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Humanitarian Campaign Launched for Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon

Humanitarian Campaign Launched for Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon

31-01-2021

The Palestinian Communication Association in The Netherlands embarked on a humanitarian campaign aiming to assist Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon. In cooperation with the Popular Committee for Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region, the Association distributed food portions

Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Relative in Syria

Palestinian Family Appeals for Information over Forcibly-Disappeared Relative in Syria

31-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Yousef Mustafa AlKhatib, born in 1980, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Yousef, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested in September 2014 on his way to his workplace. His family

Palestinian Families Wishing to Return to Yarmouk Camp Blackmailed

Palestinian Families Wishing to Return to Yarmouk Camp Blackmailed

31-01-2021

Palestinian refugees said they have been blackmailed by staffers tasked with assessing the habitability condition of houses in Yarmouk Camp. In letters emailed to AGPS, a number of residents said return to abandoned houses is only greenlighted after a sum

Committee of Displaced Palestinians Hands Over Memorandum to UNRWA

Committee of Displaced Palestinians Hands Over Memorandum to UNRWA

31-01-2021

The Follow-Up Committee of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon sent a memorandum to the Director of UNRWA operations in Lebanon, Claudio Cordone, calling for an emergency and sustainable relief plan. The memorandum was sent to UNRWA through the Agency’s

Palestinian Refugee Woman Kidnapped, Killed in Turkey

Palestinian Refugee Woman Kidnapped, Killed in Turkey

31-01-2021

Palestinian refugees in Istanbul woke up to the reports of the horrendous murder of Palestinian woman Israa Maatouk, who fled war-torn Syria to Turkey in the hope for a safer life. Israa’s relatives said she was kidnapped by a man

Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon Condemn Reluctance of UN Aid Agency

Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon Condemn Reluctance of UN Aid Agency

30-01-2021

Palestinian refugees and human rights activists continue to level heavy criticism at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) over delays in humanitarian aid delivery. Speaking with AGPS, a number of refugees

Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Life-Threatening Power Installations

Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Life-Threatening Power Installations

30-01-2021

Palestinian refugees have sounded distress signals after power cables fell off across a number of residential alleyways and schools. The residents called on local authorities to take urgent action and carry out the needed maintenance works. The residents expressed concerns

AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire Conditions

AlRaml Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire Conditions

30-01-2021

Residents of AlRaml Camp in Latakia continue to sound distress signals over the dire conditions they have been made to endure in the area owing to the poor infrastructure, absence of vital services, and price leap. The residents said their

Residents of AlMuzeireeb Sound Alarm over Escalation Threats by Syrian, Russian Forces

Residents of AlMuzeireeb Sound Alarm over Escalation Threats by Syrian, Russian Forces

30-01-2021

A vigil was held on Friday by the residents of AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, in response to simmering crackdowns by the Syrian regime. The protesters lifted banners calling for neutralizing the area and for an immediate end to bloody

Palestine Refugee Youth in Syria Caught Between Hammer and Barrel

Palestine Refugee Youth in Syria Caught Between Hammer and Barrel

30-01-2021

Palestinian refugee youths continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the ten-year warfare in Syria, amidst a deadly pandemic outbreak. Palestinian refugee youths (aged 12 – 30) make up nearly 30% of the Palestinians of Syria, estimated at 540

Heavy Storm Hits Moria Camp

Heavy Storm Hits Moria Camp

29-01-2021

Greece's government continues to come under heavy criticism from all sides after the new "tent city" migrant camp on the island of Lesbos was flooded following days of heavy rainfall across the country. Apocalyptic scenes of families with small

Skin Infections Recorded in Northern Syria Displacement Camps

Skin Infections Recorded in Northern Syria Displacement Camps

29-01-2021

Fungal infections, also called mycosis (a skin disease caused by a fungus), have been reported among Palestinians and Syrians taking shelter in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya displacement camps, north of Syria. Local sources told AGPS that the disease has been

Palestinian Refugees Denounce Bread Dearth South of Syria

Palestinian Refugees Denounce Bread Dearth South of Syria

29-01-2021

Residents of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, spoke out against the acute shortage in bread. The residents said they have been forced to walk for several kilometers to fetch bread for their starved children as the local

Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Lash Out at UNRWA

Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Lash Out at UNRWA

29-01-2021

Palestinian refugees and human rights activists have leveled heavy criticism at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) over delays in humanitarian aid delivery. Speaking with AGPS, a number of refugees said

26 Palestinians among Hundreds of Migrants Pushed Back from Serbia

26 Palestinians among Hundreds of Migrants Pushed Back from Serbia

29-01-2021

Hundreds of migrants have been targeted in a manhunt launched by Serbian police in Sombor city, northwest of the country. The sweep culminated in the detention of nearly 700 irregular migrants, including over 26 Palestinians from Syria. A Palestinian migrant

Palestinian Refugee Kasem Jaryan Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime

Palestinian Refugee Kasem Jaryan Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime

28-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Kasem Jaryan has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the fifth consecutive year.  Kasem, formerly sheltered in Khan Dannun refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, was arrested by Syrian security forces on his way back home

Palestinian Refugees’ Property in Yarmouk Camp Turned into Bargaining Chips

Palestinian Refugees’ Property in Yarmouk Camp Turned into Bargaining Chips

28-01-2021

Activists have called on the residents of Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, to stand on guard to all attempts to force them to forfeit their houses and property at low prices. The activists have warned against attempts by crooked real estate

UNRWA in Syria Warns of Fake News

UNRWA in Syria Warns of Fake News

28-01-2021

UNRWA denied having sent text messages to the refugees as regards cash aid transfers. UNRWA added that authentic pieces of information are only published on UNRWA’s official website and social media pages.  

57 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Drown on Migration Route since Conflict Outbreak

57 Palestinian Refugees from Syria Drown on Migration Route since Conflict Outbreak

28-01-2021

AGPS data statistics indicate that 57 Palestinians from Syria, mostly women, children, and elderly refugees, drowned onboard the death boats to Europe, fleeing the tattered Syrian territories. A number of casualties breathed their last off the Libyan seashores on way

Italy Could Have Saved 200 Drowning Migrants: UN committee

Italy Could Have Saved 200 Drowning Migrants: UN committee

28-01-2021

Italy failed to protect the “right to life” of more than 200 migrants and refugees who died when the boat they were on capsized in the Mediterranean Sea more than seven years ago, independent human rights experts who work with

6 Palestinian Migrants Arrested near Turkish-Bulgarian Borders

6 Palestinian Migrants Arrested near Turkish-Bulgarian Borders

27-01-2021

Six Palestinian and 10 Syrian migrants were arrested by Turkish police near the Bulgarian borders. Turkish media sources said the migrants were boarding a car and trying to illegally enter Bulgaria. The driver received a fine of 4,050 Turkish

Water Network Rehabilitated in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria

Water Network Rehabilitated in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria

27-01-2021

The International Red Cross Committee in Syria said over 25,000 people from Handarat city, including residents of the city’s Palestinian refugee camp, are now able to get potable water after the water pump has been rehabilitated and power generators

UNRWA Delegation Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp

UNRWA Delegation Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp

27-01-2021

A UNRWA delegation paid a visit to Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, to inspect the condition of UNRWA premises pending their reconstruction. Local activists told AGPS that UNRWA will embark on reconstruction works some time soon. Available

Family of Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee Blackmailed by Syrian Regime

Family of Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee Blackmailed by Syrian Regime

27-01-2021

The sister of Palestinian refugee student Salma Abdul Razak said the family has been blackmailed by Syrian authorities over their appeals for information about their relative’s condition and whereabouts. Salma’s sister, Kholoud, who fled to France, said the family has

Situation of Palestinian Refugees Exacerbated by Coronavirus Outbreak in Lebanon

Situation of Palestinian Refugees Exacerbated by Coronavirus Outbreak in Lebanon

27-01-2021

The situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon has been exacerbated by the movement restrictions, closure of vital facilities, and curfew imposed by the Lebanese authorities to prevent a further propagation of COVID-19. UNRWA has identified PRS in Lebanon as one

Palestinian Refugee from Syria Leads Successful Career in Germany

Palestinian Refugee from Syria Leads Successful Career in Germany

26-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Muhsen Khashman, continues to challenge the traumatic upshots of displacement and warfare in Germany, to which he headed fleeing war-torn Syria. Mohamed, formerly sheltered in AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, in Damascus, studied at Damascus Training Center, run by

New Report Sounds Alarm over Situation of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon

New Report Sounds Alarm over Situation of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon

26-01-2021

Hamas Office of Refugee Affairs issued its eighth annual report about the situation of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon in 2020, nine years after a tide of mass exodus to Lebanon saw the day in December 2012. The report

Palestinian from Syria Drowns on Way to Greece

Palestinian from Syria Drowns on Way to Greece

26-01-2021

Palestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Taha Abdullah, a resident of Khan Eshieh refugee camp in Syria, drowned off the Aegean coast, as he tried to safely reach a European destination. Mohmed’s family said they lost contact with their relative some

Resident of Yarmouk Refugee Camp Killed in Syria Shootouts

Resident of Yarmouk Refugee Camp Killed in Syria Shootouts

26-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Ahmad Assaad Hadaba, from Yarmouk Camp, died as he fought alongside pro-regime forces in Idlib, north of Syria. Some 1,472 residents of Yarmouk Camp died of war-related incidents in Syria, according to AGPS data.

Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Call For Urgent Humanitarian Action

Palestinians from Syria in Gaza Call For Urgent Humanitarian Action

26-01-2021

Some 150 Palestinian refugee families from Syria who returned to the blockaded Gaza Strip have been facing an abject humanitarian situation in the Israeli-blockaded enclave, amidst the lockdown measures imposed as part of the pandemic outbreak. The refugees say they

Palestinian Engineer Wins 2nd Place in Saudi Arabia Architectural Contest

Palestinian Engineer Wins 2nd Place in Saudi Arabia Architectural Contest

25-01-2021

Palestinian architect Mohamed Hasan Abdul Kader, a holder of a BA in Interior Design from the Damascus European University, won the second place in a contest held in Saudi Arabia for an architectural design of AlAhsa Square.  Hundreds of

Palestinian Refugee Abdul Kader Alyan Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime

Palestinian Refugee Abdul Kader Alyan Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime

25-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Abdul Kader Alyan has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government dungeons, where he has been held for over nine years. Alyan, affiliated with the Islamic Jihad-Palestine, was kidnapped by the government troops from his home in

Palestinian Refugees Denounce Property-Theft in Syria Displacement Camp

Palestinian Refugees Denounce Property-Theft in Syria Displacement Camp

25-01-2021

Property-theft attempts have increasingly been reported in Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Living conditions in Khan Dannun have sharply deteriorated due to the lack of financial resources and high unemployment rates wrought by the unbridled warfare

Palestinian Refugee Students Join Anti-Coronavirus Drive in Syria

Palestinian Refugee Students Join Anti-Coronavirus Drive in Syria

25-01-2021

Palestinian refugee schoolchildren joined an activity held by Mikhael Kashour school in Aleppo to raise awareness about COVID-19. With support of and in coordination with the protection team, a joyful activity called “COVID-19 magazine” was set up to support the

Education Services for Palestine Refugees at Risk in War-Torn Syria

Education Services for Palestine Refugees at Risk in War-Torn Syria

25-01-2021

Palestinian refugee schoolchildren and students continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the ten-year warfare in Syria, amidst a deadly pandemic outbreak. This school year, 49,000 Palestine refugee girls and boys have gone back to 103 schools run

Palestinian Refugees from Syria Join Humanitarian Campaign in Lebanon

Palestinian Refugees from Syria Join Humanitarian Campaign in Lebanon

24-01-2021

Palestinians from Syria have joined “From You and For You” campaign launched by CSOs in Lebanon following a meeting held on January 23, 2021 in the headquarters of the Furqan Association, in Ein Hilweh refugee camp, in the southern Lebanese

Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Fahd Abboud Forcibly Disappeared in Syria

Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Fahd Abboud Forcibly Disappeared in Syria

24-01-2021

The family of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Fahd Aboud has appealed to the international human rights organizations to work on disclosing the fate of their missing relative. In appeals emailed to AGPS, Kasem’s family said they last contacted him in August

Residents of AlNeirab Refugee Camp Denounce Poor Infrastructure

Residents of AlNeirab Refugee Camp Denounce Poor Infrastructure

24-01-2021

Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees denounced the poor road infrastructure and absence of road maintenance in the area.  AlNeirab camp is the largest official camp in Syria and is 13km east of the city of Aleppo near

Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Struggling for Survival

Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Struggling for Survival

24-01-2021

Displaced Palestinian refugees have rallied in Deir Ballout camp, north of Syria, protesting their deteriorating living conditions in the poorly-equipped facility and the apathy maintained by Turkey's Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, AFAD. The refugees called

557,000 Palestine Refugees Registered With GAPAR in Syria

557,000 Palestine Refugees Registered With GAPAR in Syria

24-01-2021

The General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) said the number of Palestinian refugees it registered in Syria until January 5, 2020 is estimated at 557,452, including 277,960 female refugees and 279,492 male refugees. Data by the

Greek Authorities to Evacuate Migrant Camp

Greek Authorities to Evacuate Migrant Camp

23-01-2021

Greece's Migration and Asylum Minister, Notis Mitarachi, ordered the evacuation of Vial camp, set on Chios Island, and the transfer of migrants to another facility.  The number of Palestinian refugees from Syria in the camp has been estimated

Palestinian Refugee Wins 4th Seat in Syria Science Olympiad

Palestinian Refugee Wins 4th Seat in Syria Science Olympiad

23-01-2021

Palestinian student Zaher Mohamed Fateh Anbatawi has won the fourth place in the final qualifiers of the Syrian Science Olympiad in the field of physics.  Zaher, a resident of Damascus city, also garnered outstanding school results.  Hundreds of

Palestinian Refugee Children in Syria Displacement Camps Subjected to Play Deprivation

Palestinian Refugee Children in Syria Displacement Camps Subjected to Play Deprivation

23-01-2021

Palestinian refugee children have been deprived of the right to live a happy childhood in war-torn Syria due to simmering tensions, deadly shootouts, and destruction of leisure facilities.  At the same time, children’s safety has been at constant threat

Rotten Food Items Distributed to Palestinian Refugees South of Damascus

Rotten Food Items Distributed to Palestinian Refugees South of Damascus

23-01-2021

Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk Camp to southern Damascus towns told AGPS that they received spoiled food aid items distributed by UNRWA a couple of days earlier. The refugees said rat excreta has been spotted in the food packs delivered

Activists Call on UNRWA to Take Urgent Action Regarding Yarmouk Camp

Activists Call on UNRWA to Take Urgent Action Regarding Yarmouk Camp

23-01-2021

Activists have called on UNRWA to take urgent steps in order to help with the rehabilitation of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees and the reconstruction of vital facilities.  Activists said UNRWA should seriously and urgently work on reconstructing its

Trash Mounds Piled Up in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Trash Mounds Piled Up in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees

22-01-2021

Residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the mounds of trash accumulated across civilian neighborhoods and around the main access roads to the camp, resulting in bed smells and the spread of life-threatening

AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire Conditions

AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire Conditions

22-01-2021

Residents of AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian refugees, southeast of Syria, continue to launch cries for help over the socio-economic crises they have been enduring as a result of poverty, unemployment, the acute dearth in vital items, including fuel, and the

Activists Level Heavy Criticism at Damascus Governorate over Yarmouk File

Activists Level Heavy Criticism at Damascus Governorate over Yarmouk File

22-01-2021

Activists lashed out at Damascus Governorate over its reluctance regarding the situation in Yarmouk Camp, saying the Governorate has done little to improve vital services, reconstruct destroyed facilities, and clear rubble from access roads. The activists called for handing over

Palestinian Refugee in Greece in Need of Urgent Medical Treatment

Palestinian Refugee in Greece in Need of Urgent Medical Treatment

22-01-2021

Activists have called on the international humanitarian and human rights organizations, most notably the Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations, to secure urgent medical treatment to Palestinian refugee Mohamed Abdullah, displaced from Syria to Greece. Mohamed, 24, sustained instep fractures

Palestinians from Syria Facing Precarious Legal Status

Palestinians from Syria Facing Precarious Legal Status

22-01-2021

The Syrian warfare has severely affected Palestinian refugee communities in/from the war-torn country (PRS). PRS have been grappling with an ambivalent legal status and denied their basic rights, including the right to health care and access to the local labor

Palestinian Refugee Yusef AlKubra Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons

Palestinian Refugee Yusef AlKubra Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons

21-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Yusuf AlKubra, a resident of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, has been secretly detained in Syrian government prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Yusuf, affiliated with the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, was arrested near Bab AlSharki, in Damascus

Health Condition of Palestinian Refugee Child in Turkey Gets Better

Health Condition of Palestinian Refugee Child in Turkey Gets Better

21-01-2021

The family of a Palestinian refugee child called Joud said their child’s health has improved after he received treatment at a Turkish hospital. Last week, Joud’s father appealed to the international Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations, among other international

Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Push for Increasing UN Aid

Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Push for Increasing UN Aid

21-01-2021

Palestinian activists urged UNRWA to increase cash grants to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon, where they have been facing squalid humanitarian conditions. UNRWA has identified PRS in Lebanon as one of the most marginalized and poorest communities in the region

PLO Official Calls On UN to Assist Palestinian Refugees in Syria

PLO Official Calls On UN to Assist Palestinian Refugees in Syria

21-01-2021

Director-General of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization, ambassador Anwar Abdul Hadi, called on UNRWA and the international community to increase humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees in the war-torn country. He said due to defunding of UNRWA, the

2 Palestinians Killed in Turkish Attack on Pro-Regime Battalion in Syria

2 Palestinians Killed in Turkish Attack on Pro-Regime Battalion in Syria

21-01-2021

Two members of Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian regime, were killed after a rocket fired by Turkish forces targeted a military site in Ein Jara, in Aleppo’s western outskirts. The two casualties were identified by Liwaa AlQuds as

Bread Packs Handed Over to Cash-Strapped Palestinian Refugee Families in Lebanon

Bread Packs Handed Over to Cash-Strapped Palestinian Refugee Families in Lebanon

20-01-2021

Activists have distributed 500 bread packs to Palestinian families taking shelter in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region.  Some 800 Palestinian families from Syria have been facing squalid humanitarian conditions in AlBekaa region. According to information collected by UNRWA, more than 80

Charcoal Distributed in Northern Syria Displacement Camps

Charcoal Distributed in Northern Syria Displacement Camps

20-01-2021

The Melhem charity group distributed charcoal to Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout and Muhammadiya refugee camps, in Efrin region, north of Syria. Hundreds of Palestinian and Syrian families who have been forcibly deported to northern

Thieves Terrorize Palestinian Refugee Camp of Khan Eshieh

Thieves Terrorize Palestinian Refugee Camp of Khan Eshieh

20-01-2021

Activists from Khan Eshieh camp said thieves have been changing shop locks in order to burglarize them overnight. The residents held local authorities and pro-regime militias responsible for the increasing property-theft and burglary targeting commercial stores and civilian property. Over

Palestinian Youths Panic-Stricken as Pro-Regime Armed Group in Syria Calls for Military Conscription

Palestinian Youths Panic-Stricken as Pro-Regime Armed Group in Syria Calls for Military Conscription

20-01-2021

Calls were launched by Liwaa AlQuds, affiliated with the Syrian government forces, to push for military conscription. The conscription contract will be valid for six months renewable at the conscript’s request. Salaries are estimated at 100,000 Syrian pounds. Gunmen

Palestinian Refugee Families in Syria Raise Concerns over Simmering Assassinations, Abductions

Palestinian Refugee Families in Syria Raise Concerns over Simmering Assassinations, Abductions

20-01-2021

Palestinian refugees taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town, west of the southern Syrian city of Deraa, have expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area after reports have emerged on new assassination attempts targeting Syrians and Palestinians. On Tuesday

Blockade on Yarmouk Camp Results in Death of 204 Palestinian Refugees in Syria

Blockade on Yarmouk Camp Results in Death of 204 Palestinian Refugees in Syria

19-01-2021

AGPS documented the death of 204 Palestinian refugees as a result of medical neglect and the blockade imposed on Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus.  Over the past decade, Yarmouk Camp has been subjected to a preplanned and systematic deprivation

5 Migrants Missing as Boat Drowns off Aegean Coast

5 Migrants Missing as Boat Drowns off Aegean Coast

19-01-2021

Five migrants have gone missing and another five were rescued after their Greece-bound boat capsized off the Aegean coast. Activists said the boat set sail from the Turkish city of Marmaris on January 14. Greece coast guard rescued five migrants

New Testimony Released about Forced Disappearance of Palestinian Doctor in Syria

New Testimony Released about Forced Disappearance of Palestinian Doctor in Syria

19-01-2021

The colleague of Palestinian refugee Hayel Hamid, who has held in Syrian prisons for over seven years running, said Hayel was arrested after he protested against the arbitrary arrest and killing by the Syrian regime of peaceful demonstrators and their

UNRWA Urges Palestinian Refugees to Get Coronavirus Vaccine

UNRWA Urges Palestinian Refugees to Get Coronavirus Vaccine

19-01-2021

UNRWA urged Palestinian refugees to get COVID-19 vaccines against the novel coronavirus as a precautionary measure. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) greenlighted the development and deployment of safe and effective vaccines in an attempt to reduce mortality rates. UNRWA

Palestinian Asylum-Seekers Pushed Back from Albania

Palestinian Asylum-Seekers Pushed Back from Albania

19-01-2021

Eights Palestinian migrants were detained by the Albanian authorities before they were pushed back to Greek borders, a Palestinian refugee told AGPS. He said the refugees illegally entered Albania trying to reach a European destination before they were caught by

Palestinian Refugee Wasim Jumu’a Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 5th Year

Palestinian Refugee Wasim Jumu’a Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 5th Year

18-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Wasim Jumu’a has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the fifth consecutive year. Wasim, a resident of Syria’s Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, was arrested by Syrian security forces on April 29, 2016. His condition

AGPS Opens Up Competition to Document Stories of Palestinians of Syria

AGPS Opens Up Competition to Document Stories of Palestinians of Syria

18-01-2021

AGPS announced the launch of the “Untold Stories” competition. This is your chance to tell your or someone else’s story that has been left out of history books and put your/their voice at the forefront of war literature. We’re inviting

Displaced Families Sign Up for House Reconstruction in Yarmouk Camp

Displaced Families Sign Up for House Reconstruction in Yarmouk Camp

18-01-2021

Damascus Governorate called on families wishing to reconstruct their houses destroyed in the warfare in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, to sign up for reconstruction permits. Required documents include a copy of the personal ID, family card

Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camp Struggling for Survival

Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Displacement Camp Struggling for Survival

18-01-2021

Tents have been flooded with water as torrential downpours have swamped Palestinian refugee camps in Afrin, north of Syria. Dozens of displaced Palestinian families have been taking refuge in ramshackle and poorly-equipped tents set up in the area. The families

Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Denied Their Basic Human Rights

Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Denied Their Basic Human Rights

18-01-2021

Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Egypt continue to rail against the apathy maintained by UNRWA and the Palestine Embassy regarding their appeals for humanitarian, legal, and socio-economic protection. A number of refugees said URNWA continues to turn its back

Palestinian Refugee Bashir AlShaabi Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th Year

Palestinian Refugee Bashir AlShaabi Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th Year

17-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Bashir Mohamed AlShaabi, nicknamed Abu Safoun, has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the 8th consecutive year. The refugee, a resident of AlAyedeen camp in Hums, was arrested on February 23, 2014 on his way to

Palestinians from Syria Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in Amman

Palestinians from Syria Rally Outside of UNRWA Office in Amman

17-01-2021

Dozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) have joined a vigil held outside of the office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to protest their dire humanitarian conditions and precarious

Debris Clearance ongoing South of Damascus

Debris Clearance ongoing South of Damascus

17-01-2021

Damascus authorities have been removing debris from the residential alleyways and access roads of AlTadhamun neighborhoods.  Palestinian refugees taking shelter south of Damascus are living in distress due to the arbitrary arrest sweeps and crackdowns perpetuated by the Syrian

Syrian Authorities Order Halt on Property-Theft in Yarmouk Camp

Syrian Authorities Order Halt on Property-Theft in Yarmouk Camp

17-01-2021

Security forces in charge of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, have given instructions to end property- theft from abandoned houses in Yarmouk Camp. Human rights sources said Syrian authorities issued a decision to chase down property-thieves and called

AlNeirab Camp Residents Caught Between the Hammer and Barrel

AlNeirab Camp Residents Caught Between the Hammer and Barrel

17-01-2021

The number of youths migrating from AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, has soared. Over recent years, over 3,000 Palestinian young men aged between 17 and 45 years also have fled the camp

Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in Sabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Civilians’ Life Marred by Motorcycle Accidents in Sabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees

16-01-2021

Residents of AlSabina camp for Palestinian refugees continue to rail against the uncontrolled use of motorcycles in the area, a phenomenon they said poses serious threats to the lives of their children. Several horrific accidents took place due to inappropriate

AlHusainiya Camp Residents Lash Out at Local Authorities

AlHusainiya Camp Residents Lash Out at Local Authorities

16-01-2021

Residents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the poor infrastructure and absence of vital services in the area, saying mounds of trash have been piled up across residential alleyways. The residents also said that they have been enduring

Residents of Yarmouk Camp Level Heavy Criticism at PLO

Residents of Yarmouk Camp Level Heavy Criticism at PLO

16-01-2021

Activists and residents of Yarmouk Camp have lashed out the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) for turning its back on their appeals to return to the camp and reconstruct destroyed facilities and infrastructure. They called on the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud

AGPS Provides Updated Statistics about Palestinians of Syria

AGPS Provides Updated Statistics about Palestinians of Syria

16-01-2021

AGPS continues to provide shocking facts and statistics about the squalid humanitarian condition of Palestinians of Syria. 60% of PRS remain internally displaced due to war-related incidents. The number of Palestinian refugees displaced from their homes inside Syria is estimated

Palestine Refugee Agency Stresses Commitment to UN Values

Palestine Refugee Agency Stresses Commitment to UN Values

15-01-2021

In its more than 700 schools educating more than 500,000 Palestine refugee children across the Middle East, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) curriculum emphasizes the UN values of neutrality

Palestinian Refugee Dies of Coronavirus in The Netherlands

Palestinian Refugee Dies of Coronavirus in The Netherlands

15-01-2021

A Palestinian refugee died of coronavirus in The Netherlands, in the second such case reported in the country. The victim—Salah Jaboul, displaced from Syria’s refugee camps of Yarmouk and Khan Eshieh—died a couple of days ago after he contracted COVID-19

Palestinian Refugee Mustafa Ayoub Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime

Palestinian Refugee Mustafa Ayoub Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime

15-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Mustafa Ali Ayoub, born on August 11, 1996, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 9th consecutive year. Mustafa was kidnapped by Syrian security forces at the age of 16 from his family home in

Local Bakery Rehabilitated in Deraa Refugee Camp

Local Bakery Rehabilitated in Deraa Refugee Camp

15-01-2021

Local authorities have started operating the Tishreen Reserve Bakery in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, in order to test stuff performance, years after the facility had gone out of operation due to heavy shelling. Reconstruction works have

Material Damage Reported as Fires Rock Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria

Material Damage Reported as Fires Rock Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria

15-01-2021

Fires broke out at the house of Palestinian refugee Ahmed Abdul Haq in the eastern corners of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, resulting in heavy material damage. Local sources attributed the fires to an electric short circuit. Residents of AlNeirab camp

AGPS Launches “Untold Stories” Competition

AGPS Launches “Untold Stories” Competition

15-01-2021

AGPS announces the launch of the “Untold Stories” competition. This is your chance to tell your or someone else’s story that has been left out of history books and put your/their voice at the forefront of war literature. We’re inviting

1,579 Child Asylum-Seekers Missing in Germany in 2020

1,579 Child Asylum-Seekers Missing in Germany in 2020

14-01-2021

1,579 unaccompanied minor refugees are reported missing from the German authorities.  As reported by the Newspaper: Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung (NOZ), citing figures from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), these are 972 youths between the ages of

UNRWA Strives to Provide Anti-Coronavirus Vaccine to Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon

UNRWA Strives to Provide Anti-Coronavirus Vaccine to Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon

14-01-2021

UNRWA spokesperson Hoda Samra said the Agency has been doing its best to secure anti-coronavirus vaccine to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Speaking with AlHayat AlJadida news site, Hoda said UNRWA has been cooperating with the Lebanese Health Ministry and the

China Assists Palestine Refugee Agency in Combating COVID-19

China Assists Palestine Refugee Agency in Combating COVID-19

14-01-2021

A health center run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) at the Damascus Training Center received on Wednesday personal protective equipment from the government of China in order to help

Palestinian Refugee Missing on Way to Bulgaria

Palestinian Refugee Missing on Way to Bulgaria

14-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Majd Amouri, displaced from Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, disappeared on January 13 as he tried to cross the Bulgarian borders. His family said they have lost contact with him. Other migrants who were with Majd reportedly arrived in

Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeals for Urgent Treatment of Premature Child

Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeals for Urgent Treatment of Premature Child

14-01-2021

The father of a Palestinian child from Syria called Joud has appealed to the international Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations, among other international humanitarian institutions, to help him secure funds needed to treat his preterm infant. The father, displaced

Evros River Floods Puts Migrants’ Life in Jeopardy

Evros River Floods Puts Migrants’ Life in Jeopardy

13-01-2021

Human rights activists have warned migrants against attempting to cross the Evros River on the Turkish-Greek borders after heavy downpours caused it to flood. The Evros region is a major crossing point for refugees and migrants trying to enter the

Palestinian Brothers Emad and Fares AlSamour Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons

Palestinian Brothers Emad and Fares AlSamour Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons

13-01-2021

Palestinian Brothers Emad Fares AlSamour, 33 and Iyad Fares AlSamour, 30, have been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since December 13, 2012. The two brothers, residents of AlHajar AlAswad, were arrested by Syrian government forces in Sehnaya town, in

Palestinian Refugee Wins Gold Medal in US Ballet Competition

Palestinian Refugee Wins Gold Medal in US Ballet Competition

13-01-2021

Palestinian young man Karmel Ahmed Suleiman earned the gold medal in a dance competition staged as part of the Ballet Beyond Borders festival, held in Los Angeles city. Karmel was born in 2001 in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in

Property-Theft ongoing in Yarmouk Camp

Property-Theft ongoing in Yarmouk Camp

13-01-2021

Reports of burglary and theft continue to emerge in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees have been taking shelter. Local sources told AGPS that thieves have been stealing water pipes and sanitation stuff from the camp

Body of Palestinian Refugee Spotted under Aleppo Rubble

Body of Palestinian Refugee Spotted under Aleppo Rubble

13-01-2021

Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, said the body of one of its members was found under the debris of a building attacked by opposition outfits on May 3, 2012, in AlZahraa neighborhood, in Aleppo. The body

Palestinian Refugee Walid Abdul Ghaffar Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 6th Year

Palestinian Refugee Walid Abdul Ghaffar Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 6th Year

12-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Walid Abdul Ghaffar, from Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the sixth consecutive year.  Walid was arrested on October 16, 2015, on his way back to the camp

UNRWA Facing Severe Financial Crisis

UNRWA Facing Severe Financial Crisis

12-01-2021

UNRWA’s media adviser Adnan Abu Hasana said the Agency is struggling with an acute financial deficit. According to Abu Hasana, 90% of the Agency’s funds are unstable. UNRWA is slated to hold a donor conference in April in order to

900 Patients Receive Treatment at UNRWA Clinic in Yarmouk Camp

900 Patients Receive Treatment at UNRWA Clinic in Yarmouk Camp

12-01-2021

In an effort to offer services to particularly vulnerable persons in Yarmouk, UNRWA has worked closely with the General Authority for Palestine Arab Refugees (GAPAR) to resume essential primary health care and disease prevention in Yarmouk. As of 23 September

Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Uncleared Trash Mounds

Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Uncleared Trash Mounds

12-01-2021

Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, continue to speak up against the trash mounds piled up across residential alleyways and near school entrances, resulting in bed smells and the spread of life-threatening diseases. Speaking with AGPS

Displaced Palestinian Families Raise Concerns over Health Risks of Plastic Incineration

Displaced Palestinian Families Raise Concerns over Health Risks of Plastic Incineration

12-01-2021

Desperate for warmth, displaced Palestinian and Syrian families taking refuge in the substandard refugee camp of AlHusainiya, in Syria, have been burning their clothes and plastic materials to stave off winter cold after they failed to afford firewood and fuel

Tents Swamped by Heavy Rain on Greek Island

Tents Swamped by Heavy Rain on Greek Island

11-01-2021

Torrential downpours have swamped migrant tents in a camp set up on the Greek island of Lesbos.  An AGPS news correspondent said the heavy rains turned the camp into a mud bog, exacerbating even further the migrants’ squalid humanitarian

Palestinian Sisters Houda and Samira AlKhatib Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons

Palestinian Sisters Houda and Samira AlKhatib Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons

11-01-2021

Palestinian sisters Houda, born in 1975, and Samira Mahmoud Khatib, born in 1970, have been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since 2013. Both sisters were raised in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. Their family continues to appeal

Members of Liwaa AlQuds Killed in Syria Shootouts

Members of Liwaa AlQuds Killed in Syria Shootouts

11-01-2021

Deaths and injuries were reported among Liwaa AlQuds gunmen, affiliated with the Syrian regime, in an ISIS ambush targeting a bus carrying pro-government forces on the Ethria highway, in Hama’s outskirts. The Syrian government forces continue to drag Palestinian refugees

Playground Turned into Cemetery in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria

Playground Turned into Cemetery in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria

11-01-2021

A children’s park has been turned into a cemetery for war victims in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. In 2012, the residents were forced to bury their deceased relatives in the playground after they failed to reach

Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over Security Sweeps South of Syria

Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over Security Sweeps South of Syria

11-01-2021

A number of Palestinian refugees have voiced deep concerns over the security situation in the western corners of Deraa province, south of Syria, following threats launched by the Fourth Division of the Syrian security forces to raid the area. Local

AGPS Launches New Telegram Channel

AGPS Launches New Telegram Channel

10-01-2021

AGPS has launched an official telegram channel in an attempt to enable users to access data about the Palestinians of Syria. Updated statistics and footages will be shared on the new channel on a daily basis. Reports about the violations

AGPS Provides Summary of International Humanitarian Action in Palestinian Refugee Camps in 2020

AGPS Provides Summary of International Humanitarian Action in Palestinian Refugee Camps in 2020

10-01-2021

A handful of humanitarian moves were held in favor of the Palestinian refugee community in war-torn Syria throughout 2020. In February, a Swiss delegation and a representative of the International Red Cross Committee in Syria paid a visit to Handarat

US Considering Resuming aid to Palestine Refugee Agency

US Considering Resuming aid to Palestine Refugee Agency

10-01-2021

The US will consider the resumption of aid to Palestine through the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as part of a push by President-elect Joe Biden for a two-state solution, said the new chairman of the House Foreign Affairs

Residents of AlNeirab Camp Denounce Heavy Tax Burden

Residents of AlNeirab Camp Denounce Heavy Tax Burden

10-01-2021

Aleppo’s financial directorate called on all parties involved in commercial and economic activities in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees to pay taxes. Shopkeepers and merchants in AlNeirab Camp slammed the decision which they said comes a time when the camp

Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Lash Out at Damascus Authorities

Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Lash Out at Damascus Authorities

10-01-2021

Residents of Yarmouk Camp have strongly condemned the reluctance maintained by Damascus Governor regarding their appeals for reconstruction permits. Sometime earlier, Damascus Governorate had agreed to the return of the residents on condition that the building they live in is

Truck Carrying 68 Migrants Stopped at Hungary-Romania Border

Truck Carrying 68 Migrants Stopped at Hungary-Romania Border

09-01-2021

Hungarian and Romanian police have stopped a truck driver who tried to smuggle 68 migrants into Hungary at the border crossing of Csanádpalota, the Csongrád-Csanád county police said on Thursday. The truck approached the border from the

AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire Conditions

AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Dire Conditions

09-01-2021

Residents of AlRamadan Camp for Palestinian refugees, southeast of Syria, continue to launch cries for help over the socio-economic crises they have been enduring as a result of poverty, unemployment, the acute dearth in vital items, including fuel, and the

Palestinian Refugee Taha Kuseih Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons

Palestinian Refugee Taha Kuseih Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons

09-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Taha Jamal Kuseih has been secretly locked up in Syrian prisons. His family continues to appeal for information about his condition and whereabouts.  

Palestinian Refugee Released after 7 Years in Syrian Prisons

Palestinian Refugee Released after 7 Years in Syrian Prisons

09-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Ihab AlTaamari has just been released from Syrian prisons, where he had been held for seven years. The refugee, a resident of AlAyedeen camp in Hama, was arrested by Syrian security forces on the Aleppo highway. AGPS has

Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Poor-Quality Bread

Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Poor-Quality Bread

08-01-2021

Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, spoke out against the insufficient quantities and poor quality of bread sold in the area. They further lashed out at the poor and unfair distribution mechanisms implemented by government-run distributers

Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Fuel Crisis

Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped with Fuel Crisis

08-01-2021

Residents of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said they have not received fuel supplies urgently-needed with the advent of winter. A liter of fuel is sold by the government at 200 Syrian pounds. However, the price

Pro-Regime Squad in Syria Imposes Overnight Curfew on Palestinian Refugee Camp

Pro-Regime Squad in Syria Imposes Overnight Curfew on Palestinian Refugee Camp

08-01-2021

Liwaa AlQuds battalion, affiliated with the Syrian regime, imposed an overnight curfew on AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees due to increasing property-theft reports. In a statement posted on social media networks, Liwaa AlQuds said the residents who will violate the

5 Palestinian Refugees Assassinated South of Syria in 2020

5 Palestinian Refugees Assassinated South of Syria in 2020

08-01-2021

Palestinian refugees taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb continue to sound alarm bells over the security situation due to increasing assassination attempts in the area. In 2020 alone, five Palestinian refugees were fatally gunned down in AlMuzeireeb town.  The victims are

Inter-State Transfer of Kimlik Protection Cards Validated in Turkey

Inter-State Transfer of Kimlik Protection Cards Validated in Turkey

07-01-2021

Arab-Turkey news website said new mechanisms have been opted for in Turkey to validate inter-state transfers of the “kimlik” temporary protection cards. In order for families with children to be able to transfer their kimilik cards to another province they

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Abu Husain Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th Year

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Abu Husain Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th Year

07-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Aymen Abu Husain, born in 1986, has been secretly held in Syrian regime prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Mohamed, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested by Syrian security forces in Jaramana, in Damascus, on March

Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Medical Neglect

Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Medical Neglect

07-01-2021

Residents of Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, north of Syria, continue to rail against the medical neglect they have been facing in the area due to the poor healthcare services and absence of specialized medics, particularly pediatricians. The nearest health

Civilian Homes Targeted by Gunfire in Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Civilian Homes Targeted by Gunfire in Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees

07-01-2021

A pro-regime militia in Syria opened gunfire at civilian homes in Deraa Camp, sparking panic among the residents. Local sources told AGPS that the armed group is led by a former opposition leader called Mustafa Musalma. All the way through

8 Special Reports about Palestinians of Syria Issued by AGPS in 2020

8 Special Reports about Palestinians of Syria Issued by AGPS in 2020

07-01-2021

Eight lengthy reports have been issued by AGPS in 2020 to shed light on the squalid humanitarian condition of Palestinian refugees taking shelter in war-torn Syria. The list includes a detailed report about the situation of Palestinians in 2019. Entitled

Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Mousa Abu Rabie Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 6th Year

Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Mousa Abu Rabie Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 6th Year

06-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Mousa Abu Rabie, raised in Syria’s Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq province, has been secretly held in Syrian state prisons for the sixth consecutive year.  Mahmoud was arrested on July 9, 2015. His condition and

Stranded Palestinian Refugee Woman Allowed to Enter Turkey

Stranded Palestinian Refugee Woman Allowed to Enter Turkey

06-01-2021

Turkish authorities allowed elderly Palestinian woman Samia Tahan, who has been stranded at Istanbul International Airport for 24 days running, to enter the Turkish territories. Last week, Samia appealed to the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the international humanitarian

Palestinian Refugee Goes Missing on Turkish-Greek Borders

Palestinian Refugee Goes Missing on Turkish-Greek Borders

06-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Amin AlShawaf has disappeared some five days ago on the Turkish-Greek borders. His family continues to appeal for information about his condition and whereabouts. 332 Palestinian refugees, including 37 women and girls, have gone missing since the

Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Receive Legal Consultations

Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Receive Legal Consultations

06-01-2021

The legal response team of Syria Trust for Developments said it will be providing legal advice to residents of Yarmouk Camp who lost their ownership documents due to war-related causes. A member of the team said awareness-raising events will be

500 Displaced Families Allowed to Return to Yarmouk Camp

500 Displaced Families Allowed to Return to Yarmouk Camp

06-01-2021

The Syrian authorities greenlighted the return of 500 families to Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, out of 1,200 displaced families who applied for return after November 10, said member of the Executive office of Damascus Governorate, Samir AlJazerli. He said

Palestinian Brothers Omar and Bahaa Zaaza’ Secretly Held in Syrian Dungeons

Palestinian Brothers Omar and Bahaa Zaaza’ Secretly Held in Syrian Dungeons

05-01-2021

Palestinian brothers Omar Adnan Zaaza’ and Bahaa Adnan Zaaza’ have been held in Syrian government prisons for over six years running. Omar was kidnapped by the Syrian government forces in February 2014 from his workplace in Jaramana, in Rif Dimashq

Migrant Boat Rescued by Cyprus Authorities, Another Pushed Back

Migrant Boat Rescued by Cyprus Authorities, Another Pushed Back

05-01-2021

Seven migrants boarding a boat from Lebanon were rescued by the Cyprian coast guard. Marine police patrol boats were dispatched to the area and after locating the vessel they escorted it to Limassol Port. The Cyprian authorities also pushed back

Palestinian Refugee Child in Turkey Receives Humanitarian Aid

Palestinian Refugee Child in Turkey Receives Humanitarian Aid

05-01-2021

The family of disabled Palestinian child from Syria Ahmad Assaad, aged 14, said volunteers and activists managed to secure an electric wheelchair for their hemiplegic child, days after they launched an appeal for urgent humanitarian action via AGPS. The family

Assassination Attempt Reported in AlMuzeireeb

Assassination Attempt Reported in AlMuzeireeb

05-01-2021

Palestinians taking shelter in AlMuzeireeb town have expressed deep concern over the security situation in the area after reports have emerged on a new assassination attempt targeting local resident Mohamed Kasem AlSubeihi. Activists have accused pro-government militias of assassinating opposition

Syrian Authorities Grant Access Permits to Yarmouk Camp Residents

Syrian Authorities Grant Access Permits to Yarmouk Camp Residents

05-01-2021

The Syrian authorities issued permits greenlighting the entry of a number of displaced families and shopkeepers to Yarmouk Camp. Recently, dozens of Palestinian families presented their ownership documents at government-run checkpoints near the main entrance to Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus

Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Abu Asiya Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons

Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Abu Asiya Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons

04-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Ahmad Abu Asiya, from Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, has been secretly locked up in Syrian prisons for the sixth consecutive year. He was arrested by Syrian security forces on February 01, 2015.  AGPS continues to

AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Dire Conditions

AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Dire Conditions

04-01-2021

Residents of AlSayeda Zeinab camp, in Rif Dimashq, have been enduring squalid conditions due to high rates of unemployment.  Nine years into the conflict, more than half of the residents lost their sources of income. Scores of families continue

AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped With Fuel Shortage

AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped With Fuel Shortage

04-01-2021

Dozens of cash-strapped families in AlHusainiya refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been deprived of fuel supplies needed for cooking and heating purposes. Civilians said fuel supplies slated to be distributed via the smart card, with an estimated

Residents of Yarmouk Camp Denied Right to Bury Their Relatives at Local Cemetery

Residents of Yarmouk Camp Denied Right to Bury Their Relatives at Local Cemetery

04-01-2021

Burying their deceased beloved ones has become a nightmarish quest for Palestinians taking refuge in and around Yarmouk Camp. The refugees find it too difficult to secure a burial spot due to a shortage of land and soaring tomb prices

AGPS Issues Short Report about Situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2020

AGPS Issues Short Report about Situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2020

04-01-2021

A concise report has been issued by AGPS about the situation of Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria (PRS) in 2020. The 17-page paper sheds the light on PRS’s access to vital services including healthcare, education, and housing. After ten years

Palestinian Refugee Hafedh Haswa Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prison for 7th Year

Palestinian Refugee Hafedh Haswa Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prison for 7th Year

03-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Hafed Faisal Huswa has been secretly locked up in Syria’s state-run prisons for the seventh consecutive year.  The refugee was arrested by Syrian security forces on July 11, 2013, at a checkpoint near the main entrance to

Yarmouk Camp Students to Return to Schools

Yarmouk Camp Students to Return to Schools

03-01-2021

UNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) said classes will be resumed for students enrolled at schools located outside Yarmouk Camp. Palestinian refugee schoolchildren and students continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the ten-year warfare

Palestinians in Hama Camp Denounce Poor-Quality Bread

Palestinians in Hama Camp Denounce Poor-Quality Bread

03-01-2021

Residents of AlAyedeen Camp, in Hama, continue to speak out against the insufficient quantities and poor-quality of bread sold in the area. They further lashed out at the poor and unfair distribution mechanisms implemented by government-run distributers. The residents added

UNRWA Delivers Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in Jordan

UNRWA Delivers Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in Jordan

03-01-2021

UNRWA transferred cash aid to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan. Every registered family member received a sum of 84.960 Jordanian dinars as part of cash grants allocated for the fourth quarter of 2020. In its Syria Regional Crisis

Elderly Palestinian Woman Stranded at Istanbul International Airport for over 20 Days

Elderly Palestinian Woman Stranded at Istanbul International Airport for over 20 Days

03-01-2021

Elderly Palestinian woman Samia Tahan, who has been stranded at Istanbul International Airport for 22 days running, has appealed to the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the international humanitarian institutions to lend her a hand. In appeals sent to

Palestinian Refugee Ahmed AlKhatib Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th Year

Palestinian Refugee Ahmed AlKhatib Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th Year

02-01-2021

Palestinian refugee Ali Ahmad AlKhatib, from Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, has been secretly held in Syrian regime prisons for the seventh consecutive year. The refugee was arrested by Syrian security forces on January 28, 2014, on the highway

Palestinian Refugee Family Appeals for Electric Wheelchair to Paralyzed Son

Palestinian Refugee Family Appeals for Electric Wheelchair to Paralyzed Son

02-01-2021

The family of disabled Palestinian child from Syria Ahmad Assaad, aged 14, has appealed to the Palestine Embassy in Turkey and concerned humanitarian organizations to help them secure an electric wheelchair for their hemiplegic child. Ahmad’s brother suffers the same

Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Chronic Power Blackout

Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Chronic Power Blackout

02-01-2021

Palestinian families taking shelter in AlSabina refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the chronic power outages, which they said last for over 18 hours daily. Civilians said the power crisis has made life unbearable in the area

Palestinian Refugees Continue to Achieve Success Stories Worldwide

Palestinian Refugees Continue to Achieve Success Stories Worldwide

02-01-2021

Hundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have achieved success stories, despite the traumatic upshots wrought by the daily scenes of bloodshed and destruction across the embattled Syrian territories. This includes scores of refugee students who have obtained the highest

Palestinian Doctor Hayel Hamid Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th Year

Palestinian Doctor Hayel Hamid Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th Year

01-01-2021

Palestinian medic Hayel Hamid has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons for the eight-consecutive year. He was kidnapped on August 13, 2012 from his clinic in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, on charges of treating wounded persons. Hayel, born

UNRWA Warns Palestinian Refugees against Bank Account Fraud

UNRWA Warns Palestinian Refugees against Bank Account Fraud

01-01-2021

UNRWA warned Palestinian refugees against attempts to steal their bank account details by phone or fake social media accounts. UNRWA said in a circular that anonymous persons and fake accounts claim UNRWA will shell out 300 USD to unemployed persons

Displaced Palestinian Families Denounce Medical Neglect in Northern Syria

Displaced Palestinian Families Denounce Medical Neglect in Northern Syria

01-01-2021

Residents of Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, north of Syria, denounced the medical neglect they have been facing in the area due to the poor healthcare services and absence of specialized medics.  The nearest health center is located at

5 Palestinian Refugees Die at Sea, 5 Missing on Migration Route in 2020

5 Palestinian Refugees Die at Sea, 5 Missing on Migration Route in 2020

01-01-2021

In 2020, five Palestinian refugees drowned at sea as they tried to reach European destinations. Five others have gone missing on the migration route. Two Palestinian refugees from Syria—Yazen Milad Qudsiya, from Handarat refugee camp, and Layth Mohamed, from Jaramana