UN experts call to repatriate women and children from NE, Syria camps

The United Nations experts described the conditions in al-Hol and Roj camps in northeastern Syria as “non-human,” and in this context, a counter-terrorism expert, Fionwala Ni Olin, told the Voice of America: “The matter is very urgent, and the risks of pneumonia and dangerous diseases for children are. In particular, elevated. "

"Water conditions and their scarcity is a fact of life, as toilets and other basic humanitarian necessities are under severe pressure," she added.

These camps house more than 64,000 people, the majority of whom are women and children.

Al-Hol camp is the largest camp for refugees and displaced Syrians who fled their homes due to the war, and it is home to nearly 62,000 people.

Fionwala said that the new Corona virus reached the camp through 4 cases, warning of extraordinary challenges in the event of a wider spread of the epidemic.

United Nations officials say that women and children in these camps are viewed with suspicion, as states are reluctant to send them home, as most of them belong to the families of former ISIS mercenaries.

In an effort to change their position, nearly 20 human rights experts sent a letter to 57 countries urging them to repatriate their citizens.

"In general, I don't think this is a club that countries want to join," said Fionwala. "Some countries are making somewhat heroic efforts not to be in this club, with the exception of Kazakhstan and Russia who have made tremendous efforts to take back those citizens who wish to return."

The expert on combating terrorism concluded that it is unreasonable for women and children to be forced to live in these conditions because of their family ties.

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ANHA