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Aref Alkrez is a Syrian producer, researcher, and fixer with extensive experience in conflict and post-conflict reporting across Syria and Europe. He has collaborated with leading international media organizations, including BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera English, ABC News (Australia), NPR, Radio France, SBS, and others, contributing to in-depth coverage from some of the most challenging environments in the region. Aref specializes in designing, coordinating, and executing complex field reporting projects on issues such as political developments, armed violence, enforced disappearances, migration and returns to devastated cities, and accountability for war crimes. Known for his expertise in field access, information verification, logistical planning, and safety management, he has built a strong record of delivering accurate, sensitive, and impactful stories under high-risk conditions. He is currently based in Damascus, Syria.
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