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Syrian man reunited with secret library hidden for 15 years

Syrian man reunited with secret library hidden for 15 years

Summary

A Syrian man named Mustafa Khaled Alwan has found his secret library of over 100 books after hiding it behind a wall for 15 years. He concealed the collection to protect himself from the government of Bashar al-Assad, where owning such books could have caused serious trouble.

Key Facts

  • Mustafa Khaled Alwan hid his library 15 years ago by sealing it behind a wall.
  • The library contains over 100 books, including Islamic texts, science books, and poetry.
  • The collection was hidden to avoid punishment under Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria.
  • Owning or sharing these types of books could have led to prison or worse.
  • The library remained undiscovered until it was recently reunited with Mustafa.
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