Still I Breathe: Voices the World Must Hear

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This collection was born in the heart of a Rohingya writer, where every word beats within him. It is a clear testament to the genocide he witnessed, the displacement he endured, and the struggles he faces in the camp. Every single letter in this book is written with his own blood and memories. This poetry roars. It stands for the hope of the Rohingya people, a hope rising on the horizon after a decade of an unheard genocide. It gives voice to a life of confinement within a cage like a cowshed, where hunger is their dress, patience is their strength, burden is their resilience, sacrifice is their struggle, breathing is their survival, and hoping is their existence. The Rohingya have suffered in ways unimaginable to most, surviving under extremely horrific conditions in refugee camps. The pages of this book portray the enduring hope and motivation that the Rohingya carry to ensure their rights, dignity, and eventual return to their homeland. This collection stands as a bold and steadfast defence of the Rohingya people, advocating against injustice while also expressing love for the author’s beloved. While rooted in the Rohingya narrative, this book also speaks to the universal realities and social conditions of people in the 21st century, offering a powerful testament to the human spirit that resonates with readers everywhere.