‘I lost my home twice’: Sudanese mothers caught between two wars
Summary
Rufaida, a Sudanese mother, fled her home country and now lives with her baby and husband in a crowded shelter in Beirut, Lebanon. They are among many migrant workers displaced again due to recent fighting between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon.Key Facts
- Rufaida is 28 years old and has a two-month-old son named Ahmad.
- They live at Saint Joseph Church in Beirut with about 250 other displaced migrant workers.
- Most people in the shelter are Sudanese, with some from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other South Asian countries.
- Fighting between Hezbollah and Israel started on March 2, causing 1.5 million people in Lebanon to be displaced within the country.
- Rufaida fled Sudan one year ago and now faces displacement again due to the conflict in Lebanon.
- The shelter conditions are crowded, with people living among mattresses, laundry, and personal items in shared spaces.
- Despite hardships and sleepless nights, Rufaida finds comfort in caring for her baby.
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