Action Group – Rural Damascus
Khan al-Sheih Palestinian refugee camp in Rural Damascus witnessed a security incident last night, when an unknown individual threw a hand grenade at the home of a resident, Ali Amouna, triggering heavy gunfire in the area.
According to eyewitnesses from the neighborhood, the incident stemmed from a family dispute. Security forces quickly cordoned off the area, arrested the perpetrator, and confiscated a rifle and two hand grenades in his possession before transferring him to the relevant authorities for further investigation.
Residents of the camp say the incident reflects a growing deterioration in security, marked by the absence of official oversight, increasing chaos, rising unemployment, and the spread of drugs””especially among youth. These factors are contributing to the deepening state of lawlessness within the camp.