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Displaced still on the streets of Beirut, now under the rain

The authorities “are focusing on the displaced people of Lebanese origin,” while those of Syrian origin should be taken care of by the UNHCR, according to an official from the Beirut governorate.

Displaced still on the streets of Beirut, now under the rain

Displaced families camp on central Beirut's Ain al-Mreisseh seaside promenade on Oct. 7, 2024. (Credit: AFP)

Fatima al-Ahmad, a 65-year-old Lebanese woman, spent the rainy Sunday night hidden behind a wall of the Lazarists building in downtown Beirut. She was not alone; a dozen other displaced people sought refuge in the same space. Like her, they have...
Fatima al-Ahmad, a 65-year-old Lebanese woman, spent the rainy Sunday night hidden behind a wall of the Lazarists building in downtown Beirut. She was not alone; a dozen other displaced people sought refuge in the same space. Like her, they have...