Hasan Al-Akraa: Life as a Refugee

Hasan Al-Akraa, Syrian Refugee, Activist

24-Jun-22 15:00

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22 year old Hasan Al-Akraa was born in Aleppo, Syria. In 2012, he and his family had to leave their wartorn home country to seek refuge. Today, Hasan is a teacher and an activist fighting for refugee rights. He joins us on the show to share his journey, struggles and that time where he was placed in a detention centre as a 12 year old.

Image credit: Facebook / Hasan Al-Akraa

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan

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Categories: politics, international, Law/Activism

Tags: refugee, syria, rohingya, activist, refugee rights, detention centre,

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