Mohamed was born on August 13, 1998 in Akroum in North Lebanon, where he spent most holidays with his family enjoying the refreshing climate and stunning nature. He was an ambitious young man who had dreams he wanted to come true, however, he was awoken by a bitter reality that changed his life from a […]
Mohamed was born on January 15, 1987 in Akkar Al-Atiqa, and he grew up into a fine young man full of life. Yet, like many people his age, he was struggling to survive the economic crisis in Lebanon.Mohamed was a member of the Internal Security Forces, and worked hard to preserve safety and security that
Fleeing the war in Syria, and in search of a better life, Firas arrived in Lebanon and lived in Gemmayze since 2008. Firas wis born on October 9, 1981 in the town of Shahba in Syria, where he grew up in a small family of four. He received his primary education in his hometown before
Ayoub Jouni, Lebanese, born in 1957, was on the Beirut Ring Bridge on his way to work when the explosion happened and he was injured. His left leg was amputated, and his right leg was completely paralyzed. He also sustained retinal bleeding and hearing loss in his right ear. watch video
Alexy, a young ambitious Lebanese man in his thirties, refused, like many other Lebanese youth, to leave his country despite all the horrors he has seen in the August 4 explosion aftermath.On that fateful day, Alexi, who works as a tailor at his uncle’s factory, walked outside the atelier in Achrafieh to get soma air,
Adel is a car mechanic. On August 4, 2020, the explosion pushed Adel from his home staircase into the street. He sustained a severe leg injury that could not be operated on due to a bacterial infection. He still suffers today. watch video
Roland sustained a head injury on August 4, 2020, and doctors diagnosed him with a corneal rupture that caused total vision loss. Roland sought the opinion of two doctors who told him there is no treatment for his case. He still has one last hope to see a doctor in France who might be able
Mohamed sustained several injuries to his head, eye, and shoulder, as a result of the blast on August 4, 2020, aggravating an already existing herniated disc. He still has difficulties sleeping on his side today. watch video
Naji Makhlouf is a Lebanese sports trainer born in 1973. On August 4, 2020, he sustained severe injuries to his brain, leading to memory loss. He gradually recovered his memory through extensive treatment. He also recovered from epileptic crises he suffered from for a while (4 months). watch video
Henry El-Habr is a retired bank employee. He was home on August 4, 2020, and sustained multiple injuries including torn left-hand ligaments. He underwent several surgeries including one for his head. Today he cannot do the things he enjoyed the most, and he is unable to forget what he witnessed on that fateful afternoon. watch
