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Syria Regional Crisis Response 79

Situation in Yarmouk still critical

“Recent weeks saw escalating violence and displacement across Syria, with continued access difficulties for Palestine refugees in Yarmouk, Khan Eshieh, villages to the west of Dera’a and other locations. Frequent recourse to armed violence interrupted life-saving humanitarian operations in Yarmouk, which remains of deep concern to UNRWA. In Dera’a, clashes and shelling have continued, with the city and surrounding areas suffering from electricity shortages, which in turn affected distribution of UNRWA cash assistance. One UNRWA staff member was killed while trying to escape clashes in Dera’a camp.”

“Of the 17 United Nations staff killed in Syria as a result of the conflict, 14 are UNRWA staff. Twenty-six UNRWA staff are currently detained or missing. Twenty-six UNRWA staff have been injured during the course of the conflict.”

“Of approximately 540,000 Palestine refugees registered with UNRWA in Syria, over 50 per cent are estimated to have been displaced within Syria, with a further 12 per cent to neighbouring countries.”

“During the reporting period, UNRWA was able to distribute 2,289 food parcels and 537 hygiene kits to civilians trapped in Yarmouk. Health staff at the temporary health point treated about 1,500 patients. On nine out of 18 days, UNRWA was not able to enter Yarmouk, lately due to sporadic armed clashes and shelling in the surrounding neighbourhoods. UNRWA is deeply concerned that the recourse to armed violence frequently interrupts life-saving humanitarian operations in Yarmouk. 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.”

“Stricter restrictions imposed in early May 2014 continue to deny entry to the overwhelming majority of PRS to Lebanon, including humanitarian cases and those seeking reunification with their close family. Restrictions also affect PRS already in country: PRS are unable to renew their visas beyond one year. More and more PRS remain in Lebanon irregularly and face an array of protection concerns, including limited freedom of movement and lack of access to civil registration procedures.”

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