What is it about?
"The Abomination" is a short story, set in present-day Syria, featuring the "Shabiha" (in English: Ghost Killers) of Bashar al-Assad. The Shabiha are extremist members of Assad's Alawite-clan , high on drugs, alcohol, and steroids, who raid certain area's of Syria, spreading death and destruction.
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Why is it important?
Europe faces the dire situation of the Syrian refugees in Greece, and at the borders with Macedonia. They will do anything to reach Europe and start a new life. When you've read "The Abomination," you'll understand their determination to flee their country where terror reigns.
Perspectives
Writing "The Abomination" took a toll on me. It's a shocking, and harsh, tale, but the events, although fictional, are based on thorough research. The story will shock you violently, but it had to be told.
Mr Bob Van Laerhoven
Wasafiri
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This page is a summary of: The Abomination, Wasafiri, July 2015, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/02690055.2015.1044786.
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