Mohammed Omer

In Gaza, Dreaming of Fish and Flowers

by Mohammed Omer September 18, 2010

By Mohammed Omer* | Sabbah Report | www.sabbah.biz Gaza City – As the many colors of the fish and flowers slowly disappear from the Gaza landscape, the already grim prospects of the besieged residents begins to look even bleaker. Fishing was a profession that used to keep thousands of fishermen and their families fed, but [...]

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The lights are going out on Gaza

by Mohammed Omer September 9, 2010

By Mohammed Omer* in Gaza City | Sabbah Report | www.sabbah.biz The Muslim festival Eid approaches, but not the end to power cuts that have darkened the month-long Ramadan fasting leading up to the festival. Or to the agony of Gazans, made worse by the reminder that it’s approaching festive time. The prolonged electricity cuts, [...]

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