Lakmani and her mother Sonia, foreign workers in Lebanon, have been displaced by the ongoing war, seeking refuge in Beirut after fleeing air raids in the south. The recent Israeli bombings have left many migrants in precarious situations, sleeping rough in parks or by the seaside. The displacement crisis has affected over one million people in Lebanon, including an estimated 176,500 migrants living in the country. Many embassies are charging their citizens for evacuations, leaving those on low wages unable to afford the costs. Women migrants, in particular, face challenges such as lack of private facilities for hygiene. Despite the hardships, some migrants, like Lakmani and Sonia, are determined to stay in Lebanon to wait and see if the situation improves. However, with no end in sight to the violence, many are left with few options for a sustainable future. Activists are calling for a general amnesty for undocumented workers who wish to leave, while highlighting the need for more support and solutions to address the plight of migrant workers in Lebanon. The Lebanese government’s response has been criticized for not adequately addressing the needs of vulnerable populations during the conflict. The plight of foreign workers in Lebanon emphasizes the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and protection for those most affected by the ongoing war.
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