THE CRISIS IN YARMOUK CAMP
30 JÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµE 2014
Our spokesperson Chris Gunness has the following to say on the situation in Yarmouk Camp
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA is extremely concerned that its distribution of food to civilian families in Yarmouk last took place on 23 May 2014. The most recent Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA distribution of hygiene kits was on 7 June 2014. Civilian residents of Yarmouk continue to contend with grave conditions as their basic humanitarian needs and the requirements of humanitarian access remain unmet. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA continues urgently to seek a resumption of its humanitarian activities inside Yarmouk and is appealing to the parties to the 21 June agreement to make this resumption possible. The Agency stands ready to implement a rapid humanitarian response to address the immediate and longer term needs of the civilians of Yarmouk.
"Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA will continue to advocate for continuous, substantial and safe humanitarian access to Yarmouk, and for the protection of Palestinian and Syrian civilians."
Document Type: Press Release, Statement, Update
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA)
Country: Syria
Subject: Armed conflict, Food, Health, Humanitarian relief, Living conditions, Negotiations and agreements, Refugee camps, Refugees and displaced persons, Security issues
Publication Date: 30/06/2014