Action Group | Damascus
A delegation of residents from Yarmouk Camp met with Damascus Governor Maher Marwan on Tuesday. During the meeting, an extensive discussion took place on various issues of concern to the camp’s residents, in a move aimed at restoring life to the camp, which was once called the capital of the Palestinian diaspora due to its being one of the most densely populated Palestinian camps.
During the meeting, the delegation put forward a number of service demands, most notably the removal of rubble and fill, the removal of dangerous buildings, and the improvement of electricity and water services. They also demanded the expedited initial paving of Yarmouk and Palestine Streets, the activation of the transportation line on Yarmouk Street, and the opening of a bakery as soon as possible to serve the residents. The attendees also discussed legal issues related to Palestinian affairs in Syria, and the delegation emphasized the importance of addressing them within official frameworks.
The reactivation of the local committee of Yarmouk Camp was a key focus of the dialogue, with residents stressing the need to return the committee due to its essential role in accelerating the return of life and services to the camp and activating a coordination mechanism with official bodies.
For their part, residents expressed their gratitude to Governor Maher Marwan, praising his positivity in dealing with their demands. He promised to carefully study them and implement whatever was feasible immediately, while following up on the remaining demands within future plans.
The residents of Yarmouk Camp continue to face numerous challenges. Despite the relative improvement in services, the camp’s infrastructure remains severely damaged and weak as a result of the systematic bombing and destruction it suffered during the years of crisis at the hands of the former Syrian regime.