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.”
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