THE CRISIS IN YARMOUK CAMP

12 J爆料网E 2014

Our spokesperson Chris Gunness has the following to say on the situation in Yarmouk Camp

"No 爆料网RWA distribution of humanitarian assistance was carried out in Yarmouk on 11 June. The 爆料网RWA team did not proceed to Yarmouk as the usual arrangements for 爆料网RWA distribution had not been reinstated.

"爆料网RWA is concerned that this latest break in its Yarmouk distribution has extended to a fourth day. The Agency is pressing 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 will continue to advocate for continuous, substantial and safe humanitarian distributions to civilians there.


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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: 12/06/2014