Gabriele Cruciata

Dec 8, 2023 | unbiasthenews.org | Gabriele Cruciata

Written by Gabriele Cruciata Illustration by Antoine Bouraly Edited by Tina Lee Photos by Tina Xu Before the Syrian civil war erupted, Refaat Hazima was a barber in Damascus. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather had also been barbers. Thanks to his craftsmanship, flair, and a reputation built over four generations, Refaat was a wealthy man. Together with his wife – a doctor for the national service – he could afford to have his three children study instead of sending them to work at...