With his toiletry bag slung over his shoulder, Hoseng is coming back from his only walk of the day. For three months, this Kurdish journalist has been hiding somewhere between Syria and Lebanon. Living conditions are not ideal for writing articles on the condition of the Kurds, and Syria's political situation - subjects that the Syrian regime does not appreciate. 

“I've been interrogated by the Syrian security services many times', says Hoseng. "They threatened me. They advised me to stop writing these kind of articles, saying they could cause a lot of problems. They even insinuated I could spend a long time in prison…”

Using a little room owned by a friend is the only way Hoseng can keep on working. Because he's part of Syria's Kurdish minority, he does not hold a Syrian passport and therefore cannot leave the territory.

Hoseng's younger brother is worried about him and has decided to help out. Today he's invited a few friends over, to break Hoseng's daily, monotonous routine. He brings Hoseng supplies and makes plans for his next hiding places - putting himself in danger at the same time: “I put his articles on USB sticks and send them to foreign newspapers from internet cafes.”

With help from his brother, Hoseng's articles can reach foreign newspapers. On average, Hoseng is able to send two articles to Kurdish and Lebanese newspapers every week.

"This is something I have in me. I love writing, I love expressing my opinion on things… I consider this as a gift. And also, Syria's current political, cultural and social situation are things of great interest for a man who loves words and writing." Hoseng hopes to draw awareness to his situation with his words. It's not an easy task, he says, explaining what happened during an interview once in a Damascus café.

"A journalist is asking me questions… I’m answering… A ordinary citizen thinks I’m plotting something, that I'm preparing some kind of crime against the regime. He picks up his phone and calls the police. He tells them: come! Come! I’ve stumbled upon something very dangerous! You see, journalists and journalism represent a threat in Syrian society.”

In telling his story to the world, Hoseng hopes he can eventually come out of hiding. He also wants people to hear the voices of others who have been silenced. Nine journalists are currently being detained in Syria.