Thousands of Syrians displaced by hostilities in their country have fled to neighboring Lebanon
Thousands of Syrians displaced by hostilities in their country have fled to neighboring Lebanon
Syrians are leaving their country any way they can
The majority of refugees took part in peaceful rallies that began in Syria more than a year ago as part of the Arab Spring
Many escape across the mountains instead of crossing through official border checkpoints, because the Syrian authorities do not allow opposition supporters to leave
Syrian refugees in Lebanon have to put up with living conditions that are a far cry from European standards
Some pay to live in makeshift huts
Even those who enjoyed high earnings in Syria must spend all their savings “just to survive”
Local volunteers and clergy are the chief source of assistance for the refuges, since the Lebanese authorities turn a deaf ear to their needs
There are nearly 35,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Children from Syrian refugee families in Arsal, Bekaa Valley
Syrian refugees in Arsal, Bekaa Valley
Syrian refugees in Arsal, Bekaa Valley
Refugees from Homs, Syria, in Arsal, Bekaa Valley
Syrian refugees in Arsal, Bekaa Valley
