Published : 01-05-2016
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 of refugees fleeing from the war and siege in danger.
Jordanian authorities prevent the entry of Palestinian Syrian refugees into its territory under any reason, after the Jordanian government issued a formal decision to that effect.
The Lebanese authorities set conditions, described by the refugees as crippling, to allow them enter its territory. Activists confirmed that only people who has a proof that they have family reunion interview in European embassies are allowed to enter, or those who have booked travel through Beirut Airport, or through some Palestinian factions in very tight limits.
The Turkish embassy in Beirut has suspended issuing entering visas for Palestinian refugees coming from Syria, for more than two years, while some Turkish embassies in the Gulf countries continue to issue visas for Palestinians of Syria who have residences in the Gulf states, forcing Palestinian refugees in Syria to enter the Turkish territory illegally by road in spite of its gravity.
Human rights activists believe that such procedures would put the lives of the Palestinian refugees of Syria in danger, and that is contrary to international laws and norms relating to the protection of refugees during wars and crises.
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 of refugees fleeing from the war and siege in danger.
Jordanian authorities prevent the entry of Palestinian Syrian refugees into its territory under any reason, after the Jordanian government issued a formal decision to that effect.
The Lebanese authorities set conditions, described by the refugees as crippling, to allow them enter its territory. Activists confirmed that only people who has a proof that they have family reunion interview in European embassies are allowed to enter, or those who have booked travel through Beirut Airport, or through some Palestinian factions in very tight limits.
The Turkish embassy in Beirut has suspended issuing entering visas for Palestinian refugees coming from Syria, for more than two years, while some Turkish embassies in the Gulf countries continue to issue visas for Palestinians of Syria who have residences in the Gulf states, forcing Palestinian refugees in Syria to enter the Turkish territory illegally by road in spite of its gravity.
Human rights activists believe that such procedures would put the lives of the Palestinian refugees of Syria in danger, and that is contrary to international laws and norms relating to the protection of refugees during wars and crises.
