Scars From Dubai: 28-year-old fights to rebuild his life after acid attack by a Ghanaian disfigured him
For 28-year-old Alex Degle, the pain of an acid attack he suffered in Dubai did not end when his wounds healed. Nearly three years later, he lives with a disfigured face, severe scars on his body and the daily struggle to provide for his family. Degle travelled to Dubai in search of work and a […]
Nearly three years after a life-altering acid attack in Dubai, 28-year-old Alex Degle continues his fight to rebuild his life and seek justice. Having traveled to Dubai in pursuit of a better life for his family, Degle ended up returning to Ghana after enduring severe burns and disfigurement to his face and body. The attack, allegedly carried out by a fellow Ghanaian named Michael, stemmed from a debt dispute and a card game gone awry.
After regaining consciousness in January 2024, Degle underwent extensive plastic surgery and spent months in Dubai's hospital system. Faced with mounting legal costs and no job, Deagle returned to Ghana, seeking support from local authorities and the Ghanaian Consulate in Dubai. Despite these efforts, he has yet to receive any substantive updates on the case, leaving him to grapple with the daily challenges of his injuries and the stigma attached to his appearance.
Now, Degle must rely on a commercial motorbike to support his family, while his children struggle to acquire basic necessities. In an effort to provide additional income for the family, Degle constructed a container shop for his wife, but it remains vacant due to lack of startup funds. Determined to regain his livelihood and bring Michael to justice, Degle yearns for a stable job and assistance in stocking his wife's shop.
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