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Arkansas' Sole Syrian Refugee Responds to Current Crisis in Europe, Syria

Courtesy Omar Al-muqdad

Omar Al-muqdad, the only Syrian to find refuge in Arkansas since the Syrian Democratic uprising began in 2011, reflects on his journey in light of the Paris Attacks November 13th. Al-muqdad, who is now 35, is currently living and working in Alexandria, Virginia as a freelance journalist. 

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.