Hussam Hammoud

Hussam Hammoud is a Syrian journalist from Raqqa. Since 2011, he has been writing about Syria for several international media organizations. On Twitter: @HussamHamoud

Syria | Jul 31, 2021

More women prisoners linked to Islamic State released from al-Hol camp

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces continue to empty al-Hol camp of Islamic State-affiliated Syrians.

Woman, child at al-Hol camp before being released

Syria | Apr 18, 2021

Idlib program offers vocational training for women

A local nongovernmental organization in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib is offering women technical skills to support themselves.

Syria | Feb 18, 2021

Islamic State continues to terrorize Raqqa

Despite losing its last stronghold in eastern Syria in 2019 and the presence of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, the Islamic State continues to threaten the lives of citizens in Raqqa.