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The Storytellers

DW presents a brand new series! Our correspondents profile local leaders, activists, artists, musicians, rich and poor, ordinary and extraordinary people from around the globe, whose lives tell us more about the world we live in.

Check out the first inspiring story to find out why this Kurdish mayor has been stripped of office and faces scores of court cases.

Jail is ‘occupational hazard’ for Kurdish mayor

Abdullah Demirbas

Abdullah Demirbas wants to preserve cultural identity

Date

Wednesday 16.01.2013 | 12:24

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Rapper brings hope to Kurdish refugees

With fighting increasing in recent months, more Kurds in Turkey are seeking refuge in temporary camps. But a 27-year-old Swedish-Kurd is making the people’s lives there a bit more bearable – with his rap music.

Listen to the report by Jodi Hilton in Diyarbakir, Turkey:

Rapper brings hope to Kurdish refugees

 

Fans greet Serhado backstage before his performance

Serhado performs at an election rally for Kurdish party candidates in Diyarbakir

The musical festival stage where Serhado and others performed at Mahkmour Camp

Date

Tuesday 11.12.2012 | 14:25

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