Syria Regional Crisis Response 78

Situation in Yarmouk critical

“Of the 17 United Nations staff killed in Syria as a result of the conflict, 13 are UNRWA staff. Twenty-seven UNRWA staff are currently detained or missing. Twenty-six UNRWA staff have been injured.”

“Out of approximately 540,000 Palestine refugees registered with UNRWA in Syria, over 50 per cent are estimated to have been displaced within Syria or to neighbouring countries. In Lebanon, 42,000 Palestine refugees from Syria have been recorded with UNRWA; in Jordan 14,290 and in Gaza 860 have approached UNRWA for assistance. The Agency also received reports of around 4,000 Palestine refugees in Egypt and smaller numbers in Libya, Turkey and East Asia.”

“During the reporting period, UNRWA was able to distribute 2,088 food parcels to the 18,000 civilians trapped in Yarmouk. Clashes broke out on a few occasions during this period, causing a pause in distributions for 11 days; UNRWA was able to enter Yarmouk on 15 days. When distribution was possible, medical staff at the temporary health point that was set up on 24 June were able to see patients in Yarmouk, sometimes more than 100 per day. A total of 2,452 hygiene kits were also distributed. The humanitarian situation in Yarmouk remains desperate and UNRWA appeals to all parties to do everything in their power to end the suffering of the over 18,000 civilians trapped there. UNRWA is deeply concerned that the recourse to armed violence frequently interrupts life-saving humanitarian operations in Yarmouk.”

“Nine health centres are operational in Damascus, and one each in Homs, Hama, Latakia, Neirab and Aleppo. In addition, eight health points are operational in Damascus, and one in Aleppo. These health centres have enough medicine and supplies to last until the end of October 2014.”

“UNRWA initiated a second round of food distribution in June, which was ongoing at the time of this update, with 84,229 food parcels being distributed to 76,166 families across Syria. The second round of cash assistance was approaching completion, with over 458,000 Palestine refugees served.”

“In Jordan, 14,348 PRS [Palestine refugees from Syria] and their families have approached UNRWA, an increase of 58 since the last report. Most PRS in Jordan live in poverty and their precarious legal status creates difficulties for civil processes, access to services and employment. Along with some 200 Syrians, 193 PRS are held in Cyber City, a government-appointed facility near Ramtha.”

Full Report:

http://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/emergency-reports/syria-regional-crisis-response-78