“Life in refugee camps in winter reflects the catastrophe of lives of refugees the world over,” said Abu Ahmed. “Crowded shelters with no ventilation, unemployment, insecurity.” In Gaza, freezing winds and rains sweeping across the Mediterranean battered families whose homes remain in ruins following the summer’s conflict. Dozens of the remaining homes were evacuated due to flooding. Mohammad’s family of four from Shejaiya neighborhood in Gaza were forced to flee their home in mid-July after it was severely damaged by bombing. Almost six months later, the family are still taking refuge in an UNRWA shelter and hoping for assistance to help them rebuild and shelter from the harsh winter. Mohammad says that all he hopes for is to see an end to the blockade and be able to lead a decent life in peace and security. unrwa.org/newsroom/features/winters-storms-bring-tragedy-and-loss-palestine-refugees-across-region
Posted on: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 07:05:57 +0000
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