Lydia Salemeh
Out of respect for the wishes of the victims’ families, these pages will remain bright, but we insist to keep their places for them, hoping that these pages will be filled by their stories one day
Out of respect for the wishes of the victims’ families, these pages will remain bright, but we insist to keep their places for them, hoping that these pages will be filled by their stories one day
Out of respect for the wishes of the victims’ families, these pages will remain bright, but we insist to keep their places for them, hoping that these pages will be filled by their stories one day
Out of respect for the wishes of the victims’ families, these pages will remain bright, but we insist to keep their places for them, hoping that these pages will be filled by their stories one day
Out of respect for the wishes of the victims’ families, these pages will remain bright, but we insist to keep their places for them, hoping that these pages will be filled by their stories one day
Navia is a university student. She was injured during the explosion on August 4, 2020, when a bookcase fell on her back. She was confined to her bed for six months and she could not move; later on, she started using a walker. Today, Navia attends physical and psychological therapy sessions.
Suzanne is a shoe-shop owner. On August 4, 2020, she sustained a severe injury to her left eye, as she was visiting her parents in Beirut. Suzanne suffers from damaged vision as a result of the blast.
Lydia was home in Achrafieh during the explosion that caused her to lose her hearing and balance. She still suffers until this day, which negatively impacts her physical and mental health.
Nancy works at Bank Audi. On August 4, 2020, she was home in Ashrafieh during the explosion, and she sustained head and eye injuries, and shards of glass cut through her wrist. Until today, Nancy still suffers from blurred vision, and she feels a numbing pain in her left side, especially when she gets cold.
George worked at the Maronite Archdiocese of Beirut. He sustained a severe head and multiple bodily injuries in the August 4 explosion at the port of Beirut. He currently has trouble moving, and suffers from hearing challenges, despite the medical treatment he received.
Farida, a housewife, was home during the August 4 explosion at the port of Beirut. She sustained injuries to her feet and her house was reduced to rubble. Farida still received regular treatment and her medical condition has progressively improved, however, she still relies on painkillers.