Published : 31-07-2015
The 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 on that.
Residents of the camp are prevented from entering or leaving the camp due to the prevention of the regular Syrian army checkpoints and PFGC groups any of any refugees from passing through.
The statement pointed out that both international relief agencies such as UNRWA or local bodies cannot deliver aid to trapped people inside Yarmouk.
The statement confirmed the news published by the humanitarian news IRIN about the decision of the United Nations Coordination Office of Humanitarian Affairs, regarding reducing the number of trapped civilians in Syria from 440,000 to 422,000, which means removal of nearly 18,000 residents of the Yarmouk refugee camp from the list of relief assistance.
The wrong decision which is contrary to the definition of besieged areas in law and international norms and treaties, is also exacerbate the suffering of thousands of trapped refugees inside the Yarmouk camp.
In addition, the AGPS confirmed in a statement that it has documented 177 Palestinian victims died because of the strict siege imposed on the Yarmouk camp for (758) days. Meanwhile, it is now (828) days for the people in the camp without electricity, and (318) days without drinking water, in addition to the suspension of all hospitals and clinics work.
The statement called the UN, represented by its Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to reconsider their last decision, and work seriously to lift the siege on the camp instead of depriving the besieged people of their basic rights.
The 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 on that.
Residents of the camp are prevented from entering or leaving the camp due to the prevention of the regular Syrian army checkpoints and PFGC groups any of any refugees from passing through.
The statement pointed out that both international relief agencies such as UNRWA or local bodies cannot deliver aid to trapped people inside Yarmouk.
The statement confirmed the news published by the humanitarian news IRIN about the decision of the United Nations Coordination Office of Humanitarian Affairs, regarding reducing the number of trapped civilians in Syria from 440,000 to 422,000, which means removal of nearly 18,000 residents of the Yarmouk refugee camp from the list of relief assistance.
The wrong decision which is contrary to the definition of besieged areas in law and international norms and treaties, is also exacerbate the suffering of thousands of trapped refugees inside the Yarmouk camp.
In addition, the AGPS confirmed in a statement that it has documented 177 Palestinian victims died because of the strict siege imposed on the Yarmouk camp for (758) days. Meanwhile, it is now (828) days for the people in the camp without electricity, and (318) days without drinking water, in addition to the suspension of all hospitals and clinics work.
The statement called the UN, represented by its Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to reconsider their last decision, and work seriously to lift the siege on the camp instead of depriving the besieged people of their basic rights.
