"I was about to take a plane to go to Istanbul or Paris, then the steward told everybody to get off because the war had started. Imagine you have your wife and your children by your side in that situation. If you're alone, I wouldn't say I don't care about my life, but you are more relaxed and taking decisions is easier and faster."
"I was stuck at the border for maybe 48 hours. They refused me, sent me back to Iran and I slept at the border. But I was so lucky because, before the war started I managed to escape."
Duckens Nazon experienced a tumultuous period, transitioning from celebrating Haiti's World Cup qualification to escaping conflict in Iran. As Haiti's record scorer, he aims to impress in the World Cup. His evacuation was perilous, involving a last-minute flight cancellation due to escalating violence. Nazon's family remained safe in France, while he faced danger alone. He described the chaos of his escape, including being stuck at the Iran-Azerbaijan border for 48 hours. His experiences highlight the emotional and physical challenges he endured during this time.
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