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"Kobanî is free!" As we speak on the phone, Mîste is overjoyed. After a gruelling siege, the Kurds have repelled the Islamic State from the border city. "It's a shame that you are in Brussels. The street celebrations were wild and full of joy, it was unbelievable !". Alas, I can only regretfully contemplate celebrations from my small studio in Brussels.

Thankfully, I return with many souvenirs. In the midst of my chaotic notebooks, I find a gift. A small piece of paper with a poem written in clear, neat handwriting.

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Thanks :

Etienne McDowell, for his extra cartoon contribution

Gulsah Dincer, for her precious translations and her patience

Hassan Ghazi, for his words of wisdom

Alexandre de Grauwe and Tutku Ayan, for teaching me tavla

Camille Pougeux, for being a trusty travel companion

Besime Sen, for helping me on some academic issues

David Domingo and Pierre Vanrie, the academic director and reader of this project

Emre Gültekin, for being the initial spark of inspiration

Papatya Bostanci, for making life worth living

Mustafa Çelebi, for his friendship and the great discoveries

A song of freedom

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A short notice by the author

Wherever my travels lead me, I always grab a few brushes and my watercolours. You never know what you will see. Years later, my old drawing pads become trusty old friends to whom I like paying an occasional visit.

As a journalist, I capture sounds, opinions, facts. As a cartoonist, I collect portraits and sketches. Both trades work together hand in hand in creating a story like this web documentary.

Do you wish more information?

Contact me:

yannmcdowell@gmail.com