People of embattled Yarmouk refugee camp plea to break siege

Translation by Yusra Ahmed

(Zaman Al Wasl)- Many civil associations in the embattled Yarmouk refugee camp for Palestinian refugees in Damascus appealed on Wednesday to the United Nations, and the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) and all humanitarian bodies in the world to rescue the camp and its people from the humanitarian crisis they face.

The appeal requested all to look to the tragedy of Yarmouk’s people who die from hunger, thirst and cold because of severe siege by Syrian regime and other Palestinian militias loyal to regime who prevent anything from entering the camp, like medicine, food and fuel.

The appeal came as a result of the unbearable living conditions in the camp, especially after closing the last crossing point to the Yarmouk a month ago, coincided with preventing the UNRWA from distributing food and other aid and relief materials because regime prohibited it from practicing its role in the camp.

“We are people deserve life, rescue us please, rescue us, may Yarmouk camp enjoys peace, security and stability” the statement ended.