Published : 19-01-2018
In south Damascus, the Palestinian refugees displaced to the towns of south Damascus are complaining of the difficulties they are facing in guaranteeing food for their families, despite the presence of many food sources, vegetables and fruits in the markets. The majority of people are unable of obtaining even small amounts of food, due to low economic conditions aside the inflated prices of the main supplies, at record breaking rates. The rise has reached 1000% in some cases, over the past six years.
Meanwhile many of the poor Palestinian families are dependent of the charity kitchens and assistance,in addition to the food baskets provided by UNRWA and a number of relief charities. However, the quantities they are given do not meet their needs because of the widespread of unemployment among them and the lack of financial sources and a consistent income. Most of the refugees have lost their jobs because of the ongoing war in Syria.
The tows of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm are among the areas who have welcomed the refugees displaced from Yarmouk, Sabinah, Al-Hossaineyya and Sayeda Zeinab camps.
The displaced Palestinians and residents of south Damascus are living in conditions which are more severe and debilitating, due to the ongoing war in Syria and the siege imposed by the Syrian regime and the Palestinian factions affiliated to it, over the area. The regime is also imposing taxes on the entry of food supplies and clothing, leading to a negative impact on the residents who have had to change their priorities because of the changes that have happened to their conditions since March 2011. Most of the Palestinian and Syrian families have disposed their basic necessities, only to think about guaranteeing enough food to save the members of their families’ lives.
In south Damascus, the Palestinian refugees displaced to the towns of south Damascus are complaining of the difficulties they are facing in guaranteeing food for their families, despite the presence of many food sources, vegetables and fruits in the markets. The majority of people are unable of obtaining even small amounts of food, due to low economic conditions aside the inflated prices of the main supplies, at record breaking rates. The rise has reached 1000% in some cases, over the past six years.
Meanwhile many of the poor Palestinian families are dependent of the charity kitchens and assistance,in addition to the food baskets provided by UNRWA and a number of relief charities. However, the quantities they are given do not meet their needs because of the widespread of unemployment among them and the lack of financial sources and a consistent income. Most of the refugees have lost their jobs because of the ongoing war in Syria.
The tows of Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm are among the areas who have welcomed the refugees displaced from Yarmouk, Sabinah, Al-Hossaineyya and Sayeda Zeinab camps.
The displaced Palestinians and residents of south Damascus are living in conditions which are more severe and debilitating, due to the ongoing war in Syria and the siege imposed by the Syrian regime and the Palestinian factions affiliated to it, over the area. The regime is also imposing taxes on the entry of food supplies and clothing, leading to a negative impact on the residents who have had to change their priorities because of the changes that have happened to their conditions since March 2011. Most of the Palestinian and Syrian families have disposed their basic necessities, only to think about guaranteeing enough food to save the members of their families’ lives.
