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Feb 2024
23m 54s

S1E7 - Life On Hold

Ayman Makarem
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We are broken; the living dead. It's becoming hard to put words to it all. Yet I still make my attempt, despite the immense grief and anger.

Al-Jazeera Interview with Moataz Azaiza: https://youtu.be/BQSiGbzD4yo?si=Y2W6CPVFPxbDEqjm

Middle East Eye Interview with Plestia Alaqad:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GBaNDGCh4I

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