Published : 02-11-2017
Civil activities in Yarmouk refugee camp have warned of a humanitarian disaster targeting approximately 3,000 civilian families that are living in the besieged camp, due to the closure of the Yelda - Yarmouk camp crossing by the Syrian armed opposition factions in the south of Damascus. The Yelda crossing is considered the main entry point for food to the camp’s besieged residents.
According to their statement, which AGPS received a copy of, the military factions had closed the crossing on the 17th of October 2017, to show their strength and control over the region during their representatives' meetings with Russia.
The statement held anyone carrying weapons accountable for the civilians’ lives in the southern area, calling them to stop holding civilians as hostages. The statement also called on all parties to resolve the problem of civilians in an independent manner, far from the weapon holders.
Civil activities in Yarmouk refugee camp have warned of a humanitarian disaster targeting approximately 3,000 civilian families that are living in the besieged camp, due to the closure of the Yelda - Yarmouk camp crossing by the Syrian armed opposition factions in the south of Damascus. The Yelda crossing is considered the main entry point for food to the camp’s besieged residents.
According to their statement, which AGPS received a copy of, the military factions had closed the crossing on the 17th of October 2017, to show their strength and control over the region during their representatives' meetings with Russia.
The statement held anyone carrying weapons accountable for the civilians’ lives in the southern area, calling them to stop holding civilians as hostages. The statement also called on all parties to resolve the problem of civilians in an independent manner, far from the weapon holders.
