Published by Reuters on May 28, 2013.
Insight: Syrian village gives up secrets after dawn killings
An investigative report into the Banyas massacre days after it unfolded. Based on interviews in Baida village with survivors. Reuters withheld my byline due to security concerns.
Published by Reuters on October 13, 2013.
Insight: After chemical horror, besieged Syrian suburb defiant
A first-hand report of the aftermath of the chemical attack, and the first such report by a Western media outlet. Reuters withheld my byline due to security concerns at the time.
Published by Reuters on Mar 6, 2014.
Amid carnage of war, Syria readies for Assad re-election
One of the first reports in Western media to highlight the quiet campaign calling for Assad to run for a third term in 2014. Reuters withheld my byline at the time for security concerns.
Published by Reuters on Oct 30, 2013.
Insight: Starvation in Syria: a war tactic
Investigative report that broke the story about the Syrian government's campaign of "Starvation until Submission", and its use of starvation as a war tactic. Reuters withheld my byline at the time for security reasons.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Published by Reuters on Apr 30, 2014.
War-time secret weighs on hopeful Syrian bride
A woman about to get married agonizes over when and how to tell her suitors that she had spent time in one of Syria's notorious detention centers. Byline withheld at the time for security reasons.
Published by Reuters on Mar 4, 2014.
Syrian doctors struggle to care for mentally ill and traumatized
An undercover investigation into the challenges facing Syria's mentally ill amid the carnage of war. Byline withheld at the time for security reasons.
Published by Reuters on Apr 13, 2014.
In Assad's coastal heartland, Syria's war creeps closer
Rare insight into the precarious situation in Assad's nexus of support. Byline withheld at the time for security reasons.
Published by Reuters on Mar 3, 2014.
Life and a death sentence in rebel-held Damascus
An intimate portrait of a pro-government woman living in rebel territory near Damascus. Reuters withheld my byline at the time for security reasons.
Published by Reuters on Jan 6, 2014.
Remaining Armenians Pray for Peace at Christmas in Damascus
A rare look into the mood among some of the remaining Chrisitians in Damascus. Byline withheld at the time for security.
Published on IBT.com on Feb 25, 2014.
Candy Crush Mobile Game App Provides Much-Needed Distraction For War-Weary Syrians
Damascenes turn to mobile apps to distract themselves from the war.
Published on IBT.com on May 24, 2014.
Election In A War Zone: No One Expects Syria's Assad To Lose This One
The run up to Assad's expected win.
Published on Feb 14, 2014.
Homs rebel puts fate in Syrian government hands
A rare interview with a rebel upon his surrender and evacuation from Old Homs. Byline withheld for security reasons.
Published on IBT.com on Apr 26, 2014.
Damascus Shrugs Off June 3 Election As Barrel Bombs Fall On Syria
With a few weeks remaining before elections, apathy and confusion among voters.
Published on NPR.com on Jan 19, 2013.
Life In Damascus: Plenty Of Food, Not Enough Electricity
A rare look at everyday life in Damascus. Byline withheld at the time for security.
Published on NPR.com on Jan 01, 2013.
Reflections On A Difficult Time: Spending New Year's In Damascus
A personal essay from the heart of Damascus on New Year's Eve. NPR withheld my byline at the time for security reasons.
Published on IBT.com on Apr 26, 2014.
Damascus Shrugs Off June 3 Election As Barrel Bombs Fall On Syria
With a few weeks remaining before elections, apathy and confusion among voters.
Published on NPR.com on Jan 28, 2013.
Feeling All Cooped Up In The Syrian Capital
A stifling mood in Damascus. Byline withheld at the time for security reasons.
Published on NPR.com on Mar 12, 2013.
In Secular Syria, Top Muslim Cleric Picks Sides In Civil War
One of the first reports in Western media chronicling the embrace of religion by Syria's "secular regime" after the uprising.
Published in the LA Times on Feb 16, 2013.
In Syria, Old Damascus now a quiet, shrunken core
The start of the deteriorating security in Damascus, with marked
Published on NPR.com on Aug 29, 2013.
A Rare Wedding Offers Syrians A Brief Respite From War Talk
A rare glimpse into the lives of Damascenes who try to maintain normalcy despite the chaos of war. Byline withheld at the time for security.
Published on NPR.com on April 17, 2013.
On Independence Day, A Subdued Syrian Capital
Attempts to celebrate independence day fall flat in Damascus. Byline withheld at the time for security.
Published by Reuters on Jun 7, 2013.
Refugees from Syrian war put down roots in Homs schools
Displaced families live and thrive and emptied school buildings, and the government oversees the transition. Byline withheld at the time for security.
Published on NPR.com on Sep 7, 2013.
On A Razor's Edge In Damascus
A rare mood piece from Damascus on the eve of U.S. strikes that never materialized. Byline withheld for security reasons.
Published on NPR.com on March 25, 2013
Rebels Rain Down Mortars On Damascus
The mood from Damascus, where security is deteriorating fast. Byline withheld for security at the time.
Published on NPR.com on Aug 17, 2013.
For Syrians, Life Goes On Despite Likelihood Of U.S. Action
Syrians grow accustomed to U.S. threat of air strikes. Byline withheld for security.
Published on NPR.com on Aug 24, 2013.
After 'Night From Hell,' People Of Damascus Ask: Are We Safe?
After one of the world's worst chemical attacks in a quarter of a century, Syrians ask if their air, water, and food supply are safe to consume. Byline withheld for security.
Published on NPR.com on Oct 7, 2013.
A Chemical Attack, And Now Food Shortages In Syrian Town
The mood from Damascus in the aftermath of the chemical attack, with more misery on the horizon. Byline withheld for security.
Published on NPR.com on Mar 17, 2013.
The War Creeps Closer To Damascus
City folks starting to feel the blasts of war at their door step. Byline withheld for security.
Published on NPR.com on Sep 1, 2013.
Anxiety, Relief, Confusion Build Whirlwind In Damascus
Ongoing jitters in Syria with a possible U.S. strike looming on the horizon. Byline withheld for security.
Published on NPR.com on Feb 10, 2013.
Will Syria Become An Islamist State?
An early look at the rise of Islamists in Syria. Byline withheld at the time for security reasons.