“My beloved people”

My name is Seif. I was not happy when I left my country, my beloved people, parents, family, friends and all of my lovely memories. And I’m sure no one does. I came to Sweden 3 years ago looking for a better life, where no place for war and destruction. Where no other country destroys your house, and kill your dreams.

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Dublin Core: Language: swe Subject: asylum, refugees, A Million Stories, Sweden, Lebanon

“A city that never sleeps”

My name is Motaz and I’m 24 years old.

I lived a regular life in Aleppo, like any human being. I went to school and played with friends when I was little. I remember I did not go out often, because there were big streets and cars. I have 3 siblings and I’m the middle child. I loved going out and staying out for a long time.

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Dublin Core: Language: swe Subject: asylum, refugees, A Million Stories, Sweden

“You can still see the marks from the rope on my arm”

My name is Mona from Baghdad and I am 27 years old. Mother to two children. I live in Malmo, recently two years ago.
I was born in Baghdad. My dad was a communist and he raised me and my 4 siblings in a different way from the tradition in Iraq. The woman has her rights and lives in her own way. I grew up with these thoughts from my dad. But when I got older, my thoughts broke with the society in Baghdad.

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Dublin Core: Language: sv Subject: asylum, refugees, A Million Stories, Sweden