The former Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmuk, on the outskirts of Damascus, offers a glimpse into how brutal the Syrian civil war was for the civilian population. Home to more than 150,000 people, Yarmuk was completely destroyed during the early years of the war. Now, many are returning to try to rebuild their devastated homes. (Images taken on Dec. 20, 2024)
Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmuk shows extent of violence during 13-year civil war in Syria
- By Yan Boechat
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A young Palestinian boy plays among the ruins of the former Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmuk, destroyed by regime forces during the Syrian civil war.
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No place was spared during the years of battles between rebel forces and Assad’s army. Even Yarmuk’s mosques were destroyed.
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Few places in Syria were as affected by the civil war as Yarmuk. No building or house was spared during the battles between Assad’s forces and the rebels.
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In some areas of the Yarmuk Palestinian refugee camp, entire blocks of apartments have been flattened by bombardments and airstrikes.