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If You See Something—an Iraqi Film on Asylum

If You See Something—an Iraqi Film on Asylum

Alex Demyanenko argues there is a better film trying to break free — the urgency is real, even...

12 DECEMBER 2025 • By Alex Demyanenko
Egyptian Novelist Skewers British Bureaucracy with Black Humor

Egyptian Novelist Skewers British Bureaucracy with Black Humor

Shady Lewis' new novel skewers British bureaucracy while exploring the immigrant experience with black humor and surreal situations.

15 AUGUST 2025 • By Valeria Berghinz
The Search for Home: a Markaz Review Roundtable

The Search for Home: a Markaz Review Roundtable

A TMR roundtable on refugees, migration, identity and finding home.

7 MARCH 2023 • By Jordan Elgrably
Why Muslim Palestinian “Mo” Preferred Catholic Confession to Therapy

Why Muslim Palestinian “Mo” Preferred Catholic Confession to Therapy

As a Muslim American and scholar of Islam, Sarah Eltantawi finds the new series from Mo Amer and...

7 NOVEMBER 2022 • By Sarah Eltantawi
“Another German”—a short story by Ahmed Awadalla

“Another German”—a short story by Ahmed Awadalla

An Egyptian refugee in Berlin, longing for a home of his own, hopes love is around the corner.

15 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Shahd Alshammari
Ziad Kalthoum: Trajectory of a Syrian Filmmaker

Ziad Kalthoum: Trajectory of a Syrian Filmmaker

Film historian Viola Shafik interviews Syrian filmmaker Ziad Kalthoum about his peripatetic life in Syria and beyond.

15 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Karim Kattan
After Nine Years in Detention, an Iraqi is Finally Granted Asylum

After Nine Years in Detention, an Iraqi is Finally Granted Asylum

Rana Asfour reviews the third novel from Dutch Iraqi writer Rodaan Al Galidi.

22 AUGUST 2022 • By Rana Asfour
Refuge, or the Inherent Dignity of Every Human Being

Refuge, or the Inherent Dignity of Every Human Being

TMR's editor reflects on the experience of seeking home and refuge.

15 JANUARY 2022 • By Jordan Elgrably
 
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