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Sudan: Narrative of Identity, War, Exile, and the Tragedy of a Forgotten Land
The phrase “When God created Sudan, He laughed” is widely circulated within Sudanese society or by foreigners who are related to Sudan in one way or another. Whether attributed to …
Embodying “Dalouna”
The fiery red wings of the phoenix flapped as she rose, appearing to glow beneath the stage lights. Around her, dancers stomped in rhythm, kuffiyehs held in their hands, as …
Edward Said and the Palestinian Narrative of Exile
Even twenty-three years after his passing, the shadow of Edward Said—Palestinian by birth, American by experience, and humanist by conviction—still stretches across the global intellectual landscape. Debate surrounds him as …
What We Carry
There is no bearing this weightbut she carries it anyway: little sisterslung like a rucksack across her shoulder,broken leg dangling, her own eyes limnedwith dark shadows, blond hair fallingacross her …
Homeland, Love, and Philosophy: An Interview With Palestinian Poet Adel Ramady of Gaza
In September 2023, Palestinian poet Adel Ramady performed his poem, “Repentant of Loving You,” at the Palestinian Center for Culture and Creativity in Gaza. In the poem, he speaks of a …
After the Bombing
After the BombingThe buildings collapsed like a house of cards.The cards were not in the residents’ favor.The favoring of damage over precision was the rule of the day.The precise number …
The Last Threads of Dreams
Having been convinced that I would never reach the west side, I decided to come to Paris. I arrived at Gare du Nord station. Unbelievably, my plan to spend a …