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Emran Feroz is an Afghan-Austrian journalist currently based in Stuttgart, Germany. He is regularly writing from Afghanistan, often focusing on the Middle East, Central Asia, drone warfare, refugee policies and human rights. Emran is writing in both German and English. His work has already appeared in international media outlets such as Al Jazeera, The Intercept, Alternet, The Atlantic or the New York Times and in various German and Austrian news papers and magazines.
How Syrian Refugees Sell Their Organs In Lebanon
The desperate situation of Syrian refugees in Lebanon has reached a new peak. According to a recent investigation, many of them sell their body organs to support themselves and their families.
An organ trafficker from Beirut, interviewed by the BBC, called it a "booming business" and revealed shocking details of his working routine.
"I exploit people, that's what I do," he said.
According to the trafficker, he has facilitated the sale of organs harvested from about 30 refugees in the past three years.
In one case, a 17-year-old Syrian body sold his kidney for 8,300 dollars to pay off debts and rent.
More than 1.1 million Syrian refugees are already living in Lebanon.
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