The smallest things become their hint of being normal people and free people," Al Kontar told As It Happens host Carol Off. Al Kontar was working as a salesman in the United Arab Emirates when civil war broke out in Syria, and the U.A.E. Al Kontar, left, has written a book, pictured on the right, about his unique refugee experience. His mother was understandably worried, Al Kontar says, but she took comfort knowing he wasn't alone. (Ben Nelms/The Canadian Press)After seven months at the airport, Al Kontar was detained by Malaysian authorities.

Source: CBC News May 24, 2021 21:48 UTC