Victims until today

Palestinian Refugee from Syria Joins Swedish Football Club

The Swedish football team Östersunds FK has recruited a Palestinian refugee from Syria—Ahmed Yousef Awadh, from Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq province. Ahmed was born on June 1, 1992 and joined the Swedish football club

Anti-Coronavirus Awareness-Raising Campaign Held in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Aleppo

CSOs and volunteers in the Palestinian refugee camp of Handarat, in Aleppo launched an awareness-raising event in the area to educate civilians on anti-coronavirus prevention protocols. Volunteers also sprayed disinfectants across residential alleyways to help prevent further COVDI-19 infections. Recently

Palestinian Refugee Families Facing Squalid Humanitarian Condition in Syria’s Tebariat Town

Palestinian families taking refuge in Tebariat town, west of Deraa province, near the Jordanian borders, have been facing a dire humanitarian condition due to the security mayhem and crackdowns imposed by the Syrian government forces on the area. The town

Palestinians from Syria in Egypt Struggling with Ambivalent Condition

Palestinian refugees who fled war-torn Syria have been subjected to a frail legal status in Egypt, where they are treated as foreigners rather than asylum-seekers fleeing war-stricken zones. Palestinians from Syria (PRS) in Egypt have been denied the right to

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Displacement Camp Appeal for Debris Clearance

Residents of Deraa camp for Palestinian refugees have appealed to the concerned institutions to remove rubble piled up across residential alleyways. Civilians said they cannot clear rubble due to high costs, slamming the apathy maintained by UNRWA and local municipalities

Emergency Health Center Opened in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees

An emergency health center has been opened by Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian regime, in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. The center is managed by experienced medics and paramedics. Treatment will

AGPS: Over 1,800 Palestinian Refugees Secretly Held in Syrian Prisons

On the International Day of the Disappeared, AGPS reiterates its deep concerns about the upsurge in the number of Palestinian victims of torture and enforced disappearance in Syria. The International Day of the Disappeared, on August 30 of each year

Displaced Palestinian Woman Appeals for Urgent Treatment Grant in Lebanon

Palestinian refugee from Syria Majida Salim Abu Surur, displaced from Syria’s Rif Dimashq province, has appealed to the international human rights institutions to help her pay treatment fees for a cardiac surgery she underwent at AlSahel Clinic in Lebanon. Activists

Palestinian Refugee Abdul Salem Amer Forcibly Disappeared in Syria for 6th Year

Palestinian refugee Abdul Salem Husni Amer, aged 45, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons since January 5, 2014. He was arrested on his way out of Yarmouk camp, on way to the nearby Hjeira town. His condition and

Vigil Held in Deraa to Push for Release of Prisoners

Dozens of Palestinian refugees joined a vigil held in Deraa on Friday to push for the release of Palestinian and Syrian victims of enforced disappearance in Syria. Protesters lifted banners and chanted slogans demanding that the Syrian regime release all

AGPS Takes Part in Video Conference about Palestinian Refugee Rights

Head of the studies department of the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) attended a videoconference held as part of “Palestine My Compass” and “My Return” campaigns. In his oral contribution entitled “Palestinians of Syria…Facts and Challenges”, AGPS delegate

Situation of Palestinians of Syria Exacerbated by Coronavirus Outbreak, Medicine Dearth

Palestinian refugees in Syria have denounced the acute dearth in life-saving medicines at a time when the number of coronavirus cases has tripled in Palestinian refugee camps across the war-torn country. An AGPS reporter said pharmacies have run out of

China Provides Relief Supplies to Palestine Refugee Agency

The Government of the People’s Republic of China made a vital contribution of personal protective equipment including surgical masks, protective face masks, sterilized surgical gloves, medical eye covers, medical protective smocks and face shields to assist Palestine refugees through the

96 Migrants Rescued, Others Missing off Turkish Coast

Greece’s coast guard is continuing a search and rescue operation after a yacht smuggling migrants partially sank in the eastern Aegean Sea. 96 people were rescued from the vessel, which was found west of the small island of Halki, near

Bodies of Liwaa AlQuds Gunmen Removed from Aleppo Debris

Sources close to Liwaa AlQuds armed group, affiliated with the Syrian regime, said military commander Mohamed AlSai’d gave orders for the removal of dead bodies from the debris of AlZahra neighborhood, in Aleppo, four years after they were pronounced dead

Palestinian Refugee Arrested by Syrian Security Forces

Syrian security forces arrested a Palestinian refugee on August 26, on his way back from his workplace. The 28-year-old refugee, a resident of Yarmouk Camp, suffers health disorders. The reasons for his abduction along with his whereabouts could not be

Palestinian Refugee Child Drowns in Syria

Palestinian girl Hiba Khaled Ibrahim, aged 14, drowned on Friday, August 28, in an irrigation canal pouring into the Fourat River, in Tel Arn village, in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. Hundreds of Palestinian and Syrian families who have

Rights Groups Urge Sweden to Ease Citizenship Criteria for Stateless Persons

The Swedish Organization against Statelessness has called for exempting stateless people from tough citizenship criteria, including permanent residence. Though Sweden has signed the UN convention to end statelessness, some 30,000 people are still categorized as stateless in Sweden, including

Palestinian Doctor Nizar Kassab Forcibly Disappeared in Syria

Palestinian refugee Nizar Jawdat Kassab has been secretly jailed in Syria for the ninth year running. Nizar, a genitourinary surgeon, was arrested at a government checkpoint pitched near Yarmouk’s entrance on December 16, 2012. Medical staff and structures in besieged

Yarmouk’s New Reconstruction Plan Withdrawn

Human rights activists told AGPS that the new master plan issued by Damascus Governorate by the end of June 2020 to reconstruct Yarmouk camp has been canceled. At the same time, activists have warned that civilian property has been subjected

Families of Missing Migrants in Turkey Appeal for Information

Concerns have been raised over the fate of 11 Palestinian and Syrian migrants, including Palestinians from Syria, Palestinians from the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip, and Syrian nationals, who have gone missing west of the Turkish seashore, onboard a Greece-bound vessel, since

UNRWA Denies Intent to Assist Refugees Affected by Beirut Explosion

UNRWA denied reports about its intent to start providing medical assistance to refugees affected by the blast that struck Beirut’s seaport on August 4, 2020. UNRWA said in a statement that reports claiming the Agency will start distributing cash and

Anti-Normalization Event Held in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria

Hundreds of Palestinian refugees in Jaramana camp, in Rif Dimashq, took part in a protest event held against the UAE-Israel normalization deal. The protesters strongly condemned the deal which they said makes part of a conspiracy targeting the Palestinian people

Delegation Tours Deraa Camp for Palestinian Refugees

A Palestinian delegation met with governor of Daraa city, Marwan Sharbak, to discuss ways to enhance service delivery in Daraa camp for Palestinian refugees. The delegation sounded the alarm over the water and power crises rocking Daraa camp and pushed

Palestinian Refugees from Syria Urge UNRWA to Deliver Cash Grants

Palestinian refugees from Syria in Jordan have urged UNRWA to transfer the second batch of cash grants at a time when a lockdown has been imposed across the country as part of the anti-coronavirus fight. The refugees have expressed deep

WHO Contributes US$ 5 Million to Palestine Refugee Agency

The COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization (WHO), powered by the United Nations Foundation,  recently contributed US$ 5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in

Telecommunications Network Cut off in AlNeirab Camp

Palestinian refugees taking shelter in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria, denounced the frequent blackouts in the telecommunications and internet network. An AGPS correspondent attributed the blackout to an explosion in the main gas pipeline in Rif Dimashq. On

Yarmouk’s New Reconstruction Plan Canceled by Syrian Authorities

Conflicting reports have emerged about the adaptation of the new plan issued by Damascus Governorate on June 29, 2020 to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. Palestinian lawyer Nour AlDeen Salman, who strongly condemned the plan, said two decisions issued

Palestinian Refugee Released after 5 Years in Syrian Gov’t Prison

Member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP-GC), Adnan Fathi Othman, was released on Monday, August 24, from a Syrian government prison, where he had been held since 2013. Adnan’s brother was killed some

AGPS Issues New Documentary Report about Palestinians from Syria in Turkey

The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) issued a new report entitled “The Legal Situation of Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Turkey”. The report includes statistics about the Palestinian refugee community from Syria in Turkey and their ambivalent legal

Greece Accused of Pushing Back Migrants to Turkey

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has denied renewed claims of illegal pushbacks of asylum-seekers at sea and accused Turkey of peddling "misinformation" about his country's "tough but fair" border management. "If there's any incident that needs to be

Palestinian Refugee Bakr AlKousi Held in Syrian Gov't Jail since 2013

Palestinian refugee Bakr AlKousi has been secretly held in Syria's state-run jails for the seventh consecutive year.  Baker was arrested by Syrian security forces on August 12, 2013, at a checkpoint pitched in AlHusiniya camp, in Rif Dimashq

Documentation Center North of Syria Calls on Palestinians in Aleppo’s Outskirts to Sign Up for Identity Documents

The Documentation Center of Palestinian Refugees in Northern Syria called on Palestinian families coming from Idlib to Aleppo’s northern suburbs to show up at the center in order to register their personal information and obtain the necessary identity documents. The

Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to Coronavirus in Damascus

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Yousef Alalouh, a resident of Dumar city, has died of coronavirus. He is the 14th victim among the Palestinian refugee community in/from war-torn Syria. Over recent weeks, dozens of Palestinian refugees in Syria have contracted coronavirus, several

Coronavirus Cases Go Up in Neirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees, Residents Warn of Unhygienic Funeral Procedures

Activists from AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, have warned of the swift propagation of coronavirus and pushed for hygienic funeral procedures. People taking part in the funeral procession should wear face masks and gloves and use disinfectants to prevent a further

Commerce High School Opened Up in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees

The Ministry of Education has established a High School of Commerce in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees. Some 310 students from AlNeirab camp have sat for 9th grade exams this year, 14 among them received a score of over 90%

Palestinian Refugee Student Assists Displaced Family in Jordan

A Palestinian refugee student has provided a displaced family from Syria in Jordan with a much-needed sum of money to pay rental fees. The cash-stripped family has been on the verge of homelessness in Jordan. Farah, a student at the

Another Palestinian Refugee Dies of Coronavirus in Syria Displacement Camp

Palestinian refugee Saada Abdullah Shaheen has succumbed to COVID-19 in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo. She is the eighth COVID-19 victim in the camp. A number of Palestinian refugees taking shelter in AlNeirab camp, in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo

756 Palestinian Refugees Killed in Pro-Gov’t Shootouts in Syria

756 Palestinian refugees were killed as they fought alongside the Syrian government forces since the outbreak of the bloody conflict. The list includes 265 Palestinian refugees who died as they joined the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), affiliated with the Syrian

Palestinian Chemistry Student Ahmad Jalil Secretly Held in Syrian Jail for 7th Year

Palestinian refugee Ahmad Diab Jalil, aged 31, has been enduring a mysterious fate in Syrian government lock-ups for the seventh year running. Ahmad, a student of Chemistry at Damascus University, was kidnapped by pro-government forces on June 25, 2013 at

Palestinian Refugee Dies of Coronavirus in AlNeirab Camp

Palestinian refugee Kasem Mohamed Azam has died of coronavirus in AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo. He is the seventh COVID-19 victim in the camp. A number of Palestinian refugees taking shelter in AlNeirab camp, in the northern Syrian

Member of Liwaa AlQuds Brigade Survives Assassination Attempt in Syria

Palestinian refugee Iyad Wajih Abdul Rahim, the commander of Liwaa AlQuds brigade, affiliated with the Syrian regime, survived on Saturday an assassination attempt, after anonymous gunmen opened fire at him at around 2h30 a.m. outside of his house in

Palestinian Refugees Rally Outside of Swedish Immigration Agency

Dozens of Palestinian refugees who have been denied humanitarian asylum in Sweden have rallied outside of the Migration Agency in Goteborg city, urging authorities to grant them asylum. Over recent years, the Swedish Migration Agency has turned down applications for

Family of Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Girl in Syria Appeals for Urgent Humanitarian Action

A Palestinian family from Syria has appealed to the Greek authorities, the International Red Cross, and the humanitarian organizations to help them secure treatment fees for their six-year-old daughter, who is diagnosed with bone cancer. The family members were displaced

2 Palestinian Brothers Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Prisons since 2012

Palestinian brothers Waseem and Anas Mahmoud Muhahi have been held in Syrian government dungeons since October 2012. Both were kidnapped from Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees south of Damascus. Their condition and whereabouts have been shrouded in mystery. AGPS kept

Residents of AlSabina Camp Denounce Chronic Power Blackout

Palestinian families taking shelter in AlSabina refugee camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the chronic power outages. Civilians said the power crisis has made life unbearable in the area, at a time when stifling heat continues to grip

Tension Soars in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees

Tension has been running high in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, due to an altercation between Liwaa AlQuds brigade and AlNeirab armed group, both affiliated with the Syrian regime. An AGPS reporter said the altercation burst out shortly after a woman

2 More Palestinian Refugees Die of COVID-19 in Syria Displacement Camp

Palestinian refugees Mohamed Khalil Zaydan and Fatma Saker have succumbed to the novel coronavirus in AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, north of Syria. A number of Palestinian refugees taking shelter in AlNeirab camp, in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, have

7 Years since 36 Palestinians Were Killed by Chemical Weapons in Ghouta

On the seventh anniversary of the “chemical massacre”, perpetrated on August 21, 2013 in Rif Dimashq, AGPS warns that the Palestinian refugee community in Syria has been disastrously affected by the onslaughts launched by the Syrian government army using internationally

Palestinian Brothers Mohamed and Mootaz Badawi Held in Syrian Gov’t Jail for over 3 Years

Palestinian brothers Mohamed Ali Badawi and Mootaz Ali Badawi have been held in Syria government jails for over six years. Both were arrested in AlHajar AlAswad area, near Yarmouk Camp. Their family continues to appeal for information. Over 1,790

Displaced Palestinians Warn of Property-Theft South of Damascus

Reports of burglary continue to emerge in AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, adjacent to Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian refugees have been taking shelter. Palestinian families displaced from the area continue to call on the concerned authorities to

UNRWA Sets Eligibility Criterion for Access of Lebanon Health Center

UNRWA said people who have coronavirus-related symptoms including breathing disorders, dry cough, and fever along with those who tested positive for the virus but cannot quarantine themselves at home are entitled to medical assistance at the Siblin center. UNRWA and

Syria Meeting Discusses Dire Situation in Palestinian Refugee Camp

A meeting was held in AlHusainiya camp between civil society representatives, pro-government parties, and women empowerment groups in order to discuss the deteriorating situation in the camp. The meeting tackled UNRWA’s vital role in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Over

Palestinian Refugee Succumbs to COVID-19 in Syria Displacement Camp

Palestinian refugee Kamel Mohamed AlSafouri, a resident of AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, has died of coronavirus. Palestinian political factions in Aleppo sent a petition to UNRWA, urging the Agency to take immediate action in response to the coronavirus outbreak in

Property-Theft Assaults Ongoing in Yarmouk Camp

Activists have warned that civilian property has been subjected to theft and homes to burglary in Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Damascus. Activists have caught sight of flocks of vehicles laden with belongings stolen from abandoned buildings in the

Residents of AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce UNRWA

Residents of AlNeirab Camp have denounced the indifference of UNRWA staff regarding their appeals for urgent humanitarian action at a time when COVID-19 continues to grip the camp. Civilians have lashed out at UNRWA, saying serious action should be made

2 Palestinians Succumb to Coronavirus, 6 Elderly People Infected in AlNeirab Camp

Palestinian girl Hiba Fawzi AlSai’d and Palestinian man Fakhri Mi’ari, residents of AlNeirab camp, in Aleppo, have died of coronavirus. Six other elderly Palestinian-born refugees have also contracted coronavirus in the camp.  Confirmed coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported

On World Humanitarian Day: Hundreds of Palestinian Volunteers Forcibly Disappeared, Killed in Syria

AGPS has documented the death of 4,048 Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria, among them hundreds of activists, relief officers, and volunteer medics. Daily scenes of bloodshed and destruction have led to deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Syria. AGPS has kept

UNRWA to Deliver Cash Aid to Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon

UNRWA in Lebanon said new batches of cash aid will be transferred to Palestinian families displaced from Syria. In a statement, UNRWA said every refugee will receive 70,000 Lebanese pounds as a food grant and an additional sum of

UNRWA Extends School Registration Deadlines

UNRWA announced its decision to extend deadlines for registration of Palestine refugee students at its schools until the end of August. UNRWA operates 711 elementary and preparatory schools in its five fields of operation, including eight secondary schools in Lebanon

Residents of Khan Dannun Camp Denounce School Supplies Price Hike

Residents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, said prices of school supplies have soared with the advent of the new school year. The residents condemned the Syrian government over a decision to give school supplies loans

Anti-Coronavirus Drive Launched in AlNeirab Camp for Palestinian Refugees

A nurse from AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees has launched an initiative aiming to provide free oxygen to coronavirus-stricken persons. The nurse, called Amer Darwish, said people who have breathing disorders and need oxygen cylinders will receive them for free

10 Coronavirus Infections Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria

A number of coronavirus infections have been reported in AlRaml Camp for Palestinian refugees in Latakia, raising concerns over an unabated outbreak of the deadly virus in the area. Reports circulated on social media networks said over 10 cases have

Palestinian Doctor Radhi Shakosh Secretly Held in Syrian Prisons for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Radi Mohamed Saleh Shakosh has been secretly incarcerated in Syrian jails for the eighth consecutive year. Shakosh was kidnapped by the Syrian intelligence forces on August 11, 2012 outside of his clinic in Khan Eshieh Camp. His fate

Cornavirus Outbreak Feared in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria

Coronavirus cases have been reported in AlRaml camp in Latakia, where displaced Palestinian families have expressed deep concern over their fate in the poverty-stricken area. A number of infected residents have refused to reveal their names over bullying concerns. Recently

Displaced Palestinian Families in Yalda Town Rail Against Power Crisis

Palestinian refugees displaced from Yarmouk Camp to Yalda town, in Rif Dimashq, denounced the frequent power blackouts in the area. A Palestinian refugee said power has operated only for one hour over the past five days, adding that the situation

Stranded Palestinian Refugee in Sri Lanka Appeals for Urgent Humanitarian Action

Palestinian refugee from Syria Moadh Khalil Abu AlAlaa, previously sheltered in Yarmouk Camp, has appealed to the international humanitarian and human rights organizations to lend him a hand and help him with treatment fees. Moadh, who is stranded in Sri

Palestinian Refugee Ayham Khalil Secretly Held in Syrian Gov’t Prison for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Ayham Raja Khalil, from AlHajar AlAswad neighborhood, south of Damascus, has been forcibly disappeared in Syrian government prisons for the 8th consecutive year.  Ayham was arrested on April 16, 2012. AGPS documented the secret detention of over

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

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

Over 160 Palestinian Refugee Locked Down in Greek Migrant Camp

Some 160 Palestinian asylum seekers taking refuge in Vial migrant facility, set up on Kios Island, have been quarantined, along with over 1,000 migrants, following confirmed coronavirus cases in the area. The camp, accommodating some 1,500 migrants, will

Tension Running High in AlNeirab Camp following Coronavirus-Related Death

Concerns have mounted over an unabated coronavirus outbreak among Palestinian refugee families sheltered in AlNeirab Camp after a resident succumbed to the virus in the area. The victim is identified as Palestinian teacher Mohamed Ali Shreih. Confirmed coronavirus cases have

Migrants Stranded Due to Turkey-Greece Border Dispute

Pictures released by the Monitoring and Rescue Cell (MRC) on Facebook showed a number of migrants as being intercepted by the Greek coast guard and pushed back to Turkey, where they were again intercepted by the Turkish coast guard. MRC

90% of Palestinian Students in Syria Pass High School Exams

Education chief in Yarmouk Camp, Walid AlKurdi, said 90.5% of Palestinian high school students obtained their 9thgrade diplomas in 2020. 87 students received a score of 3000/3100. At the same time, 11 UNRWA schools recorded a success rate of

Palestinian Refugee in Jordan at Risk of Homelessness, Detention

A Palestinian refugee in Jordan has appealed for urgent humanitarian action by UNRWA and the international humanitarian organizations, saying he has been left at the risk of homelessness and imprisonment in Jordan after he failed to pay house rents and

Palestinian Refugee in Germany Allegedly Involved in Syria War Crimes

A new report published by Zaman AlWasl daily has revealed the involvement of Palestinian refugee Mahmoud Arnaout, born in 1974, in war crimes against Palestinian refugees in Yarmouk Camp, where he had previously been taking shelter. The son of a

Palestine Embassy in Turkey: Palestinians Eligible for Kimlik Visa

The Palestinian embassy in Turkey said Palestinian refugees are eligible to apply for temporary protection cards known as “kimlik”. Demands should be submitted at migration agencies across Turkish cities except for Antalya, Aydın, Bursa, Cangli, Duzce, Edirne, Hatay, Istanbul, Izmir

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Denounce Sound Alarm over Scarce Humanitarian Aid

Palestinian refugees in Syria continue to denounce the insufficiency of UNRWA aid at a time when coronavirus outbreaks have made the socio-economic situation worse in the war-torn country. Palestinian refugees in Syria continue to launch cries for help over their

2 Elderly Palestinian Refugees Pronounced Dead in AlHusainiya Camp

An elderly Palestinian man taking refuge in AlHusiniya camp, in Rif Dimashq, has died of coronavirus. His wife also succumbed to the virus just a few days later. The Syrian authorities closed off the local market in AlHusiniya following an

Over 1,797 Palestinian Refugees Secretly Incarcerated in Syrian Prisons

AGPS has been deeply concerned about the upsurge in the number of Palestinian victims of torture and enforced disappearance in Syria. Over 1,790 Palestinian refugees have been secretly held in Syrian government dungeons since the outburst of deadly hostilities

Liwaa AlQuds Former Military Commander Held in Syrian Prison for 2nd Year

Palestinian refugee Samer Rafe’, Liwaa AlQuds’s former military commander, has been held in Syrian government prisons for the second consecutive year.  Samer was arrested in August 2018 following a clash with a government officer at a checkpoint in Latakia

Palestinian Refugees in Jordan Denounced Delay in UNRWA Aid Delivery

Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Jordan have denounced delays in aid delivery by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The refugees said UNRWA officials have reneged on their promises to transfer

12 Palestinians from Syria Succumb to Coronavirus

12 Palestinians from Syria have succumbed to the novel coronavirus so far, according to AGPS data. On March 29, Palestinian refugee from Syria Hasan Tershahani, aged 72, succumbed to the disease in the Netherlands. Palestinian refugee Ibrahim AlKhatib also died

Situation of Palestinian Young Men/Women Exacerbated by Syria Warfare

Almost ten years into the Syrian conflict, Palestinian youths continue to face a squalid humanitarian condition and an ambivalent future. Thousands have lost their jobs; others have become internally displaced; and hundreds more have been subjected to enforced disappearance and

Palestinian Family in Lebanon Appeals for Life-Saving Treatment for Their Daughter

The family of a displaced Palestinian girl from Syria in Lebanon’s AlBekaa region has appealed to the national and international humanitarian institutions to help them secure sums of money needed to purchase insulin for their diabetic child. The 17-year-old girl

Handful of Displaced Families Return to Yarmouk Camp

A number of Palestinian families returned to Yarmouk Camp after permits were issued by Syrian security forces to that end. Palestinian families continue to call on the concerned authorities to allow them a safe return to their homes in Yarmouk

Palestinian Sisters Achieve Excellent Academic Results after Their Father Dies under Torture in Syria

Palestinian sisters Hana and Rana Khairat obtained their high school diplomas (9th grade) with honors. Both sisters have been raised in AlAyedeen refugee camp in Hama. Their father, Ahmad Zaki Khairat, was killed under torture in Syrian government penal complexes

Palestinian Refugee Released in Prisoner Swap

A Palestinian woman along with five other women and a girl were released from Syria’s state-run prisons following a prisoner swap deal struck between the Syrian government and Tahrir AlSham battalion in northern Syria. The swap was struck in return

Migrants in Greece Denounce Mistreatment, Poor Hygiene

Migrants and asylum seekers sheltered in a camp set up in Thebes city, in Athens, have denounced the absence of vital services in the area, including cleaning, garbage clearance, and healthcare. An AGPS reporter said the asylum seekers have lashed

UNRWA Pledges Sustained Education, Health Services for Palestine Refugees

UNRWA’s Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, said one of the Agency’s key priorities is to provide education and healthcare services for Palestine refugees in its five fields of operations. Lazzarini sent a message of assurance to the Palestine refugee community, saying UNRWA

Number of Coronavirus Cases Go Up in AlNeirab Displacement Camp

Confirmed coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported in AlNeirab refugee camp in Aleppo, at a time when residents have been launching cries for help over the absence of hygiene kit and medicines.  Dozens of cases have been reported in

Director of UNRWA Health Program in Syria Dies of Coronavirus

Regional director of UNRWA’s Health Program in Syria, Tayseer Sabagh, has succumbed to COVID-19 in Damascus. UNRWA’s medical staff, the General Authority for Palestinian Arab Refugees, and the Palestinian Red Crescent have mourned Tayseer’s death.  He was pronounced dead

252 Residents of Yarmouk Palestinian Refugee Camp Held in Syrian Prisons

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

3 Palestinian Families on Verge of Homelessness in Greece

Three Palestinian families from Syria are about to go homeless in Athens after authorities ordered them to evacuate their European-funded rooms. The families comprise 19 members, including a six-year-old girl diagnosed with bone cancer. They fled Yarmouk and AlAyedeen refugee

Parents Gather at UNRWA School in Yarmouk Camp

Parents of Palestinian refugee students enrolled at AlTabegha School, run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), met on Sunday with education officials at the school. The meeting was convened at the

New Coronavirus Victims, Infections Reported South of Damascus

Coronavirus cases have been increasingly reported south of Damascus, where hundreds of Palestinian families have been sheltered. Local sources told AGPS that a number of infected persons succumbed to the lethal virus in Yarmouk and AlSabina refugee camps. An estimated

Activists Call for Compulsory Mask-Wearing in Khan Eshieh Camp

Activists in Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees have launched calls for wearing face masks to prevent coronavirus contamination.  The following hashtagh “mask is not a sin” has been circulated to urge the residents to abide by such a

Palestinian Refugees among Dozens Protesting in Deraa to Urge Syrian Regime to Release Prisoners

Dozens of Palestinians and Syrians sheltered in Deraa province, south of Syria, maintained a vigil on Monday calling on the Syrian government to release all prisoners secretly held behind prison bars. Reporting from southern Syria, an AGPS correspondent said the

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

Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in Khan Dannun camp, in Rif Dimashq, continue to rail against the poor infrastructure and absence of vital facilities in the area. Water supplies have been repeatedly cut off across residential neighborhoods in Khan Dannun

35 Migrants Pushed Back to Turkish Waters from Greece

The Greek coast guard has repulsed on Sunday a boat carrying 35 irregular migrants. The migrant raft was intercepted by Greek coast guard and pushed back to Turkey, leaving dozens at the risk of death. Human rights activists said several

265 Palestinian Refugees Affiliated with PLA Killed in War-Torn Syria

265 Palestinian refugees fighting alongside PLA forces were pronounced dead since the outbreak of the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic. Most of the casualties died in such Rif Dimashq areas as Tel Kurdi and Tel Sawan and also in

UN Agency Highlights Needs of Vulnerable Palestine Refugee Families in Wake of Beirut Explosion

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has expressed its concerns over the condition of Palestinian refugee families after the catastrophic explosion in the port of Beirut.  UNRWA said in a

Palestinian Refugee Students Achieve Excellent Academic Results in Syria

A number of Palestinian students garnered excellent marks at high school exams (main session) for the scientific and literary branches across the Syrian territories. The results were released by the Syrian Ministry of Education on August 8, 2020. Palestinian girl

3 Palestinian Brothers Forcibly Disappeared by Syrian Gov’t

Three Palestinian brothers have been secretly locked up in Syrian government jails for the 8th year running. Two of them turned themselves in to the Syrian authorities after the pro-government Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)--General Command (GC)

UN Appoints Deputy Chief of Palestine Refugee Agency

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced on 18 June 2020 the appointment of Leni Stenseth of Norway as Deputy Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) at the

Palestinian Refugees in Syria Sound Distress Signals as Coronavirus Cases Go Up

Concerns have mounted over a striking increase in coronavirus cases in and around Palestinian refugee camps in Damascus, where the number of confirmed infections has already soared. Medics sounded distress signals over the acute shortage in staff and equipment along

Palestinian Refugee Student Earns Highest Score at High School

Palestinian girl Israa Mohamed AlRefa’i, raised in Yarmouk displacement camp, in Damascus, has received the highest score (3100/3100) as part of 9th grade exams at Mahmoud Yousef Issa alternative school. Dozens of displaced Palestinian refugees have achieved success stories, despite

Palestinians in Hama Camp Rail Against Water Crisis

Residents of AlAyedeen camp in Hama have denounced the frequent water blackouts in the area and called for urgent action by the concerned authorities. A resident told AGPS that most of civilian homes have run out of potable water. Water

Palestinian Women in Syria Produce Face Masks

19 Palestinian refugee women and girls have been producing face masks at a UNRWA community center in Rif Dimashq province. UNRWA said the refugees attended sewing courses at the Agency’s centers and produced 1,130 masks that will be distributed

Anti-Coronavirus Drive Held in Khan Dannun Refugee Camp

Activists from Khan Dannun camp have launched a campaign to respond to coronavirus outbreak. A volunteer said the campaign aims to prevent the spread of the lethal virus among the camp residents. A resident told AGPS that coronavirus has been

Coronavirus-Stricken Palestinian Refugee in Syria Denounces Bullying

Palestinian refugee Ahmad AlNatour said he has been subjected to bullying in AlNeirab displacement camp, in Aleppo, after he contracted coronavirus. Natour said on his facebook page that he has been intimidated by people around him due to his infection

Resident of Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria Dies of Coronavirus

Palestinian refugee Mohamed Kheir Mousa Diab has died of coronavirus in Khan Eshieh camp, in Rif Dimashq, in Syria. Activists said COVID-19 symptoms, including high fever and breathing disorders, figured on the victim’s body, but he has been denied admission

Food Items Distributed to Displaced Families in Northern Syria

The Palestinians of Syria Relief Commission distributed meat portions to over 1,400 Palestinian refugee families taking shelter in displacement camps set up north of Syria. The commission said the donations were made by Palestinians from Palestinian territories occupied since

Palestinian Refugee Omar Alalouh Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Jails for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Omar Ahmad Alalouh, from Yarmouk Camp, has been secretly held in Syria’s state-run prisons for the eight consecutive year. Omar was arrested by Syrian security forces at AlJalil School, in Yarmouk Camp, on September 28, 2012. AGPS documented

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

PLA Officers Succumb to Coronavirus in Damascus

The Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) has mourned the death of Mohamed Tareq AlKhadraa, PLA’s chief of staff, at the age of 89. Palestinian sources said AlKhadraa died of coronavirus which he contracted in Damascus, where he will also be buried

Palestinian Refugee Ihab Abbas Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th Year

Palestinian refugee Ihab Mahmoud Abbas, aged 23, has been secretly held in Syrian government prisons for the seventh consecutive year.  Ihab, a resident of Hums, was arrested by Syrian security forces on March 21, 2013 as he passed through

Italy Contributes to UNRWA Syria Regional Crisis Emergency Appeal in Lebanon

Ambassador of Italy in Lebanon Nicoletta Bombardiere, and the Director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Affairs in Lebanon, Claudio Cordone, signed last week an agreement for an additional contribution

Palestinian Journalist in The Netherlands Launches Successful Career

Palestinian journalist Bisan Zarzar, who fled war-torn Syria to the Netherlands some six years ago, has achieved an outstanding career in the Western European country. Bisan worked with “Holland Now” radio program and successfully broadcasted her series “Pursue your higher

Coronavirus Infections Reported in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria

A number of residents  of AlNeirab camp for Palestinian refugees, in Aleppo, have contracted the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The reported cases have been home-quarantined and kept under observation to curtail a propagation of the lethal disease in the displacement camp

Palestinian Family Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 7th Year

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

Situation of Displaced Palestinian Families in Deir Ballout Camp Exacerbated by Water Dearth

Hundreds of displaced Palestinian families north of Syria continue to launch cries for help over their tragic living conditions in the poorly-equipped Deir Ballout Camp, saying an acute water crisis has made the situation far worse. The refugees lashed out

70% of Deraa Camp Neighborhoods Deprived of Potable Water

Residents of Daraa camp said they have been left without water for several days. Civilians attributed the water scarcity to the closure of water pipelines by local authorities at the claim that water supplies are being frittered away under the

285 Displaced Palestinian Families from Syria Taking Refugee in Lebanon’s Wadi AlZinah

The number of Palestinian families from Syria sheltered in Wadi AlZinah, in Lebanon’s southern region of AlKharroub, is estimated at 285. The number has shrunk back compared to previous years. The Charity Association for Relief of Palestinian People said that

Number of Coronavirus Fatalities Goes Up in Palestinian Refugee Camp in Syria

A number of residents of Khan Dannun camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq, have died of coronavirus this week. Local sources told AGPS that the lethal virus has spread quickly in and around the camp, saying at least four

8 Years On, Tragic Traces of AlJa’ouna Massacre Still Present in Yarmouk Camp

Eight years have passed by since AlJa’ouna massacre, perpetrated on August 2, 2012, took away the lives of over 20 Palestinians in Yarmouk Camp, south of Damascus, among them children. Several other Palestinians were left wounded after two mortar shells

Muslim Prayers Suspended in Palestinian Refugee Camp

Activists have urged the residents of Khan Eshieh camp for Palestinian refugees to abide by the decision of the Syrian Health Ministry announced on Sunday to suspend congregational prayers at mosques in and around Damascus for 15 days as of

Situation of Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon Exacerbated by Lockdown, Price Leap

The situation of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon has been exacerbated by the anti-coronavirus movement restrictions and absence of humanitarian and medical assistance in the Lebanese territories.  Prices have also skyrocketed in the Middle Eastern country, overburdening the cash-stripped families

Palestinian Family Arrested on Way to Turkey

Palestinian refugee Maymoun Naser, born in 1985, was arrested by Syrian security forces last week as he tried to cross Idlib borderlands with his wife and two children, trying to get to safety to Turkey. Local sources told AGPS that

Palestinian Refugee Hani Akleh Forcibly Disappeared in Syrian Prisons for 8th Year

Palestinian refugee Hani Saleh Akleh has been secretly detained in Syrian government prisons for the eighth consecutive year. Hani was arrested on October 25, 2012 at AlKaws checkpoint, in AlSayeda Zeinab, in Rif Dimashq. Hani’s condition and whereabouts could not

14 Palestinian Students from Syria Displacement Camp Get High School Diplomas with Honors

14 Palestinian students sheltered in AlNeirab refugee camp, in Aleppo, got their high school diplomas with high scores. The list includes Lin Mujahed AlTaher (239.5); Fatma Muhammad Zaidan 238; Thaer Ayman Qaddoura (236.5); Alma Aysar Musa (235.8)

Palestinian Ambassador: Displaced Families Will Return to Yarmouk Camp

Director of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) political department in Damascus, Anwar Abdul Hadi, said in a video addressing the displaced residents of Yarmouk Camp that the camp will be reconstructed and families will be allowed to retrieve their houses

10,000 Objections Filed against Yarmouk’s New Reconstruction Plan

Over 10,000 objections have been filed so far against the new reconstruction plan issued by Damascus Governorate to reconstruct Yarmouk Camp for Palestinian refugees. Lawyers and human rights activists told AGPS that the number of objections is the largest

Food Items Handed Over to Palestinian Asylum-Seekers in Greece

Activists have distributed meat portions to a number of Palestinian and Syrian families in Greece. Some 100 displaced families taking shelter around Athens benefited from the move. Palestinian refugees from Syria continue to risk their lives onboard the “death boats”

Residents of Khan Dannun Camp for Palestinian Refugees Denounce Mistreatment at UNRWA Clinic

Residents of Khan Dannun Camp, in Rif Dimashq, have spoken out against the mistreatment they have been subjected to by staff members at a UNRWA-run clinic in the camp. Local activists have urged the UN refugee agency, the General Authority

Hundreds of Palestinian Refugees Spend Eid Festival behind Syria’s Prison Bars

Palestinian prisoners in Syria and their families have been deprived of the joy of Eid in the war-torn country, where thousands of civilians have been killed and thousands more have fallen prey to enforced disappearance. Over 1,790 Palestinian refugees

Palestinians from Syria Spend Occasion of Eid away from Home

Tens of thousands of Palestinians from Syria have spent the holy occasion of Eid AlAdhha (Feast of Sacrifice) away from their homes and families. Torn from the nourishment of home and warmth of family, Palestinians have been scattered across Lebanon