Due to the dire situation, residents in Qamishli perform arduous jobs for very low pay

Welat TV - Erbil

Dozens of people work as "porters" in the city of Qamishlo in Syrian Kurdistan.

Throughout summer and winter, they spend long hours on the streets waiting for uncertain job opportunities.

Haitham Ibrahim, a 55-year-old worker, has been doing this type of work (porter) for over 33 years to support his family. His jobs include moving goods, house relocations, and cleaning.

Haitham and many others like him gather on the outskirts of the city, waiting for vehicles that offer them jobs in exchange for small amounts of money. Syrian Kurdistan, known as Syria's food and oil basket, Haitham continues to endure this demanding work, even though it affects his health.

Speaking to Welat TV, he laments, "When will this situation end?” Haitham's story highlights the ongoing struggles of workers who endure poor conditions due to limited job opportunities and harsh conditions, yet they confront life's hardships with remarkable determination.