Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Shares Nabil's Story
1,465 views · Published 11 June 2014 · 2:30 · Indexed 12 November 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2014 · News & Politics
"That sense of being exiled, that sense of loss, it's like a hole that will always be there" Journalist and author Yasmin Alibhai-Brown left her native Uganda and was unable to return following the Asian expulsion in 1972. Here she shares her personal experience and her fond memories of Nabil, a Lebanese refugee she met whilst teaching in 1975. --- Each day violence and insecurity forces thousands of families to flee their homes. Mothers, fathers, sons and daughters have to run for their lives enduring uncertainty, hardship and loss. Despite all this, they have stories of courage, survival and resilience to tell. On World Refugee Day 2014, show your support and share their stories with the world at http://rfg.ee/xzyyx. --- Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
