Journalists Who Cover ISLA

Deepak Adhikari

Kathmandu, Nepal

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Deepak Adhikari is a freelance journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He was the editor of Nepal Check, a fact-checking platform in Nepal. From March 2020 to July 2022, he was the editor of South Asia Check, Nepal's pioneering fact-checking outlet. 

His areas of work include Nepal's politics, ...

Adelina Ahmeti

Pristina, Kosovo

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I am a journalist, researcher, and assistant editor at BIRN Kosovo and the anti-corruption platform KALLXO.com. I began my career at BIRN in 2015 as an intern and later advanced to the role of senior journalist. Over the years, I have built a strong reputation for covering justice, security, and ...

Hussein Nameer Al-Hashemi

Baghdad, Iraq

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I am a journalist, writer, and news presenter at the official state television network (Al-Iraqiya), as well as a political analyst based in Baghdad, Iraq. I specialize in writing and reporting on Iraqi domestic politics, regional geopolitics, and Middle East security dynamics. With extensive ...

Mohamed Ali

Nairobi, Kenya

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Mohamed Ali is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Abdul Aziz

Kot Addu, Pakistan

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An Independent Voice on Social and Global Issues"

I conduct investigative reporting on social issues, global affairs, technology, and governance.
The purpose of my writing is to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and bring forward stories that are significant for both local ...

Uri Blau

Jerusalem, Israel

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Twenty years ago, I published my first story for a Jerusalem weekly newspaper. Since then, I
gained knowledge, connections and a deep understanding of covering the news in Israel,
Palestine, U.S. and parts of the world. With my ability to navigate Israel & Palestine, I conducted hard­ hitting ...

Umar Farooq

Istanbul, Turkey

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Umar Farooq is a journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey.  He reports regularly for the Los Angeles Times from the region.  In the past year, his work has also appeared in Foreign Affairs, National Geographic, The Guardian, Boston Review, and The Nation.  

He received a Pulitzer Center Crisis ...

Niloofar Gholami

Bonn, Germany

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Niloofar Gholami is a journalist based in Germany. She is currently working for DW's Persian service. She writes analysis and background articles covering politics and human rights. She is a graduate of DW Akademie's International Journalism Traineeship Program.

Daniel Harper

Vienna, Austria

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Daniel Harper is a journalist based in Vienna, Austria. Covers stories from migration to politics, focusing mainly on central and eastern Europe, including Greece and the Balkans.

Muhammad Luqman

Lahore, Pakistan

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Muhammad Luqman is a journalist based in Lahore, Pakistan with over 30 years experience in print, wire and broadcast modes of journalism. He started his journalistic career as reporter of the national news agency of Pakistan, APP on November 16, 1990. He switched to electronic media on September 16,...

Arlene Martin-Wilkins

Kingston, Jamaica

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Arlene Martin-Wilkins is a journalist based in Kingston, Jamaica.

Agus Morales

Barcelona, Spain

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Agus Morales is a journalist based in Barcelona, Spain.

Privilege Musvanhiri

Harare, Zimbabwe

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Privilege Musvanhiri is a freelance multimedia journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe. He is also a mobile journalism trainer.

Vlad Odobescu

București, Romania

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Vlad Odobescu is a freelance journalist based in Bucharest, Romania. He is a member of the Romanian Centre for Investigative Journalism (www.crji.org), and Casa Jurnalistului (www.casajurnalistului.ro).

Park Pang

Toronto, Canada

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Park Pang (彭栢骏, 박지훈) is an ethnic Korean adopted and raised by Hong Kong SAR Chinese parents in Canada. Pang is currently a Bachelor of Arts (BA) student at Western University (London, ON) double-majoring in Popular Music Studies and Political Science. Following the completion of this degree, Pang ...

Dan Peleschuk

Kyiv, Ukraine

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Dan Peleschuk is a freelance journalist in Kiev, Ukraine, covering politics and society in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

Fariba Sahraei

London, United Kingdom

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Fariba Sahraei is an independent, award-winning filmmaker, writer, and producer with over 30
years of experience in the industry. She has directed more than 15 documentary films, many of
which have received international awards and recognition. Her accolades include the New York
Film Festival ...

Judi Shimel

Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands

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Judi Shimel is an award-winning journalist and broadcast producer provider of print, online and social media content. I provide content that helps readers, listeners and viewers make informed decisions about matters affecting their lives and livelihoods, families and communities. This is done with ...

Varsha Torgalkar

Mumbai, India

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Varsha Torgalkar is a journalist based in Mumbai, India. I have covered agrarian crisis, communal violence and human rights. I also write on travel.

Carlota Torres Lliró

Hanoi, Vietnam

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Carlota Torres Lliró is a multilingual journalist based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Experience in print and radio journalism, in both breaking news and more in-depth stories. Available for print and radio stories about Vietnam and neighboring countries, as well as to help scouting if you send your reporter ...