Ammar Hamou

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Ammar Hamou

Senior Editor

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.

ARTICLES

What’s next for humanitarian aid in NW Syria after cross-border aid veto?

July 09

With the expiration of the UN cross-border aid resolution looming, alternative methods for aid delivery appear less than satisfactory.

Update: 14 new cases of COVID-19 in Syria

July 07

Visualizing the current number of Coronavirus cases and potential hotspots in Syria.

Rifaat al-Assad: From the Butcher of Hama to aspiring opposition leader

June 21

Who is Rifaat al-Assad and why does his trial matter?

Will the Caesar Act bolster Damascus' popular support?

June 17

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

June 14

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

May 06

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?

April 16

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

March 25

As Damascus locks down to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, a dire economic situation gets worse.

As their fellow citizens fight on both sides of Libya's civil war, Syrian civilians pay the price

March 23

Syrian civilians are exposed to harassment and hate speech in Libya, as fellow Syrians fight on both sides of Libya's civil war.

What measures is Syria taking against Coronavirus?

March 17

What measures are the various factions in Syria taking against Coronavirus?