Walking in Circles
With frequent car bombs taking place in Lebanon, an unstable government, and a dwindling economy many young people are desperate to leave Lebanon. The ones who remain adjust their daily routine and remain indoors during the day from fear of being at the wrong place at the wrong time when an explosion takes place. The following photographs are an attempt to explain how fragile Beirut feels.
09-03-2014 BEIRUT, LEBANON
A lady walks in Beirut Souks. Due to political tension, many shopping areas are less full due to the dwindling economic situation in the country.
BEIRUT, LEBANON 06-03-2014 Ali, 27, lays on his mother Ibtissam, in their home. Ali, an art director, with the support of his mother, is desperate to leave Lebanon for better career opportunities outside and better political stability
14-3-2014 BEIRUT, LEBANON
Nour, 24, who studied in Beirut, and now works in Qatar for a better future, wakes up at her cousin's home.
12-3-2014 BEIRUT, LEBANON
A view outside an apartment bedroom into the city.
11/03/2014 BEIRUT, LEBANON
A view of the sea from the Corniche.11/03/2014 BEIRUT, LEBANON
26-07-2013 BEIRUT, LEBANON
Lebanese teenagers socialise in Ramadan, on a residential rooftop before the sun comes up and they need to fast.
14-3-2014 BEIRUT, LEBANONNour, 24, who studied in Beirut, and now works in Qatar for a better future, gets ready to drive home with a friend.
07-03-2014 BEIRUT, LEBANON
A couple embrace in "Cargo" pub. Some young Lebanese use the night as a safe escape as car bombs only take place at night.
BEIRUT, LEBANON 14-03-2014
Graves of victims of car bombs lay to rest in Downtown Beirut.
08-03-2014 HAZMIEH, LEBANON
Grace, a Lebanese mother of three sons has a Skype video link call with her youngest son in Toronto, Canada. Most Lebanese mothers are eager to get their children out of Lebanon for a brighter future, and more stability.
BEIRUT, LEBANON 07-03-2014
Ramzi, 29, stuck in traffic, in Beirut.