The Unsent Condolences is the work of Afghan journalist, poet and author, Abdul Samad Haidari. The Unsent Condolences is a collection of autobiographical poems that reflect the harsh realities of the Holocaust conducted against the Hazara people, the indigenous ethnic group of Afghanistan, colonisation, refugees and war-crimes.​

These poems showcase the heinous atrocities inflicted upon the Hazara community, a tragedy that claimed the lives of over 5 million Hazara individuals during the years 1880s to 1893s––with millions more falling victim to ongoing systematic genocide, discrimination, sectarian violence and the ruthless confiscation of their ancestral lands, cultural heritage, language, and identity.

The poems also reflect the harsh realities of the refugee world. The Unsent Condolences elements of misery, sorrow and agony, its final poem ‘I am but more than a refugee’ echoes with extraordinary power highlighting the author's profound connection to his indigenous roots, the land of Rumi. In rhythmic verses, Abdul Samad gracefully embraces his identity, rejecting the imposed codes and numbers as he sings the songs of humanity, crying for peace, justice, and equality.