Victims until today

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Manipulation of Aid Distribution

Residents of Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the manipulation of UNRWA aid distribution, saying staff have been secretly handing over aid items to their relatives and friends. Recently, UNRWA transferred food aid distribution to AlRama School, in Jaramana Camp

Activists Warn Yarmouk Residents against Attempts to Turn Their Property into Bargaining Chips

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

Palestinian Refugee Karam Afani Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 9th Year

Palestinian refugee Karam Ahmad Afani, aged 29, has been mysteriously locked up in Syrian state prisons since September 15, 2013. Karam, a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, was arrested in Qudsaya, in Rif Dimashq. AGPS

Palestinian Refugee Identifies Brother in Leaked Photos of Torture Victims in Syria

Palestinian refugee Firas Salim has identified his forcibly-disappeared brother Osama in a series of photos leaked by the so-called Caesar breakaway. Osama was arrested in February 2013. “We received no updates about Osama’s condition and whereabouts”, the brother told AGPS

Syrian Regime Toughens Military Grip on Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Residents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, have launched distress signals over the tough cordon imposed by the Syrian regime around the camp. The Syrian security forces continue to block civilians’ access out of and into the

Syria Comes on Bottom of Quality of Life Index

A report by the American magazine CEOWORLD gave its worst mark in terms of the quality of life to Syria, where war has been rotting the lives of its inhabitants for ten years now. Its capital, Damascus, is also considered

Palestinian Refugees Push for Reconstruction of Hindarat Camp

Activists and civilians sheltered in Handarat Camp, in Aleppo, have been appealing to all concerned parties to work on reconstructing civilian homes and facilities that have been reduced to rubble all the way through Syria’s ten-year conflict.  Left without

Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Bread Shortage

Residents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have sounded distress signals over the acute dearth in bread and the mistreatment they continue to face by local distributers.  Civilians have reportedly been offended by a retired military

Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon’s Ein AlHilweh Camp Call for Int’l Protection

Palestinian families sheltered in AlKifah School, in Ein AlHilweh refugee camp, south of Lebanon, have spoken out against the mistreatment and bullying they have been subjected to by a so-called “Tanous” from the Lebanese national forces. The residents said “Tanous”

Thousands of Palestinian Refugees Displaced from Aleppo Since Conflict Outbreak

The number of youths migrating from AlNeirab and Hindarat camps for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, has soared. Recently, several refugee families have made their way from the area to Turkey, in an attempt to reach

Palestinian Refugee Children Haunted by Destruction in Yarmouk Camp

Palestinian refugee children in Syria continue to walk past the debris of war everyday to reach their schools in nearby suburbs, enduring a scary journey that never ceases to remind them of the weight of displacement, hardship and the loss

Palestinian Academic Ahmad Jalil Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Ahmad Diab Jalil, aged 30, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups for the eighth year running. Ahmad, a student of Chemistry at Damascus University, was kidnapped by pro-government forces on June 25, 2013 at

Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Exacerbated by Scorching Temperature

Hundreds of Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in displacement camps in northern Syria continue to struggle for survival as they have been deprived of much-needed items and vital services, particularly healthcare, at a time when the novel coronavirus continues to

UNRWA Pushes For Facilitating Return of Yarmouk’s Displaced Families

UNRWA’s Director of Syria Operations Amnya Michael Ebye said efforts have been ongoing to facilitate the return of displaced Palestinian families to the refugee camps of Yarmouk, in Damascus, and Ein Tel, in Aleppo. In a meeting with Palestinian Ambassador

Syrian Regime Attacks Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees

An attack by the Syrian government forces targeted civilian houses in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Reporting from the area, an AGPS correspondent said Syrian forces deployed at checkpoints pitched around Deraa opened machinegun fire on houses

Palestinian Girl from Syria Garners High Scores in Germany

Palestinian student Fatma AlZahraa Mohamed Hasan Ghaben, born in 1998, joined the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, University of Dortmund, Germany, after she earned her high school certificate with an honor (15). Born to a Palestinian family from Haifa city, Fatma

UNRWA Establishes Aid Distribution Point at Jaramana Camp School

UNRWA transferred food aid distribution to AlRama School, in Jaramana Camp. A UNRWA staffer told AGPS that the old center did not make part of premises owned by the Agency but was rather rented from another party. The residents denounced

New Residential Apartments Built for Displaced Palestinians North of Syria

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Abdul Rahim, sheltered in AlBab city, in Aleppo’s outskirts, north of Syria, bought a land lot in order to build residential apartments to shelter dozens of displaced Palestinian families in northern Syria displacement camps. Local sources told

Palestinian Refugee Youths Fall Prey to Drug Consumption in War-Torn Syria

Palestinian refugee youths continue to struggle with the devastating impact of the eleven-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

Deraa Camp Families Appeal for Information over Forcibly Disappeared Relatives in Syria

Palestinian refugees sheltered in Deraa Camp, south of Syria, continue to urge the Syrian regime to release all prisoners and disclose the condition and whereabouts of victims of enforced disappearance and secret incarceration. As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to

Swedish Authorities to Reconsider Asylum Application by Palestinian Family from Syria

A Palestinian refugee called Salma said the Swedish Migration Department will reexamine her demand for humanitarian asylum which had been rejected some five years ago. Salma and her four children fled the ravaged Yarmouk Camp to Lebanon before they reached

Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Syria Gripped with Water Crisis

Palestinian refugees sheltered in AlHamam neighborhood in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to launch distress calls over the water blackout, which has been ongoing for weeks due to damaged water pipes. Civilians have found no other way to secure

Vigil Held in AlMuZeireeb over Cordon Imposed on Deraa

Dozens of Palestinians and Syrians sheltered in AlMuzeireeb town, in the southern Syrian province of Deraa, have joined a vigil held in protest of the blockade imposed by the Syrian security forces and their Russian allies around Deraa city, after

Palestinian Refugee Iyad Sweilam Forcibly Disappeared in Syria

Palestinian refugee Iyad Farouk Sweilam has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Iyad was arrested on March 23, 2012 by Syrian security forces at his house in AlKabon, in Rif Dimashq.   

Palestinian Families Urge Syrian Gov’t to Release Bodies of Torture Victims

The families of Palestinian refugees tortured to death in Syrian government dungeons have renewed calls to the Syrian government to release their relatives’ bodies so as to bury them in known cemeteries. The families held the Palestinian factions and the

Palestinian Engineer Wahdan AlRawashdha Secretly Held in Syrian State Prison for 7th Year

Palestinian engineer Wahdan Abdullah AlRawashdeh has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government prisons, where he has been locked up for over seven years running. Wahdan was kidnapped from his home in Jdeidat Artouz, in Rif Dimashq, on January

420 Members of PFLP-GC Pronounced Dead in Syria Conflict

AGPS has documented the death of hundreds of members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP – GC) as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces across war-torn Syrian, mostly in Yarmouk Camp. Sometime

UNRWA Seeks Cooperation with Syrian Authorities

UNRWA’s Director of Syria Operations met with the Minister of Local Administration and Environment Husain Makhlouf. The meeting comes as part of ongoing attempts by UNRWA to boost cooperation with the Syrian government in order to enhance vital services for

Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Denounce Apathy by Palestinian Actors in Syria

Residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have slammed the apathy maintained by Palestinian political factions regarding the dire humanitarian condition in the camp. In a poll conducted by AGPS, 77.3% of the respondents leveled heavy

Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Cordoned Off by Syrian Regime

Syrian security forces have tightened military grip around Deraa and its outskirts, south of Syria. Local sources told AGPS that all access roads to the city centre have been blocked except for the Sajneh road, where three military checkpoints have

UNRWA Delays Aid Delivery to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon

UNRWA delayed transfer of the June cash grants to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon. UNRWA’s Beirut Chief Nuha Hamoud said cash aid covering June and July will be transferred in July due to financial problems. Last month, UNRWA raised

Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Denounce Bread Shortage

Residents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have sounded distress signals over the acute dearth in bread. Hundreds of civilians continue to line up daily in long queues and under scorching heat outside of local ovens or

Syrian Authorities Ban Opening of Commercial Shops in Yarmouk Camp

The Syrian authorities continue to ban shopkeepers in Yarmouk Camp from reopening their shops. Palestinian refugees told AGPS that Syrian security forces have prevented shopkeepers from unlocking their stores and groceries to sell food items in order to provide for

Palestinian Refugee Missing in Damascus

Palestinian refugee Samir Mohamed Lafi, born in 1981, disappeared from AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, some ten days ago. His family continues to appeal for information over his condition and whereabouts.  

AGPS: Over 630 Palestinian Refugees Tortured to Death in Syrian Prisons

AGPS has recorded the death of at least 631 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government penitentiaries, among them minors and elderly people. Three victims were pronounced dead in early 2021. AGPS believes the number is far higher due to

10 Members of Palestinian Family Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime

Ten members of a Palestinian refugee family have been secretly incarcerated in Syrian government jails since June 16, 2013. AGPS identified the family members as: Mahira Mahmoud Amayri (born in 1964), Hadeel Mahmoud Amayri (born in 1987), Aseel Mahmoud Amayri

Coronavirus-Related Death Reported in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees

A Palestinian refugee succumbed to coronavirus on Tuesday in AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo. The victim is identified as Mohamed Mahmoud AlNatour, aged 72. A state of emergency had been declared a few months ago by medics in AlNeirab Camp for

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Appeal for Anti-Coronavirus Vaccine

Palestinian refugees in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, have called on the concerned authorities in Syria and UNRWA’s Health Department to provide elderly and sick people with anti-coronavirus vaccines.  Confirmed coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported in Palestinian

Following Pressure by Palestinian Refugees, Spokesman Appointed in I’zaz City

The opposition-run local council in northern Syrian has appointed a spokesman for Palestinian refugees in I’zaz city and its outskirts, north of Aleppo, in order to follow up on the refugees’ situation and broker their access to vital services, including

Dozens of Palestinian Refugees Displaced in/from Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp

The warfare in Syria has left thousands of Palestinian refugees homeless and forced thousands more to flee displacement camps set up across the war-torn country to other destinations. Residents of AlHusainiya Camp, which had come under heavy shelling and sustained

Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Denounce Delay of UN Aid Delivery

Displaced Palestinian refugees from Syria have denounced delays in the transfer of cash grants by UNRWA. The refugees said aid delivery has been delayed for the third time since the start of 2021. Cash grants are normally transferred between 15

Safety of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Jeopardized by Motorbikes

Residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp, 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 due to

Psychological Support Initiative Launched in Favor of Yarmouk Children

AlAmana Foundation held psychological support sessions for a number of children displaced from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The association pledged that every child in the camp will benefit from the psychological assistance program. The warfare in

187 Palestinian Residents of Hums Camp Forcibly Disappeared in Syria

AGPS has documented the secret incarceration of 187 Palestinian refugees, including 10 women, taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp, in Hums, in Syria’s state run dungeons since the outburst of the bloody conflict. Field reporters believe the real numbers to be

Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over Forced Military Conscription South of Syria

Scores of Palestinian refugees sheltered south of Syria have sounded distress signals over arbitrary manhunts and security sweeps by the Syrian regime which they said might be a prelude for forced military conscription.  The refugees said security forces removed

UNRWA Staff in AlNeirab Camp Receive Vaccine Doses

UNRWA clinic in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, started on Monday providing anti-coronavirus vaccines to staff members and their relatives aged 18 and above. Scores of staffers rejected the vaccine for fear of unexpected side effects.

UNRWA Director in Syria Meets with Damascus Governor

UNRWA’s Director of Syria Operations Michael Amanya met on Monday with Damascus Governor Adel Aleibi to discuss the humanitarian situation and assess efforts to secure humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable families. AlAleibi said the Governorate has been doing its

Palestinian Refugees in Sehnya Town Facing Dire Conditions

Some 1,500 Palestinian refugee families who fled southern Damascus to Sehnaya and AlAshrafiya, in Rif Dimashq, continue to struggle with abject living conditions. The first Palestinian exodus to the area saw the day in July 2012. In December, a

15 PLA Fighters Pronounced Dead following Break-Away from Pro-Gov’t Forces

15 members of the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) were pronounced dead after they broke away from the battalion. Several others were tortured to death in Syrian government jails. The list includes Lieutenant Iyas Naimi, who died under shelling in Yarmouk

AGPS Calls for Immediate Release of Palestinian Prisoners from Syrian Jails

As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to grip the Middle East and the world, AGPS has called on the Syrian government to free all Palestinians and Syrians held behind prison bars. AGPS is deeply concerned over an unabated outbreak of

UN blacklists Syrian Government for Violations against Children

On Friday, UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, included the Syrian Army on the blacklist of countries and groups violating the rights of children in conflict areas. In addition to Syrian government forces, the UN also blacklisted Myanmar army and Houthi

Sister of Forcibly-Disappeared Palestinian Refugee in Syria Appeals for Information

A Palestinian refugee has called upon the Syrian authorities and international human rights organizations to work on disclosing the condition and whereabouts of her brother Abdul Karim Jamal Abu Hashish, forcibly disappeared by the Syrian regime for the eighth year

Situation of Palestinian Refugees in T’Seil Town Exacerbated by Absence of UN Premises

Palestinian refugees taking shelter in T’seil town, in the southern Syrian province of Daraa, continue to launch cries for help over the exacerbated humanitarian condition they have been enduring.  The situation is made worse by the absence of UNRWA

Residents of Yarmouk Camp Long For Reconstruction Permits by Syrian Authorities

UNRWA has expressed its readiness to reconstruct its destroyed premises in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Palestinian Ambassador Samir AlRefai also said, during his meeting with UNRWA’s Director of Syria Operations Michael Amanya, that the rubble-clearance committee

AGPS: Thousands of Palestinian Refugees Displaced in/from Syria

In a report released on the International Refugees’ Day, marked annually on June 20, AGPS said thousands of Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have been displaced from their houses and refugee camps. Heavy shelling on the displacement camps of Yarmouk, Khan

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 eight consecutive years. Abdul Muhaymen was arrested in late 2013 over terror allegations. Activists said he had been spotted

Residents of AlHusainiya Camp Lash Out at Syrian Authorities over Water Crisis

Residents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have lashed out at the local municipality for increasing the price of water tanks of 1000 liters to 3,500 Syrian pounds and 20 liters of potable water to 300

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

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 seashore on way

76% of Yarmouk Camp Residents Unable to Reconstruct Their Destroyed Houses

A poll conducted by AGPS has revealed that 72% of Yarmouk Camp residents cannot reconstruct their destroyed houses and property. 23.1% said they need funds; Only 4.9% said they can carry out reconstruction works on their own. 79

Palestinian Refugee Reveals Details of Extra-Judicial Execution of His Child by Syrian Regime

The father of the Palestinian infant Mohamed Udai Dhia Hamad, aged one year and two months, said his son was subjected to field execution by 16 pro-regime gunmen in Syria. According to the father, so-called “popular committees” affiliated with the

Palestinian Refugee Anwar AlBahri Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 9th Year

Palestinian refugee Anwar AlBahri has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 9th consecutive year. Anwar, born in 1977, was arrested on July 27, 2012 after Syrian security forces raided Deraa National Hospital. 

Gaza Ministry Includes Palestinians from Syria in Aid Handouts

The Follow-Up Committee of Palestinian refugees who returned from Syria to Gaza said the Social Development Ministry included the returnees on lists of food aid, Qatari grants, and other types of aid allotted to the ministry. This came in a

Water Crisis Ongoing in Khan Eshieh Camp

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

Yarmouk’s Displaced Families Level Heavy Criticism at Damascus Governorate

Merchants and families displaced from Yarmouk Camp slammed Damascus Governorate and the member of its executive office Samir AlJazaerli for hindering projects seeking to reconstruct ravaged houses and destroyed infrastructure. The residents warned of attempts by the Governorate to implement

UNRWA: Thousands of Palestinian Refugee Children Bear Brunt of War in Syria

The psychological effects of the prolonged Syrian conflict have been devastating, especially for vulnerable Palestine refugee children, said the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The seven-year conflict in Syria has left

Surgery Unit Opened Up in Syria’s Jaffa Hospital

Palestine’s Ambassador in Damascus Dr. Samir AlRefai inaugurated on Thursday June 17 the surgery unit at the newly-rehabilitated Jaffa Clinic. Located in AlMezzeh town, in Damascus, Jaffa Hospital was founded in 1970 to provide healthcare services to injured Palestinians. 

Palestinian Refugees Denounce Bread Crisis in Khan Eshieh Camp

Palestinian refugees sheltered in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, have called on the Syrian authorities to control bread distribution in order to avoid overcrowding outside of local bakeries. The residents said military officers who show up in the area

Yarmouk Camp Residents Push for Urgent Reconstruction

Residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, who received permits to return to their houses and retrieve their property called on Damascus Governorate to remove debris from residential alleyways and greenlight reconstruction projects. Residents of Deir Yassin

15 Palestinian Refugees Coming from Europe, Neighboring Countries Arrested in Syria

Over 15 Palestinian refugees were arrested by Syrian forces on their way back from neighboring countries and European destinations. The list includes 13 returnees from Lebanon. One refugee returned from Sweden and another from The Netherlands. On October 12, 2020

Council of Ministers Pledges to Follow Up on Situation of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza

The Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians from Syria in Gaza met with representatives of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers in Gaza to discuss the situation of Palestinian refugees who returned from Syria to the besieged enclave. The Council

UNRWA Starts School Registration

UNRWA’s Education Programme announced the launch of classroom registration for elementary school children (1st grade) for those born in 2014 – 2015 and January 2016. Registration will be accepted from June 1st to 30th. Registration for 10th grade students will

Palestinian Students Denounce Steep Transportation Fees at Syria Displacement Camp

Students and parents at AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, appealed to the concerned authorities to take urgent action in response to uncontrolled transportation charges and manipulation of fuel supplies. The residents called on the concerned authorities to secure

Missing Palestinian Refugee Child Found in Syria

Palestinian child Yousef Hafedh Mutleq, born in 2007 and raised in Deraa refugee camp, south of Syria, was found a couple of days after he had gone missing in Gilin town, in Deraa’s western outskirts.  333 Palestinian refugees from

Palestinian Refugee Missing for 20th Day in Lebanon

Palestinian refugee Wisam Samir Mahmoud, who fled war-torn Syria to Lebanon’s AlBas camp, disappeared some 20 days ago on his way to AlBadawi refugee camp, north of Lebanon. Wisam was born in 1992 and raised in Syria’s AlSayeda Zeinab Camp

Internet Network Inoperative in AlNeirab Refugee Camp

Palestinian refugees sheltered in Aleppo and AlNeirab Camp in Syria said the ADSL network has gone out of operation due to a power blackout inflicted by a short circuit. AlNeirab camp is the largest official camp in Syria and is

Palestinian Poet Wins 3rd Place at Arab Poetry Criticism Competition

Palestinian poet and researcher Dr. Yousef Hateini, raised in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, won the third prize of the Sharjah contest for Arabic Poetry Criticism.  Yousef’s work tackled the narrative techniques in contemporary Arabic poetry. Moroccan researcher Rachid Idrissi won

UNRWA Opens Up Vacancies in Syria

UNRWA is seeking a long-term Deputy Chief Health Program, a Head Health Centre, and a Practical Nurse for its Syria office. The Agency invites applications through inspira.un.org. The deadline is June 26, 2021. UNRWA is a United Nations

Another Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death by Syrian Regime

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ibrahim Kamal, from AlAyedeen Camp, in Hums, died under torture in Syrian government prisons, where he had been held for years. AGPS has documented the death of 620 Palestinian refugees in Syria’s state run penal complexes since

1,458 Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Camp Die of War-Related Incidents in Syria

1,458 Palestinians sheltered in Yarmouk camp were killed in the raging Syrian warfare, 496 among whom died under shelling rocking the camp while the blockade and medical neglect took away the lives of 208 Palestinian refugees. 237 refugees were

UNRWA Launches Vocational Training Session in Deraa Camp

UNRWA will hold vocational training courses in building construction. The Agency said it will rehabilitate Tiberias School, the Women’s Centre, and the water and sanitation networks. Applications for joining the course will be accepted between June 7 – 14 for

Palestinians in T’seil Town Raise Concerns over Unexploded War Ordnance

Landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which are particularly unpredictable and difficult to detect, continue to put millions of people, including Palestine refugees, at risk. Palestinian refugees taking shelter in T’seil town, west of the southern

Injuries Reported as Fires Break Out in AlNeirab Camp

A number of Palestinian refugees in AlNeirab Camp, north of Aleppo, sustained injuries after fires broke out at AlZahira Restaurant in the camp due to a gas leak. Material damage was also reported.  

Residents of Jaramana Camp Denounce Bread Crisis

Residents of Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees said they continue to line up for hours under the scorching summer beams to receive bread. Civilians also denounced manipulation of prices and supplies and appealed for urgent action by the concerned authorities

AGPS: Child Labor Rates Soaring among Palestinian Refugee Children in Syria

The conflict and humanitarian crisis in Syria are pushing an ever increasing number of children, including Palestinian refugees, into exploitation in the labour market. Scores of children continue to toil for long hours with little pay, often in extremely hazardous

Trash Mounds Piled Up in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Civilians taking shelter in Syria’s AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have voiced deep concern over the health hazards inflicted by the trash mounds piled up across residential alleyways and the standing wastewater flooding the main access roads

Project to Install Solar Panels Finalized in Yarmouk Camp

The Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad finalized a project to install solar panels in Yarmouk Camp. Displaced Palestinian families wishing to return to their homes in Yarmouk Camp continue to denounce the complicated red tape slapped by the Syrian authorities

Palestinian Doctor Launches Bi-Lingual Magazine

Palestinian doctor from Syria Osama Shaheen, taking refuge in Norway, launched a cultural magazine both in the Arabic and Norwegian languages. Osama said the magazine will stand as a bridge connecting the Arabic and Norwegian cultures and help solve linguistic

Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians from Syria Reactivated in Lebanon

Fatah Movement rehabilitated the Follow-Up Committee of Displaced Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon. This came in a meeting between a delegation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the committee’s representatives at the Palestine Embassy in Beirut. The Follow-Up Committee

Palestinian Refugee Arrested in Jaramana Camp

Syrian security forces arrested on June 12 Palestinian refugee Reyad Shahada after they stormed his family house in AlQeitiya neighborhood, in Jaramana Camp. AGPS could not identify the reasons behind the arrest. At the same time, Palestinian refugee Hashem Abu

Follow-Up Committee Urges Gaza’s Returnees from Syria to Update Personal Information

The Follow-Up Committee of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Gaza has called upon Palestinian returnees from Syria to update their personal records, particularly those whose rental grants have been suspended since June 2018 and those who receive aid every three

Reconstruction Works ongoing South of Damascus

Efforts have been ongoing by Damascus Governorate to reconstruct the infrastructure in AlHajar AlAswad, near Yarmouk Camp, where hundreds of displaced Palestinian families have sought shelter. Damascus Governorate said that over 70% of infrastructure has been rehabilitated in the nearby

UNRWA Pledges Rehabilitation of Deraa Camp

UNRWA and the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) promised to facilitate the return of displaced families to Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, and to rehabilitate the infrastructure and vital facilities. This came in a meeting

Palestinian Refugee Nidal Kasem Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Nidal Haithem Kasem has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Nidal, born in 1995 and raised in Syria’s Hama refugee camp, was arrested on September 09, 2013 near the Lebanese borders. AGPS has

Palestinian Refugee Tortured to Death in Syrian Prisons

Palestinian refugee “Mahmoud K” died under torture in Syrian prisons, where he has been held for nearly seven years. His family who spoke to AGPS on condition of anonymity over retaliation concerns, mourned his death which they described as another

Swedish Delegation Shows Up in Burj AlBarajneh Camp

A Swedish delegation toured Burj AlBarajneh refugee camp during a visit made on June 10. The delegation took note of the dire situation in the camp, where Palestinian refugees have been grappling with the impact of the socio-economic crisis in

Palestinian Refugees to Join Protest in Sweden over New Migration Policy

CSOs in Sweden have called on Palestinian refugees who have been denied asylum to join a rally to be held between June 24 – 28 outside of the headquarters of the UNHCR. Refugees and asylum-seekers who arrived in Sweden hoping

Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Coronavirus in Syria Displacement Camp

Palestinian refugee Rafe’ Shahada, from AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, has died of the novel coronavirus.  Confirmed coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported in AlNeirab refugee camp in Aleppo, at a time when residents have been launching

Palestinians from Syria Denounce Incitement at Lebanon Refugee Camp

Tension has been running high in AlBadawi Camp for Palestinian refugees, north of Lebanon, following the calls launched by preacher Ziad Abdul Ghani to increase house rents for Palestinian refugees. Palestinian refugees said such calls amount to an act of

Palestinian Refugee from Syria Appeals for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance in Turkey

A Palestinian refugee called Omar and displaced from Syria’s Yarmouk Camp to Turkey has appealed to the international humanitarian and human rights institutions to help him secure treatment charges. Omar suffered from retinal detachment--an emergency situation in which a thin

US to Aid UNWRA on Condition of New Curriculum

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that the Biden administration’s renewal of funding for UNRWA is conditional on anti-Israel and anti-Jewish education reform on Tuesday. “We’re also determined that UNRWA pursue very necessary reforms in terms of some of

Palestinian Refugee Maher Barghouth Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 9th Year

Palestinian refugee Maher Abdul Hafidh Barghouth has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 9th consecutive year. Maher, born in 1981, was arrested in September 2012 on the access road between Yarmouk Camp and AlZahira neighborhood.   

Cemetery at Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Ravaged

Residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp slammed the negligence maintained by the local authorities regarding the condition of  the Shuhadaa Cemetery. The residents said no cleansing campaigns or maintenance works have been spotted in the area.  

Red Cross Delegation Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp

An international Red Cross delegation toured Yarmouk Camp and inspected the condition of the local infrastructure. Muhjat AlQuds Foundation supervising a project to install solar panels in Yarmouk Camp called on the concerned human rights and humanitarian institution to join

2 Residents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Injured at Gov’t Checkpoint in Syria

Two Palestinian young men from Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, were injured with Israeli bullet fire as they crossed a government-run checkpoint pitched near the camp. Ahmad Abu Zard sustained serious injuries in his jaw and was

Greece Designates Turkey as “Safe” for Migrants from Syria

Greece aims to send back asylum seekers from Somalia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria and Bangladesh who arrive from Turkey. The government says they are not in danger in Turkey and have no need of protection in Europe. In a joint statement

Over 3,000 Documentary Reports Issued by AGPS

AGPS has released 3,253 daily reports documenting the situation of Palestinian refugees across war-torn Syria. The reports are available on the group’s website both in English and Arabic: www.actionpal.org.uk. Other materials, including videos, live snapshots, statistics

Palestinian Refugees in AlRashidiya Camp Denounce Uncontrolled Weapon Possession

Dozens of displaced Palestinian families sheltered in AlRashidiya camp, in the southern Lebanese city of Sur, have launched cries for help over the security mayhem rocking the area due to the uncontrolled circulation of weapons and frequent clashes. On Sunday

Palestinians of Syria Denounce Delay of UN Aid Delivery

Palestinian refugees in Syria (PRS) have denounced delays in aid delivery by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Speaking with AGPS, a Palestinian refugee said UNRWA’s cash assistance represents a lifeline for

Palestinian Refugees Stranded in Thailand Push for Urgent Humanitarian Action

AGPS continues to sound alarm bells over the deteriorating humanitarian condition endured by dozens of Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria to the Kingdom of Thailand. The refugees risk to be forcibly sent back to Syria or tossed into Thai

Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians of Syria in Gaza Calls for Vigil Outside of UNRWA Office

A vigil is slated to be held on Wednesday by the Follow-Up Committee of Palestinians of Syria in Gaza to push for urgent humanitarian assistance by UNRWA. Some 150 Palestinian refugee families from Syria who returned to the blockaded Gaza

Qatar Fund For Development Continues to Support Palestinian Refugees in Syria

The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has contributed US$ 5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support of its health programme in Syria.  UNRWA said in a

Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at Syria Displacement Camp

Residents of AlSabina Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have spoken out against the mistreatment they have been subjected to by staff members at the UNRWA-run clinic. Elderly patients and women who showed up at the facility have been made to line

Syrian Regime Pledges Rehabilitation of Yarmouk Camp, Residents Appeal for Action

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in Syria, Bashar Al-Jaafari, said that instructions were issued by the Syrian President to immediately implement practical steps to smooth the return of Palestinian refugees to Yarmouk Camp. This came during a meeting

Palestinian Refugee Behind Syria Prison Bars Appeals for Release

A newly-released prisoner in Syria quoted Palestinian refugee Basel Mohamed Ali AlShehabi as appealing to the international human rights institutions to pressurize the Syrian regime to release him from prison. Basel reportedly asked the ex-prisoner to reach out to his

Palestinian Refugee Tarek AlMesri Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Tareq AlMesri, raised in Jaramana Camp, in Rif Dimashq, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the 8th consecutive year.  Tareq was arrested on April 11, 2013 by the Popular Front for the Liberation of

Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Syria Gripped with Water Crisis

Palestinian refugees sheltered in Omar Ibn AlKhattab neighborhood and near the local market in Jaramana Camp for Palestinian refugees continue to launch distress calls over the water blackout, which has been ongoing for weeks. Civilians have found no other way

Transportation Crisis Rocks AlAyedeen Camp in Hama

Residents of AlAyedeen camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hama, continue to appeal to the concerned authorities to secure transportation means to give them daily lifts to their destinations and workplaces. Students, workers, and sick people have denounced the overcrowding and

Displaced Palestinian Families Call 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 Refugee Succumbs to Coronavirus in Syria Displacement Camp

A Palestinian refugee has died of coronavirus in AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. The victim is Ezzat Abu Harash, in his 60s. So far, 16 Palestinian refugees have succumbed to the deadly virus in the camp

Palestinian Families in AlSayeda Zeinab Appeal for Garbage Clearance

Residents of AlSayeda Zeinab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have voiced deep concern over the health hazards inflicted by the trash mounds piled up across residential alleyways and the standing wastewater flooding the main access roads. The residents

Cash-Strapped Palestinian Refugee in Need of Urgent Treatment

Palestinian refugee Abdullah Mer’i Mohamed, sheltered in a displacement camp set up in northern Syria, has been left without treatment. Abdullah has appealed to the concerned humanitarian institutions to help him secure a sum of 5 million Syrian pounds to

Egypt Suspends Healthcare Services for Palestinians of Syria

Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria have been denied access to healthcare services in Egypt. Reporting from Cairo, an AGPS correspondent said services provided by UNRWA and the Egyptian Red Crescent have been suspended. Such services include surgeries at Mustafa

Palestinian Refugee Maher Msheinash Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Maher Abdul Rahim Msheinash has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Maher, born in 1986, was arrested on October 15, 2013 in Damascus as he boarded his Saipa 2006 car. He is

Activists: Palestinian Ambassador Should Make Serious Efforts to Push For Release of Syria Prisoners

Palestinian activists and families have called on the new Palestinian ambassador to Syria Samir AlRefai to assume his duties regarding over 1,800 Palestinian refugees incarcerated in the war-torn country. In appeals emailed to AGPS, prisoners’ families slammed the Palestinian

Palestinian from Syria Wins Best Sports Staff Award in Sweden

Palestinian refugee Osama Kasem and his four-member team won the best sports staff award as part of the “staff i motion” competition held in Helsingborg to evaluate the performance of sports employees across Swedish municipalities. More than 450 teams from

248 Palestinian Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Fall Prey to Enforced Disappearance in Syrian Jails

Some 248 Palestinian residents of Khan Eshieh Camp, in Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, among them women and children, have been secretly held in Syrian government jails. The detainees’ fates and whereabouts have been shrouded in mystery. AGPS documented the death

Palestinians Struggling for Survival in Northern Syria Displacement Camps

Palestinian refugees sheltered in displacement camps in northern Syria have been enduring a tragic situation. Most of them have been crammed in poorly-equipped tents and denied their rights to vital services. Hundreds of Palestinian families have been struggling for survival

Palestinian Refugees from Syria Subjected to Multiple Hardships in Blockaded Gaza

Palestinian refugee families from Syria who returned to the blockaded Gaza Strip have been facing an abject humanitarian situation in the Israeli-blockaded enclave. The refugees say they have been deprived of humanitarian assistance by UNRWA and the Palestine Liberation Organization

Palestinian Refugees in/from Syria Facing Squalid Humanitarian Condition

After more than ten years of conflict, Palestinian refugees who remained in Syria or who fled the war-torn country to Lebanon, Jordan, Gaza, Turkey, Egypt, and Thailand, among other destinations are identified as the world’s most vulnerable groups. The outburst

Initiative Launched in Syria to Transfer Students to Examination Centers

The Palestine Youth Association launched an initiative to transfer BA students in Palestinian refugee camps in Syria to their examination centres. As part of the move, dozens of students from the displacement camps of Khan Eshieh, AlHusainiya, AlSayeda Zeinab, and

Palestinian Refugees in Sweden Launch Qr-Kod Program to Speak Up for Palestinian Cause

Activists, including Palestinian refugees from Syria embarked on a so-called “Qr-Kod” initiative aiming to advocate for the Palestinian cause in Sweden. Palestinian student from Syria Ahmad AlAsmar, who fled Khan Eshieh camp to Stockholm, where he studies programming, said the

Palestinian Refugee Milad Kasas Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Milad Mohamed Kasas has been secretly held in Syria government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Mohamed, born in 1980, was arrested by Syrian security forces in January 2013 in Deraa, south of Syria. His condition and whereabouts

Cash-Strapped Palestinian Child Denied Medical Treatment in Turkey

The family of Palestinian child Mohamed AlAbtah has appealed to all concerned bodies to help them secure a much-needed cerebral shunt to save their child’s life after his old shunt broke down. The family fled war-torn Syria to Turkey, where

252 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn Syria

In statistics released on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, AGPS said it has recorded the death of 252 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria. The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is a United

Turkey Rescues 74 Asylum Seekers Pushed Back from Greece

Turkey on Monday rescued 74 asylum seekers in the Aegean Sea after they were pushed back by the Greek coastal authorities into Turkish territorial waters, a security official said. A total of 42 asylum seekers were rescued from rubber boats

Food Baskets Distributed to Displaced Palestinian Families in Yarmouk

UNRWA, in cooperation with the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) distributed on June 3 food baskets to vulnerable families in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. Mounds of debris continue to be spotted everywhere across the

Palestinian Refugee Mootaz Baker Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime

The family of Palestinian refugee Mootaz Mohamed Baker, a resident of AlAyedeen Camp in Hums, continues to appeal for information over their son’s condition and whereabouts. Baker, born in 1978, was kidnapped by the Syrian government forces on January 9

Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Succumbs to Coronavirus

Palestinian refugee Ghazi Hasan, from AlNeirab Camp, in Aleppo, has died of coronavirus. Over recent days, three residents of the camp tested positive for the virus, including two elderly people. One of them is in a critical condition. A UNRWA

AGPS Launches New Project to Document Stories of Palestinians of Syria

AGPS has launched a new project entitled “A Story from the Camp” which seeks to document and publish written and audio testimonies from Palestinian refugee camps in Syria. The stories will narrate the situation of Palestinian refugees all the way

Vigils Held Outside of Danish Parliament over Deportation Orders

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Danish parliament in Copenhagen to protest against the government’s plans to repatriate refugees who come from Syria around the capital Damascus. Last week, thousands of protesters also turned up for demonstrations and protests in

Palestinian Director Mohamed Khamis Awarded for His Film “Exit Visa”

Palestinian director Mohammed Khamis was granted the World Distribution Award as the best director for his film “Exit Visa”, a new feature film that depicts the suffering of the Palestinian family and their lives under the shadow of war and

Palestinian Student Ramez Hamdan Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Regime

Palestinian refugee Ramez Hamdan has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for over seven years. Ramez, born in 1992, was arrested at the Faculty of Pharmacy at Damascus University on December 13, 2013.   

Palestinian Refugees Raise Concern over Security Turmoil in Deraa

Tension has been running high in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees after Syrian security forces closed off access roads to and around the area. At the same time, an explosive device went off on Sunday, resulting in material damage. Recently

Syrian Plan to Rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp Sparks further Controversy

Questions have been raised about the controversial master plan issued by Damascus Governorate to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. This came at a seminar held by the General Company for Engineering Studies on 25/5/2021, tackling the

Palestinian Refugee Child Wins Chess Contest in Netherlands

Palestinian child from Syria Besher Hasan Mousa, 6, won the first seat as part of a chess competition held in The Netherlands.  Besher’s family fled Syria’s Jaramana refugee camp five years ago. They disembarked in The Netherlands after they

Solar Lighting Devices to Be Installed in Yarmouk Camp

Muhjat AlQuds Foundation, in cooperation with the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, has finalized preparations for an initiative aiming to rehabilitate lighting across Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus. The drive will see solar energy panels installed across

UNRWA Renews Contracts with Aleppo Hospitals

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

UNRWA Committee Assesses Damage in Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees

A UNRWA committee has entered Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Deraa, south of Syria, to assess the damage wrought on the Agency’s premises in the Syrian warfare pending their reconstruction. Residents of Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of

Insect-Staffed Bread Sold in AlNeirab Camp for Palestine Refugees

Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, continue to denounce the poor-quality bread sold in the area, saying worms and insects have been spotted inside bread loafs. In live photos circulated on social media network Facebook, insects and

Palestinian Refugee Assassinated South of Syria

Palestinian refugee Fuad Ali AlTilawi was assassinated in AlMuzeireeb town, in the southern Syrian province of Deraa. Fuad, a street vendor, was fatally shot by anonymous gunmen. He had fought alongside Syrian opposition forces. AGPS has documented the death of