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.

Hussam Hammoud

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

Idlib program offers vocational training for women

Islamic State continues to terrorize Raqqa

Podcasts

Murder of Mahsa Amini sparks opposition interest, regime wrath for Iran's Kurdish movement, says Kurdish expert Asso Hassan Zadeh

Likud lawmaker Nir Barkat: Iran will continue race towards bomb, with or without deal

Russia's Vladimir Putin wants fellow strongman Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan to remain in power, says Russia expert Mark Galeotti

Hussam Hammoud

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

Idlib program offers vocational training for women

Islamic State continues to terrorize Raqqa

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Podcasts

Murder of Mahsa Amini sparks opposition interest, regime wrath for Iran's Kurdish movement, says Kurdish expert Asso Hassan Zadeh

Likud lawmaker Nir Barkat: Iran will continue race towards bomb, with or without deal

Russia's Vladimir Putin wants fellow strongman Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan to remain in power, says Russia expert Mark Galeotti