Published : 28-06-2021
An 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 at checkpoints pitched around Deraa opened machinegun fire on houses overnight, sparking panic among children.
Snipers also discharged gunshots near the main entrance to the camp.
Recently, a tough cordon has been imposed by the Syrian security forces and their Russian allies around Deraa city, after a number of residents refused Russian demands to return their private weapons.
Local sources told AGPS that all access roads to the city centre have been blocked except for the Sajneh road, where three military checkpoints have been pitched.
Palestinian refugees have expressed concerns over a new wave of forced military conscription and arbitrary manhunts in the area.
An 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 at checkpoints pitched around Deraa opened machinegun fire on houses overnight, sparking panic among children.
Snipers also discharged gunshots near the main entrance to the camp.
Recently, a tough cordon has been imposed by the Syrian security forces and their Russian allies around Deraa city, after a number of residents refused Russian demands to return their private weapons.
Local sources told AGPS that all access roads to the city centre have been blocked except for the Sajneh road, where three military checkpoints have been pitched.
Palestinian refugees have expressed concerns over a new wave of forced military conscription and arbitrary manhunts in the area.
