Disabled in a war zone: the most vulnerable victims of the Syrian war | Unreported World

Invisible people: In this documentary, reporter Giles Duley, who lost his legs and an arm to a landmine in Afghanistan 7 years ago, met some of the most vulnerable casualties of the war in Syria - disabled people - many of them children. His report begins near the Lebanese city of Tripoli close to the Syrian border.
This episode first aired on 10/10/2014.
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[@MrReyna12]

The lady that is struggling to put food on the table and still offered the reporter some breakfast I just about burst into tears 😭

[@xbtx6497]

She did it with a big smile on her face as well. My heart broke

[@niamh7180]

This short article, that’s available in more than 1000 languages, talks about this earth in the future being a world full of peace, that’s cruelty free, that’s safe and where there is no more poverty, illness, deformities or suffering for animals and humans. www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/

[@ashleecantu6470]

I was literally ab to write exactly that.

[@faras010]

@Yach_ester: no I'm sorry for what I said earlier I meant that ISLAM teaches to love your guest and take care of them

[@mohammedfouzan9739]

Update on aya: as part of UNHCR’s resettlement scheme, Aya and her family were to start a new life in France. They’d be leaving Lebanon in less than two weeks. Sihan, Aya’s mother, fretted about what they should take. They were allowed a suitcase each, and into those she packed blankets (for she had been told it was cold) and bags of dried thyme, cumin and Arabic coffee (she wanted to carry a taste of home). None of them had flown before. When they boarded the plane in Beirut the family was terrified. Apart from Aya, who, I’m told, did up her seat belt and said “Let’s go!” A few days later I visited them at their new home in Laval, an hour’s drive from Paris. Their flat is in a new block on the edge of a small town. It’s quiet, with gardens where the children can play. Random Acts helped provide Aya with a state-of-the-art wheelchair, and for the first time in her life she can fulfil her dream of attending school. Eating dinner with the family, I realised, that despite knowing them for over two years, it was the first time I’d seen Aya’s parents smile. It was as if a great weight had been lifted from them. As I was leaving, Sihan told me with tears in her eyes, about the first night they slept in their new flat. Aya often struggles to sleep, but on that night, as she put Aya to bed, Sihan was able to whisper to her: “It’s OK, this is your home now.”

[@christinamoynagh3124]

It would be nice to see how they are doing...as in a part two, or just an update documentary. Thanks for this update

[@makeupmanifest7434]

Just so happy for them

[@bronwynp321]

hi, where did you find this? I just want to read/see what it is. I tried finding it but couldn't.

[@malala6904]

Bronwyn P she is their friend

[@user-pc7ey7bi8i]

thanks god my payers are with Aya

[@annikaheydl7342]

“Aya doesn’t die”. Her spirit is admirable

[@user-it7yl8fy6d]

Only الله doesnt die.

[@904czv4]

NO child should have to suffer like this: I don’t care what their religion is or where they are from!

[@NocturnalNugget2]

904 CZV this is what backwards religions like Islam cause hell at least Buddhism is peaceful

[@derhhlimits2078]

@@NocturnalNugget2 peace ?? Buddhism aint that pretty some forms includes the massacre hundreds of muslims even cannibalism do your research my friend

[@202cardline]

@j davis I'm screaming OP said children deserve basic human decency and y'all go on about how it's pointless to help them

[@kimayapanash8998]

@@NocturnalNugget2 Actually your comment tells me that you havent studied ISLAM.If you do youd find that its a peaceful religion all in all

[@niamh7180]

This short article talks about the earth in the future being a world full of peace, that’s cruelty free, that’s safe and where there is no more poverty, illness, deformities or suffering for animals and humans. www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/

[@KatGlos]

It looks like there was a good welfare and healthcare system in place in Syria until the war. It's a shame this beautiful country is destroyed.

[@NievieDee]

which is helpful when Assad's people torture you for speaking out against the regime. good to know there is healthcare.....

[@fauxmanchu8094]

Niamh Darlington Before the war, Syria was a fairly affluent society and its people well educated. The US and its allies destroyed the country. Do you think terrorist groups like IS who kill children are better than Assad? Watch the video of one such terror group (I think it was the White helmets) who executed a twelve year old boy who was suspected of being a spy. The spineless western media ignored the story. Always look at both sides of a story and do not let the lamestream media brainwash you. 🙄🙄🙄

[@ertobert3459]

@@fauxmanchu8094 Syria wasnt affluent. Corruption and ghosting was a common thing and this free healthcare claim is a total lie. No one is saying IS is better than Assad stop strawmaning please. White helmets arent even a terror group but a rescue op which has been slandered and vilified by Russian trolls/propaganda campaign because they in their rescue videos they showed Russia in a bad light since it was Russian airplanes dropping the bombs on innocent children.

[@lttrhd]

American got jealous and destroy everything that is better than their shit.

[@lizacamalao5700]

"Aya doesn't die" That statement tightened my heart and I actually bursted into tears. You can see the determination in her, in all of them who are still fighting against all odds. Such brave souls ✨💞

[@bethroesch2156]

"two men, no legs, on a motorcycle. What's the worst that can happen?" Lol. Not too often you can get a laugh out of a documentary like this. It just goes to show that the human spirit is pretty amazing. It sickens me the amount of money that goes to aid but somehow never trickles down to those who need it

[@user-vu8zy1pu3v]

It does go. Maybe just not here

[@202cardline]

@@user-vu8zy1pu3v That's literally what she said.

[@niamh7180]

www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/.

[@curvydiva24]

God...Aya is so full of life...It's such a blessing to see even though life is tough ,she's full of life...I love her dearly and hope for nothing but the best for her...God help these people in Syria,the ones that have fled to other countries and so on...

[@shaniqueallen9921]

Amen 💕

[@niamh7180]

www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/.

[@TheICEgirl6100]

4 years later and things have only worsened in syria

[@Shteeeeeeeve]

I love this channel for reporting the truth, but jeez it's so hard to watch sometimes :(

[@Shteeeeeeeve]

Also they hire the best reporters man

[@ondrejtkadlec6807]

what beautiful children...

[@Baxterthewaggster]

I wish for the day that the world will be free of war and suffering.

[@pankajgusain6312]

Kimberly H won't happen till you are busy typing stupid comments on social media

[@martialkintu2035]

urs truly No need to be a prick.

[@luckumathur7938]

Kimberly H USA helps and sell arms.... Its take n give

[@mariakovaceva7202]

I wish the same too World without wars

[@niamh7180]

This short article, that’s available in more than 1000 languages, talks about this earth in the future being a world without war and suffering. Where there is no more poverty and illness. Where humans and animals are safe. www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/ I hope this gives you encouragement and hope.

[@yahooo949]

what a sweet, warm lady, who is offering a stranger food to welcome him. it's unfortunate to see what has happened. i hope the best for them.

[@damariszuckschwert9489]

It heart wrenching,..I wish I could have her at my home. What a beautiful smile although she is in pain. God have mercy on your people.

[@niamh7180]

www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/.

[@kaitlynpuita6625]

When the little girl started crying I cried with her

[@aames312]

Any updates on the 18 year old refugee Safaa? God bless her 💕

[@glasshalffull4061]

When they showed Aya throwing little rocks on the tent flap, helping her family to secure their tent against the winter weather to come, I lost it. My soul is trembling.

[@eriley7809]

Oh baby girl, my heart goes out to them. In particular the older girl who protected her sibling and is old enough to understand what’s going on

[@EdmundSpitz]

"Aya Doesn't die" - Aya. What a heartwarming little girl, has the UNHCR found them a house?

[@gabbygirl3951]

Edmund Spitz they moved to a flat in France and Aya was given wheel chair://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/01/syria-disabled-refugees-update-giles-dule

[@user-it7yl8fy6d]

Every soul will die.

[@Revellius21]

Haha I liked when he jumped on the bike with him "1 Bike, 2 Men, 3 arms, no legs. We got this" LOL

[@Thesafespace254]

The reporter.Woooow you've challenged me.it means anyone can do anything if they put their minds to it.

[@talleyrandxlll7037]

UW has some of the best reporters I’ve seen. They never fail to make you feel connected to the story. I always feel a personal interest in everyone they interview.

[@icebergslim8926]

I hope Syria prospers into glory once again after this war has settled down

[@niamh7180]

www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/.

[@theflowerinthegardenbeauti9393]

Aya is so beautiful May Allah protect her and all these beautiful kids Ameen

[@chantelcuddemi7646]

As a disabled American, I am so grateful for everything I have! I wish I could help these people! A

[@apdala5743]

Hloo from Syria can you please send help??

[@shannonrose4370]

@@apdala5743 America can hardly help its own people, idk how you expect a random disabled person to help when it’s hard to get help ourselves.

[@apdala5743]

@@shannonrose4370 But I want personal help from you, not from organizations

[@apdala5743]

@@shannonrose4370 okay

[@shannonrose4370]

@@apdala5743 I have nothing to give so idk what you expect me to do. I don’t have a dollar to my name. I need help too and I live here

[@DarkVoidDan]

Amazing how beutiful Syria was before the war broke out I hope assad wins this fight and starts to rebuild this fantastic country.

[@kibakarina13]

Aya is bringing me so much emotions. What a beautiful child who is so strong and knows her situation.

[@Rstan4]

Great reporting as always, huge fan here :D

[@caramelsmith1878]

AYA IS REAL EXAMPLE OF POSSITIF and beautful altitude SHE is the HOPE 💕💕💕

[@xbtx6497]

"Aya doesn't die!" ah my heart

[@user-it7yl8fy6d]

Aya will die. When do humans ever live forever. Every soul will taste death.

[@blu4085]

All this suffering of totally innocent people...for what? WHAT WHAT WHAT?? WHY??

[@walkdeep]

For money and powe

[@imatcarletonuni]

For Israel and USA's zionist agenda

[@peacenow42]

@@imatcarletonuni for ASSad's big penis.

[@luckumathur7938]

SuSSiSu sad

[@sherryd8084]

@@imatcarletonuni Exactly. Enough said.

[@somnathsarkar7773]

No matter what the kid is always smiling his smile makes me smile ❤

[@markbrookes5835]

The moment little Aya said 'Aya doesn't die' I cried my eyes out. How can tragedies like this happen?

[@TaylorSmith-godbucket]

What alarms me the most (other than watching the gut wrenching plight that these poor people are facing), is that most of these Unreported World videos only have 30k views, or 50k views, and not tens of millions of views. The only way the selfish of this world are ever going to be motivated to care about someone other than themselves, is through this kind of immersion brought about by warrior-level journalism.

[@martinalubbing9655]

What a lovely and loving family they are! I'd love to call such lovely people my friends and to offer them some space to live in until they've got the chance to build their own lives . This really makes me want to own more space to share it with such lovely people.

[@talleyrandxlll7037]

I wish they would include a way to help these people. Even if these episodes are old there still must be something we could do to help someone in similar situations.

[@user-pm6rg9wb2h]

Good afternoon of Syria can you please help me and my children

[@talosheeg]

As a Syrian Armenian, this breaks my heart. I had always wanted to visit Homs and Damascus as that is where my mom grew up, but the war started. This breaks my heart!

[@kaseylynnhernandez1571]

😢 What a truly heartbreaking story... 😢 What a precious little girl Aya she is so strong and brave!!!... She never stopped smiling and no doubt she must feel some pain??!!???... 😢 I could not imagine what it would be like to go through something like this??!!??.. God bless this family!!!.... 🙏

[@msanaisa26]

Pray for Syria, sending prayers and love from Dominican Republic... God bless the people of Syria ❤️🙏🏼

[@reshmisaha]

As far as im aware there is a lott of money being collected for helping syrian refugees from several countries. What im worried about is if all of that money is actually going into helping them 100% or only 30% of it makes it to these innocent lives..i already know about how charity organisations work in the u.s and dont want that happening here as this is an emergency situation and a lot of sick people need healthcare immediately.

[@martialkintu2035]

reshmi saha The charity organisations in Europe aren't any better. Only some of them are truly trustable. It's a shame that there are some people who'd leech on 70% of what should be for the refugees, while feeling like helpful and kindhearted.

[@liztaylor7663]

To be honest aya is the cutest being I’ve ever seen in this channel she is so strong and brave and cares about her siblings so much 💜❤️

[@Saradrakee]

The little girl is so cute 💕

[@theflowerinthegardenbeauti9393]

May allah help my brothers and sisters Ameen💕💕💕💕

[@simonesimone1101]

Please help these people no human deserves this 😭😭 such beautiful kids

[@christiangarciajr4833]

I love this channels reporting, I tell everyone about y'all keep it coming unreported world !

[@Sumi-fe3ut]

No one should live like this, these poor people :( My heart breaks

[@mandydaly8940]

Absolutely heartbreaking, is there a follow up on these families on how they are doing now 🙏🏼

[@sharonreginawethly3538]

All of these people are amazing the way they are fighting through their struggles. BUT, Aya is about the most adorable, strong, brave little girl i have ever seen.....other than my own son and step-son. She is beautiful. I wished i could take her whole family and save them. The update below about them being moved to France made me so happy!!! :-) No matter how bad it seems, there is hope for the world.

[@angelicacamilo9170]

Aya is such a sweet child, I really hope the best for her and her family.

[@twotoned2705]

these people are so strong. God bless them & their county smh

[@minorcek]

1 bike 2 men No legs 😂 this reporter is awesome

[@wendyalexander5342]

Great reporting!

[@kshis13]

the ones who have waged a war in Syria, will be answerable to the almighty once they leave this world it is then that he will dispose off them accordingly....i strongly believe! God bless, nourish and protect Aya!

[@ahmedAli-ok7gz]

hats off for the reporter.... speechless I am now

[@roseleedrareg3165]

This is so sad😢breaks my heart..poor little baby

[@eightsclone]

God bless these families man i’m so sad right now i’m about to cry....

[@ireneatieno4593]

I feel for these ppl I was in Lebanon I saw these tents such kind ppl who don't deserve to stay in such conditions

[@vanilenefairylyne2762]

its so heart breaking because of war many children suffer and also destroying their homes...

[@winterrose9658]

Aya is so precious. I hope she's ok

[@sarahechikr7232]

يا رب افرج على اخوتنا بسوريا و لبنان ...امين

[@milliecookie8539]

The mother is so strong

[@Harlan1973]

Aya and her family are so beautiful. I wish i knew them and could help.

[@Cognitive_player]

I heard they're in France right now, all is well.

[@valeriabeauty6512]

God bless you my friend ❤️ you and your beautiful wife..

[@goddesshatmehit4861]

I couldn’t stop looking in ayas eyes so beautifully shaped lovely ❤️

[@JINNIBOO4477]

She is bueatyful ! And blessed!

[@nananazimam2724]

If at all the World could come to peace ...love your neighbours...forget about the past and carry on...we could make the world a better place...lets take actions from now on

[@brandonnevarez8417]

This is sad ..be glad u live in western countrys with health care...this is horrible for these people

[@KatGlos]

There obviously used to be great healthcare in Syria before the war.

[@danjava1]

The west is the reason these people suffer! Hold your government accountable for funding wars!

[@niamh7180]

www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/.

[@laelieleli9921]

Minute 4.25, the saddest thing for a mother. She has to be seperated from her childrens. I hope u find someone who can adopt all of ur children and also bring u to take care ur children. Allah bless u

[@lornajean7286]

That old lady is just making a bunch of excuses.... What a shame they don't care

[@aames312]

Butter Cup yes! Talking about there’s not enough funding 🙄🙄but she was looking so corporate in that suit!! Fohh

[@valeriabeauty6512]

Poor people ......

[@amarmahil2149]

I still can't believe people don't help these people even when they're shown that they have many problems and are in desperate need of help.

[@michelemichele5204]

Aya's whole family is so wonderful. beautiful people, in such a hard place. so wrong too. the parents were hard working educated people just raising a family, and now they have nothing, and live in a tent...that is just beyond wrong. :(

[@keishacarter5082]

Bruh if this man don't stop recording and give this lady 20 dollars and pay 15 for a doctor 😣😣😣😣😣

[@GENECARP]

These poor people....God please help them...

[@beautifullybroken4879]

Why can't the UN atleast help these children? Like wtf?

[@travelispassionromania1994]

Peace be upon the people of Lebanon and may Aya get better.

[@travelingduck5]

Is there an update on these lovely people avaliable?

[@evilgoy8157]

This is certainly sad, the hope is just fading, and to think this just keeps going. They are real refugees, this is the people that really needs help.

[@karmagyaltsen2736]

All I can do for now is to pray for their well health

[@Thesafespace254]

Aya is such a beautiful girl with so much life and joy

[@ilhaanm5050]

Poor babies 😢

[@albertwesker744]

Looks like an emergency to me!

[@v.prestorpnrcrtlcrt2096]

I need a hug:( Make it big enough so the children feel it:(

[@butchrandell6963]

The most respect for giles duley

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

damn I nearly broke into tears when Aya said Aya doesnt die.

[@evairpachelbel2383]

Hope that they can find a safe place to live. The reporter is a cool guy.

[@justinmanzo3945]

Is there any update on these people?

[@leticiadonnan9086]

I HATE wars. We need peace 😣only the innocents suffer

[@kashanahmer2334]

No Human Deserve this😌

[@Ultrameowmeow]

I wonder how this family's doing now. So sad. :(

[@greenbeans2303]

I NEED AN UPDATE ON AYA AND HER FAMILY PLEASE. Ohmygod my soul is in pain.

[@catm2454]

Aya is a lil angel

[@psychicrenegade]

How do we help? How do we donate to these people?

[@kallie9229]

This crisis will be in history books. Our (grand)children will be horrified with our lack of response and compassion. Shame on all of us.

[@cecepkomarudin423]

😭😭😭

[@lalduhawmahnamte8245]

Aya doesn't die..Aya wants to live...God please bless this family

[@OMVRRR]

This is so sad 😞. I honestly i dont understand why Americans can be so heartless and not allow these people in 🤦🏻‍♂️ 😒

[@OMVRRR]

Lilz Saudi, Qatar, UAE, nor Kuwait started this war, we did America did.

[@crybaby7667]

Displacing ppl from their homes isn't the answer. Not all of them are loving families in need like this... most refugees that flooded other areas are men actually from Africa and Afghanistan etc and they are wreaking havoc on the cultures and safety of the places that welcomed them. There is only so many refugees a country can handle at one time and America has a problem with illegals already putting a strain on the system. Tons of ppl live in poverty already why bring more in to live in poverty. It is not heartless, why don't you sponsor some refugees to live in your home

[@crybaby7667]

manny fresh that is terrible logic, if the natives were any example to go by, why wouldn't we learn from their experience? We're supposed to learn from History. I don't know why ppl bring up natives and their suffering as if it's some Compelling reason we should self sabotage ourselves and make the same mistakes. Your taxes do not get spent on trump lol. As a matter of fact, if you did any research, u would know that trumps net worth has actually gone down while being president, he doesn't even accept a wage. Whereas obama and Clinton made MILLIONS while while in power. And it wasn't "white people", it was Europeans, europeans are just as diverse as different cultures from around Asia and the Middle East. Quit making everything about race

[@OMVRRR]

Cry Baby because America doesn’t learn anything from history we still treat people like garbage because of there beliefs and color of there skin. We didnt learn anything from taking land and killing all the Natives, we didnt learn anything from slavery because people of color are still getting unjustly killed. America also didn’t learn anything about World War 2 the holocaust and Hitler because of who we have as a president. We didn’t learn anything from the Vietnam war because we still stick our noses where it doesn’t belong. And right are we believing everything on the internet? Because Trump has an extensive laundry list of things of horrifying things he’s done. But I bet you won’t believe that.

[@cherrycherrylady1700]

manny fresh totally right..... god gave us this land not to make profit out of ... but to grow our food and this so called governors presidents are just making us pay just for living. ..

[@tangebean6249]

When Aya said "Aya doesn't die" I started crying

[@missplasticpony]

+UnreportedWorld Can u please give us an update on this family!?

[@Lucynjoki1994]

www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/01/syria-disabled-refugees-update-giles-duley-photography

[@alpheuddin2852]

@@Lucynjoki1994 lucky her so glad to hear

[@debwilson5236]

Heartbreaking these poor souls need desperate help why are the government doing nothing, they deserve to be treated better than this life is worth so much more than money someone please help them in gods name. No child should suffer like this the girl with the tracheotomy she so beautiful her eyes so bright bless her ❤