Hamed Abboud: The whole function of literature has changed for me now
Syrian poet on how his experiences as a refugee have transformed his work.
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I think poetry was not enough to express what we were going through.
Through storytelling I aim to give a face and a name and a personality to the catastrophe that is happening.
Valmir Mehmetaj
Valmir Mehmetaj is a journalist who has previously worked in TV journalism and as a staff writer at Kosovo 2.0. Valmir studied communication sciences at the South East European University in Tetovo, Macedonia. He believes deeply in constant learning and forming original thoughts, and mainly writes about cultural and social issues.
This story was originally written in English.