Kazim

Kazim was a citizen of Abbudin living in the capital city. He was unable to find work and so was unable to provide for his family, something that caused him much inner pain and humiliation. His wife added to this somewhat, as she constantly chided him for his unemployment.

Kazim set himself on fire in the main square of Abbudin's capital on the 20th anniversary of the Ma'an Gas Attack as an act of protest against the Al-Fayeed regime. His death ignited a wave of civil unrest against the regime and numerous people began protesting in the square where Kazim killed himself. In Abbudin he was venerated as a hero and a martyr for freedom.

Season 1
Kazim is seen only in Episode 4 "Sins of the Father." He is introduced as an unemployed citizen of Abbudin and was barely able to keep his family fed. On the morning of the 20th anniversary of the Ma'an Gas Attack he left his home, ostensibly for a job interview, promising his children a wide variety of foods in response to their complaints about their poor diet. His wife refuses to kiss him goodbye, promising him kisses if he returns with a job.

Kazim later walks into the main square of the capital, shouting to never forgive the Al-Fayeeds for Ma'an and criticizing Jamal, shouting "Like father like son!" He then douses an Abbudin flag in gasoline before wrapping it around himself and igniting it on fire. The crowd watching reacts in horror as Kazim is consumed in flames and burns to death.

Kazim's death later sparks a massive wave of civil unrest and protest against Jamal's regime. The night following his death a candlelight vigil is hosted in the square along with a makeshift memorial. Outrage over Kazim's death leads to a massive mob forming in the square, protesting the Al-Fayeed regime. Ihab Rashid visits Kazim's family to comfort them and offers to host a "great martyr's funeral" for Kazim. Kazim's son tells Ihab he wants to be a great hero like his father.