Nour Samaha

@Nour_Samaha

Journalist covering the Levant. Visiting Fellow. Usual caveats apply

London / Beirut
Joined January 2011
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    Feb 13

    Are European and US imposed sanctions working in ? does a deep dive in this nuanced piece

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    Feb 9

    Many months in the making, my long read investigation into Douma Many thanks to all who helped, and a wonderfully collaborative team of editors and checkers

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  3. Feb 13

    *Israel’s cause

    MP : A member of Hezbollah has insulted Bachir Gemayel and tried to betray the cause for which he sacrificed his own life
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    Feb 11

    Grateful to for including me (and & ) in this discussion of how reporting on Syria from afar can help verify or debunk the claims of rebel activists and state media journalists on the ground

    What Happened in Douma?
    To have been in the Syrian town of Douma, the final rebel military holdout in the suburbs of Damascus, on Saturday, April 7, must have sounded and felt very much like hell on earth.
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    Feb 12

    Another of ’s many battlefronts - the politics of sanctions, the economy, reconstruction, and the impact on Syrians - will increasingly come to the fore as the military conflict morphs and winds down in places. for

    can never be ‘smart’; new and measures on are only likely to strengthen the regime, not weaken it. -
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    Feb 12

    “ can never be ‘smart’; new and measures on are only likely to strengthen the regime, not weaken it.” Read 's latest commentary on the economic war on Syria here

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    Feb 11

    can never be ‘smart’; new and measures on are only likely to strengthen the regime, not weaken it. -

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    Feb 11

    Comprehensive sanctions may seem like the morally-just European response to the situation in Syria. But what happens if they are more counter-productive then beneficial asks

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    Jan 24

    Next for Syria: The Road to Normalization - by "What is likely is a government takeover of all border crossings, in return for which Damascus will bestow upon the Kurds their language and cultural rights, as well as a level of local admin

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  11. Jan 18

    ’s Foreign Minister (in a response to alleged pressure to not participate in reconstruction in ): “No one can prevent the Lebanese from participating in the reconstruction of Syria. Syria will rise and we will rise with it”

    لا احد يستطيع ان يمنع اللبنانيين في المشاركة في اعادة اعمار سوريا .. ستنهض سوريا وسننهض معها
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  12. Jan 18

    On the eve of the Arab Economic Summit held in Beirut: - Lebanon still has no government - Libya is boycotting - Syria was not invited - Only 2 Arab heads of state are expected to attend - Lebanon's Amal Movement is not attending This is one of the saddest pity parties ever 😳

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  13. Jan 16

    The urges not to invite to the upcoming economic summit and threatens to impose sanctions on Lebanon if it participates in reconstruction in Syria, acc to a leaked cable from the Lebanese embassy in Washington, reports

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    Jan 13

    So, err, a thing happened. Very honoured to be selected by the jury this year, at a time when reporters around the world are working in increasingly difficult environments, with restrictions often enabled by governments.

    Pakistani journalist has won 's Kate Webb prize, recognising journalism by locally-hired reporters in Asia operating in risky or difficult conditions
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  15. Jan 12

    The Syrian government, feeling more assertive following recent developments, is requesting foreign diplomats based in (with missions still operating in Damascus) to re-open their embassies in or their visas may not be renewed.

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    Jan 7

    الكرامة المسحوقة تجعل من جائع مضطهد أو مكتئب منبوذ أن يتمرّد على الله، بأن يحتج على خلقه، فيُعيد إليه الأرواح دون منّة. أن يُعلمه في لحظة غضب، أنّ ليس ما يقهره بالموت إلهيّاً، إنّما عبيده قهروه وعذبوه إلى أن قتلوا أطفاله. قتلوه وهو الميت قبل الممات

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