Vendors and shops along one of Tripoli city's streets. (Credit: Sandrine Frem).
TRIPOLI – It had been a few years since Akram Skaff, an engineer and former resident of Tripoli moved to Anfeh. His life had, however, remained rooted in the capital of Lebanon’s north. It would usually take him 15 minutes to reach the city, but since October, he says the same trip takes him almost 40 minutes. The traffic has been worse than usual. Even routine tasks like getting a haircut have become more complicated. Skaff, who used to drop by his barber without notice, now has to reserve a slot hours in advance these past two months."All places we go to, supermarkets, gyms, and restaurants are all packed lately, and we always need to book in advance," he noted.Since the escalation of Israeli violence on Sep. 23, Lebanon’s second-largest city has become host to more than 15,000 registered displaced people (with at least 10,000 staying...
TRIPOLI – It had been a few years since Akram Skaff, an engineer and former resident of Tripoli moved to Anfeh. His life had, however, remained rooted in the capital of Lebanon’s north. It would usually take him 15 minutes to reach the city, but since October, he says the same trip takes him almost 40 minutes. The traffic has been worse than usual. Even routine tasks like getting a haircut have become more complicated. Skaff, who used to drop by his barber without notice, now has to reserve a slot hours in advance these past two months."All places we go to, supermarkets, gyms, and restaurants are all packed lately, and we always need to book in advance," he noted.Since the escalation of Israeli violence on Sep. 23, Lebanon’s second-largest city has become host to more than 15,000 registered displaced people (with at least 10,000...