-03-28 | View |
AGPS sheds light on the medical condition in Homs Camp.In Homs city, the AGPS correspondent, in his report about the medical condition inside the camp, said that the residents before the war used to benefit from the governmental services |
2016-03-28 | View |
Activists: 80 Percent of Sbiena Camp Houses Are Almost Completely DestroyedFew activists who managed to enter Sbiena camp recently, confirmed that around 80 percent of the camp’s houses and properties are almost completely destroyed, specifically, the area between Muaz Bin |
2016-03-28 | View |
A fire breaks out in a camp for Palestinian and Syrian refugees south of Turkey.In South of Turkey, a fire broke out in Derik Camp for Syrian refugees, which includes around 20 Palestinian families, killed two Syrian children and injured tens, three of them |
2016-03-27 | View |
Thefts increase in Khan Dannoun Camp.The residents of Khan Dannoun Camp, in Damascus Countryside, complain about the notable increase of robberies number occurring inside the camp recently, the robberies included water pumps, electric parts of |
2016-03-27 | View |
A Palestinian Family Detained for a month in Ataturk Airport Appeals for ReleaseKhattab family, a Palestinian four members’ family, detained in Ataturk Airport for 27 days, appeals to the Palestinian Embassy in Ankara, PLO, UNHCR as well as to the General Assembly |
2016-03-27 | View |
20 Palestinians at least killed in Hama camp since the beginning of the war.In Hama City, the monitoring and documentation team of the AGPS has documented names of 20 victims from Hama camp, 3 of them killed by sniper shots, 8 by gun |
2016-03-26 | View |
The Syrian regime’s army tightens the siege on Al-Aydeen camp of Homs.In Homs City, residents of Al-Aydeen Camp complain about the choking and abusive practices of the regime’s forces against them, all roads and entrances to the camp were closed except |
2016-03-26 | View |
Thousands of besieged civilians inside Al-Yarmouk Camp deprived from the basic medical care.The remaining residents inside the Al-Yarmouk camp, who are estimated at 3.000-5.000, are suffering from a severe shortage in medical supplies and medicines, due to the continuing siege |
2016-03-26 | View |
Medical Negligence Threatens the life of PRS Child Jawad Abwieni in GreeceMother of the child “Jawad Al-Abweini” appealed to the human rights organizations, Child rights organization and the UNCEF for rapid intervention to rescue her son’s life. The 7-year-old child who |
2016-03-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 24 March 201615,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More than 71,200 Palestinian Syrian refugees have arrived |
2016-03-25 | View |
Islamic Association in Palestine distributes aid in Khan Eshieh and sponsors 500 families in Turkey.The Islamic association to relief the orphans in Palestine 1948, has distributed 100 food parcels to needy families and orphans in Khan Eshieh camp in Damascus Countryside. While in Turkey |
2016-03-25 | View |
All surrounding countries are still prohibiting PRS’ entry.The surrounding countries of Syria are still denying entry to Palestinians from Syria despite the dangerous circumstances inside Syria which threatens the refugees’ lives. The Jordanian authorities forbid PRS’ entry |
2016-03-25 | View |
Residents of Al-Hosayniya camp complain of garbage accumulation.Al-Hosayniya Camp residents are suffering from environmental problem due to the accumulation of garbage inside the camp’s streets, as well as the rubble of the destroyed houses by shelling. “Foul |
2016-03-25 | View |
Khan Eshieh Residents Demand For Opening Up A Safe Passage To The CampThe Palestinian refugees living in Khan Eshieh camp have demanded, in a letter arrived to the AGPS, for opening a safe passage to their camp and secure their daily movement |
2016-03-25 | View |
AGPS’ Executive Manager: Seminars have significant impact in delivering the refugees’ voice to the international community.The AGPS’ Executive Manager Ahmed Hussein, in a statement to Al-Jazeera Net following the PRC’s seminar yesterday, stressed on the importance of such events and symposiums in delivering the Palestinian |
2016-03-24 | View |
Warplanes drop 14 explosive barrels on Khan Eshieh camp’s outskirts.The Syrian regime’s forces targeted the outskirts of Khan Eshieh camp in Damascus Countryside. Activists reported 14 explosive barrels were dropped on the region, especially on Al-Abbasa and Al-Qusour areas |
2016-03-24 | View |
Two PRS refugees killed whilst fighting alongside the Syrian regime.The two Palestinian refugees “Ibrahim Ayyash Ibrahim” nicknamed “Abu Saliem” and “Hamza Hassan Issa” both were killed whilst fighting alongside the Syrian regime against the opposition in Zibdien area in |
2016-03-24 | View |
PRS in Chios Greek Island Address the Human Rights and International OrganizationsThe Palestinian and Syrian refugees who fled the war in Syria streamed a video message from Chios Greek Island addressing all Human rights organizations, in which they demanded to be |
2016-03-24 | View |
Palestinian Syrians: Twice refugees, As refugees continue to flee civil war in Syria, the road to asylum remains difficult for some Syrian-born PalestiniansKait Bolongaro | 23 Mar 2016 - Al Jazeera Berlin, Germany - When Rami Al al-Hasan tried to explain to a German official that he was a Palestinian national from Syria, the case |
2016-03-23 | View |
AGPS: 12% of last month’s victims are children.The Monitoring and documentation team of the AGPS has announced that 59 Palestinian victims were killed during February month, 12% of them were children, 39 of them were killed in |
2016-03-23 | View |
Palestine Charity Association finishes the second phase of building football field in Khan Eshih camp.The Palestine Charity Association has finished the second phase of its project aiming to turn the place of UNRWA’s destroyed school into a football field, the project started on 29 |
2016-03-23 | View |
Clashes and Security tension in Al-Muzireeb town, and executing two Palestinians accused of drug dealing.The AGPS’ correspondent reported a state of tension and anxiety prevailed in Al-Muzireeb town south of Syria following the clashes between the opposition’s forces on the one hand and members |
2016-03-23 | View |
In The Presence of Human Rights and Parliamentary Figures, The PRS and SNP Organize Seminar On Palestinians of Syria IssueOn the occasion of the fifth anniversary of Syrian uprising, the Palestinian Return Centre in London, in cooperation with the Scottish National Party’s friends of Palestine Committee, have organized a |
2016-03-23 | View |
Food aid distribution in Bekaa region in Lebanon.In Lebanon, where Al-Wafaa European Campaign started its tour in Al-Bekaa Al-Awsat region, looking for needy Palestinian families living there to provide assistance for them. The campaign’s assistance included food |
2016-03-22 | View |
Syrian Security releases Chief of Palestinian Sports Union in Homs City.In Homs City, where the Syrian Security forces have released the chief of the Palestinian Sports Union, Couch “Mohammad Shihada Al-Shaabi” after being detained for four hours, during which he |
2016-03-22 | View |
Explosion in Al-Muzireeb town causes material damages.The AGPS’ correspondent reported a huge explosion hit the Al-Muzireeb town the day before yesterday, causing a terrific state of panic and horror to civilians, and severe damages to houses |
2016-03-22 | View |
AGPS Issues Human Rights Report Concerning the Miserable Conditions of PRS in Dara CityThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria has issued, today’s morning, a new expanded report sheds light on the conditions of Palestinian refugees living in Daraa province south of Syria |
2016-03-22 | View |
Activists organize a “Global demonstration” demanding to reveal the fate of PRS software engineer Basil Khartabil.Hundreds of activists around the world, from London, Paris, Berlin, Beirut, Singapore and San Francisco performed, at the same time, electronic demonstrations demanding to reveal the fate of the Palestinian |
2016-03-21 | View |
Jafra Foundation distributes food parcels to Al-Yarmouk residents in Yalda Town.Jafra foundation, as part of the Rajien3 Project, distributed food parcels to people of Al-Yarmouk camp who had been displaced to Yalda nearby town. The distribution was performed depending on |
2016-03-21 | View |
Targeting civilians’ car near Khan Eshieh Camp results in one dead and few injuries.The Syrian regime’s forces targeted, the day before yesterday, a civilians’ car near Khan Eshieh camp causing death to the Syrian child “Anas Al-Shaikh”, and injuries to four at least |
2016-03-21 | View |
On Mother’s Day; The AGPS Assures 446 PRS Women killed in Syria And 75 Still Under ArrestOn the eve of Mother’s Day, the AGPS assures that its monitoring and documentation team managed to document 446 Palestinian woman killed in Syria due to the war, as well |
2016-03-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 19 March 201615,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More than 71,200 Palestinian Syrian refugees have arrived |
2016-03-20 | View |
AGPS: more than 3187 Palestinians killed in the war.The monitoring and documentation team in the AGPS announced documenting 3187 Palestinian victims killed in Syria since the beginning of war, 1062 killed by shelling, 716 by clashes between opposition |
2016-03-20 | View |
Diagnosing the first Jaundice case in Al-Yarmouk this year.In south Damascus, where the medical compound announced diagnosing the first case of Jaundice in Al-Yarmouk Camp since the beginning of this year, confirming that the diagnosis occurred on Wednesday |
2016-03-20 | View |
Syrian warplanes drop 16 explosive barrels on Khan Eshieh camp outskirts.The Syrian warplanes have dropped, this morning, 16 explosive barrels on the farms surrounding the Khan Eshieh camp in Damascus countryside, targeted the areas of Al-Qusour, Nestle Street, eastern cemetary |
2016-03-20 | View |
Relatives Of Two PRS Arrestees In Egypt Appeal To Release ThemFamilies of the Palestinian refugees “Fadi Sharief Hawarneh” 47-year-old, and “Alaa Abdulwahab Dirgham” 24-year-old who are prisoned in Egypt appeal for the human rights foundations and United nations high commission |
2016-03-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 18 March 201615,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More than 71,200 Palestinian Syrian refugees have arrived |
2016-03-19 | View |
UNRWA pays 100$ per family as housing allowance for four months.The UNRWA has announced its intention to distribute 100$ as housing allowance to all PRS families in Lebanon for four months, starting from March. The agency, in its press release |
2016-03-19 | View |
Four PRS girls excelling in playwriting are nominated for “Future Platforms” awards.In Future Platforms’ project of supporting the young play writers, amongst ten others, four plays belong to PRS girls displaced from Syria to Lebanon have won the prize, they are: |
2016-03-19 | View |
Releasing the Palestinian refugee from Homs Camp “Omar Ismail”.On 4 March 2016, the Syrian security forces released the Palestinian refugee “Omar Mohammad Ismail Omar”, in his thirties, who was arrested for few months. In the meanwhile, the camp |
2016-03-19 | View |
Syrian Security Launches Inspection Raid in Homs Camp and Arrests One PersonThe AGPS’ reporter in Al-Aydeen Camp of Homs City reported launching security raid, on 16 March 2016, hit few houses of the camp such as Al-Kurdi’s and Abo-Rayya’s families, during |
2016-03-19 | View |
Cash and food assistance distributed to PRS families in southern Turkey.Al-Wafaa European Campaign in cooperation with the “Al-Waqf Foundation” from Netherlands distributed food aid to PRS families living in Adana City south of Turkey, while “The Islamic Association” from Palestine |
2016-03-18 | View |
A batch of PA passports given to PRS in Gaza.To Gaza Strip, where a group of Palestinian refugees living in Gaza received, yesterday, Palestinian Authority passports from the local government. This comes while the suffering continues in terms of |
2016-03-18 | View |
Two Palestinians killed while fighting alongside the Syrian Regime.The Palestinian refugee “Mohammad Adnan Khzaa’i” was killed while fighting alongside the Syrian regime in Damascus Countryside province, as well as the refugee “Saeed Khaled Anbousi” 37-years-old who was killed |
2016-03-18 | View |
After He Was Announced Dead; Ukrainian Organization Founds the Palestinian Baby Alive in a Turkish Orphanage“Shield” Organization on protection of rights and freedoms of citizens in Ukraine, assured that the Palestinian baby “Jaafar Azzouz” was found alive in an orphanage in Silopi region in Turkey |
2016-03-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 16 March 201615,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More than 71,200 Palestinian Syrian refugees have arrived |
2016-03-17 | View |
Food aid distribution to PRS in Al-Baddawi Camp.In Lebanon, “Al-Marhama international Campaign” and “Al-Ghawth Al-Insani” in cooperation with “PRS in Lebanon Committee” have distributed food parcel and winter clothing to nearly 150 families out of 850 families |
2016-03-17 | View |
Activists warn PRS in Lebanon from getting fraud by fake Turkish Visas.Activists warned the PRS in Lebanon from being subjected to fraud by scammers who offer fake entry visas to Turkey and take advantage of the very high demand on such |
2016-03-17 | View |
Humanitarian and economic miserable conditions in Palestinian camps in Syria.Though many of the camps are still under regime’s control but still suffering from living hardships such as the high prices and the widespread unemployment which push many of the |
2016-03-17 | View |
PRS Migration Continues Despite the Growing Risks and CostsPRS in general and youth in particular are still migrating from Syria especially from the regime-controlled areas as the humanitarian conditions continuing to deteriorate, despite the regime’s attempts to make |
2016-03-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 15 March 201615,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More than 71,200 Palestinian Syrian refugees have arrived |
2016-03-16 | View |
AGPS calls for families of victims and arrestees to submit their relatives data in its website.The AGPS calls for the families of Palestinian victims and arrestees and abductees to log into its website and submit their relatives full information via this link: http://www.actionpal.org |
2016-03-16 | View |
Food aid distribution to displaced families of Al-Yarmouk Camp.To South Damascus, for the third day UNRWA and Jafra foundation are still distributing food aid to people of Al-Yarmouk camp who are displaced to the nearby town of Yalda |
2016-03-16 | View |
Artillery Shelling on Khan Eshieh Camp Accompanied By Unspoken SiegeThe regime’s artillery has targeted the surrounding farms of Khan Eshieh camp by three shells at least, causing a state of panic to civilians. It is believed that the shells |
2016-03-16 | View |
Tangible reduction in numbers of PRS families in Lebanese Bekaa.In Lebanon, AGPS correspondent reported that the number of PRS families in Lebanese Bekaa has been reduced recently to 850 according to some relief associations working the region, this number |
2016-03-15 | View |
Hundreds of Hittien Compound residents are suffering from humanitarian crises.In Damascus, where residents of Hittin Compund live in devastating living conditions because of the war. However, the compound residents managed to neutralize their area from complete engagement in war |
2016-03-15 | View |
Reports about technical committees entering Sbiena camp for rehabilitation.Media sources close to the Syrian regime reported technical committees of Damascus’ Councils entering the Sbiena Camp region for rehabilitation works, but did not specify dates of starting or finishing |
2016-03-15 | View |
156 Palestinian Conscripts Killed in Syria Since the Beginning of WarAGPS’ monitoring and documentation team has documented 156 victims of Palestinians conscripted in the PLA (Palestine Liberation Army) in Syria, all of them killed while fighting alongside Syrian regime. Tal |
2016-03-15 | View |
9 PRS were tortured to death since 2016.The AGPS stated that 9 Palestinian refugees were tortured to death in the refime’s prisons since the beginning of this year 2016, as following: Four victims in January, “Ahmad Mohammad |
2016-03-14 | View |
High prices and displacement are adding heavy burdens on PRS.The living conditions, displaced Palestinian refugees are suffering from many crises such as the high prices and high rents, for example the rents vary between 150$ to 450$, which is |
2016-03-14 | View |
UNRWA and Jafra distribute food aid to people of Al-Yarmouk camp displaced to Yalda Town.In Damascus Countryside, UNRWA has distributed its food assistance to Al-Yarmouk camp residents who were displaced to Yalda Town, noting that the agency had stopped distributing aid inside the camp |
2016-03-14 | View |
Targeting the last open road to Khan Eshieh Camp by Heavy machine guns.The regime’s army targeted, yesterday, the last open road to Khan Eshieh Camp (Khan Eshieh – Zakiya) in Damascus Countryside by heavy machine guns, It is noteworthy that all other |
2016-03-14 | View |
AGPS’ Human Rights Report: More Than 10% Of PRS Victims Were Killed In Daraa CityAGPS has confirmed that more than 10 percent of the total number of PRS victims were killed in Daraa city and province south of Syria, as mentioned in the human |
2016-03-14 | View |
AGPS: more than 3183 PRS victims were killed in Syria.The monitoring and documentation team of AGPS assured documenting 3183 PRS victims killed in Syria since the start of the war, 1062 killed by shelling, 714 killed by clashes, and |
2016-03-13 | View |
Night clashes at points of contact in Al-Yarmouk Camp.Sporadic clashes occurred last night at Al-Yarmouk camp near the contact points between the opposition and regime’s forces, accompanied by sounds of explosions. This comes while the siege imposed on |
2016-03-13 | View |
Serious deterioration in medical services south of Syria.The Palestinian refugees in south of Syria, in Dara camp, Jillin, Al-Muzireeb, and other towns complain about the poor medical services, due to the lack of medical supplies and severe |
2016-03-13 | View |
Palestinian Boy from Daraa Camp Killed at the Turkish BordersThe PRS boy “Yazan Ghazi Bilal” 15-years-old resident of Dara camp, was killed at the Turkish borders while trying to pass from ISIL-controlled region of Dodia, next to Izaz, towards |
2016-03-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 12 march 201615,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More than 71,200 Palestinian Syrian refugees have arrived |
2016-03-12 | View |
Health Awareness activity in one of Al-Yarmouk schools.“Our health in teeth care” was the title of the activity helf by the Al-Amal Kindergarten in Al-Yarmouk camp, which aimed to raise the awareness of the oral health of |
2016-03-12 | View |
NGO’s visit Canadian Embassy in Lebanon and explain the effects of UNRWA’s reduction policy.A delegation of Palestinian NGOs in Lebanon visited the Canadian Embassy, yesterday, where they explained to the Ambassador the consequences of UNRWA’s reductions on Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, which affected |
2016-03-12 | View |
PRS in Lebanon participate in sit-ins against UNRWA’s reduction policy.To Lebanon, where hundreds of PRS participated in the public protest of Palestinians against UNRWA’s policy of reducing the medical services. The Protest were held in front of the agency’s |
2016-03-12 | View |
Al-Yarmouk’s siege continues for 1000 days.The Al-Yarmouk siege continues for the day 1000, during which, a real humanitarian disaster was experienced by the civilians inside the camp, who lacked all kinds of heating fuel, medical |
2016-03-12 | View |
Poverty Pushes Thousands Of PRS Pupils To Leave SchoolingThe social and living conditions of poverty and need have pushed thousands of PRS pupils inside and outside Syria to stop attending schools and look for jobs to support their |
2016-03-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 11 march 201615,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More than 71,200 Palestinian Syrian refugees have arrived |
2016-03-11 | View |
Syrian Security still arresting “Obaida Alyyan”.The Security forces continued detention of the Palestinian refugee "Obaida Alyyan" (24) years. Alyyan was arrest by Syrian regime checkpoint in Al-Zahira area in Damascus on 31 March 2014, noting |
2016-03-11 | View |
Targeting Khan Eshieh Camp last road by heavy machineguns.The regime’s army targeted Khan Eshieh - Zakya road by heavy machine guns, the last road to supply the camp by essential needs, knowing that all other roads leading to |
2016-03-11 | View |
Bombardment in Al-Muzireeb Town targets one of its residents.AGPS’ correspondent reported, yesterday, an explosion occurred in Al-Muzeireeb town led to a state of panic among the local people, turned out to be an explosive device planted in the |
2016-03-11 | View |
Human Rights Report of AGPS: 70% of Dara Camp’s Buildings Are DestroyedAGPS confirmed, in its human rights report which will be released in the coming days under the title "Palestine refugees in Daraa.. bitter reality and hard choices" that (70%) of |
2016-03-11 | View |
37 PRS females missing inside and outside Syria since the beginning of war in Syria.Monitoring and documentation team of AGPS revealed that, at least 37 Palestinian females were lost since the beginning of the conflict where, 22 lost in Damascus province, 4 lost in |
2016-03-10 | View |
Syrian Security forces are still arresting a PRS family for more than two years.The Syrian security is still arresting several Palestinian families and remains reticent about their fate, “Mawloud Khaled Al-Abdullah" a full family arrested on 27 July 2013 on Nesrin street checkpoint |
2016-03-10 | View |
Humanitarian conditions deteriorate in Qudsaya Town because of the siege.AGPS’ Correspondent said that hundreds of PRS families displaced to Qudsaya are suffering a real tragedy because of the regime’s army siege, which reflected negatively on them and their health |
2016-03-10 | View |
Warnings from passing it, Syrian Army targets Khan Eshieh Camp’s road.In Western Gota in Damascus, activists through social media, warned of passing Khan Eshieh – Zakya road as it is being targeted frequently by heavy weapons from the regime’s army |
2016-03-10 | View |
Two Palestinians killed and one injured due to mortar shell in Aleppo.A mortar shell hit Ain-Albayda area in Aleppo caused death to both “Hussien Miari” 29-years-old, and “Yassir Qasim” 44-years-old, while “Khaled Abu Hashem” was wounded and transported to Kweris Airport |
2016-03-10 | View |
A Palestinian Family Detained in Ataturk Airport for 11 Days Appeals For HelpTeam of "Violations against Palestinian refugees around the world" said that a PRS family of four individuals is detained in Ataturk Turkish airport for 11 days so far, the team |
2016-03-10 | View |
Cash assistance handed to Palestinian families from Syria in the Turkish city of Konia.In Turkey, the Committee of Palestinians of Syria in Turkey provided cash assistance to 19 Palestinian families living in Konia in mid of Turkey; and 15 families were counted to |
2016-03-09 | View |
Meeting held by Palestinian women refugees south Damascus.Jafra Charity held a meeting titled "Greeting To Woman In Her International Day" attended by many of Palestinian refugee women in south Damascus. The meeting discussed the role and suffering |
2016-03-09 | View |
The Charity of Palestine distributes food packages to orphans and injuries in Yarmouk camp.Charity of Palestine has distributed food packages to orphans and injuries in Yarmouk camp, who has a sponsorship card from the charity. In the meantime, the medical department in the |
2016-03-09 | View |
The warplanes drop 23 explosive barrels on the farms around Khan Esheih camp.The warplanes dropped 23 explosive barrels on the farms around Khan Eshieh camp and the other towns in the area. The explosions caused a state of panic amongst the locals |
2016-03-09 | View |
On the International Women’s Day: 444 Palestinian Women Killed In Syria Amid Complicated Plight Over The Past Five YearsPalestinian woman lives in a desperate and enormous suffering since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict; where women constitute 49% of the Palestinian community in Syria. AGPS has documented 444 |
2016-03-09 | View |
FIDDER distributes food aid to displaced Palestinian families in Ankara.In Turkey, FIDDER institution distributed food packages to Palestinian refugees in Ankara. The distribution is part of the campaign titled "Relief Them" and the aim of the campaign is assisting |
2016-03-08 | View |
Missing Palestinian refugee in Germany.AGPS received information of missing of Palestinian refugee, Fadi Essat, who lives in Hanover in Germany. The Palestinian refugee who fled Khan Esheih camp in Syria to Europe was missed |
2016-03-08 | View |
Relatives of the Palestinian women detainees express their displeasure to ignore the issue.Relatives of the women detainees in the Syrian regime's prisons expressed their anger against the regime and the international institutions, PLO and Palestinian factions because of the ignorance of |
2016-03-08 | View |
Appeals to treat a child girl injured in recent clashes in Yarmouk camp.Activists and the General Medical Commission in south Damascus called for getting the people in the critical condition out of the area to have a proper therapy. They appealed for |
2016-03-08 | View |
At the eve of Woman Day, 444 Palestinian women killed in the Syrian war.AGPS announced new statistics of Palestinian women who have been killed during the Syrian war. The announcement coincides with International Woman Day in 8 March. In the details, AGPS revealed |
2016-03-08 | View |
Sniping in the outskirts of Yarmouk camp resulted in injuries, and releasing two prisoners from ISIS’ prisons.Local sources in Yarmouk camp said that civilians were subjected to sniper shots over the past two days in Al-Uroba street, Al-Basil swimming pool and the 30th street. The accident |
2016-03-08 | View |
The Palestinian activist ,Udai Kadoura, have been tortured to death.Udai Kadoura, Palestinian refugee from Yarmouk camp, has been tortured to death. Knowing that Kadoura was an activist volunteer in the Charity Association for the Relief of Palestinian People which |
2016-03-08 | View |
AGPS Demands Turkey to Investigate the Violations Against Palestinian Refugees at Syrian BordersAGPS has sent a letter to the Turkish authority in Ankara and the Turkish embassy in London condemning the frequent attacks that Palestinian refugees were subjected at the Syrian-Turkish borders |
2016-03-08 | View |
AGPS demands the Turkish Government to investigate the violations committed against Palestinians of Syria at the borders with SyriaThe Action Group for Palestinians of Syria has addressed the Turkish Government and the Embassy of Turkey in London regarding its deep concerns and condemnation of violations committed against Palestinians |
2016-03-07 | View |
59 Palestinian victims listed over the course of February this year, compared to 49 victims in February 2015.AGPS monitoring and documenting team listed 59 Palestinian victims during the last month of February, compared to 49 killed in February 2015. The victims fell in many camps and areas |
2016-03-07 | View |
Educational centre for Palestinian and Syrian children inaugurated by The Charity Association.In Lebanon, the Charity Association For the Relief of Palestinian People inaugurated an educational centre for Palestinian and Syrian children refugees in Wadi Al-Ziani south Lebanon yesterday. The official inauguration |
2016-03-07 | View |
The Palestinian embassy hands a batch of passports to Palestinians from Syria in Kilis south Turkey.In a different context, the committee of the Palestinian refugees in Kilis south Turkey handed out a batch of PA passports to 100 refugees in the presence of a representative |
2016-03-07 | View |
A Palestinian died of his wounds as a result of the bombing targeted Al-Sayda Zainb camp last month.“Yousef Hourani”, a Palestinian refugee, has died of wounds sustained in the bombing hit Al-Sayeda Zainb last month, which claimed more than 100 fatalities and 200 injuries, bringing the number |
2016-03-07 | View |
Confirmations On the Death and Burial of the Infant Who was Killed at the Turkish BordersDoubts cast on the fate of the infant, “Jaafar Azouz”, who was accompanying family members who were shot dead at the Turkish borders two weeks ago. The General Assembly of |
2016-03-07 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee On Hunger Strike in Ataturk AirportA Palestinian refugee, “Basel Azzam”, started a hunger strike in Ataturk Airport protesting against the Turkish authorities after they banned him from entering the country. Azzam, former soldier in PLA |
2016-03-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 5 march 201615,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More than 71,200 Palestinian Syrian refugees have arrived |
2016-03-06 | View |
Palestine Charity Association finishes removing rubble of UNRWA’s schools bombed in Khan Eshieh Camp.Palestine Charity Association in Khan Eshieh camp in Damascus countryside managed to remove and clean up the remnants of the bombing that targeted former "Beersheba" School of UNRWA as part |
2016-03-06 | View |
Palestinian refugee wins the 3d place in Young Scientists Contest in Germany.In Germany, where the Palestinian refugee from Syria “Bahi Saleem Abu Hassan” has won the third place in the national contest of young scientists in Germany in Physics and Math |
2016-03-06 | View |
Regime’s Army prevents people of Sbiena camp from returning back to their houses for 850 days.The regime’s army continues preventing people of the Sbiena camp from returning back to their homes for the day 850, noting that they were expelled out of their houses after |
2016-03-06 | View |
Syrian Regime remains reticent on 1000+ PRS detainees’ fateDespite the continuous demanding to reveal their fate, the Syrian Regime remain reticent about more than thousand detainees of PRS including women and children and the elderly, in addition to |
2016-03-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 4 march 201615,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More than 71,200 Palestinian Syrian refugees have arrived |
2016-03-05 | View |
NOGs distribute food relief to refugees in Nijmegen asylum seekers campThe Palestinian house in the Netherlands has distributed food parcels to the new refugees in Nijmegen Centre of asylum seekers in the Netherlands, where they had a conversation with the |
2016-03-05 | View |
Turkish Authorities deliver corpses of three PRS shot dead at the borders last week.In Turkey, where the authorities, finally, delivered at Al-Khabour Town the corpses of three PRS shot dead at the borders two weeks ago, they are: “Imad Assouz” and his wife |
2016-03-05 | View |
After 80 days of cut-out, running water arrives again to Al-Nayrab Camp houses.In Aleppo, where houses of Al-Nayrab camp has been supplied by running water after a severance of about 80 days continuously, which doubled the burdens on people inside the regime-controlled |
2016-03-05 | View |
Warplanes Drop Three Explosive Barrels at Khan Eshieh OutskirtsMilitary warplanes of Syrian Forces dropped, yesterday, tree explosive barrels on Al-Iskan Street and Al-Reda Street near Khan Eshieh Camp, causing status of panic to civilians and to children in |
2016-03-05 | View |
Syrian security released one Palestinian and continues arresting 186 others from Al-Aydeen Camp in Homs.In Homs, Syrian security forces have released the Palestinian "Mohamed Khaled Matar" nicknames “Abu Ammar” after an arrest lasted for a month, Matar is a resident of Al-Aydeen camp, meanwhile |
2016-03-04 | View |
Appeals for the release of the activist "Neraz Saeed" detained six months ago.Number of activists called via social networks to work on releasing the activist and the photographer "Neraz Saeed" from Al-Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus, who has been detained in Syrian |
2016-03-04 | View |
Two children injured, schools and medical centers closed after clashes between" ISIS and Al-Nusrah in Al-Yarmouk campTwo children, "Mohammed Abd" and "Hussein Alyan" were wounded in the clashes that took place, the day before yesterday, at Al Yarmouk camp in Damascus between Al-Ansar group (affiliated to |
2016-03-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 2 March 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-03-03 | View |
59 Palestinians have been killed last month of February.AGPS Monitoring team announced new statistics regarding Palestinians victims last month, where 59 victims documented over the course of February 2016. The figure divided as 11 were killed by firing |
2016-03-03 | View |
Ex-prisoners witnesses three Palestinian detainees in Saidnaya military prison.Human rights activists have reported testimonies regarding three Palestinians arrested in Sydnaia military prison. Huthayfa Ahmad Rhmeh, Omar Abdelrawof Naseef and Hafez Faisal Hasweh were witnessed by released prisoners in |
2016-03-03 | View |
The first Typhoid infection has been diagnosed in the besieged Yarmouk camp.The Medical Complex in Yarmouk camp revealed the first infection of Typhoid this year. The Complex explained that they diagnosed the infection on Thursday 25/02/2016 after the clinical and laboratory |
2016-03-03 | View |
Clashes Between ISIS And Al-Nusra Front In YarmoukSporadic clashes broke out yesterday between ISIS and Al-Nusra Front in Yarmouk camp. According to eyewitnesses in Yarmouk, the clashes have taken place in the wake of arresting of two |
2016-03-03 | View |
Concerns About Assassinations In MuzayribIn south Syria, a state of anxiety has prevailed in Muzayrib town, inhabited by 8000 Palestinian refugees, due to the ongoing attempts of assassination to some locals; which considered by |
2016-03-03 | View |
2400 health kits distributed to displaced people from Yarmouk camp in the neighboring towns.UNRWA and the General Corporation of Palestinian Refugees CCPR in Damascus have distributed 2400 health kits to displaced Palestinians from Yarmouk camp in the neighbouring towns. Also, they had finished |
2016-03-02 | View |
NATO's warships reach Aegean Sea in order to monitor the movement of migrants and reducing the refugees flow.It was announced for NATO's warships arrival to Aegean Sea; with the aim of monitoring the migrants way from Turkey to Greece, and collecting information about the network of |
2016-03-02 | View |
Palestinian NGOs discuss the UNRWA minimizing and the implications on Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon.The Committee of Palestinians of Syria participated, alongside to the delegation of Palestinian NGOs in Lebanon, in the meeting held with the Lebanese minister, Hassan Mnaimne in the government headquarter |
2016-03-02 | View |
Targeting Dara'a Camp By Heavy Weapons Amid Water Cut For 700 DaysDara'a camp was subjected to heavy shelling by the regime's artillery and tank's bombs yesterday. The shelling caused a state of panic among the civilians and huge |
2016-03-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 29 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-03-01 | View |
446 female PRS killed in SyriaMonitoring and Documentation Team of the AGPS confirmed documenting 446 PRS females killed during the war in Syria. According the AGPS statistics; 75 females are still under arrest at the |
2016-03-01 | View |
PRS in Lebanon Committee honours two students at Insani Centre in Sidon.In Lebanon, where the PRS in Lebanon Committee, in cooperation with Insani Centre, honoured on Monday 29 February 2016, the two students “Aseel Hassan”, first place winner of PRS students |
2016-03-01 | View |
Activists: Lives of dozens of PRS at high risk after their boats’ perforation across the Aegean Sea.The Rescue Centre declared that, a boat believed to be carrying Palestinian immigrants coming from the shores of Izmir, heading to the Greek Mitelina Island, suffered a puncture caused by |
2016-03-01 | View |
Palestinian refugee tortured to death in the regime’s prisons.Palestinian refugees ''Fares Jakhlab'' was tortured to death in the prisons of the Syrian regime after being arrested for around five years, Jakhlab used to live in |
2016-03-01 | View |
Activists: Syrian Regime Forces Some Palestinians to Fight At Battlefronts, And Kills Them LaterActivists confirmed that the regime’s army and security forces committed double crime by shooting Palestinian pro-regime fighters from behind, explaining that many young Palestinians joint pro-regime fighting groups, but could |
2016-03-01 | View |
Palestinian Syrian refugees families displaced to Qudsayya suffer from hard living circumstances.Suffering of around 6000 Palestinian families displaced from the Yarmouk refugee camp and other camps to Qudsaya Town in Damascus Countryside is still going on as a result of the |
2016-02-29 | View |
Family of the Palestinian abductee “Mohammad Mawid” appeals again to uncover their son’s fate.In the south of Damascus, where the family of the activist “Mohammed Mawid” renewed its appeal to all parties in the Yarmouk refugee camp, to contribute to reveal the fate |
2016-02-29 | View |
Appeals to prevent the Lebanese authorities from deporting a Palestinian refugee towards Syria.The family of the Palestinian refugee "Ahmed Hussein Khalid" appealed to the international and human rights organizations as well as to the Palestinian Embassy in Lebanon, to intervene to prevent |
2016-02-29 | View |
Two Palestinian Syrian refugees killed in SyriaPalestinian refugee "Sabri Jihad Al-Saabi" was killed on Saturday due to the regime’s heavy shelling on the city of Darya in western Gota of Damascus, noting that he is the |
2016-02-29 | View |
AGPS: At Least 195 PRS Children Were Killed Since the Beginning of the WarAGPS’ Monitoring and documentation team confirmed documenting (195) Palestinian children have been killed since the beginning of the conflict in Syria. Including 105 children were killed by the bombing, (14) |
2016-02-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 26 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-02-28 | View |
148 Victims from Khan Eshieh Camp killed since the beginning of war.Monitoring and documentation team in the AGPS revealed that the number of victims from Khan Eshieh Camp since the beginning of the war in Syria reached "148" victims, of whom |
2016-02-28 | View |
Palestinian families displaced from Syria stuck in Macedonia appeals for help solving case.In a different context, a number of Palestinian families displaced from Syria, known as the Palestinians of Seventy, stranded in Macedonia, appealed to international and human rights organizations and the |
2016-02-28 | View |
Syrian Regime bombards Daraa Camp by missiles and artillery.Turning to southern Syria, where Daraa Camp was hit by heavy shelling as well as "elephant" rockets and tanks artillery, which caused a state of panic and fear among the |
2016-02-28 | View |
PRS family accuse Turkish border guards of killing their son while crossing.Family of the Palestinian refugee "Mohamed Ahmed Al-Khalili" from Al-Yarmouk Camp, accused Turkish border guards of killing their son, according to the family narration, via a letter arrived to the |
2016-02-28 | View |
Another refugee from Al-Sayida Zaynab camp dies out of his wounds caused by recent bombings.Palestinian refugee "Ayman Mohammed Saleh Alzengari" died of wounds sustained in the bombings that hit Al-Sayida Zaynab Camp in Damascus Countryside on Sunday 21 February 2016, which caused more than |
2016-02-28 | View |
Turkish Authorities Agree to Hand Over The Bodies of Three PRS Killed at its Borders with SyriaGeneral Commission for Palestinian refugees, affiliated to the Syrian interim government, announced receiving approval of the Turkish authorities to hand over the bodies of three Palestinian refugees who have been |
2016-02-28 | View |
Relief aid distribution to PRS in Marash City south of Turkey.Palestinians of Turkey Committee distributed some relief aid to PRS families displaced to the Turkish city of Marash, The officials of the Committee said the aid included (baskets food - |
2016-02-27 | View |
PRS in Lebanon sit-in against UNRWA’s cuts’ policy.In Lebanon, where dozens of Palestinian refugees displaced from Syria to Lebanon, participated in the sit-in held yesterday in the Al-Qalila area south of Lebanon, to condemn the recent UNRWA |
2016-02-27 | View |
Khanaser Road blockade aggravates the suffering of Al-Nayrab Camp’s residents.In Aleppo, living conditions in Al-Nayrab camp worsen while ISIS managed to cut the supplying road to Aleppo after controlling the town of Khanasser in the southern countryside of the |
2016-02-27 | View |
Artillery shelling on Dara Camp and clashes occur in its outskirts.Violent clashes broke out in the outskirts of Daraa camp between the Syrian armed opposition forces and the regime’s army, on Thursday, accompanied by heavy shelling by artillery and tanks |
2016-02-27 | View |
Refugee from Khan Eshieh Camp tortured to death in the Regime’s prisons.The Palestinian refugee "Mohammad Nasser Shehab" from Khan Eshieh camp were tortured to death in the Syrian regime's prisons, bringing the total number of torture victims to 344 victims |
2016-02-27 | View |
Artillery Shelling Targets Funereal in Khan Eshieh Camp Results in One Death and Several InjuriesThe Regime’s artillery positioned on Al-Kabousiya hill targeted a funereal in Khan Eshieh camp yesterday and killed “Ibrahim Mahmoud Mofleh Al-Kabiri” and injured others. The AGPS’ correspondent assured that the |
2016-02-27 | View |
900 school books entered the besieged camp of Yarmouk.The Charity Commission For Relief The Palestinian People introduced 900 books for Abdelqader Al-Hussaini High School. The books come to meet the needs of the students in the besieged camp |
2016-02-26 | View |
UNRAW and Hamas condemn the bombings in Al-Sayeda Zainb in Rural Damascus.UNRWA has condemned the bombings targeted Al-Sayeda Zainb in 21 February which resulted in 120 victims, according to UNRWA's statement. UNRWA expressed its condemnation in the strongest terms, and |
2016-02-26 | View |
Relatives of Palestinian victims, who killed at Turkish borders, demanding the Palestinian institutions to intervene in order to bury the bodies of their loved ones.Families of the Palestinian victims who killed at the Turkish borders appealed the Palestinian institutions in Turkey to intervene for burying the bodies of their loved ones. It is worth |
2016-02-26 | View |
Targeting the outskirts of Khan Esheih camp by missiles and explosive barrels.The Syrian warplanes targeted the farms around Khan Esheih camp yesterday by explosive barrels and missiles. The bombs were dropped on Al-Rida road in the outskirts of the camp causing |
2016-02-26 | View |
The Toll Death Of Palestinian Victims In Al-Sayeda Zainb Bombings Risen To 37The toll death of Palestinian victims in Al-Sayeda Zainb has risen to 37. It has been documented 17 men, 13 women and 7 children; most of them from Al-Sayeda Zainb |
2016-02-26 | View |
Shahed organisation visits the Kuwait embassy in Lebanon regarding the state of Palestinians of Lebanon and Syria.In Lebanon, a delegation from The Palestinian Institution For Human Rights (Shahed) paid a visit to Kuwaiti embassy in Beirut. The delegation discussed the situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon |
2016-02-25 | View |
The Syrian security releases the Palestinian refugee Marwan Alasaad.In Hama, the Syrian security released Marwan Al-Assad, Palestinian refugee from Hama camp, after few months of arresting. AGPS listed 51 of 1061 arrestees from Hama camp are still in |
2016-02-25 | View |
Two Palestinian families from Homs cross the sea towards the Greek side.In a different context, a boat of refugees have arrived one of the Greek Island shore coming from Turkish coast. Two Palestinian families from Homs were on the rubber boat |
2016-02-25 | View |
A child girl dies in Al-Sayeda Zainb bombing brings the number of victims to 25.A children girl announced dead in the wake of the bombing targeted Al-Sayeda Zainb in 21 /2/2016. Reem Maher, one of the five children have been killed in the bloody |
2016-02-25 | View |
Anxiety In Al-Neirb Camp After Closing The Road of Khanaser, And News About Palestinian Casualties And Prisoners From Al-Quds BrigadeThe block of Aleppo highway, Khanaser road, which links Aleppo with Hama and Damascus, raised concerns about potential crisis, where Khanaser road is the main way for goods to Aleppo |
2016-02-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 23 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-02-24 | View |
The Syrian security comtinues arresting the two Palestinian brothers "Bahaa and Omar Zazaa".The Syria security still arrests the two Palestinian brothers. Omar Zazaa, 28-year-old, was arrested in February 2014, whereas his brother Bahaa, 27-year-old had been arrested in 26/10/2013. They were detained |
2016-02-24 | View |
Charity of Palestine continues in its humanitarian projects in Khan Esheih camp.Charity of Palestine strives, under severe conditions, to secure the living basics. In this respect, the charity carried out a series of relief and servicing projects in the Khan Eshieh |
2016-02-24 | View |
The Syrian army targets the eastern neighbourhood of Khan Esheih camp.In the suburbs of Damascus, the Syrian army have targeted the eastern area of Khan Esheih camp by heavy guns. Targeting the houses in this area raised a state of |
2016-02-24 | View |
Death Toll Of Palestinian Victims In Al-Sayeda Zainb Bombings Rise To 24The death toll of the bombings in Al-Sayeda Zainb has risen to 24 Palestinian victims. It was announced five new victims named: Khalid Rahal (PFLP-GC member from Al Hajar Al |
2016-02-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 22 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-02-23 | View |
Syrian security still keeping "Adel Deab" under arrest sine the settlement deal in Homs.Syrian regime still arresting the Palestinian young man, "Adel Adib Diab" 23-years-old since 24 March 2014. Diab was arrested while leaving the old city of Homs as part of the |
2016-02-23 | View |
"Jafra" continues to provide services to displaced people from Al Yarmouk camp to the adjacent areas.Services Section of “Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development” continues cleaning up the lanes and streets inhabited by people of Al-Yarmouk refugee camp in the nearby areas, this comes as |
2016-02-23 | View |
Al-Yarmouk camp with no running water for (532) Days.In southern Damascus; the rest of the residents of Al-Yarmouk camp complain of continuing water cut since (532) days, which is forcing them to go to the neighboring areas in |
2016-02-23 | View |
Blocking the only road supplies the city of Aleppo and Al Nairab camp with goods and foods.Aleppo’s main road through Khanasser was blocked yesterday, this road links the city of Aleppo with Hama and Damascus Cities, and provides goods and various materials to Aleppo and Al-Nayrab |
2016-02-23 | View |
At Least 20 Palestinians Were Killed in Al-Sayeda Zeinab Bombings in Damascus CountrysideAccording to the AGPS’ reporter in Al-Sayeda Zeinab camp; the number of Palestinian refugees who have died as a result of bombings hit the camp, the day before yesterday, has |
2016-02-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 21 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-02-22 | View |
The United States donates $47.7 Million for UNRWA dedicated for the Palestinians of Syria.Relief and Works Agency of Palestinian refugees UNRWA announced receiving financial support worth $47.7 Million Dollars from the United States, in favor of Palestinian refugees in Syria. "UNRWA" |
2016-02-22 | View |
"334" Palestinians were killed in Daraa since the beginning of the war in Syria.Monitoring and documentation team in the Action group for the Palestinians of Syria AGPS announced that the number of Palestinian refugees who were killed in the province of Daraa southern |
2016-02-22 | View |
The Palestinian teacher "Firas Alramly" released after an arrest of nearly a month.Syrian Security released the Palestinian refugee "Firas Muteb Alramly" after an arrest that lasted about a month, he is one of the residents of Khan Eshieh camp in Damascus Suburb |
2016-02-22 | View |
Targeting the last road for Khan Eshieh camp with heavy machine guns.The only road for Khan Eshieh Palestinian refugees Camp in Damascus Suburb was targeted, yesterday morning, by heavy machine guns what led to a state of tension among civilians who |
2016-02-22 | View |
Relatives of Palestinian victims who were shot dead at the Turkish borders appeal to the ICRC to intervene and deliver their bodiesFamily of the refugee "Hanan Hassan Moussa" who was shot dead with a group of Palestinian-Syrian refugees while trying to reach the Turkish territory, last Wednesday 17 February 2016, appealed |
2016-02-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 20 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-02-21 | View |
Three boats carrying a number of Palestinian refugees arrive to Greece.In Greece, where yesterday, a new batch of Al-Aydeen camp’s residents arrived, after an arduous journey and a long wait. Three boats at least arrived under harsh weather conditions, in |
2016-02-21 | View |
For (835) days, the regime’s army prevents the people of the Sbiena Camp from returning to their homes.The regime’s army and some Palestinian groups loyal to it continue to prevent residents of Sbiena camp from returning to their homes for the day (835), after being forced to |
2016-02-21 | View |
Syrian security forces arrest one of the "Fatah-Intifada" officials in Homs.Syrian security forces arrested in Homs City, last Saturday 13 of February 2016, a leadership member of "Fatah-Intifada" Palestinian movement in Al-Aydeen Camp of Home; the Palestinian refugee "Ziad Salim |
2016-02-21 | View |
Compulsory Conscription... Nightmare Haunts PRS’ livesThe Palestinian youth in Syria were placed in front of difficult choices regarding the compulsory conscription of military service, either to escape prosecution by immigrating outside the borders of Syria |
2016-02-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 19 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-02-20 | View |
NGOs organise a tour of Palestinian refugees from Syria in two refugee centres in the Netherlands.In the Netherlands, Albayt Alfalastini institution has organised a visit to Den Helder city, where Palestinian refugees from Syria reside in the two, permanent and temporary, refugee centres. The tour |
2016-02-20 | View |
Aid distribution to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon.In Lebanon, the Charity for Relief of Palestinian People in cooperating with Islamic Relief distributed assistance to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Wadi Al-Zaini south Lebanon and Borj-Albarajneh in Beirut |
2016-02-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria participate in a protest at EU headquarter in Beirut condemning UNRAW recent decisions.In Lebanon, Palestinians from Syria have participated in the protest staged at headquarter of EU mission in Beirut. The protest was one of series activities against UNRWA's decisions about |
2016-02-20 | View |
Syrian security releases a Palestinian refugee from Homs camp.The Syrian security released "Omar Mohammed Al-Omar", Palestinian refugee from Homs camp. Al-Omar had been arrested for 8 months in the Syrian prisons. It is worth mentioning that (1057) detainees |
2016-02-20 | View |
The Delays Of Residencies And Family Reunion Are The Most Refugees' Problems In SwedenThe Palestinian refugees, who fled the war-torn country of Syria, complain of the delays in the residency and reunion family processes. Some residencies need one year period or more, which |
2016-02-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 18 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-02-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Gaza protest demanding their rights.In Gaza, where dozens of Palestinian returnees protested against the government and factional negligence. The protest was held at the junction of Al-Saraya in Gaza city. The protesters demanded the |
2016-02-19 | View |
Seven injuries from Al-Neirb camp following the bus accident in Aleppo.In Aleppo, seven Palestinian refugees were wounded following the accident of their bus. The bus had overturned on Al-Ramousyeh road before transferring the injuries to the hospital of Aleppo university |
2016-02-19 | View |
Syrian security forces raids houses in Alayedeen camp in Homs, arresting many displaced people.Syrian military and political security raided houses in Homs camp arresting many displaced Syrians in the camp. Knowing that the Syrian security had granted them a security approval to live |
2016-02-19 | View |
A Palestinian refugee killed as he fighting alongside Assad forces.A pro-Assad Palestinian refugee has died in Latakia Suburbs in the wake of fighting between regime's forces and the Syrian opposition. Tamam Mofeed Al-Atrash, born in Damascus, was killed |
2016-02-19 | View |
Families Of Palestinian Victims, Who Killed At Turkish Borders, Demanding For Bodies To Be Handed OverThe Palestinian families of victims who killed at Turkish borders appealed the Turkish authorities to hand over the victims' bodies. They demanded a life in dignity for the Palestinian infant |
2016-02-19 | View |
51 Palestinian victims from Al-Neirb camp over the course of Syrian war.AGPS monitoring team documented 51 Palestinian victims from Al-Neirb camp in Aleppo over the course of the past five years. The victims were divided according to the death reasons, where |
2016-02-18 | View |
Syrian security releases two Palestinians from Homs camp.In the mid-country in Homs, Syrian security has released two Palestinian refugees. Ghaleb Qasem "Abu Ibraheem", was released after 4 years in jail. Whereas, Musaab Mawed, released after 10 months |
2016-02-18 | View |
Targeting the farms around Khan Esheih camp, and news that Zakyia road will be opened.In Damascus Suburbs, the Syrian artillery fired the farms around Khan-Esheih camp. The shelling from, Al-Kabousyeh hill, targeted the area causing panic among the locals. It is worth mentioning that |
2016-02-18 | View |
A Palestinian refugee tortured to death in Syrian prisons.The Palestinian refugee, Kamal Abbas, announced dead in the Syrian prisons. Abbas, from Yarmouk camp, had been tortured to death after years in jail. The 56-year-old man rises the torturing |
2016-02-18 | View |
Palestinian Girl killed By Turkish Borders Guards, And News About Three Other VictimsA Palestinian girl "Maram Alsayed" was shot dead by Turkish borders guards last night. Maram and her family were attempting to cross the Syrian-Turkish border fleeing the torn-war country when |
2016-02-18 | View |
Charity organizations distribute winter clothing to Palestinian Syrians in Wadi Al-Zeneh in Lebanon.Charity Organization for the Relief of Palestinians, in collaboration with the Guidance and Reform Association, completed, the day before yesterday, the second phase of distributing winter clothing on Palestinian families |
2016-02-17 | View |
UNRWA fills out ATM cards to Palestinian Syrians in Lebanon.UNRWA filled out the ATM cards for Palestinian Syrian refugees displaced to Lebanon, this relief forms food allowance equals 40,000 LL (equals 27$) per person. The UNRWA had cut |
2016-02-17 | View |
Decline in the number of Palestinian Syrian families in Ein el-Hilweh camp in Lebanon.Statistics prepared by the Union of Islamic relief organizations revealed that the number of Palestinian families displaced from Syria to Ein El-Hilweh camp of Sidon, southern Lebanon reached about 870 |
2016-02-17 | View |
AGPS publishes witnesses from the released prisoners about other Palestinian refugees in the Syrian regime's prisons.Activists of human rights reported, those released from Syrian regime's prisons recently, have seen two Palestinian refugees still under detention: Palestinian Syrian detainee ''Munir Sharefh'' resident |
2016-02-17 | View |
Residents of Sbiena camp demanding to open the road back to their homes.Sbiena camp residents demanded Syrian army and groups loyal to it to open the roads back to their camp, just like they did to Husseiniya camp, after 832 days of |
2016-02-17 | View |
After closing all the roads, Syrian army cut off the only access road to Khan Alsheh campAccording to reports received from Khan Eshieh camp in Damascus Suburb, the Syrian regime troops stationed at the regiment 137 cut off the road between Khan Eshieh and Zakya town |
2016-02-17 | View |
UNRWA distributes relief aid to residents of Al Yarmouk and the displaced.In the south of Damascus, after a stoppage of several months, the UNRWA distribute 200 relief parcels to the residents of Al Yarmouk refugee camp in the town of Yalda |
2016-02-16 | View |
Syrian security continues the detention of Palestinian refugee "Qadri Ismail”The Syrian regime continues the detention of the Palestinian refugee "Sobhi Ismail Kadri" 49-years-old since the date of 18.06.2015 until this moment, when he was passing the checkpoint |
2016-02-16 | View |
Releasing a Palestinian refugee, hours after arrest on Babbila Sedy Mekdad checkpoint.Syrian security releases Palestinian refugee "Ola Ukleh Mohamed", after being arrested by soldiers of Babbila Sedy Mekdad checkpoint of the Syrian security for several hours, during exiting the southern area |
2016-02-16 | View |
Security harassment in the Al-Aydeen camp in Homs affects street vendors.In the middle of Syria, the Syrian security forces applied additional procedures in Al-Aydeen Camp of Homs, the security point of the camp wich is related to the Syrian "political |
2016-02-16 | View |
Warplanes launched two raids on Al Muzeireeb Town south of Syria.In Southern Syria; warplanes raided the town of Al-Muzeireeb in Daraa, home of about 8,500 Palestinian refugees, the AGPS correspondent reported that the residents were in a state of |
2016-02-16 | View |
Tombs Prices and finding a place to bury the dead, suffered by Al Yarmouk camp refugees in SyriaDeath became an scary concern for the residents of Al-Yarmuk camp who are displaced to the adjacent areas, as there tragedy is not reflected by the loss of their beloved |
2016-02-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 14 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-02-15 | View |
AGPS highlights the education sector situations in Khan Dannoun Camp.Residents of Khan Dannoun Camp complain of the crowded school classes in the camp, as schools now unable to fully meet the students' educational needs due to this issue. The |
2016-02-15 | View |
Syrian security releases a Palestinian refugee, resident of Al-Aydeen camp in Homs.The Syrian security released on 13 February 2016 the Palestinian refugee "Amjad Subhi Sarhan" member of the pro-regime Palestinian faction PFLP-GC, after 20 days of arrest, noting that Syrian security |
2016-02-15 | View |
8 members of the pro-regime Al-Quds Brigade injured while fighting in Aleppo.In the north of Syria, the AGPS' correspondent reported the injury of eight Palestinian refugees members of al-Quds pro-regime Brigade, they are: "Ahmed Dawod Fayyad", "Abdulhadi Ahmed Houari", "Saleh Abdullah |
2016-02-15 | View |
Missiles strike target the outskirts of Khan Eshieh camp in Damascus Suburb.Warplanes targeted the outskirts of Khan Esheh camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus Suburb, by three missiles at least, in two consecutive raids, where the sound of explosions resulted in |
2016-02-15 | View |
31 Palestinians from the Al-Raml Camp in Latakia killed since the beginning of the war in SyriaMonitoring and documentation team at the AGPS revealed that the number of victims from Al-Raml camp in Latakia who had been killed since the beginning of the war in Syria |
2016-02-15 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 13 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-02-14 | View |
Two Palestinians were arrested in Homs camp.In Homs, the Syrian security arrested two Palestinians, Mahmoud Farouk Meari in his forties arrested in 10/2, and Fahed Hayatleh in his late thirties arrested in 25/1 last month. The |
2016-02-14 | View |
Shelling targets the west side of Khan Esheih camp in Damascus suburbs.In Damascus suburbs, the west side of Khan Esheih camp was subjected to shelling. A bomb was fallen to Alkhawaled neighbourhood opposite to Al-Huda mosque. The shelling has not resulted |
2016-02-14 | View |
Two Palestinians Killed While They Fighting Alongside Syrian Regime In AleppoTwo Palestinian victims were killed in the violent battles in Aleppo. The first fighter is Ammar Saleem Droubi, from Alquds brigade in Alneirb camp, announced dead during the clashes in |
2016-02-14 | View |
Alquds brigade pushes Palestinian fighters into Aleppo battles.Alquds brigade, a militia supports Assad regime, recruited tens of Palestinian refugees in order to fight in different areas in Aleppo. The violent battles raging in north Syria entailed enlisting |
2016-02-14 | View |
3 Palestinian victims from Alsayedeh-Zainb camp during the last month.AGPS indicated that three victims from Alsayeda-Zainb were killed in last January. Tayseer Rahal, Jihad Mohammed Ali and Jihad Mohammed Khalil announced dead after battles between Assad and opposition forces |
2016-02-13 | View |
Palestinian of Syria protest against recent decisions of UNRWA.Many Palestinian refugees participated in protests against the recent decisions of UNRWA. The protest was held in Borj-Elbarajneh camp in the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Protesters condemned the UNRWA cut |
2016-02-13 | View |
Family of a Palestinian refugee from Syria in Lebanon appeals for the treatment-cost of $8000.In Lebanon, the family of Palestinian refugee "Khaled Abdelhadi" appealed all relief organisations, PLO, UNRWA and Red Cross committee to extend help for its son after his hand had been |
2016-02-13 | View |
Shelling Targets Khan Esheih Camp Resulting In Injuries And Material DamagesKhan Esheih camp was targeted by artillery bombing last night. Several bombs have fallen in different areas in and around the camp. AGPS assured that the source of firing is |
2016-02-13 | View |
Distribution of aid to Palestinians from Syria in Wadi-Alzaini in Lebanon.The charity institution for Palestinian People Relief in cooperating with Alershad wa Eleslah assembly distributed winter aid to Palestinian refugees in Wadi-Alzaini In Lebanon. Officials of charity said 220 families |
2016-02-13 | View |
Announcing for protests in Gaza to highlight "the ignorance of Palestinians from Syria"In Gaza strip, the Organisation of The Common Coordination, announced for protests in a wake of news about special program in Gaza. The organisation specialised in Palestinians affairs from Syria |
2016-02-12 | View |
Appeals to release the kidnapped activist "Mohammed Mawed" in Al-Yarmouk camp.In Al-Yarmouk camp, the family of kidnapped activist "Mohammed Mawed" has appealed for its son to be released. The heart-broken family called for any information about his fate, as it |
2016-02-12 | View |
Executing a member of opposition after he murdered two people in Khan Esheih camp.In Khan Esheih camp, a fighter of opposition groups was executed. The fighter, who fired locals resulting in two casualties, was captured by another armed group, according to AGPS correspondence |
2016-02-12 | View |
AGPS And PRC Issue The Biannual Report: 200 Thousand Palestinians Displaced Out Of Syria, 3000 Victims And More Than 1000 Detainees"Titled "Palestinians of Syria.. Refugees on The Road of Life", Action Group for Palestinians of Syria AGPS and Palestinian Return Centre PRC have issued the biannual report for the second |
2016-02-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 10 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-02-11 | View |
70 PS refugees at least died outside Syria last year.Monitoring and documentation team in the AGPS noted that 70 refugees died outside Syria until the end of 2015, including (15) refugees in Egypt, (12) in Lebanon, (10) for the |
2016-02-11 | View |
Syrian Security continues arresting the PS refugee "Wissam Bishtawi".The Syrian regime continues to arrest Palestinian refugee "Wissam Mahmoud Bishtawi" 39-years-old since the date of 12.24.2014 and up to the minute, Bishtawi was arrested on a Syrian |
2016-02-11 | View |
Anxiety and fear among the people of Daraa camp after news of preparations to storm the area.In southern Syria; the Palestinian refugees in Dara Camp explained their fears and concerns, after repetitive news referring to intensive preparations of regime's army and its militias to break |
2016-02-11 | View |
Migration Ratios' Notable Increase; 30 Youths Flee the Al-Aydeen Camp Within One WeekActivists, closely following up the PS conditions in Al-Aydeen Camp, confirmed a notable increase in migration ratios in the camp of Homs City, referring to 30 youths fled the camp |
2016-02-11 | View |
Palestine Charity Association continues providing medical services to residents of the Yarmouk camp and to displaced people in nearby villages.Medical Department in "Palestine Charity Association" continues dispensing free medical prescriptions for the people of the Yarmouk refugee camp displaced to neighboring areas and to those inside the camp, assuring |
2016-02-10 | View |
Documenting 282 PS abductees in Syria.Monitoring and documentation team in the AGPS, revealed that, at least 282 Palestinian refugees are still missing since the start of the war in Syria, including 37 females, the team |
2016-02-10 | View |
FIDDER starts registering names of PS refugees in Turkey.The "Turkish Organisation in solidarity with Palestine FIDDER" has announced starting the census of Palestinian refugees displaced from Syria and Iraq to Turkey, which was announced earlier, to be given |
2016-02-10 | View |
Regime's security arrests a teacher from Khan Eshieh Camp.The AGPS' correspondent reported the arrest of the Palestinian teacher "Firas Al-Ramli", Khan Eshieh camp resident. Al-Ramli was arrested by the soldiers of the Al-Qutayfa security checkpoint on his way |
2016-02-10 | View |
PLA conscript injured in Damascus Suburb.The PLA conscripted refugee "Ahmed Kablawi", was injured while fighting alongside with the Syrian regime's army in Damascus Suburb, Kablawi is one of the Husseiniya camp's residents in |
2016-02-10 | View |
Two Refugees Killed in Syria; One of Them was Tortured to Death in Assad's PrisonsTwo PS refugees killed in Syria, one of them was tortured to death in the Syrian regime's prisons, he is "Hassan Shehabi" resident of Muadamiyat Al-Sham Town in Damascus |
2016-02-10 | View |
Between homelessness and arrests and shelling, suffering of the female PS refugees continues in light of the war.The female Palestinian refugees are suffering from the impacts of the conflict on humanitarian, social and economic conditions, where females were killed, arrested and missed fathers, husbands, brothers and sons |
2016-02-09 | View |
Regime's army tightens the siege on Al-Aydeen camp in Homs and imposes a list of prohibitions.In the middle of Syria, in spite of the keenness of the people of the Al-Aydeen Camp in Homs City to keep their camp away from the war, but the |
2016-02-09 | View |
Warnings of the spread of diseases and epidemics as a result of clogged sewers in the Yarmouk refugee camp.Activists warned of the spread of diseases and epidemics in the Yarmouk Camp as a result of clogged sewers, while the specialists confirmed that the waste and human excreta gathering |
2016-02-09 | View |
AGPS' Human Rights Report: Three PS Camps in Syria are Under Tight Siege, Destruction Ratio in Other Camps Reach 70%The AGPS said in a statement released yesterday, that three Palestinian refugee camps in Syria are still under siege, where the regime's army and its affiliated Palestinian groups continue |
2016-02-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 7 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-02-08 | View |
4 Palestinians victims drowning from Khan Esheih camp in last January.AGPS announced 4 victims, Sana Hazaa and her three kids Udai, Qusai and Lama Hilal, from Khan Esheih camp had drowned as they trying to cross Aegean sea to the |
2016-02-08 | View |
Humanitarian assistance to Palestinian refugees south Turkey.The European Alwafa campaign distributed assistance to Palestinian families in south Turkey in Mersin, Kilis, Gaziantep, Antakya and Kirikhan. The assistance included food and health packages, in addition to coal |
2016-02-08 | View |
Recreational and educational activities for Palestinian refugee children in the several camps in Syria.In south Damascus, the psychological support team in Jafra charity carried out an entertainment trip to a public garden in Babila south Al-Yarmouk camp. The trip contained activities and fun |
2016-02-08 | View |
Syrian security continues arresting Mohammed Hamdan for two and half years.The Syrian security continues arresting "Mohammed Hamdan" since 31/08/2013. The 38-year-old man had been arrested at one of the Assad regime's checkpoints in Maliha in eastern Gouta in Damascus |
2016-02-08 | View |
Artillery shelling targets the outskirts of Khan Esheih camp.In west Damascus, artillery, based on Al-kabousaya hill, targeted the outskirts of the Palestinian refugees camp of Khan Esheih. The bombing hit some farms around the camp coincided to clashes |
2016-02-08 | View |
Deterioration Of The Humanitarian Situation Of The Displaced Palestinian Families To Qudsaya District in Rural DamascusThe Palestinian families in Qudsaya are suffering from a real tragedy as they are under the siege imposed by Assad regime. The siege influanced in the health and other living |
2016-02-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 6 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More than 71 |
2016-02-07 | View |
The Syrian security released two brothers from Dara'a camp.In Dara'a, two brothers have been released after long arrest in Adra'a Central prison of Damascus. "Yahya and Mohamed Saleem Al-Turaani", were released last morning in the Syrian capital. It is worth mentioning |
2016-02-07 | View |
In Homs, one Palestinian arrested and two others released.In Homs, "Amjad Sobhi Sarhan", a member of pro-Assad faction of PFLP-GC, was arrested in 28 January 2016. Sarhan had been arrested three times by Syrian security over the past two months. He is |
2016-02-07 | View |
A night shelling targets the besieged camp of Al-Yarmouk in Damascus.Al-Yarmouk camp in Damascus has been targeted last night by Assad forces. Heavy shelling by missiles and mortars fired towards several areas in the camp resulted in damage of houses of civilians |
2016-02-07 | View |
Activists launch a campaign titled "Wedding of Martyrs" honouring Palestinians victims in Syria.In Syria, activists launched a social media campaign honouring the Palestinian victims who killed over the course of Syrian conflict. The campaign adopted the Arabic hash tag of #عرس_الشهداء means (wedding of martyrs). "The goal of the campaign |
2016-02-07 | View |
Official Action To Rectify The Legal Status Of Palestinians From Syria In TurkeyThe Palestinian embassy, Palestinian community and the Turkish Assembly for Solidarity with Palestine (Fidder) announced an official action to sort out the crisis of Palestinians from Syria and Iraq in Turkey. The procedure |
2016-02-07 | View |
Shelling On Al-Neirab Palestinian Refugees Camp In AleppoThe Palestinian refugee camp of Al-Neirab was subjected to renewed shelling last night. The bombing has targeted few different areas in the camp by mortars. Two mortars have been fired |
2016-02-06 | View |
A Palestinian killed during fighting alongside with Assad forcesThe Palestinian refugee, "Ismael Saleh Aljalali", died as he was fighting alongside with the Assad forces. Aljalali, from Al-Sayeda Zainb camp, has been killed during the battle against the Syrian |
2016-02-06 | View |
More than (3121) Palestinian victims in the Syrian war.AGPS monitoring and documentation team said they documented (3121) Palestinian victims killed during the Syrian conflict. The statistics unveiled that (1057) have died due to the bombing operations, whereas, (703) |
2016-02-06 | View |
A Palestinian refugee from Syria joins to one of the most important research centres in Germany.In Germany, "Fuad Abu Sameer" has joined one of the most important research centres in the country. Abu Sameer, a Palestinian refugee from Syria, became an intern in "Desy" institution |
2016-02-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 4 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-02-05 | View |
AGPS and PRC send message to "Syria Donors Conference" in London.In London, the Action Group for the Palestinians of Syria, alongside with the Palestinian Return Centre have sent a memo the "Syria Donors Conference" held yesterday in London, reviewing the |
2016-02-05 | View |
Syrian Security releases PS refugee in Aleppo.In Homs camp, or Al-Aydeen camp of Homs City, the Syrian Security has released the PS refugee "Hisham Shanati" after being arrested for about six months in its prisons. AGPS |
2016-02-05 | View |
Mortar shell hits the entrance of Al-Nayrab Camp.For the third day, the entrance of Al-Nayrab Camp was exposed to shelling, specifically at the arch point. Damages were limited to materials. It is noteworthy that the camp is |
2016-02-05 | View |
A Palestinian refugee killed in Shiekh-Miskeen Town.The Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Mohammad Awad Ukla" was killed in battles of Shiekh Miskeen Town in Dar'a, knowing that he was a pro-regime fighter and a member of some popular |
2016-02-05 | View |
A Human Rights Report of AGPS: More Than One-Third of the Palestinian-Syrians were Displaced from SyriaThe AGPS assured in a Human Rights Report that more than one-third of the Palestinian Syrian refugees living in Syria, who count around half million, were displaced towards out of Syria |
2016-02-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 3 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-02-04 | View |
The UNRWA's spokesman: An icon two years on begs some unsettling questions.Mr. Sami Mushashi, the UNRW's spokesman raised many questions in the second anniversary of capturing one of the most famous and shocking photographs of Al-Yarmouk Camp catastrophe, circulated by |
2016-02-04 | View |
New group of families from Al-Aydeen Camp arrive Greece.Migration of Palestinian Syrian families continues as the war continues and the living conditions are still deteriorating. Yesterday, a new group of PS families from Al-Aydeen Camp of Homs City |
2016-02-04 | View |
Blockade and ISIS aggravate the health conditions in Al-Yarmouk Camp.Al-Yarmouk Camp is witnessing accelerated breakdown in health care sector, severe shortage in almost all the medical supplies needed there, and the blockade is still going on and accompanied by |
2016-02-04 | View |
PS refugee kidnapped in Al-Yarmouk camp.Reports confirmed that the Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Mahmoud Mawid" nicknamed as "Abu Abdullah" in Al-Yarmouk camp has disappeared since four days, amidst fears of being kidnapped by unknown group. Mawid's |
2016-02-04 | View |
A Palestinian refugee killed in Daraa City.The Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Samer Mohammad Misad Ibrahim" was killed due to shelling that hit Tareek Al-Sad area in Dar'a, this incident brings the total number of PS victims to |
2016-02-04 | View |
Shelling Targets Al-Nayrab Camp and Al-Mozireeb TownAl-Nayrab Camp, North of Syria, was hit yesterday by one mortar shell caused material damages in houses and properties, in addition to the horrifying tension state that prevailed the camp |
2016-02-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 2 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-02-03 | View |
Syrian Security forces release three PS refugees from prisons.The Syrian Security has released three PS refugees after being prisoned for various periods, as follows: The PS "Saeed Farouk Zaidan" who was arrested for a month, the PS "Wael |
2016-02-03 | View |
Activists accuse the pro-regime popular committees of committing looting.Activists from Khan Dannoun Camp accused the popular committees, operated and affiliated to the Assad regime, of committing acts of looting and rubbery inside the camp. Many passers were treated |
2016-02-03 | View |
A Palestinian conscript in PLA killed in Adra City in Damascus Suburb.The Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Hussam Ayyoub" a conscripted member in Palestine Liberation Army PLO, was killed in clashes took place at Tal-Kurdi area in Damascus Suburb Province, this incident brings the |
2016-02-03 | View |
Shelling Targets Dar'a Camp and the Outskirts of Al-Nayrab and Khan Eshieh Camps Results in InjuriesDar'a Camp, south of Syria, was subjected yesterday to artillery shelling and to tanks' shells caused direct and massive destruction of civilians' houses and properties, in addition to the |
2016-02-03 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 1 February 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-02-02 | View |
Italy donates € 1 million to support Palestinian refugees from Syria.UNRWA announced that Italy has donated € 1 Million ($1.09 M) to support Palestinian refugees in Syria. The agency said; the funding comes with the struggling of Palestinians in |
2016-02-02 | View |
"Ali Al-Shehabi" still arrested by Syrian security for the second year.The Syrian regime continues arresting "Ali Al-Shehabi" since 2 February 2014. The 25-year-old had been arrested by Syrian security at the entrance of Al-Yarmouk Camp, where he attended to the |
2016-02-02 | View |
Health awareness campaign launches in Alayedeen camp in Homs.In the middle of Syria in Homs, the Red Crescent launched a health awareness campaign in Alayedeen camp against the Seasonal Flu in UNRWA schools. The campaign started in Albarwa |
2016-02-02 | View |
Panic and tension among pupils in Khan Eshieh camp in the wake of targeting the outskirts of the camp by 4 raids.A state of panic and tension spread out among pupils in Khan Eshieh camp after 4 raids carried out by the Syrian air forces. The raids targeted the west outskirts |
2016-02-02 | View |
A pro-Assad fighter from Fateh-Alintifada has been killed in Syria.A Palestinian refugee has died of wounds sustained from the explosion targeted Alsayeda-Zainb in Damascus in 31 January 2016. The 22-years-old "Khalil Mohamed Ebraheem" anounced dead in the hospital two |
2016-02-02 | View |
21 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Syria Over The Course Of January 2016AGPS monitoring team revealed a new statistics of Palestinian refugee victims over the past last month. The (21) victims revealed by the report had been killed in January 2016, 17 |
2016-02-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 31 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-02-01 | View |
4 Palestinians tortured to death during the first month of 2016.AGPS indicated in its report that four Palestinians tortured to death in the first month of 2016. Ahmad Mohamed Al-Khateem, from Al-Yarmouk camp, Ammar Jarbou, from Aleppo, Mohamed Ehsan Sobeh |
2016-02-01 | View |
AGPS: (425) female Palestinian victims killed over the course of the Syrian war.In Syria, AGPS monitoring and documentation team revealed a new statistics regarding the victims' gender in Syria. AGPS said that (425) Palestinian female have been listed as victims in the |
2016-02-01 | View |
Running water cut in Dara'a camp lasts for the sixth month.In south Syria in Dara'a, cutting of the running water continues for the (670th) day. The cutting drives people to walk long distance to fetch water which exposes a |
2016-02-01 | View |
War and poverty push Palestinian students to leave their schools.UNRWA announced that a huge number of Palestinian refugee students had left their schools owing to poverty, unemployment and difficulties of getting an alternative housing after they were enforced to |
2016-02-01 | View |
News About A Truce Between ISIS And Al-Nusra Front In Al-Yarmouk CampAfter few days of the tension in Al-Yarmouk camp, cautious calm prevails the camp amid reports talking about a truce agreement between ISIS and Al-Nusra Front. AGPS sources revealed that |
2016-02-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 30 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-31 | View |
Al-Wafa Campaign distributes assistance to Palestinian refugees in Borj Al-Barajneh camp in Beirut.Al-Wafa campaign has distributed urgent aid to families of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Borj Al-Barajneh camp in the Lebanese capital of Beirut. The distribution included food packages and winter |
2016-01-31 | View |
Relatives of the Palestinian female detainees express their displeasure at Palestinian institutions, because of ignoring the issue.Rrelatives of Palestinian female detainees in the Syrian prisons expressed their displeasure at the international and Palestinian institutions, particularly PLO, due to ignoring detainees' file. The families demanded, through a |
2016-01-31 | View |
Explosive barrels target the outskirts of Khan Eshieh camp.Syrian military helicopters dropped, at least, 4 explosive barrels on the outskirts of Khan Eshieh camp west Damascus. Only material damages reported. In the meanwhile, checkpoints are still block the |
2016-01-31 | View |
Clashes Between Al-Nusra Front And ISIS In Al-Yarmouk CampAl-Yarmouk camp has witnessed sporadic clashes over the last few hours. The tension came in the wake of an assassination attempt of Abu Salem Al-Iraqi, the deputy of ISIS head |
2016-01-31 | View |
AGPS: 64 Children At Least Were Killed Due To Siege And Shelling In Al-Yarmouk CampThe monitoring and documentation team in the AGPS assured, today's evening, documenting 64 children killed in Al-Yarmouk camp due to siege and shelling. The team says it is more |
2016-01-30 | View |
Syrian Security arrests PS refugees while heading to Damascus to collect UNRWA's aidhundreds of PS refugees participated in the public march protest against UNRWA's health care cuts held in front of the ESCWA's head office in Beirut Lebanon. The protestors |
2016-01-30 | View |
FIDDER holds a consultative meeting to sort out the issue of PS refugees in Turkeya meeting has been held in FIDDER association, Friday noon, with "Dr. Fayed Mustafa" the Ambassador of Palestine Authority in Turkey, concentrated on the mechanisms of action to sort out |
2016-01-30 | View |
Palestine Charity Association turns the place of destroyed school in Khan Eshieh Camp into football field.Palestine Charity Association in Khan Eshieh Camp started removing the rubble of one of the UNRWA's schools destroyed by explosive barrels last year, to turn its place into football |
2016-01-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 27 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-29 | View |
Relief aid distribution in Turkish Town of Kilis.In Turkey, Bulbul Zade Association in cooperation with Palestinians-in-Turkey Committee has visited the most needy PS families in Kilis Town south of Turkey, where they provided them food parcels and |
2016-01-29 | View |
Intermittent shelling targets Khan Eshieh refugee Camp.Khan Eshieh Camp and its vicinity were exposed to mortar shelling and warplanes raids. Three mortar shells were fired from Syrian Army's points at Al-Kabousiyya hill towards Al-Zuhoor Street |
2016-01-29 | View |
Activists Warn Families of PS Arrestees from Scams and Blackmail IncidentsActivists strongly warned the families of Palestinian-Syrian detainees in prisons, of scams and possible blackmail incidents carried out by mediators and lawyers for revealing the fate or place of detention |
2016-01-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 27 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-28 | View |
AGPS sheds light on the humanitarian conditions of PS in Lebanon.PS in Lebanon suffer from frequent cuts and notable reduction of aid support they get from humanitarian organisations, apart from some 'seasonal' campaigns which do not cover all the |
2016-01-28 | View |
New group of Palestinian refugees arrive Greece.Many families from Al-Aydeen Camp including children, managed to arrive Greece by sea, despite the low pressure weather and the intense cold and the unstable sea condition, according to one |
2016-01-28 | View |
Jafra Foundation continues providing aid to displaced families in Yalda Town.Jafra Foundation continues providing relief and food aid to families of Al-Yarmouk that left the camp towards Yalda nearby town in the wake of ISIS broking into the camp back |
2016-01-28 | View |
Syrian Regime releases from prison a Palestinian refugee from Khan Eshieh Camp.The Syrian Security released the PS refugee "Sobhi Awad" who is from Khan Eshieh camp, and has been arrested for six months, while 106 others from the same camp are |
2016-01-28 | View |
Cold Hinders the Educational Process in Aleppo Since UNRWA Schools Run Out of Heating FuelPalestinian Syrian students in UNRWA schools suffer from intense cold as their schools run out of Diesel fuel used for heating, the same reports was confirmed by families of students |
2016-01-28 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statisticsb Until 26 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria participate in protests against UNRWA cuts.Hundreds of Palestinian refugees continue protesting against UNRWA cuts. In its turn, the NGOs in Lebanon held several meetings to arrange events to that end. Palestinians of Syria Committee contributed |
2016-01-27 | View |
Ahmad Abu Touq in enforced disappearance for 2 and half years.Ahmad Abu Touq, Palestinian refugee from Alramel camp in Latakia, is still in enforced disappearance for 2 and half years. Abu Touq was arrested by Assad forces in 6 September |
2016-01-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria on the discussing table inside the House of Commons.Researchers and experts have discussed the situation of Palestinians in Lebanon. The session, organised by Palestinian Return Centre PRC, addressed the poverty in the Palestinian camps in Lebanon in the |
2016-01-27 | View |
The second victim from PLA within 48 hours.The second victim from PLA was announced dead within the last 48 hours. The lieutenant, Samer Hasan, has killed in Shiekh-Meskeen in Dara'a during the violent fighting between Assad |
2016-01-27 | View |
A Palestinian refugee has been killed by a sniper in Yarmook camp.A sniper in Yarmook camp shot a Palestinian refugee as he was standing in front of his house. Mohamed Hieyl Hamada announced dead at the scene, bringing the number of |
2016-01-27 | View |
A House Of Hamas-Affiliated Family Confiscated By Assad Regime In Husseinieh CampThe forces of Assad regime have confiscated a house of Palestinian family in Husseinieh camp. Al-Masri family has been expelled out of its house under the pretext of affiliation to |
2016-01-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 25January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-26 | View |
Palestine Charity Association completes the distribution of assistance to the displaced people from Yarmook camp.Palestine Charity Association has completed the distribution of firewood to displaced people from Yarmook camp. The (900) family, benefited from the firewood, constitute about half of the displaced Palestinians in |
2016-01-26 | View |
The Turkish Minister of Education apologizes to a Palestinian girl from Syria, and instructs to facilitate the education affairs of P.S.In Turkey, a high profile official from Ministry of Education have paid a visit to a Palestinian girl from Syria, Marya Faour. The visit, upon orders from the Minister of |
2016-01-26 | View |
Security tension in Yarmook camp between ISIS and Al-Nusar Front.Yarmook camp witnessed a security tension between ISIS and Al-Nusar Front. The tension comes in the wake of talk of an imminent agreement between ISIS and Assad regime. The leaked |
2016-01-26 | View |
AGPS Issues The English Report Of Statistics Of Palestinian Victims Until December 2015The Palestinian victims statistics report has been issued by AGPS. The 10-page report documents the Palestinian victims from beginning of the outbreak of conflict in Syria until December 2015. The |
2016-01-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 25 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-25 | View |
A training course of first aid carried out in Wadi-Alzaini in south Lebanon.The Palestinian Red Crescent with cooperating of the Follow-up of Displaced Palestinian Committee in Lebanon, have completed a First Aid training course in Alawda club in Wadi-Alzaini south Lebanon. The |
2016-01-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon conducts an inspection tour on the Palestinian refugees in Bekaa province.In Lebanon, and coincided to the trough which started in the region. Palestinians of Syria Committee carried out an inspection tour on Palestinian refugees in Bekaa province where 950 family |
2016-01-25 | View |
AGPS monitors the living suffering in Dara'a camp.In south country in Dara'a, Palestinian refugees are suffering from the constant shelling and military actions. The Palestinian camp of Dara'a, located just 300 meter away from the |
2016-01-25 | View |
Jafra charity provides assistance to displaced people from Yarmook in Yalda town.Jafra charity provided assistance to displaced people form Yarmook camp to Yalda. The campaign entitled "Raja'een" (means we are returning) launched by Jafra owing to suffering of people from |
2016-01-25 | View |
A pro-Assad has been arrested with charge of smuggling Syrian soldiers to Turkey.In Aleppo, The Syrian security arrested Mazen Abu Dhayes in Al-Nairab camp. Abu Dhayes, pro-Assad, was detained with charge of smuggling soldiers to Turkey. On the other hand, Palestinian families |
2016-01-25 | View |
Al-Nusra Front releases two members of Fateh movement.Al-Nusra Front has released two members of Fateh movement. Bahaa Al-Ameen and Samer Shebli were arrested by the fighters of Al-Nusra with charge of cooperating with Assad regime and the |
2016-01-25 | View |
A Palestinian soldier from PLA killed in Sheik-Meskeen in Dara'a.A lieutenant, Ebraheem Ali Jumaa, from PLA has died in clashes in Sheik-Meskeem town in Dara'a. The news from the Dara'a comes to assure what AGPS had revealed |
2016-01-25 | View |
AGPS: A Tangible Drop Of Palestinian Victims In Syria Over The Past Half Of 2015AGPS revealed a new report regarding the amount of Palestinian victims over the past 6 months of 2015. The report indicated to a significant drop in the rate of Palestinian |
2016-01-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics until 23 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-24 | View |
Heating fuel distribution in Al-Jalil Camp in Lebanon.Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon distributed heating fuel of Diesel to about 200 needy families in Al-Jalil Camp in Lebanon. It is noteworthy that around 42,500 Palestinian-Syrians who |
2016-01-24 | View |
The Syrian Security is still arresting three brothers from "Al-Taamary" family for almost two years.The Syrian regime is still arresting three brothers from "Al-Taamari" family in its prisons for two years, they are "Khaled Jamal Al-Taamary" 26-years-old, "Mohammad Jamal Al-Taamary" 23-years-old, and "Ahmad Jamal |
2016-01-24 | View |
Assad's Army targets Khan Eshieh road, and warnings from passing it.In Damascus Suburb, many activists called for the civilians not to cross Khan Eshieh – Zakiya road or to take full cautious since it could be very dangerous as the |
2016-01-24 | View |
After Months of Collation; Clashes Between ISIS and Al-Nusra Front in the Yarmouk CampSporadic clashes erupted in Al-Orouba Street in Al-Yarmouk Camp between the two groups of ISIS and Al-Nusra Front who control the camp for the time being. The camp's streets |
2016-01-24 | View |
By Orders from the Syrian Regime; Transferring Units of PLA towards Al-Shiekh Miskeen Hot BattlefrontSpecial sources assured to the AGPS that, units from the Palestine Liberation Army have been transferred towards Al-Shiekh Miskeen Town to fight alongside with the Regime against the opposition forces |
2016-01-23 | View |
Two Palestinians killed during fighting alongside with the Assad RegimeThe Palestinian refugee "Nizar Mahmoud Awad" from Al-Yarmouk Camp, member of the Fourth Squad of the Republican Guard, was killed during clashes with the armed opposition in Darayya City in |
2016-01-23 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians participate in mass demonstration against UNRWA's cutsthe Palestinian-Syrians displaced to Lebanon participated, yesterday, in a mass demonstration against the cuts of UNRWA's health care aid, held in front of the agency's head office in |
2016-01-23 | View |
Two drowning incidents kill 42 immigrants most of them are women and children.In Greece, 42 immigrants from Syria died in two drowning incidents in the Aegean Sea while trying to arrive to the Greek islands on their way to Western Europe countries |
2016-01-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 21 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-22 | View |
Many families from Al-Aydeen Camp of Homs arrive Greece.In Greece, where many families of Al-Aydeen Camp in Homs City have arrived Greece after long and hard waiting and harassment by Coastguards, while many others are still waiting in |
2016-01-22 | View |
The Syrian Security is still arresting the Palestinian nurse "Basel Omar" for almost three years.The Syrian Security continues arresting the Palestinian nurse "Basel Hasan Omar" 38-years-old since the date of 7 March 2013 until now. Basel used to work in Al-Mojtahid Govermental Hospital in |
2016-01-22 | View |
Two doctors only inside Khan Eshieh Camp, and the UNRWA clinic is limited to advisory services.Khan Eshieh camp is suffering from a severe health care crisis as all the hospitals had been shut down, in addition to reducing the UNRWA's sole clinic services to |
2016-01-22 | View |
Sources Close to the Palestinian Embassy in Lebanon are Calling for Volunteers to Join a Security Force in the Yarmouk Refugee CampActivists close to the Palestinian Embassy in Lebanon are working on forming what they described as "Security Force" to work inside Al-Yarmouk Camp, special sources assured to the AGPS. According |
2016-01-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics until 20 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-21 | View |
14 Palestinians have been killed in 2016, 4 of them tortured to death.AGPS has revealed new figures of Palestinian victims in 2016. The Documentation and Monitoring team has listed 14 Palestinian who were killed in different areas inside and outside Syria since |
2016-01-21 | View |
Humanitarian appeal to help a child patient, Jehad Ebwini, suffering from a serious illness.In Lebanon, a humanitarian appeal has been launched to help a Palestinian child patient suffering from a serious illness. The 7-year-old, "Jawad Ebwini", needs a special healthcare and his life |
2016-01-21 | View |
Palestine association charity organises sport activities in Khan-Esheih camp.In Khan Esheih camp, the Palestine association charity organised sport activities for children. The marathon took place in the camp, involving 72 participants, concluded by honouring the winners and the |
2016-01-21 | View |
Ongoing plight in Handarat camp in Aleppo.The plight of displaced Palestinians of Handarat camp in Aleppo lasts for 998 day. The inhabitants of the camp had fled in a wake of dominating the camp by Syrian |
2016-01-21 | View |
The Syrian Regime Handed Out Only 14 Palestinian Bodies Out Of 431 Since The Start Of The WarAGPS has documented only 14 bodies had been handed by Syrian regime to their families. The number of Palestinians who tortured to death is 431, which most of them have |
2016-01-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 19 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-20 | View |
Distributing assistance to Palestinian families in Damascus.The charity Association in cooperation with the Syrian Red Crescent distributed 528 package of cloths to Palestinian refugees in Damascus. In its turn, Alquds Charity handed out packages to displaced |
2016-01-20 | View |
Activists: Assad regime deliberately leaks videos for Palestinians fighting in its side.Activists accused the Syrian regime of attempting to push Palestinians in the conflict, by recruiting a number of Palestinian youth. In the same context, the pro-regime media broadcasted few |
2016-01-20 | View |
The volunteers committee of Yarmook camp continue to sterilise the water of artisan wells.The volunteers committee of Yarmook camp continued to sterilising the water of artesian wells. The committee managed to get the sterilising pills from the ICRC and UNRWA. It is worth |
2016-01-20 | View |
A Palestinian refugee has been killed in Daraya west Damascus.In Daraya, west Damascus, a Palestinian fighter has been killed after clashes with opposition Syrian groups. Salem Khaled Salem, from Khan-Danoun camp, is a pro-regime fighter served in the fourth |
2016-01-20 | View |
A New-Born Baby Dies In Yarmook Camp Owing To Lack Of Medical CareA new-born baby has died in Yarmook owing to collapse of the medical sector in the besieged camp. The 2-day-old baby suffered from a critical condition rustling in the lack |
2016-01-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 18 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-19 | View |
Distributing aid to Palestinian families from Syria in Ein El-Helweh camp.Alforqan charity distributed aid packages to Palestinian families which arrived recently to Ein El-Helweh camp in Lebanon. The packages included food and winter blankets. It is estimated that more than |
2016-01-19 | View |
UNRWA announces a new round of cash assistance to Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon by ATM cards.In Lebanon, UNRWA announced a new round of cash assistance to Palestinian refugees from Syria. The winter cash assistance is the second and last payment, UNRWA said. The statement issued |
2016-01-19 | View |
Released prisoners provide testimony of the situation of Palestinians in the infamous Sednaya Military Prison.Activists revealed new information about some Palestinians detainees in Syrian prisons. According to testimonies provided by released prisoners, the presence of some Palestinians in enforced disappearance has been revealed in |
2016-01-19 | View |
Shelling and clashes in the vicinity of Dara'a camp.The districts around Dara'a camp of Palestinian refugees has been subjected to heavy artillery shelling by the Syrian regime. These events coincided with clashes between the opposition groups and |
2016-01-19 | View |
The Siege and Lack of Medical Care Resulted in 184 Palestinian VictimsAGPS monitoring and documentation team has announced 184 Palestinian dead owing to the starvation and lack of medical care in the besieged Yarmook camp. The monitoring covered the period of |
2016-01-19 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 17 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-18 | View |
Palestinians in Lebanon Committee issues press release against UNRWA cuts.In Lebanon, the Committee of Palestinians in Lebanon demanded the UNRWA to immediate retreat of its last decisions regarding decreasing the services of health sector, and prompted it to reconsider |
2016-01-18 | View |
Palestinian refugee finds 3000 Deutsche Marks and returns it back.In Germany, the Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Mohammad Sandied" from Al-Yarmouk camp who claimed aylum in Germany, found a sum of money of 3,000 Deutsche Marks during installation of closet had |
2016-01-18 | View |
Relief aid distribution in Lebanese Beka.The Committee of Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon has contributed in distribution of urgent relief aid to families displaced to Beka villages in Lebanon. The aid included (winter blankets, 40 Litres of |
2016-01-18 | View |
Reopening Zahir Bin Haram Mosque in Al-Hossayniya Camp.In Al-Hussayniyya camp, where the Global Relief Organisation, in cooperation with Al-Khayriyya, reopened Zahir Bin Haram Mosque after a long period of rehabilitation, as part of the complete camp rehabilitation |
2016-01-18 | View |
Palestinians Displaced to Qudsayya Town Entreat to End the Siege and Let in the AidThe Palestinian families displaced from the Yarmouk camp to Qudsayya Town, which count around 6000, had renewed their entreaties to the international institutions, humanitarian organisations, and relief foundations to help |
2016-01-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 16 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-17 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians in Denmark start collecting donations to help their families back in Khan Eshieh Camp.A group of Palestinian-Syrians who fled Syria after the war, initiated to launch a donation campaign to support their fellow relatives back in Khan Eshieh Camp in Southern Damascus. According |
2016-01-17 | View |
Lebanese Authorities commit violations against Palestinian families who had reunion appointments in European Embassies in Beirut."Insults and cursing and intended humiliation and delay to miss the interview and go back home disappointed" with this words, the Palestinian Tasnim.Sh (nickname) summed up her suffering in |
2016-01-17 | View |
Syrian Security still arrests the Palestinian refugee "Mohammad Nimr" for three years.The Syrian Security continues arresting the Palestinian refugee "Mohammad Fahmi Nime" since April 2013. Mohammad, Fatah Movement member born in 1963, was arrested at Al-Yarmouk entrance checkpoint with no further |
2016-01-17 | View |
Palestine Charity Association organizes run racing in Khan Eshieh Camp.In Damascus Suburb, under the title of "The Martyrs' Week", youth committee in "Palestine Charity Association" organised a run race in Khan Eshieh Camp, for all age groups, where about |
2016-01-17 | View |
Military parade of opposition in Yalda Town, and news about forming a new armed faction conscripts Palestinian fighters.Pro-opposition social media outlets published photos show a military parade in Yalda and Babbila Towns done by Palestinian armed groups believed to be from the Yarmouk Camp, during which, a |
2016-01-17 | View |
Al-Nusra Front hints its non-withdrawal from Al-Yarmouk Camp, and proceeds to discuss the Yarmouk Issue.Al-Nusra Front hinted that it would not withdraw from the southern area of Damascus capital of Syria, this comes after accusing the Assad regime of emptying the area from civilians |
2016-01-17 | View |
AGPS Press Statement about UNRWA's Recent Aid CutsThe AGPS condemnes the systematic policy of the UNRWA towards the Palestinian refugees weather those of Lebanon or who were displaced from Syria, and inveighed the cuts of aid and |
2016-01-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 15 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-16 | View |
Palestine Charity Association distributes winter clothes to Al-Yarmouk Camp's Children.Palestine Charity Association has distributed winter cloths parcels to children of Al-Quds and Al-Jarmaq Schools in Al-Yarmouk camp. The beneficiaries of this project are about 200 kids of the 4th |
2016-01-16 | View |
UNRWA starts distributing its first season financial support to Palestinians inside Syria.The UNRWA announced its intention to start distributing its financial support for the first season of 2016 to Palestinians inside Syria, referring that this will start as of 17 January |
2016-01-16 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians participate in anti UNRWA's cuts protests in Lebanon.In Lebanon, where hundreds of Palestinian-Syrians participated in protests against UNRWA's aid cuts, those protests were held in many Lebanese cities and camps demanding the international agency's presidency |
2016-01-16 | View |
Syrian Security arrests a refugee from Al-Aydeen camp of Homs and releases another.In Homs City, where the Syrian Security forces had raided the house of the Palestinian refugee "Bashar Ibrahim Fares" in Al-Aydeen Camp, and arrested him. This incident took place in |
2016-01-16 | View |
Targeting one of the Main Water Tanks in Khan Eshieh Camp by Heavy Machine Guns"Helka" military vehicles which are based in the nearby towns of Khan Eshieh Camp targeted by its heavy machine guns the main water tank of the camp which is located |
2016-01-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 14 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-15 | View |
Syrian security forces continue arresting two brothers for two years.Two brothers, "Ammar Jumaa Ebraheem" 34-years-old and his brother "Khaled" 40-year-old, are still in enforced disappearance since September 2013. The Syrian security had arrested the two brothers as they were |
2016-01-15 | View |
NGOs discusses the situation of Palestinians in Turkey with the consultant of Turkish PM.In Turkey, a delegation of Scholars of Palestine Institution, The Turkish Assembly for solidarity with Palestine (Fidder) and Palestine Charity Associationhave discussed the situation of Palestinians-in-Turkey with the consultant of |
2016-01-15 | View |
A Palestinian refugee killed in Sheik-Maskeen town in south Syria.One Palestinian has reportedly been killed during the fighting in Shiek-Meskeen town in Dara'a south Syria. "Amer Abdalla Abu Soud", from Mozereeb, was announced dead after he had been |
2016-01-15 | View |
The Leadership of PLA Refuses Demobilising Conscripts after the end of the Military ServiceActivists and relatives of several Palestinian soldiers complained about the leadership of PLR refuses demobilising conscripts at the end of their military service period. Letters received by AGPS during the |
2016-01-15 | View |
The explosive barrels targets outskirts of Khan Eshieh camp and many houses affectedThe Syrian military helicopters have launched raids on several locations around Khan Eshieh camp. The helicopters dropped, at least, four explosive barrels resulting in huge explosions in the area and |
2016-01-14 | View |
"Ahel Alkhair Charity Campaign" hands out winter cloths to Palestinian families in Syria.The charity association to relief the Palestinian people handed out winter cloths packages to refugees in the shelters in Damascus. The charity delivered 3700 packages to UNRWA and The Syrian |
2016-01-14 | View |
Palestine Charity Association distributes aid to refugee families in Almozaireeb in south country.In the context of its project entitled "The Warm Winter", the Palestine Charity Association has, in cooperation with the global Al-Rahma campaign and the charity of Tareeq Alhayat, distributed aid |
2016-01-14 | View |
Fateh movement came under fire after its anniversary celebration in Damascus.Fateh movement and PLO have been criticised sharply by families of Palestinian detainees in Syrian prisons. The criticism came in a wake of the 51st anniversary celebration held in the |
2016-01-14 | View |
The suffering of people in Yarmouk camp aggravates due to continuing water cut for the day 484 respectively.The plight of people in Yarmook camp has been aggravated owing to the continuing cut of running water for the 484 days respectively. The electricity is still cut off also |
2016-01-14 | View |
A Palestinian refugee from Al-Sayedah Zainb camp dies in Zebdeen in Damascus.Two Palestinian refugees have reportedly been killed in Damascus due to clashes and bombarding in the area. "Jihad Mohamed Khalil" and his mother "Rabeaa Ebraheem", from Alsayeda-Zainb camp, were announced |
2016-01-14 | View |
A Protest in Solidarity with Madaya in Yarmouk CampEntitled "Madaya is a sister of Yarmook", Palestinian refugees children and activists organised a protest in solidarity with Madaya Town. The protesters expressed their feeling of solidarity with the besieged |
2016-01-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 12 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-01-13 | View |
The European Alwafaa campaign distributes aid to the refugees in Lebanese border villages.The European Alwafaa campaign announced that it carried out several charitable tours in the Bekaa province in Lebanon. The campaign had launched a relief project entitled "Together For A Warm |
2016-01-13 | View |
A Palestinian has killed during the fighting in Daraya.Taysir Rahal, Palestinian refugee from Alsayeda-Zainb camp, announced dead in Daraya. Rahal, pro-Assad fighter, was killed during the clash with the Syrian opposition forces in the west of the Syrian |
2016-01-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 11 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-12 | View |
AGPS: 37% of the Palestinian victims during the second half of 2015 are military.Statistics of the AGPS pointed that 37.30% of the Palestinian victims during the second half of 2015 were from the military, (66) Palestinian victims were killed during the fight |
2016-01-12 | View |
Winter clothes distribution in Al-Baddawi camp in Lebanon.The Committee of the Palestinians-Syrians in Lebanon, in cooperation with the Al-Quds charity distributed winter clothes to families in Al-Baddawi camp near Tripoli in northern Lebanon. It is worth mentioning |
2016-01-12 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians organize a sit-in next to the Candian Embassy in Beirut demanding immigration.In Lebanon; dozens of Palestinian refugees displaced from Syria had organized a sit-in front of the Canadian embassy in Beirut to demand legal immigration, as a result of living, legal |
2016-01-12 | View |
News about formation of a new military faction in Al-Yarmouk Camp.Pro-regime websites reported current preparations to form a new Palestinian military faction called the "Sons of Yarmouk" to be spread out over the camp, while the AGPS could not ensure |
2016-01-12 | View |
Activists warn of the spread of diseases and epidemics in Daraa camp due to poor sanitary conditionsThe rest of residents inside Daraa camp Complain about of the lack of any hospital or medical care inside the camp, and the acute shortage of medicines and materials of |
2016-01-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 10 January 201615,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 42,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2016-01-11 | View |
For 481 days; the Yarmouk camp still has no running water.In south of Damascus, the remaining residents of Yarmouk camp are still suffering from the continuing cut of running water for 481 days, which pushes them to travel to the |
2016-01-11 | View |
Mortar shelling targets the vicinity of Khan Eshieh CampThe Eastern vicinity of Khan Eshieh Camp has been exposed to mortar shelling, yesterday, with no injuries reported so far. This comes while the roads of the camp are still |
2016-01-11 | View |
Death Reveals another Kind of Palestinian-Syrians' Suffering in LebanonThe suffering of Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon does not limit to alive people, and does not end by one's death, it continues even after death, the AGPS says, where death |
2016-01-11 | View |
39 Victims from Al-Sayyida Zaynab Camp were Killed since the Beginning of the War in SyriaMonitoring and documentation team in the AGPS revealed that the number of victims from Al-Sayeda Zeinab camp since the beginning of the war in Syria, reached "39" victims, including 17 refugees who were killed by bombing, 12 by gunshots, 5 by sniper shots, while 2 refugees were |
2016-01-10 | View |
Medical staff appeals from inside the Yarmouk camp to allow the medicines into the campThe medical staff inside the Yarmouk camp appealed to all the concerned organizations including UNRWA and Red Crescent to do their best to allow medicines of typhoid fever and jaundice into the camp as the medical centres run out of drugs which had been entered previously, and warned of the |
2016-01-10 | View |
Khan Eshieh camp residents suffer from unemployment and completely depend on discontinuous relief aidfield reports from inside Khan Eshieh refugees camp indicated that a large number of the residents are unemployed and fully dependent on discontinuous relief aid, since the camp is considered to be semi-trapping zone. The AGPS correspondent reported that bread, vegetables and fuels such |
2016-01-10 | View |
The construction changes occurred in Al-Aideen camp of Homs City aggravated its residents' suffering.Moving to Homs City; where the regime's forces have been tightening the strains over Al-Aideen camp residents step by step, making the only way in or out the camp |
2016-01-10 | View |
The Syrian Security continues arresting "Ahmad Mahmoud" and keeps reticent on his fate.The Syrian Security continues arresting the Palestinian refugee "Ahmad Hussein Mahmoud" 52-years-old since the date of 30 December 2013 when he was arrested during a raid attacked his house in |
2016-01-10 | View |
A Palestinian family appeals to find its four children who were missed in Germany.In Germany; the family of the four children who were lost in Germany since 5 November 2015 has appealed through Facebook and other social media pages to find out its |
2016-01-10 | View |
Assistance to Palestinians of Syria in Bekaa in Lebanon.Marhama Global Convoy in cooperation with Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon distributed assistance to 170 displaced family in Bekaa province. The convoy comes in a wake of strong snowy |
2016-01-09 | View |
The number of displaced Palestinians of Syria to Lebanon decreased from 45k to 33k.In Lebanon, the statistics have been revealed that the number of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon decreased to 33,000 compared to 43,000 six months ago. The statistics |
2016-01-09 | View |
Palestine institution charity distributes the firewood to the residents of Yarmook camp and displaced people in neighbouring towns.In south capital of Damascus, Institution of Palestine charity distributed firewood to families in Yarmook camp and others displaced to the neighbouring towns. According to the spokesman of the charity |
2016-01-09 | View |
Shelling and living crisis increase the suffering of population of Dara'a camp.The residents of Dara'a camp suffer from ongoing power cut. The average of operation of power is just four hours per day, and sometimes the cutting lasts for many |
2016-01-09 | View |
AGPS issues a report entitled "Palestinians Of Syria In Lebanon 2015.. Frequent Crises and Serious ImplicationsAGPS issued a report entitled "Palestinians Of Syria In Lebanon 2015.. Frequent Crises and Serious Implications". The report discusses the living and legal crisis the Palestinian refugees from Syria suffer |
2016-01-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 7January 201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-01-08 | View |
Turkish coastguards rescues 208 migrants while trying to reach Greek islands.In Turkey, official sources assured that Turkish coastguards rescued, last Wednesday, a boat carrying 208 migrants while they were crossing to the Greek islands in Aegean Sea. Anadolu Agency (AA) |
2016-01-08 | View |
Syrians warplanes target east Khan Eshieh camp by explosive barrels.Warplanes launched raids yesterday afternoon targeted east of Khan Eshieh camp west Damascus using explosive barrels. These raids come while the shutdown of all roads between the camp and neighbouring |
2016-01-08 | View |
Activists: Fear of arrest prevents about 40% of the population of Husseiniya camp to return to their homes.About 40 % of the population of Hosseiniya camp in Damascus could not return to their homes fearing of the arrest, activists told AGPS. The camp had been blocked by |
2016-01-08 | View |
A mother and her 3 children among tens of victims drown as their boat capsized off Turkey"Sana Husain Hazza" and all her three kids, "Udai, Qusai and Lama Hilal" drowned as they tried to reach the Greek coast. The boat, carrying tens of migrants, overturned in |
2016-01-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 5 January 201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-01-07 | View |
Palestinians of Turkey committee provides cash assistance to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Antakya.Outside Syria, cash assistance has been provided by the committee of Palestinians of Turkey to some destitute Palestinian families in Antakya south Turkey. According to the committee, about 90 families |
2016-01-07 | View |
Medical aid distributed to displaced people from Yarmook camp to Yalda.Jafra charity distributed medical aid to displaced Palestinian families who fled Yarmouk camp to the town of Yalda. Yarmouk camp is still suffering from the siege, particularly, after ISIS groups |
2016-01-07 | View |
Mohamed Shafie tortured to death in the Syrian prisons.A Palestinian guy "Mohamed Mansour Shafie" announced dead after he was arrested by security forces which control the check point of Conferences Palace in Damascus. He was with his brother |
2016-01-07 | View |
Palestinian refugees launch a campaign in solidarity with Syrians besieged in MadayaPalestinian Activists have been launched a social media campaign on Facebook and Twitter in solidarity with residents of besieged town of Madaya. The town is under horrific siege imposed by |
2016-01-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 5 January 201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-01-06 | View |
Diesel fuel distribution in Al-Bekaa area in Lebanon.As part of the project "The warmth of winter" the "Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon" contributed to the distribution of diesel fuel in cooperation of "Al-Gawth Al-Insanie Association" to |
2016-01-06 | View |
Aid distribution in Al-Kisweh and Khan Dannoun.The Campaign of "Syrian Winter Warm" which was launched by "Ahl Al-Khier Convoy" has distributed clothes on Palestine Refugees in Al-Kisweh and Khan Dannoun areas in Damascus Suburb, covered evacuation |
2016-01-06 | View |
Drowning of 21 immigrants including three children in Aegean Sea.The Turkish Coast Guard said that it found, on Tuesday, the bodies of 21 migrants, including the bodies of three children in two locations on the Aegean coast in Turkey after the |
2016-01-06 | View |
Rescuing Palestinian families while trying to sail to Greece.The Turkish Coast Guard rescued a group of Palestinian-Syrian families during attempting to cross the Aegean Sea towards Greek islands, In details; a group from Al-Aideen camp in Homs City |
2016-01-06 | View |
Two Palestinian-Syrians die due to torture.Both of "Ahmad Mohammad Alkhatib" from Al-Yarmouk Camp and "Ammar Jarbou" 32-years-old from Aleppo City were tortured to death in Assad prisons in Syria, knowing that "Ahmad" had been arrested |
2016-01-06 | View |
From Siege to Asylum; a Palestinian Youngster Entreats the Relief Foundations to Help him Treat his EyesThe Palestinian refugee "Firas Dawood" who suffers German Measles, which cost him his normal sight sense, has entreated agencies of humanitarian affairs and human rights organizations and medical sector members |
2016-01-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 4 January 201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-01-05 | View |
Syrian Security still arrests "Ihab Abbas" and keeps reticent on his fate.The Syrian regime continues to arrest the Palestinian guy "Ihab Mahmoud Abbas" 23-years-old since 21.03. 2013 until this moment. Ihab was arrested while passing the checkpoint of the President |
2016-01-05 | View |
Releasing one refugee after being arrested for a year.In Homs City; Syrian security released the Palestinian refugee "Mohammad Awad Mohammed Shafiq," after an arrest lasted about a year, Mohammad is from Al-Aideen camp. It is noteworthy that |
2016-01-05 | View |
UNRWA stops its aid provided to displaced families in Abnaa Al-Shuahaa school in Damascus Suburb.The UNRWA has suspended its aid services provided to Palestinian refugees who were displaced from their camps and lived in Abnaa Al-Shuhadaa School in Adra City in Damascus Suburb under |
2016-01-05 | View |
Entreaties to Relief the Palestinian-Syrians in Qusayya Evacuation CentreThe AGPS has received an entreaty call from the Palestinian families living in Qudsaya evacuation center area in Damascus Suburb, appealing to the humanitarian relief organizations and institutions to help |
2016-01-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 3 January 201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-01-04 | View |
1100 Palestinian-Syrian families in Tyre City suffer from aid shortage.The AGPS has received many messages from Palestinian families displaced to the city of Tyre in Lebanon, complaining about the ignorance of relief organizations and charities. According to these families |
2016-01-04 | View |
The Turkish Coast Guard stops 34 immigrants while trying to arrive in Greece via Aegean Sea.The Turkish authorities has arrested (34) Syrian refugees while they were trying to reach Greece, according to Anadolu Agency, the Turkish Coast Guard teams conducted an operation off the coast |
2016-01-04 | View |
An infant and his mother downed and died while trying to arrive in Greece.Greek Coast Guard announced yesterday, recovering the bodies of an infant and his mother who died in the sinking of the boat which was carrying them along with dozens of |
2016-01-04 | View |
People of Al-Ramadan Camp suffer from a constant state of instability.The vicinities of Al-Ramdan Camp which is located in the south-east of the city of Damascus, at a distance of approximately 50 km, and 9 km away from the city |
2016-01-04 | View |
AGPS: 21 Palestinian-Syrians were Killed during Last DecemberThe Monitoring and Documentation team in the AGPS announced that 21 Palestinian-Syrian refugees were killed during December 2015, including 13 refugees by gunshots, and 2 refugees were tortured to death |
2016-01-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 2 January 201615500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-01-03 | View |
The Syrian Security still arrests "Mohammad Al-Najjar" and reticent on his fate.The Syrian regime continues to arrest "Mohammed Walid Najjar" 29-years-old, since the date of 22.06.2013 and until now. Mohammad was arrested while passing one of the Syrian regime |
2016-01-03 | View |
Assad's army is preventing Sbiena Camp's residents from going back to their houses for 775 days.In a different topic, the Assad's army and its militias continue to prevent people of Sbeineh camp from returning to their houses for the day (775), and that after |
2016-01-03 | View |
AGPS: Palestinian-Syrian Refugees in Europe Exceeded 71 ThousandsMonitoring and documentation team in AGPS confirmed that the number of Palestinian refugees who had claimed asylum in the European Union during the period from the beginning of 2011 until |
2016-01-03 | View |
The AGPS Issues the Final Statistical Report of 2015The AGPS has issued, yesterday evening, its forth statistical report for the year 2015, entitled "Statistics of Palestinian-Syrian victims until the end of 2015". The report documents 3089 Palestinian-Syrian victims |
2016-01-02 | View |
The refugee "Mohammad Sobh" dies under torture in regime's prisons.The Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Mohammad Ihsan Sobh" was tortured to death in prisons of Assad regime, this raises the total amount of torture victims to 427 according to the AGPS' statistics |
2016-01-02 | View |
AGPS' Director: 2015 was the hardest year to Palestinian-Syrians.Ahmad Hosain; the director of the AGPS, described the year 2015 as "The heaviest year" in which; the suffering of the Palestinian-Syrians were aggravated too much. Hosain, in an interview |
2016-01-02 | View |
Snow doubles the suffering of Palestinian-Syrians in LebanonThe suffering of Palestinian-Syrians aggravated due to the low pressure storm affecting the region now, where Lebanese cities witnessed heavy rain and snow, which increased the suffering of the refugees |
2016-01-02 | View |
Aid distribution to Palestinian families in Lebanese BekaaPalestinians of Syrian Committee had distributed in Lebanon, yesterday, some emergency food aid to families displaced to Lebanese town of Bekaa, where their living situations are extremely bad, the high |
2016-01-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 31 December 201515500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2016-01-01 | View |
The Syrian Security continues arresting the Palestinian man "Mohammad Barghouth" and keeps reticent about his fate.The Syrian regime continues to arrest the Palestinian young man, "Mohammad Omar Barghouth" 22-years-old since 18.09.2012 until now, he was arrested at Babbila City's checkpoint of the |
2016-01-01 | View |
The Lebanese General Security extends the deadline given to Palestinian-Syrians to renew their residence permits.In Lebanon; the Lebanese Directorate of General Security extended renewing residency permits deadline for Palestinian-Syrian refugees up to 13.3.2016, the directorate said on its website that the renewal |
2016-01-01 | View |
PLO's aid distribution in the presence of Syrian Security forces raises the indignation of refugees southern Syria.The Palestine Liberation Organization PLO has raised the wrath of the people and the Palestinian families southern Syria, after their members tried to distribute small financial aid to the Palestinian |
2016-01-01 | View |
Clashes inside Al-Yarmouk Camp, and debates regarding the evacuation of ISIS members.Violent clashes took place, the day before yesterday, between the Syrian regime's army and its loyal militias on the one hand and the Al-Nusra Front on the other hand |
2016-01-01 | View |
AGPS: We have documented 3089 Victims and 1089 Arrestees until the End of 2015The AGPS confirmed documenting (3089) Palestinian-Syrian victims until the end of 2015, 427 refugees have died under torture in prisons of the Syrian Regime, and (184) others died because of |
2016-01-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 30 December 201515500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2015-12-31 | View |
Few Palestinian-Syrian families reach Greek Islands.A group of Palestinian families who fled Syria have reached Mytilene Island in Greece. The families crossed Aegean Sea from Turkish coast where 21 rubber boats carrying hundreds of Syrian |
2015-12-31 | View |
Palestine Charity Association helps refugees in Mozareeb in Daraa, south Syria."Palestine charity Association" in cooperating with "World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY)" and "Tareeq Alhaya Charity" have distributed winter packages aid to Palestinian refugees in Al-Mozereeb town in south Syria |
2015-12-31 | View |
Syrian Security continues arresting "Amjad Yahkob" with no information about his fate."Amjad Yacoob", a Palestinian refugee from Al Yarmook camp who had been arrested on the checkpoint of Assad regime in 8 September in Bait-Sahem, is still disappeared by Syrian authorities |
2015-12-31 | View |
Palestinian refugees in Hama camp are suffering from crackdown campaign.Hama camp's population and other Syrian refugee families live in a quite calm situation compared to other camps, but the security forces have continued to impose a cordon on |
2015-12-31 | View |
Shelling and clashes in the vicinity of Daraa camp.In the south of the country, on the outskirts of Daraa camp, clashes have been triggered between the opposition factions and Asad regime forces. In the meantime, artillery and tanks |
2015-12-31 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Has Been Released, and 106 Others from Khan Alsheh Camp are still Arrested by Syrian Security ForcesThe Syrian security forces have released the Palestinian refugee, "Mohammed Salah Saleh Shakoosh", after 5 months of arrest. Shakoosh, Khan Eshieh camp resident, was arrested for the second time, where |
2015-12-31 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 29 December 201515500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2015-12-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Committee inspects the conditions of refugees in Beka region in Lebanon.Palestinians of Syria Committee organized a field visit to the Bekaa region in Lebanon where number of Palestinian-Syrian families displaced to, in order to inspect their living conditions and to |
2015-12-30 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian-Syrians organize a sit-in in Lebanon against the UNRWA's decisions.Hundreds of Palestinian-Syrians and Palestinians of Burj Al-Shamali camp organized a sit-in south of Lebanon against the UNRWA's policy of decreasing services. The protestors declared their rejection of UNRWA' |
2015-12-30 | View |
The Suffering of Hadarat camp's people continues.To the north of Syria, where people of Handarat camp who were displaced for 972 day are still suffering from harsh living conditions especially after they were asked to evacuate |
2015-12-30 | View |
Shelling Targets Al-Muzireeb Town In DaraaIn southern Syria, the Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Al-Muzireeb had been in a state of tension after targeting the town by the regime's heavy artillery, while no injuries were reported |
2015-12-30 | View |
Shelling Targets Khan Eshieh CampKhan Eshieh camp was hit by few mortar shells affected civilians houses, caused many injuries and a state of panic and tension. Also the houses were targeted by Shelka shots |
2015-12-30 | View |
A Palestinian-Syrian refugee from Al-Yarmouk Camp dies.The Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Nabila Khattab" from Al-Yarmouk Camp died yesterday in one of Damascus City's hospitals, knowing that she suffered from psychological disorder, and was transferred out of Al-Yarmouk |
2015-12-29 | View |
Shelling Targets Khan Eshieh Camp and Violent Clashes in its VicinitiesKhan Eshieh camp was targeted by shelling and mortars according to the AGPS' correspondent, two shells fell on the eastern neighborhood with no injuries. This coincided with the explosion of |
2015-12-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 28 December 201515500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2015-12-29 | View |
Harsh living conditions push Palestinian-Syrians in Gaza to return back to Syria.Harsh living conditions are facing hundreds of Palestinian-Syrians who returned to the Gaza Strip escaping the war and arrests in Syria, added to difficult economic conditions in addition to the |
2015-12-29 | View |
The Syrian Security continues arresting a Palestinian family including its 73-years-old father.The Syrian regime continues arresting several Palestinian families under full secrecy about their fate, such as "Mawloud Khaled Al-Abdullah" family, which the Regime's security forces arrested all of its |
2015-12-29 | View |
The Medical Rescue Centre calls the foundations to hold their responsibilities towards the besieged people.In a different context, the "Medical Rescue Center" in Al-Yarmouk camp called for all the medical bodies, institutions and associations to hold responsibility towards the besieged civilians inside the camp |
2015-12-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 27 December 201515500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2015-12-28 | View |
The "Palestine Charity Association" distributes aid to Palestinians in Al-Muzireeb south of Syria.The "Palestine Charity Association" in cooperation with the "World Assembly of Muslim Youth", has distributed some aid to Palestinian refugees in the town of Muzeireeb, consisted of a set of |
2015-12-28 | View |
Activists: Amman airport security denies entry for a Palestinian handicapped and confiscates his wheelchair.Activists assured to the AGPS that the Jordanian authorities at the Queen Alia International Airport prevented, the day before yesterday, a handicapped Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Mari Al-Musleh" who holds the Syrian |
2015-12-28 | View |
A Palestinian-Syrian refugee was tortured to death in the regime's prisons.The Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Tarek Ziad Al-Omar" was tortured to death in the prisons of the Syrian regime after being arrested for two and half years. It is noteworthy that the |
2015-12-28 | View |
Security Tension in the Yarmouk camp due to Explosive Device ExplosionMedia sources close to the opposition forces assured that an explosive device has been exploded in Al-Yarmouk camp near the DFLP office at Palestine roundabout, causing two injuries to members |
2015-12-28 | View |
Despite its Risks and High Costs; Increasing Migration Rates amongst Palestinian-SyriansThe Palestinian-Syrian youth and families are still migrating from under-regime's control areas towards Turkey and European countries due to the harsh living and security conditions. The AGPS' correspondents reported |
2015-12-27 | View |
A Palestinian-Syrian refugee was killed due to shelling on Eastern GotaThe Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Jamal Omar Ammoura" was killed due to shelling targeted the Eastern Gota by Syrian warplanes. Ammoura used to live in Dummar Town in Damascus Suburb, and his |
2015-12-27 | View |
The Syrian security arrests three refugees from Al-Aideen camp in Homs City.The Syrian Security forces have arrested "Ayman Al-Mahmoud" from Al-Aideen camp in Homs City, Mahmoud originally lives in Al-Yarmouk camp and considered to be very close to the pro-regime militias |
2015-12-27 | View |
A Palestinian-Syrian refugee issues the first printed Arabic newspaper concerned about the refugees' issueThe Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Ramy Al-Asheq" issued the first printed Arabic newspaper in Germany titled "Abwab" which is political social newspaper, concerns about providing appropriate information to the newcomer refugees to |
2015-12-27 | View |
Food aid distribution in south of Lebanon.The "Charity Association to Relief the People of Palestine" in cooperation with Malaysian "Perdana Organization" has distributed 560 winter covers to 250 Palestinian-Syrian families displaced from Syria to Rashidiya Camp |
2015-12-26 | View |
Drowning of 9 immigrants off the Turkish coasts while trying to reach Greece.In Turkey, 9 immigrants died yesterday in a sinking incident off the coasts of Turkish Izmir City where their wooden boat drowned while trying to reach Greece. Anadolu Agency assured |
2015-12-26 | View |
AGPS: 415 female Palestinian-Syrians were killed in Syria.The monitoring and documentation team in the AGPS assured that 415 female victims have been killed during the conflict in Syria, while 75 others are still unaccounted for inside the |
2015-12-26 | View |
A Palestinian-Syrian refugee killed in Yalda Town during clashes with ISIS.The Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Mohammad Hameed Al-Kafri" was killed in Yalda Town during clashes between armed opposition groups and ISIS forces took place in Yarmouk-Yalda front, Mohammad the father of two |
2015-12-26 | View |
Shelling on Khan Eshieh Camp Results in Many Victims and InjuriesAl-Zuhour Street in Khan Eshieh Camp has been hit by heavy artillery shelling which caused two deaths at least and many injuries; this raises the total number of victims to |
2015-12-26 | View |
Al-Wafaa European Campaign concludes "Together for Warm Winter" project from South Turkey.Al-Wafaa European Campaign has concluded its "Together for Warm Winter" project which lasted over three days in the south of Turkey in Nezb and Kahraman Marash and Sanli Urfa Cities |
2015-12-26 | View |
The Syrian security releases three refugees from Al-Aideen camp in Homs City.In Homs, the branches of the Syrian security released the Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Tariq Hassan Mohammed Basyouni" thirties-old, after being arrested for six months, "Tariq," was arrested after refusing to |
2015-12-26 | View |
Fears of rise in military actions in Khan Eshieh camp and its vicinity.In Damascus Suburb, where Khan Eshieh Camp and its surroundings are witnessing increasing military actions, especially air raids, which targeted the outskirts of the camp by six explosive barrels at |
2015-12-26 | View |
Conflicting News about ISIS Departing Al-Yarmouk Camp and Al-Hajar Al-Aswad TownThe day of yesterday witnessed a lot of conflicting news regarding implementation of an agreement described as "mysterious" between the Syrian Regime and ISIS. Many media sources referred to an |
2015-12-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics Until 23 December 201515500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2015-12-24 | View |
Death of 13 migrants including 7 children off a Greek Island.13 immigrants, including a baby and six children died due to the sinking of their rubber boat in the Aegean Sea off the coast of the Farmakonis Island. News agencies |
2015-12-24 | View |
Arresting a Palestinian girl and her mother for more than two and half years.The Syrian regime's security continues arresting the Palestinian-Syrian girl "Hadeel Al-ayyathi" 4-years-old and her mother "Taghreed Aissat" since March 2013, where they were arrested in Al-Hajar Al-Aswad Town adjacent |
2015-12-24 | View |
Armed opposition groups continue hiding a Palestinian refugee for three years.Syrian opposition groups continues to arrest the Palestinian refugee "Abu Hasan Abu Horsh" fifties-aged, after he was kidnapped three years ago during his work, so far no information about his |
2015-12-24 | View |
Al-Ramadan camp residents suffer from many living crises.People of Al-Ramadan camp, which is located in the south-east of the city of Damascus approximately 50 km away, and 9 Km away from the city of Al-Dmair, suffer from |
2015-12-24 | View |
AGPS monitors the educational status in Khan Eshien Camp.The educational sector in Khan Eshieh Camp, people of the camp give education great importance, there are in the camp six schools run by the UNRWA, four of them are |
2015-12-24 | View |
Artillery shelling on the vicinity of Khan Eshien camp.The surrounding areas of Khan Eshieh camp were targeted by artillery shelling; particularly the vicinity of Assalam Autostrade and Al-Hussayniyya town, the shelling also hit Al-Iskan Street and reached the |
2015-12-24 | View |
29 Victims from Al-Aideen Camp in Hama City Killed Since the Beginning of the WarThe Monitoring and Documentation Team in the AGPS has documented 29 Palestinian victims from Al-Aideen camp in Hama City in the period from 15 March 2011 to 23 December 2015 |
2015-12-24 | View |
Al-Wafaa Campaign continues distributing aid in Lebanon and TurkeyAl-Wafaa European Campaign continues its project "Together for Warm Winter" by providing its services to displaced Palestinian-Syrians to Lebanon. According to the Campaign officials; they visited Burj Al-Barajneh Camp in |
2015-12-23 | View |
Drowning of eleven immigrants including three children while trying to reach Greece by sea.News Agencies referred to the downing of 11 immigrants including 3 children while 7 others survived off the coasts of Greek Kosh Island after sinking of a boat carrying immigrants |
2015-12-23 | View |
The AGPS monitors the education sector in Al-Aideen camp in Homs City.The AGPS has monitored the education sector inside Al-Aideen camp in Homs City and its obstacles, where most people believe in the necessity of education and consider it as a |
2015-12-23 | View |
Al-Yarmouk's Displaced Families in Yalda Town Stress their Right to ReturnIn South of Damascus, the "Palestine Charity Association" and "Jenin Sport Club" and "Jenin Scout Group" organized a public sit-in in the third anniversary of the Yarmouk's Nakba or |
2015-12-23 | View |
Shelling on Khan Eshieh Camp.Khan Eshieh Camp in Damascus Suburb has been shelled by several mortar shells targeted different places, and according to the AGPS' correspondent; the shelling hit the eastern neighborhood of the |
2015-12-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and Statistics until 21 December 201515500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2015-12-22 | View |
UNRWA pays cash aid for winter clothing to Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon.UNRWA has filled the ATM cards of the Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon, the amount of 60,000LL which equals $40 was paid as winter clothing cost presented from Qatari Red Crescent |
2015-12-22 | View |
Distributing winter clothes to orphans in Bekaa at northern Lebanon.The "Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon Committee" distributed winter clothing and shoes to selected families of orphans in Lebanon, also, distributed copies of Holy Quran in the anniversary of Prophet's birth |
2015-12-22 | View |
Arresting one refugee from Muzireb in Daraa.In South of Syria, in Muziereeb town, the Palestinian refugee "Anas Ali Qasim" 38-years-old was arrested at regime's checkpoint as he worked as a minibus driver. The AGPS mentions |
2015-12-22 | View |
Syrian Security releases one refugee from prisons.The Syrian Security forces released the refugee "Tareq Hasan Basyouni" after six months of arrest from Aideen camp in Home City where he used to live, the AGPS refers that |
2015-12-22 | View |
Targeting Khan Eshieh – Zakiya road and warnings from crossing it.In western Damascus Suburb, many activists and people from Khan Eshieh Camp warned, via facebook pages, of crossing Khan Eshieh – Zakiya road since it is being targeted frequently by |
2015-12-22 | View |
Assassinating a Member of Al-Nusra Front in Al-Yarmouk CampAGPS received reports regarding assassinating "Husam Ammoura" nicknamed "Abu Oday" as he was targeted by bombing device in Al-Yarmouk Camp which killed him and injured two others. Ammoura was the |
2015-12-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics until 20 December 201515500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015. More |
2015-12-21 | View |
AGPS: we have documented (1018) arrest and enforced disappearance cases in Syria.The monitoring and documentation team of the AGPS managed to document (1018) arrest and enforced disappearance cases affected the Palestinian-Syrian refugees from different Palestinian camps in Syria. The AGPS believes |
2015-12-21 | View |
Al-Wafaa European Campaign distributes aid in Bekaa and Baalbeck Lebanon.As part of "Together for Warm Winter Project", which was launched by Al-Wafaa European Campaign, aid distribution has been done to Palestinian-Syrian families displaced to areas of Baalbek and Bekaa |
2015-12-21 | View |
Euromed Observer issues report about Swedish dealing with asylum seekers from Syria.The Euro-Mediterranean Observer for Human Rights, issued the day before yesterday, detailed report on Sweden dealing with the asylum seekers from Syria, according to the Euro-Med: "The refugees disaster is |
2015-12-21 | View |
Infant Baby from Khan Esheh Camp dies of suffocation due to firewood stove"Rahaf Hussein Abu Sitta" baby girl of 4-months-old died of suffocation due to firewood smoke in Khan Esheh refugee's camp in Damascus Suburb. It is noteworthy that the non-availability |
2015-12-21 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon Complain about the Relief Foundations' Neglect"The AGPS has received many letters from Palestinian-Syrians live outside the Palestinian camps of Lebanon complaining about the inefficient relief works which focused on camps' residents more than them. They |
2015-12-20 | View |
Palestinian-Syrians in Qusayya suffer from the siege's ravages.The Palestinian-Syrians displaced from Al-Yarmouk camp to Qusayya town live in a real tragedy because of the imposed siege over the town by the regime's army after kidnaping one |
2015-12-20 | View |
(250) Palestinian-Syrian families in Eastern Gota suffer from harsh living circumstances.At Eastern Gota, about 250 Palestinian families live in Douma, Zamalka, Hammouria, and Hazza, called through the AGPS for all international bodies especially the UNRWA and official bodies of Palestinian Authority |
2015-12-20 | View |
Tragedy of a Palestinian-Syrian family in Ain-Al-Hilwa camp.As part of its visits program, the "Palestinian-Syrians in Lebanon Committee" has visited "Abu-Zakariya" in his house in Ain-Al-Hilwa camp in Sidon, in order to get to know about refugees' |
2015-12-20 | View |
When the medical work becomes a crime; Palestinian medical staff under arrest for many years.The Syrian Security Branches continue arresting many Palestinian medical staff who are unaccounted for, while many others were tortured to death inside the prisons because of the working as medical |
2015-12-20 | View |
Drowning of 18 immigrants during their attempt to reach Greece.Turkish media reported that the 18 migrants drowned on Friday-Saturday night in the Aegean Sea off the western coast of Turkey, following the sinking of their boat which was heading |
2015-12-20 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian refugee awarded Beethoven Prize for Human Rights and Peace.Beethoven Prize of human rights and peace in Bonn, German, was awarded to the Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Ayham Ahmad" 27-years-old who resides in Germany, for playing his music against the war |
2015-12-20 | View |
Al-Wafaa European Campaign starts its "Together for Warm Winter Campaign" from Ain Al-Hilweh camp.Al-Wafaa European Campaign began yesterday, its first event in "Together For a Warm Winter" project, and started from Ain Al-Hilweh refugee camp in Lebanon. According to those in charge of |
2015-12-19 | View |
Palestine Charity organization distributes firewood on Palestinian families in Al Muzeireeb.Within the project "Together for Warm Winter" the Palestine Charity Organization in collaboration with the Life Road Association and the World Assembly of Muslim Youth, distributed olive dregs on Palestinian |
2015-12-19 | View |
(14) Palestinian detainees from Al Muzeireeb still unaccounted for in Syrian prisons.The AGPS documented the names of 14 Palestinian detainees from Al-Muzeireeb, Daraa in the Syrian regime prisons, including a Palestinian women still unaccounted for until the moment of editing this |
2015-12-19 | View |
The suffering of thousands of Palestinians in Daraa camp continues.In Daraa, shelling and repeated clashes In Daraa camp south of Syria since the beginning of the war caused the destruction of 70% of its buildings, according to unofficial statistics |
2015-12-19 | View |
In the Third Anniversary of the "Mig Massacre" Displaced People from Al-Yarmouth Camp Organize a Sit-in at Yalda Town"Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development" in cooperation with the relief and civil society foundations organized an a sit-in under the title "Al-Yarmouk's Black Day" in revival of the |
2015-12-19 | View |
Sinking of 5 Refugees and saving 83 others off Lesbos Island in Aegean Sea.In Greece, the coastguards announced, yesterday, the sinking of five refugees including three children between Turkey and Greece in the Aegean Sea while trying to immigrate to Europe. The Greek |
2015-12-18 | View |
258 refugees died in Al-Yarmouk camp before the entering of armed opposition forces in 2012.The Monitoring and documentation team in AGPS had documented (258) Palestinian victims from the Yarmouk camp in the period between 15 March 2011 and 16 December 2012 which is the |
2015-12-18 | View |
Targeting the last open road to Khan Alsheh camp increases the suffering of its residents.The Syrian regime's army, yesterday morning, targeted the only road to Khan Eshieh camp in Damascus Suburb (Zakia - Khan Eshieh road) by heavy submachine guns, while shelling and |
2015-12-18 | View |
Palestinian refugee dies during clashes in Daryya town in Damascus Suburb.The Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Hassan Abdullah Hussein" from the Syrian Republican Guard was killed in clashes with the Syrian armed opposition forces in the town of Darya in Damascus Suburb |
2015-12-18 | View |
Activists: Palestinian Authority Passport Increases the Chances for Palestinian-Syrians to Obtain Turkish VisaPalestinian Activists in Lebanon Confirmed to the AGPS, that a number of Palestinian Syrian refugees obtained visas to Turkey, after getting a Palestinian Authority passport. One of the Palestinian-Syrians - |
2015-12-18 | View |
The European Commission calls on Italy to take the fingerprints of refugees "by force if necessary".The European Commission has called, on Tuesday, the Italian authorities to tighten the procedures of taking fingerprints of refugees coming across the sea, demanding Italy to use force against refugees |
2015-12-17 | View |
High rents put more pressure on displaced Palestinian-Syrians.The Palestinian refugees displaced from their camps are suffering multiple economic crises, most notably the high rents of houses where the range of home rent is $150 to $350 which |
2015-12-17 | View |
Al-Marhama Campaign continues its renovating works in Al-Husayniyya camp.Al-Marhama Campaign in cooperation with the "Charity Organization for the Relief of the Palestinian people" continues to install glass to the damaged houses in Husseiniya camp, according to the organizers |
2015-12-17 | View |
The Syrian regime's army is still prohibiting residents of Sbiena Camp from returning back to their homes.In Damascus suburb; the regime's army and its militias continued preventing people of Sbeineh camp to return to their homes for the day (759) after being forced to leave |
2015-12-17 | View |
On the third anniversary of "Mig Massacre" More than 1018 Victims in the Yarmouk Camp and the Siege ContinuesYesterday was the third anniversary of what has become known as the "Mig Massacre" committed by Syrian regime warplanes on Abdel-Kader Al-Husseini Mosque in the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, which |
2015-12-17 | View |
Significant difficulties face the Palestinian-Syrian asylum seekers in Europe.Palestinian-Syrians asylum seekers in Germany who fled the war in Syria are facing major difficulties which have been spotted by the AGPS, the most prominent obstacles are: Most of the |
2015-12-16 | View |
Fire broke out in Yarmouk camp.In south of the Syrian capital Damascus, a fire broke out inside a store located in schools Street in Al Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp, whilst the reporter of the AGPS |
2015-12-16 | View |
Targeting Khan Eshieh – Zakiya road by heavy sub machine guns.In the western Damascus Suburb, The Syrian Regime's army targeted, yesterday, by submachine guns (Khan Eshieh – Zakiya road) which is the last open road to Khan Eshieh camp |
2015-12-16 | View |
Two Palestinians killed in Syria.Two Palestinians were killed in Syria: "Mahmoud Waheed Nassar" and "Husain Mohammad Al-Nuaimat" from Daraa camp, both of them were killed during fighting alongside with the opposition forces. The number |
2015-12-16 | View |
Violent clashes on the outskirts of Daraa camp south of SyriaViolent clashes on the outskirts of Daraa camp south of Syria between the Syrian armed opposition factions and forces of the Regime's army, accompanied by heavy shelling of artillery |
2015-12-16 | View |
The approximate number of arriving refugees may exceed 1 Million; Merkel pledges to cut the flow.The German Chancellor "Angela Merkel" stated that "the government will reduce significantly the flow of refugees towards Germany which expects the arrival of more than one million refugees this year" |
2015-12-15 | View |
The security tension in Al-Nayrab vicinity reflects on its residents' life.Moving to north of Syria, violent clashes broke out in the vicinity of Al-Nayrab airport next to Al-Nayrab camp between the opposition forces and the regime's army and its |
2015-12-15 | View |
Shelling and overnight clashes in Yarmouk camp.Al-Yarmouk camp witnessed, Sunday-Monday night, sporadic clashes between the armed groups of ISIS and Al-Nusra on the one hand and the Syrian regime forces and its militias on the other |
2015-12-15 | View |
Killing a Palestinian refugee from Jaramana camp."Salah Eddin Mousa Almasri" from Jaramana camp was killed during participation in clashes alongside with the Syrian regime. With this victim; the number of victims of Jaramana camp since the |
2015-12-15 | View |
Winter Season and the UNRWA's Aid Cuts Increase the sufferings of Palestinian-Syrians in LebanonThe Palestinian-Syrian and Syrian refugees suffer from hard living and economic and social conditions which become more complicated in winter and the need for heating. This winter comes with the |
2015-12-15 | View |
After being arrested for a week, the Syrian Security releases a Palestinian refugee from Al-Nayrab camp.The Syrian Security has released the Palestinian refugee "Mohammad Fuad Al-Darbi" from Al-Nayrab camp after arresting him for a week. It is noteworthy that the AGPS has documented 1018 cases |
2015-12-14 | View |
Palestinian-Syrian refugee killed in Syria.The Palestinian-Syrian refugee "Haitham Hayil Saleh" from Al-Sayyida Zaynab camp was killed in clashes as he's member of pro-regime militias, and his funeral was held in his camp this |
2015-12-14 | View |
PLA personnel killed in Damascus Suburb."Ra'fat Nayif Mohammad Shihada" 20-years-old, a personnel of Palestinian Liberation Army PLA was killed in pro-regime clashes in Damascus Suburb. It is worth mentioning that the leaders of PLA |
2015-12-14 | View |
FIDDER demands the Palestinian-Syrians to be allowed to enter Turkey legallyDuring its participation in a conference concerning the refugees issue held by Science Faculty of Istanbul University; the "Turkish Organization in solidarity with Palestine FIDDER" demanded to allow the Palestinian-Syrians |
2015-12-14 | View |
Denmark may confiscate the "precious" properties from asylum seekers to spend on them.In Denmark where Danish media sources confirmed the intention of immigration authorities in Denmark to confiscate the properties – described as precious – from asylum seekers. According to the sources |
2015-12-13 | View |
Documenting 1018 cases of arrest and enforced disappearance of Palestinian-Syrians.The monitoring and documentation team of AGPS confirmed documenting (1018) arrest and enforced disappearance cases of Palestinian-Syrians from different camps in Syria. Monitoring and documentation team of AGPS believes that |
2015-12-13 | View |
People of Al-Aidien Camp on Hama complain of the persistent economic crises.The residents of Al-Aidien camp in Hama which hosts a large number of displaced families from camps and cities of Damascus, Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, Deir Ezzor and Raqqa and Deraa |
2015-12-13 | View |
Thousands of Palestinians in Daraa are still under suffering.The suffering of thousands of Palestinian-Syrians in south of Syria continued as the clashes and shelling and warplanes raids continued destroying 75% of the camp's building so far. Regarding |
2015-12-13 | View |
Targeting the Last Open Road to Khan Eshien Camp by Submachine GunsThe Syrian Regime's army targeted, yesterday, by submachine guns Khan Eshieh – Zakiya road which is the last open road to Khan Eshieh camp in Damascus Suburb, without reports |
2015-12-13 | View |
Palestinian Syrian refugee achieves the first position at LIU University in LebanonThe Palestinian Syrian student "Ahmad Walid Mustafa" achieved the first position in Lebanese International University (LIU) with 4/4 grade, Ahmad had been displaced from Syria just like the other 45 |
2015-12-12 | View |
Violent Bombardment sounds shake Al-Nayrab campScary sounds of bombardments were heard in Al-Nayrab camp in Aleppo, according to activists; it came from the heavy artillery which is located in Al-Nayrab military airport which is under |
2015-12-12 | View |
Possible Agreement on letting Sbienah Camp residents back to their homes.According to Ma'an News agency; an agreement between the head of Political Department of PLO "Anwar Abdul Hadi" and the Syrian Prime Minister "Wael Al-Halaqi" has been reached to |
2015-12-12 | View |
955 days passed since displacing all residents of Handarat Camp.In Aleppo, the suffering of Handarat camp continues for the day 955, all residents of the camp were displaced after the opposition forces took control of the camp, they had |
2015-12-12 | View |
Discussion Panel in the anniversary of establishing UNRWA raises the Palestinian Syrian Issue.In Lebanon, where in the 66th anniversary of establishing UNRWA; a discussion panel was held in Sidon's municipality hall in Lebanon by "Refugees Affairs Office in Hamas Movement" on |
2015-12-12 | View |
The Syrian warplanes drop two explosive barrels over the adjacent areas of Khan Eshieh Camp.The surrounding areas of Khan Eshieh camp in Damascus Suburb were hit by two explosive barrels at least dropped from Syrian warplanes, which caused fears and tension state to the |
2015-12-11 | View |
13 Palestinian Kids were ambulanced because of suffocation in an evacuation center in Damascus Suburb.In Damascus Suburb, the medical staff of the Palestinian Red Crescent transported in ambulance 13 children from Al- Tira evacuation center in Dummar town to Jaffa hospital in Mezzeh, as |
2015-12-11 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee killed in Aleppo.The Palestinian Syrian refugee "Hasan Hasida" from Sayida Zanab camp was killed in clashes with armed opposition forces in Aleppo. It is noteworthy that the pro-regime armed militias induct many |
2015-12-11 | View |
The PRC presents the Palestinian Syrians situation to British MPs.The Palestinian Return Centre PRC, based in London, presented its periodic brief about the human rights status in Palestine and diaspora camps to the members of the British Parliament in |
2015-12-11 | View |
In the Human Rights Day, More than 426 Palestinian Refugees were tortured to death in Syrian Regime's PrisonsOn the international Day of Human Rights, the AGPS confirmed that it managed to document killing of (426) Palestinian refugees under torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime, after |
2015-12-11 | View |
• Dutch University of Amersfoort hosts a symposium titled "Twice as refugee, from Palestine, and then from Syria".Amersfoort University in the Netherlands' city of Utrecht hosted a symposium under the title of "Twice as a refugee, refugee from Palestine and then from Syria", which highlighted the Palestinian |
2015-12-10 | View |
FIDDER discusses with the Turkish AK Party the legal status of Palestinian Syrians in Turkey.Delegation from Fidder "The Turkish Organization in Solidarity with Palestine" discussed with "Dr. Fateh Tuna" the foreign relations officer in Turkish AK party, the legal status of Palestinian Syrian refugees |
2015-12-10 | View |
Releasing one refugee from Al-Muziereb town.The APGS correspondent in Daraa Syria assures the release of the Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Khaled Hussein" (40 years) who lives in Al-Muzeireeb, after the being arrested for more than three |
2015-12-10 | View |
Migration of doctors of Al-Neirab camp negatively affects the health services.Al-Nayrab camp in Aleppo suffers from the migration of medical staff from all specialties, where 17 doctors had migrated from the camp since the beginning of the conflict and 5 |
2015-12-10 | View |
Sinking of 11 Refugees Including Women and Children Off One of the Greek IslandsGreek Coast Guard announced that 11 refugees, including two children and five women died, and 13 others counted as lost on Tuesday night, after the sinking of their wood boat |
2015-12-10 | View |
Student's Welfare Fund "Serat" sponsors 19 Palestinian Syrian students in Lebanon.Student Welfare Fund "Serat" announced sponsoring 19 students from the Palestinian Syrians in Lebanon. According to Serat's press release; 16 students are registered at the Lebanese University, and three |
2015-12-09 | View |
Palestinian Refugee from Khan Eshieh was lost 7 days ago in Damascus.The Palestinian refugee ''Maher Ahmad" born in 1978 from Khan Eshieh camp was lost since 2 December 2015 in Damascus while working on his pickup truck, without any |
2015-12-09 | View |
Husayniyya camp residents demand to reveal the fate of their relatives in the Syrian prisons.Palestinian activists and residents of Al-Husayniyya camp demand to reveal the fate of their relatives inside the Syrian regime's prisons, and to take serious moves to release them, stressing |
2015-12-09 | View |
Palestinian refugee killed by the Syrian opposition forces.The Palestinian refugee "Ibrahim Mohammed Muhammadiyah" 17-years-old, from Al-Nayrab camp was killed by Ahrar Al-Sham movement, one of the Syrian opposition factions. Muhammad had been kidnapped since last April during |
2015-12-09 | View |
People of Yarmouk Camp Sit-in to Demand Breaking the Siege and Entering the DrugsA number of civil society institutions in Yarmouk refugees camp south of Damascus organized a sit-in in front of the UNRWA office in Schools St. calling for lifting the siege |
2015-12-09 | View |
Rescuing 4600 immigrants within three days in Libya.Italian Coast Guard announced that, in cooperation with the German military ship, it managed to rescue 4,600 migrants over the past three days who were on board of rubber |
2015-12-08 | View |
Syrian security forces keep three Palestinian brothers under arrest for three years, two of them were handed over by the PFLP-GC.Syrian security forces keep three Palestinian brothers under arrest for three years, even though two of them surrendered themselves after the PGLP-GC promised to settle their security situation with the |
2015-12-08 | View |
Water shortage in Dar'aa camp continues for 595 days.In the South of Syria, the water-cut in Daraa camp continues for 595 days, which forced the residents to walk long distances to get drinking water putting their lives at |
2015-12-08 | View |
Constant state of displacement and suffering to Handarat camp's peopleThe suffering of the Palestinian refugees who were displaced from Handarat camp after the Syrian armed opposition took control of the camp on 04.27.2013 is still going on |
2015-12-08 | View |
Palestinian Syrians in Lebanon complain about UNRWA and relief foundations turning a blind eye to their winter sufferingsPalestinian Syrians in Lebanon have increasing sufferings with the start of winter season as they complained UNRWA and humanitarian foundations turning blind eye to their sufferings. Refugees are suffering difficult |
2015-12-08 | View |
AGPS: We have documented 1014 arrest and enforced disappearance cases.The monitoring and documentation team at AGPS confirmed 1014 arrest and enforced disappearance cases concerning Palestinian refugees across the camps in Syria. The monitoring and documentation team believes that the real number could be more than 1 |
2015-12-07 | View |
Strict security procedures imposed by the regime's army at the entrances of Hama camp.In the north, Hama camp has been hosting a large number of displaced families came from camps and cities of Damascus, Aleppo, Idlib and Deir Ezzor and Raqqa and Deraa |
2015-12-07 | View |
Warplanes launch airstrikes at areas around Khan Eshieh Camp.The surrounding areas of Khan Eshieh refugees camp was hit by heavy shelling by warplanes which targeted the farms there with four raids at least. In the meantime, the Syrian |
2015-12-07 | View |
"Aknaf Bait Al-Maqdes Brigades" announces the death of one of its members."Aknaf Bait Al-Maqdes Brigades" announced death of its member "Abed Siyam" who was killed during clashes occurred at Palestine roundabout area between them and "Al-Ansar Group" which pledged alliance to |
2015-12-07 | View |
Death of a close associate to "Al-Quds Brigade" due to road-side bomb in Aleppo.The Palestinian Syrian "Mohammad Haidar" 63 years in his car was targeted by a road-side bomb in New Aleppo district in Aleppo. "Haidar" was seen as one of the best |
2015-12-07 | View |
Clashes between "Aknaf Bait Al-Maqdes Brigades" and "Al-Ansar Group" in YarmoukViolent clashes took place at Yarmouk refugees camp between "Aknaf Bait Al-Maqdes Bigades" and the ISIS pledged alliance "Al-Ansar Group". According to military source related to "Aknaf Brigades"; their forces |
2015-12-07 | View |
Palestinian Syrian refugees in Turkey face several obstacles and suffer from hard living conditions.In Turkey, the Palestinian Syrian refugees who fled the war in Syria to Turkey are suffering from many difficulties and challenges led them into very hard living conditions, these difficulties |
2015-12-06 | View |
Syrian security forces arrests a Palestinian refugee after breaking into his house in Al-Nayrab camp.The Syrian security forces arrested the Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Al-Derby" 38-year-old lives in Al-Nayrab camp in Aleppo. The Military Security forces with the pro-regime militias broke into his home and |
2015-12-06 | View |
Syrian regime's army targets Khan Eshieh - Zakiya road.The Syrian army targeted, yesterday, the road between Khan Eshieh camp and Zakya town with heavy weapons, during that, activists and some other people via social media warned of crossing |
2015-12-06 | View |
For More Than Two Years; Thae Syrian Regime Continues Preventing People of Sbeineh Camp From Returning Back To Their HomesInhabitants of Al-Diabiyya and Sbiena camp appealed for reopening the roads to their homes similarly to Al-Husseiniya camp, and allowing the displaced people to return and build their war-ravaged houses |
2015-12-06 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics until 5 December 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-12-06 | View |
Civil Society organizations and Opposition Factions Reach an Agreement to Reopen Yarmouk-Yalda RoadThe "Office of Civil Foundations in Yarmouk Camp" sent yesterday a delegation to Yalda nearby town and held several meetings with the "Consultative Council of Yalda and Babbila and Bait |
2015-12-05 | View |
"Buy Pens" Initiative Puts End to Abdel-halim's SufferingMore than 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees had fled their camps to Lebanon escaping from the war, each one of them has his own story, his own tragedy, where they |
2015-12-05 | View |
Palestinian refugee from Al-Raml camp dies under torture in prisonsThe Palestinian refugee "Yousuf Abu Nahya" died under torture in the Syrian Regime's prisons after being arrested for three years. With this incident, the total amount of torture victims |
2015-12-05 | View |
Palestinian Girl dies due to shelling at Bab Touma district in Damascus.The Palestinian Syrian girl "Riham Ahmad Ibrahim" 23 years, from Yarmouk Camp, died due to her wounds caused by a mortar shell hit Bab Touma district in Damascus two days |
2015-12-05 | View |
Military helicopters drop explosive barrel at Khan Eshieh Campmilitary helicopters, at dawn, dropped explosive barrel over Khan Eshieh refugees camp, and according to the AGPS correspondent; the barrel hit the main street near Al-Jalil Driving School and caused |
2015-12-05 | View |
Family of a Palestinian Arrestee in Lebanon appeal to get him releasedIn Lebanon, The family of the Palestinian Syrian refugee "Mohammad Yusuf Mousa" who has been detained by the Lebanese government for 3 day, appealed to the Palestinian Embassy and Palestinian |
2015-12-04 | View |
Explosive barrels target the surroundings of Khan Eshieh CampSyrian Regime's warplanes launched, yesterday evening, raids on Khan Eshieh Camp and threw explosive barrels over the adjacent farms where three at least were hit caused panic among the |
2015-12-04 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies While participating in Clashes at the Entrance of Yarmouk CampThe Palestinian Refugee "Ahmad Mahmoud Aziema" died at the entrance area of Yarmouk camp which is under the Regime's control. Ahmad was fighting alongside the Syrian Regime forces and |
2015-12-04 | View |
Shelling on Yarmouk Refugee Camp and Medical Centers Suffer a Severe Shortage of Medical MaterialsAt dawn Yesterday, the Yarmouk Refugees Camp has witnessed bombing with several shells and mortars which caused no more than material damages, in conjunction with violent clashes occurred at the Camps' |
2015-12-04 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Release a Palestinian Syrian Refugee after 10 MonthsThe Syrian Security has released the Palestinian Syrian Refugee "Yousuf Hasan Musleh" nicknamed "Abu Michelle" after being arrested for 10 months, "Yousuf" who lives in Khan Eshieh Camp in Damascus |
2015-12-03 | View |
The Migration of Al-Aidien Camp's people ContinuesIn the middle of Syria, The migration of Al-Aidien Camp's people is still occurring where migrants head towards Europe though Turkey because of the worsening situations inside Syria. It |
2015-12-03 | View |
Shelling Targets the Houses of Khan Eshieh CampSyrian Regime's Anti-Aircraft weapons targeted the houses of civilians in Khan Eshieh Camp in Damascus Suburb, at the same time; the western sides of the camp were hit with |
2015-12-03 | View |
Ten Palestinian Syrian Refugees Died in Syria During Last NovemberMonitoring and Documentation Team of AGPS has announced that (10) Palestinian Syrian refugees had died during the last month (November 2015) as follows: three refugees died because of gunshots, four |
2015-12-03 | View |
Relief Aid to Palestinian Refugees in Alhusayniyya Camp and Damascene Alzahira and Qudsiyya."Al-Marhama Campaign" in cooperation with "The Charity Association for the Relief of Palestinian People" distributed 385 veal portions to the needy displaced families in Al-Zahira and Qudsayya and Al-Husayniyya camp |
2015-12-02 | View |
Overnight Clashes between Syrian Regime's Army and Opposition Groups in Yarmouk Camp.The night of Monday-Tuesday has witnessed sporadic clashed between Syrian Regime's Army and its militias on the one hand, and ISIS and Al-Nusra on the other hand, causing no |
2015-12-02 | View |
Syrian Armed Opposition Groups Close the road between Yalda town and Yarmouk Camp.In the south of Damascus, news coming from Yarmouk camp that road between Yalda Town and Yarmouk Camp has been closed back and forth, that incident happed after the explosion |
2015-12-02 | View |
Three Palestinian Syrian Refugees die during their Participation in the Syrian ConflictThree Palestinian Syrian Refugees died during their participation in the Syrian conflict, they are: "Khalil Ismail Fares" from Khan Dannoun Camp in Damascus Suburb, and both of "Tarek Adel Ahmad" |
2015-12-02 | View |
Arbitrary Arrests of Palestinian Syrian Refugees at the Entrance of Ain Elhilwih Camp in LebanonMany activists said that the Lebanese Army has arrested few Palestinian Syrian refugees while crossing the governmental checkpoint at the entrance of Ain El-helwih camp in Sidon Lebanon, that happened |
2015-12-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in numbers and statistics till 30 November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-12-01 | View |
Honoring A Palestinian Refugee from Yarmouk Camp in Malmo Short Films FestivalIn Sweden, Short Film Festival in Malmo has honored the Palestinian Yarmouk Camp refugee "Amjad Hasan" for his participation "Story Book" movie which he wrote and directed. It is worth |
2015-12-01 | View |
Winter Clothes to a Hundred Palestinian Kid in Khan Eshieh Camp"Jafra Foundation for Relief and Development" has distributed winter clothes to 100 Palestinian boy in Khan Eshieh Camp in Damascus Suburb included jackets and shoes as part of its "Winter |
2015-12-01 | View |
"For Yarmouk" Campaign Continues distribution of Food Aid to Yarmouk Camp People.As part of "For Yarmouk Campaign" Jafra continued distributing food and health aid to the people of Yarmouk camp who were displaced to Yalda, Babbila, and Beit Saham nearby towns |
2015-12-01 | View |
"Palestine Charity Association" Continues Dispensing Prescriptions for freeThe pharmacy of "Palestine Charity Association" continues dispensing prescriptions and filling water for free to the people of Yarmouk Camp who were displaced to Yalda and Babbila nearby towns. |
2015-12-01 | View |
Two Palestinian Students Injured Due to Mortar Shrapnel in AleppoTwo Palestinian university students "Marah Qaddoura" and "Wafaa Hamdan" from Al-Nayrab Camp were injured due to mortar shrapnel in Mockambou district of Aleppo which is under the Regime's control |
2015-12-01 | View |
Entreaty Call From a Palestinian Family to Uncover Her Son's Destiny After Being Lost Over the Last Three Years in SyriaThe family of the Palestinian Refugee "Mohammad Nayif Haaj Ahmad" 26 years old, entreats through the AGPS to find out the destiny of its son who was missed over the |
2015-12-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 29 November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-11-30 | View |
69 Palestinians Died Outside Syria till the End of Last OctoberThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team documented the names of 69 Palestinian refugees died outside Syria, including 15 refugees in Egypt, 12 refugees in Lebanon, 10 refugees in Libya, 8 |
2015-11-30 | View |
Food Aid Distribution to the Palestinians of Syria at Ein Al Hilwa CampAl Wafaa European campaign continues its tour on compounds of the displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon to see their living conditions, and to provide them with food and in-kind |
2015-11-30 | View |
Deteriorated Living Conditions at Al Aedein Camp in Homs Force its Residents to MigrateResidents of Al Aedein camp in Homs suffer from the continuing deterioration of living conditions and the tightening of security procedures, prompting hundreds of them to go to Turkey intending |
2015-11-30 | View |
Artillery Shelling Targets the Western Sides of Khan Al Shieh CampTurning to Damascus, where Syrian regime artillery targeted the Western sides of Khan Al Shieh camp, without causing casualties among civilians, coincided with explosive barrels that targeted the adjacent farms |
2015-11-30 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Sit-in and Demand to Lift the SiegeDozens of residents from the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus participated in a sit-in protest in which they demanded the Syrian army and PFGC groups to lift the siege |
2015-11-30 | View |
Turkish Authorities Detain a PLA Dissident at Ataturk Airport and Fears of Deporting himActivists confirmed to the AGPS that the Turkish authorities at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul detain the refugee, Basil Mahmoud Azzam, a military dissident from the Palestinian Liberation Army. According to |
2015-11-30 | View |
Families of Palestinian Detainees in the Syrian Prisons Accuse the Official Palestinian and International Institution of Neglecting their Children's Fatea number of activists and families of Palestinian detainees in the Syrian prisons accused the international and the Palestinian institutions and the PLO of neglecting and forgetting about their children' |
2015-11-29 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Paralyzed Due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian Regimethe Syrian security forces released the Palestinian refugee, Helmey Halima, on 11.24.2015 after being detained for almost two years transferring between the investigation branches in Damascus. Relatives of |
2015-11-29 | View |
Warplanes Hover in the Sky of Khan Al Shieh Camp and Heavy Machine Guns Target its only RoadWarplanes hovered in the sky of Khan Al Shieh camp Damascus suburb yesterday, coincided with sound of explosions after targeting neighboring areas. Meanwhile, heavy machine guns targeted "Zakya - Khan |
2015-11-29 | View |
Tens of Yarmouk Residents at the Swedish Town of Gävle Participate in a March in Support of Al AqsaIn Sweden, dozens of people from the Yarmouk camp participated in a march in support of Al Aqsa mosque and the Palestinian people in occupied Palestine in the Swedish town |
2015-11-29 | View |
Jafra Foundation Prepares to Distribute Aids to the Displaced People of Yarmouk at the Neighboring TownsJafra Foundation for Relief and Development announced, by its Facebook page, the intensity to distribute 1,000 food rations to displaced Palestinian families from the Yarmouk refugee camp at the |
2015-11-29 | View |
Al Wafaa European Campaign Distributes Fuel to the Palestinians of Syrian at the western Beqaa and BaalbekIn Lebanon, Al Wafaa European campaign, in cooperation with Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon, distributed fuel to the Palestinian Syrian families displaced in the western Beqaa Baalbek on Thursday |
2015-11-28 | View |
Relief Agencies Censuses the Palestinians of Syria at Ein Al Hilwa Camp in Lebanon"The Union of Islamic institutions for the relief of displaced persons from Syria" announced a new census of displaced Palestinian Syrians and Syrians at Ein Al Hilwa camp. According to |
2015-11-28 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Continues Providing Services for the Displaced Residents of YarmoukServices team of Palestine Charity Committee continues to provide relief services to the displaced people of Yarmouk at the neighboring towns, where the body provides some material assistance, as well |
2015-11-28 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies Due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe Palestinians refugee, Qasim Awad, from the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime, raising the number of Palestinian refugees who died |
2015-11-28 | View |
4 Children Die after a Boat was Carrying Migrants from Turkey to Greece SankFour Afghani refugee children died following the sinking of their boat off the Turkish coast. According to the Anatolia agency, the boat was carrying 55 migrants from Syria - Palestinian |
2015-11-28 | View |
The AGPS Calls the Families of Victims, Detainees, and Missed People to Document their Information at its WebsiteThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team called families of victims, detainees, and missed people from the Palestinians of Syria to document their information at the AGPS website. The information will |
2015-11-27 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests a Resident of Khan Al Shieh Camp during TreatmentSyrian regime forces arrested the injured refugee Walied Abu Raya in the town of Al Kiswa in Damascus suburb. He was arrested from the hospital and he has a serious |
2015-11-27 | View |
Warnings of Targeting the Only Road for Khan Al Shieh Camp with Heavy Machine GunsActivists and a number of residents from Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb called the camp's residents, through Facebook pages, to take caution when crossing Zakia- Khan Al |
2015-11-27 | View |
Polio Vaccines Campaign at the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusIn the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, vaccines campaign against polio started in Palestine hospital, and it is scheduled to include about a thousand children under five years old. The campaign |
2015-11-27 | View |
Released Detainees: 4 Palestinians Died due to TortureA number of former detainees in the Syrian regime's prisons confirmed that four Palestinian refugees died under torture in the Syrian prisons. The Documentation Center for Palestinian Detainees and |
2015-11-27 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon Show Solidarity with People of JerusalemIn Lebanon, dozens of Palestinian Syrians displaced in Lebanon participated in the Palestinian Evening hosted by each of Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon and Dar Al Awda for Studies |
2015-11-26 | View |
350 Refugees Stranded at a Greece Island for 3 Days with No Food or Medical CareIn Greece, Palestinian activists confirmed to the AGPS that about 350 Palestinian and Syrian refugees being held in the Greek military island of "Faramicos", and there are dozens of children |
2015-11-26 | View |
Deteriorated Living and Security Conditions Force Families and Youth to MigratePalestinian camps and compounds in Syria suffer from the migration of Palestinian families and youth to Turkey and European countries, as a result of the security and living conditions. The |
2015-11-26 | View |
Released Detainees Testimony for Detained PalestiniansHuman rights activists transferred information by released detainees who witnessed a number of Palestinian refugees in the prisons of the Syrian regime. In the military security branch in Daraa, on |
2015-11-26 | View |
Shelling and Clashes in the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp Closing Al Salam HighwaySyrian warplanes targeted farms surrounding Khan Al Shieh camp with two raids near Al Salam highway, which closed the road because of shelling and intensification of clashes between the Syrian |
2015-11-26 | View |
The Palestinian Ambassador in Serbia Denies Accusations of Selling Visas to Smuggle Palestinians to EuropePalestinian Ambassador in Serbia, "Mohammed Nabhan" denied, through his Facebook account, all accusations contained in the report published by a Serbian newspaper about his involvement selling visas to Palestinians to |
2015-11-26 | View |
The AGPS Issues a Report that Monitors the Events of Al Aedein Camp in HomsThe AGPS issued a report entitled "Detained Camp," which monitors the most important events at Al Aedein camp in Homs, through an introduction about the camp, the demographic and |
2015-11-25 | View |
Palestinian Syrian Refugee Women still Suffering due to WarThe Palestinian Syrian refugee women are suffering during the events of war as others, since the Palestinian community in Syria was divided between 51% males and 49% females; she is |
2015-11-25 | View |
A Released Detained Woman Confirms the Continuation of Detaining Palestinian WomenHuman rights activists talked about a female detainee released from one of the security branches known as "Palestine Branch" who witnessed that there are female detainees in the branch on |
2015-11-25 | View |
Air Raids at the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp and Heavy Machine Guns Target the Camp's HousesIn Damascus suburb, warplanes launched six air raids on farms and areas surrounding Khan Al- Shieh camp coincided with clashes between Syrian opposition groups and the regular army alongside the |
2015-11-25 | View |
Shelling and Clashes in the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusThe regular army targeted the Yarmouk camp with a number of mortal shells and machine guns leaving no injuries, while violent clashes broke out between Palestinian armed groups on one |
2015-11-25 | View |
Accusations against the Palestinian Ambassador in Serbia for Selling Visas to Smuggle Palestinians to Europe and Ambassador DeniesA Serbian newspaper published a report about accusations against "Mohammed Nabhan”, the Palestinian Ambassador in Serbia, for selling visas for immigrants to enter Serbia and then to Europe for 5 |
2015-11-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 23 November 2015At least 36,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees have reached Europe during the last 4 years. The Yarmouk Camp: - Siege, imposed by the Regular Army and PFGC, continued for |
2015-11-24 | View |
The Syrian Security Continues Detaining 3 Palestinian Brothers and the Son of One of ThemSyrian security authorities continue detaining three Palestinian brothers and one of their sons; they are: Saif Aldeen Alian Ali, was born in 1969, and was arrested on 7 April 2013 |
2015-11-24 | View |
First Aid Training Course for the Displaced Palestinian Syrian Women in LebanonIn cooperation with Al- Shifa’a Commission, Women Committee in the Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon held a First Aids training course. The course continued for two days in which |
2015-11-24 | View |
Residents of Nairab Camp Complain of the Continuous Power Cut for More than a MonthIn Aleppo, residents of Nairab camp in Aleppo complain from the continued power outages for more than a month, as a result of the ongoing conflict in the thermal station |
2015-11-24 | View |
Confessions of an Emir at Al Nusra in the Yarmouk Camp of Assassinating some ActivistsMeanwhile, sources, refused to reveal its identity, close to ISIS inside Yarmouk camp southern Syria, reported that an Emir of Al Nusra Front known as Abu Ali Saidi, admitted after |
2015-11-24 | View |
Mortar Shells Target Al wafedeen Camp in Damascus SuburbSeveral mortar shells targeted Al Wafedeen camp, which is inhabited with a number of Palestinian families, which resulted in a victim and 20 civilian injuries. The deterioration of the security |
2015-11-24 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies due to Shelling at Douma in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian refugee, Shadi Jaber, died due to the Syrian warplanes shelling that targeted Douma city in Ghoutta-Damascus. |
2015-11-24 | View |
Presidency of the Syrian Council of Ministers Issues a Generalization Not to Accept the Resignation of the Palestinian Worker Only if He Is Practicing his WorkPresidency of the Syrian Council of Ministers issued a generalization requested all ministries, institutions, companies, and other public entities not to accept the resignation of any Palestinian worker only if |
2015-11-24 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 22 November 2015At least 36,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees have reached Europe during the last 4 years. The Yarmouk Camp: - Siege, imposed by the Regular Army and PFGC, continued for |
2015-11-23 | View |
Palestinians of Turkey Committee Distributes Aid at Reyhanli Turkish CityPalestinians of Turkey Committee distributed some financial and concrete assistance to a number of Palestinian Syrian families in Rihaniyya city. According to the Committee, aid was distributed at about 40 |
2015-11-23 | View |
Cleaning Campaign for the Streets and Lanes inhabited with Displaced people of Yarmouk at Yalda AreaJafra Foundation carried out campaign to clean up the streets and neighborhoods inhabited by displaced people of the Yarmouk camp in the towns of Yalda and Babbila, in addition to |
2015-11-23 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Continues Providing Services for the Yarmouk ResidentsPalestine Charity Committee distributed cash assistance to the registered orphans from the displaced people of Yarmouk in Yalda area, while the medical department continues to provide free medical prescriptions for |
2015-11-23 | View |
More than 3064 Palestinian Refugees Died due to the War in SyriaThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team documented the names of 3064 Palestinian Syrians died due to the ongoing war in Syria. Shelling resulted in the death of 1053 Palestinian refugees |
2015-11-23 | View |
Heavy Machine Guns Target Zakia-Khan Al Shieh RoadThe Syrian regime forces targeted the road connecting between Khan Al Shieh camp and the town of Zakia with heavy machine guns, which resulted in limited material damages. "Zakya – |
2015-11-23 | View |
News about the Injury of the Leader of the PLA due to an Explosive BombWebsites of the Syrian Opposition reported that an operation targeted the Lieutenant at the PLA Tareq Al Khadra, where a bomb targeted his convoy near Al Mara'a neighborhood in |
2015-11-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 21 November 2015At least 36,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees have reached Europe during the last 4 years. The Yarmouk Camp: - Siege, imposed by the Regular Army and PFGC, continued for |
2015-11-22 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon Organizes a First Aid Course at Al Bidawi CampPalestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon organized a first aid course in collaboration with the Medical Care Center in Bedawi camp, according to those in charge of the session, the |
2015-11-22 | View |
Medicine Shortage in the Besieged Yarmouk Camp Results in Dehydration for a ChildFour-years-old child had dehydration as a result of diarrhea and lack of medicines in the Yarmouk refugee camp, where she was transferred to the Medical Surgical Center in the camp |
2015-11-22 | View |
Injuries Due to Shelling at Khan Al Shieh Camp and its VicinityA number of residents from Khan Al Sheih camp in Damascus suburb were injured after being hit by three mortar shells at least in the western part of the camp |
2015-11-22 | View |
Violent Raids Target the Adjacent Areas to Deraa CampThe Syrian warplanes launched violent raids yesterday that targeted Tarieq Al Sad neighborhood adjacent to Deraa camp, which caused civilian casualties and severely damaged homes. The neighborhood inhabited with many |
2015-11-22 | View |
AGPS Issues the English Report of "Khan Al Sheih… A Camp Under Fire"AGPS issued the English version of, "Khan Al-Sheeh … A camp under fire" report. The report documents events witnessed in Khan Al- Sheeh camp for Palestinian refugees, in the |
2015-11-21 | View |
Evacuation Two Pationts from Yarmouk Camp to Get Treatment in Damascus HospitalsIn Damascus, the Emergency Medical Services Team in the National Committee for Palestinians of Syria Relief inside the Yarmouk camp in Cooperation with the PRCS evacuated two ladies on 19 |
2015-11-21 | View |
Two Riads Targetd the Adjacent Areas and Farms of Khan Al Sheih CampSyrian warplanes targeted the adjacent farms of Khan Al Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus suburb with two raids. A tension and fear state prevailed amongst the residents who |
2015-11-21 | View |
On the World Child Day, at Least 182 Palestinian Children Died in SyriaOn the eve of the Children's World Day, the monitoring and documenting team in AGPS confirmed that they had documented 182 victims from the Palestinian children who were killed |
2015-11-21 | View |
The Residents of AL Nairab Camp and Al Sayeda Zainab Camp Carried out Solidarity Protests with Al Quds ResidentsResidents of AL Sayeda Zainab camp in Damascus Suburb and Al Nairab camp in Aleppo organized yesterday solidarity marches to support Al Masjed Al Aqsa Al Mubarak in all of |
2015-11-21 | View |
On the World Child Day, at Least 182 Palestinian Children Died in SyriaOn the eve of the Children's World Day, the monitoring and documenting team in AGPS confirmed that they had documented 182 victims from the Palestinian children who were killed |
2015-11-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 19 November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-11-20 | View |
The Palestinian House in Netherlands Organizes a Number of Visits to the SheltersA delegation from the Palestinian House at Netherlands visited a number of shelters that receive refugees from Syria, including "Budel" and "Weert" shelters, in addition to the newly established school |
2015-11-20 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Continue to Arrest the Activist 'Niraz Saed' Since the Beginning of Last SeptemberThe Syrian security forces continue detaining the Palestinian cameraman activist "Neraz Saed" who was arrested in Damascus last September. According to activists, Neraz was arrested after receiving guarantees to |
2015-11-20 | View |
'Do Not Forget the Yarmouk,' a Solidarity Campaign Launched by ActivistsPalestinian activists launched a solidarity campaign through Facebook pages entitled 'Do Not Forget the Yarmouk'. According to the campaign's organizers, the campaign is aiming to reconsider the case |
2015-11-20 | View |
Syrian Warplanes Target the Sides of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb with Explosive BarrelsThe Syrian warplanes raided the sides of Khan Al Shieh camp in the vicinity of Al Zohour Street near Al Salam highway, coincided with 6 explosive barrels that targeted the |
2015-11-20 | View |
Re-opening Khalil Al Rahman Mosque in Husseneia CampKhalil Al Rahman mosque in Husseneia camp was reopened yesterday. The mosque was resorted and rehabilitated by the World Relief Organization in collaboration with the Charity Organization for the Relief |
2015-11-19 | View |
Mortar Shells Target the Vicinity of Muzareeb Compound Raising a State of Horror Among Palestinian RefugeesFour mortar shells targeted the vicinity of Muzareeb compound southern Syria, which caused a state of fear among Palestinian refugees, who are estimated with 8500 Palestinian refugees. |
2015-11-19 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Sides of Khan Al Shieh CampIn Damascus suburb, Syrian warplanes dropped seven explosive barrels on the outskirts of Khan Al Shieh camp, where a number of them fell in Al Qosour area, coincided with the |
2015-11-19 | View |
A Number of Mortar Shells Target Al Wafedeen CampShelling and several mortar shells targeted Al Wafedeen camp, which is inhabited with a number of Palestinian families, and resulted in two injuries. It is worth mentioning that the deteriorating |
2015-11-19 | View |
UNRWA Suspends Financial Aid for a Number of Palestinian Syrian Families in LebanonUNRWA suspended the financial aid of food allowance, 40,000 LL per person, equals to 27$, for a number of displaced Palestinian Syrian families in Lebanon. According to the AGPS |
2015-11-19 | View |
Exacerbated Suffering for Palestinian Refugees following the Low Temperatures and Fuel LossThe suffering of Palestinian refugees in Syria is exacerbating due to significant low temperatures during the past few days. Most Palestinian refugee camps in Syria are suffering from great scarcity |
2015-11-18 | View |
The AGPS Launches News Service Via TelegramThe AGPS launched news service via the "Telegram" application for smart phones. The service includes latest news and reports related to the Palestinians of Syria. The AGPS channel can be |
2015-11-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 17 November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-11-18 | View |
UNRWA Fills out ATM Cards for Palestinians of Syria in LebanonUNRWA filled the ATM cards for the displaced Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon. 40,000 LL, 28$ per persons, were distributed, while UNRWA suspended 100$ shelter allowance for the displaced |
2015-11-18 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Lost at the Turkish-Syrian BordersThe Palestinian refugee "Khaled Halawa" a resident of Khan Danoun camp was missed at the Turkish borders several days ago and there is no information or news about his fate |
2015-11-18 | View |
Residents of Sbeina Camp Demand to Return to itIn Damascus suburb, the residents of Sbeina camp, which locates near the city of Sbeina, 14 kilometers south of the city of Damascus on 27,000 square meters in an |
2015-11-18 | View |
A State of Resentment among People Al Aedein Camp in Homs after the Distribution of some Expired AidThe residents of Al Aedein camp in Homs complain of repeatedly expired food aid provided to them, while Palestinian activists confirmed, through photos posted on social networking sites, that some |
2015-11-18 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 16 of November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-11-17 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Al Aedein Camp in Homs ReleasedSyrian security released the Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Ismail Al Omor" after being detained for about six months, while the Syrian security forces continue to arrest 178 refugees from Al Aedein |
2015-11-17 | View |
The Syrian security Arrests a Resident from Khan Al Shieh Camp at Jadedat Artouz in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian refugee, "Wadea Al Shakoush," was arrested from his home in Jadedat Artouz area in Damascus suburb by the Syrian security forces, as he was taken to an |
2015-11-17 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Yarmouk Injured by a Sniper Shot at Yalda TownIn the south of Damascus, the Palestinian refugee "Waseem Sharaan" from Yarmouk camp was shot in the head at Yalda area by a sniper of Al Nusra Front probably, The |
2015-11-17 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died and Another Injured while Participating Fighting at Aleppo CityThe Palestinian refugee "Ahmed Shaheen" died during clashes between the regular army alongside the pro-regime al-Quds Brigade and armed opposition groups in Family House area west of the city of |
2015-11-17 | View |
A Possible Death Sentence to the Palestinian Engineering Basil Khartabeil Al Safadi in the Syrian Regim's PrisonsThe AGPS received news reported that the Syrian authorities have sentenced death to the Palestinian Syrian software engineer "Basil Khartabeil Al Safadi," while the news was not confirmed yet |
2015-11-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 15 of November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-11-16 | View |
Finishing the Photoshop Training Course for Palestinian Syrian Refugees in LebanonPalestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon finished a Photoshop training course set up for a number of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon, attended by 40 trainees from the Palestinian |
2015-11-16 | View |
A Palestinian refugee Appealed to Humanitarian Organizations to Help him Leaving Greece for Treating his Injured EyesThe Palestinian refugee, Firas Dawoud, who suffers of German measles that affected his ability to see, appealed European and Palestinian humanitarian and human rights organizations, led by Doctors Without Borders |
2015-11-16 | View |
AGPS Documents 12 Palestinian Detainees in the Syrian prisons from Muzareeb Compound still Unaccounted forAGPS documented 12 Palestinian detainees from Muzareeb compound in Deraa in the Syrian regime's prisons including a female refugee, and their fate is still unknown until the moment. The |
2015-11-16 | View |
Exacerbated Suffering of Deraa Residents due to Escalating Acts of Shelling and Repeated Clashes in the CampResidents of Deraa camp are still suffering because of shelling and repeated clashes since the beginning of the ongoing war, which resulted in the destruction of about 70% of buildings |
2015-11-16 | View |
Two Explosive Barrels Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampSyrian warplanes retargeted the vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp and the neighboring farms with at least two explosive barrels; sounds of the explosion were heard clearly inside the camp |
2015-11-16 | View |
Immediate Military Recruitment for Youth in Syria has Risen the Concerns of Palestinians of SyriaPalestinians of Syria youth live a state of extreme tension, following the news of a presidential decree by the Syrian regime states the immediate military recruitment for any youth or |
2015-11-16 | View |
Finding a Job and Obtaining Residencies are the Most Prominent Difficulties for the Palestinians of Syria in EgyptIn Egypt, The remaining Palestinian Syrian refugees in Egypt are suffering of unclear legal conditions in conjunction with the political and security tensions in the country. The Egyptian security refuses to |
2015-11-15 | View |
Heavy Machine Guns Target the Only Road in Khan Al Shieh CampIn Damascus suburb, the Syrian regime forces targeted the road between Khan Al Shieh and Zakiawith the Shilka tank located in the Syrian army site (Regiment 137). Zakia-Khan Al Shieh |
2015-11-15 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests a Palestinian Refugee and his Wife at Al Aedein Camp in HomsThe AGPS correspondent at Al Aedein camp in Homs reported that the Syrian security forces arrested the Palestinian refugee, Ratib Ismail Omar, Abu Samer, and his wife several days ago |
2015-11-15 | View |
The Syrian Intelligence Arrests a Palestinian Family Including Two Children while Returning from LebanonThe AGPS received news that "Air Force Intelligence," one of the Syrian security forces branches, arrested a Palestinian Syrian family consists of parents and their two children, on 24 |
2015-11-15 | View |
Laboratory Reports: Wells' Water in Yarmouk is not potableCharity Medical Complex in the Yarmouk refugee camp carried out laboratory tests for samples of wells water, used by the residents, and reached a result that the water used in |
2015-11-15 | View |
The Lebanese Authorities Prevent a Palestinian Family Coming from Syria to Enter its TerritoriesThe Lebanese authorities prevented a Palestinian family to enter Lebanon despite an appointment was set with the Dutch Embassy for reunion procedures. The family, which consists of a woman and |
2015-11-14 | View |
The Palestinian Refugee, Ibrahem Abu Kharej, Deport to Canada after being Detained in MalaysiaThe Malaysian authorities released the Palestinian Syrian activist, Ibrahim Abu Kharej, who is a resident of the Yarmouk camp, after the UNHCR intervened to solve his case. According to news |
2015-11-14 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp in Damascus Suburb Complain of Weak Basic ServicesThe residents of Jaramana Camp in Damascus called the officials of the camp's services to solve the wastewater problem which was hugely increased and prevented the residents of the |
2015-11-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 13 of November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-11-14 | View |
The AGPS: 8% of the Palestinian Victims in Syria are WomenThe AGPS monitoring and Statistics team confirmed that about 8% of the Palestinian victims who have been documented in Syria are females. According to the AGPS statistics, 413 Palestinian females |
2015-11-14 | View |
The Regim's Army Continues Preventing Residents of Sbeina from Returning Back to their Homes for 726 DaysIn Damascus suburb, the regular army and some Palestinian groups continue to prevent people of Sbeina camp to return to their homes for 726 days respectively, after being forced to |
2015-11-14 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Camp in Damascus Suburb Complain of Weak Basic ServicesIn Syria, the residents of Jaramana Camp in Damascus called the officials of the camp's services to solve the wastewater problem which was hugely increased and prevented the residents |
2015-11-14 | View |
The Palestinian Refugee, Ibrahem Abu Kharej, Deport to Canada after being Detained in MalaysiaThe Malaysian authorities released the Palestinian Syrian activist, Ibrahim Abu Kharej, who is a resident of the Yarmouk camp, after the UNHCR intervened to solve his case. According to news |
2015-11-14 | View |
The Lebanese Authorities Prevent a Palestinian Family Coming from Syria to Enter its TerritoriesThe Lebanese authorities prevented a Palestinian family to enter Lebanon despite an appointment was set with the Dutch Embassy for reunion procedures. The family, which consists of a woman and |
2015-11-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 12 of November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-11-13 | View |
Sweden Imposes Temporary Control at the South Border for Preventing the Flow of MigrantsSwedish media sources said that the government will impose a border control on the southern borders of Sweden starting on Thursday, and will continue for an initial period of 10 |
2015-11-13 | View |
The Syrian Opposition Groups Close the Road of Yalda-YarmoukMembers of Yalda checkpoint of the Syrian armed opposition closed the road between the Yarmouk camp and Yalda area from the two sides, after the security tensions in the Yarmouk |
2015-11-13 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe 25-year-Palestinian refugee, Nidal Ibrahem Al Shamali, from Al Aedein camp in Hama, died due to torture in the Prisons of the Syrian Regime, after being detained for 2 years |
2015-11-13 | View |
Assassinating Al Nusra Emir in Yarmouk CampEmir of Al Nusra Front in the Yarmouk Camp, Abu Yousef Al Deraawi Al Hourani, was assassinated yesterday by an explosive device that targeted him near Malhamat Al Milion area |
2015-11-13 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 11 of November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-11-12 | View |
Lighting a New Batch of Palestinians of Syria Houses in LebanonPalestinians of Syria Workers League carried out, in cooperation with Al Wafaa European campaign, lighting project for 14 houses of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Beqaa region in northern Lebanon |
2015-11-12 | View |
Financial Aid and Winter Clothes Distribution to the Palestinian Syrian Families South of TurkeyPalestinians of Syria Committee in Turkey visited many Palestinian Syrian families displaced in the cities of Antakya, Iskenderun, and Karakhan in southern Turkey, in order to see their living conditions |
2015-11-12 | View |
Germany Re-Applies Dublin ConventionGermany re-applied Dublin agreement after three months of suspension in reagrds dealing with some refugees including Palestinian Syrians and Syrian refugees. German media sources quoted the statement of the German |
2015-11-12 | View |
The Syrian Security Continues Arresting Hundreds of Palestinian RefugeesThe Syrian security forces continue detaining approximately 1,000 Palestinian refugees in the prisons, including children, women, elderly, brothers, fathers, sons, and entire families. Hundreds of them died due to |
2015-11-12 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Distributes School Supplies to the Students of Yarmouk Displaced in the Adjacent AreasWithin the annual project "School Bag," Palestine Charity Committee distributed school bags and Stationery on the Yarmouk camp students displaced in areas of Yalda, Babbila, and Beit Sahem. The |
2015-11-12 | View |
Continuation of Cleaning and Restoring Project for Houses and Mosques of Husseneia Camp for 11 Consecutive DaysFor 11 consecutive days, World Relief Organization in cooperation with the Charity Organization continue to remove debris and dust from the streets of Husseneia camp in Damascus suburb, as part |
2015-11-12 | View |
A Group of Besieged Students Leave Yarmouk to Resume their StudyA group of besieged students left the Yarmouk camp to complete their studies and join universities, where the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees assumed responsibility for the exit of |
2015-11-12 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Yarmouk Dies in Yalda AreaThe Palestinian refugee "Fadi Khateib" from the Yarmouk camp died in Yalda area two days ago, while there are conflicting reports about the cause of his death. |
2015-11-12 | View |
14 Migrants Drown, Including 7 Children while Trying to Reach Greece14 illegal migrants, including 7 children died in the Aegean Sea, western Turkey, as their boat sink off the "Oewagek" town coast of the State of Jnaq Castle, while trying |
2015-11-12 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 10 of November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-11-11 | View |
Hundreds of Hetten Compound Residents at Barza area in Damascus Complain of Crises and Dire Living ConditionsHundreds of Hetten compound inhabitants at Barza area in Damascus are complaining from crises and harsh humanitarian conditions due to the manifestations of the ongoing war in Syria on their living status. The compound remained neutralized despite its geographic proximity from the core of events, while its |
2015-11-11 | View |
Clashes and Shelling in the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusViolent clashes broke out in the Yarmouk camp between Palestinian armed groups and ISIS alongside Al-Nusra Front, where confrontations were focused in the court area, Rija yard, Ain Ghazal Street, and the Yarmouk high school area. Coincided with a number of mortars that |
2015-11-11 | View |
ISIS Prevents the Exit of High School Students from the Besieged Yarmouk CampISIS and Al Nusra Front in the Yarmouk camp prevented students had finished high school from leaving via the municipal sector to join universities, and fabricated clashes with the regime forces and affiliated groups in that area, and prevented from completing |
2015-11-11 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies due to Torture in the Syrian PrisonsThe 19-year- Palestinian refugee "Ghassan Ahmad Hassoun" from Al Aedein camp in Hama died under torture in the Syrian regime's prisons after being detained for nearly two and a half years. He was arrested from one of the regime' |
2015-11-11 | View |
Appeals after the Lebanese Authorities Deported Two Palestinian Brothers to SyriaParents of two Palestinian brothers, "Tariq and Ezzo Nidal al-Khateeb, displaced from Sbeina camp in Damascus suburb to Lebanon, appealed to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Embassy of the Authority in Beirut as well as human rights |
2015-11-11 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 9 of November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-11-10 | View |
A Training Course for the Displaced Palestinians of Syria in SidonPalestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon began to implement a series of training courses in design program 'Photoshop' for all of its members, aiming to develop the talents of |
2015-11-10 | View |
The Charity Committee Launches 'Warm Me' Project for Providing Firewood to the Besieged People in YarmoukCharity Commission for the Relief of Palestinian People "Al-hay'a Al-Khayriyya" launched 'Warm Me' project in order to collect donations for providing firewood to the besieged people of Yarmouk |
2015-11-10 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannon Camp Complain of Relief and Basic Services AbsenceIn Damascus suburb, resentment and discontent spreads among the people of Khan Dannon camp because of the neglection of UNRWA, the Syrian government agencies, and the pro-regime Palestinian factions in |
2015-11-10 | View |
Water Cut in Deraa Camp Continues for 567 Days RespectivelyWater cut at Deraa camp continues for 567 days respectively, prompting residents to completely rely on well water, in addition to power cut that exacerbating the extract of water, forcing |
2015-11-10 | View |
Residents of Sayeda Zainab Camp Suffer of Living Crises Despite the Relative CalmSayeda Zainab camp in Damascus suburb, which is controlled by the Syrian regime army and popular committees, is considered one of the relatively peaceful Palestinian camps, but the inhabitants still |
2015-11-10 | View |
PFLP Funerals one of its Cadres in SyriaThe PFLP-GC funerals its member "Fadi Hani Tameem" Abu Shadi, while media resources reported that he died during confrontations with the armed opposition in the Yarmouk camp. The GC is |
2015-11-10 | View |
Warnings of RABIES Disease Spread after a Child Died in the Yarmouk CampMedical cadres in the Yarmouk camp warned of rabies spread following the child, 'Nidal Murad,' died two days ago after being bite by a diseased dog. They called |
2015-11-10 | View |
UNRWA Dismisses 15 Teachers at Al Muzareeb Compound with No ReasonUNRWA dismissed 15 teachers in Muzareeb Compound at Deraa province southern Syria, without giving any reason, while the AGPS correspondent reported that the matter may be reflected negatively on the |
2015-11-09 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Numbers and Statistics till 9 of November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-11-09 | View |
Yarmouk Camp without Water for 420 Days RespectivelyThe remaining residents of Yarmouk are complaining of continued water cuts all around the camp for (420) days respectively, forcing them to go to the vicinity of the camp in |
2015-11-09 | View |
People of Handarat Camp Displaced for 922 Days since the Opposition Controlled the CampThe suffering of Palestinian refugees who were displaced from Handarat camp for 922 days respectively is still continuous; as they were displaced from their homes after the Syrian armed opposition |
2015-11-09 | View |
Turkish Embassy in Lebanon Still Refusing to Issue Visas for Palestinian Syrian RefugeesTurkish Embassy in Lebanon continues to stop issuing visas for Palestinian Syrian and Syrian refugees in Lebanon, without giving reasons, as hundreds of Palestinians of Syria were forced to rake |
2015-11-09 | View |
Delayed Residencie Permits and the Searching for Houses are the Main Obstacles Facing Refugees in SwedenUpon being forced to risk their lives to get to Europe, Palestinian refugees from Syria are now suffering differently than in Syria. In each stage of their asylum, Palestinian refugees |
2015-11-09 | View |
Al Wafaa European Campaign Suspends its Work in Syria Due to Security TighteningAl Wafaa European campaign announced the suspension of its relief campaign inside Syrian territory, because of "pressures that may affect the humanitarian campaign work". The campaign said in a press |
2015-11-09 | View |
A Palestinian Child Dies in Yarmouk due to the Lack of Medical Care Because of the SiegeThe 10-year- child "Nidal Murad" died in the besieged Yarmouk refugee camp due to cardiac arrest because of not receiving the necessary treatment for meningitis and septicemia after all hospitals |
2015-11-08 | View |
The Syrian Security Continues Detaining all Members of a Palestinian Family for more than Two YearsSyrian security services continue detaining the family of "Mawloud Khaled Al-Abdullah," and reticent about the fate of all its members, while they were arrested on 27.07.2013 at |
2015-11-08 | View |
Residents of Al Aedein Camp in Homs Organize a Solidarity Campaign for Al Aqsa and JerusalemPeople of Al Aedein camp in Homs organized, the day before yesterday, a solidarity march for Al-Aqsa Mosque, and in support of the Palestinian uprising. The march roamed the streets |
2015-11-08 | View |
High Rent of Houses Doubles the Economic Burdens on Palestinians of SyriaThe displaced Palestinian refugees are suffering from multiple economic crises, most notably the high rents of houses between $150 and $350, in addition to the high rate of unemployment, where |
2015-11-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon Provides Services to the Palestinians of SyriaPalestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon provided two nebulization devices, the day before yesterday, for two displaced Palestinian Syrian children suffer from asthma at Al Burj Al Shamali camp in |
2015-11-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria.. Statistics and Numbers till 8 of November 201515,500 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan, 45,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon, and 6,000 refugees in Egypt, according to the UNRWA's statistics till July 2015 |
2015-11-08 | View |
The Lebanese General Security Issues New Decisions for Regularization of Palestinians of Syria in LebanonThe Lebanese General Security Issued new decisions regarding the Palestinian and the Syrian refugees coming from Syria; those decisions were published at the official website of the LGS under the |
2015-11-07 | View |
Thousands of Besieged People in Yarmouk are Prevented from Medical ServicesTurning to Syria, the remained residents of the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, who estimated between 3000-5000 civilians, are suffering from acute shortage of medical services because of the continued siege |
2015-11-07 | View |
Most Residents of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb Basically Relay on AidIn the Damascus correspondent of the working group in Wormwood Khan Palestinian refugee camp has confirmed, that a large number of young people # Mekhem_khan_alchih unemployed and aid always waiting |
2015-11-07 | View |
Reopening the Main Road of Neirab Camp after Being Closed for More than Two WeeksThe AGPS correspondent in Neirab camp reported that food and fuel began to enter to the city of Aleppo and Neirab camp, after opening Khanasr- Athareya main road that connects |
2015-11-06 | View |
The Syrian Security Prevents the Residents of Al Aedein Camp in Homs from FuneralsThe AGPS correspondent at Al Aedein camp reported that the detachment of the Syrian security forces prevented the family of the young man, who died in an accident in Turkey |
2015-11-06 | View |
Three Palestinian Detainees from Al Aedein Camp in Homs ReleasedThe Syrian security forces released the Palestinian refugee "Khaled Mahmoud Shatara" Abu Mohammed, in his thirties, and the refugee "Mohamed Mahmoud Shatara" Abu Khaled, in his fifties, on 1. 11 |
2015-11-06 | View |
Water Cuts in Deraa Camp for 563 Days RespectivelyIn southern Syria, water cuts at Deraa camp for 563 days respectively, forcing people to use wells artesian to make up for some deficiencies in their needs for water. The |
2015-11-06 | View |
The AGPS Issues the English Version of 'Palestinian Victims Statistics till September 2015The AGPS issued yesterday the English version of its documentary report "Palestinian victims Statistics till the end of September 2015. The report documents (3031) Palestinian victims who were killed directly |
2015-11-06 | View |
Fatah Al-Intifada Funerals one of its Members in SyriaThe Palestinian Fatah Al-Intifada Movement Funerals the First Lieutenant, "Ali Abdulrahman Mousa", was born in 1979, died due to the ongoing conflict in Syria. The movement confirmed that Mr. Mousa |
2015-11-05 | View |
Continuous Suffering of 6000 Palestinian Families at Qudseia Due to the Siege of the Regular ArmyAbout (6000) Palestinian families in Damascus suburb, displaced from the Palestinian refugee camps especially Yarmouk camp living in Qudseya, are still suffering due to the siege imposed by the regular |
2015-11-05 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests 6 Palestinian Refugees during Last OctoberThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team revealed that the Syrian Security has arrested six Palestinians refugees, including a woman in last October. The detainees are "Khaled Jamal Zawawi" from Muzeireeb |
2015-11-05 | View |
Four Migrants Drowned including a Child while Trying to Reach GreeceAccording to Greek ports police, four migrants, including two children, drowned in the Aegean Sea on Tuesday, after they fallen from on board a boat carrying them to Greece off |
2015-11-05 | View |
Malaysian Authorities Continues Detaining the Activist Ibrahem Abu KharejMalaysian authorities continues detaining the Palestinian refugee "Ibrahim Abu Kharej" in the Kuala Lumpur airport for more than two months, as he appealed earlier to the Palestinian Authority, the PLO |
2015-11-05 | View |
Sporadic Clashes in Al Yarmouk CampSporadic clashes broke out in Yarmouk camp between Palestinian armed groups, and ISIS Alongside Al-Nusra Front, with no significant progress for both parties, while ISIS still controls 60% of the |
2015-11-05 | View |
Residents of Khan Al Shieh Camp Complain of Weak Potentials and Low Medical ServicesResidents of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb suffer of low medical potential and services, which does not cover all families which count 2,000. The AGPS correspondent reported |
2015-11-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria League Implements a Lecture on the Concepts of Trade Union ActionUnder the title "Concepts of Trade Union Actions," the Training and Rehabilitation Committee of the Palestinian Syrians League in Lebanon held a training course on 1st October 2015 in |
2015-11-04 | View |
7 Victims from Yarmouk Died during Last OctoberThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team documented the names of seven Palestinian refugees from the Yarmouk camp died in October, including tow refugees were executed by Jaish Al- Islam in |
2015-11-04 | View |
The Syrian Regime Continues to Prevent People of Sbeina Camp to Return to their Homes for 716 Consecutive DaysThe Syrian regime army and the Palestinian groups continue preventing the residents of Sbeina camp in Damascus suburb to return to their homes for 716 days respectively. Palestinians were forced |
2015-11-04 | View |
Continued Suffering of Palestinian Refugees Southern SyriaIn the south of Syria, The Palestinian refugees in Daraa governorate in general and the areas of Palestinian refugees compounds especially in Daraa camp, Al- Muzeireeb, and Gleen compounds are |
2015-11-04 | View |
The Syrian Security Continues Arresting Some Palestinian Medical Cadres and still Reticent about their FateSyrian security forces continue arresting a group of Palestinian medical staff and keep their fate unknown, while a number of them died due to torture in its prisons under the |
2015-11-04 | View |
2000 IDP Families to the Neighboring Camps of Yarmouk Lack the most Basic Necessities of LifeThe displaced residents of Yarmouk in the surrounding areas suffer from difficult humanitarian situations due to ISIS control over Yarmouk camp on April 2015. A video report, was prepared by |
2015-11-03 | View |
Opposition Groups in Yalda Distribute a Statement Specifying Times of Entry and Exit of People to and from the YarmoukIn North Syria, the operation room of the Opposition armed groups at Yelda distributed statement to the residents of Yarmouk camp, that determined the time to enter and exit the |
2015-11-03 | View |
Some Food and Medical Supplies Loss in Neirab Due to Roads ClosureIn the same context, The continuation to close the only road that connect Aleppo with Al Nairab camp affected the residents’ lives who live in the camp and suffering |
2015-11-03 | View |
Raids Campaign for the Houses of Al Aedein Camp in HomsIn the middle of Syria, AGPS correspondent in Al Aedin camp in Homs reported that the Syrian Security raided some people’s houses two days ago, as he clarified that the |
2015-11-03 | View |
Shelling Targets Khan Al Shieh CampThe Syrian Regime forces targeted the houses at the eastern part of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb with the Antiaircraft GunZSU; Where Ibrahim Soud’s house was targeted and |
2015-11-03 | View |
Lebanon: Families of Palestinians of Syria Students at Bir Zeit School Renew Appealing for Providing their Children with Teaching StaffFamilies of Palestinian Syrian students in Lebanon demanding the Palestinian ambassador, the PLO, and the Palestinian factions in Lebanon to move immediately to put pressure on UNRWA and urged them |
2015-11-02 | View |
Residents of Daraa Camp Complain of Deteriorating Economic and Living SufferingIn southern Syria, people of Daraa camp is suffering from power outages for long periods of up to several days, and complain about the non-availability of fuels and heating materials |
2015-11-02 | View |
Activists Confirm Expired Food Aid Provided to People of YarmoukActivists shared photos of expired aid. The activists confirmed that those aids were distributed to the trapped people in the Yarmouk camp in Damascus. Pictures showed some aid provided by |
2015-11-02 | View |
Shelling Targets the Western Lane in Khan Al Shieh CampA number of mortar shells and shelling targeted the eastern lane of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, and resulted in only material damage. Meanwhile, the checkpoints of the |
2015-11-02 | View |
29 Palestinian Refugees Died During Last October in SyriaThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that 29 Palestinian refugees died during last October, including 10 refugees died by gunshot, 3 refugees died due to torture in the Syrian |
2015-11-02 | View |
A Palestinian Girl Dies and her Sister Injured due to the Shelling at Al Adawi Neighborhood in DamascusThe 15-year-old girl "Shahd Al Qusi" died and her twin sister was injured following the mortar shelling which targeted their home at Al Adawi neighborhood in Damascus. It is worth |
2015-11-01 | View |
A PLA Member Died during Clashes with the Opposition Groups in Damascus Suburbthe PLA Lieutenant "Mohamed Mounir Rdene" died on Wednesday 28/10/2015 during clashes between the Syrian armed opposition groups and the regular army alongside the Palestinian Liberation Army in the town |
2015-11-01 | View |
Al Marhama Campaign Continues Distributing Aid at Husseneia Camp in Damascus SuburbAl Marhama campaign completed food aid distribution to the people of Husseneia camp in Damascus suburb. The campaign distributed on Saturday morning, in cooperation with the Charity Organization for the |
2015-11-01 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests a Palestinian at a Checkpoint in DamascusThe Syrian security forces arrested the Palestinian refugee "Qasim Al Rayyan," a resident of the Yarmouk camp, at the checkpoint of Naher Aisha area in Damascus and he was |
2015-11-01 | View |
22 Refugees, Including 13 Children Drowned while Trying to Reach GreeceIn Greece, where news agencies confirmed that 22 refugees were killed yesterday in two incidents of drowned while trying to reach Greek islands launching from the Turkish coast. The Greek |
2015-10-31 | View |
The Malaysian Authorities Continues Detaining the Activist Ibrahem Abu KharejIn Malaysia, the Malaysian authorities continue detaining the young man, "Ibrahim Abu Kharej" in Kuala Lumpur Airport for 52 consecutive days, where he appealed earlier the Palestinian Authority, the PLO |
2015-10-31 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Injured Due to Shelling at Al Aadameia Area in AleppoThe Palestinian refugee "Mahmoud Melhem" was injured by shell shrapnel that was fired at Al Maadameya district in the city of Aleppo, and then was taken to the hospital for |
2015-10-31 | View |
Artillery Shelling Targets Yarmouk and Khan Al Shieh CampsShelling targeted Al Maghariba lane in the Yarmouk camp causing no casualties among civilians, as "ISIS" is still impose control over about 60% of neighborhoods and lanes of Yarmouk, while |
2015-10-31 | View |
More than 27,000 Inelegancy Notifications against Palestinians, Including 10,000 Arrest NotificationsZaman Al Wasl newspaper revealed through a report was issued a few days ago that the total notifications issued against the Palestinians is 27,628, including 9385 arrest notifications, what |
2015-10-31 | View |
AGPS: 988 Palestinian Refugees Detained in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeAGPS Statistics team documented 988 arrest cases and enforced disappearance against the Palestinian Syrian refugees in the Regime prisons till today, including 64 women. Most detainees' families don’t know about |
2015-10-30 | View |
Tens of Immigrants Rescue in the Aegean Sea while Trying to Reach GreeceAnatolia Turkish agency quoted reports that the Turkish Coast Guard teams rescued dozens of Syrians from drowning, on Wednesday, in the Aegean Sea, while they were trying to reach Greece |
2015-10-30 | View |
Exacerbated Suffering of the Palestinian Refugees Following the Low Temperatures and Running out of FuelThe suffering of Palestinians refugees in Syria had exacerbated following the significant low temperatures recently. Most Palestinian refugee camps in Syria suffer from a great shortage of fuel, either because |
2015-10-30 | View |
Sonic Booms Above Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbA state of panic prevailed Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb due to sonic booms by warplanes, and for fear of being targeted, while the warplanes are still hovering |
2015-10-30 | View |
A Syrian Security Checkpoint Arrests a Palestinian Woman after She Prevented the Checkpoint's Members to Steal her Financial AidThe AGPS correspondent in Khan Al Shieh camp reported that the Syrian security forces arrested the Palestinian refugee woman "Saud Sabri Mesleh" at Koukab checkpoint while she was returning home |
2015-10-30 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Turkey Complain of the Complete Absence of Aid Provided by the Official BodiesTurkey Palestinian refugees in Turkey are suffering from full absence of aids provided by official bodies such as UNRWA and UNHCR, as they do not receive aid only through personal |
2015-10-29 | View |
Joint Report Calls to Enclose Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon at the International Finance PlanA report prepared by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the American University in Beirut and UNRWA under the title "A study of the fragile status of Palestinian refugees of |
2015-10-29 | View |
Lebanon Issues a Decision to Renew the Residencies of Palestinians of Syria for FreeDirectorate General of the Lebanese Public Security called the Palestinian Syrian refugees living on its territory legally or illegally violators of the residency system, to head to the public security |
2015-10-29 | View |
The Syrian Regime Forces Target the Only Port of Khan Al Shieh CampThe Syrian regime forces targeted the road between Khan Al Shieh camp and Zakia yesterday with gunshots and Shilka tank that is located in the Syrian army site (Regiment 137) |
2015-10-29 | View |
Deporting the Last Detained Palestinian Syrian Refugees Group from Karmouz Prison to FranceThe Egyptian authorities deported the last group of Palestinian Syrian refugees, who were detained in Karmouz prison to France, after 362 days of detention on charges of illegal immigration, Both |
2015-10-29 | View |
Sweden's Migration Minister Confirms the Continued Granting of Permanent Residence for Refugees and Applying New Legislation would be Possible in a YearThe AGPS translated the full text of the agreement announced by the European Commission on Monday into Arabic language, which was agreed upon by the European Union and Balkan leaders |
2015-10-28 | View |
Opposition Groups in Yalda Impose Curfew at Yarmouk in Preparation for Military Action against ISISArmed opposition groups in Yalda area warned people of the besieged camp of Yarmouk of imposing a curfew at a specific time, so as to equip military action against ISIS |
2015-10-28 | View |
The AGPS Translates the European Countries Agreement on the Flow of Refugees Along the Western Balkans RouteThe AGPS translated the full text of the agreement announced by the European Commission on Monday into Arabic language, which was agreed upon by the European Union and Balkan leaders |
2015-10-28 | View |
Relief Activist Assassinated in Yarmouk, and a Child Died Due to Siege and Lack of Medical CareUnknown group assassinated the Secretary of the Palestinian National Authority and Official of the Democratic Front in the Yarmouk camp, "Abu Ahmed Houari." He was shot at Al Magharba |
2015-10-28 | View |
Significant Rise of Food Prices at Neirab Following the Closure of the Road to Aleppo CityIn the Syrian north, Al-Nairab camp witnessed a significant rise in the prices of materials due to the closure of roads leading to the city of Aleppo and Aleppo main |
2015-10-27 | View |
Transportation Crisis Exacerbates the Suffering of Khan Dannon Residents in Damascus SuburbIn Damascus suburb, residents of Khan Danoon camp are suffering from transportation. Employers, workers, and students of the camp cannot access their business, jobs, schools, and universities on time due |
2015-10-27 | View |
Clashes and Appeals to Enter Fuel to the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusThe remained medical cadres in the Yarmouk camp called for the introduction of fuel and its diversities to the camp after the increase in the number of burn injuries among |
2015-10-27 | View |
European Commission announces a New Plan to Face the Waves of Asylum to EuropeThe European Commission announced yesterday a new plan consists of 17 items to face the flow of refugees to Europe. The agreement was announced after a mini-summit in Brussels included countries |
2015-10-27 | View |
69 Palestinian Refugees Died Outside Syria till the End of September 2015Within its documentary report of the Palestinian victims who died due to the war in Syria, the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria Published a statistic for the victims who |
2015-10-26 | View |
The Regular Army Continues Preventing the Return of Sbeina Residents to their Homes for 706 DaysIn the countryside of the capital Damascus, the regular army and some Palestinian groups continued to prevent people of Sbeina camp to return to their homes for 706 days respectively |
2015-10-26 | View |
Closing the Road Connects Nairab Camp and Aleppo CityIt was reported that the road that connects Al Nairab camp with Aleppo city was closed after the opposition forces preceded to Al Shekh Saeed and Al Rawamsa road, where |
2015-10-26 | View |
A Resident of Husseneia Camp Dies while Participating the Syrian ConflictThe young man Sulaiman Khaled Al Khateib, known as Abu Moean, from Husseneia camp in Damascus suburb, died while fighting alongside the Syrian Army against the armed opposition groups. Activists |
2015-10-26 | View |
Rate of Migration among Residents of Nairab Camp in Aleppo Significantly IncreasesAl Nairab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo witnessed a noticed increasing in the immigration of its residents to Turkey trying to reach Europe, where there are many people in |
2015-10-26 | View |
Sweden Grants Temporary Residency Permits Instead of Permanent for the New RefugeesThe Swedish government announced, after its agreement with the opposition for a series of measures concerning its policy toward the new refugees, the most important is granting a temporary residence |
2015-10-25 | View |
Relief Agencies Distribute Food Aid to the People of Yarmouk in YaldaRelief agencies distributed, yesterday, urgent food aid to a number of Palestinian families displaced from the Yarmouk refugee camp at Yada town adjacent to the camp. Jafra and Noor relief |
2015-10-25 | View |
907 Days Since the Displacement of Handarat Residents Following the Opposition Control Over the CampIn northern Syria, the Palestinian refugees who fled from Hndarat camp 907 days ago are still suffering, as they were displaced from their homes after the Syrian armed opposition controlled |
2015-10-25 | View |
Continued Suffering for the Palestinian Refugees Southern SyriaIn the south of Syria, where the Palestinian refugees in Daraa province in general and areas of Palestinian refugees gathered especially, in Daraa camp, Muzeireeb compound, and Glenn suffer of |
2015-10-25 | View |
For the Third Consecutive Month, the Palestinian Refugees at Qudseia Suffer from SiegePalestinian refugees, who fled from the Yarmouk refugee camp and other camps to Qudseia district in Damascus suburb, are living in a real tragedy, as a result of the siege |
2015-10-25 | View |
More than 3052 Palestinian Refugees Died due to the War in SyriaThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team documented more than (3052) Palestinians Syrian refugees who died because of the ongoing war, as bombing resulted in the death of (1052) Palestinian refugees |
2015-10-24 | View |
Aggravated Economic Crises Suffered by the Displaced Palestinian Families at the Eastern Areas in DamascusHundreds of Palestinian families, who were displaced from their camps because of the shelling and the siege to Al-Dokhaneia, Al-Kabbas, and Douelaa areas east of the capital Damascus, are suffering |
2015-10-24 | View |
Water Cuts at Deraa Camp Continues for 550 Consecutive DaysIn the south of Syria, water cut at Deraa camp enters its 550 day respectively, prompting residents to rely on well water completely, while power outages increased the difficulty of |
2015-10-24 | View |
Lebanese Sources: Stopping a boat Carrying Migrants Launched from TripoliIn Lebanon, Lebanese sources reported news was quoted by the Lebanese army, the day before yesterday that a boat carrying migrants out of Lebanon was stopped, and according to sources |
2015-10-23 | View |
Raids Campaign Against Number of Homes at Al Aedein Camp in HomsRaid and inspection campaign was launched in Al Aedein camp in Homs Against a number of houses by the Syrian security forces: The house of "Shuaibi" family was raided on |
2015-10-23 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Arrest Dozens of Palestinian Refugees while Trying to Reach TurkeyIn northern Syria, where the AGPS received confirmed information that the Syrian security forces arrested dozens of Palestinian refugees northern Syria while trying to reach Turkey during Eid al-Adha. According |
2015-10-23 | View |
Documenting the Death of Palestinians Brothers Due to Torture in the Syrian PrisonsThe AGPS documented the death of many brothers during the Syrian Crises in the prisons of the Syrian regime; some of them were recognized through the leaked photos of torture |
2015-10-23 | View |
Medical Board Announces Complete Run out of Medicine and Ambulatory Materials in YarmoukA medical body in the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus announces the complete running out of medical supplies and medicines from the besieged camp, warning the suspension on |
2015-10-23 | View |
Great Difficulties Face Palestinian Syrians in GermanyPalestinian Syrian refugees in Germany, who fled the raging war in Syria, complain from great difficulties. The AGPS connected with some of them and monitored most prominent of these obstacles: |
2015-10-22 | View |
Polio Vaccination Campaign at Al Aedein Camp in HamaIn central Syria, Al Aedein Camp in Hama, a campaign of polio vaccination for children less than 5 years were launched, while the AGPS reporter said that the campaign, which |
2015-10-22 | View |
Artillery Shelling Targets Yarmouk and Health and Preventive Campaign for ChildrenArtillery fire targeted different places in the Yarmouk camp south of Damascus, and no casualties among civilians, coincided with clashes broke out at the fighting lines between the Syrian army |
2015-10-22 | View |
Syrian Regime Forces Target the Only Way for the People of Khan Al Shieh Camp Linking Between the Camp and Zakya AreaThe Syrian regime forces targeted Zakia-Khan Al Shieh road with heavy machine guns, which is the only road that connects the camp with the surrounding areas, coincided with the bombing |
2015-10-22 | View |
128 Palestinians Die Due to Siege and Lack of Medical Care in Yarmouk, Including 46 Refugees Died Within One MonthThe AGPS documentation team pointed that 182 victims from Yarmouk have died as a result of the siege and the lack of medical care, including 157 victims have died in |
2015-10-22 | View |
69 Victims Died in the Yarmouk since the Storming of ISIS early April 2015The AGPS monitoring and documentation team confirmed that the number of Palestinian Syrian refugees who have taken refuge in Europe from 2011 until June 2015 amounted to (36450) refugees, based |
2015-10-21 | View |
Syrian Security Services Release the Official of the PRCS Volunteers in Homs BranchThe Syrian security forces released the official of the PRCS Volunteers in Homs branch, Mr. Khaled Zaid 'Abu Jamal', after being detained for about seven months. The Syrian security |
2015-10-21 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Female Student Obtains Approval to Enter Lebanon after Waiting for a Night at the Crossing BorderMedia sources said that the Lebanese authorities have allowed the 18-year-Palestinian Syrian female student "Duha Alyan, to enter entering Lebanese territory on Tuesday, after waiting for about 18 hours at |
2015-10-21 | View |
A Resident of Neirab Camp Injured by a Shell Shrapnel on the Road of the Camp and the City of AleppoIn the city of Aleppo, the 47-year-Palestinian refugee "Khaled NajiAl-Naji" was injured after a shell landed on the road between the city of Aleppo and Nairab camp, during his return |
2015-10-21 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target Khan Al Shieh CampSyrian warplanes dropped two explosive barrels on the farms surrounding Khan Al Shieh camp, which provoked a state of anxiety among residents due to targeting the vicinity of the camp |
2015-10-21 | View |
Water Cuts in Daraa Camp for 546 Days RespectivelyWater outage in Daraa camp south of Damascus enters its 546days respectively, prompting residents to rely completely on well water, while the power outage increases the difficulty of extracting water |
2015-10-20 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Complain of Relief Shortage and Dire Economic ConditionsIn Damascus suburb, residents of Khan Dannon camp suffer of a clear relief absence in light of the difficult economic conditions in which they live, due to the absence of |
2015-10-20 | View |
Shelling and Clashes at Yarmouk, And 400 Days Respectively without WaterA number of shells targeted different parts of the Yarmouk refugee camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus and resulted in material damages, coincided with violent clashes at Al Rija |
2015-10-20 | View |
A PLA Member Dies in Damascus SuburbThe PLA Lt. honor, "Muhammad Salim Al-Hujja" died on 06.10.2015 during clashes between the Syrian armed opposition groups on the one hand, and the regular army and the |
2015-10-20 | View |
Closing Nairab-Aleppo Road Due to Clashes at Ramousa AreaThe AGPS correspondent reported that the only way between Nairab camp and Aleppo city was closed due to clashes which broke out in Ramouseh and Amiriya areas, and the subsequent |
2015-10-20 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Continue Arresting Entire Palestinian Family for More than Two YearsThe Syrian security services continue detaining many Palestinian families and reticent on their fate, such as the family of Mawloud Khaled Al-Abdullah, where members of the Syrian regime arrested the |
2015-10-19 | View |
A Group of Students Return to the Yarmouk Refugee CampThe regular army checkpoints allowed the entry of the Palestinian students who came out of the Yarmouk camp two days ago to perform general information test, where the General Authority |
2015-10-19 | View |
Deteriorating Security Situation in Muzeireeb Town Reflects Negatively on the Living ConditionsIn the south of Syria, residents of Muzeireeb town, which inhabited with about 8,500 Palestinian refugees, are still living in a state of tension and chaos because of continued |
2015-10-19 | View |
The AGPS Issues 'Statistics of the Palestinian Victims till the End of September 2015'ReportThe AGPS issued a documentary report titled "Statistics of the Palestinian victims till the end of September 2015. The report documents 3031 Palestinian Syrian refugee victims who have died for |
2015-10-19 | View |
Warplanes Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp with Explosive BarrelsSyrian warplanes targeted the adjacent farms of Khan Al Shieh camp, yesterday, with at least two explosive barrels; sounds of explosions were clearly heard inside the camp. Checkpoints of the |
2015-10-19 | View |
Greek Authorities Investigate the Collision of a Greek Ship with Migrants' BoatThe Greek authorities investigate the collision of a Greek ship with migrants' boat, last Thursday, which killed 7 immigrants. According to media sources, seven immigrants drowned, including infant and 3 |
2015-10-18 | View |
Turkey: the Convention of Reducing the Flow of Migrants to Europe is still just a draftThe BBC TV reported, by Turkish officials, that they confirm that the action plan approved by the officials from the European Union to work together with Turkey to curb the |
2015-10-18 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Female Refugee Journalist in France is Threatened with Eviction from her HomeThe Palestinian Syrian female journalist, Samah Abu Baker, who resorted to France a year ago, is living under the threat of expulsion from her house. According to media sources, Samah |
2015-10-18 | View |
Violent Night Clashes and Three Building Exploded at Alrija Square in the Yarmouk CampViolent clashes broke out the day before yesterday at the axes of the Yarmouk camp with light and medium weapons in conjunction with the fall of nearly 6 shells in |
2015-10-18 | View |
Al Nusra Expands its Controlled Areas in Yarmouk after Violent ClashesAl-Nusra Front announced through "Twitter" that it controlled a new area in the Yarmouk camp which is besieged by the regular army and PFGC groups. Al-Nusra said that its members |
2015-10-17 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Arrest a Resident of Khan Dannon Camp while Returning from WorkThe Syrian security forces arrested the Palestinian refugee "Walid Abdul Ghaffar" from Khan Dannon camp while returning from work yesterday, and taken him to an unknown destination. It is noteworthy |
2015-10-17 | View |
Unemployment and High Cost of Living are the Most Prominent Suffering at JaramanaIn Jaramana camp, where the Palestinian families are suffering of dire living conditions due to the economic crisis because of the continued war in Syria, where they complain of rising |
2015-10-16 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Prevent Residents of Husseneia to Open their Stores under the Pretext of not Obtaining a Security ApprovalResidents of Husseneia camp in Damascus suburb are complaining of domination by the Syrian security military detachment after closing most of the stores in charges of lack of license, and |
2015-10-16 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damasucs SuburbSyrian warplanes dropped four explosive barrels at the vicinity of Khan Al Shieh in Al Rida Street at the adjacent areas, as artillery shells targeted Al Madanein road at Nestle |
2015-10-16 | View |
Vidar Discusses the Legal Situation of te Palestinians of Syria with the Palestinian Ambassador in TurkeyDuring a meeting with Palestinian Ambassador in Turkey Dr. "Fayed Mustafa," President of the Turkish Association for Solidarity with Palestine (Vidar), "Mohammed Msheneish," stressed on the need to |
2015-10-16 | View |
Mortar Shells Target Yarmouk while Some Students Exit to DamascusMortar shells targeted the Yarmouk camp south of the capital Damascus yesterday, and resulted in a state of panic among the besieged residents, in addition to material damages at their |
2015-10-16 | View |
No Teachers at UNRWA Schools at Sablin Area in LebanonThe AGPS received many letters from families of Palestinian Syrian students in Lebanon complaining about the shortage of teaching staff at BirZeit UNRWA School in Siblin area, Sidon city, south |
2015-10-15 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces arrest a Palestinian Refugee while Travelling to TurkeySyrian security forces arrested the Palestinian refugee Engineer, Rami Mohammed Fahid, from Khan Al Shieh camp, several days ago while travelling to Turkey in Aleppo suburb, while his fate is |
2015-10-15 | View |
A Number of Mortar Shells Target Al Wafedein Camp in Damascus SuburbShelling and several mortar shells targeted Al Thawra neighborhood in Al Wafedein camp, which is inhabited with a number of Palestinian families, and resulted in material damages. The deteriorating security |
2015-10-15 | View |
Shelling, Clashes, and Injuries at the Yarmouk CampIn the south of the Syrian capital Damascus, where violent clashes broke out in Yarmouk between Palestinian armed groups "ISIS" alongside Al-Nusra Front, where confrontations centered in the court area |
2015-10-15 | View |
Three Victims from Khan Al Shieh Camp Following a Tank Shell Targets their CarThe regular Syrian army forces committed a massacre claimed the lives of three refugees from Khan Al Shieh camp, after their car was targeted with a tank shell fired from |
2015-10-15 | View |
69 Palestinians were Killed Outside Syria Until the End of Last SeptemberThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team documented the names of 69 Palestinian refugees were killed outside Syria, including 15 refugees in Egypt, 12 refugees in Lebanon, 10 refugees in Libya |
2015-10-14 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannun Complain of Schools Inability to Accommodate Students and Meet their School CoursesResidents of Khan Dannon camp in Damascus suburb complain of great stress in the number of students in the schools of the camp, and its inability to fully meet the |
2015-10-14 | View |
Shelling and Clashes in the Yarmouk Refugee CampIn the south of the capital Damascus, sporadic clashes broke out in Yarmouk on Tuesday night between the regular army alongside the Palestinian factions and ISIS alongside Al-Nusra Front at |
2015-10-14 | View |
Explosive Barrels and Artillery Shells Target Khan Al Shieh Camp and Surrounding FarmsSyrian regime forces centered on Al Kabouseya hill targeted the western lanes of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb with artillery shells, where the AGPS correspondent reported that two |
2015-10-14 | View |
The AGPS Launches the Martyr Khaled Bakrawi scholarshipThe AGPS launched the Scholarship of Martyr Khalid Bakrawi yesterday evening, where it include a number of scholarships to Palestine Syrian refugees in Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Europe, within the |
2015-10-14 | View |
30 Palestinian Refugees Died during September 2015 and 29 victims Died in the Same Month in 2014The AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that 30 Palestinian refugees died during the past month, while 29 refugees died during the same month in 2014, as a result of |
2015-10-13 | View |
A Palestinian Doctor Tells his Testimony during his Detention in the Syrian Regime's PrisonsThe Detainees and Missing Documentation Center in Syria published the testimony of the Palestinian Doctor Ahmed Al Reqeb, from Gaza Strip, who was released by the Syrian Regime. Al Reqeb |
2015-10-13 | View |
12 Palestinian Detainees in the Syrian Prisons are from Muzareeb Compound and their Fate is still UnknownThe AGPS documented about 12 Palestinian detainees from Al Muzareeb compound in the Syrian prisons, including a Palestinian female refugee, and they are still unaccounted till moment. On the other |
2015-10-13 | View |
Solidarity Messages from Women of Yarmouk to the Palestinian interiorWomen of the besieged Yarmouk camp directed solidarity messages to the Palestinian interior, through a vigil of solidarity in support of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Women of Yarmouk held banners "Revolutionaries |
2015-10-13 | View |
Internet Outages at Khan Al Shieh Camp and Warplanes Target its Vicinity with Explosive BarrelsIn Damascus suburb, residents of Khan Al Shieh camp are suffering of Internet, phone service, and landlines outage all around the camp for the second consecutive day, because of the |
2015-10-13 | View |
422 Palestinian Refugees Died due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian SecurityThe AGPS documentation team documented 422 Palestinian victims died due to torture in the Syrian prisons and security since the beginning of events in Syria until today. Most of victims' |
2015-10-12 | View |
Activists Launch an Electronic Campaign to Demand the Release of the Activist "Ibrahim Abu Kharej," who is Detained in MalaysiaPalestinian activists launched an electronic campaign to demand the Palestinian Authority, the PLO, the Palestinian Embassy in Malaysia, the human rights organizations, and the UN organizations for urgent action and |
2015-10-12 | View |
Residents of Hittin Compound in Barza Area in Damascus Complain of Humanitarian Crisis and Harsh ConditionsHundreds of residents of Hittin compound in Barza area in Damascus complain from humanitarian crises and harsh conditions due to the manifestations of the ongoing war in Syria on their |
2015-10-12 | View |
The Regular Army Continues to Prevent the Return of Sbeineh Residents to their Homes for 693DaysThe regular army and some Palestinian groups continue to prevent people of Sbeina camp to return to their homes for 693days after being forced to leave because of violent clashes |
2015-10-12 | View |
A Victim and 5 Injuries Following Explosive Barrels Target Khan Al Shieh CampAt least two explosive barrels targeted the eastern district of Khan Al Sheikh camp in Damascus, which resulted in the death of "Ibrahim Mustafa Hassan," while at least five |
2015-10-12 | View |
Residencies and Family Reunions are the Most Prominent Suffering for the Palestinian Syrian Refugees in EuropeThousands of Palestinian Syrian refugees who risked their lives to get to Europe are suffering from multiple obstacles, most notably the delay of obtaining residency, in addition to the other |
2015-10-11 | View |
Unstable Living and Legal Conditions Faced by Palestinians of Syria in LebanonThe strict procedures practiced by the Lebanese General Security at the Syrian-Lebanese border are still hindering the entry of hundreds of Palestinians in Syria to Lebanon. Almost 45,000 Palestinian |
2015-10-11 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Camp in Babila Town Organize a Victory March for Al Aqsa MosqueThe displaced people of the Yarmouk camp in the neighboring town of Babbila organized a victory march for Al Aqsa Mosque after Friday prayers yesterday; people of the town and |
2015-10-11 | View |
The Syrian Security Continues Detaining Entire Palestinian Family for More than Two YearsThe Syrian security services continues detaining many Palestinian families and reticent about their fate, including the family of "Mawloud Khaled Al-Abdullah." The family was arrested by members of the |
2015-10-11 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Sides of Khan Al Shieh CampSyrian warplanes targeted the sides of Khan Al Shieh camp and the vicinity of Al Iskanarea with four explosive barrels, causing a state of fear and panic among people and |
2015-10-11 | View |
Mysterious Fate for Hundreds of Palestinians in the Syrian Prisons, and the Toll of Torture Victims Rises to 420 RefugeesSyrian security services continues to be reticent about the fate of nearly 1000 documented Palestinian prisoners in its jails, including children, women, elderly, brothers, fathers, sons and entire families hundreds |
2015-10-10 | View |
11 Palestinian Refugees Died since the Beginning of OctoberThe AGPS monitoring and documentation documented the names of 11 Palestinian refugees have died since the beginning of October, including two victims died due to torture; they are: "Alaa Ibrahim |
2015-10-10 | View |
The Syrian Regime Checkpoints Prevent a Palestinian Refugee from Returning Back to his Camp in Khan Al ShiehMembers of the Syrian security services prevented the return of the Palestinian refugee, "Ahmed Ghazi Youssef" to his camp Khan Al Shieh in Damascus suburb, after he was arrested by |
2015-10-09 | View |
At Least 3 Injuries Due to Targeting Khan Al Shieh Camp with Explosive BarrelsSyrian Warplanes targeted the vegetable market and the center of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb yesterday with two explosive barrels, while another two barrels targeted a house on |
2015-10-09 | View |
The Injured Refugee Ahmed Umar Reaches Germany after Long SufferingThe injured Palestinian refugee "Ahmed Omar" arrived in the German city of Munich, after a long journey of suffering continued for several years, where "Ahmed" was injured after bombing that |
2015-10-09 | View |
The AGPS Issues the English Version of "Yarmouk Siege Has Not Ended" ReportAGPS issued the English Version of the documentary report “Yarmouk Siege Has Not Ended.” The report discuss the Office of Humanitarian Affairs Coordination of the United Nations “UNOCHA” decision |
2015-10-09 | View |
Groups Affiliated to the Regime Fighting at Nairab as a Result of Disagreement on Sharing RoyaltiesIn Aleppo, the so-called pro-Syrian regime group "Mohammed Rafi" at Nairab camp attacked on the pro-Syrian Regime group" Adnan Asayed". According to activists, the problem caused by a dispute between |
2015-10-09 | View |
Hamas Denies the Accusations of Interfering in Syrian Affairs and Emphasizes that the Only Battle with the OccupationHamas movement issued a press release in which it denied the charges of interfere in the internal affairs of Syria, where the charges came after Syria TV broadcasted an interview |
2015-10-08 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Release a Palestinian Child and Continue Detaining his Father after being Arrested in Qamishli Airport a Few Days AgoThe Syrian security forces arrested the Palestinian refugee "Ahmed Khaled Tahimr" and his 7-year-son "Muhammad" at Qamishli airport, during their attempt to reach Turkey, then they were transferred to one |
2015-10-08 | View |
Three Palestinian Victims Die in SyriaThree Palestinian victims died yesterday due to the ongoing conflict in Syria; they are: The Palestinian refugee ''Said Shuraitah" from the Yarmouk camp, died due to a sniper |
2015-10-08 | View |
The Syrian Regime Imposes Security Tightening at Al Aedein Camp in HomsResidents of Al Aedein camp in Homs are still suffering from significant harassment by Syrian security forces, at a time when the number of detainees from the camp has reached |
2015-10-08 | View |
Campaign to Remove the Rubble and Debris in the Yarmouk Refugee CampA state of cautious calm prevailed Yarmouk south of Damascus yesterday after being targeted with 9 explosive barrels, which led to the death of one victim and a number of |
2015-10-08 | View |
Detaining one of Al Muzareeb Compound Residents While Travelling to TurkeyThe Popular Committee that is affiliated to the Syrian Security arrested the Palestinian refugee Khalid Jamal Zwawi 30 years. He is from Al Muzareeb Compound for Palestinian refugees. He was |
2015-10-07 | View |
Al Nairab Camp’s Residents Warn of Involving their Camp in the Ongoing ConflictIn Al- Neirab camp in Aleppo that is relatively similar to its security condition, the residents of the camp warned that the actions of the Syrian Army and groups loyal |
2015-10-07 | View |
Tension State in Al Sayeda Zainab after Killing Two Members of the Groups Loyal to the Regime in a Quarrel with a Camp ResidentIn the south suburb of the capital Damascus, the received from Al- Saydah Zainab camp it may disturb the relative calmness. It was reported that Armed Groups of the Syrian |
2015-10-07 | View |
Five Refugees Died in Syria, two of them Due to Torture5 Palestinian refugees died yesterday in Syria due to bombing, clashes, and torture in the Syrian prisons, where the refugee Mohammed Balawna 18 years from Khan Al Sheih camp died |
2015-10-07 | View |
Targeting Yarmouk Camp with Explosive Barrels Leads to One Victim and a Number of WoundedThe Yarmouk camp, south of the capital Damascus , witnessed yesterday evening a new series of bombing by explosive barrels in which 9 explosive barrels fall in different parts of the |
2015-10-07 | View |
Appeals to Release the Palestinian Syrian IT Technician Basil Al SafadiActivists published a petition on the internet calling for the immediate release of the Palestinian Syrian young man "Basil Khartabeil Safadi," in fear of his life to be field |
2015-10-06 | View |
The AGPS Monitors Several Obstacles that Hinder the Educational Process in YarmoukThe AGPS monitored a number of obstacles faced and negatively affected the educational process within the Yarmouk refugee camp, as it weakened and stopped the educational process. The most important |
2015-10-06 | View |
Jaish Al-Islam Executes another Palestinian at Yalda on Charges of Belonging to ISISThe Syrian armed opposition group 'Jaish Al- Islam' in the town of Yalda executed the Palestinian Syrian young man, "Ahmed Hossam Haniyeh" 21-year-old from the Yarmouk refugee camp, following |
2015-10-06 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Yarmouk CampExplosive barrels targeted Al Quds UNRWA School at Al Taqadum area in the Yarmouk camp south of Damascus, causing panic among residents and destruction in the place of the crash |
2015-10-06 | View |
30 Palestinian Refugees Died in Syria during Last AugustThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that 30 Palestinian refugees died during last September, including13 refugees died due to gunshot, 5 refugees died due to torture in the Syrian |
2015-10-06 | View |
Delay of Residencies and Searching for Homes are the Most Prominent Obstacles Faced by the Refugees in SwedenUpon being forced to risk their lives to get to Europe, Palestinian refugees from Syria are now suffering differently than in Syria. In each stage of their asylum, Palestinian refugees |
2015-10-05 | View |
The Turkish Embassy in Lebanon Continues to Stop Issuing Visas for Palestinian Syrian RefugeesTurkish Embassy in Lebanon continues to stop issuing visas for Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Syria, without giving reasons, forcing hundreds of Palestinians of Syria to go through the |
2015-10-05 | View |
The Syrian Opposition Groups Close the Checkpoint of Yalda-YarmoukThe organizers of Yalda checkpoint of the Syrian armed opposition groups closed the road between the Yarmouk camp and Yalda after the killing of four fighters of Jaish Al-Islam due |
2015-10-05 | View |
Graves Crisis at the Yarmouk CampA state of anxiety prevailed among the residents of the camp for fear of the deterioration and exacerbation of humanitarian situation due to this decision, which would increase their living |
2015-10-05 | View |
Jaish Al-Islam Executes a Palestinian and 4 Others in Yalda AreaAfter ISIS planted an explosive device at Yalda area and killed 4 of its members, Jaish Al-Islam executed the Palestinian refugee "Ahmed Abu Ammar," from the Yarmouk refugee camp |
2015-10-05 | View |
More than 3031 Palestinian Syrian Refugees Died Due to War in SyriaThe AGPS monitoring and Documentation team confirmed that it documents more than 3031 Palestinian Syrian died due to ongoing war in Syria till today. Bombing led to 1046 Palestinian refugee |
2015-10-04 | View |
Jaramana Camp was Targeted with a Number of ShellsThe adjacent neighborhoods of Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus Suburb were targeted with a number of shells that were heard clearly inside the camp. It is referred that |
2015-10-04 | View |
Bombing with Explosive Barrels Targets Khan Al Sheih OutskirtsHeavy explosions rocked Khan Al Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus Suburb that caused panic and tension state amongst the residents due to targeting the parts of the camp |
2015-10-04 | View |
AGPS and PRC Issued the English Version of the Documentary Report for Palestinians of Syria Situation during the First Half of 2015Under the Title “Palestinians of Syria, Bloody Diary and Unheard Screaming” AGPS issued in cooperation with the Palestine Return Center in London “PRC” the English Electronic Issue from the Documentary |
2015-10-04 | View |
For 23 Consecutive Days, the Malaysian Authorities Continue Detaining the Palestinian Refugee Ibrahem Abu Kharej at Kuala Lumpur AirportMalaysian authorities continue to detain the young man, "Ibrahim Abu-Kharej" in Kuala Lumpur Airport for (23) days respectively, where Abu Kharej appealed earlier each of: the Palestinian Authority, the PLO |
2015-10-03 | View |
All Syrian Neighboring Countries Continue Obstructing the Entry of the Palestinian Syrians to its TerritoryThe Syria neighboring countries continue to obstruct and prevent the entry of the Palestinian Syrian refugees to their lands though the bad security situation in Syria and the risks the |
2015-10-03 | View |
Turkey Prevents the Movement of the Syrian Refugees between States without PermissionYesterday, the Turkish authorities declared for the first of its kind restrictions on movement of refugees from Syria in its states whether by land or by air without getting an |
2015-10-02 | View |
Bombing Targets Al Tadamoun Neighborhood Next to Yarmouk Camp in DamascusAl Tadamoun neighborhood adjacent to Yarmouk camp was targeted with a number of shells and heavy gun bullets; in addition some Regime’s websites insured the targeting of a number of |
2015-10-02 | View |
Al Nusra Dismisses Most of its Leaders at Yarmouk Camp, News about Forming a New Military FactionIn Syria, activists in the Yarmouk camp insured that Al Nusra Front, which controls the Yarmouk with ISIS south of Syrian capital, dismisses most of the leaders who are close |
2015-10-02 | View |
Violent Bombing Targets the Vicinity of Khan Al Sheih Camp in Damascus SuburbIn Damascus Suburb, parts of Khan Al Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees were exposed to violent bombing with explosive barrels which led to a panic state amongst the residents. In |
2015-10-02 | View |
The Lebanese General Security Releases 40 Palestinians of Syria after detaining them while Trying to Reach EuropePalestinian Media sources insured that the Lebanese authorities released 40 Palestinian Syrian refugees, who were detained by the Lebanese security forces the day before while trying to reach Europe through |
2015-10-02 | View |
97 Syrian Refugees were Rescued at Aegean Sea"Anatolia" Turkish news agency reported that the Turkish coast guard managed to rescue 97 Syrian refugees drowned off the coast of the states of Aidan Jnaq Castle, during their attempt |
2015-10-01 | View |
Syrian Security Services Arrest and Reticent about Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees in its PrisonsSyrian security services continue being reticent on the fate of more than 1,500 Palestinian refugees in its jails, despite the continued demands for their release and for disclosure of |
2015-10-01 | View |
Repeated Siege of Qudseia Area Increases the Suffering of Hundreds of Displaced Palestinian FamiliesNearly 6,000 Palestinian families who fled from the Yarmouk refugee camp and other camps to Qudseia area in Damascus suburb are still suffering as a result of the security |
2015-10-01 | View |
Targeting the Only Road for Khan Al Shieh Residents, and Violent Clashes at Al Salam HighwaySyrian regime forces targeted Zakia Khan Al Shieh road with heavy machine guns coincided with violent clashes between the Syrian army and armed opposition groups at Al Salam highway. Zakia |
2015-10-01 | View |
Lebanese Security Arrests 40 Palestinian Syrians while Trying to Irregular Emigrate to the European CountriesInformation Division of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces arrested 40 Palestinian Syrian refugees including women and children yesterday while trying to leave the port city of Tripoli by sea through |
2015-10-01 | View |
Suffering of Handarat Residents is Still Continuous, and 59 Victims Died since the Beginning of War in SyriaIn the north of Syria, the Palestinian refugees, who were displaced from Handarat camp for 781 days consequently, are still suffering, as they were displaced from their homes after the |
2015-09-30 | View |
Economic Crises Force Residents of Sayeda Zainab Camp to Migrate and Work with the Pro-Regime CommitteesAl- Saida Zainab camp, which is controlled by the Syrian army and the Popular Commissions, is considered one of the most relatively clam Palestinian camps, yet its residents are suffering |
2015-09-30 | View |
An Opposition Group was Obliged to Pay a Religious Expiation for Killing a Young Man from Khan Al Shieh CampThe so-called "Sharia Court" of the Syrian armed opposition in the western Ghouta issued a decision that obligates "Al- Fateheen Brigade" group, one of the armed opposition groups, to pay |
2015-09-30 | View |
Shelling at Khan Al Shieh CampA mortar shell targeted Al- Redah Street in Khan Al- Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus Suburb which led to material damage, coincided with sporadic shelling that targeted the |
2015-09-30 | View |
Residents of Husseneia Camp Complain of the Security Members DominationIn Damascus suburb, residents of Hussainia camp complained via social network to the involved parties demanding the Syrian state to intervene with the Syrian security detachment in their camp after |
2015-09-30 | View |
9 PLA Members Die during SeptemberThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that 10 PLA members died during September 2015; they are: Bilal Abdullah from Khan Dannon Camp, Majd Al-Dein Afel Mousa from Husseneia Camp |
2015-09-29 | View |
Lebanese Security Releases a Palestinian Syrian Refugee after being Detained for More than 10 Days in Charges of Expire ResidencyThe Lebanese General Security released the Palestinian Syrian Refugee Ahmed Ghazi Saleh, 20 years from the displaced residents of Al Sbeina camp at Ein Al Helwa camp, as he was |
2015-09-29 | View |
Stifling Living Crises at Jaramana CampIn Damascus suburb, residents of Jaramana camp are still suffering from worsening economic crises, especially homes rent and the increase in demand, prompting them to live in stifling conditions in |
2015-09-29 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Refuse the Decision of Nursa that Prevents their children Participating Eid Festival in YaldaIn south of Damascus, where residents of Yarmouk camp refused the decision of Amir Al-Nusra Front 'Abu Khader', which bans children of the camp to go to Yalda town |
2015-09-29 | View |
Rockets and Explosive Barrels Target Khan Al Shieh Camp, and the Power Returned after Three Days CutPowerful explosions rocked Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, as warplanes dropped two explosive barrels on the outskirts of the camp and the surrounding farms and areas with no |
2015-09-29 | View |
17 Refugees from Syria Sank Off the Turkish CoastsIn Turkey, where Turkish media sources reported that 17 refugees from Syria died on Sunday, after their boat sank off the coast of the province of "Mugla" of the Aegean |
2015-09-28 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Sides of Khan AL Shieh CampHeavy shelling with explosive barrels targeted the sides of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, where the surrounding farms near Al Saed Street was targeted with at least four |
2015-09-28 | View |
A PLA Member Dies during Clashes with the Syrian OppositionThe PLA First Lieutenant Hasan Natheir Hasan died while fighting alongside the Regular Army against the Syrian armed opposition. It is worth mentioning that the Palestinian youth are forced to |
2015-09-28 | View |
Severe Difficulties Faced by the Palestinians of Syria in GazaExtreme Dire living difficulties facing hundreds of Palestinian Syrian refugees who returned to the Gaza Strip to escape the war and arrests in Syria, where they are suffering from hard |
2015-09-28 | View |
No signs of Eid Celebrations among the Palestinians of Syria in LebanonNo signs of Eid among the Palestinian refugees coming from Syria to Lebanon. Suffering, grief, and pain continuously they live because of abandoning their homes and the loss of their |
2015-09-27 | View |
Entertainment Activity for the Children of Al Aedein Camp in HomsIn central of Syria, World Relief Organization in cooperation with the Charity Committee implemented an entertainment activity for the children of Al Aedein camp in Homs, in order to draw |
2015-09-27 | View |
Sacrifices Shares Distribution to the Displaced People of Yarmouk at Al Zahira AreaA number of mortar shells targeted different places of the Yarmouk camp yesterday, where the shelling targeted Al Rija square and Loubeia Street without casualties among civilians. Al Quds charity |
2015-09-27 | View |
Shelling Targets Khan Al Shieh and Yarmouk CampsSporadic artillery shelling targeted Khan Al Shieh camp comes from the Syrian army site in Talet Al Kabouseia, where several shells landed in the vicinity of Sharaf and Al Saed |
2015-09-27 | View |
51 Palestinians from Daraa Camp in Hama were Detained since the Beginning of Events in SyriaThe AGPS Documentation and monitoring team documented the names of 51 Palestinian detainees from Al Aedein camp in Hama who are still unaccounted for. The camp's residents, who receive |
2015-09-27 | View |
The Activist Ibrahem Abu Kharej Warns of the Malaysian Authorities to Deport him to SyriaThe activist "Ibrahim Abu-Kharej," who is detained in the Malaysian airport of Kuala Lumpur for 16 days, and on hunger strike for 8 days respectively, renewed his appeal to |
2015-09-26 | View |
Netherlands Receives 45 Palestinians who fled to Thailand after they Escaped the War in Syria(8) Palestinian families coming from Thailand arrived to Amsterdam the capital of Netherlands, based on the approval of the Netherlands authorities and the nomination by the High Commissioner for Refugees |
2015-09-25 | View |
The Detained Activist Ibrahem Abu Kharej Continues his Hunger strike in Malaysia for the Seventh Day RespectivelyFor the Seventh day respectively, the Palestinian refugee Ibrahim Abu Kharj continues hunger strike protesting on his detention by the Malaysian authorities for 15 consecutive days in Kuala Lumper airport |
2015-09-25 | View |
Jenin Scout Group Organizes an Educational Activity for Children of Yarmouk at Yalda TownJenin Scout group in the neighboring town of Yalda organized an activity about how to establish the rites of the pilgrimage, as they built a model of the sacred Kaaba |
2015-09-25 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampTwo explosive barrels targeted the surrounding farms of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb. The bombing resulted in the spread of a state of tension and anxiety among people |
2015-09-25 | View |
In the First Day of Eid al-Adha, Residents of Yarmouk and Khan Al Shieh Chant for Al-Aqsa and Demand to Lift the Yarmouk SiegeIn the first day of Eid al-Adha, hundreds of Yarmouk and Khan Al Shieh residents came out in marches through the streets of the camps, where they raised the flags |
2015-09-25 | View |
Malaysia: the Activist Ibrahem Abu Kharij Continues his Hunger Strike for 9 Consecutive DaysFor the ninth day respectively, the Palestinian refugee Ibrahim Abu Kharj continues hunger strike protesting on his detention by the Malaysian authorities for the 12 consecutive days in Kuala Lumper |
2015-09-24 | View |
High House Rents Increase the Economic Burdens at the Palestinians of SyriaThe displaced Palestinian Syrian refugees who left their camps suffer from economic crises such as the rising houses rents in the areas they resorted to, the average of houses rents |
2015-09-24 | View |
Severe Living Crises at Daraa CampThe remaining residents of Daraa camp are suffering of acute crises in basic services because of the great destruction of the camp after repeated shelling, which led to extensive damage |
2015-09-24 | View |
The Chief of the PLA Confirms that the PLA Participated in Fighting at 15 Locations in SyriaChief of the PLA, Major General Mohammed Tariq Khadraa, announced that the PLA is fighting in more than 15 locations in Daraa suburb, Sweida and Damascus, including Zabadani, Adra, Maliha |
2015-09-24 | View |
Violent Clashes at Yarmouk and Appeals for Medication EntryA number of medical staff and residents of Yarmouk appealed all stakeholders, UNRW, and the Red Crescent for the introduction of typhoid fever and jaundice medications to the camp, due |
2015-09-24 | View |
European Agreement to Distribute 120000 Refugees on the European CountriesThe ministers of interior in the European Union decided during the meeting today, after intensive discussions, to distribute 120000 refugees on the European countries according to the shares system. The |
2015-09-23 | View |
Accusations to the Jordanian Army of Preventing the entry of Palestinian Syrian Refugee InjuriesA a number of Daraa activists and families accused the Jordanian Army of preventing to enter the wounded Palestinian refugees and assisting the wounded including women and children. Eye witnesses |
2015-09-23 | View |
Satisfaction State Prevailed in Khan Danoun Camp after Signing the Truce in the Neighboring Tiba Village with Continuous Water CrisisIn Damascus Suburb, a satisfaction state prevailed Khan Danoun camp in Damascus Suburb after signing the truce between the Regular Army and the Military Syrian Opposition in Al Tiba village |
2015-09-23 | View |
Bombing on Khan Al Sheih Vicinity.The Syrian Warplanes targeted Khan Al Shieh eastern vicinity with 4 explosive barrels, and the Syrian Regime artillery targeted Al Khan area in the western side of the camp with |
2015-09-23 | View |
News about Executing a Woman at Yarmouk Camp by Al Nusra FrontIn the south of Damascus, news from Yarmouk camp reported that Al Nusra Front executed Hmeda Jallad, a mother for 4 children, near Palestine mosque in charges of insulting God |
2015-09-23 | View |
Ibrahim Abu Kharj Continues Hunger Strike for Seventh Day RespectivelyFor the Seventh day respectively, the Palestinian refugee Ibrahim Abu Kharj continues hunger strike protesting on his detention by the Malaysian authorities for 13 days respectively at Kuala Lumpur Airport |
2015-09-22 | View |
The Lebanese Authorities Continues Detaining a Number of Palestinians of Syria in Charges of Expired ResidenciesThe Lebanese General Security is restricting the Palestinians of Syria refugees in Lebanon under the pretext of expired residencies. The AGPS correspondent was able to contact one of the detained |
2015-09-22 | View |
The Syrian Security Continues Detaining a Number of Palestinians of Syria and Releases three othersThe Palestinian Refugee Ahmed Ghazi from Khan Al Sheih camp was arrested by the members of Al Meshihem checkpoint of the Syrian regime at Kwekeb town in Damascus Suburb. On |
2015-09-22 | View |
Two Brothers from Al Aedin Camp in Homs are MissingThe two brothers Raed and Akram Husni Derbas were missed on 15-9-2015 during their travel out of Syrian to Europe and there is no information about them till the moment |
2015-09-22 | View |
A Victim and four wounded Palestinians due to Bombing of Drinking Distribution Area at Al Tadamun Neighborhood besides YarmoukThe Palestinian refugee Abdulla Ahmed Abdulla 52 years old died and four people were injured due to a shell including a father and his son while they were filling water |
2015-09-22 | View |
Italy Hosts Five Children from Yarmouk Camp for Treatment and Carries them with a Helicopter from LebanonThe Italian Foreign Ministry announced hosting five sick children of Palestinian refugees from the residents of the Yarmouk camp in Syria for treatment and the Foreign Ministry said in a |
2015-09-21 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Yarmouk Camp Wins the First Place in Judo Championship in SwedenPalestinian refugee "Abdullah Moussa" won the first prize of Judo Championship at the Kingdom of Sweden level in which he had arrived in the Kingdom of Sweden after the war |
2015-09-21 | View |
A Palestinian Child was injured due to Al Aedin Camp Targeting by the Syrian SecurityThe Palestinian child Waleed Mohanned Salem from Al Aedin camp was injured in his head after firing shootings from the south side of the camp by the Syrian Regime forces |
2015-09-21 | View |
Bombing Targets the Western Parts of Khan Al Sheih Camp in Damascus SuburbFarms and western parties of Khan Al- Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees Damascus Suburb was exposed to intermittent artillery. This comes in light of continuing the closure of roads by |
2015-09-21 | View |
Activists Launch an Electronic Campaign Demanding to Rescue the Refugee Ahmed Omar who is injured and Stuck in SloveniaPalestinian Activists launched yesterday an electronic campaign to call the ICRC and Doctors without Borders organizations to immediately interfere to save the Palestinian Syrian Refugee Ahmed Omar who is injured |
2015-09-21 | View |
The Turkish Cost Guards Rescue and Arrest more than 536 Immigrants during the Past Three DaysAnatolia Agency reported that the Turkish Coast Guards stopped over the past 72 hours 536 illegal immigrants, mostly from Syria were on board the ships to take them to Greece |
2015-09-20 | View |
The Syrian Regime Prevents Residents of Sbeina from Returning to their Houses, and the Armed Opposition Prevents Residents of Handarat from Returning to their HousesThe regular army and some Palestinian groups continue to prevent people of Sbeineh camp to return to their homes for (671) days after being forced to leave because of violent |
2015-09-20 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Al-Raml Camp Dies while Fighting alongside the Syrian RegimeThe Palestinian young man Ahmed Eshtiwi, from Al-Raml camp in Latakia, died while fighting alongside the Syrian Army at Homs. |
2015-09-20 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies Due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe Palestinian Refugee Ramez Al-Saed, from AL-Waar neighborhood in Homs, died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime. |
2015-09-20 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk in Babila Organize a Festival in Solidarity with Al-Aqsa Mosque after ISIS Controlled their CampPalestinian bodies and institutions and the displaced people of Yarmouk, who left after ISIS imposed control on their camp early last April, organized a public festival in support of Al-Aqsa |
2015-09-20 | View |
AGPS: All the Syria Neighboring Countries Impeding the Access of the Palestinians of Syria to their TerritoriesThe AGPS insured that the All the surrounding countries are still prevent the entry of the Palestinian Syrian refugees to their lands despite the bad security situation in Syria and |
2015-09-19 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrested a Palestinian Refugee and His Family While Heading to TurkeyThe Regular Army Checkpoints at Latakia city arrested the Palestinian Syrian refugee Ahmed Gheith and his wife and children. They were heading from Lebanon to Syria towards Turkey. It is |
2015-09-18 | View |
Fire Breaks out at a Bakery in Al Nirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees in AleppoIn Aleppo, a fire broke out yesterday in Al Hurany Bakery at Al Nairab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo. According to the residents, the fire was due to electricity |
2015-09-18 | View |
Bombing Khan Al Sheih Adjacent Farms with Explosive BarrelsThe adjacent farms to Khan Al Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus suburb were exposed to bombing with at least three explosive barrels which led to a state of |
2015-09-18 | View |
A Palestinian from Al Quds Brigade Died Due to Clashes in AleppoThe Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Al Sha'er died due to clashes between the Regular Army and the Syrian Opposition at AL Zahraa neighborhood in Aleppo. He is from Al Nairab |
2015-09-18 | View |
Isis Releases Palestinians were detained while heading to Turkey from Deir Al ZoorISIS released a group of Palestinian refugees from Daraa camp after detention for more than two weeks. A group of refugees left the areas of the Syrian Opposition south of |
2015-09-18 | View |
High School Palestinian Syrian Students Complain and Put Responsibility at UNRWAThe tenth grade students of the Palestinians in Syria were surprised of the French language course within a curriculum that is taught in the UNRWA schools, where these students have |
2015-09-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Sit-in in GazaDozens of Palestinian refugee families from Libya, Yemen, and Syria carried out in the Gaza Strip yesterday, a sit-in in front of the Palestinian cabinet, in protest against the neglect |
2015-09-17 | View |
Malaysia: the Activist Ibrahem Abu Kharej Announces an Open Hunger Strike till being ReleasedThe activist "Ibrahim Abu-Kharej" from Yarmouk camp announced an open hunger strike in protest against the continued detention by the Malaysian troops for the eighth day respectively in the Kuala |
2015-09-17 | View |
A March at Khan Al Shieh Camp in Solidarity with Al-Aqsa Mosque, and Explosive Barrels Target its SidesDozens of Khan Al Shieh residents came out in a march yesterday after noon prayers in order to show solidarity and support for Al-Aqsa Mosque and to denounce the incursions |
2015-09-17 | View |
Clashes at Yarmouk and Residents Launch a Campaign Demanding the Right to Return to PalestineViolent clashes broke out at Yarmouk on Wednesday night between Palestinian armed groups and ISIS alongside Al-Nusra Front, where it focused in the court area, Rijayard, Ain Ghazal Street, and |
2015-09-17 | View |
Drowning of 22 Migrants and Rescuing 200 due to the Capsizing of their Boat in Aegean Sea in TurkeyTurkish Media sources insured that 22migrants died in Aegean Sea due to the capsizing of their boat in front of the Turksih coasts yesterday. The migrants were trying to reach |
2015-09-16 | View |
The Deterioration of Living Situation at Daraa Camp South of SyriaIn Daraa Camp south of Syria, the living and health situations are still deteriorated due to the frequent bombing and clashes since the beginning of the ongoing war in Syria |
2015-09-16 | View |
Bread Crisis at Khan Danoun Camp in Damascus SuburbIn Damascus suburb, residents of Khan Danoun camp in Damascus suburb live in , since more than two months, a crisis to get a loaf of bread due to reducing the |
2015-09-16 | View |
A Demonstration at Yarmouk in Solidarity with Al Aqsa MosqueIn Damascus, residents of the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees organized yesterday a solidarity march with Al-Aqsa Mosque in which they roamed in the streets of the camp denouncing the |
2015-09-16 | View |
The Fall of a Helicopter on the sides of Al Nairab Camp in AleppoThe correspondent of the AGPS transmitted the news of the fall of helicopter aircraft pre- Syrian regime on the outskirts of Al- Nairab camp in Aleppo. As a result of |
2015-09-16 | View |
Appeals to Help the Injured Refugee Ahmed Omar who is stuck near the Hungarian BordersA number of Palestinian activists launched a distress call to help the Palestinian refugee "Ahmed Omar" who was seriously injured in his foot when he was in Syria due to |
2015-09-16 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Still Flow to the European Countries Escaping War in SyriaHundreds of Palestinian refugees, who escape from the Syrian war, are continuing the journey of migration towards European countries especially the asylum countries. Estimates show that more than 36 thousand |
2015-09-15 | View |
A Group of Yarmouk Students Exit for Registration at College AdmissionThe Yarmouk camp witnessed yesterday the exit of group of students trapped inside it who are successful in high school diploma to be accepted in the academic year 2015 – |
2015-09-15 | View |
Deteriorated Humanitarian Situation Due to Water Cut at Yarmouk for 364 Consecutive DaysWhile the rest of the residents of the Yarmouk camp are still suffering from the continued water cuts all around the camp since (364) days forcing them to pull the |
2015-09-15 | View |
Release of Kamel Zawawi, UNNRWA Manager at DaraaIn south of Syria, an armed group released the manager of the southern region of the Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees " UNRWA", Gamal Zwaawi" (57 years) , one |
2015-09-15 | View |
Syrian Opposition Armed Group Kills a Resident of Khan Al Shieh and Releases AnotherOn September 11, A group affiliated on the Syrian opposition in Khan Al- Sheeh camp in Damascus suburb calling itself " Al- Fatheen Brigade ", abducted two residents of Khan |
2015-09-15 | View |
14 Palestinian Refugees Died in Syria Since the Beginning of this Month.The AGPS Monitoring and Documentation team reported that 14 Palestinian refugees victims died in Syria since the beginning of September 2015, including five members of PLA and three refugees due |
2015-09-14 | View |
Complains form Palestinian Syrian Students Against UNRWA Sbilin Institute in SyriaA number of Syrian- Palestinian students in Lebanon complained on the decision Siblin Institute administration of vocational and technical training of the Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees UNRWA |
2015-09-14 | View |
The Stop of School Year in some of the Palestinian Camps in SyriaThousands of Palestinian children in Syria were not allowed to pursue their studies in their camps this year. This was due to the bombings, clashes, and siege which led to |
2015-09-14 | View |
Mortar Shells Target Yarmouk Camp.The Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in the south of the Syrian capital, Damascus, witnessed the fall of a number of mortar shells into separated areas without causing any casualties |
2015-09-14 | View |
28 Refugees Died Due to Boat Sinking in front of Greek Coasts.Greek Coast Guard announced that 28 people drowned off the coast of Greece due to the sinking of the boat that was carrying about 100 illegal immigrants. The boat sank |
2015-09-14 | View |
Opening of Al Husaeneyya Camp Schools in Damascus Suburb after 3 Years ClosureThe Al Husayneyya camp schools opened its doors after three years of closure, where a group of school teachers and directors during the last two weeks registered the names of |
2015-09-13 | View |
Regular Army Heavy Guns Target Khan Al Sheih only RoadThe Regular Army targeted yesterday Zakia-Khan Al Sheih road with heavy guns, where no information about any casualties. It is mentioned that Zakia –Khan Al Sheih road is the only |
2015-09-13 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Yarmouk Camp Died Due to Previous WoundsThe Young man Maher Al Shehabi died due to a shot he attained two weeks ago during the sniping operations between the Opposition groups in Yelda Town and Al Nusra |
2015-09-13 | View |
A Palestinian from Khan Al Sheih Died Due to Torture in the Syrian PrisonsThe Young man Mohammed Ahmed Wahsh from Khan Al Sheih camp died due to torture in the Syrian prisons after being detained for more than two years and a half |
2015-09-13 | View |
Two Members of PLA Died in Damascus Suburb, Demands to Neutralize the PLA from the Regime’s BattlesTwo PLA members were killed during clashes with a Military group from the Opposition forces in two different areas. Media resources insured that the lieutenant Motasem Mustafa Kassab died due |
2015-09-13 | View |
Five Refugees Died Due to Siege, Sniping and Illness Including a Girl and an Old ManThe old man Talib Ali Abu Khalifa died due to malnutrition and the lack of medical care due to the siege imposed on Yarmok camp for more than 801 days |
2015-09-12 | View |
ISIS Seized the Only Ambulance Car at Yarmouk CampMass media sources reported that ISIS seized an ambulance car for the Charity Commission for Palestine People Relief in besieged Yarmouk and took it to its headquarter at Al Hajar |
2015-09-12 | View |
Rockets Bombing Targets Al Sad Neighborhood at Der'aa South of SyriaAl Sad neighborhood at Der'aa city south of Syria was exposed to violent bombing with heavy rocket called Elephant Rockets which led to dozens of victims including children, according |
2015-09-12 | View |
The Relatives of the Refugee Yasin Mefleh Appeal the Turkish Authorities to Release himThe relatives of the Palestinian refugee Yasin Mohammed Mefleh appealed the Turkish authorities to release their detained son from Izmir prison since a week. AGPS received a letter from the |
2015-09-12 | View |
A Syrian Armed Opposition Group Releases a Young Palestinian after Two Days of DetentionAhrar Alsham group of the Syrian armed opposition released the 18-year- Palestinian Mahdi Mohammed Naji after being detained for 2 days at Sermein town at Idlib suburb while he was |
2015-09-11 | View |
After Being Detained at Malaysia, the Activist Ibrahem Abu Kharej is Threaten with Deportation to SyriaA number of activists and the family of "Ibrahim Abu Kharij," a Palestinian Syrian refugee from Yarmouk, appealed international organizations and Palestinian institutions in order to work for his |
2015-09-11 | View |
A Palestinian Female Refugee Dies due to Illness at TurkeyThe Palestinian female refugee Zahra Abdulaziz -Em Mohammed-, from Handarat camp in Aleppo, died at the end of last august after she went into a coma due to a heart |
2015-09-11 | View |
A PLA Officer Died and Another Injured at Tal Kurdi BattlesThe Palestinian refugee Bilal Abdullah, a resident of Khan Dannon Camp and a PLA officer, died during violent clashes against opposition armed groups at Tal Kurdi area. Meanwhile, media sources |
2015-09-11 | View |
On the 800 Day of Siege, Residents of Yarmouk Demand lifting it and Withdrawal of MilitantsOn the 800 day of tight siege imposed on Yarmouk by the regular army and PFGC groups, residents of Yarmouk renewed their demand to lift the siege, to allow the |
2015-09-11 | View |
11 Palestinian Refugees Die in Daraa Camp South of Syria during Last AugustThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team documented the names of 11 Palestinian refugees who died in Daraa south of Syria, including 6 refugees died in the town of Muzeireeb |
2015-09-10 | View |
Hungarian Authorities Detain a Group Palestinian and Syrian Families Three Days Ago at the Serbian BordersHungarian authorities detain a group of Palestinian and Syrian families on the border with Serbia three days ago. The Hungarian authorities informed them that they will be deported to a |
2015-09-10 | View |
A Syrian Opposition Group Detains a Young man from Nairab Camp while Heading to TurkeyOne of the Syrian opposition groups detains the 18-year-Palestinian young man, "Mohammed Mahdi Naji" from Nairab camp. He was arrested by members of "Ahrar al-Sham" group in the town of |
2015-09-10 | View |
Shelling and Violent Clashes at YarmoukShelling targeted different parts of the Yarmouk camp, and resulted in casualties among civilians, coincided with violent clashes on several axes between the Syrian army alongside groups loyal to itand |
2015-09-10 | View |
Dozens of Injuries and Victims of the PLA Officers due to Clashes at Tal Kurdi Area in Damascus SuburbMedia sources, close to the PLA, reported news about the killing and wounding dozens of PLA members at Tal Kurdi area near the central prison in Adra, where the region |
2015-09-10 | View |
Czech Authorities Releases a Refugee from NeirabThe Czech authorities released yesterday the refugee Mohammed Ghadban from Al Nairab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo after being arrested for two months and a half in charges of |
2015-09-09 | View |
20 Migrants Drowned off the Libyan Coast, Including Two ChildrenItalian coast guard announced that 20 migrants drowned in the Mediterranean Sea including two children due to the sinking of their boat. The coast guard confirmed that the boat which |
2015-09-09 | View |
Growing Phenomenon of Migration of Alaedein Camp Residents in HomsThe youth migration phenomenon of Al Aedein camp was increasing recently, as they migrated to Turkish territory for fear of arrest and raids carried out by Syrian security between now |
2015-09-09 | View |
Residents of Sbeineh Camp Demand the Syrian Army to Open the way Back to their HomesIn Damascus suburb, where residents of Sbeineh camp demanded the Syrian army and groups loyal to it to open the way to their camp, after 660 days of preventing them |
2015-09-09 | View |
Besieged People of Yarmouk Appeal Opposition Forces to Open Yelda-Yarmouk CheckpointCivil activities and the rest of Yarmouk Residents, south of the Syrian capital Damascus, carried out a sit-in in front of Youth Support Center at Almad ares Street under the |
2015-09-09 | View |
8 Palestinian Refugees Drowned during Last AugustThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team documented the names of eight Palestinian refugees drowned while trying to immigrate to European countries in search of safety, security, and a decent life |
2015-09-08 | View |
Alwafaa Distributes Aid to the Palestinians and Syrian refugees in the Hungarian CapitalAl Wafaa European campaign continues to distribute aid to Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Greece, at the Hungarian capital of Budapest; such as food, drink, clothes, and necessary staff for |
2015-09-08 | View |
Electricity and Water Cut, and Sand Storm Exacerbate the suffering of Neirab ResidentsResidents of Nairab camp in Aleppo complain of continued power cut ten days ago, as a result of the ongoing conflict in the thermal station and Zorba area between the |
2015-09-08 | View |
A Resident of Yarmouk camp in Damascus DiesThe Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Shaaban from Yarmouk died due to an Incurable disease, while he left the camp for treatment after the deterioration of his health because of siege and |
2015-09-08 | View |
ISIS Detains a Number of Palestinian Refugees on their Way to TurkeyISIS detains group Palestinian refugees from Deraa camp five days ago, while the ground for detention was unclear so far. The group launched from areas controlled by the Syrian opposition |
2015-09-08 | View |
A water crisis in khan dannun camp in Damascus SuburbThe residents of Khan Danon camp for Palestinian refugees Damascus suburb complain from deteriorating water crisis in their camp in which they are forced to buy water through tankers which |
2015-09-07 | View |
A PLO delegation in Syria Search conditions of Palestinian refugeesA delegation of the Palestine Liberation Organization headed by PLO Executive Committee member, Ahmed Majdalani, with senior Syrian officials discussed during a visit to Damascus the Palestinian refugee situation in |
2015-09-07 | View |
Activists: ISIS and Nusra have many food stores and only civilians are affected in YarmoukActivists in Yalda and the Yarmouk camp confirmed that ISIS and the Al- Nasrah possess many food stores for them and their members only and that the residents of the |
2015-09-07 | View |
Shelling at Yarmouk, and the Syrian opposition groups close Yalda - Yarmouk penalty for ISISIn the south of the Syrian capital Damascus, heavy shelling with dozens of mortar shells targeted different parts of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus, on Saturday night, and led |
2015-09-07 | View |
Syrian Security Prevents Reopening Mosques of Hussenia Camp and Arrests Two Female Refugees while returning to it"Activists from Husseneia camp confirmed to the AGPS that the Syrian security prevents even now opening any of the 7 mosques at Husseneia camp in Damascus suburb. Activists said that |
2015-09-07 | View |
After German and Austrian pressure, Hungary Allows Hundreds of Refugees Exit its TerritoryThe Hungarian authorities allowed, yesterday morning, hundreds of Palestinian and Syrian refugees to access Germany and Austria, through dozens of buses. According to activists, the Hungarian authorities did so after |
2015-09-06 | View |
Human Rights Organization: Gangs in Beirut Rob Palestinian and Syrian Refugees.The Palestinian Organization for Human Rights 'PHRO' confirmed, in an appeal considered as a notification for the Public Prosecution Discriminatory in Lebanon, the intersection of a number of information |
2015-09-06 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Continue Detaining Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees and still Vague about their FateThe Syrian security forces continue to detain more than (966) Palestinian Syrian refugees, including children, women, elderly, brothers, fathers, sons, young people, and entire families, while hundreds of them died |
2015-09-06 | View |
Sniping among Opposition Groups Lead to Injuries and the Closure of the Road between Yalda and YarmoukThe Yarmouk refugee camp witnessed yesterday sniper exchanged between opposition groups in the town of Yalda and Alnusra alongside ISIS. Snipping resulted in the injury of the Palestinian refugee "Maher |
2015-09-06 | View |
A Number of Embryonic Deformities in Yarmouk and South Area in DamascusMedical Corps in the south of Damascus documented three cases this year of deformed embryos in the southern region; the last one was from Yarmouk camp in Damascus. The agency |
2015-09-06 | View |
A Child from Deraa Camp Dies by Sniper ShotThe Palestinian Syrian Child Retaj Feras Badran from Der'aa camp south of Syria died due to wounds she attained by a snipers bullet. The residents of the camp live |
2015-09-05 | View |
Burial of Palestinian Syrian Youth Drowned in SwedenAdham Mohammed Raheel from Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus Suburb was buried yesterday; he died due to drowning in one of the Swedish lakes. It is mentioned that Adham |
2015-09-05 | View |
Palestinian House to Visit a Number of Asylum Centers in NetherlandsThe Palestine Home in Netherlands organized a visit to three shelter centers in Netherlands and they are Ter apel-veenhuzien-Apeldoorn. The delegation supervised the situation of the refugees in the shelter |
2015-09-05 | View |
Shelling, Clashes, and Torture are the First Reasons of Killing of more than 3,000 Syrian Palestinian RefugeesThe statistics on the AGPS website" www.actionpal.org.uk" refer to that bombing is in the first place for the reasons of death that led to victims amongst the |
2015-09-04 | View |
Bombing at the Sides of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbThe eastern parts of Khan AL Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus suburb were exposed to bombing, where a mortar shell at least targeted near the river in the |
2015-09-04 | View |
Entry of a Delegation from outside Yarmouk to Negotiate with Al-Nusra FrontThe day before, Mr. Adnan Ibrahim, Mr. Mohammed Elayyan entered the besieged Yarmouk camp to meet with representatives from Al Nusra Front Abu Hasan Jebha and Abu Ali Al Saedi |
2015-09-04 | View |
A Lebanese Hospital Demands 45,000 $ to Release a Palestinian Syrian Refugee Body Died during Ein AL-Hilwa ClashesA Lebanese hospitals demanded 45,000 $ in exchange for the release of the dead Palestinian Syrianrefugee "MunirMazen Saleh," who died following the recent clashes at Ein Al Hilwa |
2015-09-04 | View |
Slovak Authorities Detains More than 80 Palestinian Syrian Refugees in its JailsA number of activists launched a distress call to international organizations, the International Red Cross, and the PLO to intervene for the release of more than 80 Palestinians Syrian refugees |
2015-09-03 | View |
After 46 Days of Siege, Syrian Regime Allowed Flour and Food Entry to the Town of QudsayaMedia sources close to the Syrian regime said that reconciliation was reached in the town of Qudsaya in Damascus suburb between people of the town and the competent authorities in |
2015-09-03 | View |
Shelling at Muzeireeb Town Resulted in Damages at Civilian HomesA number of mortar shells targeted Muzeireeb town southern Syria, which inhabited with about 8,500 Palestinian refugees. The shelling resulted in destruction in civilian homes. Meanwhile, the state of |
2015-09-03 | View |
A Resident of the Yarmouk Camp Dies Due to Wounds in Clashes at Ain al-Hilweh Camp a Few Days AgoThe Palestinian Syrian refugee Mazin Muneer Saleh died due to wounds he attained during clashes at Ein Al-Hilweh camp in Lebanon several days ago between Fatah and Jund Alsham. Mr |
2015-09-03 | View |
50 Palestinian Refugees Died During Last August in SyriaThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that "50" Palestinian refugees died during last August, including "11" refugees died due to gunshot, "6" refugees died under torture in the Syrian |
2015-09-03 | View |
Memorial Service for Victims of Death Truck in AustriaMemorial service was held on Mondayin Austria at the Historical Cathedral "Stevans Dom" for 71 Syrian refugees who died strangled in a trucks that was found parked on the highway |
2015-09-02 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Turkey Complain of Dire Living Conditions Force them to Migrate Despite their Poor MeansPalestinian Syrian refugees in Turkey suffer of great difficulties and obstacles that prevent them from stability and from trying to travel towards the European countries in spite of the weakness |
2015-09-02 | View |
Shelling at the Eastern Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampIn the western side of Damascus suburb, the eastern vicinity of Khan AlShieh camp in Damascus suburb was exposed to bombing on Tuesday night, while the Syrian warplanes still targeting |
2015-09-02 | View |
Medical Sit-in in Yarmouk Demanding Medicine and Medical Equipment Entry after the Spread of Chronic DiseasesThe PRCS medical staff organized a sit-in yesterday in front of Albasil hospital in Yarmouk demanding UNRWA, International Red Cross, Syrian Red Crescent, and medical and humanitarian organizations to enter |
2015-09-02 | View |
The AGPS Issues a Documentary Report Entitled 'Khan Al Shieh Camp Under Fire'The AGPS its new documentary report entitled "Khan Al Shieh Camp Under Fire" yesterday, which documents events witnessed by Khan Al Shieh camp west of Damascus in light of the |
2015-09-02 | View |
Fatah Delivers a Palestinian SyrianRefugee to the Lebanese Army Intelligence under the Pretext of Participating in Ain al-Hilweh ClashesFatah Movement at Ein Al Helwa camp south of Lebanon delivered the Palestinian Syrian refugee Ali Sh to the Lebanese Army Intelligence, under the pretext of participation in the latest |
2015-09-01 | View |
Continuous Suffering of Jaramana Residents due to the Lack of Basic ServicesJaramana camp residents live in a relative calm, which is 8 km far from Damascus the Syrian capital and located on the road to Damascus International Airport, however, its residents |
2015-09-01 | View |
Syrian Warplanes Drop 4 Explosive Barrels on the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampIn Damascus Suburb, Syrian Warplanes targeted Khan Al Shieh camp with four explosive barrels, where two of them were exploded and led to a fear state amongst residents specially women |
2015-09-01 | View |
Shelling and Clashes at Yarmouk, And a Group of Yarmouk Students Exit to Perform General Information ExamViolent clashes broke out in the Yarmouk refugee camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus between Palestinian armed groups and ISIS alongside Al-Nusra Front. The clashed were focused in the |
2015-09-01 | View |
A Palestinian Female Refugee Dies at the Turkish Borders.The Palestinian Female refugee, Mayada Yousef Nouraj, died at the Turkish borders while travelling to Turkey in order to escape the hell of war in Syria. Doctors reported that she |
2015-09-01 | View |
Another Suffocation Disaster was on the Verge in AustriaThe Austrian Police found 26 migrants including refugees from Syria in a dire humanitarian situation near the Austrian town of St.Peter Am Hart on the border with Germany with |
2015-08-31 | View |
For 2 Consecutive Days, Hundreds of Refugees Stranded on one of the Greek Islands with no Water or FoodHundreds of Palestinian and Syrian refugees stranded on "Farmakonis" Military Islandin Greece renewed their appeal that they have made demanding and the international relief agencies to move quickly to help |
2015-08-31 | View |
Libya Arrests Three Suspected Smugglers in the Disaster of Migrant Boat Sank last ThursdayLibyan authorities announced on Saturday that they arrested three smugglers suspected of being involved in the sinking of a boat carrying migrants off the Libyan shores on Thursday night, which |
2015-08-31 | View |
Bombing at Yarmouk and the PRCS Renews its call to the International Organizations to Enter MedicineA number of shells and bombing targeted Loubeia and Haifa Streets in Yarmouk south of the Syrian capital, which injured a woman with shrapnel in the head and was transferred |
2015-08-31 | View |
In the International Day of Enforced Disappearance Victims, 50 Palestinian Female Refugee are Detained in the Syrian Prisons, and 37 Women are missed in and outside SyriaThe AGPS documentation team announced that the number of Palestinian female detainees in the Syrian regime's prisons, since the beginning of the ongoing war in Syria until the moment |
2015-08-31 | View |
Tens of Syrian Refugees Demand Urgent Relief in an Greek IslandIn Greece, activists confirmed to the AGPS that dozens of Palestinian and Syrian refugees arrived this morning to one of the Greek military islands "Farmakonis." The refugees are suffering |
2015-08-30 | View |
Mortar and Artillery Shells Target the Sides of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbTwo mortar shells targeted Alhara Alsharqia area at the sides of Khan Dannon camp in Damascus suburb, which resulted in two injuries among children, in addition to a number of |
2015-08-30 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target Muzareeb Town in DaraaSyrian warplanes targeted Muzeireeb town with two explosive devices, which resulted in the death of two unknown victims, while dozens were injured, and civilians' houses were damaged. Meanwhile, missiles and |
2015-08-30 | View |
Within the International Day of Enforced Disappearance Victims, the AGPS: We Documented about 1000 Palestinians were Forcibly Disappeared in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeWithin the International Day for Enforced Disappearance Victims, the AGPS documented (961) Palestinian Syrian prisoners in the prisons of the Syrian regime, noting that the real number may exceed 1 |
2015-08-30 | View |
Recognizing Three Palestinian Syrian Children who Drawn at the Libyan Boat Days AgoAl Mieary a Palestinian Syrian Family at Neirab camp in Aleppo, confirmed that they identified three children within victims who drawn at the boat that capsized off the Libyan shores |
2015-08-30 | View |
Libya Recovers Tens of Bodies Drawn in a Death BoatAn Officer in the Libyan coast guards at Tripoli insured that they were able to recover the bodies of tens of drowned migrants due to the sinking of their boat |
2015-08-29 | View |
Austria Confirms Victims of the Truck Increased to 71The Austrian authorities declared that the suffocation catastrophe in the meat truck victims were 71 bodies, there were 59 men, eight women and four children, including a young girl aged |
2015-08-29 | View |
Italian Coast Guard: We Found Dozens of Bodies on a Boat off LibyaThe Italian Coast Guard said it found, on Wednesday, the bodies of 50 people were on board a boat carrying migrants off the Libyan coast. The spokesman for the Italian |
2015-08-28 | View |
Catastrophe in Austria Causes the Death of Dozens of Refugees in a TruckAustrian police discovered, yesterday morning, a truck containing bodies of dozens of migrants, who are suspected to be Syrians and died strangled in a truck was found parked on the |
2015-08-28 | View |
Psychological Support Activities for Children of the Palestinian Refugee Camps in Jadedat Artoz and Jaramana campThe displaced residents of Khan Al Shieh camp at Jaddedat Artouz area carried out students activities at Hussine Eid School like folklore shows for children. On the other hand, Jafra |
2015-08-28 | View |
Ongoing Suffering of Palestinian Refugees in Southern Syria areasIn south of Syria at Der'aa governorate in general and in Der'aa camp and Al Muzareeb compound in particular, the Palestinian refugees suffer of a complete absence for |
2015-08-28 | View |
Bombing at Tiba Town neighboring to Khan Dannoun Camp in Damascus SuburbIn Damascus Suburb, Al Tiba town, which is adjacent to Khan Danoun camp, was exposed to bombing that was heard clearly in the camp. It is mentioned that the adjacent |
2015-08-28 | View |
Germany Suspends Dublin Fingerprint for the Palestinians of Syria and Syrian RefugeesNews reports mentioned that The German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has issued internal instructions suspending the Dublin procedure in respect of Syrian nationals. Under the Dublin Regulation, a |
2015-08-27 | View |
Aedin Camp at Hama Complain from Lasting Economic CrisesAt Hama, the residents of Al Aedin camplive in a relatively calm state comparing to other Palestinian camps, the camp receives a big number of the displaced families from various |
2015-08-27 | View |
The Continuous Siege Increases the Suffering of Hundreds of Displaced Palestinian Families in QudseyaIn Damascus Suburb, the suffering of hundreds of the displaced Palestinian families, who were displaced from Yarmouk camp and other camps, was increased at Qudseya area due to the continuation |
2015-08-27 | View |
Bombing on Khan Al Sheih Camp Leads to Damages in the Civilians HousesThe Syrian Army targeted the civilian houses at Khan Al Shieh camp yesterday with two mortar shells on the Schools Street, which led to fear and panic amongst residents and |
2015-08-27 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Prevent a Palestinian Family to Return Back to Al Husayneyya Camp and Arrested one of its MembersThe Syrian Security prevented the family of the Palestinian refugee Eweed Al Hasan to return back to their house at Al Husayneyya camp at Damascus Suburb and arrested a member |
2015-08-27 | View |
Two Palestinian Syrian Refugees Missed on the Austrian-Hungarian BorderThe two Palestinian refugees, Hasan Al Wahibi and Kamal Hasan Al Wahibi, were lost at the Hungarian- Austrian border several days ago while travelling to Europe, and up to the |
2015-08-26 | View |
Egyptian Authorities Deport 10 Detainees from Karmouz Prison to SwedenEgyptian authorities deported 10 detainees from Karmuoz prison to Sweden, while the third and final group, which was chosen by Sweden, will be deported on 15/09/2015; note that in 9-8-2015 |
2015-08-26 | View |
Medical Staff Protest in the Yarmouk Refugee Camp in Front of Palestine HospitalThe medical staff of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society organized a sit-in yesterday in front of a hospital in Palestine in the Yarmouk camp to demand "UNRWA" agency, the International |
2015-08-26 | View |
Solidarity Sit-in in Yarmouk and Khan Al Shieh Camps in Solidarity with the People of Ein el-Hilweh Refugee CampThe residents of the Yarmouk camp in Damascus and Khan Al- Sheeh condemned sit-ins in solidarity with the people of Ein Al-Hilweh camp in Lebanon in which the activists demanded |
2015-08-26 | View |
Fatah Official Died in Daraa Camp Due to Torture in the Syrian prisonsThe Palestinian refugee Saed Mohammed Al-Rashayda, an official of Fatah in Daraa Camp died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian Regime after being detained for more than |
2015-08-26 | View |
Violent Clashes at Ein Al Hilwa Camp Forces Residents and Palestinian Syrian Families to FleeEin Al Hilwa camp in Sidon south Lebanon witnessed large migration of displaced Syrian and Palestinian families on Monday night because of the violent clashes that broke out between Fatah |
2015-08-26 | View |
Palestinian Syrian Refugees, New Tragedy on the Macedonian BorderThe suffering of hundreds of Palestinian Syrian and Syrian refugees are still continuing due to tension in the Greek Macedonian border due to Macedonian police and border guards' prevention of |
2015-08-25 | View |
Brazil is an Immigration Station on the Road to Europe for Palestinians of SyriaPalestinians of Syria who fled the hell of war in Syria resorted to Brazil, for ease of obtaining a visa from any Brazilian embassy in the countries of the world |
2015-08-25 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp still Suffering due to 846 Days of DisplacementThe suffering of Palestinian refugees who were displaced from Handarat camp 846 days ago, as they were displaced from their homes after the Syrian armed opposition seized control of the |
2015-08-25 | View |
Sterilize Campaign for Water Wells in Yarmouk after 343 Days Cut for the Besieged PeopleIn the south of the Syrian capital Damascus, youth and volunteers Department and the Association of Palestinian Scouts and Guides at the Yarmouk camp implemented a3-day- campaign for sterilizing water |
2015-08-25 | View |
Three Explosive Barrels Target Khan Al Shieh Camp Causing Massive DestructionThree explosive barrels targeted Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb at Alrida Street causing panic among people of the camp and destruction in the place. This coincided with sporadic |
2015-08-25 | View |
UNRWA Confirms: 100.000 Palestinians from Syria MigratedAccording to UNRWA: more than 100,000 Palestinian refugees migrated from Syria to Arab and European countries since the Syrian crisis started more than 4 years ago, declaring that the |
2015-08-24 | View |
The AGPS issued a Documentary Report Titled "The Yarmouk Siege has not Ended"The AGPS issued a documentary report titled "The Yarmouk Siege has Not Ended," which discusses the decision of Humanitarian Affairs Coordination Office of the United Nations, which states to |
2015-08-24 | View |
Ein el-Hilweh Clashes Aggravate the Suffering of Palestinians of Syria in LebanonThe violent clashes which broke out on Saturday at Ain El Helwa Palestinian refugee camp near Sidon City, provoked a state of tension among citizen of the camp generally and |
2015-08-24 | View |
A Shell Landed in Jaramana Area Causing a State of Tension among ResidentsResidents of Jaramana Camp, which is only eight kilometers from the Syrian capital of Damascus, and is located on the road to Damascus International Airport, live in a state of |
2015-08-24 | View |
Shelling Targets Khan Al Shieh Camp, and Clashes at the Vicinity of Khan Dannon CampHeavy artillery shelling targeted the vicinity of Al Huda Mosque, the main road, the vicinity of Al Salam hospital, and the Eastern lane in Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus |
2015-08-24 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Arrest a Refugee in Aleppo and Another one in DaraaThe Syrian security arrested the Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Nasser Jamal" (25 years) from Neirab camp in Aleppo, in front of his shop in the camp. In addition, the Syrian security |
2015-08-23 | View |
An Elderly Palestinian Woman from Al Aedein Camp in Hama was ArrestedIn Hama, members of Kaze Al Dawla checkpoint of the Syrian Regime arrested the Palestinian elderly woman, "Em Al Abed Faris" in her seventies, originally from Alshajara village in Palestine |
2015-08-23 | View |
Syrian Regime Forces Raid a Number of Houses at Al Aedein Camp in HomsIn Homs where the AGPS correspondent at Al Aedein camp reported news that the Syrian security raided the house of the Palestinian refugee "Abu Waheed Dughaim" without knowing the reasons |
2015-08-23 | View |
Mortars and Explosive Barrels Target the Sides of Khan Al Shieh CampFour explosive barrels and mortars targeted the sides of Khan Al Shieh camp and the adjacent farms on Saturday night, while two barrels targeted Alrida Street and resulted in 5 |
2015-08-23 | View |
Activists: Only Pro-Syrian Regime Families were allowed to Return to Husseneia CampActivists reported to the AGPS that only pro-Syrian Regime families were allowed by the regular army checkpoints to return to Husseneia camp in Damascus suburb. Some of these families are |
2015-08-23 | View |
The Syrian Regular Army Explodes the House of a Former Leader in Hamas at Husseneia CampThe Syrian regular army forces explode the house of Mahmoud Zaghmot, the former head of Hamas in Husseneia camp in Damascus suburb, which led to the full destruction of his |
2015-08-22 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies Due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian regimeActivists confirmed to the AGPS that the Palestinian refugee Wisam Al Dawas, from Tadmor Town, died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime after being detained for |
2015-08-22 | View |
Family of a Palestinian Detainee in the Syrian Prisons Appeals to Reveal his FateThe family of the Palestinian Syrian young man Abdul Rauf Khazaee from Yarmouk launched an appeal to all international and legal entities operating in the field of human rights, demanding |
2015-08-22 | View |
Macedonia Tightens its Security Procedures at Borders with Greece to Prevent Refugees EntryHundreds of police men and boarders guards called up to prevent the Palestinian and Syrian refugees to enter Macedonia from Greece, which resulted in an unprecedented tension on the Greek |
2015-08-22 | View |
A Resident of from Nairab Camp in Aleppo was ArrestedThe Syrian security forces arrested the refugee, Khaled Azzam in his sixties, from Nairab camp in Aleppo, during his return to the camp coming from Latakia. |
2015-08-21 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Arrest a Group of Residents from Muzeireeb at Lajat Area Southern SyriaSyrian security forces arrested a group of residents from Muzeireeb compound in the Lajat area between the provinces of Daraa and Sweida southern Syria, 50 kilometers south of Damascus; some |
2015-08-21 | View |
Bombing at Khan Al Shieh Camp and Violent Clashes in its VicinityOn the other hand, a mortar shell targeted Bear Sabea School at Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, which resulted in one injury and material damage in the place |
2015-08-21 | View |
Al Nusra Detains Two Palestinians working with Pro-regime Popular Committees in AleppoAccording to the AGPS correspondent, Al Nusra Front in the north of Syria arrested two Palestinians working with the pro-Syrian regime Popular Committees in Aleppo. Our correspondent pointed out that |
2015-08-21 | View |
A Palestinian Child Drawn at the MediterraneanActivists confirmed to the AGPS that the child Osama Diab Majzoub drowned in the Mediterranean while trying to reach Europe, while the AGPS could not get other details yet. It |
2015-08-21 | View |
Artillery Shelling Targets Houses on the Sides of Khan Al Shieh CampIn Damascus suburb, where artillery shelling targeted houses located on the sides of Khan Al Shieh camp and resulted only in material damages, coincided with violent clashes between the Syrian |
2015-08-20 | View |
APLA Member Dies in Swaidaa South of SyriaMohammed Hassan Rdene, a PLA officer, died due to an explosive bomb at Shaqra area in Swaidaa suburb. |
2015-08-20 | View |
A Nurse from Yarmouk Dies due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe nurse "Ahmed Qadimi" died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime, where his family was notified; he was arrested on 1- 2-2014 from the checkpoints of |
2015-08-20 | View |
UNRWA Confirms the Spread of Typhoid in Yarmouk in the First Day of its Medical Work at Yelda AreaAfter the first humanitarian task of UNRWA in Yalda, following the inability to access Yarmouk and the region since June 8, 2015, UNRWA said that 10 cases of typhoid were |
2015-08-20 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Gaza Complain of Marginalization and Ignore towards their Demands.The Palestinians of Syria in Gaza complain about marginalizing their demands and the failure to honor the obligation of Co-Government and UNRWA towards them. The refugees suffer of difficult and |
2015-08-19 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees from Al Aedein Camp in Homs were ArrestedSyrian security forces arrested the Palestinian female refugee Ibtisam Younis Bakr, in her thirties from Al Aedein camp in Homs and originally from Alshajara village in Palestine, on 12 August |
2015-08-19 | View |
Plane Explodes Near Neirab Raises Tension and Panic among ResidentsTo the north of the Syrian, where residents of Nairab Camp witnessed a state of fear and panic after hearing an explosion rocked the camp, then turned out to be |
2015-08-19 | View |
Under the Title 'Diseases Increased and No Medicine', Doctors of Yarmouk Shed Light the Miserable Medical Status in the Besieged CampWithin the activities of "Save the Besieged Yarmouk Camp" a medical conference was held yesterday in Youth Support Center in Yarmouk. The doctors spoke about the miserable medical and health |
2015-08-19 | View |
Palestinian Syrians in Turkey Suffer of Dire Living ConditionsPalestinian Syrian refugees, who fled the horrors of war to Turkey, suffer of a number of difficulties and obstacles which formed them harsh and difficult life, including the spread of |
2015-08-18 | View |
Residents of Ramdan Camp complain of Stifling Living Conditions, Instability, and InsecureAreas adjacent to Ramdan camp, which is located approximately 50 km south-east of the city of Damascus and 9 km away from Dameir city, are witnessing a major security tension |
2015-08-18 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannon Camp Complain of Power Cut for Long Periods up to 16 Hours Per DayIn Damascus suburb, residents of Khan Dannon camp suffer of miserable living conditions as a result of the lack of basic services, bread shortage, and the continuation of electricity, water |
2015-08-18 | View |
Shelling at Hamdaneia Neighborhood which Inhabited with a Number of Palestinian RefugeesA number of shells targeted Hamdania neighborhood in Aleppo, which inhabited with a number of Palestinian families, and resulted in a state of panic for fear of repeating the shelling |
2015-08-18 | View |
Activists and Residents of Sbeina Camp Demand to Return to their Camp after Allowing Gradual Return to Husseneia CampActivists, residents, and dignitaries of Sbeina camp demand to return to their camp after the Syrian regime allow the return of some Palestinian families to Husseneia camp. A number of |
2015-08-18 | View |
The Deteriorating Security Situation Exacerbates the Suffering of Al Wafedein ResidentsIn Damascus Suburb, the deteriorated security situation in the adjacent towns to Al Wafdeen camp, which is 20km far from Damascus City, and bombing of the camp, negatively impacted the |
2015-08-17 | View |
Power and water Return to Neirab after Seven Days CutIn Aleppo, the AGPS correspondent reported the return of Power and water to Al Nairab camp after being cut for a week, the reporter mentioned that power and water cut |
2015-08-17 | View |
Bombing at the Yarmouk Camp and a Charred Body was Found at his HomeYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees south of Syria was exposed to night bombing and a number of shells that targeted separate areas of the camp and led to only material |
2015-08-17 | View |
Six Palestinians Died in Syria, Including Five Members of One FamilyFive Palestinian refugees from one family, including two children died due to bombing that targeted Ein Alfija area in Damascus suburb on Friday. The victims are: Ahmed Mahmoud al-Khatib, his |
2015-08-17 | View |
The Regular Army Allows Husseneia Residents to Return Gradually to the Camp after 655 DaysSome Palestinian families returned back to Al Husaineyya camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus suburb, after being banned by the Regular Army and displaced for 655 days. According to multiple |
2015-08-17 | View |
The Italian Navy: at Least 40 Migrants Died in the Mediterranean SeeRouters reported that at least 40 migrants died after apparently getting trapped and suffocating in the water-logged hold of a fishing boat in the Mediterranean, the Italian navy said on |
2015-08-16 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp, Continuous Suffering for 837 DaysThe suffering of Palestinian refugees who fled Handarat camp 837 days ago is still continues, where they left their houses due to the control of the Syrian Opposition on their |
2015-08-16 | View |
A Mortar Shell Targets the House of a Palestinian Refugee in AleppoA mortar shell was dropped next to the home of the Palestinian refugee "Mahmoud Melhem" in Adhamiya district in Aleppo, resulting in material damage in the home, while the AGPS |
2015-08-16 | View |
A Palestinian Media Activist Dies Due to Previous Shelling at Daraa CampThe Palestinian media activist Tariq Ziad Khader, 29 years, from Daraa camp, also died in the bombing of the camp the day before yesterday. He is a reporter for one |
2015-08-16 | View |
A Palestinian Girl and her Mother Die due to Shelling at Muzareeb Town South of SyriaThe 3-year- Palestinian girl Ilaf Ammar Nassif and her 35-year-mother Aisha al-Sharif died after due to bombing targeted Muzeireeb town the day before yesterday, as well as the 40-year- Palestinian |
2015-08-16 | View |
Syrian Warplanes Target Deraa Camp and Muzareeb Compound with Rockets and Explosive BarrelsThe Syrian warplanes targeted Muzareeb town, which is located 10 km southwest of Deraa camp south of Syria, and inhabited with about 8,500 Palestinian Refugees, with two explosive barrels |
2015-08-15 | View |
Syrian Warplanes Target Deraa Camp and Muzareeb Compound with Rockets and Explosive BarrelsThe Syrian warplanes targeted Muzareeb town, which is located 10 km southwest of Deraa camp south of Syria, and inhabited with about 8,500 Palestinian Refugees, with two explosive barrels |
2015-08-15 | View |
A PFGC Member Dies due to Wounds at Zabadani AreaThe PFGC Condolence, on its website, the Palestinian refugee Hussein Jalal from Jaramana Camp, who died due to wounds he attained following an Israeli shelling at one of its locations |
2015-08-15 | View |
Two Palestinian Brothers from Yarmouk were Arrested in HamaIn the middle of Syria, members of the Regular Army checkpoint at Hama city arrested the two Palestinian brothers, Zeyd Emad Abu Baker and Mohammed Emad Abu Baker from Yarmouk |
2015-08-15 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Arrest a Palestinian Young man with Special Needs in AleppoIn Aleppo, Syrian security forces arrested a special needs Palestinian youth "Adham Mohammed Naji" 17-year-old from Neirab, while returning from his work in the city of Aleppo. The AGPS documented |
2015-08-14 | View |
Medical Centers in Yarmouk Call to Enter Medicine and Medical EquipmentThe "Medical Surgical Rescue Center" in Yarmouk appealed medical bodies, institutions, and doctors League to assume their responsibilities towards the besieged civilians in the Yarmouk refugee camp, as deaths increased |
2015-08-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Sit-in in Lebanon Rejecting UNRWA's DecisionsIn Lebanon, dozens of displaced Palestinians of Syria refugees in Lebanon participated in the sit-in, which the factions and the Palestinian popular and civil committees in Lebanon called for it |
2015-08-14 | View |
After More than 2974 Victims, Fatah Movement Re-opens its Offices in DamascusPalestinian media reported that Fatah movement (the storm) re-opened its offices in Damascus, after a break that lasted for more than 32 years, after the Syrian regime approval to the |
2015-08-14 | View |
Syrian Warplanes Launch 12 Raids at Daraa Camp and its VicinityHeavy shelling targeted Daraa camp and Alsad road adjacent to the camp, in the early hours of yesterday morning, where the Syrian warplanes launched 12 raids on the two regions |
2015-08-14 | View |
A Sit-in In Tripoli Against UNRWA's Reduction of ServicesThe Palestinian refugees in Lebanon carried out a sit-in in front of the main center of UNRWA at Tripoli north of Lebanon protesting on the UNRWA services reduction to the |
2015-08-13 | View |
Artillery Shelling and Combing by the Syrian Army at the Vicinity of Khan AL Shieh CampIn Damascus suburb, mortar shell landed yesterday on the vicinity of Saed Street in the western part of Khan Al Shieh camp, while artillery fire and machine guns targeted and |
2015-08-13 | View |
Shelling and Clashes in YarmoukA number of mortar shells targeted different parts of the Yarmouk camp, and resulted in only material damages, coincided with clashes described as violent between the regular army alongside PFGC |
2015-08-13 | View |
After Appeals, the Lebanese Army Releases Palestinian Syrians who are Detained Two Days ago in TripoliThe Lebanese Army released the detained Palestinians of Syria families, who are 20 people, after the appeals of their relatives to the concerned sides and the Palestinian and humanitarian organizations |
2015-08-13 | View |
5 Palestinian Victims Died in Syria, Including Two Brothers Died due to TortureThe two brothers, "Ibrahim and Ayman Khazaee" from Yarmouk-Alorouba Street died under torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime, after being detained for about more than a year and |
2015-08-13 | View |
A Palestinian family in a Prison at the Turkish city of Antakya Appeals Concerned for their releaseA Palestinian Syrian family has appealed humanitarian organizations and the Palestinian and the Swedish Embassy, in order to release them from a prison in the Turkish city of Antakya, while |
2015-08-12 | View |
Clashes on Palestine Street in the Center of the Yarmouk Refugee CampIn the south of the capital Damascus, violent clashes broke out on Tuesday night on the Yarmouk Municipality axis in Palestine Street, between Palestinian armed groups and groups affiliated to |
2015-08-12 | View |
Three Palestinians Die after Clashes in Different Parts of SyriaThree Palestinians died after participating fighting in different parts of Syria, where the 18-year-Palestinian young man, "Ahmed Mwafaq Sersawi" from Daraa camp southern Syria died during participation fighting in armed |
2015-08-12 | View |
Heavy Shelling Targets Daraa Camp.Artillery fire and a number of shells targeted different parts at Daraa camp and led to many injuries among civilians and destruction to houses, as our correspondent confirmed that the |
2015-08-12 | View |
Shelling Targets Alaedein Camp Results in a Victim and InjuriesMeanwhile, two mortar shells targeted the sides of Alaedein camp at the eastern neighborhood of the camp (Ikrima neighborhood and Sham road) at exactly 4:30 pm yesterday afternoon, which led |
2015-08-12 | View |
Violent Clashes in Yarmouk and Continuation of Activities of "Save the Besieged Yarmouk Camp "Violent clashes broke out on several contact lines in Yarmouk, south of the Syrian capital Damascus, yesterday between the Syrian army alongside groups loyal to it and armed opposition groups |
2015-08-11 | View |
A Palestinian Young Woman Died and Tens of Injuries and Detainees by the Turkish ArmyMeanwhile, the 17-year- Palestinian refugee "Raghad Mohammed Saleh Aboud" died, while her father and dozens of Palestinians and Syrians were injured by the Turkish army fire while trying to cross |
2015-08-11 | View |
8 Palestinian Victims Died Due to the ongoing Conflict in Syria, Including 3 drownedThe three Palestinian refugees, "Hamid Nassif Almisawi" 70 years, and his wife "Azra Almisawi" 65 years, and "Khaldia Kamal Saied Subaihi," 25 years, died due to shelling that targeted |
2015-08-11 | View |
A New Massacre against the Palestinian Refugees in Muzareeb Town South of SyriaSyrian warplanes dropped a number of rockets at the town of Muzeireeb which is located just ten kilometers to the north-west of Daraa city southern Syria, home to about 8 |
2015-08-11 | View |
AGPS and PRC Issue the Documentary Report of the Palestinians of Syria Situation during the First Half of 2015Under the title "The Palestinians of Syria, Bloody Diary and Unheard Screaming," the AGPS in cooperation with PRC in London issued this morning the documentary report of the situation |
2015-08-11 | View |
Residents of Handarat Camp in Aleppo are Still SufferingThe suffering of the Palestinian refugees of Handarat camp, who left since 829 days respectively due to the control of the Opposition on their camp, continues. The residents of the |
2015-08-10 | View |
A RPLA Member Dies during Clashes in Adraa- Damascus SuburbThe First Lieutenant "Mohamed Khair HAlawa," a PLA officer, died after violent clashes in the town of Adra Sin Damascus suburb after groups of the Syrian armed opposition attacked |
2015-08-10 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Nairab Camp Sank in GermanyThe refugee "Mohammed Sweid" from Nairab camp died after drowning in a lake in Germany. It is worth mentioning that the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced earlier that |
2015-08-10 | View |
Shelling Targets the Yarmouk camp.Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees was exposed to bombing with number of shells that targeted separate areas of the camp. The shells didn’t lead to casualties. The residents of Yarmouk |
2015-08-10 | View |
Two Girls injured due to a Shell was dropped on their House in AleppoTwo female children Jana and Judi Rafi Rafi from Al Nairab camp were injured due to mortar shells that targeted their house in Aleppo, and they were transferred to a |
2015-08-10 | View |
Jordanian Authorities Forcibly Deport Two Palestinian Families, who Fled the War, to Syria"Everyone will face the same fate," these were the words of the Jordanian security members for two Palestinian Syrian families after being deported to the Syrian territory, while they |
2015-08-09 | View |
Sporadic Clashes in the Yarmouk Camp South of DamascusSporadic clashes broke out in the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus between the regular army alongside groups of the PFGC and groups affiliated to ISIS and Al Nusra. Clashes broke |
2015-08-09 | View |
A Resident of the Yarmouk Camp Dies due to Torture in the Syrian PrisonsThe Palestinian young man, "Mohammed Manhal Abu Hassan" (17 years) from the Yarmouk camp died due to torture in the Syrian regime's prisons, while the Syrian Security forces delivered |
2015-08-09 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies Due to Wounds he Attained in a Previous Shelling at Daraa CampThe Palestinian refugee "Riad Hamdan Alfuhaili" known as Hamada from Daraa Camp died due to wounds after being injured by shrapnel from an explosive barrel that targeted the camp three |
2015-08-09 | View |
After Harassing a Girl, Members of Khan Dannon Checkpoint Threaten to Burn a Group of Youth who defended herThe AGPS correspondent in Khan Danon camp in Damascus suburb reported that a severe fight took place between several young people and members of the regular army checkpoint, after a |
2015-08-09 | View |
A Palestinian Baby Dies in Yarmouk due to Siege and Lack of Medical CareThe 6-month-baby girl, Fatma Alhussein from the besieged Yarmouk camp died due to siege and lack of medicine and medical care, raising the number of siege victims from Yarmouk to |
2015-08-08 | View |
Jaundice and Typhoid Threaten the Lives of the Yarmouk Besieged ResidentsِِActivists inside the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus insured the spread of Typhoid and Jaundice inside the besieged camp especially amongst children. It is referred that the danger |
2015-08-08 | View |
Residents of Khan Al Shieh Camp Complain Lack of Medical Services and Close of Roads Connecting with Damascusresidents of Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugee complain of severe shortage of medical services, where there is just one UNRWA clinic in the camp, and it provides simple |
2015-08-08 | View |
Dozens of Palestinians and Syrians are Victims for Scams in the Turkish City of MarcinDozens of Palestinian and Syrian refugees were victims of the human traffickers’ greed at Mersin City in Turkey. The residents said to the AGPS correspondent that they were victims to |
2015-08-07 | View |
Amnesty Calls to Expand Access Services to EuropeAmnesty International said, "The European governments must make greater efforts to ensure safe and legal ways for people who need protection to enter the EU, rather than put the lives |
2015-08-07 | View |
Italian Coast Guards Announce the Sank of a Boat was Carrying Immigrants Launched from LibyaItalian Coast Guard announced on Wednesday that a fishing boat was carrying at least hundreds of migrants capsized off Libya, while they recovered about hundred survivors from the water immediately |
2015-08-07 | View |
Shelling at Yarmouk and Residents Demand to Left the SiegeHeavy shelling with mortars targeted the Yarmouk camp on Wednesday night, where the shells landed in different areas, causing significant material damage to civilian homes, as there were no reports |
2015-08-07 | View |
The Turkish Refugee Protection Authority Allows the Palestinians of Syria in Turkey to Obtain Protection CardThe AGPS received a copy of a decision issued by the Turkish Refugee Protection Authority of the Immigration Department in the Turkish Ministry of Interior. The decision states equality of |
2015-08-07 | View |
Lebanese General Security Allows Palestinian Syrian and Syrian Refugees to Regularize their Situation at Border PortsDirectorate General of Lebanese Public Security called all Palestinian Syrian and Syrian refugees to regularize their legal status at border crossing points and to pay fees imposed on them. A |
2015-08-06 | View |
A Resident of Neirab Camp Injured with Shell Shrapnel on Al Sabeel Neighborhood in AleppoOur correspondent in Aleppo reported news about the injury of the Palestinian refugee "Ibrahim Cetane" From Nairab camp with shell shrapnel that was dropped on Alsabeel area in Aleppo, and |
2015-08-06 | View |
Residents of Al Aedein Camp in Homs: Iron Fence Cut the Bonds of Family Relationships and Divided the Camp into Two PartsResidents of Al Aedein camp in Homs suffer of difficulties and obstacles in communication with their relatives after that the Syrian security set up an iron fence separates neighborhoods of |
2015-08-06 | View |
52 Palestinian Female Detainees in the Syrian Prisons, and 37 others Missed in and outside of SyriaThe AGPS documentation team announced that the number of Palestinian female detainees in the prisons of the Syrian regime since the beginning of the ongoing war in Syria till the |
2015-08-06 | View |
AGPS Issues the English Version of the report "Yarmouk Camp, the Full Truth"The AGPS issued the English version of the report "Yarmouk Camp, the Full Truth" this morning. This research monitors the most important events suffered by the Yarmouk refugee camp, for |
2015-08-06 | View |
Stifling Living Conditions at Jaramana Camp Force Youth to Search for Difficult ChoicesIn the capital of Damascus, residents of Jaramana camp are suffering of worsening economic crises, namely homes rent and increase in demand, prompting them to live in stifling conditions and |
2015-08-05 | View |
New Governmental Promises to Begin the Return of Residents to Hosseinieh Area in Damascus SuburbMedia sources close to the Syrian regime reported that the Syrian National Reconciliation Minister Ali Haidar confirmed that the return trip to Husseneia area in Damascus suburb will begin next |
2015-08-05 | View |
Shelling at Yarmouk Camp and Institutions End Hygiene CampaignA missile was dropped at the vicinity of Rija Square in the Yarmouk camp, while violent clashes broke out between the regular army and armed opposition groups inside the camp |
2015-08-05 | View |
The AGPS Monitors the Most Prominent Difficulties Faced by the New Palestinian Refugees in EuropeThe AGPS monitored some of the biggest difficulties facing the new Palestinian Syrian refugees in Europe, namely: Forcing them to fingerprint in one of the European traffic countries such as |
2015-08-05 | View |
Syrian Security Continues to Arrest Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees, Including Infants, Children, Women and Elderly PeopleSyrian security services continue to arrest more than 1,000 Palestinian refugees detained in its jails, including children, women, elderly, brothers, fathers, sons, and entire families; hundreds of them died |
2015-08-05 | View |
UNRWA: International Community is Responsible for Providing Aid for Palestinian Refugees and there is No Decision to Postpone the School YearDeputy commissioner of UNRWA, Sandra Mitchell, said on Monday morning, that "any decision to postpone the new school year is not taken yet, and that decision would only issue by |
2015-08-04 | View |
Severe Crises Faced by Palestinian refugees Southern SyriaNecessities of life are completely absent from Daraa province in general and Daraa camp, Muzareeb compound, and Gellin in particular, where water and electricity for those areas are still cut |
2015-08-04 | View |
Regular Army Continues to Close Qudseia Area, Home to Hundreds of Palestinian Syrian FamiliesTurning to Qudseia area in Damascus suburb, where regime forces allowed yesterday to enter amounts of flour and vegetables, while those forces continue to close the town since July 23 |
2015-08-04 | View |
Shelling Targets Surrounding Farms of Khan Al Shieh CampArtillery shelling targeted the surrounding farms of Khan Al Shieh camp, Al Salam Highway yesterday, where four shells targeted the area, which caused a state of tension and confusion among |
2015-08-04 | View |
ISIS Executes a Relief Activist from Yarmouk by ShootingSocial media pages, which concern about transporting Yarmouk news, shared news about ISIS execution of the activist relief "Iyad Ayoub" from the Yarmouk camp who was shot dead after being |
2015-08-04 | View |
The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria Issues the English Version of its Report 'Statistics of Palestinian Victims till June 2015'London | 2-8-2015 The AGPS Issued the English version of its documentary report entitled 'Statistics of Palestinian Victims till June 2015' this morning. The report documents 2910 Palestinian Syrian |
2015-08-03 | View |
Children of Yarmouk and Khan Al Shieh Camps Show Solidarity with the Martyr Child Ali DawabshehChildren of Yarmouk and Khan Al Shieh camps organized a solidarity vigil with the Palestine children condemning the heinous crime which claimed the lives of the Palestinian baby Ali Dawabsheh |
2015-08-03 | View |
Violent Clashes in the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbIn Damascus suburb, where clashes broke out in the vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp between the Syrian armed opposition groups and the Syrian regular army because of the regular |
2015-08-03 | View |
Indirect Calls Between "ISIS" and "Al-Nusra Front" and the Syrian regime through the Palestinian Liberation OrganizationSporadic clashes still continuous in Yarmouk between Palestinian armed groups and ISIS alongside Al-Nusra Front, causing no significant progress for both sides. Meanwhile, ISIS still controls 60% of the camp |
2015-08-03 | View |
40 Palestinian Refugees Died during August 2015 in SyriaThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that "40" Palestinian refugees died during July 2015, including "16" refugees died due to gunshot, "4" refugees died due to torture in the |
2015-08-03 | View |
Two Members of Pro- Regime Al Quds Palestinian Brigade Injured in AleppoIn Aleppo also, two members of al-Quds Brigade pro-Syrian regime from Neirab camp in Aleppo were injured during clashes between the Syrian armed opposition and Brigade near (family House) in |
2015-08-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugee Female Injured during her Return to Neirab Camp in AleppoIn Aleppo, the Palestinian young woman «Aya Majid» 21-year-old from Neirab in Aleppo was injured in the Amiriya district while returning from the city of Aleppo, which is witnessing clashes |
2015-08-02 | View |
Regular Army Targets the Only Road for Khan Al Shieh ResidentsHeavy machine guns of the Syrian army targeted Zakia Khan Al Shieh road, which is the only road linking Khan Al Shieh camp with the surrounding areas, amid the closure |
2015-08-02 | View |
Beating, Shabeh, and Boiled Water… a Palestinian Refugee Talks about Torture Means in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeDocumentation of Detainees and Missing Palestinians Center in Syria published a new testimony about detention and torture in the branches of the security and intelligence services of the Syrian regime |
2015-08-02 | View |
Heavy Shelling Targets DEraa Camp Resulted in Massive DestructionHeavy shelling with rockets and mortar shells targeted Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees southern Syria, while the AGPS reporter confirmed that the camp was targeted in the early morning hours |
2015-08-01 | View |
A Sit-in in Beirut Protesting the Reduction of UNRWA ServicesDozens of Palestinians of Syria and Lebanon refugees' families organized a sit in front of UNRWA's office in the Lebanese capital Beirut, to protest against the reduction of its |
2015-08-01 | View |
Shelling Targets the Vicinity of Jaramana Camp in Damascus SuburbPeople of Jaramana camp, which is located eight kilometers from the Syrian capital, Damascus, the road to Damascus International airport, are living a state of tension caused by sounds of |
2015-08-01 | View |
Bread Crisis in Muzeireeb Town and Bombing Targets its VicinitySyrian warplanes dropped several explosive barrels on the outskirts of Muzareeb town southern Syria, causing a state of fear and panic among residents, who are living in a state of |
2015-07-31 | View |
A Member of PFGC Dies in Syria, And • A Palestinian Refugee Dies during Participation in the War in Syria.Khalid Mustafa Halabi, a member of PFGC died during clashes in the Yarmouk Camp, while a website close to the Syrian Army announced the death of the young man Ibrahem |
2015-07-31 | View |
Calls for Sit-in in Beirut to Protest the Reduction of UNRWA ServicesPopular Committees and Palestinian institutions and forces in Lebanon called the Palestinian refugees to participate in the vigil that will be held on Friday in front of the headquarters of |
2015-07-31 | View |
The AGPS: Yarmouk is Still Besieged and the UN's Decision of Removing it from the List of Besieged Areas is A Wrong DecisionThe AGPS confirmed, in a press release posted on its website yesterday, that the strict siege imposed on the Yarmouk residents is still continue and there has been no change |
2015-07-31 | View |
AGPS Press Statement about UN's Decision of Removing the Yarmouk Camp from the List of Besieged AreasThe AGPS confirms that the strict siege imposed on the Yarmouk residents is still continuous and there has been no change. Residents of the camp are still prevented from |
2015-07-31 | View |
Syrian Security Continues to Arrest Ten Palestinian Refugees from the Same FamilySyrian security services continue to arrest ten Palestinian refugees from the same family since 12- 6-2013. They are: Mahira Mohammed Amayri, Hadeel Mahmoud Amayri, Aseel Mahmoud Amayri, Wedad Mahmoud Amayri |
2015-07-30 | View |
Power Cut and High Temperatures Deepen the Suffering of khan Dannon ResidentsIn the meantime, continued power cuts for long hours and the wave of high temperature in Syria have deepened the suffering of Khan Dannon Residents in Damascus suburb, who suffer |
2015-07-30 | View |
The Migration of Nairab Camp's Doctors Negatively Affects Health RealityTurning to northern Syria, Nairab camp in Aleppo suffers of the migration of its citizens, especially doctors and medical personnel working in the camp from all disciplines, where the number |
2015-07-30 | View |
Syrian Opposition Groups Close All Roads between Yarmouk and Yelda, and Keep a Humanitarian CorridorYalda checkpoint of the Syrian armed opposition groups closed the road between Yarmouk camp and Yalda area after disagreements between ISIS alongside Al Nusra in the Yarmouk camp and armed |
2015-07-30 | View |
For the Sixth Consecutive Day, the Regular Army Closes Qudsaya Town Inhabited by Thousands of PalestiniansThe regular army forces continue to close all entrances and exits of Qudsaya and Al Hama towns in Damascus suburb due to the kidnapping of one of its members by |
2015-07-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Sit-in in front of the UNRWA office in Burj el-Barajneh CampIn Lebanon, dozens of Palestinian Syrian and Lebanese families carried out sit in front of the UNRWA Director's Office in Burj el-Barajneh camp in Beirut. The protestors expressed their |
2015-07-29 | View |
Exacerbated Suffering for Sbeineh Residents because of the Regular Army Continued Prevention of Returning to their HomesRegular army and some Palestinian groups continue to prevent people of Sbeineh camp to return to their homes for 618days after being forced to leave because of the violent clashes |
2015-07-29 | View |
Warplanes Target Daraa Camp with an Explosive BarrelSyrian aircraft dropped an explosive barrel at Daraa camp south of Syria yesterday, resulted in a number of civilian casualties, accompanied by heavy shelling of adjacent areas and towns. The |
2015-07-29 | View |
Shelling at Khan Al Shieh Camp Resulted in Two Victims and a Number of InjuriesMissile strike targeted Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb on Tuesday night at Al Saed Street; killing two victims were a woman and a child, and a number of |
2015-07-29 | View |
High Temperatures Hits a Number of children of Neirab CampIn Aleppo, where a number of the children of the camp suffered of fatigue as a result of high temperatures and exposure to the sun, and they were taken for |
2015-07-28 | View |
Residents of Al Aedein Camp in Hama Suffer of deteriorated Security and Worsening Economic CrisisResidents of Al Aedein camp in Hama, who receive a large number of displaced families from various camps and cities of Damascus, Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, Deirez-Zor, Raqqa, Daraa, and Latakia |
2015-07-28 | View |
Palestinians in Syria in Lebanon Sit-in to Protest Against UNRWA Cuts of ServicesIn the context of an escalation of protests against the decisions of UNRWA that stated reducing their services provided to Palestinian refugees, hundreds of residents from Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian |
2015-07-28 | View |
Missile Strike on the Yarmouk Camp.Rocket shelling targeted Yarmouk camp and resulted in destruction of civilian houses, coincided with violent clashes between the regular army alongside affiliated groups and Al Nusra Front. This come with |
2015-07-28 | View |
Security Tightening and Dire Humanitarian Conditions Reduce the Number of Palestinian Refugees in Cyber City Camp in JordanGreat security tightening, bad humanitarian conditions, ill-treatment, and degrading media blackout on their suffering, led to reduce the numbers of Palestinian Syrian refugees who are in Cyber City camp in |
2015-07-28 | View |
Unprecedented Security Tension on the Syrian-Turkish border, amid Warnings from SmugglingThe Turkish army stressed the security procedures along the border, while activists documented many cases of shooting against civilians who were trying to reach Turkish territory. The General Authority for |
2015-07-27 | View |
Turkish Coast Guard Saves about 56 Refugees from Drowning; Most of them are PalestiniansActivists confirmed to the AGPS that the Turkish Coast Guards rescued a rubber boat was carrying about 56 refugees, mostly Palestinians, after being intercepted by the Greek Coast guards, who |
2015-07-27 | View |
Tense Security Situation Increases the Suffering Al Wafedeen ResidentsThe deteriorating security situation in the areas and towns adjacent to Al Wafedeen camp, which is 20 kilometers away from the capital Damascus, and bombed every now and then, impact |
2015-07-27 | View |
Bombing at Khan Al Shieh CampA mortar shell targeted a house in Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb yesterday, while our correspondent reported that there are casualties among civilians. The regular army is still |
2015-07-27 | View |
Unknown Group Assassinates a Relief Activist of Yarmouk in Yelda TownUnknown armed group assassinated an activist, "Abu Diya Emara from Yarmouk while he was in Yalda town where he was buried. Meanwhile, the unknown group who assassinated him is unknown |
2015-07-27 | View |
Al Wafaa Convoy (13) Distributes Some Aid to Palestinians of Syria in LebanonAlwafaa Convoy (13) visited a number of Palestinian families displaced from Syria, and who lives in the two Lebanese cities of Majdal Anjar and Kamid Al Louz. The convoy distributed |
2015-07-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Gaza Complain of Poor Conditions and Lack of RecognitionThe AGPS received dozens of complaints from Palestinians of Syria in Gaza, complaining about the marginalization of their demands, and not to meet the reconciliation government and UNRWA obligations towards |
2015-07-26 | View |
Accusations to Jordanian Army for Preventing the Entry of injuries of Daraa Camp for TreatmentIn the south of Syria where a number of activists and residents of Daraa camp accused the Jordanian army to prevent the entry of wounded people, including children and women |
2015-07-26 | View |
Tighten Security Procedures in Al Aedein Camp in HomsTurning to Homs, where residents of Al Aedein camp complain of harassment practiced by the detachment members of the Syrian security against them after the arrests and prosecution by the |
2015-07-26 | View |
A Group of High School Students Leave Yarmouk for Performing Official Exams for Supplementary SessionA group of high school students have left Yarmouk camp for the performance of official examinations supplementary session, where the National Commission inside the camp completed arrangements for that. For |
2015-07-26 | View |
At Following the Spread of Typhoid and Jaundice in Yarmouk, Calls for Entering Vaccines and Medicines at Soon as PossibleA number of medical staff and residents of Yarmouk appealed international humanitarian organizations, PLO, and Palestinian factions to work for entering typhoid and jaundice special medicine to the camp south |
2015-07-26 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies Due to Torture in the Syrian PrisonsThe Palestinian refugee «Ahmed Issa Hamada» from Yarmouk died due to torture in the Syrian prisons, where his wife was informed with his death when she went to ask about |
2015-07-25 | View |
Jaundice and Typhoid Spread in YarmoukMedical sources said, "The numbers of jaundice and typhoid cases among children, women, and the elderly have recently risen in Yarmouk, due to malnutrition and lack of health care and |
2015-07-25 | View |
General Authority for Palestinian Refugee Affairs of the Syrian Opposition Warns Palestinians of Syria of Approaching the Turkish Border near Kilis in the Coming DaysGeneral Authority for Palestinian Refugee Affairs of the Syrian temporary government of the Syrian opposition demanded the Palestinians of Syria to stop going through what it called "overland smuggling ports" |
2015-07-25 | View |
Agencies: 40 Migrants Died after their Boat Drowned off the Libyan ShoresSome news agencies shared information about the sinking of about 40 migrants, following the sinking of a rubber boat off the Libyan coast on Wednesday. According to the agencies, the |
2015-07-25 | View |
Saving (370) Palestinian and Syrian Refugee Immigrants Near ItalyAn Irish battleships saved (370)Palestinian, Syrian, and other nationalities migrants who were on board a "death boat" heading from Libya to Italy, and among refugees (75) women and 15 children |
2015-07-24 | View |
Activists Demand Turkish Presidency and Government, PLO, Hamas, and General Authority for Refugees to Work for Ending the Suffering of Displaced Palestinians of Syria in TurkeyA group of human rights activists under the name of team "documenting violations against the Palestinians around the world," issued a press release calling many official and human rights |
2015-07-24 | View |
News of Pushing the PLA in Zabadani Battles at Damascus SuburbWebsite pages close to the regular army shared photographs of what it described as the participation of the PLA in fighting alongside the Syrian regular army forces in their battles |
2015-07-24 | View |
Regular Army Closes Qusdeia Town in Damascus SuburbThe Syrian army and security forces closed all entrances and exits of Qudseia and Al Hama cities in Damascus suburb without exception for pedestrians and cars. Media sources close to |
2015-07-24 | View |
At Least 4 Victims, Most of them are Children, Died due to the Regular Army Shelling at Daraa CampHeavy shelling targeted Daraa camp yesterday evening and led to at least four victims, mostly children in addition to a large number of wounded, and the destruction of property. According |
2015-07-24 | View |
Two Palestinian Syrians Grant Silver and Bronze Medals at the World Olympiad of Mathematics in ThailandTwo Palestinian refugees from Aleppo city scored the second and third level at the World Olympiad of Mathematics in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where the young «Sami Habib Rahma» granted silver |
2015-07-23 | View |
Continuous Detention of Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees, Including Children, Women, and ElderlySyrian security forces continue to arrest hundreds of Palestinian refugees in its jails, including children, women, and elderly, brothers, fathers, sons, and entire families, in addition to hundreds of them |
2015-07-23 | View |
A State of Instability and Insecurity Faced by Residents of Neirab in AleppoIn Aleppo, Nairab camp is witnessing a state of instability and safety due to the deteriorating security situation in the surrounding areas, and the participation of some of its residents |
2015-07-23 | View |
Violent clashes and battles continue in the Yarmouk campViolent clashes and battles continue in the Yarmouk camp south of Damascus on Wednesday night between ISIS alongside Nusra and the regular army alongside Palestinian factions. Clashes concentrated on several |
2015-07-23 | View |
Residents of Muzareeb Complain of Relief Scarcity and Harassments of UNRWA EmployersTurning to the south of Syria, where residents of Muzareeb camp complain of a series of insults and various methods of humiliation by UNRWA staff on the one hand, and |
2015-07-23 | View |
43 Palestinian Refugees from Handarat Camp Died since the Beginning of War in SyriaIn Hndarat camp, the number of victims in has reached "43" victims, including three women, while the AGPS monitoring and documentation team said that victims died as a result of |
2015-07-22 | View |
46 Victims Died in the Yarmouk Camp since the Storming of ISIS early April 2015The AGPS documented (46) victims from the Yarmouk refugee camp during April and since the storming of ISIS. As a result of the dire circumstances experienced by residents, the elderly |
2015-07-22 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Die in Syria, one of them due to TortureThe Palestinian refugee Naseem Muhammad Munawar from Yarmouk died due to torture in Syrian prisons after being arrested for more than three years, where his family was informed with his |
2015-07-22 | View |
A Mortar Shell Fell on the Yarmouk CampA mortar shell was dropped beside Halawa Hospital in Yarmouk causing no casualties, while witnesses reported that there is a foul smell emitted after the fall of the shell, passers-by |
2015-07-22 | View |
Slovakia Continues to Arrest Palestinian Syrian Refugees and Hungary Insists to forcibly take their Asylum FingerprintSlovak authorities continue to arrest a number of Palestinian Syrian refugees from Nairab and Yarmouk camps on charges of entering the country illegally, while the AGPS previously received a letter |
2015-07-22 | View |
Continued Suffering of Sbeineh Residents after being Prevented from Returning to their HomesRegular army continues to prevent Palestinian refugees from Sbeina camp from returning to their homes, where they live a harsh humanitarian conditions because of the continued displacement for 610 days |
2015-07-21 | View |
A Member of the Regular Army Checkpoint was Stabbed in Khan DannunThe AGPS correspondent reported news of a young man from Khan Dannon camp, who is pro-Syrian Regime, stabbed one of the regular army checkpoints member; according to the reporter that |
2015-07-21 | View |
Clashes in Yarmouk and the Syrian Opposition Forces in Yalda Prevent the Entry of FoodIn the south of the Syrian capital, Damascus, violent clashes broke out between Palestinian armed groups and ISIS alongside Al Nusra Front, where clashes were concentrated in the Court area |
2015-07-21 | View |
Victims and Wounded due to Shelling at Daraa camp and Muzeireeb Town with Explosive Barrels and MissilesThe regular army targeted Daraa Camp and Tareiq Al-sad neighborhood with Grad rockets, which resulted in number of victims and injuries among civilians, as well as massive destruction in houses |
2015-07-21 | View |
Turkey Deports Number of Palestinian Families to Syria, and its Coast Guards Suspend 182 Migrants Tried to Cross to GreeceActivists accused the Turkish military of violating international laws and norms to prohibit the deportation of anyone to a country where they would be at risk of serious human rights |
2015-07-21 | View |
Recreational Activities for Children of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbIn Damascus suburb, Hemma Youth Group organized many recreational activities for Khan AL Shieh children, where activities included recreational shows in addition to some games, which aims to alleviate the |
2015-07-20 | View |
Global Relief and Charity Organization Launch "Basmat Eid" Project in the Town of YaldaWorld Relief Organization in cooperation with Charity Organization for the Relief of Palestinian people launched "Basmat Eid" project through distribution of games and gifts to children of Yarmouk who are |
2015-07-20 | View |
The joy of Eid al-Fitr is Absent among Palestinians of Syria in LebanonHappiness of Eid al-Fitr is absent among Palestinian refugees of Syria in Lebanon; they live continuous suffering, grief, and pain because of abandoning their homes and the loss of their |
2015-07-20 | View |
High Rents of Houses Add Economic Burdens on the Palestinians of SyriaPeople are suffering from harsh living conditions, where they were dispersed to neighboring areas and were forced to rent houses with high amounts, increasing the economic burden in the absence |
2015-07-20 | View |
Regular Army Still Prevent Residents of Husseneia Camp of Returning to their Homes for 631 Days RespectivelySyrian regular army continues preventing and procrastinating the return of Husseinia residents to their homes for (631) days respectively despite their complete control of the camp since October 17, 2013 |
2015-07-20 | View |
Shelling, Clashes, then Torture to Death are the First Reasons of Killing Palestinian Refugees in SyriaThe AGPS documented statistics on the actionpal.org.uk website refer that bombing is the first cause which led to victims amongst the Palestinians of Syria refugees. Bombing led to |
2015-07-19 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Arrest Two Refugees from Al Aedein Camp in HomsThe Syrian security forces arrested two Palestinian refugees from Al Aedein camp in Homs; they are: the young man Ubada Hussein Fedda who was arrested on 12/7/2015 while travelling in |
2015-07-19 | View |
Bombing at Neighboring Towns of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbWarplanes dropped explosive barrels at the surrounding farms of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, while tanks located inside the regiment (137) targeted Zakya - KhanAl Shieh roadwith a |
2015-07-19 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies During Clashes in Salah al-Din Neighborhood in AleppoThe Palestinian young man Firas Mousa Emara, 29 years from Nairab camp died due to explosion of a landmine that was planted in Salah al-Din neighborhood in Aleppo; which is |
2015-07-19 | View |
All Neighboring Countries Hinder the Palestinians of Syria Entry to its TerritoriesSurrounding towns of Syria are still preventing the entry of Palestinian Syrian refugees into its territory, in spite of the poor security situation in Syria, making refugees fleeing from the |
2015-07-19 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinian Families at Western Ghouta in Damascus Suburb Suffer of Siege at the First Day of Eid al-FitrAt least "250" Palestinian families are distributed over neighborhoods of Zamalka, Haza, and Hamourya spent the first day of Eid al-Fitr amid severe suffering from acute food shortages because of |
2015-07-18 | View |
A March and a Visit to the Martyrs' Cemetery in the Yarmouk Camp in the First Day of Eid al-Fitr.A march was carried out at the streets of the Yarmouk camp yesterday morning, with the participation of the rest of residents; the participants raise banners and slogans condemning the |
2015-07-18 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Arrest a Palestinian Family from Jaramana Camp in Damascus SuburbِActivists confirmed to the AGPS that members of the Syrian security forces raided the house of Derbas family and captured each of: the young man Bilal Derbas, 45 years, his |
2015-07-18 | View |
Turkish Coast Guard Rescues 240 Migrants in the Aegean Sea while Trying to Reach GreeceTurkish news agency "Anatolia" reported that the Turkish Coast Guard was able to rescue 240 illegal immigrants off the coast of the states of Aidan and Jnaq Castle, during their |
2015-07-17 | View |
Wounded and Massive Destruction in Daraa Camp Due to Explosive Barrels and Cluster BombsMassive destruction of buildings and property at Daraa Camp following the bombing with explosive barrels and cluster bombs that targeted the camp the day before yesterday. Meanwhile, the Syrian warplanes |
2015-07-17 | View |
An Explosive Bomb in Muzeireeb Town without InjuriesAn explosive bomb exploded at dawn yesterday, in front of a house in Muzareeb town resulted in a state of panic among residents, according to activists, unidentified group planted an |
2015-07-17 | View |
A Palestinian refugee Dies Due to Explosive Barrels in the Yarmouk CampThe Palestinian refugee Mohammed Mahmoud Shaker, Abu Qasem, Died the day before yesterday due to wounded he attained following the heavy shelling with explosive barrels that targeted the Yarmouk camp |
2015-07-17 | View |
The AGPS: at Least 63 Palestinian Child Died due to Siege and Shelling at the Yarmouk CampThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team confirmed that it documented yesterday the data of 63 Palestinian children who were killed due to bombing and siege on the Yarmouk Camp in |
2015-07-17 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Sit-in in Tire City against Cuts of UNRWA ServicesIn light of escalating their protests against the UNRWA decisions to reduce the financial aids to the Palestinian refugees, dozens of camps' residents of the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon |
2015-07-16 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee was Arrested while Leaving Yarmouk Camp, Despite Obtaining a Security ApprovalSyrian regime forces arrested the Palestinian young man Mahmoud Azeema on Bait Sahem checkpoint while he was getting out of Yarmouk camp though he had a permit from the Syrian |
2015-07-16 | View |
Deteriorating Security Situation Forces Residents of Neirab to MigrationAt Aleppo, it was recently noticed that the number of Palestinian families who left Al Nairab camp to Turkey in order to migrate illegally to European countries due to the |
2015-07-16 | View |
Explosive Barrels at Yarmouk.In the south of the Syrian capital Damascus, helicopters dropped a number of explosive barrels on the Yarmouk refugee camp, resulting in a number of injuries among civilians, as well |
2015-07-16 | View |
Rockets and Mortars at Khan Al Shieh Camp.Five wounded at least including a mother and three children were injured by rocket fire and mortar shells that targeted Khan AL Shieh camp in Damascus suburb yesterday. The shelling |
2015-07-16 | View |
55 Palestinians were Killed outside Syria until the End of Last JuneThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that it documented the names of 55 Palestinian refugees who died out side Syria, including 15 refugees in Egypt, 6 refugees in Malta |
2015-07-15 | View |
Security Tightening and Fear of Arrest Force Residents of Al Raml Camp to MigrateIn the northwest of Syria, people of Al Raml camp in Latakia are complaining of continued raids and arrests campaigns carried out by the Syrian security services between now and |
2015-07-15 | View |
Clashes and Bombing at the Surrounding Areas of Khan Al Shieh CampHeavy shelling, targeted the adjacent areas and farms of Khan Al Shieh camp on Tuesday night, coincided with clashes between the Syrian armed opposition forces, and the regime forces backed |
2015-07-15 | View |
Syrian Security Services Continue Arresting Palestinian Medical Cadres in Charges of Helping InjuriesSyrian security forces continue to arrest a group of Palestinian medical staff and keep reticent about their fate, as a number of them died due to torture in its jails |
2015-07-15 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Western Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampIn Damascus, where heavy shelling with two explosive barrels targeted the adjacent areas of Khan Al Shieh camp, which is located 40 kilometers southwest of the capital Damascus. Residents |
2015-07-14 | View |
Shelling and Clashes in the Yarmouk Refugee Camp.A number of shells and bombing targeted different places of the Yarmouk camp, which resulted in only material damages, coincided with clashes between Palestinian armed groups and ISIS alongside Al |
2015-07-14 | View |
Helicopters Target Daraa Camp with a Number of Explosive BarrelsWarplanes bombed Daraa camp southern Syria with a number of explosive barrels, resulting in massive destruction of buildings and property. Moreover, the AGPS correspondent confirmed that the bombing targeted Al-Hussein |
2015-07-14 | View |
A Child Dies by Shelling at the Yarmouk CampThe child "Samir Said Adra" from the Yarmouk camp died due to wounds he attained by the bombing of the Yarmouk camp. |
2015-07-14 | View |
Assassination of the Relief Activist 'Mustafa Sharaan' Former Official of Palestine Charity Committee at YarmoukResidents of Yarmouk camp funeral the relief activist "Mustafa Sharaan," Abu Maaz, to his final resting place yesterday, after being assassinated yesterday following Tarawih prayers at Abdel Kader al-Husseini |
2015-07-14 | View |
The Residents of Al Sayeda Zainab Camp Suffer of Difficult Living CrisisAl Sayeda Zainab camp at Damascus Suburb, which is controlled by the Syrian Army and the Popular committees that are affiliated to the army, is considered from the relatively calm |
2015-07-13 | View |
250 Palestinian Families at Eastern Ghouta Demand to Put an End to their SufferingIn Eastern Ghouta at Damascus Suburb, about 250 Palestinian families distributed to Douma, Zamalka, Hezza and hammoureya renewed their demand through the AGPS to all international sides specially UNRWA, the |
2015-07-13 | View |
Bombing with Explosive Barrels on the Vicinity of Daraa CampThe warplanes targeted yesterday the adjacent areas of Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees with explosive barrels without any news about casualties. The suffering of Daraa camp, which 70 % of |
2015-07-13 | View |
Bombing Target the Main Street of Khan Al Sheih CampKhan Al Sheih camp at Damascus Suburb was targeted with a number of mortar shells that targeted the main street without any casualties amongst residents, coincided with bombing the adjacent |
2015-07-13 | View |
The AGPS Issues its Report “The Palestinian Victims Statistics till July 2015"The AGPS issued its documentary report titles” the Palestinian Victims Statistics till July 2015”. The report documents 2910 victims from the Palestinians of Syria, who died for direct reasons such |
2015-07-13 | View |
Palestinian Students Obtain First Ranks of High School at SyriaThe Palestinian refugee female student, Nada Khalid Shwaheen, from the Yarmouk camp in Damascus won the first rank at Syria in high school exams, where she got (2754) marks in |
2015-07-12 | View |
Bombing Causes Fires in the Surrounding Farms of Khan Al Shieh CampRepeated bombing which targeted the surrounding farms of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb yesterday, have led to the outbreak of large fires which affected agricultural crops in Al |
2015-07-12 | View |
Syrian Regime Forces Arrest a Young Palestinian Woman at Qatifa Checkpoint in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian Syrian regime forces arrested the Palestinian female refugee "Falasteen Fakhoury," (18 years) at Qatifa checkpoint; she is a resident of Zamalka City in Damascus suburb. Al Qatifa |
2015-07-12 | View |
Jafra Foundation Continues to Provide its Services in Khan Al Shieh CampJafra Foundation for Relief and Development in Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb continues to provide services to the people of the camp, where the services team carried out |
2015-07-12 | View |
Cruel Living and Health Reality Faces Palestinian Refugees in DaraaAccording to unofficial statistics, frequent shelling, and clashes in Daraa camp southern Syria since the beginning war, caused destruction of about 70% of its buildings. Meanwhile, the remained refugees inside |
2015-07-11 | View |
News about the Syrian Security Arrest of a Number of Palestinians on their way to TurkeyActivists of the Action Group reported that Syrian security arrested a number of Palestinian refugees while trying to reach Turkey, including women and young men from the Yarmouk refugee camp |
2015-07-11 | View |
Shelling and Clashes in the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusBattles and violent clashes in the Yarmouk camp south of Damascus continued on Friday night between ISIS alongside Al Nisra Front and the regular army alongside the Palestinian factions loyal |
2015-07-11 | View |
A Refugee from Yarmouk Camp Dies due to TortureThe Palestinian refugee Ahmed Mohammed Al Fatoum from the Yarmouk camp died due to torture in Syrian prisons, after being detained for more than a year, bringing the number of |
2015-07-11 | View |
Victims of Pro-Syrian Regime Groups who besieged the Yarmouk Camp Raised to 10Three members of the PFGC died during clashed that broke out on several fighting axes in Yarmouk between ISIS alongside Al Nusra and the pro-Syrian regime Palestinian factions. The victims |
2015-07-11 | View |
An Invitation to a Protest in Berlin to Stop DeportationsSome Palestinian Syrian activists called to a set-in in Berlin the capital of Germany titled as "Yes to Cancel Dublin Conviction No.3, on Friday, 10th of July 2015 in |
2015-07-10 | View |
Artillery Shelling and Clashes in the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus suburbArtillery shelling targeted the vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp at dawn yesterday from the Syrian army site in Talet Al Kabouseia accompanied by Shilka tanks which some of their |
2015-07-10 | View |
• ISIS Wipes the Face of "Yasser Arafat" in the Yarmouk CampA group of ISIS members wiped Photos of the Palestinian President "Yasser Arafat" in the Yarmouk refugee camp in black, considering those pictures as calls to disbelief. According to residents |
2015-07-10 | View |
Shelling and Sporadic Clashes in the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusMortar shells targeted different parts of Yarmouk camp in Damascus, this evening, causing material damage, coincided with clashes between Al-Nusra Front alongside ISIS and the regular army alongside affiliated groups |
2015-07-10 | View |
The AGPS Briefed the Palestinian Ambassador in Turkey about the Suffering of Palestinians of Syria and the Ambassador Assures to Take their Suffering as a Priority in his Meeting with the Turkish PresidentIn a meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador in Ankara Dr. Fayed Mustafa, the AGPS represented by its coordinator Mr. Ahmed Hussein briefed Dr. Mustafa on the situation of Palestinian refugees |
2015-07-10 | View |
A Delegation of Palestinians of Syria Teachers in Lebanon Visits Official of Education File in UNRWAA delegation from Palestinians of Syria Teachers League in Lebanon visited Mr. Muneer Ibraheem, official of education file in UNRWA on Monday, July 7. The delegation was briefed about work |
2015-07-09 | View |
Mortar Shells Target Al Wafedeen CampTwo shells targeted Al Wafedeen camp, one of them landed on Al Sarafees bus station, and the other one landed on the sides of the camp, resulted in the injury |
2015-07-09 | View |
Several Shells Target Khan Al Shieh CampThe regular army targeted the sides of Khan Al Shieh camp with heavy artillery shells. Our correspondent reported news about a number of shells that were dropped inside the camp |
2015-07-09 | View |
Rockets and Mortars Target the Yarmouk CampRockets and mortars targeted the Yarmouk camp on Wednesday night, where two missiles were dropped at Haifa Street and several rockets at the Yarmouk main street, causing major destruction at |
2015-07-09 | View |
Tow Palestinian Refugees Die in Syria."Nidal Ahmed Al-Ali Al-Salibi," from Daraa camp died on Tuesday 7th of July morning, after shells were dropped at Al Kashif neighborhood in Daraa camp. The Palestinian refugee "Mohammed |
2015-07-09 | View |
Explosive Device Explodes at AlMuzareeb TownAn explosive device exploded at Muzareeb town, which is inhabited with 8500 Palestinian refugees, and resulted in material damage. According to the AGPS correspondent, the explosive device was planted in |
2015-07-09 | View |
17 Immigrants Have Sunk in the Sea during their way from Turkey to Greece17 immigrants of 33 were on a boat sunk in the sea. The boat sank at Aegean Sea while they were heading from Turkey to Greece. It is expected that |
2015-07-08 | View |
The Suffering of the Displaced Handarat Camp's Residents Continues due to DisplacementThe Palestinian refugee who resorted to Handarat camp in Aleppo for 804 days respectively are still suffering of displacement due to the control of the Syrian Opposition over their camp |
2015-07-08 | View |
Bombing and Clashes at Yarmouk Camp in DamascusYarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus witnessed violent clashes between the Palestinian armed groups against the Nusra front and ISIS, where the clashes were centered in the courts area |
2015-07-08 | View |
The Syrian Warplanes Target Daraa Camp with Tree Explosive BarrelsThe Syrian Warplanes Target Daraa Camp with Tree Explosive Barrels |
2015-07-08 | View |
The Relatives of the Detained Palestinian Female at the Syrian Prisons Appeal the PLO to Interfere to Release HerThe Relatives of the detained Palestinian Salam Ammar Abu Rashed, 23 years from the Yarmouk camp, appealed for the second time the Palestinian Ambassador at Syria to contribute to release |
2015-07-08 | View |
A Seminar for the PRC in London that Mentions the Palestinians of Syria SituationA public seminar in the House of Lords is expected to be held by the Palestine Return Centre (PRC) on “The Economic and Social Challenges facing Palestinian Refugees and the |
2015-07-07 | View |
A Bombing Targets Yarmouk Camp,,, A Protest in the Third Anniversary of its SiegeAt the Yarmouk camp south of Damascus, separate areas of the camp were targeted with shells which only led to material damages. The organizations and institutions inside the camp carried |
2015-07-07 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Died in SyriaThe elder Hasan Taha Husain Abu Taha , who was born in1958, died due to malnutrition and medical care and after he was transferred out of Yarmouk camp to get treatment |
2015-07-07 | View |
Mortar Shell targeted a Mosque at Khan Al Sheih campThe Regular Army targeted Al Huda mosque in Khan Al Sheih camp with a mortar shell that led to only material damages, according to an eye witness that the mosque |
2015-07-07 | View |
Bombing the Daraa Camp with Explosive Barrels.The Syrian warplanes targeted Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees southern Syria with an explosive barrel which led to a number of injured people amongst residents, coincided with a violent bombing |
2015-07-07 | View |
Palestinians of Syria at Rashideia Camp Suffer from Security and Weapons Chaos260 Palestinian Syrian families fled the hell of war in Syria searching safer haven, so they fled to Lebanon and inhabited in Rashidiyeh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. Yet |
2015-07-06 | View |
The Regime's Checkpoints Prevent Palestinians from Access to Turkey and the Latter Stresses Security Procedures on its BordersThe checkpoints of the Syrian Regime army are still stationed along the road to Turkey that tighten security procedures against Palestinian Syrian refugees who fled the war, and who are |
2015-07-06 | View |
Missile Strike Targets the Yarmouk CampA number of rockets and missiles targeted Loubia and Yarmouk Streets in the Yarmouk camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus yesterday, which burn a house and resulted in only |
2015-07-06 | View |
Three Victims Die due to Shelling at the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampViolent shelling targeted the vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp at Al Sakeik neighborhood, which resulted in the death of three young men; they are: The Palestinian refugee Hussein Nejem |
2015-07-06 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests a Female Activist at the Palestinian National Authority of the PLOSocial media pages shared news about the Syrian security forces that arrest "Amal Asfour," an activist at n the Palestinian national body of the PLO, while the AGPS could |
2015-07-06 | View |
The Syrian Security Released a Refugee from AL Aedin Camp at Hama after 3 Years DetentionThe Syrian Security released the Palestinian Syrian refugee the Pharmacist Wesam Rafe' after being arrested for 3 years and he is from the residents of Al Aedin camp at Hamaa |
2015-07-05 | View |
Four Refugees Injured from Al Nairab camp During their Participation in the Fighting alongside the Regular ArmyFour Palestinian refugees from Al Nairab camp in Aleppo were injured yesterday while they were participating in the fighting besides the Regular Army against the Opposition groups at Al Zahraa |
2015-07-05 | View |
A Father of Three Children Dies Due to Torture in Syrian Regime PrisonsMari Methqal Hasan 40 years died due to torture in the Syrian prisons, it is mentioned that he is from Al Husaeyneyya camp and he is a father for three |
2015-07-05 | View |
"The Palestinians of Syria Future" An Assessment Report Discusses the Possible Developments of the Palestinians of Syria TragedyAl Zaytouna Center for Studies and Consultations issued its strategic assessment about "the Future of the Palestinians of Syria". The report discusses the tragedy that about 630000 Palestinian Syrian refugees |
2015-07-05 | View |
"Abu Marzouk" Confirms Solving the Residency Problem of the Palestinian Syrians in Lebanon"Moussa Abu Marzouk," Deputy Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas, declared the end of residency problem facing the Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon. He stressed that "refugees from |
2015-07-04 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Distributes Medicine to the Displaced People of Yarmouk in the Town of YaldaThe Pharmacy of Palestine Charity Commission, which was established in one of the neighboring countries of Yarmouk camp, distributed free medicine on the patients of Yarmouk camp at Yelda town |
2015-07-04 | View |
Jafra Foundation Continues to Fill in Water for Residents of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbThe services department of Jafra Association distributed drinking water to the residents of Khan Al Shieh camp at Damascus suburb in order to alleviate the suffering of the besieged people |
2015-07-04 | View |
'Iftar Saem' campaign for the Palestinians in Deraa Southern SyriaThe Merciful Hand Charity - Germany carried out Iftar campaign to the Palestinians at Der'aa city south of Syria, the implementing members declared that the number of beneficiaries from |
2015-07-04 | View |
The AGPS Publishes the Fact of Food Videos Published by Daash in the Yarmouk CampSocial media pages shared recently many videos in which foods, vegetables, and sweets spread inside the Yarmouk camp markets, such recordings adopted by ISIS, its supporters, and some journalists who |
2015-07-04 | View |
18 Years Imprisonment for a Tunisian was Involved in the Disaster of Sinking of (366) Palestinians and Syrians in 2013The Italian authorities issued an 18-year-sentenced against a Tunisian who was involved in the accident of a ship sinking that was carrying migrants on 2013, which caused the death of |
2015-07-03 | View |
A Mortar Shell Fell on Khan Al Shieh Camp amid Violent Clashes in the Surroundings, and Activists Confirm that about 40% of its Buildings were Affected because of the Frequent ShellingA mortar shell landed on a house in Khan Al Shieh camp at dawn on Thursday, where the shell was dropped in front of the police station, causing a state |
2015-07-03 | View |
AGPS monitoring and documentation team confirmed that it documented (917) Palestinian detaineesOn the other hand, the AGPS monitoring and documentation team confirmed that it documented (917) Palestinian detainees from all camps and areas of Syria, where the number of Palestinian prisoners |
2015-07-03 | View |
ISIS Executes and Cuts the Heads of Some Residents of Yarmouk, Including a Palestinian RefugeeA number of social media pages affiliated to ISIS shared a recorded video issued by the so-called 'Damascus State' entitled as 'Picking Spies'. The video contains a number |
2015-07-03 | View |
Thabit Institution Calls on UNRWA to Back Down its Decision to Suspend Aid to the Palestinians of Syria and Warns of its RepercussionsThe Decision of UNRWA, which is to cut the shelter allowances of the displaced Palestinians of Syria refugees in Lebanon, entered into force today. The decision will negatively impact the |
2015-07-02 | View |
State of Tension and Anxiety among the People of Hndarat Camp after the Decision to Evacuate their Shelter in the City of AleppoSome reassurances issued by media resources close to al-Quds Brigade in Aleppo, and close to the Syrian regime that the evacuation will not take place before preparing a new shelter |
2015-07-02 | View |
Syrian Warplanes and Mortar Shells Target Khan Al ShiehCampExplosive barrels and mortars targeted Khan Al Shieh camp and its western surroundings on Tuesday, where Syrian MIG warplanes launched two raids on the neighboring areas of the camp, causing |
2015-07-02 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Appeal the International Organizations for their Release from the Slovak PrisonsThe AGPS received a message from Palestinian and Syrian refugees who are detained in Slovakia, appealing the international organizations and the International Red Cross to intervene for their release. Detainees |
2015-07-02 | View |
34 Palestinian Refugees Die in Syria during June 2015The AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that "34" Palestinian refugees have died during June 2015, including "9" refugees died by gunshot, "10" refugees died due to torture in the |
2015-07-02 | View |
Italy Rescues 4,400 Migrants during the Past Two DaysItalian Coastguard said it rescued nearly 4,400 migrants off the Libyan coast during the past two days, bringing the number of immigrants who arrived to its territories during the |
2015-07-01 | View |
Negotiating Delegation Enters the Yarmouk Camp in a New Attempt to Neutralize itIn southern suburb of Damascus, members of the negotiating delegation, Mohammad Alian and Adnan Ibrahim Abu Khaled entered the Yarmouk camp yesterday for talks and return to the negotiating table |
2015-07-01 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampHeavy shelling with explosive barrels targeted the vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp, while our correspondent confirmed that the helicopters threw a number of explosive barrels at dawn today; one |
2015-07-01 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests 5 Refugees.Syrian security forces arrested a number of Palestinian refugees; they are: The Palestinian refugee "Maher Darwish" Abu Ahmed, in his thirties, originally from Safad city in Palestine, and from Al |
2015-07-01 | View |
3 Palestinians Die due to Torture in the Syrian Prisons, a Refugee Dies after Hours of being releasedTorture to Death policy practiced by Syrian security forces against the Palestinian refugees in its prisons is still continuing, while 3 refugees died yesterday due to torture and their families |
2015-07-01 | View |
Jaramana Camp Residents Suffer from a Lack of Basic ServicesA state of relative stability experienced by the residents of Jaramana camp, which is just eight kilometers away from the Syrian capital Damascus, and is located on the road to |
2015-06-30 | View |
Aggravated Living Crisis in Khan Al Shieh camp.The residents of Khan Al Shieh camp, which is the second largest Palestinian refugee camps in Syria, complain of humanitarian crises as a result of the escalated military confrontations between |
2015-06-30 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk camp; Ongoing and Multiple Suffering under SiegeThe remained residents of the Yarmouk camp are suffering from many living crises due to the blockade imposed on the camp several months ago, as well as due to ISIS |
2015-06-30 | View |
Arresting Palestinian refugees and Releasing a Detainee from Khan Sheikh campThe Syrian security services arrested the Palestinian young woman 'AsmaaQasim Khalil' days ago from her home in the town of Artouz in Damascus suburb. She is from Khan Al |
2015-06-30 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Arrest a Number of Detainees' Families after Asking about their Relatives in the Syrian PrisonsSyrian security services arrested a number of Palestinian prisoners' families during the past few days, after they were heading to a number of security branches to ask about the fate |
2015-06-30 | View |
Palestinian Syrian Refugees use Bicycles to Cross into EuropeSyrians and Palestinian Syrian refugees who come for the European countries with a view to immigration to escape from the hell of war in Syria, have seized upon bicycles which |
2015-06-29 | View |
Syrian Authorities Tighten the Travel Procedures of Palestinians inside and outside its TerritorySeveral messages received by the AGPS complaining of the Syrian authorities tightening to travel movement of Palestinians from leaving the territory and being arrested. According to a Palestinian refugee, who |
2015-06-29 | View |
Massive Destruction in Civilian Homes after Repeated Shelling of Daraa CampRepeated bombing of Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees during the past few days has resulted in significant material damage to homes and property of civilians, in addition to dozens of |
2015-06-29 | View |
Yarmouk Camp without Water since September 2014Drinking water continues to be cut in Yarmouk camp since September 2014, where residents resorted to neighborhoods to secure part of the necessary daily use of water, yet, the water |
2015-06-29 | View |
Activists: ISIS Did not Withdraw from Yarmouk.Activists denied the information contained in a record that was published several days ago by a close group to ISIS in the Yarmouk camp, which reported the withdrawal of ISIS |
2015-06-29 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Cadres Contribute to Helping Injuries at MuzareebPalestine Charity Committee and its cadres in Muzareeb town continue ambulance operations where they transfer the wounded to Muzareeb Martyrs hospital. It is referred that Muzareeb town includes a gathering |
2015-06-28 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Release a Palestinian Refugee from Yarmouk and Arrests Two Palestinian Refugees from Al Aedein camp in HomsSyrian security forces released the Palestinian Syrian refugee woman "Doaa Agag," 22 years, after being detained for nearly three months, and had been arrested from the distribution point of |
2015-06-28 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp before Al Maghreb AzanViolent explosions rocked Khan Al Shieh camp before Al Maghreb Azan yesterday, as our correspondent reported that warplanes dropped a number of explosive barrels on the surrounding farms which resulted |
2015-06-28 | View |
15 Injuries after the Syrian Warplanes Bombing a Houses at MuareebSyrian warplanes targeted Muzareeb town with a missile that hit one of its homes, injuring a number of children and women, where our correspondent confirmed that about 15 children and |
2015-06-28 | View |
At Least 9 Palestinians Died during the Past 72 Hours due to Battles South of SyriaThe AGPS documented the names of 9 victims of Palestinian refugees who died after a violent battle that is raging in the Syrian south several days ago. Artillery and aerial |
2015-06-28 | View |
At Least 250 Palestinian Families Spend Ramadan without any Food in the Eastern Ghouta"250 Palestinian families from the residents of the Eastern Ghouta in Damascus Suburb didn’t find any obstacle to fast the days of Ramadan because they fast all days", according to |
2015-06-27 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died following the Bombardment of Muzeireeb TownThe Palestinian refugee, "Mahmoud Al Bitari," 25 years, died due to the heavy shelling that targeted Muzareeb town day before yesterday. It is worth mentioning that Muzareeb town and |
2015-06-27 | View |
Missile Strike Targets Residential Neighborhoods in the Yarmouk Refugee Camp.The Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees south of Damascus was exposed to bombing with rockets on Friday that targeted the civilian neighborhood and resulted in material damages, coincided with clashes |
2015-06-27 | View |
A State of Anger and Tension among Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon due to the Recent ArrestsIn Lebanon, a state of anger prevailed amongst the displaced Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon in general and at Ein Al Helwa camp south of Lebanon in particular due to |
2015-06-26 | View |
Security Committees in Sahnaya Arrest a Palestinian Woman after She Asked about her Detained NephewIn Damascus Suburb, the so called Popular Committees which are affiliated to the Syrian Security at Sahnaya arrested Hekamt Seyah after she was heading to ask them about her brother |
2015-06-26 | View |
Shelling and Clashes in the Yarmouk Refugee Camp in DamascusThe Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus witnessed violent clashes yesterday between the Regular Army alongside the PFGC Against Al Nusra Front and ISIS, coincided with bombing which targeted |
2015-06-26 | View |
An Elderly Refugee Woman Died on Board a "Death Boat" Heading from Egypt to Italy, And a Palestinian Refugee Died Following the Bombardment of Muzareeb Town in DaraaThe Palestinian refugee woman, "Maysar Abed Bishtawi," 65 years, from Yarmouk died after diabetes on board a death boat which was launched from Egypt towards Italy, where her body |
2015-06-26 | View |
Most Violent Shelling and Clashes at Daraa Camp and Muzareeb Compound South of SyriaDaraa camp and Al Muzareeb compound for Palestinian refugees southern of Syria witnessed most violent clashes since months , where the Opposition brigades launched a violent attack on the Regular Army |
2015-06-26 | View |
Hungary Suspends the Dublin Conviction which Returns the Immigrants to the first Country they fingerprint inHungary on Tuesday suspended European Union asylum rules requiring it to take back refugees who have travelled through Hungary to other countries, and Brussels immediately called on it to clarify |
2015-06-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria sit-in the at Ein Al Helwa CampThe Palestinian Syrian Families performed a protest in front of Al Samou’ school at Ein AL Helwa at Sidon south of Lebanon, protesting on the arrest campaign that they are |
2015-06-25 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target Daraa Camp and Khan Al Shieh VicinityFor the third day respectively, The Syrian warplanes continues to bomb the Palestinian camps and the surrounding areas with explosive barrels, Daraa camp southern of Syria was targeted yesterday with |
2015-06-25 | View |
Night Bombing and Clashes at Yarmouk CampThe Yarmouk camp was targeted with mortar shells that affected several areas of the camp and only led to material damages after a night of bombing with mortar shells and |
2015-06-25 | View |
The Lebanese General Security Tightens the Situation of the Palestinians of Syria and Escalates the Arrest Campaign Against them, Hamas Demands the Lebanese Authorities to Find a Rapid Solution to Renew the Refugees ResidenciesSome Activists warned the Palestinian Syrian refugees to be careful on all Ein Al Helwa entrances and not going out but for the extreme necessity fearing to be arrested by |
2015-06-25 | View |
Report| 'Khan Al Shieh'…The Forgotten Camp.*Ahmed Abdu-Damascus Suburb Khan Al Shieh Camp or 'Al Awda' Camp is the name of a Palestinian Refugees' Camp, which is the nearest camp to Palestine in Syria |
2015-06-24 | View |
Surrendering the Accused of Killing one of the Displaced of the Yarmouk Camp at Al Beddawi Camp to the Lebanese SecurityPalestinian security committee at Al Bidawi Camp northern Lebanon handed out 4 accused of killing a displaced Palestinian refugee to the Lebanese security forces. A dispute happened last Friday between |
2015-06-24 | View |
The Ripping Apart of Yasser Arafat Picture and Cursing the Palestinians by the Regime Checkpoint at LatakiaThe AGPS correspondent at Latakia on the Syrian coast reported that a member of the Regular Army checkpoint which is near Al Raml camp at Latakia ripped the picture of |
2015-06-24 | View |
A Palestinian Female Refugee Dies Drowning after their Boat Sank in front of the Turkish CoastsIn Turkey, the Palestinian refugee Hanaa Abdel Qader “Um Foad” from Yarmouk camp died drowning in the sea after their boat sank in front of Bodrum city on the southern-western |
2015-06-24 | View |
One of the Yarmouk Camp Residents Dies by SnipingThe Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Zuhair Abed Al Mahmoud 30 years old from Yarmouk camp died by a sniper while he was on the balcony of his house at Yarmouk street |
2015-06-24 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target Daraa Camp, Al Muzareeb Compound and Khan Al Sheih Camp's VicinityThe Syrian warplanes targeted yesterday a number of Palestinian camps and compounds and their vicinity in Syria, where the AGPS monitored that Daraa camp , Al Muzareeb compound and the vicinity |
2015-06-24 | View |
The Lebanese General Security Arrest Five Palestinian Syrian Refugees under the Pretext of their residencies ExpiryThe Lebanese Army checkpoints on the entrance of Ein Al Helwa camp arrested a number of Palestinian Syrian refugees in Sidon under the pretext of the expiry of their residency |
2015-06-23 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target Daraa Camp and the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampThe Syrian aircraft dropped an explosive barrel at Daraa camp, which resulted in only material damages. Meanwhile, warplanes had bombed Daraa camp with explosive barrels a few days ago, killing |
2015-06-23 | View |
ISIS Withdrawal of Yarmouk Camp.Facebook pages posted a video issued by a leader of armed groups 'brigades within the Yarmouk announcing the withdrawal of ISIS out of the dominated areas in Yarmouk, after |
2015-06-23 | View |
The Syrian Security Sends a Group of Detainees of Al Raml Camp in Latakia to BattlefrontsThe Syrian regime forces sent a number of detainees of Al Raml camp in Latakia to battlefronts in the face of the Syrian armed opposition groups in several areas, while |
2015-06-23 | View |
The AGPS Issues a Documentary Report of 'Yarmouk Camp-The Full TruthThe AGPS issued a documentary report under the title "Yarmouk Camp-The Full Truth," where it monitored the most important events suffered by the Yarmouk camp for being the largest |
2015-06-23 | View |
Release of Five Palestinian RefugeesThe Syrian security released two Palestinian refugees from Al Aedein camp in Homs; they are: Muaiad Riyad Awad , in his thirties, and who was released on 14th of June, and |
2015-06-22 | View |
Residents of AlAedein Camp in Hama Suffer of Dire Living CrisesResidents of Al Aedein camp in Hama, who receive a large number of displaced families from various camps and cities of Damascus, Aleppo, Idlib, Hama suburb, Deir Al Zour, AL |
2015-06-22 | View |
ISIS and al Nusra Steel Assets of Jennen Sports Club in the Yarmouk CampThe AGPS received news reported that ISIS and Al Nusra Front are stealing the assets of Jennen sports club and transfer it to the adjacent neighborhood of AL Hajar Al |
2015-06-22 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies due to Torture in the Syrian PrisonsThe Palestinian refugee Abdulrahman Jubran, 25 years died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime after being detained for more than a year. The news of his |
2015-06-22 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Show Solidarity with Deraa and Khan Al Shieh CampsTens of residents of the Yarmouk refugee camp south of Damascus carried out solidarity demonstrations with Deraa and Khan AL Shieh camps which are being subjected to frequent shelling with |
2015-06-22 | View |
An Iron Separation Wall between Al Aedein Camp in Homs and its VicinitySyrian authorities ended building and installation of the iron fence that separates between the neighborhoods of Al Aedein camp in Homs, university mass, and university campus at the western side |
2015-06-22 | View |
Residents of Khan Al Shieh Demand to Release their Detainees in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeA number of activists in Khan AL Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus suburb launched a campaign on the social media website Facebook demanding to release the detained people |
2015-06-21 | View |
A Mother Appeals for Searching her Children after being Released by the Regime PrisonsA woman that was released earlier from the Syrian regime prisons called to help her in finding her three sons they are; the twins Jehad and Mohammed Nedal Shaath who |
2015-06-21 | View |
UNRWA Denounces the Shelling of one of its Schools at Khan Al Shieh CampThe United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) strongly condemns the parties responsible for fatal explosions on 16 June in Khan Al Shieh Palestine refugee camp situated |
2015-06-21 | View |
A Resident of Der’aa Died due to Wounds he Attained in a Previous ShellingMahmoud Mohammed Aweid Al Tillawi, Abu Muhammed, died due to the Syrian warplane shelling at Deraa camp south of Syria on Thursday-Friday with explosive barrels. |
2015-06-21 | View |
At the Refugee World Day, the AGPS: 2889 Palestinian Refugees Died During the Ongoing War in SyriaOn the occasion of the World Refugee Day, the AGPS declared that it documented about 2889 Palestinian refugees, who died during the ongoing war in Syria, and it also documented |
2015-06-21 | View |
A Palestinian Child Died Due to a Random Bullet in BeirutThe Palestinian Syrian Child Muneer Mazen Hazeina, 9 years old, died in Al Maqasid hospital at Beirut after he attained a random bullet on 10th of June 2015. According to |
2015-06-20 | View |
Bombing with Explosive Barrels Led to Mass Destruction in Khan Al Sheih camp,And the residents appeal to Stop the Bombing on their Houses.Khan Al Sheih camp for Palestinian Refugees was exposed to violent bombing with explosive barrels, where the AGPS correspondent inside the camp insured that the warplanes fired a number of |
2015-06-20 | View |
The Return of Yarmouk Students to their Houses after they have done their High School ExamsIn Damascus, the checkpoints of the Regular Army allowed the day before the entry of the Palestinian students who got out of the Yarmouk camp since 20 days to do |
2015-06-20 | View |
A Number of Injured Civilians due to Der'aa Bombing with an Explosive BarrelIn Deraa camp south of Syria, the warplanes bombed the camp with explosive barrels which led to a number of injured civilians and a huge damage in buildings and properties |
2015-06-20 | View |
Palestinian Camps in Syria Receive Ramadan under Shelling and SiegeThe Palestinian camps in Syria received the first day of Ramadan in difficult living circumstances, siege, bombing, and the prevention of the refugees to return back were the most prominent |
2015-06-19 | View |
Violent Clashes and Shelling at the Vicinity of Khan Dannon Camp amid Residents' Fear and AnticipationKhan Danoun camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus Suburb vicinity was exposed yesterday to bombing by the Regular Army where violent clashes broke out between the Regular Army and the |
2015-06-19 | View |
Sporadic Clashes at the Vicinity of Deraa Camp South of DamascusDaraa camp for Palestinian refugees in South of Syria witnessed separate clashes between the Regular Army and the Opposition armed groups, Coincided with the exploding one of the tunnels of |
2015-06-19 | View |
A PLA Officer Dies due to Shelling at Damascus, And • A Palestinian Refugee Dies by Sniper Shot at Al Shoghour Bridge in Idlib."Ahmed Mohammed Zahra" a PLA honor lieutenant died due to previous shot in a bombing that targeted Arnous Square in Damascus area three days ago, it is noted that he |
2015-06-19 | View |
The AGPS: No. of Palestinian Syrian Refugees in Europe Exceeded 36,000.The AGPS documentation and monitoring team insured that the number of the Palestinians of Syria who fled to Europe during 2011 till June 2015 is 36450 refugees according to the |
2015-06-19 | View |
Pro-Syrian Security Groups Detain a Number of Neirab Residents who were on their Way to TurkeyThe AGPS correspondent at Al Nairab Camp reported that the Syrian Security and its affiliated factions seized a car which contained passengers heading to Turkey and delivered the car to |
2015-06-18 | View |
Residents of Sbeina Camp still Prevented of Returning to their CampNo new developments during the last period of Al Sbeina camp for Palestinian refugees at Damascus Suburb and the Syrian Army and some affiliated groups still prevent the residents to |
2015-06-18 | View |
Hamas Condemns Targeting Khan Al Shieh Camp with Explosive BarrelsHamas movement condemned the bombing of Khan Al Shieh camp with explosive barrels and targeting the camp with rockets and mortar shells. Hamas called through its political office member Mr |
2015-06-18 | View |
Explosive Barrels Still Target Khan AL Shieh camp, and a Fetus Dies after the Mother's Injury.For the third day respectively, the Syrian Regime continues bombing Khan Al Sheih camp in Damascus Suburb with explosive barrels m mortar shells and heavy artillery. The AGPS correspondent inside |
2015-06-18 | View |
UNRWA Commissioner-General: 27% Financing UNRWA Emergency Appeal Rate for Palestinians of Syria for 2015.Commissioner-General of UNRWA "Pierre Krenpol" assured that funding for UNRWA's emergency appeal rate for Palestinians of Syria for 2015 amounted to a rate of only 27 %". He added |
2015-06-18 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian refugee Missed in Macedonia.The Palestinian refugee, Sami Khalid Deyab, was missed in Macedonia on April 10, 2015 while trying to travel to Europe, while there is no news or information about him till |
2015-06-17 | View |
Releasing the First Batch of Palestinian Detainees at Karmouz Prison in Egypt after the Approval of Germany to Receive themA After the approval of the German authorities to receive them, Egyptian authorities began the deportation of Palestinian refugees in Karmouz prison who were detained 8 months ago. The first |
2015-06-17 | View |
Semi-Daily Clashes at the Yarmouk Camp.The Yarmouk camp is witnessing, almost daily basis, the outbreak of violent clashes between Palestinian armed groups and ISIS alongside Al Nusra Front on several axes in the camp, while |
2015-06-17 | View |
A Palestinian Child Dies due to the Ongoing Conflict in SyriaThe 11-year-child "Mohammed Shehabi" from the Yarmouk camp, died to wounds he attained by a shell shrapnel fell on the suburb of al-Assad in Damascus. In the meantime, the AGPS |
2015-06-17 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target an UNRWA School at Khan AL Shieh Camp, and Activists Launch 'Save Khan Al Shieh' CampaignViolent bombing with explosive barrels targeted Khan AL Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, where the shelling targeted Deir Amr and Bear Saabea Schools of UNRWA. Meanwhile, "Khayrea Ahmed," Syrian |
2015-06-17 | View |
The Pace of Protests Raises in Many Palestinian Camps in Lebanon Against UNRWA's DecisionsIn the context of protests escalation against the UNRWA’s decisions that stated to cut financial aid to Palestinian refugees, dozens of displaced Palestinian Syrian refugee in Lebanon carried out several |
2015-06-16 | View |
The Local Council of Beit Sahem Denies Rumors about Demanding Yarmouk Residents to Leave the TownThe local council of Beit Sahem town in Damascus suburb issued a statement denying rumors about to giving the residents, who were displaced from Yarmouk to Beit Sahem town after |
2015-06-16 | View |
Violent Shelling with Rockets and Explosive Barrels at Khan Al Shieh CampHeavy shelling with rockets and explosive barrels targeted Khan Al Shieh camp at night yesterday. Our correspondent inside the camp confirmed that the helicopters threw three explosive barrels on the |
2015-06-16 | View |
Shelling at Yarmouk, and Spread of Jaundice and Typhoid AgainArtillery bombing targeted different areas of the Yarmouk Camp south of Damascus, and resulted in only material damages. In the meantime, medical sources reported that many diseases to spread returned |
2015-06-16 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target Daraa Camp, and the Regime Prevents the Displaced People to Enter Opposition Controlled AreasSyrian aircraft dropped two explosive barrels on Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees south of Syria, causing significant damage in the place where they fall. Checkpoints of the Syrian regime forces |
2015-06-16 | View |
Lebanon: Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Organize a Sit-in at Wadi AL Zain area Protesting the Reduce of UNRWA's ServicesUnder the slogan of "UNRWA was founded for the Palestinians not to starve and displace them," dozens of displaced Palestinian Syrian families in Lebanon organized a sit-in in front |
2015-06-15 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee was Released, and Tow Refugee Women were ArrestedIn the north of Syria, Al Qatifa checkpoint members arrested the Palestinian woman, Laila Abu Amr, known as Um Mahmoud from Al Raml Camp in Latakia. She was arrested while |
2015-06-15 | View |
Residents of Al Raml Camp Complain of the Continuous Raid and Arrest CampaignsResidents of Al Raml camp complain of continued raids and arrests campaigns carried out by the Syrian security services between now and then to the homes of the camp and |
2015-06-15 | View |
Violent Clashes in the Vicinity of Khan Dannon Camp Causing a State of Panic among its ResidentsA state of fear and tension prevailed among residents of Khan Dannon Camp in Damascus suburb, following the outbreak of violent clashes in the vicinity of the camp between the |
2015-06-15 | View |
140 PLA Victims Died since the Beginning of War in Syria, and News about Al Qadeseia Brigades' Arrival to Al Thaala Military Airport in Swaidaa SuburbThe relief activist "Mohammed Khaled Nofal" died due to shelling that targeted Khan AL Shieh Camp in Damascus suburb with explosive barrels. Nofal is a volunteer for Jafra institution in |
2015-06-15 | View |
The Relief Activist, Mohammed Khaled Nofal, Died due to Shelling at Khan Al Shieh CampThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team documented the names of 140 PLA victims who died since the beginning of the ongoing war in Syria; most of them died during the |
2015-06-15 | View |
Syrian Armed Opposition Continues Preventing Handarat Residents to Return to their HomesThe suffering of Palestinian refugees who fled from Handarat camp 780 days ago is still continue, where they were displaced from their homes after the Syrian armed opposition controlled the |
2015-06-14 | View |
Water Cut Continues and Medical Services Absent at Deraa CampResidents of Daraa camp south of Syria complain from the absence of any hospital or medical center, and from a severe lack of medicines, first aid materials, and medical equipment |
2015-06-14 | View |
A Member of PFGC Dies in Yarmouk .The PFGC member, Mr. Mahmoud Fantazeih, died during clashes that broke out before yesterday at Al Thalathein Street and the Yarmouk Court vicinity between the Regular Army alongside the Palestinian |
2015-06-14 | View |
The AGPS Launches the Trial Version of "Action Group" Application for SmartphonesThe AGPS launched the trial version of the "Action Group" application for smartphones, while the application is allocated for publishing the AGPS news and statistics related to the Palestinians of |
2015-06-14 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target Khan Al Shieh Camp Causing Several Injuries and a VictimExplosive barrels targeted Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb at dawn today, where one of them fell on the eastern neighborhood of the camp, which led to a large |
2015-06-14 | View |
A Number of Injuries Due to Targeting Nairab Camp with Heavy Gun Machinesa number of civilians were injured after Al Nairab camp was targeted by heavy machine guns, as they were transported to a hospital for treatment. It is worth mentioning that |
2015-06-13 | View |
Lebanese Authorities Arrest Palestinian Syrian Refugees under the Pretext of their Residency EndThe Lebanese authorities arrested a number of Palestinian Syrian refugees in the city of Tripoli under the pretext of their residency end, where they were detained for four days without |
2015-06-13 | View |
Al Marhama Convoy Prepares to Distribute Aid to the Yarmouk Residents in Yelda"Al Marhama" campaign that was launched by a number of international relief agencies, is preparing to distribute aid to Palestinian refugees in Yalda town adjacent to the besieged Yarmouk refugee |
2015-06-12 | View |
Turkey: Arresting a Number of Palestinian Refugees while Trying to Reach EuropeActivists confirmed to the AGPS that the Turkish authorities continue to detain about 50 Palestinian refugees in a stadium at Izmir for the second day respectively. Activists added that the |
2015-06-12 | View |
Activists: Incorrect News about the Civic Council of Beit Sahem Asking Residents to Leave the townActivists confirmed to the AGPS that the recent news related to the local council of Beit Sahem town of giving people of Yarmouk camp "48" hours to leave is incorrect |
2015-06-12 | View |
Clashes in the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusViolent clashes with missiles and medium weapons broke outin the Yarmouk camp, at dawn yesterday at the Yarmouk high school for girls and the municipality areas. Moreover, the Syrian regime |
2015-06-12 | View |
Heavy Shelling Targets Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbA number of mortar shells targeted Khan Al Shieh camp, and led to material damage in buildings and property in the eastern neighborhood of the camp, while the adjacent farms |
2015-06-12 | View |
Displaced Residents of Yarmouk Camp in shelters Taher Algerian Shelter Complain of a Severe Humanitarian SituationThe displaced Palestinians in the Algerian Tahir shelter at Al Zahera area in Damascus, which is inhabited by 51 families from the Yarmouk camp, complain of harsh living conditions. According |
2015-06-11 | View |
Bombing in Khan Al Shieh Camp and Clashes in the Adjacent AreasA number of missiles targeted Khan Al Shieh camp and the adjacent areas yesterday, where it targeted the Western lanes of the camp, coincided with violent clashes between the Syrian |
2015-06-11 | View |
Clashes in the Yarmouk Camp and Bombing Targets Different Areas.Several mortar shells targeted the Yarmouk Camp yesterday night, where the shells were concentrated in schools Street and the vicinity of Palestine Mosque. The shells resulted in severe destruction where |
2015-06-11 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies due to Torture in the Syrian Prisons for Inability of his Family to Pay a Ransom to his CaptorsSyrian authorities continue the ongoing violations against the Palestinian and Syrian detainees in its prisons where they are killing without discrimination between men, women and children. Torture is spreading; torture |
2015-06-11 | View |
Brazil, an Immigration Station for Palestinians of Syriato EuropeEntire Palestinian families fled the hell of war in Syria to various parts of the Earth, some of them chose neighboring countries, and others risk their lives and their children |
2015-06-11 | View |
The AGPS: Shelling is the First Reason that Leads to the Death of 2881 Palestinians in SyriaThe AGPS documented statistics, "actionpal.org.uk," indicated that bombing is the first cause that led to deaths in the Palestinian refugees in Syria, where it has resulted in |
2015-06-10 | View |
Syrian Security Services Continue Detain a Palestinian Refugee Woman and her Daughter Two Years AgoSyrian security services continue arresting each of the two Palestinian women "Shamsa Rashdan," 56 years and her daughter "Asia Qwaide,r" 16 years from Yarmouk. The two women were |
2015-06-10 | View |
After the Regular Army Closed Most Roads, Residents of Khan Al Shieh Camp Risk their Lives to Reach DamascusIn Damascus suburb, Zakia-Khan Al Shieh road, which is the only road that connects the camp with the Syrian capital, is still poses a real threat to the residents of |
2015-06-10 | View |
Clashes Renewed at the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusOn the other hand, violent clashes broke out in the Yarmouk camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus today morning between Palestinian armed groups and ISIS alongside with Nusra Front |
2015-06-10 | View |
Syrian Regime Forces Prevent Palestinians from Travelling to Turkey and Tighten Procedures to themThe AGPS reporter in northern Syria confirmed that the Syrian army checkpoints tighten procedures of inspection and audit of the Palestinian refugees heading to the north of Syria. According to |
2015-06-10 | View |
Shelling Targets Al Nairab Camp for Palestinian Refugees in AleppoA number of mortar shells targeted the sides of Al Nairab camp in Aleppo yesterday, as it targeted the airport vicinity and Al Rabeia Hall, which resulted in only material |
2015-06-09 | View |
The AGPS: 18 Victims from Al Raml Camp in Latakia Died since the Beginning of Events in SyriaThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team revealed that the number of victims from Al Raml camp in Latakia, who died since the beginning of the events in Syria, has reached |
2015-06-09 | View |
A Group of Palestinian Youth of Syria Reach Europe on FootA group of Palestinian Syrian youth managed to access to the European countries of asylum, after suffering and severe difficulties faced them during their way on foot from Neirab to |
2015-06-09 | View |
A 17-Year-Palestinian Boy Dies due to Torture in the Syrian PrisonsThe 17-year-Palestinian boy "Marcel Adnan Khalifa," from the city of Doma in Damascus suburb, died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime, where his family only |
2015-06-09 | View |
Turkey Releases Palestinian and Syrian Refugees after One Day of Detention in Charges of Illegal ImmigrationThe AGPS received news reported that Turkish authorities released Palestinian Syrian and Syrian detainees who were arrested the day before yesterday while trying to leave the Turkish territory by sea |
2015-06-09 | View |
Italy: More than 2000 Immigrants were Rescued in the MediterraneanItalian Coast Guard announced that they rescued more than 2000 immigrants were threatened with drowning in the Mediterranean in collaboration with Italian, Irish, and German ships, while sources confirmed that |
2015-06-08 | View |
Aedoun Group Discusses the Recent Procedures of UNRWA in Damascus with the Presence of UNRWA Director GeneralDamascus-based Aedoun Group held a discussion session that addressed the recent procedures of UNRWA, especially those related to the issue of financial aid distribution to Palestinian refugees in Syria. For |
2015-06-08 | View |
Activists of Sbeina Camp Hold the Syrian Government and the Palestinian Factions Responsible for the Continuation of their Suffering and DesplacementA number of activists of Sbeineh camp held the Syrian government and the Palestinian factions responsible of the continuation of their tragedy and suffering, as a result of the continued |
2015-06-08 | View |
Shelling Targets Al Aedein Camp in Homs .Two missiles targeted "Jaffa" and "Bisan Hospital"Streets at Al Aedein camp in Homs, while two children were slightly injured. According to the AGPS correspondent's testimony, the Syrian opposition armed |
2015-06-08 | View |
Clashes Continue in Yarmouk.Violent clashes broke out in the Yarmouk camp South of the Syrian capital, Damascus, between Palestinian armed groups and ISIS alongside Al-Nusra Front, where confrontations centered at Al Habeeb Al |
2015-06-08 | View |
1096 Palestinians Died in the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusIn Damascus, the AGPS monitoring and documentation team confirmed that until today, they documented "1096" victims died in the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus. Shelling |
2015-06-07 | View |
One of Three Detained Brothers Dies Due to TortureThe Palestinian refugee, Mahmoud Abdulrahim Mahmoud, died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime, while his body was not recognized within the leaked pictures of torture victims |
2015-06-07 | View |
Countries Adjacent to Syria still Prevent the Palestinian Syrians of Entering its TerritoriesHundreds of thousands of Palestinian Syrian refugees complain of mobility difficulties, despite the confirmation of international laws and norms about the need to allow refugees fleeing from the conflict zones |
2015-06-07 | View |
UNRWA Meets Palestinian Factions at Ein Elhilweh Camp to Discuss the Situation of the Palestinians in SyriaDirector General of UNRWA in Lebanon, Mr. Matthias Schmaly, held a meeting the day before yesterday with a number of Palestinians of Syria committees, representatives of the Palestinian factions, and |
2015-06-06 | View |
Three Palestinians Die in Syria, One of them Due to Torture in the Syrian prisonsThe Palestinian refugee "Ahmed Hassouna," 27 years, resident of Al Raml camp in Latakia, died due to torture in the Syrian prisons, after being detained for more than two |
2015-06-06 | View |
A Wave of Angry Comments after "Abbas Zaki" Statements about his Movement to Restore Relations with the Syrian RegimeStatements of "Abbas Zaki," member of the Central Committee of Fatah, which he provided yesterday to a Palestinian agency about the resumption of relations between his movement and the |
2015-06-06 | View |
Activists in Yarmouk: We Cannot Publish News about Yarmouk Fearing of ISISA number of activists in the Yarmouk camp in Damascus confirmed to the AGPS that they were subjected to death threats by members of the so-called ISIS if they cover |
2015-06-06 | View |
Heavy Shelling with Explosive Barrels Target Muzeireeb Compound Southern SyriaWarplanes targeted Muzeireeb compound in Daraa province, southern Syria, which home to about 8500 Palestinian refugees, with four explosive barrels, which killed at least one victim and a number of |
2015-06-06 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target Daraa Camp, and Mortars Target Khan Al Shieh CampA mortar shell which targeted a house in the eastern lane in Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus Suburb that led to material damages. The Regular Army still closes all |
2015-06-05 | View |
Following a Wave of Criticism "UNRWA" Ease the Distribution of Financial Aid Procedures in Aleppo.UNRWA in Aleppo responded to the criticism of the Palestinian refugees at Aleppo about the methods of distributing financial aid to the refugees , where it decreases its procedures of delivering |
2015-06-05 | View |
Shelling and Clashes in Yarmouk Camp in DamascusA number of mortar shells targeted separate areas of the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, as well as separate clashes broke out between the Regular Army alongside the Palestinian factions |
2015-06-05 | View |
Fears of Jaundice and Typhus Spread in Yarmouk.During the last weeks, remarkable increase of jaundice and typhus patients' number in the Yarmouk camp in Damascus. According to our correspondent in the camp, the lack of nourishment and |
2015-06-05 | View |
Abbas Zaki: Relationship Return with the Regime and Fatah Offices soon in Syria, and activists: Zaki does not Know the Names of Palestinian Refugee Camps in SyriaFatah central committee member Abbas Zaki said Thursday that official relations between the movement and the Syrian regime would be re-established after 32 years. Zaki told Ma'an that a |
2015-06-05 | View |
Two Refugees were Arrested and Three Others were ReleasedSyrian security forces arrested the Palestinian refugee "Mohamed Khair Musa," from Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, while many residents of Khan Al Shieh camp have been arrested |
2015-06-04 | View |
Residents of Nairab Camp Complain of the Mechanism of Distributing Financial Aid Provided by UNRWAIn the meantime, residents of Al Nairab Camp in Aleppo complain of degrading mechanism followed by UNRWA during the distribution of cash assistance to them. According to a statement of |
2015-06-04 | View |
38 Palestinian Refugees Died during Last May 2015, and 39 Died during the Same Month in 2014The AGPS monitoring and documentation team confirmed that it documented the death of 38 victims during last May 2015, while 39 refugees died in the same month on 2014 due |
2015-06-04 | View |
Massive Destruction at Yarmouk by Explosive BarrelsSyrian warplanes targeted several parts of the Yarmouk camp yesterday with more than 4 explosive barrels. The shelling targeted in Ghazal lanes adjacent to Mashroua Al Waseim area and resulted |
2015-06-04 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Transfer the Suffering of Palestinians of Syria, and Attacks Israel at UNRWA Support Conference in New York"It is rudeness sitting between us and listen to the pain of the people you caused it, I think that the right place for you to sit is not here |
2015-06-04 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Sit-in at Al Burj Al Shamali, Al Rashideia, and Mieh Mieh Camps against UNRWA Aid ReductionIn the context of escalating protests against the UNRWA's decisions of reducing financial aid for Palestinian refugees, dozens of Palestinian Syrians who are displaced in Lebanon carried out several |
2015-06-03 | View |
Shelling Targets Khan Al Shieh and Yarmouk CampsIn the same context, violent shelling by the 137 Regiment of the regular army targeted Khan Al Shieh camp, and resulted in a state of fear and panic among the |
2015-06-03 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Woman Searching her Family after 3 Years of Detention at the Syrian PrisonsAfter being released from Syrian prisons, the young woman, "Israa Murad Al-Salem," 21 years, found herself in a case of loss and displacement, after she could not find her |
2015-06-03 | View |
4 Palestinian Detainees Released at Saramda Town in Idlib SuburbThe AGPS received news reported that the "Army of the Mujahideen," a Syrian armed opposition group that controls Saramda city, 35 kilometers north of Idlib province, released the Palestinian |
2015-06-03 | View |
AGPS Press Statement about Palestinian Return Center- London Granted UN ECOSOC Consultative MembershipThe AGPS congratulates the Palestinian Return Center-London about granting UN ECOSOC Consultative membership. The group considered this step as a strong support for the rights of the Palestinian people within |
2015-06-03 | View |
Lebanon: Palestinian Syrian Committees and Lebanese Civil Institutions Discuss Reduction Services with UNRWAPalestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon, Monitoring Committee for Palestinian Refugees from Syria to Lebanon, and some civil society institutions in Sidon and the camps met with director of" UNRWA |
2015-06-02 | View |
Head of the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Body and Human Rights and Freedoms Surprised by Imposing Visas on PalestiniansDuring his participation in the march of Jerusalem that was launched the day before yesterday from Al Fateh Mosque in Istanbul to commemorate the martyrs of Marmara flotilla, Head of |
2015-06-02 | View |
Shelling Targets the Adjacent areas of Daraa CampShelling and explosive barrels target Daraa camp almost daily as a result of the intensified fighting at Daraa city and the neighboring areas, which resulted in massive destruction in most |
2015-06-02 | View |
Shelling Targets Khan Al Shieh CampA number of mortar shells targeted the houses of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb with no injuries. Two missiles targeted the camp's main water reservoir, while another |
2015-06-02 | View |
The AGPS: 38 Palestinian Refugees Died During Last May, Including 10 Died Due to TortureThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that 38 Palestinian refugees died during May 2015, including 15 refugees died by gunshot, 10 refugees died due to torture in the prisons |
2015-06-02 | View |
Lebanon: In-kind Aid Distribution to the Palestinians of Syria at Nahr AL BaridPalestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon, in cooperation with the Social Action Commission of Hamas, distributed in-kind assistance to the displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria to Nahr al-Bared camp in |
2015-06-01 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Students Return Back to Lebanon after Performing their Elementary Grade Exams69 male and female students from the Palestinians of Syria have returned at dawn yesterday to Lebanese territory, after performing their elementary examinations in Syria, where the Cultural Counselor of |
2015-06-01 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Adjacent Farms to Khan Al Shieh CampWarplanes targeted the surrounding farms of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb with at least four explosive barrels, accompanied by artillery shelling that targeted the same areas, which resulted |
2015-06-01 | View |
4 Students were released by the Syrian Security YesterdaySyrian security forces released, in the late hours of the day before yesterday, four students from the Yarmouk camp who were arrested at the Beit Sahem Checkpoint, while they came |
2015-06-01 | View |
8 Refugees from Khan Al Shieh Camp die during Last MayThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team documented the death of 8 Palestinian refugees from Khan AL Shieh Camp during last May. The victims are: Ahmed Mgabel and Mohammed Salah Al |
2015-06-01 | View |
Water still Cut in Daraa Camp for more than 407 Days, and Almost 70% of its Buildings DemolishedIn Daraa camp southern Syria, stifling water crisis still continue for 407 consecutive days amid the absence of most basic services such as hospitals, electricity and communications. It is noteworthy |
2015-05-31 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target Al Hajar AL Aswad Neighborhood Adjacent to YarmoukA number of explosive barrels targeted Al Hajar Al Aswad neighborhood adjacent to the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus causing panic among residents, where the bombing coincided with |
2015-05-31 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies by Sniper Shot in the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusThe Refugee Abu Raed Khalili, from the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, died by sniper shot yesterday near Al Omaraa Coffee Shop in the middle of the Yarmouk Main Street. It |
2015-05-31 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Arrest 4 Students from Yarmouk Camp in DamascusActivists inside the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus confirmed that members of the regular army checkpoint at Beit Sahem checkpoint arrested four students yesterday who came out of the |
2015-05-31 | View |
Italian Coast Guards Rescue 741 Immigrants abroad 6 Boats off Sicily CoastsItalian Coast Guards announced that they rescued 741 migrants who were traveling on board 6 boats off the coast of Sicily. The British Broadcasting Corporation "BBC" reported the day before |
2015-05-31 | View |
Heavy Shelling Targets Khan AL Shieh VicinityHeavy shelling targeted the adjacent farms of Khan Al Shieh camp-Damascus suburb with at least four explosive barrels that caused panic among residents for fear of shelling that would target |
2015-05-30 | View |
Yarmouk Students Finish their Official Exams and Returned to their CampIn Damascus, dozens of Yarmouk students, who left the camp in order to perform their official exams, have returned where a crowd of trapped residents who flocked to check on |
2015-05-30 | View |
Turkey Deports Number of Refugees Including Palestinians to the North of SyriaUnprecedented, the Turkish authorities deported number of refugees from Syria, including nine Palestinian Syrian refugees to the north of Syria, and that was after being arrested while trying to reach |
2015-05-30 | View |
The AGPS Issues a Report of 'UNRWA's Decision of Cutting Shelter Allowance for Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon, and the Possible Scenarios'Under the title 'UNRWA's Decision of Cutting Shelter Allowance for Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon, and the Possible Scenarios', the AGPS issued a 17pagesspecial report that address the |
2015-05-30 | View |
Aid Convoy Arrival through Yelda Town to be distributed at the Displaced People from Yarmouk"Ahl Al Kheir" Convoy that was launched by the World Relief Organization in coordination with the Charity Commission for the Relief of the Palestinian people, arrived yesterday through the towns |
2015-05-29 | View |
Activists in Lebanon Launch a Campaign of "Together Against UNRWA's Decision"A group of Palestinian activists in Lebanon launched a campaign of "Together against UNRWA's Decision" in protest against the decision of UNRWA to stop shelter allowance for the Palestinian |
2015-05-29 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests a Refugee from Al Aedein Camp in Homs, and Releases another Refugee.In Homs,on 20th of May, the Syrian security forces arrested the refugee "Ala Salaymeh," also known as Abu Ajaj from Al Aedein Camp; he is a member of |
2015-05-29 | View |
Water Crisis Exacerbates in Yarmouk after ISIS Seized Water Bumps Fuel.Residents of Yarmouk camp suffer of stifling water crisis that was exacerbated after ISIS completely seized the fuel needed for operating water bumps from wells, while people completely rely on |
2015-05-29 | View |
Protestors Close an UNRWA Office at Bidawi Camp.Dozens of refugees closed an UNRWA office at Bidawi camp protesting the recent decision of stopping shelter allowance, which was provided by UNRWA to the Palestinian Syrian refugee in Lebanon |
2015-05-29 | View |
UNRWA Imposed New Conditions for Distributing its Financial Aid to the Palestinians of SyriaUNRWA announced that it will conduct a data auditing process for Palestinian refugees residing in Syria during the distribution of financial aid in the second session of 2015. UNRWA said |
2015-05-28 | View |
The Only Road Leads to Khan AL Shieh Threatens the Lives of its InhabitantsIn Damascus suburb, Zakia-Khan AL Shieh rood, which is the only road that links the camp with the Syrian capital, is still poses a real threat to the residents of |
2015-05-28 | View |
Fighting Pace Increases in the Adjacent Areas of Khan Dannon Camp, Worrying its ResidentsResidents of Khan Dannon camp are suffering of instability state due to rising hostilities pace in the adjacent regions and towns between the Syrian opposition forces and the regular army |
2015-05-28 | View |
Shelling and Clashes at YarmoukClashes broke out in Yarmouk at Al Rija square between ISIS and the Regular army alongside the affiliated Palestinian groups, coincided with shelling and mortar shells that targeted Al Thalthein |
2015-05-28 | View |
9 Refugees from Al Aedein Camp in Homs were arrested since the Beginning of May9 Palestinian refugees were arrested since the beginning of May; they are: Amjad Mohammed HAdba, AlaaAldein Ahmed Faris, Zeyad Mohammed Ayoub, Mahmoud Eisa Abbas, Amer Talib Darweesh, Mohammed Ismael Omar |
2015-05-28 | View |
Turkey: Three Palestinian Refugees were Arrested while Trying to Travel by Sea from Turkey to GreeceTurkish authorities arrested three Palestinian refugees of Syria from AL Nairab camp; they are: Mohammed Hudairy, Mahmoud Shalabi, and Muhammad Khalayli while trying to travel by sea from Turkey to |
2015-05-27 | View |
Protest sit-ins Continue by the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Demanding UNRWA to Undo its Recent DecisionDozens of Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon came out in vigils in front of headquarters of UNRWA in Lebanon where they had gathered near the UNRWA headquarters in the Lebanese |
2015-05-27 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies under Rubble in YarmoukThe refugee "Ahmed Safwan Kalash" died due to the explosive barrels that targeted Yarmouk at dawn, where the process of recovering his body lasted for about 14 hours before he |
2015-05-27 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusHeavy shelling with explosive barrels targeted the vicinities of electricity Foundation on the Yarmouk main Street, and Palestine Mosque near life support center in the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in |
2015-05-27 | View |
The AGPS Issues a Report of 'UNRWA's Decision of Cutting Shelter Allowance for Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon, and the Possible Scenarios'Under the title 'UNRWA's Decision of Cutting Shelter Allowance for Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon, and the Possible Scenarios', the AGPS issued a 17pagesspecial report that address the |
2015-05-27 | View |
"Thabit" calls "UNRWA" to undo the unjust decision against the Palestinians of SyriaThabit Organization for the Right of Return expressed its strong dissatisfaction of the policy pursued by UNRWA for a long time; and by reducing the services provided to Palestinian refugees |
2015-05-26 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon escalating their steps of protestUNRWA staff was prevented from enter and exit from the north camps in Lebanon; this step comes in the context of escalating steps that Palestinians of Syria threatened with, as |
2015-05-26 | View |
Rising Food Prices Doubled the continuing suffering Neirab Residents in AleppoMarkets of Nairab camp in Aleppo witnessed a remarkable increase in food, vegetables, and fruits price, after clashes that broke out on the fronts of Azeiza, Shiekh Lutfi, and Shiekh |
2015-05-26 | View |
Clashes and Shelling at Several Areas in Yarmouk in the 697 day of SiegeHeavy shelling targeted different areas of the Yarmouk camp, where bombing targeted the vicinity of Al Rija square and the vicinity of Yarmouk high school for girls. The shelling coincided |
2015-05-26 | View |
Activists Hold the Syrian Government Responsibility of not Returning Husseneia Residents to their CampNumber of activists from Husseneia held the Syrian officials and those responsible for the reconciliation file, responsibility for not returning Husseneia residents to their homes and properties. Activists stressed that |
2015-05-26 | View |
Violent Clashes at the Vicinity of Neirab Camp in AleppoIn Aleppo, violent clashes broke out near Azeeza and Shekh Lutfi fronts which surround Al Nairab camp for Palestinian refugees, where fire shooting sounds were heard clearly in the camp |
2015-05-25 | View |
Bombing Targets the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampHorror and panic state was spread amongst Khan Al Shieh residents due to the continuation of heavy bombing with explosive barrels and artillery shells, which led to the death of |
2015-05-25 | View |
Shelling and Sporadic Cashes in the Yarmouk Refugee CampBombing targeted separate areas in the Yarmouk camp in Damascus yesterday, coincided with clashes on several points in the camp such as Al Thalatheen Street crossing. The Yarmouk also witnesses |
2015-05-25 | View |
4 Palestinian Victims Die in Syria, Including Two Refugees shot dead by Syrian Security MembersFour Palestinian refugees were killed in Syria, including two victims shot dead by Syrian security, while the third died under torture, and the fourth died by the bombing. The victims |
2015-05-25 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Demand UNRWA to Undo its Unfair DecisionsDisplaced Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon demanded UNRWA to cancel its decision of reducing cash assistance provided to them, and vowed to escalate their protests that they started with set-ins |
2015-05-25 | View |
The AGPS Participates in a Discussion Session aboutThe AGPS, represented by the researcher, "Ibrahim al-Ali," President of Studies Department in the group, participated in a discussion session about "The Future of Palestinian refugees in Syria," |
2015-05-24 | View |
Palestinian Coalition Forces in Lebanon: UNRWA Evades its Responsibilities towards the Palestinian RefugeesPalestinian Coalition Forces in Lebanon considered that UNRWA evades its responsibilities towards the Palestinian refugees after the recent decisions related to reducing financial aid to the displaced people of Syria |
2015-05-24 | View |
Angry Popular Reactions to the UNRWA's Decision of Suspending Shelter Allowance of Palestinians of Syriain Lebanon, amid Threats of Escalatory ActionsIn their reaction to UNRWA's decision to stop its financial assistance allocated for shelter allowance, which is due to Palestinian refugees Syria, a group of Palestinian families, coming from |
2015-05-24 | View |
The Accumulation of Waste Threatens the Spread of Disease in the Besieged Yarmouk Refugee CampResidents of the Yarmouk camp in Damascus are complaining of the spread and accumulation of garbage in the streets and alleys of the camp, where the humanitarian crisis situation had |
2015-05-24 | View |
Violent clashes and shelling at Yarmouk.. ISIS Seizes the Fuel of Drinking Water GeneratorsHeavy shelling targeted different areas of Yarmouk camp yesterday, coincided with sporadic clashes break out on several fighting axes in the camp. The AGPS correspondent reported that clashes broke out |
2015-05-24 | View |
Press Release by the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria about the UNRWA’s Decision of Suspending Shelter Allowance Aid for the Palestinians of Syria in LebanonThe AGPS condemns the sudden announcement of UNRWA, through its General Director in Lebanon, Mr. Matthias Schmale, about the suspension of the urgent aid related to cash allowance of shelter |
2015-05-23 | View |
"UNRWA Announces Suspending Urgent Aid for Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon, and the AGPS Condemns"UNRWA announced, in the words of its Director-General in Lebanon, "Matthias Shamali,” the suspension of urgent aid related to the cash allowance for shelter for all Palestinian Syrians in |
2015-05-23 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp, and the Security arrested a ResidentThe Vicinity of Khan Al Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus suburb was exposed to bombing with explosive barrels, coincided with separate clashes near Autostrad Al Salam which spread |
2015-05-23 | View |
Human Rights Watch: The European Union should not put Lives at Risk at Sea,or Deprive People of ProtectionThe Human Rights Watch assured that European Union military action against human smuggling networks should not put the lives and rights of migrants and asylum seekers in jeopardy, Human Rights |
2015-05-22 | View |
A meeting of Events and Dignitaries of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb on the occasion of 67 anniversary of NakbaA meeting was held for the dignitaries of Khan Al Shieh Camp after they were invited by the Palestine Charity Organization in the 67th anniversary of Palestine Nakba. The dignitaries |
2015-05-22 | View |
Random Shelling at Yarmouk, and Increased Suffering of the Besieged People of YarmoukArbitrary bombing with mortar shells and rockets targeted the Yarmouk camp yesterday. The bombing targeted many streets and lanes at Yarmouk which resulted in mass material damages in the buildings |
2015-05-22 | View |
A Displaced Refugee from Yarmouk to Babila Dies due to Lack of Medical CareThe Palestinian refugee Mowafaaq Abdullah Marzouq, 55 years, died due to the lack of medical care after being infected with hepatitis C. he is from Yarmouk, and was displaced to |
2015-05-22 | View |
At Least 250 Palestinian Families Suffer of Strict Siege Imposed on Eastern GhotaMore than 250 Palestinian families from East Gotain Damascus suburb are suffering of siege and lack of medical care with thousands of Syrians who are besieged by the Syrian regime |
2015-05-22 | View |
A Delegation of Palestinians of Syria Teachers League Meet the Educational Institutions Network in LebanonA delegation of Palestinians of Syria Teachers LEague headed by YounisAl Masri,the head of the founding committee, met with the Educational Institutions Network in Lebanon at the administration headquarters |
2015-05-21 | View |
UNRWA Imposes Strict Procedures for the Palestinian Families in Syria about Obtaining its AidUNRWA announced that it will distribute financial assistance to the Palestinian refugees in Syria, asit confirmed in a statement published on its page on Facebook, that the only beneficiaries of |
2015-05-21 | View |
Violent Clashes and Shelling at the Vicinity of Khan AL Shieh CampThe AGPS reporter in Damascus western suburb reported news about the closure of Khan Al Shieh road because of the outbreak of violent clashes between the regular army and the |
2015-05-21 | View |
Living Deteriorated Situation Forces Families and Youth of Nairab Camp to MigrateAl Nairab camp in Aleppo suffers from the migration of Palestinian families and youth as a result of the deteriorated security and living conditions, headed for Turkey and European countries |
2015-05-21 | View |
Syrian Security Services Continue Arresting Tens of Palestinian Refugee Females without Revealing their Fate. SecuritySyrian Security Forces continue arresting dozens of Palestinian refugee women, and secrecy about their fate and their names, as well as their families for fear of their lives, and hoping |
2015-05-21 | View |
Bombing and Clashes in the Yarmouk CampAt Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern of Damascus, the camp was exposed to bombing on dawn with a number of mortar shells on separate areas of the |
2015-05-20 | View |
Bombing Khan Al Sheih Adjacent Areas with Explosive BarrelsIn Damascus Suburb, Khan Al Sheih camp adjacent areas witnessed a wave of raids with the Syrian warplanes, where the Syrian warplanes targeted Al Abaseyya with explosive barrels which caused |
2015-05-20 | View |
The Continuation of Clashes and Bombing in Handarat Camp and the Adjacent AreasHandarat camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo is still exposed to bombing and the violent clashes still continuous in the area between the Syrian Opposition groups and the Syrian Army |
2015-05-20 | View |
A PLA member Dies due to Torture in the Syrian Regime’s PrisonsAbdulrahman Mohammed Khartabeel from Yarmouk camp died due to torture in the Syrian prisons after being arrested for more than three years, it is referred that he is one of |
2015-05-20 | View |
The Delay of Reunion Procedures is amongst the Most Prominent Obstacles that face the Palestinian Refugees in EuropeThousands of Palestinian Syrian refugees who were able to reach Europe complain of the delay of their residencies which takes much time and sometimes more than 8 months as it |
2015-05-20 | View |
The Palestinians in Syria Complain of UNRWA Negligence towards themPalestinian refugees in Syria complain from the negligence of UNRWA towards them, particularly regarding financial and relief assistance. According to the testimony of one activist in the field of |
2015-05-19 | View |
Dire Living Crises in Al Aedein Camp in HamaMeanwhile, a state of calm prevailed throughout Al Aedein camp in Hama, where it is cindered one of the most is relatively quiet camps compared with the rest of the |
2015-05-19 | View |
Number of Palestinian Refugees Die due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe AGPS documented a number of Palestinian refugees who died due to torture in the Syrian prisons. Some of them were recognized within the leaked pictures of torture victims, and |
2015-05-19 | View |
Hungary Forces Detained Palestinian Refugees for FingerprintDozens of detained Palestinian refugees in Hungary are witnessing assault,humiliation, and inhuman treatment after the Hungarian authorities insist to forcibly take their asylum fingerprints. This procedure will prevent them |
2015-05-19 | View |
Mortar Shells Target the Houses of Khan Al Shieh CampNumber of mortar shells targeted different parts of Khan AL Shieh camp in Damascus suburb with no causalities, while a shell was dropped at Al Hara Al Sharqeya inside the |
2015-05-19 | View |
Discuss and Talks Day in Beirut about the Problems of Syrian Refugees Presence in LebanonIn the Lebanese capital Beirut, a dialogue and discussion was held about the "problems of the presence of refugees from Syria to Lebanon" (legal - relief - impact on infrastructure) |
2015-05-18 | View |
6 Palestinian Syrian Families Leave Gaza Headed to SwedenSix Palestinian Syrian families have left the Gaza Strip heading to Sweden, after obtaining immigration and residence formal approval in Swedish territory, and in coordination with the General Commissioner for |
2015-05-18 | View |
Students of Khan AlSheih Camp Perform their First Exam outside the CampIn the meantime, dozens of elementary students in Khan Al ALShieh camp in Damascus suburb managed to access the official examination centers to perform their exams in the town of |
2015-05-18 | View |
Shelling and Sporadic Clashes in Yarmouk CampNumber of shells targeted different parts of Yarmouk yesterday, coincided with the outbreak of sporadic confrontations on several axes between the Palestinian armed groups and ISIS alongside Al-Nusra Front. The |
2015-05-18 | View |
Hundreds of Palestinians of Syria Ran out of Money, and victimized by human traffickers in GreeceHundreds of Palestinian Syrian refugees were victimized by human traffickers in Greece, which is one of the main gates to get to Europe. Dozens of them had been erected and |
2015-05-18 | View |
AGPS Monitors the Suffering and Risks that Face Palestinian Media Workers and Activists During the War in SyriaThe AGPS monitored the most prominent obstacles and risks that face the Palestinian activists and media workers during the war in Syria. The Palestinians of Syria media workers and journalists |
2015-05-17 | View |
A Resident from Yarmouk in Damascus Dies in Unknown CircumstancesThe young man Mustafa Othman from Yarmouk camp in Damascus died in unknown circumstances. It was mentioned that Yarmouk camp is witnessing unpreceded state of tightening against activists since ISIS |
2015-05-17 | View |
Recognizing the Photo of the Refugee Bilal Sharqawi among Leaked Pictures of Torture Victims in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeActivists assured to the AGPS that photo of the Palestinian refugee Bilal Sharqawi, 32 years, was recognized among thousands of leaked photos for detainees who died due to torture in |
2015-05-17 | View |
The AGPS: at Least 137 Palestinians Die During Fighting Alongside the Syrian RegimeThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team assured that it documented 137 Palestinian victims who died while fighting alongside the Syrian Regime in the ongoing battles in Damascus and its suburb |
2015-05-17 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target Deraa CampSyrian Warplanes targeted several areas in Deraa camp southern Syria with explosive barrels resulted in a number of civilian casualties. The camp has been subjected to acts of shelling and |
2015-05-16 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk Commemorate the 67th Anniversary of Palestine NakbaHundreds of Palestinian refugees from Yarmouk came out yesterday in a massive march through the streets of Yarmouk in order to commemorate the 67anniversary of Palestine Nakba. The march launched |
2015-05-16 | View |
Malmo University Organize an Art Exhibition for the Palestinian Caricature Painter, Hani AbbasMalmo University in Sweden is to organize an art exhibition of the Palestinian cartoonist painter "Hani Abbas," next Monday in conjunction with the 67anniversary of Palestine Nakba. The exhibition |
2015-05-16 | View |
A Resident from Al Nairab Camp in Aleppo was Missed Three Days AgoThe Palestinian refugee, ''Khaled Mohammed Tafesh,'' from Al Nairab Camp in Aleppo was missed on Tuesday, 12.05.2015 and he was last seen in Sayed |
2015-05-15 | View |
Activists Launch a Campaign of "Palestinians of Syria Between Two Nakbas"A number of Palestinian activists launched a campaign of "Palestinians of Syria between two Nakba," coincided with the 67thanniversary of Palestine Nakba, which displaced more than 700 thousand Palestinians |
2015-05-15 | View |
A Number of Yarmouk Students Left the Camp to Perform their Elementary School ExamsA number of Elementary students left the camp across "beitsahem" crossing border in order to perform their exams, while high school and university students will wait until elementary students finish |
2015-05-15 | View |
A PFGC Member Dies in Yarmouk Camp.The PFGC announced the death of one of its members, Rafea AL Nemer, who was fighting alongside the regular army in the Yarmouk camp. It is noteworthy that the regular |
2015-05-15 | View |
In the 67th Anniversary of Nakba the Syrian Regime Kills Palestine, her Mother, and her Two BrothersIn the 67th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba morning, a number of Syrian regular army members committed a massacre against the residents of Khan AL Shieh camp in Damascus suburb |
2015-05-15 | View |
AGPS Documents Several Violations towards the Palestinians of Syria Refugees by the Lebanese AuthoritiesThe AGPS documented several violations by the Lebanese authorities towards the Palestinians of Syria refugees after the AGPS received many complain letters. The letters contain complains that the Lebanese authorities |
2015-05-14 | View |
News about the Close of the Return of Al Husseiniya Residents to their CampMedia networks "Facebook," reported news about the return of Husseiniya people to their homes and properties within 10 days. In their turn, activists said. " "People, dignitaries, and activists |
2015-05-14 | View |
Bombing and Clashed in the Adjacent Areas of Khan AL Shieh CampHeavy shelling targeted the surrounding farms of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, coincided with bombing that targeted Zakia- Khan Al Shieh road by members of the regiment "137" |
2015-05-14 | View |
Setting the Appointment of the Students to get out of Yarmouk for their ExamsA state of tension and the absence of security and safety spread among the people of Yarmouk as a result of ISIS control over the camp since the beginning of |
2015-05-14 | View |
91 Palestinian refugees were executed in the field since the Beginning of the Syrian Conflict, Including 17 PLA OfficersThe AGPS declared that 91 Palestinians were executed in the field since the beginning of the ongoing Syrian conflict till 13th of May. Numbers of them were executed by the |
2015-05-14 | View |
Syrian Security still Detain Residents of AL Raml Camp which Exacerbating their SufferingThe residents of Al Raml camp at Lathekia suffer of the continuation of the raid and arrest campaigns that the Syrian Security members carry out once in a while for |
2015-05-13 | View |
Children of Khan Al Shieh Camp Celebrate the End of their School YearIn a hope glimpse to draw the smile on the faces of the children after it was absent due to their suffering and the worry and fear state in Khan |
2015-05-13 | View |
Residents of Jaramana Complain of the Deterioration of their Economic CrisisThe residents of Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees are still suffering of the increased economic burdens which manifested in the high cost of rent houses and the high demand on |
2015-05-13 | View |
Sporadic Clashes in Yarmouk.Sporadic clashes broke out in Yarmouk between the Palestinian armed groups and ISIS alongside Al Nusra Front, with no progress for any party. ISIS is still control almost 70% of |
2015-05-13 | View |
Appeals to Release the Activist Jamal Hamad after 43 Days of Detention in the Syrian Prisons.Number of activists appealed all Palestinian institutions and organizations to work for the release of the PRC official, Jamal Hamad, and all the detainees who are not involved into the |
2015-05-13 | View |
Syrian Security Services Detain a Resident from Al Aedein Camp in Homs for about a MonthPeople of Al Aedein camp in Homs complain from continuing warplanes hovering at low altitude in the sky of the camp, where powerful sound caused a state of terror among |
2015-05-12 | View |
Warplanes Hovering above AL Aedein Camp in Homs Provokes a state of Horror among ChildrenPeople of Al Aedein camp in Homs complain from continuing warplanes hovering at low altitude in the sky of the camp, where powerful sound caused a state of terror among |
2015-05-12 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Husseneia and Sbeina Camps Demand to Allow them Return to their HousesTurning to Damascus, the Palestinian refugees in Sbeina, Husseneia, and AL Theiabeia renewed their demand to open a way for their return to their homes after the regular army and |
2015-05-12 | View |
Children of Yarmouk Overcome Shelling and Siege, and Celebrating the End of their School Year"Despite the deteriorated living situation suffered by the Palestinian residents of Yarmouk camp in Damascus from frequent bombing and continuous siege since around (683) days, and despite the deterioration of |
2015-05-12 | View |
Number of Palestinians of Syria in Jordan Decreased as their Suffering IncreasedThe number of Palestinian Syrian refugees in Jordan has decreased to 10.6 thousands, after it previously exceeded 15,000 Palestinian refugees according to UNRWA statistics, where 173 of them |
2015-05-11 | View |
Residents of Hettein Compound in Barza Suffer of the Repercussions of the Ongoing War in Syria at their Living ConditionsHundreds of residents of Hittin compound in Barzeh district of Damascus are suffering of humanitarian crises and harsh conditions due to the consequences of war in Syria on their living |
2015-05-11 | View |
The Regular Army Continues to Prevent Residents of Husseneia Camp of Returning Back to their Houses for 563 Consecutive DaysFor the (563) consecutive days, Syrian regular army continues to prevent and procrastinating the residents return to their homes, although it fully control the Hosseinieh camp on 17th of October |
2015-05-11 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Families Victimized by Human TraffickersDozens of Palestinian families who arrived in the city of Mersin months ago in order to complement their journey to the European countries in search of safety, and to escape |
2015-05-11 | View |
Injuries among Civilians following Shelling at YarmoukCivilians were wounded yesterday by shelling at the Yarmouk camp south of the Syrian capital, Damascus. The AGPS correspondent confirmed number of mortar shells and clashes targeted at sporadic areas |
2015-05-11 | View |
Shelling, Clashes, and Fires at YarmoukNumber of shells and shelling targeted the Yarmouk camp south of the capital Damascus, which resulted in fires in some buildings overlook the Yarmouk main street, and caused only material |
2015-05-10 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Khan Al Shieh Camp Dies due to TortureThe A Palestinian refugee, Ahmed Mugbel, from Khan Al Sheikh Camp in Damascus suburb died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian Regime, raising the toll of torture |
2015-05-10 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Continue to Arrest 10 People of the Same Family Including Children, for almost Two YearsSyrian security services continue to arrest ten Palestinian refugees from one family since 12- 6-2013. They are: Mahira Mohammed Amayri, Hadeel Mahmoud Amayri, Aseel Mahmoud Amayri, Dawoud Mahmoud |
2015-05-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Egypt Still Suffering of Living and Human Rights AspectsThe remained Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Egypt suffer of unclear legal situations, coincided with political and security tensions there. Egyptian Security refuses to give Palestinian Syrian refugees any |
2015-05-09 | View |
Water Still Cut for 387 Days in Daraa, and 70% of its Buildings DestroyedResidents of Daraa camp south of Syria are suffering of dire water crisis which was cut off the camp's houses for 387 days, amid absence of most basic services |
2015-05-09 | View |
Three PFGC Members Die During Clashes in YarmoukThree GC members; Abdulhadi Ahmed, Majdi Al Bakri, and Imad Al Kurdi, died during clashes that broke out yesterday at Al Thalathein Street and the vicinity of Yarmouk Court between |
2015-05-09 | View |
Palestinian Return Centre Receives a Respond from the Head of ICRC about the Yarmouk CrisisPRC in the British Capital received a respond from ICRC to a letter that was sent by the PRC to tens of International organizations, namely the ICRC. The letteris about |
2015-05-09 | View |
Shahid Discusses with Chairman of the Lebanese Palestinian Dialogue Committee Residencies and Education Problems of the Palestinians of Syria in LebanonIn Lebanon, delegation from "Shahid" human rights institution has met the President of the Lebanese Palestinian Dialogue Committee "Hassan Mneimneh" where the delegation delivered the former minister "Mneimneh" the human |
2015-05-08 | View |
A Resident of Nairab Camp Injures in AleppoThe young man, "Nayef Fayyad," from Nairab camp was injured by shrapnel while he was in the city and was taken to a hospital. It is noteworthy that many |
2015-05-08 | View |
Immoral Practices by the Military Checkpoint Members towards the People of Khan Dannun Camp Damascus SuburbPeople of Khan Dannon camp in Damascus suburb complain many immoral and harassment acts practiced by the regular military checkpoint members on the road to their camp. A resident confirmed |
2015-05-08 | View |
Sporadic Clashes at Yarmouk Camp in DamascusSporadic clashes broke out yesterday in Yarmouk between ISIS alongside AL Nusra Front and Ahrar al-Sham alongside groups of residents. Ahrar al-Sham group managed to control some buildings that were |
2015-05-08 | View |
PLO Delegation in Damascus Discusses the Yarmouk CrisisThe PLO delegation in Damascus discusses with a number of Syrian officials and Palestinian factions about the Yarmouk refugee camp, humanitarian assistance, and the file of Palestinian detainees. During the |
2015-05-08 | View |
Turkish Coast Guards Rescue More than 400 migrants in Five DaysThe Turkish Coast Guard rescued more than 600 people who were trying to cross the Aegean Sea in inflatable boats over the past five days, including women and children who |
2015-05-07 | View |
Palestinian Syrian Refugees Stuck in Morocco Launch a Distress Call50 Palestinian Syrianre fugees are stuck in one of the border areas near the mandate of Melilla in northern Morocco since last Thursday. They launched a distress call while trying |
2015-05-07 | View |
PLO Delegation in Damascus Discuss the Ways of Helping Yarmouk ResidentsThe PLO delegation discussed the mechanism softening food aid and medicines to the Yarmouk refugee camp, and providing safe shelters for refugees who have fled from the camp, during his |
2015-05-07 | View |
Residents of Yarmouk camp Demand to Return Back to the West Bank and GazaResidents carried out a sit-in demanding the Palestinian leadership to take them out and bring them back to their homeland Palestine, where protesters stressed that they do not want to |
2015-05-07 | View |
Shelling at Muzareib Town and Yarmouk CampSyrian warplanes targeted Al Muzareib town in Deraa province, south of Syria, which is inhabited with about 8,500 Palestinian refugees. The explosive barrels resulted in a state of fear |
2015-05-07 | View |
Macedonian Authorities Release Two Palestinian Refugees and Keep Detaining the Rest of them in Inhuman ConditionsThe AGPS received news reported that the Macedonian authorities released two Palestinian detainees in Ghazi Baba prison who were arrested on charges of illegal immigration. The sources said that |
2015-05-06 | View |
Cautious Calmness at Al Aedein Camp in Hama amid Dire Economic SituationIn the north-eastern of Syria, a state of cautious calmness prevailed Al Aedein camp in Hama, where it considered one of the calmest camps compared with the rest of the |
2015-05-06 | View |
Deteriorated Humanitarian Crises Suffered by Residents of Muzareib CompoundIn south of Syria, the AGPS correspondent monitored number of crises afflicting more than 8,500 Palestinian refugees in Muzeireeb compound in Deraa province, and reported that the high cost |
2015-05-06 | View |
Shelling, Clashes, then Torture, are the Main Reasons that Led to the Palestinians of Syria DeathThe AGPS documented statistics indicate that bombing is first reason that led to death of the Palestinian refugees in Syria, as it resulted in (1003) victim, while armed clashes are |
2015-05-06 | View |
Explosive Barrels Shelling Targets the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampNumber of explosive barrels targeted the surrounding areas and farms of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, coincided with Syrian warplanes hovering, which resulted in a state of terror |
2015-05-06 | View |
A Statement for the Palestinians of Syria Journalists that Documents Victims and Detained Media Workers in the Syrian PrisonsFor the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, a number of Palestinian Syrian journalists issued a statement describing the difficulties that face journalist and documentary work of the events and |
2015-05-05 | View |
The AGPS: 65 Refugees Died during April 2015, and 89 Victims Died in the Same Month in 2014The AGPS documentation and monitoring team confirmed that they documented the names of 65 victims who died during April of 2015, while "89" refugees died in the same month in |
2015-05-05 | View |
3500 Besieged Children in Yarmouk Facing Death each dayClashes renewed in Yarmouk between the pro-Syrian armed Palestinian groups and ISIS alongside Al Nusra Front; most violent was at western area of Yarmouk. In terms of initiatives and negotiations |
2015-05-05 | View |
Aleppo-Nairab Road Closure Due to Clashes and SnipingThe AGPS correspondent reported that the only way between Nairab camp and Aleppo has been closed as a result of clashes which broke out in Ramouseh and Amiriya area, followed |
2015-05-05 | View |
PLO Delegation Arrives Damascus to Discuss ways of Neutralizing YarmoukOfficial spokesman of UNRWA in Jerusalem, Sami Mshaasha, said that almost 3500 Palestinian child are besieged in Yarmouk camp; they are facing death each day due to the ongoing shelling |
2015-05-05 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Workers League Holds the First Session in Sidon, LebanonThe Palestinians of Syria Workers League held its first session in Sidon city in Lebanon on Sunday under the title "Challenges and Achievements." The session was sponsored by I |
2015-05-04 | View |
Egyptian Authorities Rescue 31 Illegal Emigrants.The Egyptian coast guard forces announced that three illegal emigrants died after their boat drowned near Al Buhaira province coasts. They indicated that the three emigrants are a man, a |
2015-05-04 | View |
Residents of Khan Dannon Camp Suffer of the Palestinian Factions and UNRWA NegligenceIn Damascus suburb, a state of resentment and discontent spread among the people of Khan Dannon camp in the capital Damascus because of the great neglect of the camp and |
2015-05-04 | View |
Residents of Khan Al Shieh Contribute "Intimaa" Campaign and Show Solidarity with their People in PrisonsIn Damascus suburb, heavy shelling targeted the adjacent farms of Khan Al Shieh camp, where news reported a number of victims. The shelling coincided with sounds of violent clashes at |
2015-05-04 | View |
Civil Committees and Bodies in Yarmouk Launch "We Are Yarmouk" CampaignCivil committees and bodies in the Yarmouk launched a campaign for cleaning the streets and lanes of Yarmouk under the title of "We are Yarmouk," the campaign will be |
2015-05-04 | View |
Warplanes Hovering and Clashes in Yarmouk.Warplanes hovered above the Yarmouk refugee camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus, coincided with violent clashes between the Palestinian armed groups and ISIS alongside Al Nusra Front. The clashes |
2015-05-04 | View |
Tragic Conditions to the Palestinian and Syrian Detainees in Macedonia, Drunken Police, and Sexual Harassment.The AGPS received a message from number of Palestinian and Syrian detainees inside Ghazi Baba camp in Macedonia, which described their suffering inside this camp that is similar to a |
2015-05-04 | View |
The AGPS: 65 Palestinian Refugees Died during April 2015The AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that 65 Palestinian refugees died during April 2015, including 32 refugees died due to gun shot, 9 refugees died due to shelling and |
2015-05-04 | View |
The Charity Committee Distributes Baby Milk to the displaced children of Yarmouk , and Prepares a Charity Campaign for the Besieged Children of YarmoukThe Charity Committee for the Relief of Palestinian People resumes providing aid to the displaced residents of Yarmouk, as it distributes baby milk to the displaced children, while preparing "Al |
2015-05-03 | View |
Residents of Nasra City in Palestine Show Solidarity with the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusThousands of Palestinians from occupied land in the city of Nazareth, raised banners in solidarity with the Yarmouk refugee camp, and displayed three-dimensionalscale model represents the suffering of the stricken |
2015-05-03 | View |
Intemaa Campaign Confirms the Need to Left the Yarmouk Siege, and Calls on the Lebanese Government to Settle the Situation of Palestinians of SyriaTurning to Lebanon, Mr. Yasser Kaddoura, the General Coordinator of the International Campaign forMaintain the Palestinian Identity "Intimaa," stressed the need to lift the Yarmouk siege, to respect the |
2015-05-03 | View |
Sbeina Residents Demands to Open Road for their Return after 536 Days of DisplacementThe residents of Sbeina camp demanded to open the road for their return to their houses, after the Syrian army and some Palestinian groups affiliated to it prevented the residents |
2015-05-03 | View |
Two PFGC Members Die during Clashes in YarmoukAbdulrahman Sayel known as "Khalid Al Hasan" and Mohammed Zaghloul, members of PFGC, also died in the Yarmouk camp during the ongoing clashes in Yarmouk. |
2015-05-03 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died by Mortar Shell Shrapnel in the Head at Al Maidan Neighborhood in AleppoThe Palestinian refugee Mohammed Rashid AL Saadi form Al Maidan neighborhood, Aleppo, died after he was injured in the head by mortar shell shrapnel. |
2015-05-03 | View |
Tens of Yarmouk Women Demonstrate Condemning Shelling and SiegeTens of Yarmouk women demonstrated yesterday condemning the explosive barrels shelling that targeted civilians' houses the day before yesterday, which killed a civilian and resulted in number of injuries in |
2015-05-03 | View |
4 Palestinians Die in Syria Including a Woman Died Due to Torture in the Syrian PrisonsFour Palestinians died in Syria; they are: The Palestinian female Raghad Khalid, 22 years, from Douma area died due to torture in the Syrian prisons after being detained for more |
2015-05-02 | View |
Shelling Renew at Yarmouk Camp in DamascusNumber of shells and rockets targeted the Yarmouk camp yesterday and resulted in the death of "Ibrahim Mohammed," in addition to great destruction of houses and properties. Meanwhile, the |
2015-05-02 | View |
Water Still Cut at Daraa Camp for 381 Days, and almost 70% of its Buildings DemolishedThe residents of Der’aa camp for Palestinian refugees are still suffering of severe water crises, where it cut for 381 consecutive days amid the absence of most basic services; such |
2015-05-02 | View |
Palestinian Syrian Detainees in Macedonia Renew Demanding their ReleaseThe detained Palestinians of Syria and Syrian refugees in Ghazi Baba camp atMacedonia in charge of entering the country illegally, renewed their demands to UN, international Organizations, and human rights |
2015-05-02 | View |
Launching a Campaign of "For Husseneia, for Return, Together, Our Voice will be Stronger"In a different context, a group of activists started today their media campaign titles” For Al Husaeneyya Camp, for the return, together our voice will be stronger.” The campaign |
2015-05-01 | View |
PLO Sends New Delegation to Syria next MondayMr. Zakareyya Al Agha, the Head of refugees affairs directorate at the PLO, announced that he will head a PLO delegation to visit Damascus in order to assess situation of |
2015-05-01 | View |
Sporadic Shelling Targets Yarmouk Camp Amid Continuous Deteriorated Humanitarian ConditionRandom shelling targeted separate areas of the Yarmouk camp yesterday amid the continuation of strict siege which is imposed by the Syrian Regime and the PFGC since more than 673 |
2015-05-01 | View |
The AGPS: Any Collective Release of Palestinian Detainees in the Syrian prisons were not MonitoredThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team confirmed that there are not any collective release cases were monitored the day before, while the Syrian regime only released three people; they are: |
2015-05-01 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died Due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe Palestinian Refugee Husam Adel Al Nadir from Yarmouk died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime. He was arrested 5 months ago, as the news of |
2015-05-01 | View |
UN: Syria have to Stop all Military Operations in Yarmouk ImmediatelyOn the same context, Secretary-General strongly condemns the shelling and aerial bombardment of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus and called the Syrian Government to immediately stop all of the military operations |
2015-05-01 | View |
Activists Display Names' List of Boats of Death Victims in the European ParliamentIn Brussels, the activists displayed names' list of the death boats victims at the European Parliament, trying to draw attention of the European Union members towards the suffering of the |
2015-05-01 | View |
Syrian Security Releases Three Palestinian DetaineesThe Syrian security forces released a number of Palestinian detainees; three of them were recognized, they are: Yaser Abu Saada, SamerMarzouq, and Mohammed Mahmoud Qadeia from Khan Al shieh camp |
2015-04-30 | View |
Residents of Ramdan Camp Suffer of Dire Economic Crises.Al Ramdan camp lives in a calm state but just like the other camps, its residents suffer of severe living crises such as the high prices, unemployment spread, and the |
2015-04-30 | View |
Residents of Sbeina Camp Demand their Return.The residents of Al Sbeina camp are banned to return back to their camp though the control of the Regular Army and the Palestinian factions loyal to the Army over |
2015-04-30 | View |
Syrian Warplanes Drop 6 Explosive Barrels at the vicinity of Khan AL Shieh CampThe Syrian warplanes targeted the vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp , the 137 area and Al Abaseyya farms with 6 explosive barrels ,moreover, it is referred that the Syrian Army |
2015-04-30 | View |
A Mortar Shell Targets Khan Dannon Camp.Khan Danoun camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus Suburb was exposed to mortar shells that led only to material damages, coincided with clashes between the Regular Army and the Syrian |
2015-04-30 | View |
Shelling Renews at Yarmouk Camp.Heavy shelling targeted Loubieya Street at Yarmouk Camp South of Damascus with no injuries. The AGPS correspondent said,"The area between Al Rija square, Mashroua Al Waseem, Ein Ghazal Street |
2015-04-30 | View |
28 victims from Khan Dannon Camp Died since the Beginning of War in SyriaThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that the number of victims from Khan Dannon Camp in Damascus suburb, since the beginning of events in Syria, has reached 28 victims |
2015-04-30 | View |
Activists launch a campaign ofActivists launched a campaign titled as "There are Civilians in Yarmouk" in order to deliver the voice of besieged people in Yarmouk, as the camp is not empty according to |
2015-04-30 | View |
The Palestinian House in Netherlands Submits a Memorandum to the Dutch Parliament Demanding to Provide International Protection for Palestinians of Syria"Palestinian house in the Netherlands" submitted a memorandum to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Dutch Parliament during the second meeting this year includes four demands, namely: To secure a |
2015-04-29 | View |
Residents of Al Raml Camp in Latakia are Still Suffering.A state of calm prevailed Al Raml camp North of Syria amid the continuing economic suffering of high prices of food supplies, in addition to the high cost of homes |
2015-04-29 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target Adjacent Areas and Farms of Khan Al Shieh CampThe Syrian warplanes targeted Khan AL Shieh camp in Damascus suburb with number of explosive barrels and resulted in a state of panic among the residents. In the meantime, violent |
2015-04-29 | View |
UN and UNRWA Teams Enter the Yarmouk Neighboring Towns.A team of United Nations and UNRWA entered yesterday to the towns of Yalda, Babbila, and beit sahem to inspect the humanitarian situation and the conditions of displaced Palestinians of |
2015-04-29 | View |
Distress Calls by the Besieged Yarmouk Residents for Ending Arbitrary Shelling after Targeting the Camp with Rockets and Explosive BarrelsThe besieged residents of Yarmouk launched distress calls yesterday to end the arbitrary shelling that target the camp by the Syrian warplanes with explosive barrels and artillery shells. The residents |
2015-04-29 | View |
Launching the Project of Forestation the Streets of Khan Al Shieh Camp.Under the slogan "we plant life despite death," Palestine Charity Committee launched the forestation streets of Khan Al Shieh camp, as team of volunteer shave cleaned the main street |
2015-04-28 | View |
Food Aid Distribution to the Displaced Palestinians of Syria Children in Bidawi CampPalestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon in collaboration with the Medical Care clinic in Beddawi camp, distributed yesterday 110 backs of baby milk to children who are year and above |
2015-04-28 | View |
Clashes Broke out between Two Families in Aleppo Affect Al Nairab CampThe AGPS correspondent reported that Al Nairab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo witnessed a huge security tension due to the clashes between the residents of Al Nairab village and |
2015-04-28 | View |
Heavy Shelling Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp, and the Only Road was ClosedKhan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees was exposed to bombing by the Syrian Army where about 500 artillery shells and 20 explosive barrels targeted Khan Al Shieh, Mazare Al |
2015-04-28 | View |
Three Palestinian Refugees Die in Syria.Amna Hussein Amayri Three victims died in Syria; they are: the young man “Mohammed Jamal Mawed,” a PLA officer died due to the ongoing conflict in Syria |
2015-04-28 | View |
PLO Delegation Visit to Damascus Delays.Palestinian media resources confirmed that the Syria Foreign Minister apologized about receiving the Palestinian delegation that was formed by the PLO executive committee. The delegation was supposed to head to |
2015-04-28 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees were Arrested while Leaving Lebanon.The Syrian Security arrested the Palestinian refugees Al AlTawil and Ashraf Sabah Al Dali from Khan Al Sheih camp in Damascus after they were returning back to Syria without acknowledging |
2015-04-28 | View |
Turkey Arrests 250 Illegal Emigrants while Trying to Reach Europe, Including 53 Palestinian Syrian Refugees.350 refugees were detained by the Turkish coast guards, including 53 Palestinian Syrian refugees while trying to reach Europe from Mersin overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The Coast Guard noted in |
2015-04-27 | View |
Water Still cut at Daraa Camp since 1st of April 2014, and almost 70 % of its Buildings were Destroyed.The residents of Daraa south of Syria are suffering of stifling water crisis, as water cut for 2010 days amid the absence of most basic services; such as hospitals, power |
2015-04-27 | View |
Jafra Foundation Continues "Water Drop" Campaign in Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb.The volunteers of Jafara Association continue their campaign of “Water Drop” in Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb, as they distributing water to the houses of the camp. It |
2015-04-27 | View |
The Syrian Opposition Armed Groups Demand the Yarmouk Residents to Evacuate their Camp.Armed groups of the Syrian opposition in the town of Yalda in Damascus suburb demanded the residents Yarmouk to evacuate the camp within a maximum of 48 hours. Meanwhile |
2015-04-27 | View |
Palestinian and Syrian Refugees Detained in Macedonian Prisons in Inhuman Conditions Demand their ReleasePalestinian Syrian refugees who are detained on charges of entering the country illegally in the Macedonian prisons demanded the United Nations Commission, the international organizations, and the Human Rights to |
2015-04-27 | View |
Palestinians of Europe Conference Demands to Open the Yarmouk Road and to Enter Humanitarian AidPalestinians of Europe Conference confirmed in the closing statement that was issued yesterday evening that the conference cope with the renewable plight of the Palestinian people in Syria, and follow-up |
2015-04-26 | View |
A Cup of Coffee" Exhibition in Berlin Evokes the Suffering of YarmoukDuring the exhibition that was held yesterday under the title "A Cup of Coffee," the Palestinian Syrian artist "Anas Salama" manifested the suffering of the Palestinian refugees in the |
2015-04-26 | View |
Palestinian Syrian Families in the Turkish City of Kilis hold responsibility to the official and civil sides of any family's decision to return to Syriathe Committee of the Yarmouk Palestinian Families from Syria to Turkey at Kilis city hold the humanitarian and manner responsibility of returning the refugees back to Syria to the official |
2015-04-26 | View |
73 Palestinian Victims were Recognized through Testimonies of Released Detainees and Leaked Photos of Torture Victims in the Syrian PrisonsAccording to the statistical report issued by the AGPS days ago, more than (6000) photos of torture victims inside the Syrian prisons were leaked in the beginning of March 2015 |
2015-04-25 | View |
French Popular Associations Organize a Solidarity Sit-in with YarmoukFrench-Palestinian Solidarity Organization, in collaboration with a number of human rights organizations and civil society, organized a solidarity sit-in in the city "Bizanos eastern France, with the people of Yarmouk |
2015-04-25 | View |
A Sit-in and Voluntary Day at Ein Al Hilwa Camp in Solidarity with YarmoukDozens of volunteers from "Nashit Society" and "Shoala Youth Team" implemented a sit-in and participated in a voluntary day that were held at Ein Al Hilwa camp in solidarity with |
2015-04-25 | View |
• Palestinian Refugee "Muntasir Owais" Dies Due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe Palestinian refugee Montaser Ewees from the Yarmouk camp died due to torture in the Syrian Security prisons after being deatined for more than two years, as the Syrian Security |
2015-04-24 | View |
Civic Council in Besieged Yarmouk Camp: Yarmouk Camp is Dying, We Demand the Return of Normal LifeThe Civil Council at besieged Yarmouk Camp delivered a message to the Yarmouk people through its head Mr. Fawzi Hmeid, to unite their word and to work as a group |
2015-04-24 | View |
Pro-Syrian Regime Groups in Nairab Camp Hold Military Training Courses for Teenagers to Join the FightingAl Quds Brigades Group in Neirab camp announced holding a military training course for 30 days starting from the age of 15 years and above, and recommended that everyone who |
2015-04-24 | View |
The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria Issues the English Version of the Report “The Detailed Statistics of the Palestinian Refugee Victims in Syria till the End of March 2015”AGPS issued the English version of its documentary report of “The Detailed Statistics of the Palestinian Refugee Victims in Syria till the End of March 2015” The report documented "2771" |
2015-04-24 | View |
" A Cup of coffee," an Exhibition in Berlin Manifesting the Suffering of YarmoukTitled as a Cup of Coffee, Mr. AnasSalama, the Palestinian Artist, will open his plastic Arts exhibition in Berlin the Capital of Germany. The exhibition will include 350 paintings by |
2015-04-23 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria and their Suffering in the Palestinians of Europe ConferenceThe Organizations that work for Palestine in Europe continue their preparations for the 13th conference of the Palestinians of Europe, which will be held in Berlin the capital of Germany |
2015-04-23 | View |
Relief Organizations Produced In-kind and Food Aid to the Displaced Residents of Yarmouk in the Neighboring AreasThe Palestine Charity Commission for the Relief of the Palestinian People in Cooperation with the International Relief and Konna W Sanabqa organization distributed relief aid on the families that were |
2015-04-23 | View |
High Cost of Living and Lack of Services are the most Prominent Suffering in Khan Dannon CampThe residents of Danoun Camp complain of the high cost of living and the high prices of food materials in addition to the high cost of rent houses inside the |
2015-04-23 | View |
The Regular Army Prevents the Residents of Sbeina Camp to Return to their HomesThe Regular Army and the Palestinian factions still prevent the residents of Al Sbeina camp to return back to their houses for 526 days. The residents were forced to leave |
2015-04-23 | View |
Appeals to Fatah Movement and GC to Release the Son of a Leader in Fatah Movement who is Detained in the Syrian PrisonsThe relatives of the detainee Mohammed Hasan Abu Shnar appealed the Fatah Movement and PFGC to work to release him from the Syrian prisons. It is mentioned that the Syrian |
2015-04-23 | View |
Calm state coincided in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugeesYarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees southern of Damascus witnessed a calm state coincided with sounds of explosions due to clashes between ISIS alongside with NUSRA against the Regular Army in |
2015-04-23 | View |
49 Palestinian Syrian Families in the Turkish City of Kilis Demand through the AGPS to Help them and to Settle their SituationA number of Palestinian families from Syria in Turkey launched an appeal demanding to help the families to get a decent life a Kilis city south of Turkey after closing |
2015-04-23 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee was Found Killed inside his House in YarmoukThe refugee Moahmmed Tawfeeq was found killed in his house at Al OurobaStreet in Yarmouk camp where the AGPS was unable to know the killer. |
2015-04-23 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon Contributes Distributing Food baskets to the Palestinian Families in Nahr Al Barid CampPalestinians of Syria committee in Lebanon contributed to the distribution of a number of food baskets to the Palestinian Syrian families who are displaced in Nahr al-Bared camp in Tripoli |
2015-04-22 | View |
A Solidarity Vigil with Yarmouk at Ein Al Hilwa CampNashit Cultural and Social Association and Shoala youth activist team organized a solidarity vigilat Ein Al-Hilweh refugee camp in Sidon southern of Lebanon under the title «Yarmouk Cry» in order |
2015-04-22 | View |
European Union Approves Ten Procedures to illuminate the Migrants' SufferingThe European Union approved yesterday a package of proceduresconsisting of ten points to reduce the tragedies of the sinking migrants across the Mediterranean Sea. The EU said it would strengthen |
2015-04-22 | View |
The PRCS Volunteers Sit-in to Demand the Entry of Urgent Medical Aid to the Yarmouk CampThe rest of the PRCS Volunteers in Palestine Hospital in Yamouk implemented a sit-in calling for the introduction of emergency medical assistance to the Yarmouk because of the deterioration of |
2015-04-22 | View |
Shelling and Sporadic Clashes in Yarmouk.A number of mortar shells targeted different districts inthe Yarmouk refugee camp yesterday. Our correspondent reported injuries among civilians; they are: "Isa Rashdan," "Mohammed Shaheen," "Ali Hamad," |
2015-04-22 | View |
ISIS Releases 11 Detainees since its Breaking into the CampIn a related context, ISIS released ten people who had been arrested after they broke into the Yarmouk refugee camp on 04.01.2015. among the released people, Skiekh "Abu |
2015-04-22 | View |
Two Palestinians Die in Syria, One of them Dies Due to TortureThe Palestinian refugee "Hamza Al Saleh," from Damr area in Damascus died due to torture in Syrian prisons after being detained for more than a year, bringing the |
2015-04-22 | View |
The AGPS Issues a Documentary Report of: The Detailed Statistics of the Palestinian Refugee Victims in Syria till the End of March 2015The AGPS Issued a documentary report entitled as "The Detailed Statistics of the Palestinian Refugee Victims in Syria till the End of March 2015." The report documented 2771 Palestinian |
2015-04-22 | View |
During a closed Video conference Pierre Krenpol warned the UN Security Council about the serious situation in Yarmouk camp.During a closed Video conference from Jerusalem and Damascus, respectively, Pierre Krenpol, General Commissionerof UNRWA in the Near East, and RamziIzz al-Din, Secretary-General Deputy of the United Nations in Syria |
2015-04-22 | View |
UNRWA Reduces its Food Aid and Fill the ATM for the Displaced Palestinians of Syria in LebanonUNRWA has announced that it will fill the ATM cards for the Palestinian refugees coming from Syria and those who are eligible for cash assistance who registered their informationtill 14 |
2015-04-21 | View |
Turkish Embassies Continue Suspending Visas for the Palestinian Syrian RefugeesTurkish Embassy in Lebanon continue suspending issuing visas for Palestinian Syrian and Syrianrefugees in Lebanon, without giving reasons, which forced hundreds of Palestinians of Syria to resort to the dangerous |
2015-04-21 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Conference Honors the Palestinian Artist "Ayham Ahmed"Presidency of Palestinians of Europe Conference which its thirteenth session will be held in a few days in the German capital Berlin, announced its intention to honor the Palestinian artist |
2015-04-21 | View |
Water Cuts for 371 Days in Daraa, and 223 Days in YarmoukAs in Daraa south of Syria, the water cuts for 370 days, while water cuts in Yarmouk in Damascus camp for (223) days respectively, amid worsening humanitarian situation and living |
2015-04-21 | View |
Students Return Back to Schools in YarmoukThe educational movement returned in the Yarmouk camp after being interrupted since ISIS broke into the camp on 1st of April, while our correspondent reported that more than 800 students |
2015-04-21 | View |
Clashes and Shelling at Yarmouk, and its Residents Announce Forming Several Committees for Serving the CampViolent clashes broke out in the Yarmouk refugee camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus between Palestinian groups and ISIS alongside AL Nusra Front, coincided with the fall of the |
2015-04-21 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target Al Muzaireib Town in DaraaSyrian warplanes bombed the town of Al Muzareibin the province Daraa southern Syria which is home to about8500 Palestinian refugees. The warplanes dropped two explosive barrels which resulted in a |
2015-04-21 | View |
A Residents from Al Aedein Camp in Homs Drown while Trying to Migrate to the European CountriesThe refugee Ahmed Mahmoud Abbas, in his thirties, from Al Aedein camp in Homs died due to the boat sinking where he was abroad with more than 300 people off |
2015-04-21 | View |
UN Security Council Launches a 3-Point-Plan to Assist the Yarmouk ResidentsWithin a closed consultation session that was held on Monday to discuss Yarmouk situations, the Security Council launched a three-point-plan in order to provide assistance to the people of the |
2015-04-21 | View |
A boat Sank in the Greece Waters with 300 Immigrants.A boat was carrying at least more than three hundred people sank yesterdayoff the Greek island of Rhodes in the Mediterranean. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has received a |
2015-04-21 | View |
UNRWA: More than 10,000 Palestinian Syrian Refugee were Displaced to JordanAccording to the UNRWA statistical map, the number of Palestinian Syrian refugees who are in Jordan has reached (10,687) until the end of 2014, and states that the Jordanian |
2015-04-20 | View |
Distribution of Relief Aid to the Palestinians of Syria at Nahr Al Barid CampPalestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon produced relief aid on 17th of April to a number of Palestinian families displaced from Syria to the Nahr al-Bared camp in Tripoli, northern |
2015-04-20 | View |
High House Rents Add Further Economic Burdens to the Palestinians of Syria.The displaced Palestinian Syrians who fled their camps are suffering of multiple economic crises, most notably the high rents of houses in areas where they displaced which ranges between $ |
2015-04-20 | View |
The Phenomenon of Youth Migration in Al Aedein Camp in Homs is Increasing.In Al Aedein camp in Homs, the phenomenon of youth migration, especially to Turkey, has increased for fear of arrest and raid campaigns carried out by Syrian security between now |
2015-04-20 | View |
Dire Living Crises at Al Ramdan Camp.The number of victims amounted to more than "40 victims, as the residents of Al Ramdan camp, which is located in the south-east approximately 50 km away fromthe city of |
2015-04-20 | View |
A State of Cautious Calmness prevailed Jermana Camp.Jaramana Camp receives nearly 5,000 displaced families, especially from Yarmouk,Husseinia,SayedaZeinab,Sbeineh and Al Theabia camps, thereby exacerbating the suffering of the population which has led to the |
2015-04-20 | View |
Sporadic Clashes in Yarmouk amid the Continuing Strict Siege.Sporadic clashes broke out yesterday in Yarmouk at Ain Ghazal Street, while the regular army and the PFGC groups continue imposing siege on the Yarmouk refugee camp for more than |
2015-04-20 | View |
700 Immigrants Drawn in the Mediterranean, and 3 Immigrants Including a Child were Rescued Southwest Turkey.Italian Coast Guard announced that about 700 immigrants have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea when the ship they were traveling near the Italian island of Lampedusa flipped while trying to |
2015-04-20 | View |
Shelling has Resulted in the Death of 998 Palestinians in Syria till Today, and the Total Toll of Victims is 2824.The Documentedstatistics on the AGPS website,"actionpal.org.uk," indicate that the bombing is first cause of death among the Palestinian refugees in Syria, where it led to the |
2015-04-19 | View |
A Solidarity Sit-in with Yarmouk off the UN Headquarter in Brussel, BelgiumDozens of Palestinians and protestors gathered in solidarity with the Yarmouk refugee camp, yesterday, in front of the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, where protestors expressed their solidarity with their |
2015-04-19 | View |
Appeals to Al Nusra Front for Releasing a Detained Resident from YarmoukFamilies and friends of the detained refugee "AmjadAl Hindi- Abu Ayyub" demanded Al Nusra Front to immediately release him, where Al Nusra kidnapped him on 29th of March, despite the |
2015-04-19 | View |
ISIS Burns Musical Instruments for the Palestinian Artist "Ayham Al Ahmed"ISIS has burnt and damaged some musical instruments belonging to the Palestinian artist "Ayham Al-Ahmad" from Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus, provoking a wave of criticism among residents and activists |
2015-04-19 | View |
A Leader of Aknaf Brigades "Aknaf is Still Resistant in the Battles against ISIS, and is Working in order to Set the Camp Free and Neutralize it."Abu Ahmed," a leaderof AknafBrigades in the Yarmouk camp, stated that ISIS and AL Nusra are confused, as some cases of escape were recorded amongst their members. In an |
2015-04-19 | View |
3 Residents of Khan Al Shieh Die after being kidnapped by Al Nusra Front 7 Months AgoEach of "Abdullah Khneifis," "Abdul Rahman Saeed Khneifis," and "Nabil AwadFaris", died after being kidnapped from Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus suburbby groups affiliated to Al Nusra |
2015-04-19 | View |
News about 40 immigrants Drawn Launched from LibyaThe AGPS received news about sinking of a rubber boat, which was launched from Libya to the Italian beaches, resulting in a loss of about "40" illegal immigrants were on |
2015-04-18 | View |
Relief Aid Distribution Continues to the Displaced People from Yarmouk to YeldaUNRWA distributed some food rations to displaced families from the Yarmouk refugee camp to the neighboring towns of Beit Sahem and Yalda. It is noteworthy that about a thousand Palestinian |
2015-04-18 | View |
A Member of Fatah Movement Dies During Clashes at YarmoukFatah movement announced the death of one of its members, "Ibrahem Ahmed Abdulrahman" who died during clashes in Yarmouk. It was mentioned that Fatah movement is one of the Palestinian |
2015-04-18 | View |
Dire Living Situation in Der'aa Camp South of Syria.The residents of Der'aa camp south of Syria are still suffering because of the shelling and repeated clashes since the beginning of the ongoing war. According to unofficial statistics |
2015-04-18 | View |
Deteriorated Health Conditions in Yarmouk amid Sporadic Clashes and Strict SiegeThe Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus suffers from a severe health crisis due to the loss of all medical supplies inside the camp, where the regular army and PFGC groups' |
2015-04-18 | View |
In the Palestinian Prisoners' Day, the AGPS: 824 Palestinian Detainees in the Syrian Prisons and 382 Refugees Die Due to TortureThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that it documented the information of "382" Palestinian refugees who died due to torture in detention centers of the Syrian regime, while Group |
2015-04-18 | View |
The World Relief and the Charity Committee Distribute Aid to the Yarmouk Residents who are displaced in Yelda.World Relief Organization and the Charity Committee for Relief of the Palestinian people" are distributing "1000" food rations as well as bread and baby milk to families displaced from the |
2015-04-17 | View |
Victims and Injuries after the Bombing of Zakia-Khan AL Shieh Road.In Damascus suburb, heavy shelling andheavy gunfire targeted "Zakia - Khan Al Shieh" road, where Shilka tanks of the Syrian regime opened fire against the road during the presence of |
2015-04-17 | View |
Haneya: We Will not Forget our People in Camps, Especially Yarmouk.In a related context, Dr. Ismile Hanneya ,the deputy head of Hamas political bureau, in a speech yesterday evening during a rally in Gaza City on the occasion of the |
2015-04-17 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Die in Syria, One of them Due to Torture and the Other from Aknaf Brigades.The Palestinian refugee "Mahmoud Diab," 28 years, from Al Aedein campdied due to torture in the Syrian regime's prisons after being detained for two years; his corpse was |
2015-04-17 | View |
Al Yarmouk Residents Transfer 9 Victim's Bodies Buried at a Public Garden in the CampDozens of people in the Yarmouk camp transferred 9 Palestinian victims' bodies who were buried in the garden of Abdul-Qader al-Husseini Mosque during the last few days, due to the |
2015-04-17 | View |
The AGPS in Cooperation with the Association of Palestinian Women in Sudan Implement a Session about the Palestinians of Syria Conditions.The AGPS researcher, "Ibrahim Ali," delivered a lecture about the Palestinian refugee camps, in which he talked about the latest developments in the Palestinian refugee camps in Syria in |
2015-04-16 | View |
The Charity Committee Launches a Campaign for Distributing 1000 Food Parcels to the Residents of Yarmouk.Charity Commission for Relief of Palestinian People in collaboration with the Global Relief Charity launched a campaign to distribute 1000 food parcels for the residents of the Yarmouk refugee camp |
2015-04-16 | View |
The Regular Army Checkpoints Increase the Suffering of Khan Dannon Camp.The residents of Khan Dannun camp live in a state of instability and uncertainty of the unknown fate, due to rising hostilities pace in the adjacent regions and towns between |
2015-04-16 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Die due to Shelling and Clashes in the Yarmouk Camp, and a PLA member's Body Found.The Palestinian refugee "Rami Youssef Moussa" died due to wounds he attained as a result of the shelling that targeted Al Rija square in the Yarmouk Camp. "Hassan Haitham Al |
2015-04-16 | View |
400 Immigrants Drawn during their Journey from Libya to ItalySurvivors reported that about 400 migrants died when their ship sank during their trip from Libya trying to reach Italy. Save the Children organization said that 550 migrants were aboard |
2015-04-16 | View |
Aknaf Brigades Advance to South of Yarmouk.A significant progress made by Aknaf Brigades on the north side of the Yarmouk refugee camp, after violent clashes between Aknaf alongside Palestinian groups and ISIS alongside Al Nusra Front |
2015-04-16 | View |
Shelling Targets a Palestinian Refugee's House at AL Hamdaneia Neighborhood in AleppoIn Aleppo, a mortar shell targeted the house of the refugee "Nidal Al Khateib" who is displaced from Al Nairab camp to Al Hamdaneia neighborhood in Aleppo. The shelling resulted |
2015-04-15 | View |
Sporadic Shelling Targets the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh CampHeavy shelling targeted the adjacent farms of Khan AL Shieh camp by the Syrian warplanes which dropped a number of explosive barrels provoking a state of panic amongst the residents |
2015-04-15 | View |
Syrian Security Services Arrest Female Palestinian Refugee while Leaving YarmoukThe Syrian army forces and the Syrian security services arrested the female Palestinian refugee "Salam Ammar," 23 years from the besieged Yarmouk camp while trying to leave it through |
2015-04-15 | View |
Two PLA Members Die in Syria.Each of "Alaa Al Dein Ghubari" and "Ali Al Saadi," PLA members, died at Tal Al Swan area near the entrance of Duma city in Damascus during the clashes |
2015-04-15 | View |
Violent Explosions and Clashes Rock the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusViolent explosions rocked the Yarmouk camp yesterday, coincided with warplanes hovering over the camp, while violent clashes broke out yesterday between ISIS groups alongside Al Nusra Front and Aknaf brigades |
2015-04-15 | View |
First Consultative Meeting for Palestinians of Syria in the Swedish city of Hlsnbura Held.The first consultative meeting of Palestinians of Syria in Sweden was held yesterday in the city of Hlsnbura. The meeting was attended by "Mohammed Abu Hija," a representative of |
2015-04-14 | View |
Sit-ins in Lebanon, Germany, and Ireland in Solidarity with YarmoukPalestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon and Palestinian workers League Participated in a solidarity vigil with Yarmouk Camp that was held yesterday, Monday, 13th of April 2015 in front of |
2015-04-14 | View |
9 Immigrants Drawn to Die in a Boat was Launched from the Libyan City of Misrata Heading to EuropeItalian Coastguard announced on Monday that at least nine people have died after an overcrowded migrants' boat drawn off the coast of Libya, while 144 other people were rescued after |
2015-04-14 | View |
Nour Association for Relief and Development, and Jafra Foundation Continue Entering Food Aid to the Residents of YarmoukJafra Foundation and Nour Association for Relief and Development managed to introduce new quantities of relief materials to the regions of Yalda and Beit Sahem in order to be distributed |
2015-04-14 | View |
Security Tension at Qudsaya Town where 6 Thousand Palestinian Families FledThe Syrian authorities close the road to Qudsaya area in the Damascus suburb, after a group of Syrian armed opposition kidnapped a member of Syrian security forces who entered the |
2015-04-14 | View |
Sporadic Clashes Renewed between Aknaf Brigades and ISIS groups in YarmoukSporadic clashes broke out yesterday between ISIS groups and AKnaf brigades, which centered in the vicinity of Yarmouk Girls High School area in Martyr Jalal Kawash Street near Palestine Street |
2015-04-14 | View |
A Female Refugee Dies Due to shrapnel by Syrian Warplane Shelling at Daraa CampThe female Palestinian refugee "Mahdeia Ouda Habeib," was born in 1942 also died due to shrapnel by the Syrian warplanes shelling at Daraa Camp. |
2015-04-14 | View |
A Refugee and his Wife Died due to a Previous Shelling at the Yarmouk CampThe Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Al Sabbagh" and his wife died due to a previous shelling that targeted the Yarmouk Camp, while their bodied were found at their house behind Palestine |
2015-04-14 | View |
Yarmouk Residents and Bodies Assure Staying in Yarmouk and Stress on the Political Solution for their SufferingResidents, organizations, and institutions in the Yarmouk refugee camp protested yesterday in front of the youth center in schools Street in Yarmouk, where they demanded the UN and the PLO |
2015-04-14 | View |
The Residents of Jaramana and Al SayedaZainab Camps funeral the PLA VictimsThe residents of Jaramana camp mourned the lieutenant Mohammed Al Akhras , sergeant Jehad Mohammed , Marwan Khnefes and Mohamed Naemi from the PLA. The resdiendts of Al SayedaZainab camp mourned three |
2015-04-13 | View |
The Syrian Army Targets the Adjacent Farms of Khan Al Shieh CampThe Syrian Army Artillery in Tal Al Kabusseyya location targeted the surrounding farms of Khan Al Sheih with a number of shells, moreover, the Syrian Army force number 137 targeted |
2015-04-13 | View |
Aknaf Brigades Announce the Start of " On Right We Insist" Operation in YarmoukThe Yarmouk camp for Palestinian Refugees in southern of Damascus was targeted with violent bombings, the AGPS correspondent reported that Aknaf Bait Al Maqdis started an attack on the ISIS |
2015-04-13 | View |
AGPS: 134 PLA Victims Including 37 Died since the Beginning of 2015The AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that it documented the names of 134 PLA victims who died since the beginning of the ongoing war in Syria, most of them |
2015-04-13 | View |
UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krahenbuhl visited the displaced people of YarmoukThe bad living situation of the besieged people of Yarmouk camp is increasing specially with the stop of food and medical aid distribution and the continuous bombing, siege and the |
2015-04-13 | View |
Palestinian Refugees Detained in the Egyptian Prisons 159 Days AgoThe Palestinian Syrian Detainees in Karmouz prison at the city of Alexandria in Egypt renewed their demands to the Egyptian government to immediately release them and to end their suffering |
2015-04-12 | View |
Three Palestinian Refugees Arrested in Al Aedein Camp, And a female Arrested in Damascus Suburb.Syrian security forces arrested three Palestinian refugees from Al Aedein camp in Homs. They are: "Mohammed Mousa Mohammed Shatara," in his thirties, originally from Tarshiha village in Palestine and |
2015-04-12 | View |
Solidarity Sit-in with Yarmouk in Sweden, Germany, and LebanonSolidarity sit-ins with Yarmouk were carried out in German capital Berlin, Hlsnbura, Kalmar,Kristen Swedish city, and the Lebanese town of Mar Elias. The protesters demanded international and Palestinian authorities |
2015-04-12 | View |
Health Condition Deterioration inside the Yarmouk CampPeople of the Yarmouk camp renewed their appeal of entering urgent medical aid to the Yarmouk due to rapidly deteriorating medical situation inside the camp, where dozens of injuries remain |
2015-04-12 | View |
News about ISIS Intension of Withdrawing from the Yarmouk CampNews reported that ISIS intention of withdraw from the Yarmouk camp and deliver its headquarters to Al Nusra Front, however, until the moment there is no confirmed information. Meanwhile, conflicting |
2015-04-12 | View |
UNRWA Commissioner-General and Deputy Secretary-General of the UN in Syria to follow up on the Yarmouk CrisisUNRWA announced yesterday that Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl is undertaking an urgent mission to Syria today, 11th of April 2015, The visit is prompted by UNRWA's deepening concerns for |
2015-04-12 | View |
Charity Committees Continue Distributing Relief Aid to the Displaced Residents of YarmoukThe Charity Commission for the Relief of the Palestinian People and number of organizations distributed food meals to a number of displaced families from the Yarmouk Camp in Zainab Al |
2015-04-11 | View |
Solidarity Sit-ins with Yarmouk in Istanbul, Algeria, and Calls for Protesting in SwedenHundreds of Palestinians of Syrian, the Arab Community members and the Turkish People participated in the solidarity sit-in that was organized by Arab and Turkish organizations in solidarity with Yarmouk |
2015-04-11 | View |
Pro-Syrian Regime Groups Seize Expatriate Families' Homes at Al Nairab Camp in AleppoPro-Syrian regime groups seized houses of three expatriate families of Nairab Camp, as they expelled the three families despite the intervention of the governor of Aleppo giving orders of not |
2015-04-11 | View |
Sporadic Clashes in Yarmouk and Aknaf Managed to Advance to the Vicinity of Loubia StreetSporadic clashes broke out yesterday between Aknaf brigades alongside youth groups and ISIS groups, where Aknaf imposed control at new sites in the vicinity of Loubia Street following these clashes |
2015-04-11 | View |
Health Conditions Continue to Deteriorate in Yarmouk amid Severe Shortage of Food SuppliesMany residents and relief activists inside the camp renewed their refusal towards any military intervention because of the danger it posed to the lives of about "18" thousand civilians inside |
2015-04-11 | View |
Two Palestinians Tortured to Death in the Prisons of the Syrian RegimeThe Palestinian refugee "Wardan Yousef Hijazi" from Al Aedein camp in Homs died due to torture in the Syrian regime's prisons after being arrested at his home on 26th |
2015-04-11 | View |
12 PLA Members Die in Swaidaa Province Suburb South of Syria12 PLA members died yesterday. They are: First Lieutenant, "Mohamed Khaled Al Akhras," Sergeant, "Khaled Al Lafi," "Sergeant" Omar Mahmoud Mari, "recruiter" Jihad Ziad Ahmed, "" Ahmed Mohammed |
2015-04-11 | View |
Solidarity Sit-ins with Yarmouk in Palestine, Jordan, Germany, Sweden, And Switzerland.Many solidarity sit-ins were carried out in Jerusalem, Gaza, Lebanon, Jordan,German Berlin, Swedish Malmo,and Hague in Netherlands to show solidarity with the Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk camp, where |
2015-04-10 | View |
The Syrian Army Imposes Restrictions at the Displaced People from Daraa Camp.The Syrian Army Forces banned Der’aa Camp’s displaced residents out of the camp and who are available in the Syrian Regime’s areas to enter the areas that the Opposition controls |
2015-04-10 | View |
Regional and International Organizations Demand the International Society to Take Urgent Actions for Protecting Thousands of Civilians in the Yarmouk Camp.A number of regional and international organizations issued a statement in which the demanded the international community to take urgent action to protect thousands of civilians at risk and to |
2015-04-10 | View |
Amnesty International: All Conflict Parties should Immediately Allow the Humanitarian Organizations to Enter the Yarmouk Camp.The deputy director of the Middle East and North Africa Program at Amnesty International described the life in Yarmouk as a painful suffering to stay alive following what they have |
2015-04-10 | View |
UN Secretary-General: Yarmouk Camp Turned into Hell; its Residents Need More Protection and Cannot be Abandoned .Ban Ki-Moon, the UN secretary-general, described the Palestinian refugee camp to the south of the capital Damascus in a press conference on 9th of April 2015 as "the deepest |
2015-04-10 | View |
The ICRC Demands to Enter the Yarmouk Camp so as to Provide its Residents with Humanitarian Aid.A group of international and human rights appeals were made demanding protection for the refugees in Yarmouk and for entering urgent humanitarian aid, as well as the ICRC demands to |
2015-04-10 | View |
Reuters: the Palestinian Factions is to Participate in the Military Operations Alongside the Regime.Reuter news agency reported that "The Palestinian factions will take part in military operations alongside the Syrian regime forces against insurgents in the Yarmouk camp." The humanitarian situation inside |
2015-04-10 | View |
News about the Withdrawal of Tens of ISIS Members from the Yarmouk Camp.Dozens of ISIS members withdraw to Al Hajar Al Aswad area adjacent to the camp amid reports talk about their intention to withdraw from the Yarmouk camp and handing areas |
2015-04-10 | View |
Female Palestinian Refugee Die by Sniper Shot in Yarmouk, And a Palestinian Refugee from Al Raml Camp Dies Due to Torture.The female Palestinian refugee "Sanaa Mohammed Khalili" died by sniper shot while she was near the vicinity of the Yarmouk Court. The Palestinian refugee "Abdul Salam Al Ahmed," 22 |
2015-04-10 | View |
Explosive Barrels TargetYarmouk Camp and the only Hospital in it.Great destruction caused by the heavy shelling and the explosive barrels that targeted the Yarmouk Camp in Damascus, which lasted until the early morning hours and led to large destruction |
2015-04-10 | View |
UNRWA Reduces its Food Aid to the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon.UNRWA announced that it will implement regional standards for food aid in Lebanon starting from April 2015. It clarified that every displaced Palestinian from Syria in Lebanon and who is |
2015-04-09 | View |
Syrian Warplanes Drop Explosive Barrels at Der’aa and Al Muzaireib Camps.Two explosive barrels were dropped by the Syrian warplanes at Al Muzaireib town in Der’aa Governorate causing a mass destruction to the houses and no news about injuries. It is |
2015-04-09 | View |
Solidarity Sit-ins with Yarmouk in Gaza and Lebanon.Solidarity sit-ins implemented in Deir Al Balah, Gaza and Al Rasheideya and Wadi Al Zeina towns in Lebanon. The protestors demanded all the Palestinian and international institutions and parties to |
2015-04-09 | View |
The Two Relief Institutions of Nour and Jafra Distribute Food Aid to the Displaced Families from Yarmouk to Yelda Town.The two relief organizations of Nour and Jafra distributed some relief aid to hundreds of families who were displaced from the Yarmouk camp to the nearby town of Yelda. |
2015-04-09 | View |
Majdalani: the Yarmouk Camp is under the Syrian Regime's Control and the Minister of Syrian Reconsolidation talks about Finding Military Solution.Media sources close to the Syrian regime reported that the PLO Central Committee member and the Palestinian presidential delegate to Syria "Ahmad Majdalani" said that "the Syrian government and the |
2015-04-09 | View |
The Yarmouk Residents Renew their Appeals of Entering Medical Aid to the Yarmouk Camp.The humanitarian situation is continue to deteriorate, where all relief organizations stopped working for fear of its cadres to be kidnapped by ISIS, while the residents renewed their appeals to |
2015-04-09 | View |
A Leader of Aknaf Brigades from Inside the Yarmouk Camp Confirms the Continuation of Aknaf Facing ISIS Attacks.At least 6 explosive barrels targeted different areas of the Yarmouk camp yesterday causing massive destruction of buildings and properties, while the deteriorated conditions following the shelling prevented the announcement |
2015-04-09 | View |
The Syrian Opposition Publishes Photos Found in Idlib Prove the Regime’s Involvement in the PLA Officers Massacre Two Years Ago.The Syrian opposition published photographs of the two PLA recruits bodies of, "Mahmoud Abu Al Leil" and "Anas KAreim" with signs of torture, where opposition groups have found those pictures |
2015-04-09 | View |
Four Palestinians Die in Syria.The refugee "Rami Bassam Abu Ras" died after earlier clashes broke into Deir Yassin neighborhood behind the Palestine Hospital, and the elderly refugee woman "Fethiye Khalil Abu Jawied," was |
2015-04-09 | View |
Health Nutrition Project in Lebanon Includes the Palestinians of Syria.The Palestinians Doctors League in Europe in cooperation with Al Shefaa Medical Society in Beirut carried out the healthy nourishment project for the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and the displaced |
2015-04-08 | View |
The Palestinian Doctors League on Europe " The Yarmouk is in the edge of a humanitarian, health, environmental unprecedented crises.Palestinian Doctors League in Europe warned of humanitarian, health, and environmental unprecedented crises in the Yarmouk refugee camp if hostilities did not stop. The members devoted all their potential, capabilities |
2015-04-08 | View |
Al Zaytouna Center for Studies Issues a report Entitled " The Yarmouk Camp, Where to?".Zaytuna Center for Studies issued a report entitled "the Yarmouk Camp, Where to?" in which it addressed the recent developments in the Yarmouk refugee camp, and ISIS breaking into |
2015-04-08 | View |
Syrian Warplanes Target Der’aa Camp South of Syria.In the Southern of Syria, the Syria Warplanes targeted Der’aa camp for Palestinian Refugees after boming some areas in Der’aa with explosive barrels that didn’t led to casualties amongst the |
2015-04-08 | View |
Clashes and Shelling Continue in the Yarmouk Camp.Violent clashes broke out in the Yarmouk camp in the 7th day of ISIS breaking into the camp between Aknaf brigades alongside with the youth of the camp and |
2015-04-08 | View |
Four Palestinian victims Died in Syria Including a Girl by ISIS Sniper Shot.Four Palestinian refugees died in Syria including a girl by sniper shot. They are: The Palestinian refugee "Hussein Taha" from the Yarmouk camp died due to an explosive barrel were |
2015-04-08 | View |
Aknaf Bait Al Maqdis Brigades revealed in its Statement a plan to End the Yarmouk Camp and to wipe it from the Palestinian MapAknaf brigades issued a statement about ISIS breaking into the Yarmouk camp revealed a scheme was sketched from several direction in order to end the Yarmouk camp and to wipe |
2015-04-08 | View |
Wide Popular Mobilization in Solidarity with the Suffering of the Yarmouk ResidentsSolidarity vigils toke place in Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, Nablus, Nahr Al Barid camp, the German capital of Berlin, and the Swedish city of Malmo to show solidarity with their |
2015-04-07 | View |
Al Wafaa European Campaign Launches Urgent Campaign for the Relief of the Yarmouk Residents and Warns of Humanitarian CrisesAl Wafaa European campaign launched an urgent campaign in order to relief families and children in the Yarmouk refugee camp as well as the besieged families following the intensification of |
2015-04-07 | View |
Arab League Calls the International Community for Immediate Intervention for the Yarmouk camp.The Arab League demanded the international community to intervene immediately to ensure not involving the Yarmouk and the Palestinian refugee camps in the ongoing conflict in Syria without the well |
2015-04-07 | View |
The Palestinian National Factions Warn of the Continuous Violation of the Palestinian Refugees in SyriaThe Palestinian and national factions called for united actions to neutralize the Yarmouk camp, warning of continued violating towards the Palestinians in Syria, according to a statement issued after a |
2015-04-07 | View |
Shahid Institution Criticizes Inaction of Protecting the Palestinian Refugees in the Yarmouk CampThe Palestinian institution for human rights "Shahid", issued a statement addressed the deteriorated medical situation in the Yarmouk camp, confirming that the inaction of protecting the Palestinian refugees in the |
2015-04-07 | View |
PRC Calls for Providing Protection for the Palestinian RefugeesDuring his participation at the seminar of Palestinian refugees and the protection demands, which was held by PRC in the Lebanese city of Tripoli, the AGPS member "Maher Shaweish" called |
2015-04-07 | View |
975 Families Fled of the Yarmouk Camp to the Adjacent Beit Sahem Area.In terms of the human side, medical situation continue to deteriorate, where treatment is not available for dozens of wounded due to running out of medical supplies from inside the |
2015-04-07 | View |
Clashes Continue in the Yarmouk Camp amid Deteriorated Humanitarian SituationHeavy shelling targeted the Yarmouk camp yesterday, where huge explosions rocked different parts of it, causing huge material damage with no news about injuries. Sporadic clashes broke out between the |
2015-04-07 | View |
Five Palestinians Die in Syria.The Colonel, "Khaled al-Hassan" died during facing the attacks of ISIS groups against the Yarmouk Camp. It is mentioned that he was dissented from the PLA and founded AhrarJaishAl Tahrir |
2015-04-07 | View |
The United Nations Security Council Demands Aid Entry to the Yarmouk Refugee Camp.United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp, where ISIS groups control large parts of it, amid Palestinian warning of |
2015-04-07 | View |
Five Palestinian Refugees were Arrested from Al Aedein Camp in Homs, and Four Others were ReleasedThe AGPS correspondent reported news about the arrest of five residents from Al Aedein camp in Homs by the Syrian Security forces on 4-4-2015. The detainees are: the student "MuaazMErwanZawahri |
2015-04-06 | View |
UNRWA: 94 Civilians were Evacuated from the Yarmouk Camp, Including 43 Women and 20 ChildrenThe UNRWA spokesman confirmed that 94 civilians, including 43 women and 20 children wereevacuated from the camp on Sunday and provided them with humanitarian aid. |
2015-04-06 | View |
Solidarity Vigils with Yarmouk in Ramallah, Gaza, Amman, Istanbul, and Lebanon .Solidarity vigils were implemented in each of Ramallah, Gaza, Shatila refugee camp in Lebanon, the Jordanian capital, Amman, and the Turkish city of Istanbul. The protestors demanded the Palestinianofficial |
2015-04-06 | View |
After Five Days of Breaking into the Yarmouk, ISIS Fails to Impose Control over the Yarmouk CampHeavy shelling targeted different areas of the Yarmouk camp yesterday evening causing substantial material damage, while sporadic clashes between ISIS groups and Aknaf brigades are still continue, where activists confirmed |
2015-04-06 | View |
Two Palestinians Die in Syria, One of them By ISIS Fire in the Yarmouk CampThe Palestinian refugee "Nasser Abbas" from the Yarmouk Camp was killed by a sniper shot near Al Orouba neighborhood while he was heading to buy food and water for his |
2015-04-06 | View |
The AGPS, the Euro-Mid, and the Syrian Network for Human Rights Demand the International Organizations to Urgently Move in order to avoid a Humanitarian Disaster in the Yarmouk Refugee CampThe AGPS, the Euro-Mid Observer, and the Syrian Network for Human Rights held a joint press conference addressed the latest updates in the Yarmouk camp. In the end of the |
2015-04-06 | View |
Palestinian Authority in Ramallah Conducts Calles to Rescue the Yarmouk CampThe Palestinian Authority Presidency in the Occupied West Bank affirmed that they have been making ‘intensive’ contacts with several Arab, international and humanitarian actors to save the Yarmouk residents, in |
2015-04-05 | View |
Euro-Med Observer for Human Rights Calles to Open Safe Humanitarian Pathways in Yarmouk CampThe Euro-Med Observer warned of the “unprecedented humanitarian conditions” under which about 20,000 civilians including 3,500 children are living amid bombing and violent clashes since the Islamic State’s |
2015-04-05 | View |
Al-Wafaa Campaign Calles to avoid the Civilians in the Yarmouk the Fighting and Calles to Humanitarian TruceAl Wafaa European Campaign called all the armed parties in the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian Refugees to work immediately and rapidly to avoid the residents the ongoing fighting inside the |
2015-04-05 | View |
Hamas Calles to Rescue the Palestinians of SyriaHamas called in a statement, which the AGPS received a copy of it, to act immediately to rescue the Palestinian Refugees in the Yarmouk camp from siege and killing. It |
2015-04-05 | View |
Solidarity Sit-inns with the Yarmouk Camp in Haifa, Gaza and RamallahOn its turn, the AGPS stressed on the necessity to immediately act to put an end to the suffering of the besieged residents of the Yarmouk camp, which the humanitarian |
2015-04-05 | View |
Two Palestinians Died in the Yarmouk CampOmar Khattab and Alaa Derbas were killed due to the clashes in the Yarmouk camp between Aknaf Bait Al Maqdis and ISIS, which raises the victims’ toll to 12 victims |
2015-04-05 | View |
Violent Bombing Targets the Yarmouk Camp amid Clashes between ISIS and Aknaf Bait Al MaqdisYarmouk Camp was exposed to violent bombing yesterday with rockets and explosive barrels which led to material damages in addition to a number of wounded people amongst the residents. The |
2015-04-05 | View |
Hamas Calls for Urgent Actions to Rescue the Yarmouk Refugee CampHamas movement called to the need to urgently intervene to rescue the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Syria after armed groups broke into it and torture its residents. Dr |
2015-04-04 | View |
Aknaf Bait Al Maqdis Declares the beginning of ISIS Elimination out of the Yarmouk Refugee CampAknaf Bait Al Maqdes brigades announced through the microphones of Salah Al Dein mosque south of the Yarmouk camp that the operation of restore the Yarmouk camp has begun. Mr |
2015-04-04 | View |
Three Palestinians Die at the Yarmouk Refugee CampRedwan Al Ahmed The Refugee "Redwan Al Ahmed" died due to wounds he attained in a previous bombing at the Yarmouk Camp, and Fatah Al Intifada also declared the death |
2015-04-04 | View |
Humanitarian Disaster in the Yarmouk Refugee Camp and ISIS Kidnaps Dozens of the Camp's ResidentsThe AGPS declared that a humanitarian disaster started at the Yarmouk Camp, where there are no medical services inside the camp though there are tens of wounded people due to |
2015-04-04 | View |
Turkey Rescues more than 30 Palestinian and Syrian Refugees from Drowning near Bodrum CityThe Turkish authorities announced yesterday that the Turkish costal guards rescued more than 30 Palestinian Syrian Refugees from drowning while they were trying to reach Europe from the city of |
2015-04-03 | View |
Heavy Shelling Targets the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbSporadic shelling and clashes targeted the vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus suburb, while the suffering of its residents are still continue as all the |
2015-04-03 | View |
UNRWA Demands All Conflict Parties in the Yarmouk Camp to Guarantee Protecting the CiviliansFor its part, the UNRWA called all parties of the conflict in Syria to respect its obligations to protect civilians and spare them the ongoing conflict there, to end the |
2015-04-03 | View |
The Yarmouk Camp Activists Issue a Statement to Demand the Syrian Opposition to Intervene to Face ISIS AttacksSome activists inside the Yarmouk Camp issued a statement calling the Syrian Opposition factions to interfere to face the attack of ISIS on the Yarmouk camp. The statement referred that |
2015-04-03 | View |
Heavy Bombing Targets the Yarmouk Camp.The Yarmouk camp and its vicinity were exposed to violent bombing with various shells that resulted in a big damage in Al Ouroba neighborhood which led to a number of |
2015-04-03 | View |
Humanitarian Disaster Threats the Yarmouk Camp.Activists insured that a humanitarian disaster is about to happen in the camp where all hospitals are stopped working especially after the control of ISIS over Palestine hospital which is |
2015-04-03 | View |
Two Palestinians Die in Syria One of them is a PLA RecruitThe Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Saleh Isa" died due to wounded he attained after the clashes that broke out in the Yarmouk camp. Meanwhile, the PLA recruit "Mahmoud Ahmed Qasim" also |
2015-04-03 | View |
Aknaf Bait Al Maqdes and the Youth of the Yarmouk Camp Face ISIS Groups and the Regime Groups' AttacksViolent clashes still ongoing since the day before yesterday in the Yarmouk camp in Damascus after hundreds of ISIS members broke into the camp, as Aknaf Bait AL Maqdis brigades |
2015-04-03 | View |
Ending the Relief Aid Distribution to the Palestinians of Syria in the City of Kilis in Turkey.Palestinians of Syria Committee in Turkey finished distributing its relief aid to the Palestinian Syrian families in Kilis city in Turkey. The aid included food and blankets in addition to |
2015-04-02 | View |
The AGPS Demands the Regime to Reveal the Fate of Hundreds of Palestinian Detainees in its Prisons.The AGPS called the Syrian regime to disclose the status of hundreds of Palestinian detainees who is unaccounted for, stressing that what is happening inside the Syrian prisons for the |
2015-04-02 | View |
Activists Launch a Campaign "Yarmouk Will Not Fall" in Solidarity with the Yarmouk Residents.A number of Palestinian activists who are in Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Turkey and the European Union launched a solidarity campaign with their relatives in Yarmouk, through the Hashtag "#Yarmouk_Will_Not_Fall" in |
2015-04-02 | View |
ISIS Prevents the Residents of Yarmouk from Having Water from Palestine Mosque,ISIS groups besieged Palestine Mosque, one of the key points that provide camp residents with drinking water, after the regime cut it for more than two hundred days, and in |
2015-04-02 | View |
Shelling Targets the Only Hospital in the Yarmouk Camp and Injures a number of its Cadres.Palestine hospital was bombed with a number of shells, wounding a number of cadres, and states that the hospital, which was shelled, is the only hospital left for the people |
2015-04-02 | View |
Three Palestinians Die in the Yarmouk Camp in Damascus.Three Palestinians died due to shelling and clashes in the Yarmouk camp. They are: The media activist "Jamal Khalifa" died while covering the battles in the Yarmouk camp after being |
2015-04-02 | View |
"Aknaf Bait Al Maqdes" Brigades Face ISIS and Force them to Withdraw from Some Neighborhoods in the Yarmouk Camp.Violent battles by Aknaf Bait Al Maqdes Brigades yesterday after ISIS groups tried to break into the camp and terrorize the people, the battles began yesterday afternoon and was facilitated |
2015-04-02 | View |
Activists To AG: "Izz ibn Abd al-Salam" Brigade prevents wounded From Yarmouk camp to access "Altdamon" By orders from #ISIS.Activists To Action group: "Izz ibn Abd al-Salam" Brigade prevents the wounded From Yarmouk camp to access "Altdamon" area By orders from #ISIS |
2015-04-02 | View |
Activists to AG: Any news talking about splits among "AlAknaf" brigades Is False.Activists to Action group: Any news talking about fleeing and splits among "Aknaf Bait Al Maqdes" brigades Is False. "Aknaf Bait Al Maqdes" is the brigade fighting against #ISIS in |
2015-04-02 | View |
Reliable sources denies news about the #Yarmouk_camp being taken by #ISIS.Reliable sources denies news about the #Yarmouk_camp being taken by #ISIS, and "Al aknaf" brigade is facing ISIS in more than one point in the camp. |
2015-04-02 | View |
Severe shortage in materials and medical staff in #Yarmouk_camp and the Syrian regime barriers prevents the exit of injured people.Severe shortage in materials and medical staff in #Yarmouk_camp and the Syrian regime barriers prevents the exit of injured people, and brigades loyal to #ISIS prevent their transfer to Altdamon |
2015-04-02 | View |
The regular army and the Palestinian groups loyal to him is shelling the #Yarmouk_camp by rockets launchers and mortar shells.The regular army and the Palestinian groups loyal to him is shelling the #Yarmouk_camp by rockets launchers and mortar shells. |
2015-04-02 | View |
A group of activists in the #Yarmouk_camp issued a statement demanding the interference of the Syrian opposition factions.A group of activists in the #Yarmouk_camp issued a statement demanding the interference of the Syrian opposition factions to repel #ISIS attack on the Yarmouk camp. |
2015-04-02 | View |
Groups belongs to #Alnusra_front prevent the access of reinforcements from Syrian opposition to the #Yarmouk_camp.Groups belongs to #Alnusra_front prevent the access of reinforcements from Syrian opposition to the #Yarmouk_camp. |
2015-04-02 | View |
Activists: continuing clashes in #Yarmouk_camp in "AlJaa'una" street, "Almdares" street and "Safed" street .Activists: continuing clashes in #Yarmouk_camp between "Alaknaf" brigade and #ISIS groups in "AlJaa'una" street, "Almdares" street and "Safed" street . |
2015-04-02 | View |
A Brief Statement on Latest Developments at Yarmouk Refugee Camp on 1st – 2nd April 2015.The AGPS has been closely monitoring the developments at Yarmouk Refugee Camp, where armed groups of Islamic State “ISIS” broke into the camp neighborhoods. Armed clashes has been reported between |
2015-04-02 | View |
Distributing Baby Milk to the Palestinians of Syria at AL Bidawi CampPalestine Charity Committee in Lebanon in cooperation with the Medical Care Center at Al Bidawi camp distributed baby milk to the Displaced Palestinian Syrian families in Lebanon to the children |
2015-04-01 | View |
The Displaced Families at Jaramana Camp Complain of the Deteriorated Living Conditions.The Palestinian families at Jaramana camp are suffering of stressful living and economic crises because of the continued war in Syria, where residents complain of rising house rents and the |
2015-04-01 | View |
A Protest Vigil for the PRC Cadres in the Yarmouk CampA number of staff and volunteers of the PRC in the Yarmouk camp implemented yesterday a solidarity vigil to protest against the targeted of personnel and medical staff at the |
2015-04-01 | View |
8 Palestinian Refugees Die due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian Regime Including a Pregnant Woman.Eight Palestinian victims died due to torture in the Syrian prisons, including five of them were identified through the leaked images of the victims of torture in Syrian prisons. They |
2015-04-01 | View |
100 Palestinian Refugees Die during Last March, Including 83 Die Due to Torture.The AGPS monitoring and documentation team revealed that "100" Palestinian refugees died in Syria during last March, including "83" refugees died due to torture in the Syrian regime's prisons |
2015-04-01 | View |
Food Aid Distribution to the Palestinians of Syria at Nahr Al Barid Camp South of Lebanon.Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon in cooperation with the Relief Work Committee distributed food baskets in Nahr Al Barid camp to the Palestinian families who came from the Diaspora |
2015-03-31 | View |
Jafra Foundation Continues its Campaign of "Water Drop" inside the Yarmouk Camp.Jafra volunteer team continue to provide its relief services to the besieged people of the Yarmouk camp for about 632 days respectively, as the team continues the campaign of "Water |
2015-03-31 | View |
Continuous Suffering at Al Sayeda Zainab Camp and Accumulated Economic and Living Crises.In Damascus suburb, Al Sayeda Zainab camp is witnessing a state of quietness after the Syrian Regime Forces controlled the camp since the beginning of the events in Syria. The |
2015-03-31 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Woman Dies Due to Torture in the Syrian regime prisons.The Palestinian refugee woman '' Fatima al-Khatib,'' (33 years) from the province of Hama died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime after being |
2015-03-31 | View |
Assassination of Hamas Leader in the Yarmouk Camp.The AGPS correspondent at the Yarmouk camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus reported news about the assassination of a Hamas' leader in the Yarmouk camp by unknown group opened |
2015-03-31 | View |
Following the Opposition Control over Idlib, a Number of Palestinian Detainees in the Syrian Prisons were ReleasedIn the north of Syria, factions of the Syrian armed opposition released a number of Palestinian refugees from Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb after they controlled the city |
2015-03-30 | View |
Health Crises at Khan Dannon Camp in Damascus Suburb.Damascus suburb, the residents are complaining of the aggravated crisis of "sewage", which has not been addressed months ago, has led to the spread of clogged stench, and muddy water |
2015-03-30 | View |
Artillery Shelling and Mortar Shells were Dropped at the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp.A number of shells targeted the vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb. The shells targeted Al Qusour farms and the area around Al Salam highway, which led |
2015-03-30 | View |
The Siege Victims Toll in the Yarmouk Camp Raises to 173 VictimsThe toll of the siege victims raised yesterday in the Yarmouk camp in Damascus to (173) after the death of the refugee "Mohammed Jamal Mohammed Ali" due to the acute |
2015-03-30 | View |
7 Palestinian Victims Die in Syria Including Three Sisters Die Due to Torture.7 Palestinians died in Syria including three sisters died due to torture in the Syrian prisons; they are: "HiyamSaad Al-Dein," 19 years, "AhlamSaad Al-Dein," 21 years, and "AmalSaad |
2015-03-30 | View |
Shelling Targets the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb.In Damascus suburb, the surrounding farms of Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus suburb exposed to violent shelling rocked the camp, which led to the spread of |
2015-03-29 | View |
7 Palestinians Die Due to Torture Including a Mother of Three Children and a Father and his Son.7 Palestinians died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime; they are: The young man "Hani Jamaan," 25 years from the Yarmouk camp died after being |
2015-03-29 | View |
The Residents of the Yarmouk Camp Perform the Funeral Prayer to the Torture Victims in the Syrian Prisons, and Condemn the Palestinian Factions of being DisappointingThe people the Yarmouk camp in Damascus performed the funeral prayer on the lives of hundreds of Palestinian refugees who have died under torture in the prisons of the Syrian |
2015-03-29 | View |
The Families of the Torture Victims Condemn the Palestinian Factions' Silence towards the Suffering of their Relatives.A number of relatives of the victims of torturein the Syrian regime's prisons issued a statement denouncing the silence of the Palestinian factions toward the suffering of their relatives in |
2015-03-29 | View |
Hamas Movement Demands the Lebanese Government to Grant Residencies to the Palestinians of Syria, and to Get Rid of theIn Lebanon, Mr. Yasser Ali, the Hamas Refugees Affairs Office Director in Lebanon, demanded the Lebanese government to grant the Palestinians of Syria the residencies and to get rid of |
2015-03-28 | View |
The Syrian Warplanes Dropped Two Explosive Barrels at the Sides of Al-Muzaireeb TownThe Syrian warplanes dropped two explosive barrels on the sides of Al Muzaireeb town in Daraa province, which led to the spread of fear and panic among the people, coincided |
2015-03-28 | View |
A Number of Medical Cases Leave the Yarmouk Camp, and Relief Aid Distribution to the Civilians in Yarmouk.About 30 medical cases lift the Yarmouk camp in Damascus to receive treatment outside the cam after being allowed by the regular army checkpoints and PFGC groups. It is mentioned |
2015-03-28 | View |
3 Palestinians Die Due to Torture in the Prisons of the Syrian Regime, Including a Young Woman from Al-Raml Camp in Latakia.The photos of each of the two refugees, "Abdurrahman Mawed" and "Tariq Abu Hussain" from the Yarmouk camp were identified within thousands of leaked photos, which leaked early last month |
2015-03-28 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Young Girl Manages to Enter Turkey and Meet her Mother after 3 Years of Separation.After years of separation and suffering,the orphan child"Sondos" was finally allowed to meet her mother. "Sondos" was apart with her father by death and with her mother by borders |
2015-03-28 | View |
Der’aa Camp Suffers of a Severe Water Crises Amid its Continuous Cut since 345 daysIn south of Syria, Der’aa camp for Palestinian refugees suffers from a severe water crises where it is cut for about 345 days amid the absence of the basic services |
2015-03-27 | View |
Resuming the Aids Distribution in the Yarmouk Camp in DamascusThe Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus witnessed food aids distribution on the Yarmouk camp’s residents who are besieged for more than 628 days, where the checkpoints of the |
2015-03-27 | View |
The Detained Palestinian Syrian Refugees in Egypt Renew their Appeal to Release them.56 detained Palestinian Syrian refugees in the Egyptian Prisons renewed their appeals to the international organizations, human right organizations, concerned organizations, PLO and the Palestinian Embassy in Egypt to move |
2015-03-27 | View |
Palestine Charity Commission Continues to Provide its Services to the Yarmouk Camp Residents.The Palestine Charity Commission continues to provide its services to the Palestinian besieged people inside the Yarmouk camp who are besieged for more than 627 days, where the services department |
2015-03-26 | View |
Detention and Employment are the most Prominent Suffering of the Palestinian refugees at Al Aedin Camp in Hama.The suffering of Al Aedin camp for Palestinian refugees is concentrated on the two sides; economy and security, where the young people of the camp live in worry state fearing |
2015-03-26 | View |
The Regular Army Prevents the Residents of Al Husayeneyya camp to Return to their Houses for 528 days.The suffering of Al Husayeneyya camp’s homeless residents continues. It is mentioned that the Regular Army and groups of the Palestinian factions control the camp since 17th of October 2013 |
2015-03-26 | View |
Recognizing Palestinian Refugees amongst the Leaked Pictures for the Torture Victims in the Syrian PrisonsThe refugees Marwan Al Amayeri and Omar Hamdan from the Yarmouk camp were recognized yesterday from the leaked pictures for the torture and kidnap victims in the Syrian Regime prisons |
2015-03-26 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon Renew their Demand to Allow their Students to Apply for the Official Exams.Hundreds of Palestinians of Syria students renewed their demands to the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education to allow their students to register for the official exams in Lebanon, they stressed |
2015-03-26 | View |
6 Palestinian Refugees were arrested from Al Aedein Camp in Homs.The Palestinian refugee "Ahmed Al Touba" from Al Aedein camp in Homs was arrested on 20th of March 2015; he is in his thirties and originally form Safad city in |
2015-03-25 | View |
Violent Clashes at the Vicinity of Handarat Camp at the Day 699 of its Residents Displacement.Violent clashes broke out at Handarat camp crossing between the Syrian armed opposition groups and the regular army alongside with groups of al-Quds Brigade, where the regular army is trying |
2015-03-25 | View |
Shelling and Clashes at the Yarmouk Camp, And Water Desalination and a Well Activation Campaign for Securing Drinking Water in the Yarmouk Camp.Shelling and a number of shells targeted different places of the Yarmouk camp with no injuries, coincided with the outbreak of clashes between the armed groups affiliated to the Syrian |
2015-03-25 | View |
6 Palestinian Victims Die in Syria Including 5 Due to torture.Six Palestinian victims died in Syria, including five refugeesdied due to torture. They are: PLA Recruiter "Imad Mahmoud Moussa" died in the clashes between the Syrian army alongside with the |
2015-03-25 | View |
The AGPS: 1050 Victims from the Yarmouk Camp Die since the Beginning of the Events in Syria, Including 117 Due to Torture.The AGPS monitoring and documentation team revealed that the number of victims from the Yarmouk camp, since the beginning of the events in Syria till 23rd of March 2015, has |
2015-03-25 | View |
The number of the Palestinians of Syria in Jordan Decreased amid the Continuous Suffering of the Rest of them.The number of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan decreased to "10.6" thousands, after it previously exceeded "15" thousand Palestinian refugees, according to the UNRWA statistics. 173 refugees live |
2015-03-24 | View |
The Syrian Security Services Continue to Arrest the Residents of Al Raml Camp and Exacerbate their Suffering.The residents of Al Raml camp in Lathakeia are living in a state of quietness amid continued economic suffering, where residents complain of the high prices of food supplies, in |
2015-03-24 | View |
The Yarmouk Residents Demand to Activate the Neutralization Initiative of the Yarmouk Camp, to End its Siege, and to Return its Residents.The residents of the Yarmouk camp suffer from several economic and living crises due to the strict siege imposed by the regular army and PFGC groups since 07/18/2013, which prevented |
2015-03-24 | View |
Evacuate Kilis Camp in Turkey of the Palestinian Syrian Families.The AGPS correspondent in Turkey reported news of the evacuation of Kilis camp of the Public Authority for the Palestinian refugees' affairs (the interim government) of Palestinian families in it |
2015-03-24 | View |
Refugee Die Due to Torture Raising the Victims' Toll to 333.The Palestinian refugee "Suhaib Mahmoud Abdullah" from the Yarmouk camp died due to torture in the Syrian prisons. It is mentioned that more than 45 Palestinian refugees were identified through |
2015-03-24 | View |
Severely Dangerous Humanitarian Crises at Daraa Camp South of Syria.The frequent shelling and sniping that targeted Daraa camp southern Syria since the beginning of the war, have led to the destruction of nearly (70%) of the camp's buildings |
2015-03-23 | View |
Two Refugees from Yarmouk were identified within the Leaked Pictures of the Torture Victims in the Syrian Prisons.The pictures of the two young men "Nidal Al Haj Ali" and "Mahmoud Hasan Zaghmout" were found within the leaked pictures of the torture victims in the Syrian prisons. The |
2015-03-23 | View |
Lebanon Refuses to Enroll the Palestinian Syrian Students to the Official Exams.The Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Lebanon refused to enroll the Palestinian Syrian students to the official exams in the pretext of not having a regular stays in |
2015-03-23 | View |
Numbers and Statistics till 22/3/2015.At least 27933 Palestinian Syrian refugees have reached Europe during the last 4 years. The Yarmouk Camp: - Siege, imposed by the Regular Army and PFGC, continued for 624 |
2015-03-23 | View |
The Palestinian House in Netherlands Implements a Mass Forum for the Palestinian Syrian Refugees in Eindhoven, Netherlands.Turning to the Netherlands where the Palestinian House in the Netherlands implemented a mass forum at the Criterion Center in the Dutch city of Eindhoven hall, in the presence of |
2015-03-22 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Refugee Woman Displaced for Syria to Lebanon Appeals to Intervene for Ending her Suffering and for her Cancer treatment.In Lebanon, a Palestinian Syrian refugee woman displaced from Syria to Lebanon appealed to human rights organizations and the concerned bodies to intervene to end the suffering of UNRWA's |
2015-03-22 | View |
Clashes and shelling at the Yarmouk camp, and the Water Still Cut for 623 Days, Respectively.On the other hand, several shells were dropped at different parts of the Yarmouk camp yesterday without news about casualties among civilians, coincided with violent clashes between the Syrian army |
2015-03-22 | View |
The AGPS Expresses Fears of Possible Increase in the Numbers of Torture Victims in the Regime's Prisons.The AGPS expressed fears about the possibility of increasing the numbers of victims of torture and enforced disappearance of the Palestinian refugees, due to the large number of Palestinian detainees |
2015-03-22 | View |
The AGPS: 172 Palestinian Refugees Die Due to the Siege and the Lack of Medical Care in the Yarmouk Camp, including 64 Died during One Month.The AGPS documentation and monitoring team pointed out that about 172 residents of the Yarmouk camp died due to the siege and the lack of medical care, including 64 died |
2015-03-21 | View |
Clashes at the Yarmouk Camp.The Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern of Damascus witnessed violent clashes between groups of the Syrian Opposition and the Regular Army alongside with the PFGC on the |
2015-03-21 | View |
Five Refugee's Bodies were Identified through the Leaked Pictures.The two Palestinian sisters "Baraa'a Abdullah," 27 Years and "Aya Abdullah," 23 years from Damascus suburb died due to torture in the regime's prisons. Meanwhile, the |
2015-03-21 | View |
The Syrian Regular Army Targets the Adjacent Farms of Khan Al Shieh Camp.The 137 Syrian Military location bombed Khan Al Shieh surrounding farms with rockets which caused a state of panic amongst the residents fearing to be bombed, where the suffering of |
2015-03-21 | View |
The Humiliation of Renewing the Residencies of the Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon.The Palestinian Refugees who are displaced from Syria to Lebanon are suffering of very difficult situations on all life, economic, and social levels, but it was further deepened with their |
2015-03-21 | View |
Violent Clashes in the Vicinity of Handarat Camp in Aleppo.Violent clashes broke out at the vicinity of Handarat camp between the groups of the Syrian armed opposition and the Regular army alongside with the Palestinian groups, where the Regular |
2015-03-20 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb.Heavy shelling with explosive barrels targeted the neighboring farms of Khan Al Shieh camp that caused violent explosion sounds horrified the residents who suffer from a lack of many varieties |
2015-03-20 | View |
Postponing the Signing of the Yarmouk Neutralization Agreement to Undetermined Date.The signing of agreement to neutralize the camp was postponed after it was scheduled to be yesterday, although all parties met in and outside the camp, but it was postponed |
2015-03-20 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Died due to Torture in the Syrian Prisons.Two Palestinian refugees died; they are: Mohammed Yousef was born in 1985, from the Yarmouk camp, and Mohammed Abdullah Hamdan, dissident first sergeant from Daraa camp; they died due to |
2015-03-20 | View |
Sara Ouda and Alaa Farhan, the Sniper disunited them in Life and reunited them in Death.The young woman "Sarah Ouda" died yesterday in the Yarmouk camp by a sniper shot during the distribution of food aid to the besieged people in the camp, "Sarah" was |
2015-03-20 | View |
The Palestinian Refugee "Ayman Al Dahoudi" from Al Nairab Camp was Arrested.A group of Al-Quds Brigade affiliated to the regular army arrested the Palestinian refugee "Ayman Dahoudi" from Al Nairab camp due to his refusal to vacate his shop, which is |
2015-03-19 | View |
Deteriorated Living Conditions and 28 Palestinian Refugees Die in Khan Dannon camp.The people of Khan Dannon camp suffer of multiple living crises highlighted in the absence of relief aid, and the prevalence of unemployment among people, in light of the high |
2015-03-19 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Corpse was Identified within the Leaked Pictures of the Torture Victims in the Syrian Prisons.The Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Fayyad," a resident of the Yarmouk Camp died due to torture in the prisons of the Syrian regime, where activists confirmed to the group that |
2015-03-19 | View |
Shelling is the First Reason that led to the Death of the Palestinians of Syria then Clashes and Torture.The documented statistics on the AGPS website "actionpal.org.uk" indicated that the bombing is the first reason that led to the death of (989) Palestinian refugee victims in Syria |
2015-03-19 | View |
Fears of Increasing the Number of Torture Victims in the Syrian Prisons.During the past few days, there was a remarkable increase in the numbers of victims of torture of Palestinian refugees who are detained in the Syrian prisons, where during the |
2015-03-19 | View |
The Turkish Coast Guards Rescue a Boat was Carrying Palestinian Syrian and Syrian RefugeesThe Turkish Coast Guards rescue a boat was carrying on board a number of Palestinian Syrian and Syrian refugees, which was heading to the Greek island of Kos, according to |
2015-03-18 | View |
A Mosque's Imam Appeal for not Deporting him from S.A to Syria.A Palestinian refugee from Yarmouk appealed the Palestinian Foreign Ministry, the Presidential Office in Ramallah, and the stakeholders in order to intervene with the Saudi authorities to settle his legal |
2015-03-18 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Demand the International Originations and the Palestinian Embassy to Intervene for their Release from the Indonesian PrisonsThe two Palestinian refugees "Tariq Adnan Ouda" and "Deyaa Abu Hija" who are detained in the Indonesian prisons on charges of illegal immigration appealed the international and human rights organizations |
2015-03-18 | View |
Human Rights Organizations Demand the Egyptian Authorities to Release the Palestinians of Syria, and they considered their Detention as a Violation of Egyptian and International Law.About (16) human rights organization demanded the Egyptian authorities to immediately release all Palestinian Syrian detainees in its prisons without any charges, despite the decisions of the Attorney General about |
2015-03-18 | View |
AGPS and the PRC Issue the English Version of the Documentary Report ofThe Action Group – London Each of the AGPS and the PRC in London issued the English version of the field documentary report that monitors the conditions of the |
2015-03-18 | View |
The Procedures of the Lebanese Authorities Prevent the Palestinian Syrian Refugees to Enter its TerritoryThe strict procedures that were taken by the Lebanese General Security on the Syrian Lebanon Borders prevent the entry of the Palestinians of Syria refugees to Lebanon after they closed |
2015-03-17 | View |
Stifling Economic Crises at Al Aedein Camp in HamaThe residents of Al Aedin camp in Hama suffer of severe living and economic crises that increased their suffering in light of unemployment spread and the lack of financial sources |
2015-03-17 | View |
Food Aid Distribution Continues in the Yarmouk Camp and an Imminent Agreement about the Initiative of Neutralizing the Camp .Al Wafaa European Campaign continues distributing the food aid to the residents of the Yarmouk camp at the new point in Palestine Street without any obstacles or problems. The Syrian |
2015-03-17 | View |
Three Refugees from Khan Al Shieh were Arrested.The members of the Regular Army Checkpoint “Kokab “ arrested three residents from Khan Al Shieh camp they are; Khalid Khamis Al Ahmed, Khalid Saleh Nofal and Reda Mahmoud Suliman |
2015-03-17 | View |
The AGPS: 8 Palestinian Refugee Women Die Due to Torture in the Syrian Regime's Prison.The AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that the number of the Palestinian refugee women who died due to torture in the Syrian Regime's prisons has reached 8 victims |
2015-03-17 | View |
Al Nairab Camp People in Europe Demand the Leaders of "Al Quds Brigade" to clarify what they Published about Taking Over the Emigrant Homes.Al Nairab camp residents who are in Europe called for an explanation from Al Quds Brigade, which is affiliated to the Syrian Regime, for that one of their leader published |
2015-03-16 | View |
A PLO Delegation Enters the Yarmouk Camp to Discuss the Camp Neutralizing Agreement.Amount of aid was distributed yesterday to the besieged people of the camp, coincided with the entry of a PLO delegation to the camp to discuss the neutralization agreement. |
2015-03-16 | View |
The Family of the Child "Omar Al Taweil" Appeals the Officials to take their Child out of the Yarmouk Camp for Treatment.The family of the child "Omar Al Taweil" and activists in the Yarmouk refugee camp appealed to allow the exit of the child "Omar" from the camp to receive treatment |
2015-03-16 | View |
The Toll of Palestinian Victims of Torture who were Identified from the Leaked Pictures Increased to 18 Victims.Rapid escalation of torture victims' number of the Palestinian detained refugees in the Syrian regime's prisons who have been identified through the leaked pictures a few days ago; the |
2015-03-16 | View |
The Lack of Medical Centers at Daraa Camp Exacerbates the Continuous Suffering of its Residents since the Beginning of the War Events in Syria.The residents of Daraa camp southern Syria complain of the lack of any hospital or medical center, as they are suffering from a severe shortage of medicines and medical equipment |
2015-03-15 | View |
The Syrian Regular Army Prevents the Return of Sbeina Camp's Residents for 486 daysThe regular army and some Palestinian groups loyal to it continue to prevent the people of Sbeina camp to return to their homes for (486) days after being forced to |
2015-03-15 | View |
The Civil Committees of the Syrian Security in Idlib Arrest a Group of Khan Al Shieh Residents During their Asylum Trip to TurkeyThe Civil Committees of the Syrian security services in the city of Idlib, northern Syria, arrested a group of Khan Al Shieh residents while their traveling trip; they are: the |
2015-03-15 | View |
9 Palestinian Refugees Die During 72 Hours due to Torture in the Syrian PrisonsThree Palestinian refugees died; they are: "Suleiman al-Abdullah" who died due to torture in the Syrian regime's prisons after being detained for more than two years; he lives at |
2015-03-15 | View |
The AGPS: 344 Palestinian Refugee Women Die since the Beginning of the War in Syria, Including 198 Victims Died due to ShellingThe AGPS documented (344) Palestinian women victims since the beginning of the confrontations in Syria along the geographical area of the Syrian territory, equivalent to about 14% of the total |
2015-03-15 | View |
A State of Anger and Dissatisfaction Among the Residents of Khan Dannon camp Due to the Negligence Against the Camp and its Services.A state of anger and dissatisfaction spread among the people of Khan Dannon camp south of the capital Damascus because of the great neglect of the camp and its services |
2015-03-14 | View |
The Residents of the Besieged Yarmouk Camp Demonstrate to Demand the Release of the Detainees in the Syrian Prisons.A number of the Yarmouk camp residents in Damascus came out yesterday in a demonstration followed Friday prayers at the Abdul-Qader al-Husseini Mosque, where demonstrators marched in the camp's |
2015-03-14 | View |
The Turkish Coast Guards Object a Steamer was Carrying Illegal Immigrants.Turkish coast guards stopped a cargo ship in the Dardanelles Strait in northwestern Turkey's Canakkale province Thursday that carried around 400 illegal immigrants, a local official said. "According to |
2015-03-14 | View |
The AGPS: 118 PLA Victims Including 12 Victims Die since the Beginning of 2015.The AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that they documented the details of 118 PLA victims who died since the beginning of the ongoing war in Syria, while most of |
2015-03-14 | View |
The AGPS and the PRC Issue the English Version of the Documentary Report "Palestinians of Syria, the wound is Still Bleeding.The AGPS and the Palestine Return Center in London issued yesterday the English version of the documentary field report that monitors the Palestinians of Syria conditions during the second half |
2015-03-14 | View |
The Palestinian House Association in Netherlands Organizes a Visit to Asylum Centers in order to Check the Palestinians of Syria ConditionsA delegation of the Palestinian House Association members in Netherlands organized a visit to the tow asylum centers of katwijkand Diunrell on Wednesday 11th of March. The visit came in |
2015-03-13 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Al Aedein Camp in Homs was ArrestedThe Syrian security forces arrested two Palestinian refugees from Al Aeden camp in Homs; they are: the young man "Ghasan Ahmed Al Ghadban," in his thirties, originally from Safad |
2015-03-13 | View |
Appearance of Hepatitis C Cases in Jaramana Camp.In Damascus suburb, a medical resource from inside Jaramana camp announced the emergence of some Hepatitis C cases among the residents amid fears of the disease to be spread amongst |
2015-03-13 | View |
Calls for Demonstration in the Yarmouk Camp and for Demanding to Release the Detainees of the camp.A number of residents and activists from the Yarmouk camp called for demonstration on Friday in order to demand the release of the Palestinian Syrian refugees who are detained by |
2015-03-13 | View |
The AGPS: the Torture Victims' Toll rises to 301, and the Number is expected to Increase.The documentation and monitoring team of the AGPS announced that the Number of torture victims in the Syrian Regime prisons increased to 301 documented Palestinian victims. The raise came after |
2015-03-13 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Arrested a Number of Palestinian Refugees in Damascus Suburb.The Syrian security forces also arrested a number of Palestinian young men from Khan Al Shieh Palestinian refugees' camp; they are: "Ammar Abu Lafi" and "Ali Hussein," where they |
2015-03-12 | View |
Dozens of Palestinian Refugees Sit-in in Britain in Solidarity with Yarmouk.Dozens of Palestinian youth carried out a solidarity sit-in with their people in Syria specially the besieged residents of the Yarmouk camp in front of the Office of the UN High Commissioner |
2015-03-12 | View |
Fear of Arrest and being Forced to Perform the Compulsory Military Service, Forces the Youth of Al Raml Camp in Lathakia to Migrate.Al Raml camp in Lathekia youth live in a worry and fear state especially who are in the age of the compulsory service where they are being arrested by the |
2015-03-12 | View |
Director General of the Lebanese General Security Personally Intervened to Allow a Palestinian Girl to Enter Lebanon to Catch up with her Family.The Rehab Reyyad Al Khatib, a 5-year-old girl, from the refugees of Syria was able to enter the Lebanese territories to join her family there after the interference of Mr |
2015-03-12 | View |
During a Workshop on the Sidelines of the Annual Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, PRC: Several Arab Countries did not Welcome Palestinians of Syria, Forcing them to Ride the Sea.Palestinian Return Centre in collaboration with Rights of All Foundation in Geneva carried out a workshop on the right of return for Palestinian refugees; the workshop came on the sidelines |
2015-03-12 | View |
A Palestinian refugee shot by one of Al-Quds Brigade Group Members in Aleppo, Neirab Camp.The Palestinian refugee "Ghassan Ismail Bash" was shot in his foot in Al Nairab Camp due to the random fire by a member of Al-Quds Brigade Group. It is noteworthy |
2015-03-11 | View |
Bombing Targets the Yarmouk Camp with Rockets and Mortars Resulted in Victims, and Resumption of Food Aid Distribution to the residents.Shelling targeted the Yarmouk refugee camp south of Damascus with rocket and mortar shells, provoking a wave of panic and fear among civilians, especially children, while our correspondent from inside |
2015-03-11 | View |
UNRWA Inspects its Facilities in Husseinia Camp and the Residents are Demanding their Return.Dozens of Palestinian refugees from Husseneia camp gathered on the borders of Husseneia area hoping to return to their camp and their homes, after the entry of a delegation from |
2015-03-11 | View |
Four Victims Die in Syria Including a Girl.Four victims died because of the continued war in Syria, including a young girl from Husseneia camp; they are: The Palestinian girl "Israa Ghazi Sors" was also died in 4th |
2015-03-11 | View |
Detained Palestinian Refugee at Sri Lanka Airport Launches a Distress Call.The story of the Palestinian Syrian refugee "Tariq Ouda" is one of hundreds stories suffered by the Palestinian refugee due to the war in Syria. Tariq had to escape to |
2015-03-11 | View |
Resumption of Food Aid Distribution, and the Reconciliation Delegation Enter the Yarmouk Camp.The aid provided by UNRWA was resumed yesterday to be distributed to residents of the besieged Yarmouk camp at the new distribution point in Palestine Street, next to the Yarmouk |
2015-03-10 | View |
European Organizations End the Activities of the European Week for Solidarity with the Palestinians of Syria.A number of European institutions and bodies working for Palestine in the European continent finished the activities of the European week for solidarity with the Palestinians of Syria, which was |
2015-03-10 | View |
Clashes at the Vicinities of Al Nairab and Handarat Camps in Aleppo.The AGPS correspondent at Al Nairab camp reported that violent clashes broke out at Al sheikh Lutfi area near the camp, where the clashes broke out between the Syrian Army |
2015-03-10 | View |
In Response to the Joint Memorandum about the Palestinians of Syria, the EU Vows to Strengthen the Integration between the "Commission" and the "UNRWA".In London, each of Al Awda Center and AGPS received, noon yesterday, a written message from the Vice-President Office of the EU Commission, "Federica Mgrena", in response to the joint |
2015-03-10 | View |
Suffocation Cases Due to the Toxic Gases in the Explosive Barrels that Targeted Al Muzaireib Compound.The warplanes dropped two explosive barrels at Al Muzaireib town in Daraa Governorate which resulted in a state of panic and tension among the residents. The shelling coincided with news |
2015-03-10 | View |
Stifling Living Crises in Khan Dannon Camp in Damascus Suburb.In Damascus Suburb, the residents of Khan Danoun residents suffer of severe living crises manifested in the shortage of food materials , the spread of unemployment , poverty and the continues water |
2015-03-09 | View |
Water Cut Continues at Daraa and Yarmouk Camps.The army and the security Syrian forces continue to cut the water in the refugee camps of Yarmouk and Daraa camps for 180 as collective punishment carried out by the |
2015-03-09 | View |
A Kidnap Attempt Against an Activist in the Yarmouk Camp.On the other hand, the AGPS received news about unknown group who tried to kidnap the relief activist and the journalist, "Abdullah al-Khatib," while this attempt failed after many |
2015-03-09 | View |
The Evening of International Women's Day, the AGPS: 340 Palestinian Refugee Women Died in Syria and 24 Detained Refugee Women in the Regime Prison.The documentation and monitoring team of the AGPS, coincided with the International Women's Day, announced that the group documented information about (340) Palestinian refugee women who died due to |
2015-03-09 | View |
A Solidarity Sit-in with the Yarmouk in the German City of Frankfort and another one In front of the European Parliament.In Germany, a number of Palestinian Syrian and German activists carried out a solidarity sit-in with the besieged people of the Yarmouk camp at Frankfort Germany in order to shed |
2015-03-08 | View |
The Committee of Following up the Affairs of Homs camp delivered a memorandum to the director of UNRWA, and promises of improving the conditions of the Palestinian Refugees in Homs.The Committee of Following up the Affairs of Homs camp delivered a memorandum to the director of UNRWA, Mr. Michael Kingsley about the needs of the Palestinian refugees in Al |
2015-03-08 | View |
Violent Clashes in the Vicinity of Handarat Camp in Aleppo after 682 days of the Palestinian Refugees' Displacement.The vicinity of Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees witnessed violent clashes for days between the Syrian Armed Opposition Groups and the Regular Army alongside with Al Quds brigades. The Regular |
2015-03-08 | View |
The Secretary General of the Palestinians of Europe Conference: the European Institutions Working for Palestine Pay its Deep Attentions to the Suffering of the Palestinian Refugees in Syria.The Secretary General of the Palestinians of Europe Conference, Mr. Adel Abdullah confirmed that all Palestinian organizations in Europe pay its deep attentions towards the suffering of the Palestinian refugees |
2015-03-08 | View |
Food Aid Distribution Continues for the third Day Respectively in the Besieged Yarmouk Camp.The AGPS correspondent reported the continuation of food aids distribution to the camp’s residents for the third day respectively without and obstacles or problems in the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian |
2015-03-08 | View |
Two Palestinian Children were Arrested in Aleppo, Nairab camp and the Third was ReleasedAl Quds brigade which is affiliated to the Regular Army arrested the two refugees Ahmed Zakareya Abu Rahma and Anas Ahmed Azzam and they are 16 years old from Al |
2015-03-07 | View |
The Ongoing War in Syria Exacerbates the suffering of Al Sayeda Zainab camp ResidentsThe residents of Al Sayeda Zainab camp suffer of compound economic and living conditions where unemployment and high cost of living are most significant suffering in addition to securing the |
2015-03-07 | View |
Distributing some Aids in the Yarmouk and its Residents Demand to Return.The relief urgent aid distribution continued for the besieged residents inside the camp, where the distribution was at Yarmouk municipality. This distribution came after one day of distributing more than |
2015-03-07 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Refugee was Found Killed at Lebanon, Ain Al Hilwa.The Palestinian refugee Khalid Mustafa Rahhal was found killed in one of the orchards at Ain Al Hilwa camp. In details, the people of Ain Al Hilwa camp found |
2015-03-07 | View |
Shelling at the Yarmouk Camp and a Resident Dies Due to Torture in the Syrian Prisons.A number of shells targeted different areas of the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, yesterday, where the bombing targeted Palestine mosque in conjunction with the presence of worshipers for |
2015-03-07 | View |
A Call for a Solidarity Vigil for Ending the Yarmouk Siege at Frankfort Germany,A group of young Syrians, Palestinian Syrians, and Germans called for a protest vigil to end the Yarmouk siege and to enter food and medical aid to the besieged people |
2015-03-06 | View |
Distribution of some Food Aids to the Palestinian Refugees in Turkey, Kilis City.The Palestinians of Syria Committee in Turkey distributed quantities of meat to the Palestinian refugees in the shelter center at Kilis city in addition to somefamilies in the city. It |
2015-03-06 | View |
The Palestinian and the Syrian Refugees Continue their Hunger Strike for 25 days in Egypt, Karmouz Prison.The Palestinian and the Syrian refugees who are detained in Egypt, Alexandria, Karmouz Prison are still continuing their hunger strike for 25 consecutive days which was started on Monday, 9th |
2015-03-06 | View |
Warplanes Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp with a Number of Explosive Barrels.The Syrian warplanes targeted the adjacent farms of Khan AL Shieh camp with a number of explosive barrels, resulting in a state of panic among the residents as a result |
2015-03-06 | View |
After the Siege Victims Toll Increased to 172, the SRA Checkpoints Allow the Entry of some Urgent Aids to the Yarmouk Camp.The SRA checkpoints allowed the entry of some urgent food aids to the Yarmouk camp in Damascus after three months of preventing the entry of relief, food, or medical urgent |
2015-03-06 | View |
The Italian Coast Guards Pulled 10 Bodies out of the see and Rescued about 1000 Illegal ImmigrantsThe mass media agencies reported news about that the Italian coast guards pulled 10 bodies out of the water , in a new drowning incident for illegal immigrants south of the |
2015-03-05 | View |
The Continuation of the Syrian War Increases the Suffering of Al Muzareeb Compound Residents in Southern of SyriaIn south of Syria, more than 8500 Palestinian refugees in Al Muzareeb compound at Dar’aa Governorate suffer of difficult living conditions . The high prices burdens the residents where one liter |
2015-03-05 | View |
Bombing and Clashes in the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb.She surrounding areas and the vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus Suburb were exposed to bombing and clashes that its voice were heard clearly in |
2015-03-05 | View |
Humanitarian Crises Exacerbate inside the Yarmouk Camp amid the Continuation of the Strict Siege.The Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus witnessed yesterday exploding an explosive bomb near Palestine mosque in the middle of the camp which caused material damages in the place |
2015-03-05 | View |
Free Medical Day Organized by the Palestinian Doctors League in Turkey, Istanbul City.The PalMed Forum for Palestinians Doctors in Turkey organized in Saturday 1st of March 2015 a free medical day for the Palestinian families in general and the Syrian families in |
2015-03-04 | View |
The Residents of Husseneia Camp Demand to Return to their CampAl Husaeyneyya camp residents renewed their demand to return back to their camp after the Regular Army, PFGC, Fatah Al Intifada, and the Struggle front controlled the camp in 17th |
2015-03-04 | View |
Warplanes Hover Above Khan Al Shieh Camp, and its Residents Suffer of Stressful Living Crises.Khan Al Shieh for Palestinian refugees in Damascus Suburb witnessed intensive warplanes hovering coincided with bombing that targeted the surrounding areas and farms which led to a panic state among |
2015-03-04 | View |
Activists Launch a Campaign of "We Won’t Leave the Yarmouk Camp.A number of activists from the Palestinian camps launched a campaign through Facebook titled” We Won’t Leave the Yarmouk Camp” in order to shed light on the disaster and suffering |
2015-03-04 | View |
A protest sit-in in front of the Dutch parliament in Hague city in Netherlands.Within the solidarity week with the Palestinians of Syria, the Palestine House Organization in cooperation with the Palestine League in Netherland organized a protest sit-in in front of the Dutch |
2015-03-04 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Died in Syria.The AGPS received news that the Palestinian refugee Ahmed Kheir Mohammed Talal died in Syria, he was born 1991 and from Khan Al Sheih camp, Where the AGPS was not |
2015-03-03 | View |
The AGPS: 45 Palestinian Refugees Died During February 2015 in Syria, Including 5 were executed in the Field.The AGPS documentation and monitoring team declared that 45 Palestinian refugees died during February 2015 including 19 refugees due to fire shooting, a refugee due to bombing and clashes, 3 |
2015-03-03 | View |
A Workshop about the Palestinians of Syria Situation in Netherland titled” the Challenges and Chances”.Within the European week for solidarity with the Palestinians of Syria and within the activities and workshops that were held in the European Union countries, Al Quds Cultural Center in |
2015-03-03 | View |
The Yarmouk Camp: Clear Availability to the Charity and Civil Organizations and Modest Availability for UNRWA and International Organizations.The residents of the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees in southern of Damascus returned to stand in long queues in order to get a little amount of soup and spices |
2015-03-03 | View |
Bombing the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp with Explosive barrels.The Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus Suburb was exposed to explosive barrels yesterday that targeted the surrounding farms whioch led to the spread of worry and fear |
2015-03-02 | View |
The Syrian Security in Homs still detains two Young women and a child from Al Aedin Camp.The Syrian security forces at Homs still detaining three women and a young girl from Al Aedein camp in Homs after taking them as hostages to negotiate with relatives until |
2015-03-02 | View |
A Young Man Died Due to Torture in Syrian Regime Prisons.The AGPS received news about the death of the young man "Ahmed Al Qadi" in the Syrian regime prisons due to torture, while the group could not assure the news |
2015-03-02 | View |
The Palestine League in Germany Concluded its Seminar of the Palestinians of Syria.The Palestine League in Germany concluded the seminar activities of the Palestinians of Syria …Nakba Renews Nakba. The seminar came to shed light on the humanitarian crises file of the |
2015-03-02 | View |
An Infant Died Due to Malnutrition and Lack of Medical Care because of the Yarmouk Camp Strict Siege.More than 600 days of the strict siege imposed on the Yarmouk camp by the Syrian Regular Army and PFGC groups that besiege 20,000 civilians in the Yarmouk camp |
2015-03-02 | View |
The Turkish Embassy in Lebanon Continue to Suspend Issuing Visas for the Palestinian Syrian RefugeesThe Turkish Embassy in Lebanon stopped issuing entry visas to the Palestinians of Syria refugees in Lebanon without reasons. The visas' stop led to hundreds of Palestinians of Syria refugees |
2015-03-01 | View |
The residents of Handarat Camp in Aleppo are still displaced for 675 days respectively.The Regular Army and PFGC groups are still imposing a strict siege on the camp since 600 days. In Aleppo, the residents of Handarat camp are still out of their |
2015-03-01 | View |
Shelling and Clashes in the Yarmouk Camp in Damascus.The Yarmouk camp for Palestinian Refugees in Damascus was exposed yesterday to a number of shells that targeted separate areas of the camp resulted in only material damages, coincided with |
2015-03-01 | View |
A PLA Recruit Dies in Damascus Suburb and News about the Execution of OthersThe AGPS received news about the death of the PLA conscript Mahmoud Hazem Abu Jarbo, who died due to clashes in Tal Al Sewwan area in Damascus Suburb. The AGPS |
2015-03-01 | View |
The Toll of the Yarmouk siege Victims Raised to 170 Victims.In the Yarmouk camp, Ahmed Mohammed Mnawer from the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees died due to malnutrition and the lack of medical care because of the strict siege that |
2015-03-01 | View |
Sbeina Residents are still Prevented of Returning to their Camp for 471 days, and almost 1000 of its residents are in LebanonThe Syrian Regular Army and some affiliated Palestinian groups are still preventing the residents of Sbeina camp of returning to their homes for 471 days after they were forced to |
2015-02-28 | View |
Heavy Explosion Sound in Jaramana Camp due to Mortar Shells that Target Jaramana Area.The residents of Jaramana camp are suffering of the water and the power cut for long periods, as the camp lives in a state of quietness in compare with other |
2015-02-28 | View |
The AGPS: 16 PLA Victims Die during February 2015.The AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that the number of the PLA victims who died due to the ongoing conflict in Syria during February 2015 has reached 16 members |
2015-02-28 | View |
The Displaced People of the Yarmouk Camp Sit-In at its Main Entrance to Demand their ReturnDozens of the Yarmouk displaced residents carried out a sit-in at the main entrance of the camp near Al Bateikha crossing to demand to return back to their houses, to |
2015-02-28 | View |
The Palestinian Detained Women Toll Raise to 27 Detainees in the Syrian Regime Prisons after Arresting Three Women at Al Aedein Camp in Homs.The toll of Palestinian detainees' women in the Syrian regime prisons has reached 27 women, after the Syrian security forces arrested three women from Al Aedein camp in Homs while |
2015-02-28 | View |
Clashes and Shelling in the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb.Sporadic clashes and shelling targeted the surrounding towns of Khan Al Shieh camp at Al Salam highway, while all roads linking the camp with the surrounding places are still closed |
2015-02-27 | View |
A Mortar Shell was Dropped at Khan Dannon Camp in Damascus Suburb.A mortar shell targeted Khan Dannon camp in Damascus suburb resulted in only material damages. The residents of the camp are still suffering of the high prices and the unemployment, while |
2015-02-27 | View |
600 Days of Siege and 1105 Victims in the Yarmouk Camp.It is now 600 consecutive days of the strict siege imposed by the Syrian Regular Army and the PFGC groups in light of the deteriorated living and health crises inside |
2015-02-27 | View |
The Toll of the Yarmouk Siege Victims Raised to 169 Victims.The refugee "Mohammed Haitham Al Sayes", a resident of the Yarmouk camp, and was born in (1959), died due to malnutrition because of the siege imposed by the Regular Army |
2015-02-27 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Arrest and Execute 4 Refugees from Al Aedein Camp in HomsThe Syrian news agency of the regime published yesterday photos of the refugees "Wisam Al Sayed, Ramy Subheia, Ahmed Al Sheabi, and Abdul Razzaq Amayri" who were executed after they |
2015-02-27 | View |
Al Wafaa European Campaign Opens Shelter Center for Palestinian Refugees in Turkey.In Turkey, Al Wafaa European campaign opened Al Wafaa temporary Shelter center for the Palestinian refugees south of Turkey yesterday morning. The campaign noted that the aim of opening this |
2015-02-25 | View |
The High Prices and the Unemployment Exacerbate the Suffering of AL Nairab Camp Residents.In terms of the economic aspect, the residents of AL Nairab camp In Aleppo are suffering of the high prices of food supplies, the scarcity of fuel, and the frequent |
2015-02-25 | View |
Democratic Front in the Yarmouk Camp Revives its 46 Anniversary.The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine in the Yarmouk camp revived its 46 anniversary, where it organized a rhetorically festival attended by a number of representatives of the |
2015-02-25 | View |
Clashes Broke out in the Yarmouk Camp in Damascus.Violent clashes broke out yesterday evening in the Yarmouk refugee camp, at the center of Palestine and Al Thalathein Streets between the Syrian army alongside with Palestinian groups loyal to |
2015-02-25 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Implement Raid Campaign at Al Aedein Camp in Homs Amid violent Clashes and severe TensionWide security campaign was implemented in Al Aedein camp by dozens of Syrian security forces, yesterday, began with crossfire between Syrian security forces and a number of armed youths in |
2015-02-25 | View |
Three PLA Officers Die in 24 HoursThe AGPS received news about the death of each of "Jamil Mohammed," and "Ismat Ismail," PLA members due to clashes that happened in suburb of Daraa city, while |
2015-02-25 | View |
The Yarmouk Siege Victims' Toll Raised to 168 VictimsThe old man "Omar Ahmad Koussa", was born in 1947, died as a result of malnutrition and lack of medical care because of the siege imposed by the regular army |
2015-02-25 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died Due to a Gun shot at AL Maidan Neighborhood in Aleppo.The young man "Ahmed Mahmoud Taamari" died in Al Maidan neighborhood in Aleppo after being shot by a stray bullet in the head, where he was transferred to the hospital |
2015-02-25 | View |
Jaundice Disease Spread Among the Yarmouk Camp Besieged Residents.Medical resources in the Yarmouk camp south of Damascus confirmed to the AGPS correspondent that jaundice disease has spread recently among children, women, and elderly people. The jaundice spread due |
2015-02-25 | View |
Clashes were Suspend at Al Aedein Camp in Aleppo, and the Syrian Security Forces Arrest Three of its Residents.The clashes that broke out yesterday in Al Aedein camp in Homs between the Syrian security and a number of armed groups were stopped. The clashes broke out after the |
2015-02-25 | View |
The Residents of Al Sayeda Zainab Camp Suffer of Stifling Humanitarian Crises that Affected their Livelihood.Heavy explosions were heard at Al Sayeda Zainab camp in Damascus suburb and it was later identified as a result of a car bomb explosion near Madrasat AL Mostaqbal checkpoint |
2015-02-24 | View |
Explosive Barrels Shelling and Violent Clashes at the Sides of Khan Al Shieh Camp and a State of Panic Spread Among the Residents.In Damascus suburb, warplanes hovered above Khan Al Shieh camp and dropped two explosive barrels that targeted Al Abbassa farms adjacent to the camp, causing a state of panic among |
2015-02-24 | View |
Shelling and Clashes in Yarmouk and Urgent Appeals for UNRWA and PLO to Rescue the Camp.Violent clashes broke out in the Yarmouk camp at Al Thalathein Street crossing between the Regular army alongside with the affiliated Palestinian groups and the Syrian armed opposition, coincided with |
2015-02-24 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died Due to Torture in the Syrian Prisons Raising the Torture victims' toll to 295.The AGPS received news reported the killing of the Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Fadl Allah" from Al Sayeda Zainab camp, who died due to torture in the Syrian prisons, while the |
2015-02-24 | View |
The AGPS: the Assassination of the Director of Basma Organiza-tion in Yarmouk Raises the Toll of the Activists' victims to 8"Firas Hussein Al Naji", the director of Basma Organization in the Yarmouk camp was assassinated yesterday by unknown groups, as he was found killed in his house with a bullet |
2015-02-24 | View |
Al Wafaa European Campaign Starts Distributing Heating Coal to the Palestinian Refugees in the Temporary Shelter Center in Kilis.The delegation of AL Wafaa European campaign starts its first rounds in Turkey yesterday, as they visited each of Has, Islaheia, and Kırıkhan villages south of Turkey, and briefed on |
2015-02-23 | View |
The Syrian Armed Opposition Groups Arrested a Palestinian Refugee in Ritan Area, Aleppo Suburb.Groups of the Syrian armed opposition arrested the Palestinian refugee "Bashar Al Masri" at Ritan village in Aleppo suburb, after he joined Al Quds brigade, the pro-Syrian regime armed group |
2015-02-23 | View |
A PLA Soldier was Injured in Doma, Damascus Suburb.The PLA officer "Mohammed Zahir Zawahri," from Al Nairab camp in Aleppo, was severely injured by a landmine explosion in Doma city and was transferred to a military hospital |
2015-02-23 | View |
Shelling Targets the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp, and the Regime's Checkpoint Allows the Entry of Limited Quantities of Bread.The Syrian warplanes targeted Tal Al Kasweia near Khan Al Shieh camp, as the explosion sounds were heard clearly inside the camp provoking a state of worry amongst the residents |
2015-02-23 | View |
Deteriorated Health Conditions in Yarmouk due to the Continuous Siege Imposed by the Syrian Regime and the GC GroupsThe health condition in the Yarmouk camp is rapidly deteriorated, as hundreds of its residents have infected with many diseases, Jaundice and Anemia are the most prominent due to the |
2015-02-23 | View |
Al Wafaa European Campaign Prepares to Distribute its Aids to the Palestinian and Syrian Refugees in Turkey.Al Wafaa European campaign announced its intention to distribute amounts of relief aid to the Palestinian and the Syrian refugees who have fled from the ongoing war in Syria to |
2015-02-22 | View |
Winter in Lebanon Causes a New Suffering to the Palestinians of Syria Refugees.The displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria to Lebanon are suffering of severe living conditions, especially in the areas that affected with the deep law pressure, which left considerable damages; such |
2015-02-22 | View |
Shelling and Bread Crisis at Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus Suburb.In Damascus suburb, shelling targeted the western neighborhood of Khan Al Shihe camp with at least two missiles, which resulted in the outbreak of a fire in a resident's |
2015-02-22 | View |
A Former Fighter in Syria Died Due to the Lack of Medical Care in the Yarmouk Camp.The refugee "Mohammed Ahmed Abdul Ghani" from the Yarmouk camp in Damascus died due to the lack of medical care as a result of the continuing strict siege imposed on |
2015-02-22 | View |
Opposition Groups Mutilate the Body of a Fighter of the Pro-Regime Palestinian GroupsGroups affiliated to the Syrian opposition groups in the Yarmouk camp mutilated a body of "Mohammed Samer Khalifa", a member of the pro-regime Palestinian popular committees, as he was killed |
2015-02-22 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Release a Palestinian Refugee from Al Aedein Camp and Arrest Another.In Homs, the Syrian security forces arrested the Palestinian young man, "Mahmoud Khaled Mahmoud Shatara" from Al Aedein camp since 2nd of February 2015, as he was arrested twice before |
2015-02-21 | View |
Severe Health Deterioration of one of the Detainees who are in a Hunger Strike in Karmouz Prison in Egypt.Karmouz prison in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, witnessed at dawn yesterday, a deterioration in the health of a Palestinian detainees who are on hunger strike for (12) days, as |
2015-02-21 | View |
The death of Ayman Al Saadi due to tortureThe death of Ayman Al Saadi from the Yarmouk Camp who died due to torture in one of the Syrian regime's security branches, raising the toll of the torture |
2015-02-21 | View |
7 PLA victims Died during the Last 48 HoursRapid increase in the number of the PLA victims, as the AGPS receives news about the death of 7 members during the last 48 hours after they were forced to |
2015-02-21 | View |
The AGPS and Palestinian Return Center Appealed a Number of International BodiesEach of the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria in London and the Palestinian Return Center, on Friday 20th of February 2015, delivered explanatory messages about the suffering of the |
2015-02-21 | View |
The Deteriorated Living and Health Conditions are still Continuous in Daraa Camp South Syria.Living and health conditions in Daraa camp south of Syria continue deterioration, since there is not any hospital or health center in addition to the acute shortage of medicine and |
2015-02-20 | View |
The Palestinian and Syrian Detainees in Karmouz Prison Continue their Hunger Strike for 11 DaysThe Palestinian and the Syrian refugee detainees in Karmouz prison in Egypt continue their open hunger strike for 11 days respectively, until they achieve their demands of "urgent coordination among |
2015-02-20 | View |
Almost 6000 Displaced Palestinian Families in Qudseia City Suffer of Hard Living Conditions.In the town of Qudsaya in Damascus suburb, about 6000 Palestinian families, mostly from the Yarmouk refugee camp, suffer of difficult living conditions because of the high rents of houses |
2015-02-20 | View |
Shelling, Clashes and Torture are the Main Reasons of the Death of the Palestinians in Syria.The documented statistics at the AGPS website, "actionpal.org.uk", indicated that the first main reason that led to the death of the Palestinian refugees in Syria is the shelling |
2015-02-20 | View |
293 Palestinian Refugees Die Due to Torture in the Syrian Prisons and 166 Victims Die Due to the Yarmouk SiegeThe AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that they documented 293 Palestinian Syrian refugee victims who died due to torture in the Syrian prisons and it is expected that the |
2015-02-20 | View |
Al Aedein Camp in Hama Between the Strict Security Cordon and the Campaigns of Arrest and Raid.The residents of Al Aedin camp in Hama live in a relative calmness and suffer of the strict security cordon that is imposed by the Syrian Army on the entrances |
2015-02-19 | View |
The Residents of Al Nairab Camp in Aleppo Complain of the Loss of Fuel and Gas.Moreover, the suffering of the people of Al Neirab Palestinian refugee camp in Aleppo continues to worsen in winter, especially with the severe scarcity of fuel, where they complain of |
2015-02-19 | View |
The First Anniversary of Al Muzaireib Compound Massacre that killed 18 Palestinian Syrian Refugees.Yesterday was the first anniversary of the horrific massacre that occurred in Al Muzeireeb Palestinian refugees' compound in Daraa due to the bombing that targeted the town on 18th of |
2015-02-19 | View |
The AGPS: 107 PLA Victims, Including 10 Victims Died Since the Beginning of 2015.The AGPS documentation and monitoring team announced that they documented the names of 107 victims from the PLA officers who died since the beginning of the ongoing war in Syria |
2015-02-19 | View |
Friends of Humanity International: 166 Victims Due to Starvation and Lack of Medical Care in Yarmouk.Friends of Humanity International issued a report entitled as "We Still Alive- the Suffering of the Yarmouk Camp Residents between the Siege and Death out of Starvation or Killing." |
2015-02-19 | View |
The Suffering of the Palestinian Syrian Refugee Detainees in Thailand is Still Continuous.The suffering of the Palestinian refugees in Thailand continues, where a number of detainees renewed their appeal to the international and human rights organizations, the PLO, and AMNESTY international to |
2015-02-18 | View |
The Palestinian and Syrian Detainees in Karmouz Prison in Egypt Continue their Open Hunger Strike.The Palestinian and Syrian refugee detainees at Karmouz prison in Egypt continue their open hunger strike which started on Monday, 9th of this month, so to achieve their demands of |
2015-02-18 | View |
Violent Clashes and Appeals to Rescue the Residents of Yarmouk from the Death of Starvation.Violent clashes broke out in the Yarmouk refugee camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus at the points of contact between the Syrian army and Palestinian groups loyal to it |
2015-02-18 | View |
Assassination of the Palestinian Biologist Dr. Idwan Shihab in Damascus Suburb.The AGPS received news about the assassination of the Palestinian biologist Dr. Idwan Shihabi by unknown group that raided his house at Saasaa area near Khan Al Shieh Camp in |
2015-02-18 | View |
Artillery Shelling Targets Daraa Camp.Artillery shelling targeted different places of Daraa Camp with no injuries. The residents of the camp are complaining of the increasing suffering after their camp was involved in the ongoing |
2015-02-18 | View |
A Seminar in Berlin about the Yarmouk Camp within the Activities of " Save the Palestinians of Syria" CampaignGerman-Arab Center in Berlin in collaboration with the "Palestinian civic mobility", who supervises the campaign of "Save the Palestinians of Syria", held a seminar on Saturday 14 / February, with |
2015-02-17 | View |
"Besiege Your Siege" a Cultural Campaign for Solidarity with the Besieged People of Gaza and YarmoukHouse of Palestine for Poetry in cooperation with the Palestinian Writers League launched its fourth Electronic campaign under the slogan (Besiege Your Siege) in solidarity with the people of the |
2015-02-17 | View |
A Syrian resident in the Yarmouk Camp Dies Due to Malnutrition and Lack of Medical CareIn South of Damascus, the old man "Ghazi Farhan Faris," a Syrian, was born in 1947, died as a result of malnutrition and lack of medical care in the |
2015-02-17 | View |
Pro-Syrian Regime Groups Raid and Inspect Houses in Al Raml Camp at Latakia.The AGPS received news about a pro-Syrian regime groups that raided a number of houses at Al Raml Camp in Latakia, as they seized some of them as their headquarters |
2015-02-17 | View |
Italian Navy Rescues Hundreds of Palestinian and Syrian Migrants.The Italian Navy teams rescued 130 people who were on board of a boat that was launched from Libya heading towards the Italian territory, and the work is still going |
2015-02-17 | View |
The PRCS Disinfect the Main Water Tanks in the Yarmouk Camp.The water crises continues since 159 days ,where the Palestine Red Crescent Society in the Yrmouk camp carried out yesterday a disinfection campaign included the a number of the camp’s |
2015-02-16 | View |
The Syrian Army Targets the Only Road for Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb.The Syrian security and the Regular Army targeted the road that connects Khan Al Shieh and Zakia area with a number of bursts of heavy weapon, from the forces number |
2015-02-16 | View |
The Volunteer Teachers in the Yarmouk Secondary School carry out a Sit-In to Demand Support for Schools.On the other side, the volunteers of Al Yarmouk Secondary School organized a protest sit-in demanding the International organizations the commissions and the institutions that work outside the camp to |
2015-02-16 | View |
A Failure Assassination Operation to the Relief File Officer at the Yarmouk Camp and High Food Materials Prices in the Camp.The AGPS documentation team declared earlier that the number of the Palestinians of Syria victims till 14/2/2015 reached 2648 Palestinians of Syria victims. On the other hand, the officer of |
2015-02-16 | View |
The Palestinians of Europe Start from Germany their Solidarity week with Palestinians of Syria.In the begging of the solidarity week with the Palestinians of Syria, the Palestine League and the Palestinian Women League in Germany carried out a seminar titled” Palestinians of Syria… |
2015-02-16 | View |
A State of Relative Quietness at Al Sayeda Zainab Camp in Damascus SuburbAl Saeyda Zainab camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus Suburb witnesses a relatively calm state though the sounds of heavy bombing that rocked the camp due to targeting the surrounding |
2015-02-15 | View |
The Displaced People of the Yarmouk Camp Demand to Return and to Neutralize the Camp.Hundreds of Palestinian families, who were displaced from the Yarmouk camp to Qudseia area in Damascus suburb, demanded again the Palestinian and the Syrian concerned parties to find a solution |
2015-02-15 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Arrested a Refugee While Returning from Lebanon to Syria.The Syrian Security arrested the Palestinian Refugee Amjad Motasem, from Handarat camp, while he was returning back from Lebanon to Syria. Amjad was arrested from the Factory Boarder Area t |
2015-02-15 | View |
residents insisted on following-up the educational process in Yarmouk camp.despite the suffering of the Yarmouk of shelling, hunger, and thirst, but its residents insisted on following-up the educational process through the establishment of alternative educational centers and schools; such |
2015-02-15 | View |
The SRA Prevents the Residents of Al Husseneia Camp to Return to their Homes for about a Year and a HalfThe Regular Army and the Palestinian factions loyal to the army still prevent Al Husseneia camp residents in Damascus Suburb to return back to their houses despite their full control |
2015-02-14 | View |
News about Sending a Number of the PLA Soldiers to Support the SRA in the Fighting at Daraa and QunaitraThe AGPS received news about sending a number of the PLA soldiers to support the SRA at the fighting in Daraa and Qunaitra cities, as the group could not assure |
2015-02-14 | View |
The Palestinian and Syrian Refugee Detainees at Karmouz Prison Continue their Hunger Strike for the Fifth Day RespectivelyThe Syrian and the Palestinian detainees at Karmouz prison in Alexandria continue their hunger strike for the fifth day respectively till they achieve their demands that they declared earlier like |
2015-02-14 | View |
Living Crises Deterioration in Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus SuburbThousands of Khan Al Sheih camp residents in addition to hundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees to the camp suffer of the tensed situations in its vicinity, where the surrounding areas |
2015-02-14 | View |
Severely Dangerous Humanitarian Conditions Suffered by the Refugees at Daraa Camp South of Syria.Frequent shelling and clashes broke out in Daraa camp south of Syria since the beginning of the ongoing war, resulting in the destruction of almost 70% of its buildings, according |
2015-02-14 | View |
News about the Libyan Authorities 'Intension to Release Palestinian Syrian Detainees from its PrisonsThe Palestinian activists reported news via the social media website Facebook about that the Libyan Authorities intended to release a number of Palestinians of Syria and Syrian refugees, which they |
2015-02-13 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Arrest the Refugee "Mohammed Salim" from Al Nairab CampThe Syrian Security arrested the refugee Mohammed Salim, in his fifties, from Al Nairab camp. Mohammed was arrested from his house 4 days ago and he was arrested several times |
2015-02-13 | View |
Two Palestinians Died in Syria One of them a PLA Member and the other Died Due to torture.The corporal officer of the PLA, Abdullah Faisal Hijjo, died during the ongoing clashes in Syria, raising the PLA victims' toll to 107 victims most of them died during the |
2015-02-13 | View |
Water Cut Forces the Yarmouk Residents to Drink Polluted Water Wells.Water was cut for 157 days at the houses of almost 20,000 residents of the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, a long period in which the residents tried to alleviate |
2015-02-13 | View |
The Clashes Suspend the Urgent Aids Distribution.Clashes broke out in the Yarmouk camp yesterday which led to the suspension of urgent aid distribution to the Yarmouk residents ,who are besieged for 586 days and the checkpoints |
2015-02-13 | View |
UNRWA Statistics: the Number of Palestinian Syrians in Egypt increased and Decreased in JordanUNRWA has indicated in a recent published statistics on its website thatthe numbers of the Palestinian Syrians in Egypt and Lebanon have increased and decreased in Jordan. Meanwhile, the number |
2015-02-12 | View |
Bus Drivers in Khan Al Shieh Camp Stop Working for Fear of ArrestA number of bus drivers in Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb stopped working for fear of being arrest similarly as to their colleagues, where some Syrian Security members |
2015-02-12 | View |
The PLA Victims Number Raised to 106.Khalid Ibrahim, an officer of the PLA in Khan Dannon Camp, was killed during the ongoing battles in Daraa camp, raising the PLA victims' toll to 106 victims, as documented |
2015-02-12 | View |
Assassination of a Civic Council Member in the Yarmouk CampMr. Nemer Hussein, a member of the Yarmouk Camp Civic Council, was killed yesterday by a sniper shot while he was leaving his house at the Yarmouk Camp, Al Rija |
2015-02-12 | View |
Immigration Boats Sink in the Mediterranean.The UNHCR announced yesterday about the loss of about 200 immigrants, after the boats, that were carrying them towards the Italian shores, sank. In the same context, some activists confirmed |
2015-02-12 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Release a Detainee from Al Nairab Camp in Aleppo.The Syrian security forces released the refugee Moataz Ismael Azzam," from Al Nairab camp, after being arrested for a day. It is mentioned that Al Nairab camp suffers from |
2015-02-12 | View |
• A State of Quietness at Al Aedin Camp in Hama in light of the Economic CrisesA state of quietness prevailed in the camp where it is considered relatively quiet compared to other Palestinian camps that witnessed continuous bombing and siege, but this doesn’t let the |
2015-02-11 | View |
8000 Palestinian Refugees at Al Muzareeb Town in South of Dar’aa Suffer of Instability and Security Deteriorated SituationThe Muzareeb town residents in Dar’aa governorate live in tension and instability state due to targeting the town with explosive barrels and bomb cars that led to the death of |
2015-02-11 | View |
The Syrian Army and Security Forces Carried out Arrest and Investigation Campaigns Against the Residents of Khan Al Shieh CampThe Regular Army and the Syrian Security carried out arrest and investigation campaigns with the Palestinians of Syria from the residents of Khan Al Sheih camp in Damascus City, where |
2015-02-11 | View |
A Number of Mortar Shells Target Al Wafedeen Camp.Al Wafedeen camp was exposed to bombing with a number of mortar shells that targeted separate areas of the camp caused only material damages. It is referred that the camp |
2015-02-11 | View |
268 Palestinian Refugees Die Due to Sniping Shots Since the Beginning of the War in SyriaThe AGPS Documentation and monitoring team announced that the number of Palestinians of Syria victims, who died due to sniping since the beginning of the events in Syria, is 268 |
2015-02-11 | View |
Egypt Detains Palestinian Syrian Refugees at the New Cairo Airport.The AGPS received news about that there are about 50 Palestinian and Syrian Refugees detained by the Egyptian forces at the New Cairo Airport. The Information referred to that the |
2015-02-10 | View |
UNRWA Delegations Visit Al Husieneia Camp to Assess the Damages of its FacilitiesA delegation from UNRWA yesterday visited Al Huseineia camp to supervise its facilities and to assess the damages. The delegation declared that the damages that affected its facilities are not |
2015-02-10 | View |
The Residents of Al Rmdan Camp suffer of Severe Living Crises.Al Ramdan camp, which is located in the southern east of Damascus 50 Km away from Damascus and 9km far from Al Dameer city, suffers of sever living crises due |
2015-02-10 | View |
Bombing and Clashes at the Yarmouk CampThe Yarmouk camp for the Palestinian refugees south of Damascus was exposed to bombing with a number of mortar shells without injuries, coincided with the broke out of night confrontations |
2015-02-10 | View |
The Syrian Security Arrests 22 Youth from the Residents of Khan Al Shieh.The Kokab checkpoint of the Regular Army arrested 22 Palestinians from Khan Al Shieh camp and according to a testimony of the residents of the camps, they said,” the |
2015-02-10 | View |
The Residents of Al Rmdan Camp suffer of Severe Living CrisesAl Ramdan camp, which is located in the southern east of Damascus 50 Km away from Damascus and 9km far from Al Dameer city, suffers of sever living crises due |
2015-02-10 | View |
Palestinians in the Malmo City in Sweden Show their Solidarity with Yarmouk.Dozens of Palestinian refugees were gathered in solidarity sit-in with the besieged people of Yarmouk camp since 582 days. The activists, who protested according to an invitation of Save the |
2015-02-09 | View |
Warplanes Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp with a Number of Explosive BarrelsThe Syrian warplanes targeted the farms area with explosive barrels coincided with warplanes hovering over the camp, which led to a panic state among its residents fearing from the warplanes |
2015-02-09 | View |
Distributing 500 Food Shares to the Yarmouk Residents at Yelda Town Adjacent to the CampThe relief agencies, which supervise the aids distribution process to the Yarmouk camp residents, distributed about 500 food packages on the residents who went to Yelda town to get their |
2015-02-09 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Dies During Warplanes Shelling at KfrBtna Area in Damascus SuburbThe Palestinian refugee "Muneir Mohammed Khattab", 23 years, from the Yarmouk camp died during the warplanes shelling that targeted KfrBtna area in Damascus suburb before days, raising the toll of |
2015-02-09 | View |
The Detained Palestinian and Syrian Refugees in the Egyptian Karmouz Prison Go on Hunger Strike Till they Achieve their Demands.The Palestinian and Syrian refugees, who are detained at Karmouz prison in Egypt , declared their open hunger strike starting from Monday, 9-2 till they achieve their demands of urgent coordination |
2015-02-09 | View |
The AGPS Monitors the Most Prominent Difficulties Faced by Palestinians of Syria in Europe.A documentary report, which was issued by the AGPS last week, titled as “Palestinians of Syria the Wound is still Bleeding”, monitored a number of prominent difficulties that face the |
2015-02-08 | View |
Al Marhama Convoy Ends the Distribution of Aids to the Palestinians and Syrians South of Turkey.Al Marhama convoy ends the distribution of aids to the Palestinians and Syrians south of Turkey. The distribution of food rations, winter heating materials, and blankets continues three days ago |
2015-02-08 | View |
Distribution of a Limited Amount of Aids to the People of Yarmouk.Limited amounts of aids were distributed to the besieged people of Al Yarmouk camp, who went to the nearby town of Yalda, where they divided the share of one family |
2015-02-08 | View |
Palestinians of Syria in Sweden are in solidarity with their people in the Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria.Dozens of Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Vigo, Sweden have organized a solidarity sit-in with the residents of the Palestinian camps in Syria, especially with the Yarmouk camp residents, where |
2015-02-08 | View |
A Mortar Shell Targets Khan Al Shieh Camp and Explosive Barrels Hit its Surroundings.Khan Al Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus Suburb was targeted yesterday with a mortar shell that resulted in only material damages, as its vicinity was also targeted by |
2015-02-08 | View |
A Number of Airlines Companies Refuse to Sell Airline Tickets to the Palestinian Syrian Heading to Lebanon.The AGPS received numerous complaints from Palestinians of Syria about the Lebanese authorities continuous prevention of entering its territory despite possessing the required official documents. According to a refugee - |
2015-02-07 | View |
The Regular Army Continues to Prevent People from Entering Sbeina Camp for 451 Days.On the other hand, the checkpoints of the Regular Army and Palestinian factions loyal to it still prevent the people of Al Sbeina camp to return to their camp in |
2015-02-07 | View |
Acute Shortages of Food and Medical Supplies, and Water Cut in Daraa Camp South of Syria.The Palestinians of Syria refugees suffer of severe shortage of food and medical supplies due to the difficulty in accessing it as a result of the tensed security situation in |
2015-02-07 | View |
Bombing and Limited Aids Distribution at the Yarmouk Camp.The Yarmouk camp was exposed yesterday to heavy shelling targeted Al Reja Square in the camp, while our correspondent couldn’t know the damages because of the large security tensions in |
2015-02-07 | View |
Three Palestinians Die in Syria yesterday.The refugee "Thaer Issa Aqel Shallaldah" died due to the clashes between the Syrian Army and Opposition Groups near Al Sanamein city at Daraa; He is from Dar’aa camp south |
2015-02-07 | View |
Targeting the Vicinity of Al Raml Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Lathakia with a Number of Shells.The vicinity of Al Raml camp for Palestinian refugees was targeted with about three shells without any material damages. It is mentioned that Al Raml is considered to be quite |
2015-02-06 | View |
Continuation of War in Syria Increases the Suffering of the Palestinian Refugees at Al Sayeda Zeinab Camp.In Damascus Suburb, Al Sayeda Zainab camp for Palestinian Refugees suffers of the consequences of the ongoing war in Syria especially from the economic side such as high cost of |
2015-02-06 | View |
A Statement Attributed to the 14 Palestinian Factions, Calling for Aids Distribution and a New Opportunity for Dialogue with the Militants.A number of Palestinian E- Pages close to the Syrian regime, circulated a copy of a statement attributed to the 14 Palestinian factions located in Syria, the statement stressed on |
2015-02-06 | View |
Raids on the Yarmouk Camp, and Bringing Some Urgent Humanitarian Cases out of the Camp.The Yarmouk camp for Palestinian Refugees in Damascus was exposed yesterday to targeting with mortar shells on separate areas of the camp , which led to two injuries ,the group knew |
2015-02-06 | View |
Palestinians in Thailand Appeal the Human Rights and the Palestinian Organizations to Intervene for their ReleaseThe Palestinian refugees are still suffering, as a number of detainees renewed their appeal to the international and human rights organizations, the Palestinian embassy, the PLO, and Amnesty International to |
2015-02-05 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp.The warplanes targeted the vicinity of Al Salam highway near Khan Al Shieh camp in Damascus suburb with two explosive barrels, coincided with voices of heavy artillery shelling that targeted |
2015-02-05 | View |
Three Palestinians Died in Syria, Two of them are Soldiers of the PLAThe two soldiers; Mahmoud Al Khateib and Ahmed Mohammed Kariem from the PLA died due to the ongoing conflict in Syria, raising the PLA victims' toll, which were documented by |
2015-02-05 | View |
The Toll of the Yarmouk Siege Victims rose to 165 and 103 Victims of the PLA.The AGPS documentary and monitoring team confirmed that the victims toll of the strict siege that is imposed by the regular army and the PFGC groups at the Yarmouk camp |
2015-02-05 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from the Yarmouk Camp was missed in Libya.The Palestinian refugee "Faris Jalbot" (26 years) from the Yarmouk refugee camp was missed during his departure from the city of Ajdabiya to the city of Tripoli in Libya, and |
2015-02-04 | View |
Warplanes Bombing and Sporadic Clashes at the Adjacent areas of Handarat Camp in Aleppo.Warplanes targeted the regions and surrounding towns of Handarat camp in Aleppo coincided with sporadic clashes between the Syrian opposition and the regular army forces on the nearby Bureij front |
2015-02-04 | View |
Shelling and Clashes at the Yarmouk Camp.A number of shells and shelling targeted the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp south of Damascus, in different parts of it, causing no injuries, coincided with violent clashes, with heavy, medium |
2015-02-04 | View |
AGPS: 33 Palestinian Refugees Died During January 2015 in Syria, Including 6 Due to TortureزThe AGPS monitoring and documentation team announced that "33" Palestinian refugees died during January 2015, including "6" people died in the Syrian regime's prisons due to torture, while "7" |
2015-02-04 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Died Days after a Car Bomb in Al Muzaireib town, Daraa.The Palestinian refugee "Mohammed NazzalAl Sieddi" from AlMuzeireeb town, Daraa, was killed due to wounds he attained by a car bomb explosion on the 28th of last January, which resulted |
2015-02-04 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Turkey, Difficulties in Entry and Unclear Legal Status.The term of "travel document for the Palestinians" prevailed in the Turkish government circles of not being listed in its system, thus this caused a state of uncertainty in dealing |
2015-02-03 | View |
Postponing the Distribution of Al Marhama Campaign (3) for the Second Day Respectively.The Security tension in the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees, has led, to the delay of the urgent aids distribution to the residents for the second time respectively yesterday, which |
2015-02-03 | View |
Lebanese Authorities’ Procedures Prevent the Entry of the Palestinians of Syria into its Territory.The Tough procedures that were taken by the Lebanese General Security, at the Lebanese-Syrian border, to prevent the entry of Palestinian refugees from Syria to Lebanon, are still applied, after |
2015-02-03 | View |
Continuation of Violent Clashes in the Vicinity of Handarat Camp in Aleppo.Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees witness frequent violent clashes between the Syrian Opposition Military Groups and the Regular Army and the Palestinian faction loyal to it. The Regular army seeks |
2015-02-03 | View |
AGPS Issues a Report Titled “the Detained Palestinian Syrian Refugees in Egypt ... Victims of Fraud, Extortion and Procrastination.The AGPS issued a report entitled "the Detained Palestinian Syrian Refugees in Egypt ... Victims of Fraud, Extortion and Procrastination” The report explains the situation of the Palestinians of Syria who |
2015-02-03 | View |
Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees witnessed warplanes hovering.Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees witnessed warplanes hovering where its areas and surrounding farms were targeted with explosive barrels, which caused a state of fear amongst the residents |
2015-02-03 | View |
The Friends of Humanity Organization Appeals the Egyptian Authorities to Release 60 Palestinian Refugees.Friends of Humanity International has called on the Egyptian authorities; on Sunday, 1st of February, the immediate release of sixty Palestinian Syrian refugees, who are detained in Karmouz police station |
2015-02-02 | View |
The Residents of Jaramana Camp Appeal the Officials to solve their Health services Problem.The people of Jaramana refugee camp in Damascus appealed the officials of the camp's services to solve the drainage problems, which worsened significantly and prevented the residents of movement |
2015-02-02 | View |
Fire Shooting Prevents the Urgent Aids Distribution to the Yarmouk Residents.The tensed security situation in the Yarmouk camp yesterday morning led to the suspension of distributing emergency aids, which were supposed to be distributed by Al Marhama 3 campaign. The |
2015-02-02 | View |
Al Wafaa European Campaign Succeeded to Convince Cyprus to Respond to the Palestinian Refugees.The AGPS knew that the Cypriot government has decided to postpone the dismantling of "Kokino Tremthia" camp in Nicosia, which receives dozens of Palestinian Syrian refugees, to the next Tuesday |
2015-02-02 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees were shot by the Syrian Army at Daraa Governorate.Two young Palestinians "Marwan Khamis Attia" and "Ahmed Abdul Hadi Alnawaama" from Ghawarina tribes sustained multiple injuries during the targeting of workers car by the Syrian army troops. The two |
2015-02-02 | View |
Cypriot Government Gives the Palestinian Refugees 24 Hours to Evacuate their Camp.The Cypriot authorities extended the allowance period of the Palestinian refugees to empty the camp of Kokkina Tarmesiya for more 24 hours, after they began to unbind some tents. The |
2015-02-01 | View |
News about Detaining Two Palestinian Syrian Refugees at Qirnada Prison in Libya.News about detaining 25 Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Qernada in Al Baydaa city at the Green Mountain in the eastern north of Libya since 3 months and ten days |
2015-02-01 | View |
Cham Wings Airlines: the Palestinians who hold Syrian travel document are not allowed entering the Lebanese Territories.The AGPS received a copy of thegeneralizationletter of the Syrian Airline company "Cham Wings Airline" to the travel and tourism offices in Syria, about the fulfillment of the conditions required |
2015-02-01 | View |
A Palestinian Old Man Dies due to the Lack of Medical Care in the Yarmouk Camp, and Another one Dies Due to his Wounds.The Palestinian refugee "Amer Hasan AL Masri", was born in 1969 and died due to lack of medical care in the besieged Yarmouk Camp, after he had burns that led |
2015-02-01 | View |
The AGPS: A Complete Palestinian Official Shortage towards the Catastrophes of the New Palestinian Asylum.The AGPS confirmed, in a documentary report was published this morning titled "Palestinians of Syria, the wound still bleeding," that the reaction and shy mobility of the National references |
2015-02-01 | View |
The AGPS: 91 Palestinian Refugees Died Due to Torture in Syria.The documentation and monitoring team of the AGPS revealed that 291 Palestinian refugees were killed due to torture since the beginning of the conflict in Syria. The group indicated that |
2015-01-31 | View |
The Palestinian Syrian Students Arrive to Lebanon After Applying the General Information Test in Syria.51 male and female students from the Palestinians of Syria refugee students, who are registered at the churches institute, have arrived to Lebanon after applying the General Information test of |
2015-01-31 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Arrest a Resident from Khan Al Shieh Camp.The AGPS received news that the Syrian security forces arrested the Palestinian Young man "Mohammed Mahmoud Al Qadeya", from Khan Al Shieh camp, at Sehnaya checkpoint. It is noted that |
2015-01-31 | View |
Shelling Targets Al Tiba Town near Khan Dannon Camp.A number of shells targeted Al Tiba town in Damascus suburb, where a number of the Syrian armed opposition groups located in, as the explosions sound was heard clearly inside |
2015-01-31 | View |
Shelling at the Yarmouk Camp and the Suspension of Urgent Food Aids Distribution Continues.A number of shells targeted the Yarmouk camp yesterday with no injuries, while the residents, who waited for long hours to receive the urgent food aids, returned back without receiving |
2015-01-31 | View |
A Tour by Al Wafa European Campaign Delegation to a Number of Parties and Parliamentarians in Cyprus.In Cyprus, the members of Al Wafaa European campaign visited a number of parties and Parliaments in Cyprus, while the delegation, that included; Amien Abu Rashid, Hani Ibrahem, discussed, with |
2015-01-30 | View |
The Palestinian Factions in Lebanon Demand the UNRWA to Assume its Responsibilities Towards the Palestinians of Syria.The Palestinian factions delegation in Lebanon demanded the UNRWA to assume its responsibilities towards the displaced Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon, all this came in a meeting for the factions |
2015-01-30 | View |
The Palestinians of Syria in Al Baddawi Camp Organize a Solidarity Sit-in with the Yarmouk Residents.Tens of displaced Palestinian Syrian families implemented yesterday a candles vigil at Al Bidawi camp in the Lebanese city of Tripoli, in solidarity with the people of the besieged Yarmouk |
2015-01-30 | View |
The High Cost of Living and the Shortage of Services are the Prominent Sides of Suffering at Khan Danoun Camp.In Khan Danoun camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus Suburb the residents are complaining from the high cost of living such as the high prices of food materials, rent houses |
2015-01-30 | View |
A Child's Scream" a Protest for the Yarmouk Children to take the Siege Away.In the Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees and under the title of " a Child Scream" ,Dozens of children were gathered in front of the Youth Support center in the |
2015-01-30 | View |
Palestinian Syrians who were Detained in Thailand a Year ago Appeal for their Release.A number of Palestinian Syrian detainees for about a year in Thailand have launched a distress call via the AGPS to put an end to their tragedy, and in details |
2015-01-29 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Daraa Dies in Syria.The Palestinian refugee "Alaa Al Saed" from Daraa camp died due to the ongoing war in Syria, raising the toll of the victims from Daraa camp, since the beginning of |
2015-01-29 | View |
The Yarmouk Siege Continues, and the Food Aids are still Suspended for the 7th Week.The regular army and the PFGC groups continue to impose their strict siege on the Yarmouk camp for 572 days, which resulted in the death of 163 Palestinian refugees due |
2015-01-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Protest in front of the Palestinian Embassy at Ankara.The AGPS received news that about 25 Palestinians of Syria refugees have carried out a sit-in in front of the Palestinian embassy in Ankara demanding better living and legal conditions |
2015-01-29 | View |
Victims and Injuries Due to a Car Bomb at Al Muzaireib Town in Daraa.A car-bomb exploded at Al Muzaireib town, that its population is about 8500 Palestinian refugees, resulted in 11 victims and tens of injuries, while the AGPS could not know the |
2015-01-29 | View |
Palestinian Syrians who were Detained in Thailand a Year ago Appeal for their Release.A number of Palestinian Syrian detainees for about a year in Thailand have launched a distress call via the AGPS to put an end to their tragedy, and in details |
2015-01-29 | View |
Palestinians of Syria at Karmouz Prison in Egypt Renew their Appeals to Solve their Issue and to Release them.The Palestinian Syrian and Syrian refugees, who are detained at Karmouz prison in Egypt, renewed their appeal to the UN, the Human Rights Organizations, the PLO, and the Palestinian faction |
2015-01-28 | View |
The Cypriot Authorities Allow the Entry of Al Wafaa European Campaign after Detaining them in its Airport.The Cypriot authorities allowed the entry of Al Wafaa European campaign to its territories after detaining them on Monday, 26th of January 2015 at Larnaca airport for 48 hours and |
2015-01-28 | View |
Shelling Targets the Adjacent areas of Khan Al Shieh Camp and Resulted in a State of Tension.Warplanes hovered above Khan Al Shieh camp yesterday in Damascus suburb, coincided with the bombing of adjacent areas and farms, causing a state of panic among the residents who suffer |
2015-01-28 | View |
The War Exacerbates the Palestinian Suffering in Homs.The suffering in Al Aedein camp in Homs continues due to the ongoing war in Syria, while the AGPS correspondent sent pictures of the bitter reality of the camp and |
2015-01-28 | View |
The Yarmouk Children Call for a Sit-in to End the Siege.Within the activities series of "Together for Ending the Yarmouk Siege", the children of the Yarmouk Camp called for a popular sit-in entitled "A child Scream", on next Thursday at |
2015-01-28 | View |
Thabit Organization Inspect the Conditions of the Palestinians of Syria during a Visit to Nahr al-Bared Refugee Camp.A delegation of Thabit organization for the right of return implemented a field visit to Nahr Al Barid camp on 24th of January 2015 to inspect the conditions of the |
2015-01-27 | View |
A Palestinian Young Man was arrested in Homs.The AGPS received news reported that the Syrian security services arrested the young man Salim Al Sadiq from Al Aedein camp in Homs, as he is a member of the |
2015-01-27 | View |
News about a Large Military Operation in the Yarmouk Camp.A newspaper close to the Syrian regime quoted that Palestinian sources assured that the Syrian army and the Palestinian popular Committees ready to implement large-scale operation in Yarmouk, but they |
2015-01-27 | View |
Warnings about Kidnapping and Enforced Disappearance in Khan Al Shieh Camp.The social committees that are concerned about following up of Khan Al Shieh camp affairs warned the residents of being kidnapped at Al Tayyar checkpoint located on Muqailbe road-Al Kiswa |
2015-01-27 | View |
163 Palestinian Refugees Died Due to Siege and Lack of Medical Care in the Yarmouk Camp, Including 64 Died in the Same Month.The documentation team of the AGPS indicated that 163 people from the Yarmouk camp died due to siege and lack of medical care, 64 of them died in January 2014 |
2015-01-27 | View |
Clashes between the PLA and the Syrian Opposition Groups Result in Some Victims.The AGPS received news about violent clashes broke out between groups of he PLA and groups of the Syrian opposition in Tel Sowan area in East Gota, Damascus suburb, which |
2015-01-26 | View |
The Checkpoints of the Regular Army and the GC Allow the Exit of 4 Urgent Humanitarian Cases.The regular army and PFGC checkpoints, which impose a strict siege on the Yarmouk refugee camp, and killed 163 victims so far, allowed the exit of "4" medical conditions. While |
2015-01-26 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees Died Due to Torture in the Basements of the Syrian Investigations.The AGPS received news about the death of the young man, "Moataz Marwan Mohsen" from the Yarmouk refugee camp due to torture in Syrian prisons. As similar news were received |
2015-01-26 | View |
AGPS: The Yarmouk Camp is Close to a Humanitarian Disaster.The AGPS warned of a humanitarian disaster in the Yarmouk camp in Damascus due to the severe shortage of food and medical supplies because of the continuous siege imposed on |
2015-01-26 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Yarmouk was Found Killed at Ain Al Hilwa Camp, Lebanon.The Palestinian Syrian refugee "Ibrahem Al Handawi" was found killed by gunshots in a lane at Al Raas Al Ahmar neighborhood in Ain Al Hilwa camp, Lebanon. The security forces |
2015-01-25 | View |
A Solidarity sit-in with the Palestinians of Syria in Berlin.In Germany, a number of Palestinian activists organized a solidarity sit-in with the Palestinians of Syria in Berlin the capital of Germany in front of the Brandenburg Gate. The activists |
2015-01-25 | View |
Shelling and sporadic Clashes at the Vicinity of Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb.The surrounding towns of Khan Al Shieh camp were targeted by sporadic bombing with many kinds of shells that targeted Mazarea Al Qosour area, in addition to the clashes that |
2015-01-25 | View |
An Infant Dies Due to the Yarmouk Siege and a Baby Girl Dies Due to Shelling at Daraa Camp.A two-day old infant died in the Yarmouk camp due to malnutrition and lack of medical care, raising the siege victims toll to 162 victims who died due to starvation |
2015-01-25 | View |
The siege on the Yarmouk camp continues for 568 days.The strict siege imposed on the Yarmouk camp continues for 568 days respectively in light of the continuous power and water cut, coincided with the suspension of distributing urgent food |
2015-01-25 | View |
Germany Stops Deporting the Syrian and the Palestinian Syrian Refugees who Left their Fingerprints in Hungary.The Supreme Administrative Court in Berlin decided to stop the deportation of the Syrian and the Palestinian refugees in Germany, who left their fingerprints at Hungary. This decision comes due |
2015-01-24 | View |
The Syrian Security Forces Release Three Female Students who were Arrested from the Yarmouk Camp.The Syrian security forces released three students who were arrested yesterday near the entrance of the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, while the young man "Obada Al Khatieb" is still detained |
2015-01-24 | View |
Palestine Charity Committee Distributes Food Aids at Muzaireib Camp.Palestine Charity Committee distributed 100 food baskets to the Palestinian refugee residents of Al Muzaireib compound, as the Committee carried out visits to the elderly people to be familiar with |
2015-01-24 | View |
Jaundice Spread Again in the Yarmouk Camp.Medical sources reported that the jaundice was spread again in the Yarmouk camp due to the siege that is imposed on the camp by the regular army and the PFGC |
2015-01-24 | View |
Clashes at the Yarmouk Camp, and the Aids are still Suspended for the sixth week.Violent clashes broke out yesterday at the Yarmouk camp south of the Syrian capital at the conflict areas at the entrance of Rama street between the groups affiliated to the |
2015-01-23 | View |
Sweden is to refuse the Asylum Applications of those who have Residencies in Greece.The media office of the Swedish Immigration Department confirmed, in an official statement of a Swedish media network, that Sweden will refuse granting asylum to the refugees coming from Greece |
2015-01-23 | View |
The AGPS Issues the English Version of "the Detailed Statistics of the Palestinian Refugees in Syria Victims."The AGPS issued the translated English version of its documentary report of the Palestinian victims who died in Syria till the end of 2014, as the group managed to document |
2015-01-23 | View |
Four Raids near Khan Al Sheih Camp, and the Regime Checkpoints Tighten its Procedures.4 air raids targeted the adjacent areas of Khan AL Sheih camp, one of them targeted the camp's cemetery and resulted in a mass destruction, causing a state of |
2015-01-23 | View |
The AGPS: 14 Palestinian Refugees Died since the Beginning of January 2015 till Now.The monitoring and documentation team of the AGPS announced that "14" Palestinian refugees have died since the beginning of January until today, including "5" refugees died under torture in the |
2015-01-22 | View |
The Water Cuts at Daraa Camp for 282 Days Respectively.The water cuts at Daraa camp for 282 days respectively, forcing people to use artesian wells to try to secure a little bit of water to their children, although this |
2015-01-22 | View |
Saving Two Palestinians of Syria Children of Death in Lebanon.The LRC saved two children (a boy, and a girl), who did not exceeded two years and a half, from the displaced people of the Yarmouk camp in Lebanon, after |
2015-01-22 | View |
Clashes between the Residents and the Monopolist Merchants of Yelda Town.Violent clashes broke out yesterday in the Yarmouk camp between groups affiliated to the Syrian opposition alongside with the residents and the merchants of Yelda town supported with other groups |
2015-01-22 | View |
The Palestinians of Europe are getting ready to launch a Solidarity Week with Palestinians of Syria.Palestinians of Europe Conference, in accordance with a big number of Palestinian institutions in the continent, are getting ready to launch a solidarity week with the Palestinians of Syria, to |
2015-01-22 | View |
Activists are calling for a Popular Mobilization Entitled "Save Palestinians of Syria".A number of Palestinian activists announced the start of support mobility for the Palestinians of Syria entitled" Save Palestinians of Syria", as the mobility called, on its Facebook, for a |
2015-01-21 | View |
Egyptian Authorities Continue Detaining Palestinian Refugees since November 2014.The Egyptian authorities continue to arrest "56" Palestinian refugees from Syria, after detaining them while trying to reach Italy from Turkish beaches in 25th of the last month. The refugees |
2015-01-21 | View |
20.000 Besieged Civilians in the Yarmouk Camp are without Water for 134 days.The water cuts in the Yarmouk camp for 134 days respectively, as 20,000 besieged civilians inside the Yarmouk camp are suffering of great difficulties in securing the minimum needs |
2015-01-21 | View |
Continuous Displacement for 637 days from Handarat Camp in Aleppo.The residents of Handarat camp are still displaced for (637) days respectively, after the Syrian armed opposition factions controlled the camp, that was established in 1962 on a rocky plateau |
2015-01-21 | View |
Palestinian Enfant Dies Due to the Yarmouk Siege, and Two Palestinians Died Due to Torture.A newborn baby from "Shihabi" family died due to the lack of medical supplies and devices, because of the siege imposed by the Syrian army and the Palestinian groups at |
2015-01-21 | View |
Artillery Shell Targets Al Muzaireib Town.Artillery shelling targeted Al Muzaireb town in Daraa governorate south of Syria, which is inhabit by about 8500 Palestinian refugee, as the shelling resulted in some injuries. Meanwhile, the residents |
2015-01-20 | View |
AGPS: 693 Palestinian Refugees Died in Syria on 2014, 461 of them Died in the First Half, and 262 Died in the Second Half.Monitoring and documentation team in the AGPS revealed that "693" Palestinian refugees died in Syria on 2014, including "461" victim died in the first half, and "262" in the second |
2015-01-20 | View |
Shelling and Clashes on the Day 563 of Siege at the Yarmouk camp.A number of shells were dropped at the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, targeted several areas, as one shell was dropped at Haifa Street 2nd avenue and resulted only in material |
2015-01-20 | View |
Amnesty International Finishes its Training Course in Istanbul, with Attendance of AGPS.Amnesty International finished its human rights course, which was held at Istanbul city in Turkey from 14 to 18th of January 2015, the course, that was attended by three researchers |
2015-01-20 | View |
UNRWA Waits for the Syrian Foreign Affairs Permission to Enter Al Husseneia Camp.UNRWA applied to the Syrian foreign affairs and wait for its permission to enter Al Husseneia camp to resume its work and prepare schools, hospitals, and infrastructure that was provided |
2015-01-20 | View |
Warplanes Target the Vicinity of Khan Al Sheih camp, and Continuous Arrest Campaigns Towards the Youth.Syrian warplanes launched six raids on different parts of Khan Al Sheih Farms at Al Zohour Street, the vicinity of the Villas Street, and Al Qosour Street. Meanwhile, the military |
2015-01-19 | View |
Winter Exacerbates the Suffering of the Yarmouk Residents at Taher Algerian Shelter Center in Damascus.The displaced Palestinians at Algerian Taher center at Al Zahira in Damascus, that is housing 51 families from the Yarmouk camp, complain of severe living conditions. According to a resident |
2015-01-19 | View |
Ismael Haniyah Promises to Resolve the Palestinian Refugees' Issue in Cyprus.Deputy Head of the Political Bureau of "Hamas" Movement, Ismael Haneya phoned the representatives of the Palestinian Syrian refugees, who are trapped in a shelter in Cyprus after their appeals |
2015-01-19 | View |
Armed Brigades Threaten to Ignite the Southern Region in Case of Breaking Into the Yarmouk Camp.Seven armed brigades of the Syrian army, which are; Legitimacy Committee south of Damascus, Islam Army, Ajnad Al Sham brigades, Ahrar Al Sham Islamic Movement, Aknaf Bait Al Maqdis Brigades |
2015-01-19 | View |
UNRWA Determines to Distribute Financial Aids to the Palestinians of Syria Refugees.The UNRWA announced its intension to start the first session financial aids distribution to the Palestinian Syrians for 2015, starting from Sunday 18th of January 2015 to 15th of March |
2015-01-18 | View |
Syrian Regular Army Detains Number of Khan Al Sheih Residents.The Syrian regular army detained a number of young men and anticipates the transportations coming out of the camp, after Tayyar checkpoint of the SRA stopped Khan Al Sheih bus |
2015-01-18 | View |
Al Sayeda Zainab in Damascus Suburb, Complicated Crises, and Silence Suffering.In Al Sayeda Zainab camp at Damascus suburb, which is controlled by the Syrian regular army and the civic committees, the residents are suffering of severe living crises, especially after |
2015-01-18 | View |
Capturing a Ship Carries Palestinian and Syrian Immigrants off Mersin Shores in Turkey.the Turkish Coast Guard Command in southern Turkey captured fishing vessel off the Mediterranean Sea coast opposite the city of Mersin, carrying 140 illegal Syrian and Palestinian immigrants, including 30 |
2015-01-18 | View |
Violent Clashes Suspend Aids Distribution at the Yarmouk Camp.Violent clashes broke out in the conflict areas at the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus between the Syrian regular army alongside with the Palestinian groups and the armed opposition. The |
2015-01-18 | View |
Palestinian Refugees in Cyprus Appeal Putting an End to their Suffering.The Palestinian and Syrian refugees in appealed all civic, religious, official, human rights, UN, UNHCR institutions to provide the residents of Burnara camp with their needs, and to find suitable |
2015-01-17 | View |
Syrian Authorities Release Palestinian Refugees and Keep 743 Detainees.the Syrian security forces released two Palestinian refugees, according to the PLO political bureau in Damascus, they are; Adnan Ahmed Fayyad, his mother is Omayya, was born on 1960, at |
2015-01-17 | View |
Italian Navy Rescues Hundreds of Palestinian and Syrian Immigrants.The Italian navy rescued 326 Palestinian and Syrian refugees were on a fishing boat, that was launched from Zowara city in Libya on Thursday 15th of January 2015, before being |
2015-01-17 | View |
Palestinian Activists: Humanitarian Catastrophe will affect the Yarmouk Residents Due to the Food Aids Suspension.A number of Palestinian activists at the Yarmouk camp in Damascus launched a distress call for each of; Mr. Michael Kingsley, Director of UNRWA in Syria, Mr. Abdullah Al Laham |
2015-01-17 | View |
27 Illegal Immigrants were rescued off the Libyan Shores, and 9 Bodies were found.The Libyan Cost guards announced that it has rescued 27 illegal immigrants, and found another 9 bodies off Zliten shores, 150 km east of the capital Tripoli, while an official |
2015-01-17 | View |
Cypriot Authorities Warn the Refugees at Burnara Camp in Preparation for Closing it.Cypriot authorities officially noticed the Palestinian and the Syrian refugees, who are living in "Burnara" camp, to leave the camp on Friday 16/01/2015. This came in a letter signed by |
2015-01-16 | View |
Palestinian Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Sit-in In front of the UNRWA Office.Dozens of Palestinian Syrian families sit-in, on Thursday, in front of the UNRWA office at Al Bidawi camp, to protest on the suspension of aids to about 1100 families. The |
2015-01-16 | View |
Injuries among the Yarmouk Residents While Waiting Aids Entry.Three Palestinian refugees were targeted yesterday, while waiting for aids, which was supposed to be distributed after five weeks suspension, as two women and a young man were injured while |
2015-01-16 | View |
Continuous Arrests at Khan Al Sheih and Al Aedein Camps in Homs.Al Aedein camp at Homs, which 135 detainees of his residents were arrested by the Syrian security bodies, according to the AGPS statistics, it become more vulnerable and targeted than |
2015-01-16 | View |
A State of Tension Due to the Warplanes Hover above Al Muzaireib Town.Warplanes hovered above Muzeireeb compound in the province of Daraa, a city of about eight thousand five hundred Palestinian refugees, accompanied by strong clashes voice echoed throughout the town, resulted |
2015-01-15 | View |
Civil Committees at the Yarmouk Camp Launch a Distress Call, After the Siege Victims Number Raised to (160).Bodies and institutions, that work in the Yarmouk camp launched a distress call, the AGPS received a copy of it, to appeal the humanity, the governments of civilized nations, the |
2015-01-15 | View |
Three Palestinians Died in Syria, One of them Due to Starve, another One Due to Torture, and the other Due to Clash.The Refugee "Mohammed Mustafa" died due to the lack of nutrition and medical care because of the siege imposed on the Yarmouk by the regular army and the PFGC groups |
2015-01-15 | View |
The Syrian Security Checkpoints Allow the Entry of Firewood and Gas after One Week Prevention.Syrian security checkpoints allowed, on Wednesday, to enter amount of firewood and cooking gas to Al Aedein camp in Homs, after one week prevention, while the people in the camp |
2015-01-15 | View |
Palestinian Activists Launch a Campaign Titled #Save_Palestinians_of_Syria.A number of Palestinian activists from the Syrian Palestinian camps launched campaign titled "Save Palestinians of Syria"", in order to open a safe humanitarian corridor under the protection and care |
2015-01-15 | View |
Explosions Rock the Sides of Khan Al Sheih Camp Due to the Raids at the Adjacent Areas.Powerful voice explosions rocked Khan Al Sheih camp, causing panic among the residents, especially the children and women, were later found to be resulted in the bombing of surrounding areas |
2015-01-15 | View |
Warplanes Target the Adjacent Farms of Khan Al Sheih Camp with Explosive Barrels.The warplanes targeted farms adjacent to Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees with many explosive barrels, resulting in the spread of a state of tension among the people of |
2015-01-14 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee from Al Aedein Camp in Homs Died Due to Torture.The AGPS received news about the death of the Palestinian refugee "Ayman Mohammed Sobheya", from Al Aedein camp in Homs, on 20-7-2014 due to torture in the Syrian prisons. It |
2015-01-14 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Committee at Austria Carry out its First Meeting.Emanating Committee of the Palestinians of Syria conference that was held in Austria, held its first meeting that was called to by the Coordinating Council to support Palestine in Austria |
2015-01-14 | View |
AGPS: 286 Palestinian Refugees Died Due to Torture, Including 87 Died on 2013, and 156 on 2014.The AGPS documentation and monitoring team revealed that 286 Palestinian refugees died due to torture since the start of the conflict in Syria, including 87 died in 2013, and 156 |
2015-01-14 | View |
The Children of the Yarmouk Camp Threaten by Starvation, Cold, and Thirst to Death.The elderly, children, and women of the Yarmouk camp have become at risk of starving, thirst, and cold to death because of the siege imposed on them, and because of |
2015-01-14 | View |
Anti-Aircraft at Al Nairab Camp for the Second Day.A number of Anti-aircraft shots were dropped at the houses of Al Nairab camp in Aleppo for the second day respectively, due to the violent clashes that broke out between |
2015-01-14 | View |
Continuous Crises and Immigration at Al Aedein Camp in Homs.The Al Aedein camp in Homs are complaining of the rising prices and the scarcity of all food and fuel, due to the ongoing war in Syria, and to the |
2015-01-13 | View |
A Resident of Al Nairab Camp in Aleppo was Injured by Anti-Aircraft Gun Shots.The young man "Thaer Dahudy" from Al Nairab camp in Aleppo, had minor injuries after the fall of anti-aircraft gun shots, as a result of violent clashes between the Syrian |
2015-01-13 | View |
Syrian Army Prevents the Return of Sbeina Camp Residents for 427 Days.the people of Sbeina camp, for the 427 days, are still prevented of returning to their homes after the Syrian army and Palestinian groups loyal to it control over the |
2015-01-13 | View |
Vietnamese Authorities Release Palestinian Syrian Detainees after One Month Detention.The Vietnamese authorities release Palestinian Syrian migrants who were detained in its prisons months ago after they entered its territories illegally, while the Palestinian Foreign Affairs in Ramallah announced that |
2015-01-13 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee Body was Found Killed at the Yarmouk Camp.The Palestinian Jordanian refugee "Abdullah Reziq", was born on 1955, was found killed yesterday at the Yarmouk camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus, while our correspondent reported that "Reziq" |
2015-01-13 | View |
The Residents of Khan Dannon Camp Live in Miserable Living Conditions Due to the Lack of Basic Services.The residents of Khan Dannon camp live miserable living conditions as a result of the lack of basic services, where they are suffering from a shortage of bread and continued |
2015-01-13 | View |
Syrian regular army checkpoint arrestes a Palestinian refugee.Members of Kawkab checkpoint of the regular army arrested the Palestinian refugee "Malik Samir al-Khalidi," from Khan Al Sheih camp. |
2015-01-13 | View |
Sit-in at the Yarmouk Camp for Ending the Siege and Entering Aids.A group of Palestinian youth sit-in at the Yarmouk camp to express their anger about the continuous siege of the regular army and the Palestinian groups loyal to it for |
2015-01-12 | View |
AGPS: 2600 Palestinian Syrians Died Due to the Ongoing War in Syria.Monitoring and documentation team of the AGPS announced that it documented, till today, the death of 2600 Palestinian victims were killed during the ongoing war in Syria, while the AGPS |
2015-01-12 | View |
Dogs Dug-up the Collapsed Graves, and an Old Man Was Found Faint Under Snow at the Yarmouk Camp.A number of graves at the Yarmouk cemetery in Damascus were collapsed due to the accumulation of snow above them, in addition to some new graves that was covered with |
2015-01-12 | View |
Forcibly Detention and Looting the Palestinian Refugees at Zoawara City.News were received about the detention of 35 Palestinian Syrian young men and 3 children at Zowara area near Zawraa south west of Libya three days ago, as the news |
2015-01-12 | View |
Residencies and Reunion are the Most Prominent Suffering of the Palestinian Syrian Refugees in Europe.Thousands of Palestinian Syrian refugees, who risked their life to reach Europe, are suffering of several obstacles, the most prominent one is the delay of having residencies, and other obstacles |
2015-01-11 | View |
Cruel Living Crises at Al Muzaireib Compound in Daraa.The AGPS correspondent confirmed that about 8500 Palestinian refugees are living in a sharp living crises at AL Muzaireib compound due to various reasons, most prominent is the water cut |
2015-01-11 | View |
A Palestinian Died Due to the Lack of Medical Care at the Yarmouk Camp.The Palestinian refugee "Samir Hasan Salfeity", was born on 1951, died due to a heart attack and lack of suitable medical care inside the Yarmouk camp, raising the siege victims |
2015-01-11 | View |
Shooting and Recriminations Causing Aids Suspension at the Besieged Yarmouk.The Yarmouk refugee camp witnessed shooting towards the refugee, who were gathering near Al Rija square hoping to receive some food aids, but the shooting prevented them and resulted in |
2015-01-11 | View |
The Suffering of the Palestinian Syrian Refugees Forces them to think about Immigration from Gaza.Al Raml camp, and 36 victims, who were killed during the war. In Gaza, the Palestinian refugees, who were displaced from Syria to Gaza, are facing hard and difficult conditions |
2015-01-10 | View |
Snow Besieges Al Raml Camp at Lathkeia.The Palestinian refugees at Al Raml camp south of Al Lathakeia city are living in a tight siege due to the snow storm, while the stop of bakeries and the |
2015-01-10 | View |
Snow Storm Reveals New Suffering at Jermana Camp.The snow storm, that affected Syria, aggravated the suffering of the Palestinian refugees who were displaced to Jermana camp after the families suffered of the snow and the freeze of |
2015-01-10 | View |
Clashes and Starvation at the Yarmouk Camp.Sporadic clashes broke out at the Yarmouk camp in Damascus at the conflict areas between the Syrian regular army alongside with the Palestinian groups loyal to it and the armed |
2015-01-10 | View |
AGPS Documentary Report: 2596 Palestinian Syrian Refugees Died Till the End of 2014.The AGPS issued its documentary report for the Palestinian refugees who died in Syria till the end of 2014, as it documented information about 2596 Palestinian victims died due to |
2015-01-10 | View |
Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon Look Over the Shelter Centers at Ain Al Hilwa Camp.Palestinians of Syria Committee in Lebanon carried out an inspection round to look over the Palestinian Syrian refugees, who are in the shelter centers" Al Bahaa kindergarten, Al Kifah school |
2015-01-09 | View |
At Least 56 Palestinian Syrian Refugees Still Detained at the Egyptian Prisons.The Egyptian authorities still detain at least 56 Palestinian refugees after arresting them while trying to reach Italy launching from the Turkish shores on 25th of last October, who were |
2015-01-09 | View |
ISIS Releases "Bahaa Al Amein" a member of Fatah at the Yarmouk Camp.ISIS released "Bahaa Al Amin" a member of Fatah Movement at the Yarmouk camp and the official of Bisan sport club, after being arrested for a day from Al Zain |
2015-01-09 | View |
Cold and Siege Force the Residents of the Yarmouk Camp to Smash their Furniture for heating.Some activists shared, at the social network, some photos that show the residents of the Yarmouk camp while they break their wooden bedrooms and furniture for heating, as the |
2015-01-09 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Refugee Died in Macedonia.The Palestinian refugee "Mohammed Khair Ahmed Jad Msheniesh", from the Yarmouk camp, died due to a painful accident while trying to reach Europe through Macedonia by land, as the connection |
2015-01-09 | View |
Press Release: Action group calls for lifting the siege on the Yarmouk and the return of its residentsThe AGPS is calling for urgent and immediate intervention in order to end the siege of the Yarmouk camp, and to avoid the Palestinian camps in Syria the consequences of |
2015-01-08 | View |
The Deep Low Pressure Aggravates the Suffering of the Palestinian Refugees in Syria.A deep low temperature affected the Palestinian camps in Syria, coincide with snowfall at many camps, forcing some residents to burn the wooden doors and windows of their houses to |
2015-01-08 | View |
ISIS Kidnaps a Member of Fatah Movement at the Yarmouk Camp.Members of ISIS kidnapped "Bahaa Al Amein", a member of Fatah Movement and an official of Bisan sport club, while he was at Al Zain neighborhood south of the Yarmouk |
2015-01-07 | View |
UNRWA: 11000 Palestinian Refugees Fled from the Hell of War in Syria to Jordan.The number of refugees coming from Syria to Jordan has reached 11000 Palestinian refugees, according to UNRWA statistics, and the UNRWA also provides them with some relief services, 173 of |
2015-01-07 | View |
A fire broke out in Yarmouk campNews about a fire in a house at Safad Street, as the house belongs to Sheikh "Mohammed Al Omari", known as "Abu Omar", a member of the reconciliation civil committee |
2015-01-07 | View |
A Resident from Khan Al Sheih Camp was arrested at Jadedat Artouz area in Damascus Suburb.The syrian security forces arrested "Mohamed Khair Asaad," a resident of Khan Al Sheih Camp, He was arrested in a Jadedat Artouz area suburb of Damascus, It is noteworthy |
2015-01-07 | View |
The armed Syrian Opposition released a Palestinian refugee yesterday.The Palestinian refugee "Moatasim Riyad Rmeid" from Khan Dannon camp was released yesterday after being arrested several months ago at Al Kiswa area in Damascus suburb by a group of |
2015-01-07 | View |
Activists and residents of the Yarmouk camp appeals for food aids.A number of activists and residents of the Yarmouk camp appealed the concerned organizations and the UNRWA to resume entering food aids to the camp after being suspended for more |
2015-01-07 | View |
The Palestinian Refugees still live in Tents at Cyprus for the 4th month respectively.For the fourth day respectively, the suffering of the Palestinian refugees from Syria is increasing in the refugees’ tents far from the Nicosia the capital.The camp, which includes 345 |
2015-01-06 | View |
Palestinian and Syrian Refugees Sit-in in a number of Greek Areas."Don’t Repeat the Tragedy of Saeid Mohammed Salih", with these words, more than 1000 Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Greece have sent a message to the Palestinian and international organizations |
2015-01-06 | View |
Libyan Authorities Prevent the Palestinians and the Syrians from Entering its Territory.Mr.Omar AL Sanki, the Interior Minister of the Libyan Government, which is internationally recognized, issued a decision which prohibits the entry of Sudan, Palestinian, and Syrian nationality holders to |
2015-01-06 | View |
The residents of Khan Al Sheih camp complaining of the lack of security and safety.The residents of Khan Al Sheih camp, that is located 27 KM away from the capital Damascus, are complaining of the lack of security and safety because of the ongoing |
2015-01-06 | View |
Strong explosions in Al Nairab camp in Aleppo.strong explosions rocked the buildings and the houses of Al Nairab camp in Aleppo as a result of the violent clashes that broke out at Al Azeiza area adjacent to |
2015-01-06 | View |
Signs of Bread Crises at Khan Al Shieh Camp in Damascus Suburb.The Action Group correspondent in Khan Al Sheih camp for Palestinian Refugees insured that there are indicators of bread crises that appeared in the camp due to the strict procedures |
2015-01-05 | View |
AGPS Provides Reporting the Palestinian Syrian Victims, Detainees, and Missing People through its Website.The AGPS announced, for all Palestinian Syrians, that they can report victims, detainees, and missing people through its website: http://www.actionpal.org.uk/en/reported_victim.php The website includes all the information |
2015-01-05 | View |
Volunteering Medical Efforts at the Yarmouk Camp to Alleviate the Suffering of the Besieged Residents.The remain medical cadres inside the camp are working, with volunteer efforts, to fill the significant lack of ambulatory and nursing teams of paramedics and trainers, which was caused by |
2015-01-05 | View |
Targeting a Leader of "Aknaf Bait AL MAqdis" Brigades at the Yarmouk Camp.The Yarmouk camp witnessed a failed assassination attempt which targeted a leader of "Aknaf Bait Al MAqdis" brigades "Nidal Abu Al Ila" known as "Abut Hammam", after planting an explosive |
2015-01-05 | View |
Syrian Security Forces Arrest Two Refugees from Damascus Suburb.In Damascus suburb, the Syrian security forces arrested each of, "Mahmoud Ibrahem AL Hamid", two days ago by the members of Kawkab city checkpoint, as "Khalil Salih Shakoush" was also |
2015-01-04 | View |
Dangerous Living Crises at Daraa Camp South of Syria.The remain residents of Daraa camp are living in a real suffering coincided with a campaign of continuous bombing and artillery shells, while they deprived of water for 264 days |
2015-01-04 | View |
Two Palestinian Syrians Died Yesterday.The AGPS received news about the death of the young man "Mohammed Al Nabhani" from Daraa Camp due to torture in the Syrian regime prisons, while the AGPS couldn’t make |
2015-01-04 | View |
The Civil Council in the Yarmouk Camp Demands the PLO to assume its responsibilities towards the campThe civil council at the Yarmouk camp demanded, in a message to the PLO and its leaders, to assume their historic and national responsibilities to break the siege, as it |
2015-01-03 | View |
The Italian Navy Rescues a Ship that Carries 450 Immigrants.The Italian Navy has announced that it imposed its control over a ship that was carrying 450 migrants after being disrupted and abandoned by its crew ship on Thursday, the |
2015-01-03 | View |
The High Cost of Rent Houses adds more Economic Burdens on the Palestinians of Syria.All the Palestinian refugees, who were displaced from their camps in Syria, are suffering from many economic crises, most notably the high rents of houses, while the house rent ranges |
2015-01-03 | View |
Fears of ISIS Breaking into the Yarmouk Camp in Damascus.After ISIS controlled Al Zain neighborhood south of the Yarmouk camp five days ago, a state of fear prevailed the residents, factions, and groups affiliated to the Syrian armed opposition |
2015-01-03 | View |
Dar'aa Camp is Without Water for 263.The water cuts on the camp for 263 days respectively, forcing its residents to walk long distances to bring drinking water, putting their lives at risk because of the spread |
2015-01-03 | View |
The Power Returned Back to Al Nairab Camp.The power returned back to the houses of AL Nairab camp in Aleppo after being cut for several days, while the residents resorted to use generators and to buy and |
2015-01-03 | View |
Distribution of Urgent Food Aids at the Yarmouk Camp was suspended for 4 Weeks.The suspension of entering urgent food aids for about 4 weeks. Meanwhile, the AGPS has documented the data of 158 Palestinian refugees who were killed till the end of 2014 |
2015-01-02 | View |
Syrian Security Arrests 6 Residents from Khan Al Sheih Camp and Tightens its Security Procedures at its Checkpoints.The Syrian security forces carried out an arrest campaign by a sudden checkpoint at the road of Khan Al Sheih camp in Damascus suburb, as they arrested 6 residents on |
2015-01-02 | View |
Warplanes Raided at Al Hajar Al Aswad Neighborhood Adjacent to the Yarmouk Camp.Warplanes carried out two raids at AL Hajar Al Aswad neighborhood adjacent to the besieged Yarmouk camp in Damascus, resulted in strong explosion sounds were heard clearly inside the camp |
2015-01-02 | View |
Fuel Crisis at Al Nairab Camp in Aleppo.The residents of AL Nairab camp in Aleppo are complaining of the scarcity of fuel, especially the diesel that is needed to operate the generators, forcing many residents to stop |
2015-01-02 | View |
Clashes Raged at the Adjacent Areas of Jermana Camp in Damascus Suburb.Strong explosions rocked Jermana camp in Damascus suburb due to the raged clashes between the Syrian opposition forces and the Syrian regime forces at the adjacent area, resulted in a |
2015-01-01 | View |
The Italian Coast Guards Rescue a Boat that was Carrying a Number of Palestinian Syrian Refugees.The Italian coast guards rescued a boat that was launched from Mercin on 25thof December 2014, as the boat was carrying a number of Palestinian Syrian and Syrian refugees, while |
2015-01-01 | View |
2596 Palestinian Refugees Died Till the End of 2014.The AGPS announced, through its website"actionpal.org.uk", that the number of victims, who were documented till the end of 2014, has reached 2596 victims, who were killed in the |
2015-01-01 | View |
Explosive Barrels Target the Sides of Daraa Camp.Warplanes targeted the sides of Daraa camp with explosive barrels near Al Sokar Foundation resulted in material damages, after the warplanes targeted Daraa camp, last day, and resulted in massive |
2014-12-31 | View |
A Palestinian Syrian Refugee was missed Between Greece and Macedonia.News reported that the Palestinian Syrian refugee "Mohammed Msheneish" from the Yarmouk camp was missed and lost connection for more than 40 days while he was on his way from |
2014-12-31 | View |
The Legal Situation Fragileness and the Economic Crises are facing the Palestinian Syrian Refugees in Egypt.The rest of the Palestinian Syrian refugees in Egypt are living in unclear legal situation in conjunction with the political and security tensions in the country, where the Egyptian security |
2014-12-31 | View |
Three Palestinian Camps were Bombed, a Child Died at the Yarmouk Camp Due to Siege and Lack of Care.Bombing and number of shells were dropped at the Yarmouk camp targeted different places of it with no injuries, while the camp witnessed violent clashes between the Syrian regular army |
2014-12-31 | View |
A Palestinian Student from Khan AL Shieh Camp was arrested.The Syrian security forces arrested the student "Abdulrahman Nasir Shihab" from Khan Al Sheih camp at Kawkab checkpoint and led him to unknown destination. It is mentioned that the number |
2014-12-31 | View |
Water and power are still Cut at Al Nairab Camp.The residents of AL Nairab camp are suffering of continuous power cut for seven days forcing them to return to share generators, which added a new economic burden on their |
2014-12-30 | View |
The Residents of Khan Dannon Camp are living in a State of Instability and Anticipation about the Unknown Fate.Residents of Khan Dannun camp are still living in a state of instability and anticipation of the unknown fate, especially in the last few weeks, after the hostilities pace has |
2014-12-30 | View |
The Residents of Al Husseneia Camp Live in a Continuous Tragedy.The Syrian regular army still prevents the residents of Al Husseniea camp to return to their homes for 444 daysunder the pretext of securing the area, while the displaced people |
2014-12-30 | View |
Air strikes by Syrian warplanes raided on Daraa camp.Two air strikes by Syrian warplanes raided on Daraa camp areas and towns surrounding it, leaving only material damages, in the light of the continued bombing by warplanes and mortars |
2014-12-30 | View |
Palestinian refugee is missing in Egypt.The Palestinian refugee (Yazan Salih Khalil) was missed, he was born on 1993 from the Yarmouk refugee camp, while he was leaving Syria heading to Egypt in order to emigrate |
2014-12-30 | View |
Shelling at Daraa Camp, and the Palestinian Syrian Refugees Sit-in in front of the Cypriot Parliament.A number of Palestinian Syrian and Syrian refugees organized an open sit-in in front of the Cypriot parliament protesting on the continued deterioration of their deplorable humanitarian and living conditions |
2014-12-30 | View |
Heavy Machine Guns Target Zakia-Khan Al Sheih Road.Violent clashes broke out at Al Salam highway area near Khan Al Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees between the Syrian army and the opposition groups coincided with artillery shelling. In |
2014-12-29 | View |
Bombing Targets Al Tiba Town Adjacent to Khan Dannon Camp.Bombing targeted Al Tiba town neighboring to Khan Dannoun camp for Palestinian refugees, while the voice of the explosion were heard clearly inside the camp. It is mentioned that the |
2014-12-29 | View |
A Palestinian Refugee was arrested at Homs.The Syrian security forces arrested the Palestinian refugees, "Talal Ghriri" from his place of work in Jender thermal station at Homs, and took him to an unknown destination a few |
2014-12-28 | View |
The Yarmouk Camp in Damascus is Without Water for 110 Days.The water cuts in the Yarmouk camp in Damascus for 110 days respectively, in light of the severe living and health crisis suffered by the besieged camp for about 540 |
2014-12-28 | View |
The Turkish Embassies Continue the Suspension of the Palestinian Syrian Refugees Visas.The Turkish Embassy in Lebanon continue to stop issuing visas to the Palestinian Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Syria, without giving reasons, which forced hundreds of Palestinians of Syria to |
2014-12-28 | View |
The Macedonian Authorities Cut Water and Power to Stop the Refugees Hunger StrikeOne of the refugees, who are detained at "Ghazi Baba" prison in the Macedonian city of Skopje, confirmed, to the AGPS, that about 450 Syrian and Palestinian refugees are continuing |
2014-12-28 | View |
Explosive barrels target the sides of Khan Al Sheih camp.the Syrian regular army warplanes launched raids on the vicinity of Khan Al Sheih camp in Damascus suburb with explosive barrels, while the camp is still besieged and all the |
2014-12-27 | View |
Daraa camp south of Syria is without water for 256 days.The water cuts in Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees south of Damascus for 256 days respectively, prompting the residents to rely completely on well water, while the power cut is |
2014-12-27 | View |
A Palestinian refugee died in Cyprus in ambiguous circumstances.the Cyprus police have found the body of a Palestinian Syrian refugee "Ahmed Abdullah," a resident of Al Baramka neighborhood in Damascus, and one of the Syrian and Palestinian |
2014-12-27 | View |
Al Nairab camp in Aleppo is without electricity for the second day respectively.Our correspondent confirmed that the power is still cut at Al Nairab camp in Aleppo for the second day respectively due to the stop of the thermal station, while the |
2014-12-26 | View |
The Syrian regime warplanes targeted the vicinity of Khan Al Sheih camp.Warplanes hovered above Khan Al Sheih camp, while the surrounding farms and areas were targeted with explosive barrels which caused a state of fear among the residents, who are complaining |
2014-12-26 | View |
A Palestinian young man died due to torture in the Syrian prisons.The young man Mohammed Zaatout was killed due to torture in the Syrian prisons, raising the torture victims toll to 282 Palestinian refugees, who were documented by the AGPS. It |
2014-12-26 | View |
A Palestinian student was arrested in the university campus in Homs.The university student in homs "Mohammed Ahmed Qassad" was arrested after the Syrian security forces raided the university campus on 16-12-2014, as they arrest the young man and led him |
2014-12-26 | View |
Clashes and bombing at the Yarmouk camp led to the suspension of entering aids.Bombing targeted the Yarmouk camp south of Damascus and resulted in big destruction in the buildings and properties, coincided with violent clashes broke out between the armed Syrian opposition and |
2014-12-26 | View |
The tension situation in Libya forcing hundreds of Palestinian refugees to search for another option.the security tensions witnessed by Libyan cities over the past months reminded the Palestinian refugees, who fled from Syria from the war and the fear they experienced previously, which many |
2014-12-25 | View |
The residents of Khan Al Sheih camp are complaining of a state of insecure.The residents of Khan Al Sheih camp, which is located 27 KM west of Damascus, are complaining of insecure due to the ongoing events in Syria, since the camp and |
2014-12-25 | View |
The AGPS documented 6 Palestinian victims from Al Theiabeia area in Damascus suburb since the beginning of events in Syria.The monitoring and documentation team of the AGPS has documented 6 Palestinian victims were killed at AL Theiabeia town in Damascus suburb, 3 of them were killed due to bombing |
2014-12-25 | View |
Great obstacles and difficulties face the Palestinian Syrian refugees in Europe.Many obstacles and problems faced by a number of refugees who have fled the war in Syria to European countries, where the refugee think that all problems will be solved |
2014-12-25 | View |
A Palestinian officer of the PLA died raising the death toll to 97 victims.Mohammed Khalid Thahir, a PLA officer, was killed due to clashes that broke out in Damascus suburb, raising the death toll, documented by the AGPS, to 97 victims of |
2014-12-25 | View |
Bombing on the Yarmouk Camp Resulted in Injuries and the Displaced People Demand to Break the Siege and to Return to it.Bombing targeted different places of the Yarmouk camp in Damascus and resulted in the injury of a mother and her two children, and according to our correspondent that the wounded |
2014-12-25 | View |
Egyptian authorities still detain Palestinian Syrian refugees in its prisons.The Egyptian authorities are still detain 56 Palestinian refugees from Syria after arresting them while they were trying to reach Italy launching from the Turkish shores on 25th of the |
2014-12-24 | View |
Clashes and bombing at the Yarmouk camp and more than 20,000 besieged people are deprived of basic services.Sporadic bombing targeted different places of the Yarmouk camp, coincided with violent clashes between the armed groups affiliated to the Syrian opposition and the regular army alongside with the PFGC |
2014-12-24 | View |
Water cuts at Daraa camp for 253 days and at the Yarmouk camp for 106 days.the water cuts in Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees southern of Syria for 253 days. |
2014-12-24 | View |
A Member of Palestine National Liberation Movement-Fatah- was assassinated in Syria at the Yarmouk CampThe activist Mohammed QasimTiraweia, officer of Fatah Movement Region in the Yarmouk camp was killed due to gunshot by unknown person while he was near the 30th street which led |
2014-12-24 | View |
Clashes still continue in the vicinity of Handarat camp in Aleppo.Violent clashes still continue in Handarat camp for Palestinian refugees between groups affiliated to the Syrian armed opposition and the regular army alongside with the Palestinian groups loyal to it |
2014-12-23 | View |
Palestinians and Syrians go on hunger strike protesting on their miserable conditions in the Macedonian prison.About 350 Palestinian and Syrian young detainees in Macedonian prison announced their hunger strike protesting on the continued detention in Macedonian prison in harsh conditions, where the minimum conditions of |
2014-12-23 | View |
The leader of Al Aqsa brigades affiliated to the armed opposition was killed in Daraa city.Ammar Abu Sreya was killed during the clashes that broke out at Al Sheikh Mskein town at Daraa city, he is a leader of Abnaa Al Aqsa brigades affiliated on |
2014-12-23 | View |
Bombing targets Khan Al Sheih camp in Damascus suburbWarplanes hovered above Khan Al Sheih camp in Damascus suburb coincided with heavy explosion sounds resulted in the bombing of the surrounding places in light of the snipping and bombing |
2014-12-22 | View |
Two Palestinian Refugees were killed Due to Torture in the Syrian Regime Prison, Raising the Death Toll to 281 Victims.Two Palestinian refugees were killed due to torture in the Syrian regime prisons, they are: Bilal Al Zaraa, lives at Haifa Street in the Yarmouk camp and was killed after |
2014-12-22 | View |
Violent clashes broke out in the Yarmouk camp in Damascus.violent clashes broke out at the Yarmouk camp yesterday between groups affiliated to the armed Syrian opposition inside the camp and the regular army alongside with groups of the PFGC |
2014-12-22 | View |
Bombing targets Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees.Bombing targeted different places of Daraa camp, while the residents are complaining of the continuous water crises for the 251 days respectively, as they have to use wells water to |
2014-12-22 | View |
UNRWA: 42,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees are in Lebanon.According to the statistics of UNRWA, which was published at the end of November last year, reported that the number of Palestinian refugees who are in Lebanon has reached 42 |
2014-12-21 | View |
A member of Al Quds brigades affiliated to the regular army in Aleppo was injured.In Aleppo, "Mohammed Waareia" was injured, one of the members of the al-Quds Brigade affiliated on the regular Syrian army from Handarat camp and following a violent and persistent clashes |
2014-12-21 | View |
188 victims from Daraa camp were killed since the beginning of events in Syria.The AGPS revealed that the number of victims from Daraa camp south of Syria since the beginning of the war in Syria has reached (188) "victim including 107 refugees were |
2014-12-21 | View |
Violent clashes broke out in different places at the Yarmouk camp.Violent clashes broke out between groups affiliated on the armed opposition groups inside the camp, and members of the regular army alongside with groups of the PFGC on several crossings |
2014-12-21 | View |
The relief activist Abu Al Abid Areisha the responsible of the Yarmouk People League was assassinated.The relief activist "Mohammed Areisha" (45 years), known as "Abu Abed Areisha" responsible of the Yarmouk people league was killed after unknown group shot him near his office in Loube |
2014-12-21 | View |
UNRWA: 280,000 Palestinian refugees became homeless inside Syria and 80,000 have escaped.Deputy Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Margot Ellis,said "The Palestine refugees totaling 560,000, and who have been affected by the Syrian crisis feel increasingly that they are trapped and isolated |
2014-12-20 | View |
Palestinian refugee killed due to torture in the Syrian regime prisons.The Palestinian refugee "Ahmed Abu Hajar" was killed due to torture in the Syrian regime prisons. |
2014-12-20 | View |
Starvation is back in the Yarmouk camp.The ghost of starvation became back to the Yarmouk camp south of the Syrian capital Damascus because of the stop of UNRWA to distribute food aids for the second week |
2014-12-20 | View |
A number of mortar shells targeted the Yarmouk campA number of mortar shells targeted different parts of the Yarmouk camp in Damascus coincided with the suspension of distributing food aid provided by the UNRWA for the second week |
2014-12-19 | View |
UNRWA: more than 14,000 Palestinian Syrian refugees have fled to JordanAccording to the statistical map of UNRWA, the number of Palestinian Syrians who are in Jordan has reached (14348) refugees until the end of November 2014, and states that the |
2014-12-19 | View |
Groups Affiliated to the Syrian Opposition Issue a Ceasefire Statement during Aids Distribution in the Yarmouk CampِِArmed groups inside the camp issued an oral statement about a cease-fire on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm and to safeguard the civilian residents of |
2014-12-19 | View |
“Despite the Repeated Calls and Appeals, the Regular Army still prevents the Residents of Husseinia camp from Returning to their Houses since October 2013”Despite repeated appeals and calls from residents and dignitaries and some activists from Al Husseneia camp to return to their properties and their homes, but that the regular army and |
2014-12-18 | View |
Relief agencies and civil activities inside the Yarmouk camp commemorate the second anniversary of its Nakba.Relief institutions and civil activities have organized a sit- in in front of the youth support center in schools Street in order to commemorate the second anniversary of the Yarmouk |
2014-12-18 | View |
Lebanese authorities continue to make decisions that will tighten on Palestinian and Syrian refugees from Syria.Lebanese authorities continue to make decisions that will tighten on Palestinian and Syrian refugees from Syria, where some municipalities have taken decisions limiting residents movement and prevented some roaming after |
2014-12-18 | View |
“Yarmouk: Two Years of Displacement, Siege, Shelling, and Suffering”The second anniversary of the massacre of Abdul Qader Al-Husseini Mosque passes amid the continued suffering of the people of the Yarmouk camp. This massacre “that occurred because of the |
2014-12-17 | View |
AGPS documented 23 victim names from Jermana camp who were killed since the beginning of events in Syria.The AGPS confirmed that the number of victims from Jermana camp in Damascus suburb, who were killed since the beginning of the Syrian events, has reached 23 refugees, including 12 |
2014-12-17 | View |
A mortar shell dropped at the vicinity of Khan Al Sheih camp.Khan Al Sheih camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus exposed to bombing and shelling in Nadi Kafr Kassem lane, that resulted in only material damages, in terms of living side |
2014-12-17 | View |
Activists Broadcast a Video of Refugees from the Yarmouk Camp Assassination by Al Nosra FrontA number of activists shared a video shows members of Al Nusra Front implementing, described by one of them as, "the first application of Hadd punishment to someone who had |
2014-12-16 | View |
Al Zeir: the Palestinians of Syria have been left to their destiny to face their renewable Nakba"Majid Al-Zeer", member of the AGPS, confirmed that the Palestinian refugees from Syria have been abandoned to face their fate and their renewable Nakba, indicating that it does not negate |
2014-12-16 | View |
Palestinians of Syria at Greece continue their sit-in till they achieve their demands.Number of Syrian and Palestinian Syrian refugees continue their sit-in in the Greek city of Athena protesting against the tightening of security procedures on them and not allowing them to |
2014-12-16 | View |
Regular Army checkpoints and Public Front General Command Groups Prevented a Wife to accompany her Patient Husband during Treatment outside the CampThe Syrian army checkpoints and Public Front General Command groups in Yarmouk camp prevented the refugee Mohammed Zuhair’ wife from accompanying her husband, who suffers from internal bleeding and who |
2014-12-15 | View |
The Palestinian refugee Issa Mazen Ramadan killed in Handarat campThe Palestinian refugee Issa Mazen Ramadan “an element of Al-Quds Brigade and one of Handarat camp residents was killed as a result of the clashes between the Syrian opposition forces |
2014-12-15 | View |
The Palestinian-Syrian refugees are living under unclear legal situation in EgyptThe Palestinian-Syrian refugees are living under unclear legal situation in conjunction of a political and security tensions in the country. The Egyptian security refuses to give Palestinian-Syrian refugees any stays |
2014-12-15 | View |
The residents of Alrmdan camp suffers from a real economic crisis.The residents of Alrmdan camp suffers from a real economic crisis caused by the conflict in Syria that caused a prevalence of unemployment and severe shortages of food, medicine, fuel |
2014-12-15 | View |
Horrible Details about the Sinking Trip, Revealed by a Survivor to the Action GroupThe young man Yousif talked to the Action Group and revealed the details of the children “Abdul Rahman AL Saadi” and his mother “Maha Al Saadi” who sank after they |
2014-12-01 | View |
After Two Palestinians were killed by the Egyptian Navy, International Organizations Call Egypt to Respect its Commitments towards the Palestinians of SyriaGeneva _ Cairo Four International Human Rights Organizations Condemned, what they assumed systematic targeting by the Egyptian authorities towards the Palestinians of Syria in its territories, who estimated with about |
2014-12-01 | View |
Aggravated Living Crises at Al Aedein Camp in HamaA state of calm prevails throughout Al Aedein camp, which is one of the relatively peaceful camps compared with the rest of the Palestinian refugee camps, which witness continues acts |
1970-01-01 | View |