Author: Mani

Name's M.A. Roumani (Mani) -- a photographer, videographer and blogger from Damascus. I hold a BA in English literature from Damascus University and an MA in English and American Studies from the Universities of Graz & Bamberg.

The Thin Line Between Us And The Enemy

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This article was originally published on the Daily Caller

DAMASCUS – I was just a freshman in late 2008 when Israel waged a major offense against Gaza. Just like most Syrians, I thought of that battle as my own. We have never distinguished ourselves from the Palestinians, not even during our current war. I recall being so outraged by the Israeli assault that I wrote a satire attacking not only Israel but also the entire Arab World for not doing enough to help the people of Gaza.

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Damascus’ White Battles

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DAMASCUS – When you reside in a city where snowfall is a rare event, occurring perhaps once or twice a year, or even less frequently, each occurrence becomes a moment of excitement. I remember, back then, whenever it snowed, we gleefully played with the white fluff for a single day before it inevitably melted away by the following day, if not sooner. Fond childhood memories linger of those times when I felt a twinge of sadness as the snow vanished before my eyes.

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