Bio
Ammar Hamou
Ammar Hamou is a Senior Editor. Originally from East Ghouta outside the Syrian capital, Ammar studied journalism at Damascus University. He has participated in numerous journalism trainings in the US, Europe and Jordan, and has published in-depth research on the Syrian conflict.
Latest Articles
Update: Syria’s official COVID-19 caseload passes 2,000
Visualizing the current number of Coronavirus cases and potential hotspots in Syria.
Through newly implemented Baath Party primaries, Assad tightens his grip on the Syrian Parliament
Though the elections might have been a facile process, it helped consolidate Bashar al-Assad’s control on the Syrian parliament.
Syrian refugees’ economic plight deepens as Jordan lifts COVID-19 restrictions
Though Jordan is lifting its coronavirus restrictions, Syrian refugees still find themselves out of work and struggling to survive.
What’s next for humanitarian aid in NW Syria after cross-border aid veto?
With the expiration of the UN cross-border aid resolution looming, alternative methods for aid delivery appear less than satisfactory.
Rifaat al-Assad: From the Butcher of Hama to aspiring opposition leader
The younger brother of Hafez al-Assad has been sentenced to four years in prison on the charges of embezzling $300 million from Syrian state funds.
Will the Caesar Act bolster Damascus’ popular support?
Damascus has exploited the Caesar Act and accompanying sanctions to offset blame for its economic shortcomings.
COVID-19 lockdown leaves Syrians in Saudi Arabia to fend for themselves
Syrians living in Saudi Arabia have found themselves unable to pay for basic goods due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Ineligible for government aid, Syrians in Jordan struggle amidst COVID-19 lockdowns
Syrian refugees in Jordan find themselves ineligible for government aid, even as they are prevented from returning to work.
Will Damascus or HTS be the first to break the ceasefire in Idlib?
Can Turkey put a lid on HTS’s ambitions in Idlib while maintaining its ceasefire with Damascus?
Photo essay: Damascenes suffer as Coronavirus takes its toll economically
As Damascus locks down to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, a dire economic situation gets worse.