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The Sunni Muslims:
Madeline, 14, and sister Sabrine, 16, are both paralyzed in their legs.
“They were paralyzed by shock. Something happened to their nervous system”, says father Mohammad.
The family was caught in the crossfire in Daraa, in southern Syria. Son Louay, 3, was killed by a bomb. That’s when they decided to flee. Bombs were constantly falling during their flight.
On 27 August 2013, they arrived in Lebanon, and they now live in a camp at Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley.
They want to emigrate.
“The girls are traumatized, but we’re getting no help here”, says their father.
“We have peace and security, but no future, here”, says his wife Rehab (36). They attended asylum interviews four months ago.
“Before the war, life was easy”, says Madeline. “I loved playing with my friends. I miss them. I miss running around with them”.
At present, Mohammad manages to carry Madeline around, but three days ago he received the results of tests carried out after he complained of stomach pains. He has cancer.
On 28 November 2016, the World Council of Churches and Norwegian Church Aid are releasing a joint study, “Protection needs of minorities from Syria and Iraq,” in Oslo, Norway.
