August 2010, Damascus, Syria.
The unwanted of Iraq are many, the diaspora often resettle in Damascus, although some still live unknown lives, and have been doing so for a while.
The man in this photo was a high ranking officer in the Iraqi and International Police forces in the region, and now he lives alone in a single room in one of Damascus's poorer suburbs.
A life of danger and risk paid off with a hefty financial reward, and he enjoyed his time and money in Baghdad. During his time in the force he covertly working as a gay rights activist; freeing more than a hundred men arrested for homosexuality related charges.
Things were about to change, luck was about to end.
He was found out and 'outed'.
Life changed.
Danger was not just a risk but almost a guarantee if he stayed.
Threats came.
Family were injured, killed.
He is gay and Iraqi, something not looked at as possible by some.
Those with the guns.
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