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Oh Ocean: My name is Hamed and this is my poem.

I am from Afghanistan, in Kabul. I worked with the US Army as an interpreter. When the American troops left, we were threatened by the Taliban. That’s why I decided to leave Afghanistan.

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Nabi (from Afghanistan) and Ralph

The Taliban Slaughtered Gay Men like Animals

It was hard to be gay in my country. You can’t live as a [free] man.

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Heydi, West Africa

I Left because of Religious Conflict

I wanted to stay in Africa, but I wanted my life to be secure, so I came to Europe.

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Felix, Nigeria

In Libya Life is No Good

The first day I came to Italy, I had a friend, an Italian friend.

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Sanaz, Syria

We Awoke to Find Planes Bombing Above Us

Our life was very good. We were very comfortable and happy.

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Larif, Afghanistan

We Just Want Peace

I don’t want my children to live in war.

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Walid, Afghanistan

I Produced Media Against the Taliban

I graduated with a degree in journalism and joined the Afghan police force.

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