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Maher SAMAAN

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Maher SAMAAN

a freelance journalist and researcher based in Paris. covers the Middle East region and Jihadist movements, hold a master degree in the political history of Syria with knowledge about the day to day situation in Syria and the region. 
started working in Damascus, Syria in the early 2000's with local Human Rights underground groups and research centers. later Joined Reuters bureau in Damascus running the Arabic Desk. moving forward i explored my chances as freelancer between Syria and the UAE to focus later on my international relations studies and the Middle East in France. a period during which i kept close relations with activists and people all around Syria with some of which i helped planning and conducting Civil Social/Human Rights activities and campaigns.
in 2013, i went back the Middle East, Beirut, Lebanon, this time. and from there i worked with number of leading international newspapers such as The Times of London, and the New York Times.
Few months ago, i returned to France for longer stay this time, planning to continue my studies while keeping active and busy covering the Middle East related reporting.

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Russia confirms hitting seven targets in Syria

A tenuous truce in the Syrian countryside north of the city of Homs was shattered this month

Life and Death in a Syrian Suburb

Syrian Boy Who Became a Symbol of Civil War Appears on Pro-Government Channels

Syrian Factions and Regional Players React to Brussels Attacks

Syrian boy who became image of civil war reappears

a website launched by MSF France explain the struggle of refugees from syria. i contributed in the project

my blog; Still under-construction and miss many of the stories i wrote. but it still provides a glimpse over my non-English work.

Violence in Syria Spurs a Huge Surge in Civilian Flight By KAREEM FAHIM and MAHER SAMAAN OCT. 26, 2015

For Those Who Remain in Syria, Daily Life Is a Nightmare By MAHER SAMAAN and ANNE BARNARD SEPT. 15, 2015

Signs of Hope Five Years After Start of Syria’s War By ANNE BARNARD, MAHER SAMAAN and DEREK WATKINS MARCH 12, 2016 The partial cease-fire in Syria has proved more effective and durable than expected, significantly reducing the violence since it began on Feb. 27.

In Syria's rebel areas, journalists complain of new censorship an investigative report about the threats and work of the local journalist inside Syria.

Caged Hostages From Syrian President’s Sect Paraded Through Rebel-Held Suburb

Unrest Mounts in Southern Syria After Druse Cleric Dies in Blast

Government Airstrikes on Market in Syria Kill More Than 80

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