Syrian Refugees in Iraqi Camps Seek Assistance Amidst PKK-Related Crisis
Desperate Syrian Refugees in Iraq's Camps Seek Aid Amidst PKK-Related Crisis
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Syrian civilians who fled the turmoil of their country's civil war and found refuge in camps within Iraq are now grappling with an urgent plea for assistance, as their hope of returning home remains thwarted by the presence of terrorist groups, including the PKK and its affiliates like YPG.
The city of Duhok, a sanctuary for approximately 115,000 Syrian asylum seekers according to official records, is home to around 20 refugee camps. These camps have become the temporary abodes of these desperate refugees, where they endure harsh living conditions as they await essential aid.
Within these camps, the plight of Syrian refugee Dilyar Dara mirrors the struggles of many. Dara highlighted the pressing challenges faced by the younger generation in the camps, emphasizing their dire need for employment opportunities that remain scarce within the camp's confines. "They need a job but there are none available inside the camp, and aid agencies are not helping," she lamented. Moreover, the lack of accessible medical assistance adds to the concerns of the refugees.
Imad Misho, another resident of the camp, has spent nearly a decade in this temporary home. With a glimmer of hope for a better future, he envisions a time when Syria's conditions will improve, political disputes will be resolved, and armed groups will cease to exert control. "One day, if the situation in Syria improves, if the political problems are solved, if the armed groups are eliminated, we can return to our country," he expressed.
Zana Muhammed, the manager of one of these camps, disclosed that the plight of the refugees has been exacerbated by the fact that numerous aid organizations have ceased their operations following the commencement of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022.
This desperate situation further underscores the ongoing menace posed by the PKK, which has waged a terror campaign for over 35 years. This organization, classified as a terrorist group by Turkey, the United States, and the European Union, has inflicted a devastating toll of nearly 40,000 casualties, encompassing men, women, children, and even infants, in its acts of violence.
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