September 5th, 2021
From the perspective of Son, born and raised in Laayoune, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, living in Algiers, Algeria
There are many reasons why I don’t talk to the others in the hostel. It starts when we greet each other. Ahmed, the person who takes over the check-ins for me when day becomes night, says, « Salaam walakyum » and I say, « .Walaykum salaam »
He switches to French immediately.
« .We had two check-ins last night .They are staying in room 203 »
He informs…
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