Published : 17-04-2018
UNRWA demanded all sides of the ongoing conflict in Syria, to exercise maximum restraint, in order to ensure the preservation of civilians and take measures to prevent unnecessary damage to the civil infrastructure.
UNRWA’s spokesperson, “Samy Meshaashaa” stated that: “The human condition inside the camp is extremely difficult and has been rapidly deteriorating for a long time. This comes in conjunction with the shrinkage of food and medical supplies. There is no water running and the electric current is extremely weak, and the medical care options are very limited while no doctors are left in the region.”
“Meshaashaa” noted that: “The Agency’s administration is following up on the security developments in the region and inside Yarmouk camp,” describing the events as “worrying.” He called on all sides of the conflict to give the civilians who want to flee the areas of conflict, an opportunity to leave safely and peacefully.
He added: “Medical evacuations and safe access should also be allowed for the distribution of life-saving assistance, which include food and medicine, to all civilians trapped inside Yarmouk and its adjacent areas; Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm.”
There are about 12000 Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk camp and its surrounding areas; Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm, and according to UNRWA’s estimations, have been besieged since 2011 when the armed opposition groups moved to them. UNRWA categorizes these areas as hard-to-reach areas.
UNRWA demanded all sides of the ongoing conflict in Syria, to exercise maximum restraint, in order to ensure the preservation of civilians and take measures to prevent unnecessary damage to the civil infrastructure.
UNRWA’s spokesperson, “Samy Meshaashaa” stated that: “The human condition inside the camp is extremely difficult and has been rapidly deteriorating for a long time. This comes in conjunction with the shrinkage of food and medical supplies. There is no water running and the electric current is extremely weak, and the medical care options are very limited while no doctors are left in the region.”
“Meshaashaa” noted that: “The Agency’s administration is following up on the security developments in the region and inside Yarmouk camp,” describing the events as “worrying.” He called on all sides of the conflict to give the civilians who want to flee the areas of conflict, an opportunity to leave safely and peacefully.
He added: “Medical evacuations and safe access should also be allowed for the distribution of life-saving assistance, which include food and medicine, to all civilians trapped inside Yarmouk and its adjacent areas; Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm.”
There are about 12000 Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk camp and its surrounding areas; Yelda, Babilla and Beit Sahm, and according to UNRWA’s estimations, have been besieged since 2011 when the armed opposition groups moved to them. UNRWA categorizes these areas as hard-to-reach areas.
