
In Times of War by Andrew McConnel
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Ismail Otaeashi, 28, performs at the VIP Club, in Damascus, Syria. The club is part of the Cham Palace hotel and Ismail performs twice a night on Thursdays and Saturdays, earning USD 800 per night. His repertoire includes many pro-Bashar al Assad songs.
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