Understanding Prison
MENA Prison Forum in Berlin #7
Justice for Little Palestine: the Siege and Starvation of Yarmouk (Syria), on Trial
With Aeham Ahmad, Wassim Mukdad, Dalia Qumsieh, a.o.
Moderation: Bernhard Hillenkamp
- Dialogue
- Music
English /
With Arabic translation /
Once a vibrant Palestinian refugee camp and an integral part of Damascus, Yarmouk became a site of extreme state violence in the aftermath of the 2011 revolution. Following mass protests in 2012, the Assad regime and its allied militias imposed a brutal siege. Civilians were cut off from food, medicine and aid. “Besiege, starve, force to surrender” became the strategy of the regime.
The experiences from Yarmouk reveal alarming parallels to Gaza. Humanitarian aid structures are being deliberately destroyed, supply routes are cut off, and civilians are being endangered by the deprivation of essential resources.
The seventh edition of the discourse series “Understanding Prison: MENA Prison Forum in Berlin” weaves together music, testimony and dialogue. Pianist Aeham Ahmad, who survived the starvation siege of Yarmouk, will perform together with activist Wassim Mukdad on Oud. This will be followed by a panel discussion. In light of the ongoing court proceedings in Koblenz, the question arises: Following war crimes involving the deliberate use of hunger as a weapon, are there opportunities for justice and accountability, from Yarmouk to Gaza?
Dates
Current
Credits
A co-operation by HAU Hebbel am Ufer, MENA Prison Forum, UMAM D&R, ECCHR, medico international.
Location
HAU1
Stresemannstr. 29, 10963 BerlinThere are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Access to the Parkett by means of a separate entrance with lift when necessary. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available.
