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AGPS: UNRWA Decision Prevents Palestinians of Syria from Right to Live with Dignity

AGPS: UNRWA Decision Prevents Palestinians of Syria from Right to Live with Dignity

31-07-2022

AGPS media chief, Fayez Abu Eid, slammed the recent decision by UNRWA not to register Palestinian refugees from Syria who enter Lebanon after August 01. Abu Eid said the decision will have tragic consequences on vulnerable Palestinian refugees from Syria

80% of Palestinian of Syria Pronounced Dead in 2021 Civilians

80% of Palestinian of Syria Pronounced Dead in 2021 Civilians

31-07-2022

AGPS data indicates that 85% of Palestinians of Syria pronounced dead in 2021 are civilians.  AGPS report documenting the situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2021 documented the death of 26 Palestinian refugees as a result of war-related incidents

60 Food-Poisoning Cases Reported in AlNeirab Camp

60 Food-Poisoning Cases Reported in AlNeirab Camp

31-07-2022

60 people sustained food-born intoxications on July 26 after they got food prepared at a restaurant.  The affected persons were transferred to specialized clinics in AlNeirab Camp. They are in a stable condition. An AGPS news correspondent said the

Netherlands Chasing Down Syria’s Pro-Regime Militiamen

Netherlands Chasing Down Syria’s Pro-Regime Militiamen

31-07-2022

The Dutch authorities issued a circular to all Syrians and Palestinians from Syria residing in the Netherlands to provide information about persons affiliated with Liwaa AlQuds militia, affiliated with the Syrian regime. The move comes as part of a criminal

Syrian Trading Institution Rehabilitated in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Syrian Trading Institution Rehabilitated in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees

21-07-2022

The Syrian Trading Company, run by the Ministry of Interior and Consumer Protection, has launched works to rehabilitate its sales hall on Palestine Street, in Yarmouk camp. The company will reopen its doors sometime soon. Food supplies will be sold

UNRWA Delays Cash Aid Delivery for PRS

UNRWA Delays Cash Aid Delivery for PRS

21-07-2022

UNRWA in Syria said it will be delaying aid delivery to Palestinian refugees until early August.  Sources close from UNRWA said the Agency has not received funds pledged by donor countries. According to an agreement between the UNRWA Commissioner-General

Palestinian Refugee Runs for Municipal Elections in Sweden

Palestinian Refugee Runs for Municipal Elections in Sweden

21-07-2022

Palestinian refugee Zaher Hamid is competing in the Helsingborg municipality council in Sweden and the Skona regional council along with the Swedish Parliament (Nyans party), which advocates for refugee issues and the Palestinian cause. Zaher, was born in 1970 and

Palestinian Refugee Dies under Lebanon Trash Mounds

Palestinian Refugee Dies under Lebanon Trash Mounds

21-07-2022

Palestinian Refugee Sa’id Ahmad Anis, aged 50, tragically died in a waste lab in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. A statement by the Domestic Solid Waste Treatment Centre, located in the southern outskirts of Sidon, was clearing dust from

Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over New Reserve Duty Measures in Syria

Palestinian Refugees Raise Concerns over New Reserve Duty Measures in Syria

20-07-2022

The Syrian embassy in Lebanon said persons residing outside of Syria are exempted from reserve duty only if they pay a sum of 5,000 USD. Documents required from exemption applications include a passport, an identity card or an individual

Yarmouk Camp Residents Lash Out at UNRWA

Yarmouk Camp Residents Lash Out at UNRWA

20-07-2022

Families displaced from Yarmouk and those who have returned to the camp have slammed Palestinian factions, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and UNRWA for dragging their feet regarding their appeals for urgent humanitarian assistance and reconstruction projects. Refugees said instead of

For 8th Year, UNRWA Schools in Aleppo Achieve Highest Success Rate

For 8th Year, UNRWA Schools in Aleppo Achieve Highest Success Rate

20-07-2022

AlQuds and Titaba schools in Deraa Camp, south of Syria, scored a 100% pass rate. In the 2021/2022  school year, in Syria, UNRWA provided basic education from grades 1-9 to approximately 50,001 Palestine refugee students in 102 UNRWA schools

Palestinian Refugees Get Basic School Diploma with Honour

Palestinian Refugees Get Basic School Diploma with Honour

20-07-2022

Palestinian refugee student Hala Muayad Hadid, displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Rif Dimashq, got the highest score as part of 9th grade exams across the Syrian Arab Republic. UNRWA schools across Syria have scored a 94.03% pass rate. 103

Palestine Envoy in Denmark Accused of Withholding Palestinian Passports

Palestine Envoy in Denmark Accused of Withholding Palestinian Passports

19-07-2022

A number of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Denmark slammed the Palestine envoy for dragging its feet over their applications for Palestinian-Authority passports. A number of refugees said they submitted demands more than one year ago but have received no

Palestinian Refugees Denied Access to Syria

Palestinian Refugees Denied Access to Syria

19-07-2022

A circular published by the Land Operations Directorate in Syria called for banning the entry of Palestinian refugees to Syria unless a permit is issued by Branch 235 to that end. The ban does not include Palestinians with Syrian travel

Palestinians from Syria Say UNRWA Poll Lacks Transparency

Palestinians from Syria Say UNRWA Poll Lacks Transparency

19-07-2022

Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA over a poll launched on July 15, saying it lacks credibility and transparency. A number of PRS said the poll does not include the refugees’ UNRWA card, mobile phone, and

Palestinian Girl from Syria Gets Highest Score at UNRWA Schools

Palestinian Girl from Syria Gets Highest Score at UNRWA Schools

19-07-2022

Palestinian refugee from Syria Labiba Ahmad Salim obtained the highest score at UNRWA schools in Tripoli, north of Lebanon. She is also ranked the 7th in Lebanon. Labiba was displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Naher AlBared Camp, north of Lebanon

NGO: 1 million People Deprived of Bread in Northern Syria

NGO: 1 million People Deprived of Bread in Northern Syria

12-07-2022

The Syria Response Coordinators group said over 1 million people will be deprived of bread in northern Syria displacement camps due to the absence of UN aid. The absence of UN aid will also deprive 2 million people of food

Residents of AlHajar AlAswad Appeal for Reconstruction

Residents of AlHajar AlAswad Appeal for Reconstruction

12-07-2022

Residents of AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, south of Damascus, and Palestinian refugees who returned to the area have called on the concerned authorities to carry out reconstruction works in order to rehabilitate vital facilities, particularly the water network. The local mayor

42 Palestinians Arrested in 2021 in Syria

42 Palestinians Arrested in 2021 in Syria

12-07-2022

AGPS said in its recent annual report for 2021 that as many as 1,898 Palestinian refugees have been incarcerated in Syria prisons until the end of 2021, including 42 refugees who were arrested in 2021. The list also includes

AGPS New Annual Report Calls for Providing Humanitarian, Legal Protection to Palestinians of Syria

AGPS New Annual Report Calls for Providing Humanitarian, Legal Protection to Palestinians of Syria

12-07-2022

In its recent annual report covering the situation of Palestinians of Syria in 2021, AGPS gave nine instructions to alleviate the dire humanitarian condition endured by Palestinian refugees in the war-torn country. AGPS called for providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinian

Palestine Ambassador Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp Cemetery

Palestine Ambassador Shows Up in Yarmouk Camp Cemetery

11-07-2022

Palestine Ambassador in Syria, Dr. Samir AlRefai’, paid a visit to AlShuhadaa Cemetery in Yarmouk Camp. The delegation included representatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization and of the Palestinian refugee community in Syria. Over recent years, activists have slammed the

Palestinian Refugee Families Struggling for Survival in AlHusainiya Refugee Camp

Palestinian Refugee Families Struggling for Survival in AlHusainiya Refugee Camp

11-07-2022

Multi-dimensional poverty has marred the lives of residents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq. Syria’s economic crisis has pushed most of its residents below the poverty line. As another Eid comes around, many of them find it

Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Mark Holy Eid with Deep Sorrow

Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria Displacement Camps Mark Holy Eid with Deep Sorrow

11-07-2022

As the holy Eid AlIdhha (Feast of Sacrifice) has been celebrated by Muslims across the globe, Palestinian refugees in northern Syria have been deprived of the joy ordinarily sparked by such an occasion. In a place where neither vital facilities

21 Palestinian Students from Syria Honoured in Mersin

21 Palestinian Students from Syria Honoured in Mersin

10-07-2022

The Turkish Association in Solidarity with Palestine (FIDAR) honoured 25 students, including 21 Palestinian refugees from Syria. This came in a ceremony held in Mersin on July 03 for Palestinian refugee students and schoolchildren aged between four and 24. FIDAR’s

Palestinian Refugee Student Obtains High School Diploma with Honour in Syria

Palestinian Refugee Student Obtains High School Diploma with Honour in Syria

10-07-2022

Palestinian student Ahmed Ghasan Talab, from Deraa Camp, south of Syria, obtained the fifth rank as part of vocational-industrial high school exams in Deraa. Ahmed got a score of 3,498 out of 4,500. Dozens of Palestinian refugee students

8 Years since Regime Massacre against PLA in Syria

8 Years since Regime Massacre against PLA in Syria

10-07-2022

July 10, 2022 marks the tenth 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

For 1st Time in 10 Years, Eid Prayers Held in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees

For 1st Time in 10 Years, Eid Prayers Held in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian Refugees

09-07-2022

Residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees held their Eid prayers at Abdul Kader AlHusaini Mosque for the first time in years. On August 10, 2021, the Syrian Ministry of Endowment okayed the reopening of Abdul Kader AlHusaini Mosque and

Palestinian Prisoners’ Children in Syria Appeal for Release of Their Relatives from Regime Prisons

Palestinian Prisoners’ Children in Syria Appeal for Release of Their Relatives from Regime Prisons

09-07-2022

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

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Deprived of Eid Joy

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Deprived of Eid Joy

09-07-2022

Live photos circulated on social media show the streets of Palestinian refugee camps in Syria as being completely forsaken during the Eid days. Neither children nor women show up across residential neighborhoods. Speaking with AGPS, a refugee said, with tears

Water Pipeline Repaired in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Hums

Water Pipeline Repaired in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian Refugees in Hums

08-07-2022

The Water Directorate repaired the main water line in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hums, following complaints filed by the residents. Water has been cut off in the camp since last Tuesday. Palestinians taking shelter in AlAyedeen Camp in

WHO: Coping Mechanisms of Syria Healthcare System Severely Damaged by Conflict

WHO: Coping Mechanisms of Syria Healthcare System Severely Damaged by Conflict

08-07-2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) said humanitarian needs in Syria are at their highest since the start of the conflict. WHO said it has been working with the different warring parties to provide life-saving support in Syria. The organization said

UK Newspaper: Western Countries Misled by Security Reports in Syria

UK Newspaper: Western Countries Misled by Security Reports in Syria

08-07-2022

The Arab daily in Britain said Western countries, including Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, have been duped by reports about stability and calm in Damascus. The newspaper said such standpoints cite the sporadic ceasefire and dwindling military operations along with the

Palestinian Refugee Students in Syria Obtain High School Diplomas with Honors

Palestinian Refugee Students in Syria Obtain High School Diplomas with Honors

08-07-2022

Palestinian refugee students have obtained the highest scores as part of their high school exams across Syria. The list includes Palestinian girl Hana Wafik Mohamed, born and raised in AlHusainiya Camp, who garnered the highest score in AlQuneitra province. 

UN: Syria Warring Parties Do Not Care about Civilian Lives

UN: Syria Warring Parties Do Not Care about Civilian Lives

07-07-2022

The United Nations said more than 300,000 Syrian citizens have died in the last ten years of the war that is still ravaging the country. The conflict, which started in 2011, is nowhere close to an end. In an

Anti-Drug Awareness Event Held by Palestinian Red Crescent in Yalda

Anti-Drug Awareness Event Held by Palestinian Red Crescent in Yalda

07-07-2022

The Zaytouna clinics run by the Palestinian Red Crescent in Yalda town, in Rif Dimashq, held an anti-drug awareness event. Held in cooperation with the United Nations Fund, the drive aimed to raise awareness about the psychophysical hazards of drug

Residents of AlHusainiya Refugee Camp Slam Bus Drivers

Residents of AlHusainiya Refugee Camp Slam Bus Drivers

07-07-2022

Residents of AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have lashed out at bus drivers who have been manipulating ticket prices. The majority of minibus drivers refuse to give civilians lifts to and back from distant locations following the

AGPS Issues 2021 Annual Field Report about Palestinians of Syria

AGPS Issues 2021 Annual Field Report about Palestinians of Syria

07-07-2022

AGPS has issued the Arabic version of its annual field report for 2021 documenting the situation of Palestinian refugees in/from war-torn Syria (PRS). Entitled “Palestinians of Syria: Between Hope and Despair”, the 288-page report underscores the calamitous situation of Palestinian

Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Slam Local Governor

Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp Slam Local Governor

06-07-2022

Residents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have denounced the mistreatment and apathy of the newly-appointed chief. The chief has reportedly cracked down on civilians and slapped complicated red tape that fails to take into consideration

Vulnerable Palestinian Families in Deraa Launch Distress Signals

Vulnerable Palestinian Families in Deraa Launch Distress Signals

06-07-2022

Residents of Deraa Camp have appealed to expatriates to raise funds for vulnerable families in the area. UN data indicates that Deraa refugee camp is located inside Deraa City, in southern Syria. Palestinian refugees came to the Deraa area in

UNRWA Re-Opens Clinic in Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees

UNRWA Re-Opens Clinic in Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees

06-07-2022

The health centre run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Deraa Camp, south of Syria, has gone operative following reconstruction works. The residents acclaimed the move, saying the sick and elderly will be able

Activists Slam Greece for Pushing Back Migrants

Activists Slam Greece for Pushing Back Migrants

06-07-2022

Protestors from human rights organizations descended on the Greek island of Lesbos on Saturday to oppose the deadly pushbacks of migrants trying to reach Europe. The demonstrators expressed their frustration with the Greek coast guard and the EU border protection

Palestinian Refugee Wins Hairdressing Contest in Netherlands

Palestinian Refugee Wins Hairdressing Contest in Netherlands

05-07-2022

Palestinian refugee Husain AlSheikh Khaled won the first prize in the Skills Heroes hairdressing competition held in The Netherlands. Husain managed to snatch a seat at the Dutch national team, which will enable him to take part in international competitions

Free Medical Days Held in Latakia Refugee Camp

Free Medical Days Held in Latakia Refugee Camp

05-07-2022

AlQuds Charity announced the launch of a medical drive in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Latakia. Free medical care will be provided to the refugees at the office of the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees (GAPAR) on Wednesday

Drug Trafficking Increasing in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria

Drug Trafficking Increasing in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Syria

05-07-2022

Reports of drug consumption and trafficking have increasingly emerged in displacement camps for Palestinian refugees across war-torn Syria. Recently, residents of Khan Eshieh Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said young men have been caught consuming and selling drug

PRS in Lebanon Call for Urgent Humanitarian Action by UN Agency

PRS in Lebanon Call for Urgent Humanitarian Action by UN Agency

05-07-2022

Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon have called on UNRWA to take urgent action regarding their abject humanitarian condition in displacement camps across the Lebanese territories. PRS have appealed to the UN Agency to transfer cash grants of 100

Palestinian Refugee Child Wins Mental Math Competition

Palestinian Refugee Child Wins Mental Math Competition

04-07-2022

Palestinian refugee Majd Mohamed Abu Abed won the first place in an arithmetic contest held in Deraa, south of Syria. Nine-year-old Majd, born and raised in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria, has qualified for the finals in

Palestinian Refugees in AlNeirab Camp Denounce Manipulation of Power Generators

Palestinian Refugees in AlNeirab Camp Denounce Manipulation of Power Generators

04-07-2022

Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, denounced the dishonesty and corrupt practices of operators of power generators in the camp. A woman said she caught sight of an owner of a power

Displaced Palestinian Families Denounce Attempts to Block Their Return to Yarmouk Camp

Displaced Palestinian Families Denounce Attempts to Block Their Return to Yarmouk Camp

04-07-2022

Residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have denounced ongoing attempts to block their access to their homes and property in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus. Eye-witnesses said members of the AlNour community, wearing special dresses, have

Father of Palestinian Victim Seen in Al-Tadamon Massacre Footage Urges UNHRC to Bring Criminals to Justice

Father of Palestinian Victim Seen in Al-Tadamon Massacre Footage Urges UNHRC to Bring Criminals to Justice

04-07-2022

On behalf of the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) and the Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) in London, the father of Palestinian refugee Waseem Seyam, who was identified in a recent footage of the victims of a Damascus massacre

Weddings Marred by Arbitrary Gunshooting in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Weddings Marred by Arbitrary Gunshooting in AlHusainiya Camp for Palestinian Refugees

03-07-2022

Residents of AlHusaniya Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, strongly condemned the uncontrolled possession of weapons by pro-government gunmen. In a letter emailed to AGPS, a resident of AlHusainiya said militias have been unleashing barrages of gunfire during celebrations

Palestinians of Syria Lash Out at UNRWA

Palestinians of Syria Lash Out at UNRWA

03-07-2022

Palestinian refugees in/from Syria have leveled heavy criticism at UNRWA over its reluctance regarding their cries for help. “We’ve been receiving no more than 20 USD from UNRWA every three or four months in a country where most of us

Member of Pro-Regime Militia Asks for 100 Million Pounds to Release Detained Palestinians

Member of Pro-Regime Militia Asks for 100 Million Pounds to Release Detained Palestinians

03-07-2022

Mohamed AlSa’eed, chief commander of Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, ordered the family of a member of the group who has been detained since June to pay a sum of 100 Syrian pounds in order to

AGPS Submitted 20 Documents to UNHRC to Push for Release of Palestinian Prisoners in Syria

AGPS Submitted 20 Documents to UNHRC to Push for Release of Palestinian Prisoners in Syria

03-07-2022

Over recent years, AGPS has submitted at least 20 documents at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) about the dire situation of Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria, including those who have been subjected to enforced disappearance in prison. The

Syrian Red Crescent Distributes Food Baskets in Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Syrian Red Crescent Distributes Food Baskets in Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees

02-07-2022

The Syrian Red Crescent distributed food boxes to Palestinian families in Deraa Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Syria. Over 700 Palestinian families sheltered in the camp benefited from the humanitarian drive. All the way through Syria’s eleven-year conflict, residents

Insect-Staffed Bread Sold in AlNeirab Camp for Palestine Refugees

Insect-Staffed Bread Sold in AlNeirab Camp for Palestine Refugees

02-07-2022

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 Refugees Slam Apathy of Political Factions

Palestinian Refugees Slam Apathy of Political Factions

02-07-2022

Families displaced from Yarmouk and those who have remained in the camp have slammed Palestinian factions, including the Palestine Liberation Organization, for dragging their feet regarding their appeals for urgent humanitarian assistance and reconstruction projects. Refugees said instead of paying

UNRWA Says It Faces $100m Funding Shortage for 2022

UNRWA Says It Faces $100m Funding Shortage for 2022

02-07-2022

The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is entering a “danger zone” due to a $100 million budget shortage for 2022, according to the agency’s spokesperson. UNRWA Spokesperson Tamara Al Rifai told The

Mobile Network Inoperative in AlNeirab Refugee Camp

Mobile Network Inoperative in AlNeirab Refugee Camp

01-07-2022

Palestinian refugees sheltered AlNeirab Camp, in the northern Syria province of Aleppo, said the telecommunications network has gone out of operation. The situation has been exacerbated by the chronic power blackout. The residents called on the concerned authorities to install

Palestinian Refugees Call for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance by UNRWA

Palestinian Refugees Call for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance by UNRWA

01-07-2022

Activists have called on UNRWA to deliver much-needed cash aid to Palestinian refugees in Syria before the holy Eid of Sacrifice. The activists also called on UNRWA to transfer cash grants of no less than 50 USD every month rather

Families Call For Implementation of 2004 Master Plan in Yarmouk Camp

Families Call For Implementation of 2004 Master Plan in Yarmouk Camp

01-07-2022

Residents of Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, south of Damascus, have called on the Syrian authorities to implement the 2004 master plan approved in 2013 regarding damaged buildings. Civilians and activists have appealed to Damascus Governorate to hand them reconstruction

Deputy U.S. Representative to UN: Only a Few Hundred Prisoners Released in Syrian Regime Amnesty

Deputy U.S. Representative to UN: Only a Few Hundred Prisoners Released in Syrian Regime Amnesty

01-07-2022

Deputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Richard Mills has called for further information on the Assad regime’s April 30 amnesty decree, saying the regime has only released a few hundred prisoners – a small fraction of those