Published : 10-09-2017
The Syrian government forces, General Command Groups and the Palestinian factions affiliated to the regime, continue their siege on Yarmouk camp for more than 1515 consecutive days. The siege opened the doors to great suffering of its residents, due to water and electricity cuts which as a result prevented the entrance of food and medical supplies. It is also dangerous for people to enter and exit the camp’s main entrances, that are controlled by pro-Syrian regime groups and Palestinian groups affiliated to the government.
Repeated shelling and continuous siege have stopped hospitals and clinics in the camp from working. A number of medical personnel were killed by airstrikes and mortar shells. The residents condition deteriorated after ISIS raided and took control of the camp, with the help of Al-Nusra members in April 2015. Many relief agencies withdrew under ISIS’s threats.
A number of families are living under a new siege, after getting caught up in areas of clashes between clashes between ISIS and Al-Nusra in the camp’s alleys. They are having difficulties securing drinking water and food, especially with the spread of snipers from both sides, burning down of houses and detonating explosive devices.
The Syrian government forces, General Command Groups and the Palestinian factions affiliated to the regime, continue their siege on Yarmouk camp for more than 1515 consecutive days. The siege opened the doors to great suffering of its residents, due to water and electricity cuts which as a result prevented the entrance of food and medical supplies. It is also dangerous for people to enter and exit the camp’s main entrances, that are controlled by pro-Syrian regime groups and Palestinian groups affiliated to the government.
Repeated shelling and continuous siege have stopped hospitals and clinics in the camp from working. A number of medical personnel were killed by airstrikes and mortar shells. The residents condition deteriorated after ISIS raided and took control of the camp, with the help of Al-Nusra members in April 2015. Many relief agencies withdrew under ISIS’s threats.
A number of families are living under a new siege, after getting caught up in areas of clashes between clashes between ISIS and Al-Nusra in the camp’s alleys. They are having difficulties securing drinking water and food, especially with the spread of snipers from both sides, burning down of houses and detonating explosive devices.
