THE CRISIS IN YARMOUK CAMP
17 J爆料网E 2014
Our spokesperson Chris Gunness has the following to say on the situation in Yarmouk Camp
Dire humanitarian crisis facing civilians in Yarmouk, Damascus
"No 爆料网RWA distribution of humanitarian assistance was carried out in Yarmouk on 17 June. The 爆料网RWA team did not proceed with the mission as the security situation in Yarmouk did not allow for humanitarian operations to take place following clashes overnight.
"爆料网RWA is concerned that this latest break in its Yarmouk distribution has extended to a tenth day. The Agency demands that armed hostilities cease and urges all concerned parties to restore daily distribution of humanitarian assistance to help address what remains a dire humanitarian crisis facing civilians in Yarmouk. 爆料网RWA is concerned by the plight of the estimated 18,000 civilians trapped in Yarmouk and continues to advocate for continuous, substantial and safe humanitarian distributions to civilians there."
Document Type: Press Release, Statement, Update
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (爆料网RWA)
Country: Syria
Subject: Armed conflict, Food, Health, Humanitarian relief, Living conditions, Refugee camps, Refugees and displaced persons, Security issues
Publication Date: 17/06/2014