Published : 04-07-2016
In Lebanon, members of the Lebanese General Security in Sidon south Lebanon arrested a Palestinian Syrian refugee with her two children under the pretext of entering Lebanese territory illegally. Her husband said to the AGPS reporter in Lebanon that his wife was exposed to deception and fraud by one of the drivers. He added that the driver took her papers to the General security to be stamped in order to enter the Lebanese lands legally.
As they went to the public security for the settlement of their status and renew of residence, the Lebanese General Security, arrested her and her children on charges of forgery and entering Lebanon in an irregular manner. Her children were released and she remained detained 10 days ago.
Her husband appealed the PLO, the Palestinian embassy in Lebanon, the Palestinian factions, and UNRWA to intervene, to solve her case, and to release her, especially that her young children need to be nurtured.
It is noteworthy that the Lebanese government treats the Palestinians of Syria, who are amounted at about 42,000 refugees, as tourists, which prevents them of their due rights of the Lebanese state.
The Lebanese government, especially Lebanese General Security, witness volatile policies toward the Palestinian refugees from Syria, sometimes the government issues a decision to renew residencies for two or three months, while residency procedures may take a month or two, meaning that period granted is nearing completion.
In addition, the Lebanese government does not allow the displaced Palestinian refugees to work within its lands.
In Lebanon, members of the Lebanese General Security in Sidon south Lebanon arrested a Palestinian Syrian refugee with her two children under the pretext of entering Lebanese territory illegally. Her husband said to the AGPS reporter in Lebanon that his wife was exposed to deception and fraud by one of the drivers. He added that the driver took her papers to the General security to be stamped in order to enter the Lebanese lands legally.
As they went to the public security for the settlement of their status and renew of residence, the Lebanese General Security, arrested her and her children on charges of forgery and entering Lebanon in an irregular manner. Her children were released and she remained detained 10 days ago.
Her husband appealed the PLO, the Palestinian embassy in Lebanon, the Palestinian factions, and UNRWA to intervene, to solve her case, and to release her, especially that her young children need to be nurtured.
It is noteworthy that the Lebanese government treats the Palestinians of Syria, who are amounted at about 42,000 refugees, as tourists, which prevents them of their due rights of the Lebanese state.
The Lebanese government, especially Lebanese General Security, witness volatile policies toward the Palestinian refugees from Syria, sometimes the government issues a decision to renew residencies for two or three months, while residency procedures may take a month or two, meaning that period granted is nearing completion.
In addition, the Lebanese government does not allow the displaced Palestinian refugees to work within its lands.
