Bio
Omar Nour
Omar holds a degree in Political Science and is originally from the Damascus governorate. He worked as a field reporter in East Ghouta with several radio and TV stations, and he has continued to work in media after his displacement. He also does voiceover work and has recorded dozens of radio programs and podcasts.
Latest Articles
Cancellation of Eid visits to Syria a ‘turning point’ in Turkey’s refugee policy
This month, amid domestic political concerns and rising xenophobia, Turkey canceled its longstanding practice of allowing refugees to make temporary visits to Syria for Eid—a worrying sign of things to come.
Childhood lost: Kimlik crisis reaches Syrian refugee children in Turkey
In Turkey, residency restrictions for Syrian refugees are one factor driving children out of classrooms and into factories.
Temporary protection cards ‘canceled’ as Syrians face a new battle for stability in Turkey
Last month, thousands of Syrians in Turkey received messages that their temporary protection cards were “canceled” pending verification of their addresses. The situation has many unsure of their futures in Turkey.
Stability destroyed: Syrians deported from Turkey are cast into the unknown
In January, Turkish authorities deported 150 refugees to Syria in the largest mass expulsion since 2019, although most held official documents such as work permits or temporary protection (Kimlik) cards.
In Turkey, Syrian labor crisis deepens amid strictest COVID-19 lockdown yet
Syrian day laborers, especially those without work permits, are the most affected by Turkey’s latest lockdown.
Abuses against Syrians in Turkey: Fueled by hate speech, amplified by propaganda
Whether abuses against Syrians in Turkey are exaggerated or not by the media, they have to develop a new integration strategy based on interaction with the Turkish opposition parties.
Three years after ‘Olive Branch’: A militarized Afrin and continued violations against its residents
Three years since Turkish-backed Syrian opposition factions took over the Afrin region, its original residents—especially the Kurds—have grown accustomed “to injustice.”