Victims until today

Displaced Palestinian Families Receive Meat Aid

The Palestinians of Syria Commission for Relief and Development said thousands of displaced Palestinian and Syrian families sheltered in northern Syria will be receiving meat as part of donations made by charities and Palestinians living abroad. Over 600 Palestinian families

France Supports UNRWA with 20 Million Euros

The Government of France has disbursed EUR 6 million contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) this July, bringing its total contribution for 2020 to EUR 20 million. UNRWA said

Palestinians in Syria Displacement Camp Left with Bread for 3rd Day

A number of Palestinian families sheltered in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been striving to fetch bread loaves as the sole bakery in the area has gone out of operation for the third day running

Displaced Palestinian Families Enduring Squalid Conditions in Lebanon

Association 302 for Defense of Refugee Rights said eight Palestinian families displaced from Syria have been enduring a squalid humanitarian condition in AlRahman shelter in Lebanon’s central AlBekaa region. Association 302 met with a ten-member family sheltered in a canvas

Syrian Regime Prevents Civilians from Visiting Yarmouk Camp Cemetery

A number of Yarmouk residents told AGPS that Syrian security forces prevented them from reaching the old cemetery in the camp to visit their relatives’ tombs during Eid AlAdha. Syrian security forces deployed at a checkpoint pitched near the main

Palestinian Camps in Syria Deprived of Eid Festivity

Photos circulated on social media networks show Palestinian refugee camps as being evacuated. The majority of Palestinian families have fled their houses and shelters for fear of being killed in the bloody shootouts. A Palestinian refugee from Yarmouk Camp said

Displaced Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Spend Eid in Dire Conditions

Hundreds of Palestinian and Syrian families who have been forcibly deported to northern Syria have been grappling with an abject humanitarian situation as most of them have been taking cover in underequipped tents and denied access to vital facilities and

On Holy Eid, Palestinian Refugees Enduring Squalid Conditions in Syria

As the holy Eid AlAdha (festival of sacrifice) has been celebrated by Muslims across the globe, Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria have been deprived of the joy ordinarily sparked by such an occasion. In a place where vital facilities and

AGPS Calls on Palestinian Families to Report Cases of Enforced Disappearance, Torture in Syria

AGPS calls on Palestinian families to register the names of their relatives who have been detained, missing, or killed in war-torn Syria on the group’s official website. Families wishing to report any authentic pieces of information regarding a missing, detained

1,458 Palestinian Residents of Yarmouk Camp Killed in Syrian Warfare

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

Palestinians from Syria in Denmark Facing Ambivalent Fate

Some 2,200 Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) who have reached Denmark from 2012 to 2020 have been facing a precarious condition in the Nordic country. 90% of PRS in the country are refugees who fled Yarmouk Camp. 10% are

Palestinian Refugees Call for Increase of UNRWA Aid

UNRWA provides assistance to over 438,000 registered Palestinian refugees in Syria. Some 13,500 others remain in hard-to-reach or inaccessible zones in northern Syria. The assistance includes cash and in-kind items. Throughout the conflict, the Agency endeavored to protect

Fears Mount as Dozens of Palestinian Refugees in Syria Contract Coronavirus

An AGPS reporter said dozens of confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded among the Palestinian refugee community in Syria, including a couple living in Berzeh town and a four-member family living in Rukn AlDeen neighborhood, in Damascus. The list of

Palestinian mother and Her 2 Daughters Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th Year

Palestinian refugee Fidaa Atiyeh Ajaj and her daughters Aya Mohamed Khalil and Israa Mohamed Khalil have been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Sometime earlier, an ex-detainee released from Syrian lock-ups said that the woman

UNRWA Advisory Commission Warns of “Worst Scenario” in Palestinian Displacement Camps due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Representatives of Arab states hosting Palestinian refugees have warned of the “worst scenarios” in Palestinian refugee camps in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic, at a time when hundreds of cases have been reported in those camps. This came in

Palestinians from Syria Hold Vigil Outside of Swedish Embassy in Beirut

Dozens of Palestinian refugees from Syria rallied outside of the Swedish embassy in Beirut to push for humanitarian asylum in the Nordic kingdom. The refugees lifted banners saying they cannot return to their destroyed homes in Syria, urging Sweden to

Calls Launched for International Drive to Cancel Yarmouk’s New Reconstruction Plan

Palestinian activists have called on the international community and concerned legal bodies to pressurize the Syrian government to withdraw the new plan issued by Damascus Governorate to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. Lawyers and human rights activists

56 Palestinian Residents of AlSabina Camp Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Jails

56 Palestinians taking refuge in AlSabina Camp, among them two women, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syria’s state dungeons. AGPS kept record of the death of 620 Palestinian refugees under torture in Syrian government penitentiaries. AGPS has documented the

Palestinian Refugees with Special Needs Facing High Marginalization in Syria

Displaced Palestinian refugees with special needs have been gripped with dire conditions in camps and shelters across the Syrian territories. The situation of dozens of children with disabilities has gone far worse after they lost their parents in the bloody

Suspected COVID-19 Infections Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria

Six suspected cases of novel coronavirus have been recorded in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. The suspected cases have been home-quarantined and kept under observation to curtail a propagation of the lethal disease in the displacement camp. An

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

AGPS Issues Report about Yarmouk’s New Reconstruction Plan

A recent report issued by AGPS under the title “Yarmouk Camp: What’s Behind the New Reconstruction Plan” has spotlighted the projected impact of the new master plan issued by Damascus Governorate on June 06, 2020 to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp. The

Palestinian Refugee Wins Aleppo Bodybuilding Championship

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Abu Khaled has won the first place in the bodybuilding championship (2nd division) held at AlHamdaniya sports hall in Aleppo. 18 contestants (70 kgm) showed up at the competition. Mohamed, from AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, had won

Turkey Rescues 929 Asylum Seekers in Aegean

The Turkish Coast Guard rescued more than 900 asylum seekers in the recent month who were pushed back by the Greek Coast Guard into Turkish territorial waters in the Aegean. Asylum seekers were seeking to cross to Europe with rubber

Palestinian Refugees Facing Ambivalent Fate in Greece

Palestinian refugees and other migrants have been subjected to a dire humanitarian situation in migrant camps and other substandard facilities set up in Greece, most of them vastly overcrowded, unhygienic and violence-prone. Over recent months, Greece’s refugee camps have been

Palestinian Actor Contracts Coronavirus in Syria

Palestinian actor Ahmed Rafe’ has contracted coronavirus in Syria, a source inside Assad University Hospital in Damascus revealed. Ahmed’s son, Nour, said his father tested positive for coronavirus which he contracted ten days ago. He is currently held at the

Pro-Gov’t Battalion in Syria Involved in Illicit Drug Trafficking in Palestinian Refugee Camp

Members of Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, has been accused of running a network for drug trafficking in AlNeirab displacement camp and adjacent areas, informed sources told AGPS. Speaking to AGPS on condition of anonymity, the

Psychological Support Courses Held in Syria Displacement Camp

A training session in psychological support was held in AlSayeda Zeinab camp for Palestinian refugees in order to train up individuals on the skills needed to provide psychological support to vulnerable and war-affected groups. The courses saw the day in

Palestinian Refugee and His 2 Sons Secretly Detained in Syrian Prisons for 7th Year

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Kheir Suleiman and his sons, Nayef and Ahmed, have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian penitentiaries for seven years running. The father and his two sons were kidnapped by Syria’s pro-government militias and their war-partners at Yarmouk

Palestinian Refugee Child Moved Up to Next Grade at German School

Five-year-old Palestinian child from Syria Tareq Abdul Mu’ti was moved up to the 1st grade after he successfully passed an IQ test in a German kindergarten.  Tareq’s family said he started to show signs of intelligence at the age

Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees Facing Abject Poverty

Palestinian refugees sheltered in Deraa camp have been enduring squalid humanitarian conditions due to abject poverty and the absence of vital services. Families seeking refuge in the area have been unable to provide for themselves and their children as a

Palestinian Refugee Accused of Involvement in War Crimes in Yarmouk Camp

A Palestinian refugee currently living in Berlin has been accused of committing human rights violations in Yarmouk Camp. According to Zaman AlWasl newspaper, Palestinian refugee Mofeq AlDaouah, a military commander at the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine General

Palestinian Girl Rudeina Khattab Secretly Held in Syrian State Prison for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Rudeina Muhammad Khattab, aged 29 and sheltered in Latakia, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since 2012. Activists urged the international human rights institutions, particularly UNRWA and the Palestine Embassy in Damascus, to work on disclosing

Washington Pushes for UN Action to Release Syria Prisoners

Washington has called for the immediate release of civilian prisoners from Assad’s jails and has requested for the UN to “double its efforts” to secure their release, Political Coordinator of the US Mission to the United Nations (UN) Rodney Hunter

Syrian Embassy in Lebanon Opens Up Applications for Exemption from Military Reserve

The Syrian Embassy in Lebanon has issued on its official Facebook page new instructions regarding exemptions from military reserve services for Syrians in Lebanon and their dependents.  The embassy called on concerned persons to bring their passports, ID documents

Situation of Displaced Palestinian Families in Northern Syria Exacerbated by High Temperatures

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

Palestinians among Several “Quota Refugees” Received in Sweden

The Swedish Migration Agency has given greenlight for the entry of quota refugees coming from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and for holders of Syrian and Palestinian travel documents, among other nationalities. Quota refugees or resettlement refugees are usually people who are

Palestinian Refugee Mohamed AlMarkaten Held in Syrian Dungeons Since 2013

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Salem Ali AlMarkaten, in his 60s, has been incarcerated in Syrian government prisons for the sixth year running. Mohamed was kidnapped by the government forces on his way out of Yarmouk Camp and was dragged to an

School Drop-Out Rates Getting Higher in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Palestinian families taking shelter in AlNeirab Camp continue to denounce the dramatic nosedive in their children’s access to education. An AGPS reporter said that high school dropouts have been reported among school boys, several of whom left their academic institutions

Jaramana Camp for Palestinian Refugees Grappling with Abject Conditions

Residents of Jaramana Camp have launched cries for help over the dire socio-economic conditions and simmering security turmoil rocking the area.  High unemployment rates, poor infrastructure, steep rental fees, and chronic water crisis have made survival difficult for the

Palestinian Official: Political Decision Needed to Save Yarmouk Camp

Secretary-General of the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front (PPSF) Khaled Abdul Majid said the reconstruction plan proposed by Damascus Governorate has failed to taken into account the historical and political significance of the camp, which stands as a witness to the

Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Daouah Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th Year

Palestinian refugee Ahmed Awad Daouah has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Ahmed was arrested by Syrian security forces on October 07, 2013 at a checkpoint in Yarmouk Camp. AGPS has documented the secret

Austria Signs Agreements for EUR 7.7 Million to Support Palestine Refugees

The Government of Austria signed on Monday a multi-year agreement (MYA) for 2020-2022 amounting to a total of EUR 5.7 million with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).  This

Palestinian Resistance Faction Calls for Reconstruction of Yarmouk Camp

Media chief of Hamas resistance movement abroad, Refat Merah, has stressed the need to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp, in Damascus, and allowing civilians to return to their houses. The Palestinian leader reiterated Palestinians’ firm rejection of all attempts to alter the

Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Denounce Mistreatment by UNRWA Staff

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

Palestinian Refugee Appeals for Urgent Treatment in Turkey

Palestinian refugee Firas Abdul Kader, currently taking shelter in the Turkish city of Izmir, said he has been denied admission into Turkish hospitals after he failed to receive the temporary protection card “kimlik”. Speaking with AGPS, Firas said he entered

Palestinian Refugee Omar Hejazi Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Omar Yakoob Hejazi, born in 1975, has been secretly locked up in Syrian government prisons for eight years running. Hejazi, a resident of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, was kidnapped by Syrian government troops on the Lebanese-Syrian borders

UN Body Pushes for Investigation into Migrant Pushbacks by Greek Police

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has recently slammed the Greek authorities for forcibly pushing back asylum-seekers, including Palestinians and Syrians, to the Turkish waters. The UN body has urged Greece to launch a probe into such multiple

Palestinian Refugee Goes Missing in Syria Displacement Camp

Palestinian refugee Husain Ali Kabalawi, aged 17, disappeared on Sunday from a displacement camp in war-torn Syria. The family said the condition and whereabouts of Husain, a resident of Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees, remain unknown, raising concerns that he

Palestinian Refugees Facing Dire Humanitarian Condition in Syria’s Qaboun Neighborhood

More than nine years into the Syrian conflict, Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Qaboun neighborhood in Damascus continue to struggle with an ambivalent fate.  The area has been severely damaged by the bloody shootouts and heavy shelling. Scores of

Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Denounce Frequent Power Blackouts

Residents of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the ongoing electricity blackout across residential alleyways and buildings.  The residents urged UNRWA and the concerned authorities to take the necessary measures in order to rehabilitate the power network

Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad: Yarmouk’s New Organizational Plan Jeopardizes Right of Return

The Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PalAbroad) has lashed out at the new plan set forth by Damascus Governorate to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp. PalAbroad said the new plan is a threat to the Palestinian refugee community’s right of return to

Coronavirus Cases Reported in Khan Eshieh Camp

Activists in Khan Eshieh refugee camp have called for urgent action following reports of confirmed coronavirus cases among the camp residents. A number of residents who contracted the virus have refused to reveal their names over bullying concerns. Over recent

Palestinian Refugee Community in Syria Concerned over Coronavirus Outbreak

A state of panic has overwhelmed the Palestinian refugee community taking shelter in war-torn Syria following reports of increased coronavirus cases in and around Damascus. State-run media outlets in Syria said Health Minister Nizar Yazaji ordered the closure of wedding

Emergency Cash Grants Delivered to Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Jordan

UNRWA has transferred urgent aid allowances to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan. Every registered refugee received a sum of 70 Jordanian dinars. In text messages sent to the refugees, the Agency said the sum makes part of underway initiatives

Displaced Palestinian Refugees Struggling for Survival in Idlib’s AlJazira Camp

Some 30 Palestinian families displaced from Yarmouk Camp, AlTadhamun neighborhood, and AlGhouta, in Damascus, continue to sound distress signals over the dire humanitarian situation they have been enduring in AlJazeera Camp, in Atama, in Idlib, near the Turkish borders. The

Palestinian Teacher Succumbs to Coronavirus in Damascus

Physics professor Sa’id Salah Hadid has died of coronavirus after he was denied admission into Turkish hospitals. A relative of Sa’id said the latter went to a Turkish hospital after coronavirus symptoms figured on his body. Medics refused to let

Academics Push for End to Conspiracies against Yarmouk Camp

A group of Palestinian academics, journalists, and activists issued a joint statement condemning the new organizational plan issued by Damascus Governorate a few weeks ago to rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp. The statement said the new organizational plan makes part of a

Lebanon’s General Security to Work Out Legal Situation of Irregular Migrants

General Directorate of the General Security of Lebanon said Arab and foreign nationals who illegally entered Lebanon or overstayed their visas can settle their legal situation at the Directorate as of July 31, 2020 until October 31, 2020. UNRWA has

Palestinian Refugees Urge UNRWA to Transfer Cash Grants in USD

Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon have called on the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to pay their monthly aid in dollars, in light of the deteriorating economic situation in the

AGPS: 14 Palestinian Refugees Arrested in Syria in 2019

AGPS documented the arrest of 14 Palestinian refugees in 2019, down from 16 in 2018. In its annual report documenting the situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2019, AGPS said all arrestees are men. AGPS’s newly-released report, entitled “Palestinians of

PFLP Official Accuses Yarmouk Residents of Forfeiting Their Property

Military and security chief of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command (PFLP-GC), affiliated with the Syrian regime, has accused residents of Yarmouk Camp of forfeiting their property in the area and/or fleeing to Europe. In a soundtrack

Palestinian Journalists: Yarmouk’s New Organizational Plan Targets Palestinian Presence

Palestinian researchers and journalists have sounded the alarm over the threats posed by the new organizational plan proposed by Damascus Governorate to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp. Researchers and academics have warned that the new plan seeks to blur the Palestinian identity

Palestinian Refugee Ali Steiteh Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Ali Hamed Steiteh has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Ali, born in 1986 and raised in Eastern AlGhouta, was arrested by Syrian security forces on July 17, 2012. His condition and

Activists in Palestinian Refugee Camp Warn of COVID-19 Outbreak

Residents of Handarat Camp in Aleppo warned of an unabated coronavirus outbreak in and around the area due to the absence of preventive measures. Activists called on the residents to abide by safety protocols, wear face masks, keep to social

Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Panic-Stricken following New Coronavirus Cases

The White Helmets group of the Syrian Civil Defense has embarked on a sterilization campaign in opposition-held zones in northern Syria in an attempt to prevent a coronavirus outbreak in the area. The group’s chief Raed AlSaleh told Turkish news

Palestinian Refugee from Syria Detained in Turkey for over 40 Days

Palestinian refugee from Syria Redwan Ali Helal, aged 58, has been held in Turkish custody for over 40 days after he tried to illegally cross Turkish-Greek borders. The refugee had taken shelter in Lebanon over the past five years, before

Engineers Association: Yarmouk’s New Organization Plan Lacks Professionalism, Transparency

The Association of Palestinian Engineers in Syria said the new organizational plan put forth by Damascus Governorate to rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus, is devoid of professionalism and transparency, adding that reconstruction zones have been picked at

Hungarian Court Jails Migrants for Breaching Border

Two Palestinian and two Syrian men were sentenced to a year each in jail by a Hungarian court on Tuesday, July 7. They are accused of being part of a group of 50 people who tore down a border fence

Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Maw’ed Enduring Mysterious Fate in Syria Jail

Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Maw’ed, from Yarmouk Camp, has been secretly held in Syrian state prisons for the sixth consecutive year. Mahmoud was arrested by Syrian security forces in Yarmouk Camp on February 2, 2014 following an altercation with a government

Students of Yarmouk Camp to Sign Up for School Transportation

Walid AlKurdi, the education chief in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, called on families taking shelter in the area to subscribe for school transport for their children enrolled at schools located outside of the camp. Several UNRWA facilities were destroyed

UNRWA to Deliver Cash grants to Palestinians of Syria Prior to Eid Festival

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said cash grants will be transferred to Palestinian refugees in Syria shortly before the holy occasion of Eid AlAdhaa. In a statement, UNRWA said a

Syria’s Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Subjected to Dire Conditions

Living conditions in Khan Dannun camp have sharply deteriorated due to the lack of financial resources, high unemployment rates, and the price leap. Civilians’ life has also been marred by the frequent power blackouts and the scorching heat rocking the

Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Abu Anzah held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for 6th Year

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Ata Abdul Karim Abu Anzah has been held in Syrian government penitentiaries for the sixth year running. Abu Anzah was kidnapped by the government forces on July 20, 2014. His family continues to appeal for information about

UNRWA Delays Aid Delivery to Palestinian Refugees

UNRWA said cash grants for June and July months will be delivered to Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon as of July 16. The Agency said in a statement that all registered families will benefit from the multi-purpose cash aid

AGPS: 252 Palestinian Children Killed in War-Torn Syria

A newly-released report by AGPS has kept record of the death of 252 Palestinian refugee children in war-torn Syria since the outburst of the bloody conflict in 2011. The data pointed out that 129 children died under shelling; 15 were

Health Situation in Daraa Exacerbated by Coronavirus Pandemic

Residents of Daraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, continue to sound distress signals over the absence of healthcare services and life-saving medical kit. Reporting from southern Syria, an AGPS correspondent said no cases of COVID-19 contamination have been

Palestinian Refugee Assassinated South of Syria

Palestinian refugee Mootassem Mohamed Awad was fatally gunned down by anonymous assailants on the access road between AlMuzeireeb and AlTel towns. Reporting from AlMuzeireeb, south of Syria, an AGPS news correspondent said Mootassem, aged 23, and survived by his wife

UNRWA in Lebanon Delays Cash Aid Delivery

UNRWA in Lebanon delayed cash aid delivery to Palestinians from Syria for one day. In a statement, UNRWA attributed the delay to administrative procedures and technical arrangements with the bank. The cash grants are expected to be transferred to the

Palestinian Refugee Mohamed Jamal Released from Turkish Custody

Palestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Mofeq Jamal was released from a Turkish detention center, where he was held for the ninth consecutive day. Mohamed was arrested on July 5, 2020 in Izmir, west of Turkey, after he failed to obtain

Arrest Sweep Targets Displaced Residents of Deir Ballout Camp

Syrian opposition forces escorted by Turkish soldiers launched an arrest sweep in Deir Ballout and AlMuhammadiya displacement camps, north of Syria, where hundreds of displaced Palestinian and Syrian families are taking shelter. The Turkish and Syrian opposition forces raked through

Palestinian Authority Delegate Slammed by Yarmouk Residents

Palestinian activists have leveled heavy criticism at Ziad Abu Amr, the envoy of the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, following his visit to AlShuhadaa Cemetery, in Yarmouk Camp. Amr was accompanied by the director of the Palestine Liberation Organization Anwar

Refugees in Greece Protest Against Hostile Migration Policy

A number of migrants taking shelter on the Greek island of Chios have rallied outside of the Migration Agency to protest the crackdowns and hostile policies adopted by the Greek authorities against asylum-seekers. Reporting from Greece, an AGPS reporter said

AGPS: 70 Palestinians from Syria Pronounced Dead in 2019

AGPS newly-released annual report documenting the situation of the Palestinians of Syria in 2019 has recorded the death of 70 Palestinian refugees in/from Syria as a result of war-related incidents, down from 276 victims in 2018. Entitled “Palestinians of Syria:

Palestinian Refugees Suffer Economic Hardship in Syria

After nine years of conflict, Palestine refugees continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups in Syria with immense humanitarian needs. Palestinian refugees in Syria (PRS) continue to launch cries for help over their deteriorating humanitarian condition due to

Displaced Palestinian Families in Jdeidat AlFadl Facing Squalid Conditions

Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk to Jdeidat AlFadl town, in AlQuneitra province, have appealed to the Palestinian authority, political factions, and UNRWA to provide them with urgent cash and medical assistance. The displaced families said they have been enduring squalid

Palestinian, Syrian Lawyers Ready to File Lawsuits against Damascus Governorate over Yarmouk’s New Organizational Plan

Palestinian and Syrian lawyers said they are ready to filed lawsuits to defend the rights of Yarmouk Camp residents following the “unfair” organizational chart set forth by Damascus Governorate to rehabilitate the camp. A lawyer said on Facebook that the

120 Migrants Rescued Off Turkish Seashore

The Turkish coast guard rescued 60 migrants off Mogla seashore, southwest of Turkey onboard two migrant boats in Marmaris coast. 38 migrants were also rescued by Turkish seashore off Kizil Ada seashore, among them women and children and 22 others

Palestinian Student from Syria Achieves Outstanding Results in UAE

Palestinian student Mohamed Esam AlShoura, from Yarmouk Camp, has been listed among the top students in the UAE secondary schools for the academic year 2019-2020. Speaking with emaratalyoum, Mohamed hailed his family and teachers for supporting him all the way

Property-Theft Ongoing in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Reports of burglary continue to emerge in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees had been taking shelter. Members of pro-government groups have reportedly stolen furniture from abandoned buildings in and around Yarmouk neighborhoods. Palestinian families displaced

UNRWA Chief in Syria Meets with Damascus Governor

Director of UNRWA operations in Syria Amanya Michael-Ebye discussed with Damascus Governor Adel AlAleibi efficient ways to boost bilateral cooperation in order to enhance the dire humanitarian situation of Palestinian refugees and ensure their access to relief assistance, particularly in

Palestinian Refugee in Lebanon Succumbs to Wounds Sustained in Car Accident

Palestinian refugee from Syria Ziad Abdul Kader died following a car accident in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region. He was denied admission into a local hospital as his cash-stripped family failed to pay hospitalization charges in advance. Activists launched appeals via social

Italy Contributes €1.5 Million to Palestine Refugees

Italy's Ambassador in Jordan, Fabio Cassese, and Director of Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Jordan, Muhammad Adar, signed a contribution agreement worth €1.5 million to

8 Years since Massacre against PLA

July 10, 2019 marks the eighth anniversary of a massacre perpetrated against the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) by unidentified perpetrators. On July 10, 2012, anonymous militias kidnapped 16 PLA fighters on their way back from a military site in Misyaf

Palestinian Refugee Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 7th Year

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Bassam AlBash, from Yarmouk camp, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year. Mohamed, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was arrested by Syrian security forces on May 07, 2013. He is the

Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian Prison

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Yassin Fatyan, nicknamed Abu Saleh, was released on Thursday, July 9, from a Syrian government prison, where he had been held for over one year. He was arrested along with a number of Palestinian refugees in early

Palestinian Refugee Arrested in Izmir

Palestinian refugee from Syria Mohamed Mofeq Jamal has been detained for the seventh consecutive day in Izmir, west of Turkey, after he failed to obtain a temporary visa card. Jamal was arrested on his way back from his workplace. He

Palestinian Refugee from Syria Receives Highest Score in German Vocational Center

Palestinian refugee from Syria Emad Hazem Janat garnered the highest score at a vocational training school in the German city of Hanover for the academic year 2019-2020. Imad earned a state-accredited certificate in nursing. Hundreds of displaced Palestinian refugees in/from

Palestinian Refugee from Syria Contract COVID-19 in Turkey

A Palestinian family from Syria taking shelter in Gazientep allegedly contracted the novel coronavirus. However, the family denied such reports, saying their father tested positive for coronavirus sometime earlier and has recovered following treatment at a Turkish hospital. Unofficial data

Palestinian Refugee Released from Syrian Prison

A Palestinian refugee was released from a Syrian government prison after one year and a half in the Sednaya military prison.  The newly-released Palestinian was a resident of Deraa displacement camp. His name has been kept secret over security

Palestinian Family on Verge of Homelessness in Jordan

A Palestinian family from Syria is about to go homeless in the Jordanian capital city of Amman as it has failed to secure rental fees for months. Palestinian refugee Abu Abdul Rahman, displaced from Syria’s Yarmouk Camp, said his family

Yarmouk Residents Denounce Blackmail by Damascus Governorate

Activists from Yarmouk camp have slammed the Damascus Governorate for blackmailing the residents who have voiced strong opposition to the new organizational plan put forth by the Governorate. Social media networks said local authorities have been manipulating civilians’ fears over

UNRWA Chief in Syria Looking Forward to Increased Cooperation with Syrian Authorities

Director of UNRWA operations in Syria, Amanya Michael-Ebye met with the Syrian Minister of Education Emad AlAzab. Amanya and Azab discussed ways to boost cooperation between UNRWA and the Education Ministry to enhance the academic output/input of Palestinian refugees in

Yarmouk’s New Organizational Plan Strongly Condemned

Palestinian refugees continue to voice their firm rejection of the new organizational plan put forth by Damascus Governorate to rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp. Tension has been running high in the area as thousands of refugees continue to rail against the proposed

Palestinian Refugee Injured in Syria Shootouts

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Abu Leil, from Handarat camp, was moderately injured following a landmine blast.  Mohamed is the military media chief at Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian government forces. Nearly 7,000 gunmen are enlisted at

Situation of Palestinians in Jordan Displacement Camp Exacerbated by Anti-Coronavirus Lockdown

Palestinian families from Syria taking shelter in AlHadiqa refugee camp, in Ar-Ramtha city, situated in the far northwest of Jordan, continue to appeal for urgent humanitarian action in response to the squalid conditions they have been enduring in the camp

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

UNRWA Transfers Aid to Palestinian Refugees in Syria

UNRWA distributed food and medical items to Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Jdeidat AlFadl town, in Rif Dimashq, A Palestinian refugee said concerned people registered their names at the municipality headquarters. Aid items were distributed to the refugees at AlElm

Jaramana Camp Struggling to Get Much-Needed Bread

Residents of Jaramana camp for Palestinian refugees said they continue to line up for hours under the scorching summer beams to receive bread via the smart card. Displaced Palestinian families lashed out at the apathy of the Palestinian political factions

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Denounce Bread Shortage

Families in the Syrian capital Damascus have been struggling to procure bread amid a shortage of allocations distributed through accredited people, a mechanism which was decided by the Ministry of Interior as one of the government’s measures to reduce overcrowding

New Reconstruction Plan Does Not Provide Displaced Residents of Yarmouk Camp with Alternative Houses, Warns Official

Residents of Yarmouk camp will not get any alternative housing as part of the new organizational plan announced by the Damascus governorate, said the director of technical studies in Damascus Governorate. Media sources quoted Muammar Dakak as saying that housing

Dutch Minister Calls for Constructive Debate over Management of Asylum Seekers’ File

Dutch Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport, Hugo de Jonge, said efforts should be intensified in the Netherlands to handle the file of migrants and asylum seekers. The minister called on the government to hold an annual debate about migration

Palestinian Refugee Released after 3 Years in Syrian Prison

The Syrian government forces released a Palestinian refugee after they kept him behind prison bars for three years. His name has been kept secret over security concerns. An AGPS reporter said the detainee has been subjected to harsh psycho-physical torture

Homes Risk to Collapse due to Waste Water in Damascus Neighborhood

Residents of AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, where dozens of Palestinian refugee families are taking shelter, continue to set off alarm bells over the wastewater floods rocking the area. Pictures circulated on social media networks show deluges of waste water swamping residential

Displaced Residents of Yarmouk Camp Call for Urgent Action by Palestinian President

Activists and civilians displaced from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have appealed to the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian political factions in Syria to take serious measures in order to facilitate the return of

Negotiations over Migration Policy Reach Deadlock in Sweden

Cross-party talks on how to reform Swedish migration policy broke down on Tuesday, reported The Local. The one thing all parties in parliament seemed to agree on was that Swedish migration law needed a complete overhaul. Currently, a temporary law

Situation of Palestinian Refugees in Sabina Camp Marred by Power Blackout

Palestinians taking refuge in AlSabina camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to face a squalid humanitarian condition due to the absence of vital facilities, the poor infrastructure, and lack of relief assistance. The situation has taken a turn for the worse

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Denounce Mistreatment by Bank Staff

Palestinian refugees in Jaramana camp and other areas in Damascus continue to rail against the mistreatment they have faced by Bemo Bank staff. Refugees who received transaction codes of their cash grants provided by the UN Relief and Works Agency

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Overburdened by Price Leap

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

AGPS Issues Annual Report about Situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2019

The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) issued its annual report documenting the situation of Palestinian refugees in/from Syria in 2019. Entitled “Palestinians of Syria: Destruction and Reconstruction”, the report underscores the calamitous situation of Palestinian refugees in and

Migrants Assaulted by Greek Coast Guard

Greek coast guard forces are allegedly sabotaging refugees' and migrants' boats on the high seas as part of a strategy to push them back to Turkey, German state broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) reported in a piece published Monday. "There were

Residents of AlNeirab Camp Denounce Power Over-Billing

Residents of AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo have been struggling to pay their electricity bills due to exorbitant fees. An ampere meter reportedly costs 5,000 Syrian pounds. The residents called on the concerned authorities to tune the

98 Palestinian Refugees Extra-Judicially Executed in War-Torn Syria

98 Palestinian refugees have been subjected to extra-judicial executions since the outburst of Syria’s warfare until July 5, 2020, according to AGPS data. The list includes 17 members of the Palestine Liberation Army who were killed just one month after

5 Civilians Arrested by Syrian Security Forces Near Yarmouk Refugee Camp

Five civilians, including a woman, were arrested by the Syrian security forces on their way out of Yarmouk Camp following a visit they paid to their abandoned homes in the area. Activists said Syrian military patrols set up a makeshift

Vigil Held in Germany to Push for Release of Detainees from Syria Jails

Palestinian and Syrian activists along with relatives of detainees and victims of torture in Syrian prisons joined a vigil held outside of the Provincial Court of Appeal in Koblenz  (OLG) on Friday, July 3, to urge the Syrian government and

Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Launch Cry for Help

Living conditions in Khan Dannun camp have sharply deteriorated due to the lack of financial resources and high unemployment rates wrought by the raging warfare. A transportation crisis has made life difficult in the camp. Upon more than once occasion

Palestinian Refugee Goes Missing in Damascus

Palestinian refugee Asem Mahmoud Ayedi, a resident of Yarmouk camp, disappeared from Damascus city some three days ago.  Asem is a taxi driver. His family continues to appeal for information about his condition and whereabouts. According to AGPS database

Palestinian Child Drowns in Northern Syria

A Palestinian family displaced from Harasta city, in Ghouta, to the northern Syrian city of Efrin, was shocked by a report confirming the death of their son after he drowned in the Maydanki lake. An AGPS reporter said Omar Kablawi

Committee Assesses Yarmouk’s New Organizational Plan

The General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) tasked a new five-member committee to thoroughly re-assess the new organizational plan issued by the Damascus governorate to rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp. The committee is expected to note down legal objections to the

AGPS Urges Damascus Governor to Refrain from Implementing Yarmouk’s New Rehabilitation Plan

AGPS has called on the Syrian authorities in Damascus to re-examine the new organizational plan put forth by Damascus governorate to rehabilitate Yarmouk Camp and to rather implement the old plan which was approved in 2004. In a statement, AGPS

Rights Group: Greece’s New Asylum System Designed to Deport, Not Protect

The Greek Council for Refugees (GCR) and Oxfam have warned that the new Greek asylum system is designed to deport people rather than offer them safety and protection.  According to GCR and Oxfam, this means that people who have

Palestinian Refugee Ahmad Khamis Held in Syrian Gov’t Jails

Palestinian ex-prisoner Ahmad Khamis, who was released from Israeli jails as part of an Israel-Russian swap deal and re-arrested by Syrian security forces, has been enduring an unknown fate in Syrian prisons.  Informed sources told AGPS that Khamis was

Over 110 Palestinian Women Secretly Held in Syrian Jails

At least 110 Palestinian women and girls have been enduring mysterious fates in Syrian government dungeons, where scores of others died as a result of torture. Palestinian women have also been subjected to abrupt searches and exhaustive questioning at military

Palestinian Girl Killed by Bullet Fire in Syria Displacement Camp

16-year-old Palestinian refugee Fatma Kasem was pronounced dead after she was accidentally shot with a bullet in her stomach in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. The unrestrained flow of arms among the pro-government militias in AlNeirab Camp has

Palestinian Refugee Arrested in Austria

The Austrian authorities arrested a Palestinian refugee from Syria over allegations of involvement in abuses committed in favor of the Syrian regime. The arrestee was a resident of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. AGPS has kept his name

Netherlands Re-Examines Visa Applications by Refugees from Syria

The Dutch Migration and Naturalization Department said it has re-assessed thousands of asylum applications submitted by refugees from Syria before 2015. Dutch media outlets said among the 12,570 examined cases none has been found by the Migration Department guilty

New Refugee Camp Established in Lebanon

The Palestinian International Charitable Organization has installed a new camp to shelter displaced Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The organization’s director, Ramadan Tanboura, said a so-called “Falah 4” has been established in an attempt to tone down the calamitous

Palestinian Refugee Mahmoud Tamim Secretly Detained in Syria since 2013

Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Mohamed Tamim, aged 58, has been locked up in Syrian government dungeons for seven years running. The refugee, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, was kidnapped by Syrian security forces on August 3, 2013 and was transferred to

Another Palestinian Refugee Identified in Leaked Photos of Torture Victims in Syria

Another Palestinian family has identified their missing relative—Basel Nabil Kherma, forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons since 2012—in a series of photos leaked by the so-called Caesar breakaway The victim was arrested during a military conscription term with the Palestine

Anti-Annexation Rally Held in Deir Ballout Displacement Camp

Palestinian refugees taking shelter in Deir Ballout camp have joined on rally held on Wednesday to protest Israel’s planned annexation of occupied Palestinian land in the Jordan Valley and West Bank. The demonstrators called on the international community to push

Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Push for Urgent Action by UNRWA

Palestinian refugees from Syria in Lebanon held a vigil on Wednesday outside of the office of UNRWA’s director of operations in Lebanon’s Ein AlHilweh camp. The refugees called on UNRWA to take up its humanitarian and moral duties and to

Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Grappling with Bread Crisis

Palestinian families sheltered in Khan Eshieh refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, said they have been left without bread due to overcrowding outside of the camp’s sole bakery. The residents said they have been forced to line up outside of the

UNRWA Chief Urges Int’l Community to Stand By Palestine Refugees

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini called on the international community to tune up support for Palestine refugees and help increase the Agency’s funds. In a statement delivered on Occasion of the Brussels IV Conference on Syria: Supporting the future of Syria

Another Palestinian Refugee Identified in Leaked Photos of Torture Victims in Syria

Palestinian mother Fatma Aboud has mourned the death of her son Abdullah Mohamed Kheir AlSaad whom she identified in a series of photos leaked by the so-called Caesar breakaway The victim, a former Arabic-language student at the Faculty of Arts