When Agnès Varraine-Leca arrived in Lebanon, in January 2016, five years had passed since the beginning of the war in Syria. Half of the Syrian population had fled bombings and combats: 6,6 million Syrians were displaced inside the country and 4,6 million (i.e. half of Ireland’s population) had taken refuge in the neighbouring countries and all the way to Europe. In Lebanon, they represent a third of the population. For months and years most remain blocked in the country without any perspective of going back to Syria, living in increasingly precarious conditions. One year later, their situation hasn’t change. And as for seeing Syria again…
Translated from the French by Audrey Sala
This reportage was the “Coup de Cœur” at the Bourse du Talent 2016
Lebanon, Akkar, Cheikh Zennad, at the Syrian-lebanese border, January 2016. Construction of a reservoir to supply water to the village of Cheikh Zennad. About ten Syrian families have taken refuge in the village.Lebanon, Bourj Hammoud, January 2016. In the city of Bourj Hammoud, many Syrian families live in substandard housing needing repair.Lebanon, Antelias, January 2016. Syrian refugee families live on the Antelias sea front, north of Beirut.Lebanon, Baabda, January 2016. The Thalouj family has fled war in Syria to take refuge in Lebanon. They have accumulated significant debts and are looking for cheaper housing. Part of the family wants to return to Syria if living conditions do not improve.Lebanon, Bourj Hammoud, January 2016. One of Bourj Hammoud neighbourhoods where many Syrian refugees live.Lebanon, Khalde, January 2016. Distribution of cards allowing Syrian refugees to buy food for US$ 21 per month in one of the 64 authorised shops in Beirut and Mount Lebanon.Lebanon, Saïda, nabatieh, January 2016. Hobous and her three children’s house in Natieh, South of Saïda. The Kurdish family lived in Aleppo before fleeing to Lebanon two years ago. They lack of mattresses to sleep on and winter clothes.Lebanon, Saïda, nabatieh, January 2016. Hobous and her three children’s house in Natieh, South of Saïda. The Kurdish family lived in Aleppo before fleeing to Lebanon two years ago. They lack of mattresses to sleep on and winter clothes.Lebanon, Tabarja, January 2016. The Sahou family has lived for three years in a camp at Ouata Slam, near to the Tabarja beach. Rain penetrates through the roof built with wooden planks and plastic sheeting. Khoder (on the right) complains about the lack of food aid and medical care.Lebanon, Akkar, unofficial camp of Syrian refugees “Saadine 002”, January 2016. Portrait of Amar’s daughter and grandchildren (on the left) in front of their house.
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