Published : 09-01-2016
AGPS 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 from in Lebanon. Furthermore, Lebanese legislations created some dilemmas have been making the life of refugees more difficult, the report said. In its report, AGPS indicated that 2015 is the worst for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. The reasons ranged between the lack in relief work to legal and security disorders in some Palestinian camps in the country.
The 21-page report gives a wide vision how the Palestinians have suffered from four main problems. The first one highlights this severe winter compared to almost non-existent response from the international organisations. It is generally believed that UNRWA, Palestinian factions and Lebanese government have not done enough to provide assistance to the affected areas by snow storms.
Especially, in Bekaa province and other mountainous camps which led to a sharp decrease in basic materials, heating fuel and children milk. The report continued in this part explaining the angry reaction of the refugees.
"The legal residency is requirement for any exam" this was the heading of second main problem in the report. Students are not allowed to take the exam in Lebanese schools, colleges or universities without residence permission. The report indicates to difficulties which Palestinians from Syria face in this field, moreover, difficulties of issuing residence permission itself.
The third problem illustrates the decisions UNRWA have taken to decrease its services under pretext of the lack funding. The crucial implications of living and economic condition in the camps of refugees, and other impacts such as child labour and school dropout became wide spread, the report found. The reaction of refugees and protesting at headquarters and offices of UNRWA was part of this crisis as well.
Lastly, the fourth problem focuses on the price have been paid by Palestinians due to instability in Lebanon. For example, the clashes had triggered in Ein Alhilweh camp caused waves of displacement to other more secure areas. So, the report considers that Palestinian refugees are the weakest link in this troubled country.
The report concludes with recommendations and suggestions in order to improve the living conditions. The most important call was to the Lebanese government to legalise the Palestinian presence and settle the status of the Palestinians in Lebanon.
To download the report in Arabic:
http://www.actionpal.org.uk/ar/reports/special/lebanon.pdf
AGPS 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 from in Lebanon. Furthermore, Lebanese legislations created some dilemmas have been making the life of refugees more difficult, the report said. In its report, AGPS indicated that 2015 is the worst for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. The reasons ranged between the lack in relief work to legal and security disorders in some Palestinian camps in the country.
The 21-page report gives a wide vision how the Palestinians have suffered from four main problems. The first one highlights this severe winter compared to almost non-existent response from the international organisations. It is generally believed that UNRWA, Palestinian factions and Lebanese government have not done enough to provide assistance to the affected areas by snow storms.
Especially, in Bekaa province and other mountainous camps which led to a sharp decrease in basic materials, heating fuel and children milk. The report continued in this part explaining the angry reaction of the refugees.
"The legal residency is requirement for any exam" this was the heading of second main problem in the report. Students are not allowed to take the exam in Lebanese schools, colleges or universities without residence permission. The report indicates to difficulties which Palestinians from Syria face in this field, moreover, difficulties of issuing residence permission itself.
The third problem illustrates the decisions UNRWA have taken to decrease its services under pretext of the lack funding. The crucial implications of living and economic condition in the camps of refugees, and other impacts such as child labour and school dropout became wide spread, the report found. The reaction of refugees and protesting at headquarters and offices of UNRWA was part of this crisis as well.
Lastly, the fourth problem focuses on the price have been paid by Palestinians due to instability in Lebanon. For example, the clashes had triggered in Ein Alhilweh camp caused waves of displacement to other more secure areas. So, the report considers that Palestinian refugees are the weakest link in this troubled country.
The report concludes with recommendations and suggestions in order to improve the living conditions. The most important call was to the Lebanese government to legalise the Palestinian presence and settle the status of the Palestinians in Lebanon.
To download the report in Arabic:
http://www.actionpal.org.uk/ar/reports/special/lebanon.pdf
