These Syrian refugees in Lebanon are selling their organs to survive

Syria's war has given illegal organ trafficking a boost. Impoverished refugees in Lebanon are selling their organs to survive, despite risks to their health and safety.

The World Health Organization says a shortage of organs for transplant has fuelled a black market in places like China and Southeast Asia.
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The World Health Organization says a shortage of organs for transplant has fuelled a black market in places like China and Southeast Asia.

Since the war in Syrian began, organ trafficking has boomed, with thousands of Syrians forced to sell parts of their body to survive.

In Lebanon, organ traffickers are exploiting their plight, creating efficient and organised networks.

TRT World's Mouhssine Ennaimi went to Beirut in Lebanon and spoke to some donors and a middleman involved in this illegal trade. 

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