Displaced Syrians dig through hills of garbage to make a living

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Displaced Syrians dig through hills of garbage to make a living. (2026, September 16). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/16/displaced-syrians-dig-through-hills-of-garbage-to-make-a-living?traffic_source=rss

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In northern Aleppo near al-Bab, displaced Syrians are scavenging through large piles of burning trash to find recyclables that can provide them with income. This comes as a result of the ongoing 13-year Syrian civil war which has led to severe food shortages for millions within Syria.

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Displaced Syrians in northern Aleppo, particularly around the town of al-Bab, are digging through massive piles of burning garbage to find recyclable materials and earn money. This comes after more than a decade of civil war, which has left millions of people in Syria struggling with severe food shortages and economic hardship. The area is filled with mountains of waste where individuals sift through the debris for anything valuable, illustrating the desperate conditions many face as they try to survive and rebuild their lives amidst ongoing conflict and poverty.

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