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New Palestinian Ambassador Appointed to Syria Mission

The Fatah Central Committee appointed Samir AlRefai as the new Syria ambassador, replacing Mahmoud AlKhalidi who died of coronavirus in April. AlRefai was sworn-in in the presence of Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas at the presidential headquarters in Ramallah.  

Yarmouk Camp Students Transferred to Examination Centres

Students of the ravaged Yarmouk Camp have been transferred to examination centres outside the camp under the supervision of UNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR).  Palestinian refugee schoolchildren and students continue to struggle with the

1,500 Students from AlNeirab Camp to Sit for Secondary School Exams

Some 1,500 students from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, headed for examination centres to sit for BA exams. Last week, a Palestinian refugee displaced from AlNeirab Camp to Germany pledged to pay transportation fees for schoolgirls who

Fires Break Out in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Fires broke out at the house of Palestinian refugee Sami AlBash in a displacement camp set up north of Syria. Civilians rushed to the scene to extinguish the fires, which were attributed to an electricity outbreak. Material damage was reported

Syrian Gov’t Forces Close Off Access Roads to Deraa Camp

The Syrian security forces abruptly closed off the access road to Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees with sand barriers. Vehicles and civilians have been denied access out of and into the area. The Syrian forces also closed off the main

Palestinian Refugees Denounce Price Manipulation in Syria Displacement Camp

Residents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said prices have skyrocketed at the local market, where expired and smuggled products have been sold at exorbitant prices. The residents called on local authorities to take serious measures

Initiative Launched to Transfer Students of AlNeirab and Handarat Camp to Exam Centres

A Palestinian refugee displaced from AlNeirab Camp to Germany pledged to pay transportation fees for schoolgirls who will be sitting for bachelor exams in AlNeirab and Handarat refugee camps. Students and parents in Palestinian refugees across war-torn Syria continue to

Solar Lighting Devices Installed in Yarmouk Camp

A number of Yarmouk Camp residents have embarked on an initiative to rehabilitate lighting across the camp. The drive will see solar energy systems installed across residential thoroughfares. Displaced Palestinian families wishing to return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp

Palestinian Calls His Newborn “AlQuds Sword” to Celebrate Gaza Victory

Palestinian refugee Tareq Ali, a resident of Jaramana Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, named his newborn “Seif AlQuds” (Jerusalem’s Sword), in reference to the 11-day battle between the Palestinian resistance groups in the Gaza Strip and the Zionist regime

15 Coronavirus-Related Deaths Recorded in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees

15 Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, have died of coronavirus since the outbreak of the pandemic, according to medical sources. The source told AGPS that nearly 700 other people have also tested positive for the highly-contagious disease

NGO Warns of Unabated Coronavirus Outbreak in Northern Syria Displacement Camps

The Syria Response Coordinators group has raised alarm bells over a new COVID-19 wave slated to hit displacement camps set up in northern Syria. 40 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in northern Syria camps, the highest daily rate recorded

Palestinian Refugee Ibrahim Shaheen Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Ibrahim Shaheen has been forcibly disappeared in Syria for the 8th consecutive year. Ibrahim, born in 1989, was arrested in September 2013 on his way to Damascus back from Aleppo. He was boarding a Mitsubishi car.  

Palestinian Students in Syria Displacement Camp Grappling with Transportation Crisis

Students and parents in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, have appealed to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give daily lifts to their academic institutions due to steep transportation fees. The residents called for the

Dead Palestinian Refugee in Syria Left in Refrigerator for 4th Day

The family of Palestinian refugee Khaled Mohamed Amin Trabelsi continues to appeal to the concerned authorities and institutions to help them secure a sum of 1,700 Euros to bury their relative in Hannover, north of Germany. Ibrahim died on

UNRWA Addresses UNSC over Situation of Palestinians of Syria

Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has sounded the alarm over the squalid humanitarian condition endured by Palestinian refugees. UNRWA’s Philippe Lazzarini addressed the UN Security Council (UNSC) from the Agency’s headquarters in

Italy Contributes EUR 6.8 Million to Palestine Refugee Agency

The Government of Italy has contributed EUR 6.8 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support of the Agency’s core programmes and services, including education, healthcare, and relief

Vigil Held in AlRamadan Camp to Support Jerusalem, Gaza

Palestinian refugees and Syrian nationals turned up to the streets of AlRamadan Camp on May 27 to celebrate the ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian resistance. The refugees chanted slogans in solidarity with Gaza and in protest at Israel’s

Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Denounce Bread Shortage

Displaced Palestinians and Syrians sheltered in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, denounced the poor bread distribution mechanisms. On May 28, the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkey (AFAD) distributed bread to over

252 Palestinians from Yarmouk Camp Forcibly Disappeared in Syria

AGPS has documented the secret detention of 252 Palestinian residents of Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus in Syria’s state-run penal complexes. The list includes 25 women. 125 of Yarmouk detainees were arrested in the camp while nine refugees were arrested

Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Excluded from UNRWA Vacancies

Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon slammed the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for excluding them from a vacancy opened up on March 17 for its Lebanon office. A number of

Palestinians from Syria Take Part in Virtual Exhibition in Solidarity with Jerusalem

Palestinian artists from Syria have participated in a cyber-exhibition held by the Palestinian Plastic Artists Association in Europe under the title “We Are All the Intifada of Jerusalem”. The two-week event was launched on Tuesday, May 25, to express solidarity

Palestinian Refugee Yehya Gharib Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Yehya Reyad Gharib has been forcibly disappeared in Syria for the 8th consecutive year. Yehya, born in 1979, was arrested on July 22, 2013 in Hums city.  AGPS has documented the secret detention of 1,797 Palestinian

UNRWA Opens Up Vacancies for Palestinians in Syria

UNRWA is seeking a long-term Assistant Legal Officer, Secretary, a Personal Assistant to the Commissioner-General, a Registration Assistant,  Gender and Disability Integration Officer, Gender and Disability Integration Officer, a mathematics teacher, an Arabic language teacher, and a sewing/design trainer

Activists Push for Rehabilitation of Yarmouk Camp

Activists have launched calls for reconstructing Yarmouk Camp and allowing displaced residents to return to their houses and retrieve their property. The activists said the return of families to the camp will help bring back the situation to normal and

Injured Palestinian Woman from Syria Threatened with Deportation from Denmark

The Danish migration authorities have refused to renew the visa of a Palestinian refugee woman displaced from Yarmouk Camp. Speaking with AGPS, Palestinian refugee woman Rehab Kasem said the judge of the grievance court ruled for deporting her from Denmark

UNRWA: Healthcare Services for Palestinian Refugees Right not Privilege

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has released its Health Annual Report for 2020, which provides essential data and information regarding the health situation of Palestine refugees in the Agency’s five

Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon to Take Part in UNRWA Output Assessment

UNRWA called on Palestinian refugees from Syria to fill in a form about their assessment of the Agency’s services in Lebanon. UNRWA’s media chief Fadi Tayar said the poll is part of UNRWA’s endeavours to enhance its services for Palestine

Property-Theft Reported in Jaramana Camp

Palestinian refugee families in Jaramana camp, in Rif Dimashq, have raised concerns over the increasing abductions, home-burglary attempts, and sexual harassment reported in the area, particularly overnight due to chronic power blackouts.  Over recent months, the Syrian authorities arrested

Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Kheir Saleh Released from Syrian Prison

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Kheir Saleh, born in 2002, was released six days after his arrest in Esenyurt, in Istanbul. Mohamed was arrested by Turkish police on Thursday April 19 for not holding the temporary protection card “kimlik”.  

General Strike Held in Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees

A general strike has been staged across Deraa city, south of Syria, to protest upcoming Syrian elections. At the same time, tension has been running high in the area as an explosive device went off in the area. Over recent

Greece Heavily Criticized over Separation Walls around Migrant Camps

The Greek government has come under heavy criticism over the grey walls, three metres (10 feet) high, which are being built around refugee camps near Athens. Activists said there are plans to construct walls around another 24 camps on the

New Coronavirus Wave Feared in Northern Syria Displacement Camps

A new COVID-19 wave is expected to hit opposition-held zones in northwestern Syria, warned the Syrian Health Ministry. Director of Health Programs said medical facilities and healthcare services have been severely affected in northern Syria, an area that cannot withstand

UNRWA Provides Grants to Palestinian Academics

UNRWA’s Education Program in Syria said scholarships will be granted to a number of students admitted to the regular program at one of the Syrian public universities for the academic year 2020-2021. The move is overseen by UNRWA USA National

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

The family of Palestinian refugee Ibrahim Ahmad Jamal, who has been forcibly disappeared in Syria for the seventh consecutive year, continues to appeal for information about his condition and whereabouts. Speaking with AGPS, Ibrahim’s mother said her son disappeared on

AGPS: 86% of Yarmouk Camp Residents Displaced against Their Will

A poll recently conducted by AGPS about the reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp found out that 86.7% of the residents have been forcibly displaced from their houses in the camp. Only 13.3% said they voluntarily left the camp. According

Germany: Palestinian Asylum Seekers from Syria Have “Unestablished Origin”

Germany's migration and refugee authorities have released data showing that they were unable to determine the origins of more than 470 asylum seekers last year.  According to asylum statistics, 4,535 people were recorded as having an "unestablished"

Palestinians of Syria Celebrate Gaza Ceasefire

Palestinian refugees and Syrian nationals turned up to the streets of Deraa city, south of Syria, on Sunday, May 23, to celebrate the ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian resistance. The refugees chanted slogans in solidarity with Gaza and

Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Refugee in Lebanon Appeals for Life-Saving Treatment

Palestinian refugee from Syria Abdul Rahim Kmeishan, born in 1967 and displaced to Shatila camp, in Beirut, continues to launch distress signals over his deteriorating health condition. Abdul Rahim, born in 1967, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. He was

Palestinian Refugee Arrested in Istanbul

Palestinian refugee boy Mohamed Kheir Salah was arrested by Turkish police in Esenyurt, in Istanbul, on May 19 for not holding the temporary protection card “kimlik”. Mohamed was sent to a deportation center in Pendik city. Activists said he is

Palestinians of Syria Enduring Multiple Hardships

Ten years after demonstrations started in Syria, the majority of Palestinian refugees sheltered in the war-torn country have been grappling with an abject humanitarian situation. UN data indicates that over half of the Palestine refugees in the country have been

Arts Exhibition Held in AlAyedeen Camp in Hums

An exhibition was held by the Hums Association for Palestinian Fine Artists in Syria, in cooperation with the Palestinian Cultural Forum to mark the 73rd anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, when thousands of Palestinians were forced out of their homes

Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Gharib Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Reyad Gharib has been secretly held in Syrian regime prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Mohamed, born in 1976, was arrested on May 18, 2013 on the Hums—Damascus road.   

Gilin Blast Triggers Panic among Palestinians of Syria

An explosive device went off in a taxi parked on a street in Gilin town, west of Deraa province, south of Syria. The blast claimed the life of the taxi driver, called Jaber Adeib AlZouri, and left a number of

Palestinian Doctor Succumbs to Coronavirus in Poland

Palestinian refugee from Syria Issa Mohamed Fares has died of coronavirus in Poland, where he has worked as a doctor. Born in 1969, Issa studied medicines at the Medicine Academy of Bydgoszcz city, in northern Poland. He is a specialist

3 Palestinian Children with Special Needs Appeal for Urgent Assistance in Jordan

The families of three Palestinian children with special needs in Jordan have slammed the apathy maintained by UNRWA regarding their appeals for urgent humanitarian assistance.  A mother said she had appealed to UNRWA to provide her disabled child with

Residents of Syria’s AlAyedeen Camp Denounce Poor-Quality Bread

Residents of AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hama, spoke out against the poor quality of bread sold in the area. The locals said bread is unfit for human consumption. They denounced the insufficient quantity of flour allotted to the

Deraa Camp Pharmacy Ravaged by Thieves

AlShifaa Pharmacy in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, was burglarized by anonymous thieves on Friday, May 21. The thieves stole drugs and pain soothers along with a battery and a sum of money. Property-theft attempts have increasingly

March Held in Northern Syria to Celebrate Gaza Ceasefire

Palestinian and Syrian refugees took to streets in Izaz city, north of Syria, to celebrate the ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian resistance. The refugees chanted slogans in solidarity with Gaza and in protest at Israel’s atrocious crimes against

Palestinian Refugee Earns B.A. from US University

Palestinian refugee from Syria Sara Nizar Abu Rashed has earned a Bachelor’s degree in international relations and creative writing with a “First Class Honors” from Denison University, Ohio, USA. Sarra, 21, fled the war in Syria some eight years ago

Palestinian from Syria Wishing to Reunite with His Family Caught Inside Truck at Istanbul Airport

A Palestinian refugee stranded in Turkey has found no other way to reunite with his family in Germany than to hide into a truck loaded with aircraft tires bound for overseas shipment and parked on a street in the metropolitan

Dutch Parliament: Syria Unsafe for Migrant Returns

Members of the Dutch Parliament said refugees from Syria should not be forced to return to the war-torn country. Following a meeting held a few days ago, Dutch MPs dubbed Syria an “unsafe zone” and said a detailed report about

Palestinian Refugee Wadi’ Ibrahim Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 6th Year

Palestinian refugee Wadi’ Raji Ibrahim has been secretly locked up in Syria’s state-run prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Wadi’ was arrested in Jdeidat AlBalad in November 2015. He was born in 1983 and raised in Khan Eshieh refugee camp

AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees Facing Water Crisis

Hundreds of displaced Palestinian families sheltered in AlHusainiya refugee camp continue to launch cries for help over their tragic living conditions after water pumps broke down due to chronic power blackouts. The refugees lashed out at the concerned authorities over

Bread Aid Suspended in Northern Syria Displacement Camps

Displaced Palestinian refugees sheltered in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya, north of Syria, said distribution of bread by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkey (AFAD) has been suspended, exacerbating their dire humanitarian condition. The refugees lashed out at AFAD

Palestinians of Syria Celebrate Gaza Ceasefire

Thousands of Palestinian refugees and Syrian nationals turned up to the streets across the war-ravaged country to celebrate the ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian resistance. The refugees chanted slogans in solidarity with Gaza and in protest at Israel’s

Nationwide Protests Held in Denmark over Deportations to Syria

Thousands of protesters turned up for demonstrations and protests in 25 cities across Denmark on Wednesday to say no to the Danish government's withdrawal of residence permits for Syrian refugees. Activists and organizations joined forces in a joint protest

Fires Break Out in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Fires broke out on Thursday, May 20, at a restaurant in AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums. The fires rocked a so-called “Shawarma Express” fast food in Jerusalem Street. Material damage was reported. Palestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp

Vigil Held in AlHusainiya Camp over Israeli Aggression on Gaza

Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlHusainiya displacement camp, in Syria, have expressed deep anger over Israel’s escalating violence and state terrorism in the occupied Palestinian territories and deadly aggressions on besieged Gaza. In a march held on Wednesday, May 19, Palestinian

Palestinian, Syrian Residents of Damascus Neighborhood Denied Property Reclamation

Damascus Governorate Council took an undeclared decision outlawing the return of the residents of the Damascus neighborhood of Jober, including dozens of Palestinian families, to their houses and the retrieval of their property. Sawt AlAsima news site said the decision

51% of Yarmouk Camp Residents Express Distrust in Syrian Gov’t

A poll conducted by AGPS about the situation in Yarmouk Camp showed that 51.9% of the residents expressed their distrust in the promises made by the Syrian government to reconstruct the camp.  Only 18.6% of respondents said

56 Migrants Pushed Back from Cyprus

A boat with 56 migrants on board was spotted off the coast of Cyprus on Sunday. The Cypriot authorities checked the documents of people on board at sea and then asked the group to return to Lebanon from where they

Palestinian Refugee Faysal Ghazi Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Faysal Ghazi Ali has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian prisons for the 8th consecutive year. Faysal, born in 1990, was arrested on March 21, 2013. His condition and whereabouts have been shrouded in mystery.  

Syrian Security Forces Ease Security Restrictions Around AlSayeda Zeinab Camp

The Syrian security forces have reportedly lightened security measures in and around AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees.  Eye-witnesses told AGPS that Syrian security forces removed the sand barriers pitched around the area. Access roads will be reopened gradually

Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Blackmailing by Bus Drivers

Residents of AlSabina camp have denounced the exorbitant transportation charges imposed by bus drivers in and around the area. The residents said transportation fees are three times higher than the price set by the government.  Activists have called on

Palestinians of Syria in Jordan Call for Humanitarian Action

Director of UNRWA operations in Jordan Marta Lorenzo met with representatives of the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) in Jordan to discuss the situation of Palestinian refugees fleeing the war-torn country to Jordan. Speaking on behalf of AGPS

AGPS Reiterates Calls for Sharing “Untold Stories”

AGPS renews calls for participation in 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

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Subjected to Blackmail

Residents of AlHusainiya Camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been increasingly terrorized and blackmailed by bandits strolling around residential neighborhoods. The residents said gangsters have been wavering white weapons, harassing girls, consuming drugs, and blackmailing the residents.    

Vigil Held Outside of UNRWA Office in Gaza over Israeli Aggression on Gaza

A number of Palestinian refugees rallied on Monday, May 17, outside of the UN office in AlMezzeh, in Damascus, protesting the escalating Israeli violence on the besieged Gaza Strip. The demonstrators urged the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to take serious

Shopkeepers in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Forced to Post Pro-Regime Banners

Syrian security forces have ordered shopkeepers in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, to post banners supporting the Syrian President Bashar AlAssad in the upcoming elections. A number of shopkeepers posted the banners for fear of being fined

Residents of Yarmouk Camp Call for Urgent Action by Syrian Foreign Minister

Residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees urged Syrian Foreign Minister Faysal Miqdad to take serious action in response to the Israeli aggressions on Gaza. The refugees called on the Foreign Minister to also work on rehabilitating their houses and

Scholarships Granted to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon

Mahmoud Abbas Foundation said it invites applications for school grants for Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon for the school year 2020-2021. Applications will be received between May 17 and May 30, 2021.  

Over 200 Camps Left without Water in Northern Syria

Coordinators of Syria Response said over 200 displacement camps in northern Syria have been left without water. The association appealed to the international humanitarian institutions to urgently work on securing potable water for thousands of displaced Palestinian and Syrian families

Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Bread Dearth

Residents of AlSabina Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, 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

Palestinian Refugee Missing from Khan Dannun Camp

Palestinian refugee Khaled Halawah has gone missing from Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, for days. Khaled suffers from Down syndrome. 333 Palestinian refugees, including 37 women and girls, have gone missing since the outbreak of the Syrian warfare. Most

Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared in Syria

The family of Palestinian refugee Tamam Ali Ayoub has appealed for information over the condition and whereabouts of their son who has been forcibly disappeared in war-torn Syria since 2013. Tamam disappeared in 2013 near AlMajed Mosque. A few years

Greece to Pursue Six-Pronged Migration Policy

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday said Greece was pursuing a six-pronged policy on migration aimed at combining protection of national sovereignty and international law with respect for humanitarian principles and refugee rights. During a visit to the Ministry

Palestinian Girl Goes Missing in Syria

A Palestinian child called “Haneen” disappeared on May 15 as she left her family house in AlHusainiya, in Rif Dimashq. Her family continues to appeal for information over her condition and whereabouts. 333 Palestinian refugees, including 37 women and girls

On Nakba Day, PLA Accused of Apathy over Situation in Israeli-Occupied Palestinian Territories

Activists leveled heavy criticism at the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) over a statement released on the 73rd anniversary of the Israeli-inflicted Nakba of 1948, in reference to the expulsion of thousands of Palestinians from their homes by Zionist militias to

Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Raise Funds for Gaza

Palestinians of Syria sheltered in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon embarked on a fundraising campaign seeking to collect aid to Palestinians in Jerusalem and Gaza, both of which have come under Israeli violence and aggressions. The campaign’s chief told

On 73rd Anniversary of Nakba, Palestinian Refugees in Syria Express Solidarity with Gaza, Jerusalem

On the 73rd anniversary of the Israeli-inflicted Nakba of 1948, in reference to the expulsion of thousands of Palestinians from their homes by Zionist militias, scores of Palestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps across Syria, have expressed deep anger over

Palestinian Refugees Appeal for Humanitarian Asylum in Sweden

A group of lawyers have called on Sweden to grant asylum to Palestinian refugees whose asylum application have been turned down.  The lawyers sent a memorandum to the UNHCR to pressurize it to assist vulnerable Palestinian refugees in Sweden

Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Hussein Held in Syrian Prisons for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Khaled Husain has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons since 2014.  Mohamed, born in 1981, was arrested in AlSayeda Zeinab camp, in Rif Dimashq. UN data indicates that the camp was established on an area

Reconstruction Projects Launched in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp

The Charity Committee in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp embarked on three projects to install solar panels at the civil registration office run by the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees along with a water tank at the local cemetery and chairs

Residents of Yarmouk Camp Denounce Movement Restrictions due to Russian Checkpoints

Residents of Yarmouk Camp continue to denounce the movement crackdowns at checkpoints run by Russian forces. Civilians have reportedly been denied access to the local cemetery to pray for their deceased relatives. Eye-witnesses told AGPS that checkpoints run by the

On 73rd Anniversary of Palestinian Nakba: Palestinians of Syria Confirm Commitment to Right of Return

73 years on, Palestinian refugees continue to remember the Nakba of 1948 with deep sorrow as thousands have been forced out of their homes by Zionist gangs and made into refugees scattered across the globe. Palestinian refugee communities, including in

European Body Concerned by Greece’s Migrant Pushbacks

Europe’s top human rights body has expressed “deep concern” at persistent allegations that Greek authorities have on several occasions illegally forced back migrants trying to clandestinely enter from neighboring Turkey. In a letter to government officials in Athens, Council of

Palestinians of Syria Express Dismay over Latest Israeli Aggressions on Gaza, Jerusalem

Rallies have swept Palestinian refugee camps in Syria in protest at the deadly Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and crackdowns on Palestinians in occupied Jerusalem. The rallies took place in the refugee camps of Yarmouk, Jaramana, AlNeirab, Hindarat, AlAyedeen, and displacement

Palestinian Children Deprived of Happy Childhood

Palestinian refugee children in Syria have been deprived of happy childhood memories due to protracted displacement, the loss of their parents, and/or the secret incarceration of their relatives in Syrian prisons. Farah, the daughter of a Palestinian prisoner in Syria

Palestinian Family in Turkey Appeals for Urgent Treatment of Newborn

A Palestinian family displaced from Syria said Turkish hospitals have refused to admit their newborn on account that they do not hold kimlik visas. The family was forced to pay incubator fees at 1,000 Turkish pounds (120 USD) a

Shopkeepers Ordered to Post Pro-Regime Banners

Representatives of the ruling Baath Party in Syria ordered shopkeepers to post banners supporting the Syrian President Bashar AlAssad in the upcoming elections. A number of shopkeepers posted the banners for fear of being fined by the Syrian security forces

Civilians Terrorized by Armed Thieves in Deraa Camp

A five-member gang burglarized a house in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, and stole its property. The gang attacked civilians who showed up at the scene to protect the house and threatened retaliation.  

Residents of Yarmouk Camp Sound Alarm over Squalid Conditions

Residents of Yarmouk Camp briefed the director-general of the political department of the Palestine Liberation Organization Anwar Abdul Hadi on their dire humanitarian condition due to protracted displacement and homelessness.  This came during a visit by Abdul Hadi to

Rallies Held across Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria over Israeli Aggressions on Gaza, Jerusalem

Rallies have swept Palestinian refugee camps in Syria in protest at the deadly Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and crackdowns on Palestinians in occupied Jerusalem. The rallies took place in the refugee camps of Yarmouk, Jaramana, AlNeirab, Hindarat, and AlAyedeen, among

Palestinian Refugee Abdul Muhaymen Hanawi Forcibly Disappeared in Syria

Palestinian engineer Abdul Mouhaymen Hanawi has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been held for seven consecutive years. Abdul Muhaymen was arrested in late 2013 over terror allegations. Activists said he had been spotted

Residents of AlSabina Camp Grappling with Price Hike

Palestinian refugees in Syria continue to launch cries for help over their deteriorating humanitarian condition due to the sharp decrease in the exchange rate of the Syrian pound compared to the USD and their lack of access to the local

Rallies Held in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria in Solidarity with Jerusalem, Gaza

Vigils were held on Tuesday across the Palestinian refugee camps of AlAyedeen, in Hums, and AlNeirab, in Aleppo, in solidarity with the residents of the occupied east Jerusalem city of Sheikh Jarrah and the blockaded Gaza Strip.  Palestinian refugees

Pro-Regime Militias Accused of Drug Trafficking in Syria Displacement Camp

Residents of Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq said pro-regime committees in the camp have been running a network of drug trafficking.  Local sources said members of pro-regime militias have been involved in illicit drug trafficking. Drug

Palestinian Refugees Facing Dire Humanitarian Condition in Libya

Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to Libya have been grappling with squalid conditions due to the security turmoil and the frequent abductions and murders reported across the Libyan territories. So far, there exists no accurate statistics about Palestinians from

Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlShehabi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Hasan AlShehabi has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for eight consecutive years. Mohamed, born in 1981, was arrested at a checkpoint in Yarmouk Camp on July 10, 2013.  

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

Residents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, 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

Palestinian Families in Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp Denounce Water Dearth

Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian refugees in Rif Dimashq have set off alarm bells over the acute water crisis which has been ongoing for years across a number of residential neighborhoods, saying civilians have been forced to purchase

Situation of Palestinian Refugees in AlMuzeireeb Exacerbated by Lake Drought

Hundreds of Palestinian families sheltered in AlMuzeireeb town, south of Syria, have been grappling with an acute dearth in drinking water after the local lake–the sole water supplier for families in the area—has dried out as a result of the

Palestinian Refugees Rally in Stockholm over Israeli Escalations in Jerusalem

Thousands of Palestinian refugees from Syria have joined rallies held across European cities, including Stockholm, to voice their firm rejection of the surge in violence by Israeli forces in occupied Jerusalem. Across war-torn Syria, hundreds of Palestinian refugees sheltered in

Palestinian Refugees Threatened with Deportation from Denmark Launch Distress Calls

Danish authorities have given orders to a number of refugees from Syria to return to Damascus, to a home that no longer stands, in a neighbourhood destroyed by the war and often shut off to former residents.   “I do

Palestinian Refugee Ghassan AlBeiki Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime

Palestinian refugee Ghassan Ezzet AlBreiki has been secretly held in Syrian state prisons for the fifth consecutive year. A resident of AlMuzeireeb town, Ghassan was arrested by the government forces in Daraa on September 25, 2016. According to AGPS data

Palestinian Youth Subjected to Fraud in Syria Displacement Camp

A resident of AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, has received counterfeit money from an exchange party to whom he headed to exchange a sum of 300 USD. The sum was slated to be paid to Syria Central Bank in Aleppo to

Over 90% of Property in Yarmouk Camp Subjected to Theft

A poll conducted by AGPS about the reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp showed that civilian property and abandoned structures have been subjected to theft and burglary. 93.% of respondents said their property and houses were ransacked/stolen. However, they still want

Rally Held in Northern Syria in Solidarity with Jerusalem, Sheikh Jarrah

Dozens of Palestinians displaced from Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya north of Syria have joined protests held on Sunday in solidarity with residents of occupied east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah and worshipers at AlAqsa Mosque.  Palestinian refugees who joined

Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Mohamed Secretly Held in Syrian Prisons for 9th Year

The family of Palestinian refugee Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed, born in 1976, continues to appeal for information over their forcibly disappeared relative, who has been locked up in Syrian government jails since January 24, 2013. A resident of Yarmouk Camp, the

Situation of Palestinian Refugees Exacerbated by Rationalization of Economic Support

Association 302 to Defend Refugee Rights said the humanitarian condition of Palestinians of Syria in Lebanon will be severely affected by the rationalization of economic assistance. In a statement, Association 302 said the government’s economic rationalization measures are to be

Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Slam Water Company

Residents of Khan Eshieh camp have accused staff of the Water Company of favoritism and corruption, saying water supplies have been unevenly distributed across residential neighborhoods. Palestinian families taking refuge in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, said water has

Palestinian Activists Call For Holding Eid Prayers in Yarmouk Camp

Palestinian activists have called for holding Muslim prayers in congregation on the holy Eid Day in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. The activists posted calls on social media using the hashtag #Eid_prayers_in_our_camp. Palestinian families continue to call on the concerned

UNRWA Deputy Commissioner-General Calls For Increased Services For Palestine Refugees in Syria

During her first official visit to Syria from 24-28 April 2021, newly appointed UNRWA Deputy Commissioner-General, Leni Stenseth, met with Palestine refugees and inspected UNRWA installations in Syria.  She met with several Government officials, including Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari, Deputy

Turkey Grants Marriage Permits for Holders of Temporary Visas

The Turkish Migration Directorate issued on May 7 a new decision greenlighting marriage permits for holders of tourist visas and temporary protection cards known as “kimlik”. Marriage permits can be obtained through “E delvet” application. Recently, Palestinian refugees from Syria

UNRWA Transfers Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon

UNRWA in Lebanon said cash grants covering the months of April and May will be delivered to the Palestinians of Syria through Liban Post starting May 8. The concerned refugees will receive text messages from Liban Post determining the grant

UNRWA Starts Reconstruction Projects in Hindarat Camp

UNRWA has started clearing debris near AlZeib School and the Women’s Centre in Hindarat camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, north of Syria. The works make part of a UNRWA plan to reconstruct its premises in Palestinian refugee camps in

Displaced Families Push for Return to, Reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp

Palestinian families continue to call on the concerned authorities to allow them a safe return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, and to press ahead with reconstruction projects. In 2019, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Celebrate International Jerusalem Day

Hundreds of Palestinian refugees in Syria joined on Friday vigils held in displacement camps across the war-torn country to mark the International Jerusalem Day. The refugees chanted slogans and lifted banners confirming their unyielding commitment to their right to return

Palestinian Brothers Muhammad and Muayad Akawi Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime

Palestinian brothers Mohamed Saleh Akawi, born in 1982, and Muayad Salah Akawi, born in 1992, have gone missing since December 2013. Both of them were kidnapped by Syrian government troops deployed at AlBatikha checkpoint, set up on the access road

Palestinian Refugees in Syria’s Gilin Town Appeal for Oxygen Cylinders

Activists in Gilin town, in Deraa, south of Syria, have launched calls for securing oxygen cylinders to save coronavirus-stricken patients. Coronavirus cases have increasingly been recorded among Palestinians sheltered in Gilin town, south of Syria. Activists have denounced the absence

Lebanon Charity Provides Healthcare Services for Palestinians of Syria

Rahma Association for Relief and Development said Palestinian refugees will benefit from a healthcare assistance program to be launched in Lebanon. In a joint statement with UNRWA, AlRahma said it will provide assistance to patients who need surgical operations of

Palestinians from Syria in Jordan Push for Urgent Humanitarian Aid

Palestinian refugees in Jordan have called for including them in Himmat AlWatan Fund Program launched by the Jordanian government to assist vulnerable people who have been worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking with AGPS, activists said Palestinian refugees with

Thousands of Palestinian Refugees Can’t Go Back to Syria Due to Security Threats

Ten years into the Syrian conflict, thousands of Palestinian refugees continue to suffer protracted displacement after they fled the war-torn country to other destinations. The Syrian regime has forcibly displaced thousands of Palestinians and Syrians. Today, those who wish to

UNRWA Invites Applications for Syria Vacancies

UNRWA is seeking a long-term procurement assistant and a carpenter for its Syria office. The Agency invites applications through inspira.un.org. UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and mandated to provide assistance

Water Crisis ongoing in Deraa Refugee Camp

Water has repeatedly been cut off across residential neighborhoods in Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. The residents warned of the repercussions of the water crisis on their children’s health condition in light of the global propagation of

Resident of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian Refugees Commits Suicide

A Palestinian refugee born in 1997 committed suicide inside his house in Khan Eshieh camp. Local sources told AGPS that the refugee suffered psychological disorders as a result of his involvement in bloody shootouts alongside Syrian regime forces. He had

Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Denounce Delay in UN Aid Distribution

Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon have denounced delays in UNRWA cash aid delivery. Last week, UNRWA in Lebanon pledged to transfer cash grants to Palestinians of Syria at the earliest possible time in May and in USD or its

AGPS Publishes Poll about Reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp

AGPS has published a new report comprising the findings of an opinion poll about the reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp and the developments which occurred in the area after they Syrian government recaptured it. 264 people participated in the poll between

Palestinian Refugee Siraj Abu Reya Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th Year

Palestinian refugee Siraj Abu Reya has been secretly held in Syrian state-run prisons since 2014. Siraj, born in 1985, was arrested on January 05, 2014 in Ali AlWahsh neighborhood, in Hjeira town, south of Damascus as he attempted to leave

PLA Releases Captives following Presidential Amnesty

A number of conscripts held captive by the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) were freed after Syrian President Bashar Assad issued a decree Sunday granting amnesty and reducing sentences for several categories of crime committed before May 2. Eye-witnesses told AGPS

Violence against Students Reported in Northern Syria Displacement Camp

Displaced Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in Deir Ballout camp, in Efrin, north of Syria, said their children have been subjected to violent treatment at the local school. A father told AGPS that his child was heavily beaten by the

Over 20 Shops Rehabilitated in Yarmouk Camp

Shopkeepers in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, said they have started reconstructing their shops after they got permits to that end from local authorities. Activists told AGPS that over 20 commercial structures have been rehabilitated in Yarmouk at

Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Daily Fines in Jordan

Palestinian refugees who illegally entered Jordan holding Syrian travel documents said the Jordanian authorities impose a sum of a dinar and a half (over 2 USD) on every day spent in Jordan starting their entry date. In appeals emailed to

62 Migrants Intercepted, 29 Rescued by Turkish Coast Guard

62 migrants and two smugglers were intercepted by the Turkish authorities on May 3 as they tried to illegally leave the country through the Aegean coast. The migrants were transferred to the migration directorate in Izmir pending the necessary legal

AlSabina Camp for Palestinian Refugees Gripped With Chronic Power Outage

Palestinian families taking shelter in AlSabina refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the chronic power outages which often last for over 23 hours. Civilians said the power crisis has made life unbearable in the area and affected

Humanitarian Condition Exacerbated by Theft of Power/Water Installations in AlHusainiya Camp

Residents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said water pumps and electricity wires have been stolen by anonymous thieves to sell them at cheap prices in the poverty-stricken area. Property-theft and house burglary have been increasingly reported

UNRWA Renews Contract with Aleppo Hospitals

UNRWA has renewed its contracts with Faour Clinic and Martini Hospital for Surgical Operations in order to provide better healthcare services for Palestinian refugees north of Aleppo, including those sheltered in Handarat and AlNeirab camps.  

Palestinian Refugee Woman Earns PhD in Media with Honor

Palestinian woman from Syria Lin Issa has earned a PhD in media with a first-class honor from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, India. Lin had earned high scores at Damascus University before she got enrolled at the Indian university. She

Relief Items Distributed to Palestinians in Northern Syria Displacement Camps

The Palestine Commission for Relief and Development distributed food baskets to displaced Palestinian and Syrian families in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya camps, north of Syria. Palestinian refugees sheltered in Idlib, AlMuhammadiya Camp, and Deir Ballout Camp, in northern Syria, have

Palestinian Prisoners in Syria Excluded from Presidential Amnesty

Syrian President Bashar Assad issued a decree Sunday granting amnesty and reducing sentences for several categories of crime committed before May 2, state news agency SANA said. The Amnesty did not include thousands of Palestinian and Syrian prisoners held on

Syria Regime Imposes Charges on Vehicles in AlSayeda Zeinab Camp

The Syrian regime’s Fourth Division imposed taxes on vehicles entering AlSayeda Zeinab town and its Palestinian refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq province.  This comes after Syrian security forces recaptured checkpoints previously run by Shiite militias and removed sand barriers

Palestinians Condemn Latest EU Resolution Targeting Refugee Agency

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and other national factions have strongly condemned the language adopted by the European Parliament in its 2019 discharge resolution on European Union (EU) budget implementation. The EU claimed UNRWA teaches and disseminates hate speech and

18 Palestinian Journalists Killed in War-Torn Syria

AGPS has recorded the death of 18 Palestinian journalists in Syria and the secret detention of dozens more since the outburst of deadly hostilities in March 2011, among whom academics and volunteers. The causalities died while covering scenes on the

Relief Items Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in Syria

The Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad in cooperation with Muhjat AlQuds Association distributed on May 2 relief items to 600 families who were displaced from Yarmouk Camp to the adjacent Yalda town. Over 5,000 Palestinian refugees taking shelter south

Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Kasem Abdul Halim Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 10th Year

Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Kasem Abdul Halim has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the tenth consecutive year. Mahmoud was arrested by Syrian security forces in Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, in 2011. His condition and

Dutch Gov’t Strips Nationality from 6 Who Returned to Syria

The Dutch government stripped six Dutch-Moroccan dual citizens of their Netherlands nationality on allegations that they traveled to Syria to join Islamic extremist group ISIS or other terrorist groups.  The Council of State issued a ruling on Friday saying

Association of Displaced Palestinians Launched in Northern Syria

Palestinian activists have announced the launch of the Association of Displaced Palestinians in Northern Syria. In a statement emailed to AGPS, the association said it is an independent body made up of activists and humanitarian actors operating in Syria. The

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Suffer Harsh Working Conditions

More than ten years of bloody shootouts have severely affected the Syrian workforce and migrant workers in the war-torn country.   Palestinian refugees have been worst affected by the conflict; The majority have  lost their livelihoods and in the best

Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad Distributes Relief Items in Yarmouk Camp

The Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad distributed relief items to residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. 200 families benefited from the move. Representatives of the Popular Conference visited Fayez Halawah Clinic and the local bakery to assess

Activists Warn of Blackmail as Prisoners Get Transferred to Damascus Lock-Up

Activists have warned that the families of hundreds of Palestinian refugees secretly held in Syrian state jails have been blackmailed over their appeals for information following reports on the transfer of prisoners to Damascus central prison of Adra.  Over

Coronavirus Cases Reported among Palestinians in Gilin

Coronavirus cases have been increasingly recorded among Palestinians sheltered in Gilin town, south of Syria. Activists have denounced the absence of anti-coronavirus measures and the violation of precautionary protocols.  Palestinian refugees who have returned to Gilin town, in Daraa’s

Palestine Refugee Agency Disappointed by European Parliament's Latest Resolution

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said it was disappointed by the language adopted by the European Parliament in its 2019 discharge resolution on European Union (EU) budget implementation. In a

Family Appeals for Information over Fate of Missing Refugee in Turkey

The family of Palestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Ahmed Es’id has called upon the Turkish and Greek authorities along with the International Red Cross and other humanitarian institutions to work on disclosing Ahmed’s condition and whereabouts. Ahmed disappeared over two