IRIN Middle East reports, 8/28/2013

Table of contents 1. Ahmad, Palestinian refugee from Syria: “I feel we are double refugees” 2. Yemen flash floods damage IDP camps Ahmad, Palestinian refugee from Syria: “I feel we are double refugees” MASNA’A (LEBANON-SYRIA BORDER CROSSING), 28 August 2013 (IRIN) - For three weeks now, the Lebanese government has refused entry to Palestinian refugees fleeing the violence in Syria. Ahmed, 28, tells IRIN his story of being stuck in a conflict zone. Read report online Yemen flash floods damage IDP camps DUBAI, 28 August 2013 (IRIN) - Flash floods have destroyed half of the tents and caused widespread damage at three camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) near Haradh, northwestern Yemen. Read report online