Hussein was visiting a friend on August 4, 2020, when a glass panel shattered all over him. He sustained severe injuries to his arms and legs, specifically his right leg, causing a puncture wound in his knee. Due to his diabetic condition, his wound got worse with time resulting in an arterial infection. He is […]
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Sonia was home on August 4, 2020, her windows shattered, and she sustained an eye injury impacting her vision, and a shoulder injury making it physically weaker in the long term, as she injured it again in an unrelated incident. Today, she suffers from knee pain and mobility issues. She underwent four different surgeries and
Abdelrahim is a 1981-born chef working at Slate Bistro Grill in Gemmayze. On August 4, 2020, he fractured his right elbow as a result of the blast, causing severe muscle atrophy in his arm. He underwent intensive physical therapy for six months to recover his abilities as a kitchen chef. Today, he still suffers from
Ohanness worked in gold jewelry making in Ashrafieh. On August 4, 2020, he sustained severe back and hand injuries and tore his right-hand ligaments. Despite all treatments, he can’t walk like he used to. He also suffers from hearing loss. Ohanness lost his job and he currently battles depression. He is hopeless awaiting death. watch
Hassan Naim is a fisherman born in 1965. On August 4, 2020, he was in Gemmayze and he sustained a severe injury following the blast, causing him a partial 50% hearing loss. Until today, he still follows a treatment protocol. watch video
Elissar Hmeid had just left her job at Beirut Souks when the explosion hit the capital. She sustained a head injury and multiple fractures in her ribcage puncturing her lung and right shoulder. Elissar still suffers from the impact of the blast until today, and although she needs physical therapy sessions, she couldn’t do them
Adib, a Syrian 42-year-old, was in a retail shop in Gemmayze with Jihad Banat and they were both injured in the blast. His left leg sustained a significant injury, and he underwent multiple knee surgeries. Today he has difficulties walking because it is challenging for him to bend his leg. watch video
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Adib, a Syrian 42-year-old, was in a retail shop in Gemmayze with Jihad Banat and they were both injured in the blast. His left leg sustained a significant injury, and he underwent multiple knee surgeries. Today he has difficulties walking because it is challenging for him to bend his leg watch video
Adib, a Syrian 42-year-old, was in a retail shop in Gemmayze with Jihad Banat and they were both injured in the blast. His left leg sustained a significant injury, and he underwent multiple knee surgeries. Today he has difficulties walking because it is challenging for him to bend his leg. watch video
Jihad, born in 1973, is a painter. On August 4, 2020, he was in a retail shop in Gemmayze when the AC unit dropped on his head, causing a severe head injury. Jihad underwent multiple surgeries and partly recovered as he still suffers from difficulties in vision and hearing. watch video
