Published : 22-09-2020
Palestinian 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 denied access into embassies to obtain visas.
A 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.
A handful of such measures was opted for and put into effect by the Saudi authorities and the United Arab Emirates in an attempt to force the Palestinians to seek refuge outside of their territories.
Most of the Gulf countries along with Turkey and a number of Arab governments have outlawed granting visas to Palestinians with Syrian travel documents.
Palestinian 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 denied access into embassies to obtain visas.
A 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.
A handful of such measures was opted for and put into effect by the Saudi authorities and the United Arab Emirates in an attempt to force the Palestinians to seek refuge outside of their territories.
Most of the Gulf countries along with Turkey and a number of Arab governments have outlawed granting visas to Palestinians with Syrian travel documents.
