Journalists Who Cover PKK

Ersu Ablak

Istanbul, Turkey

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Ersu Ablak is a journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey. I have been writing for various newspaper mainly on science, technology and society for over 15 years. I have done a radio show for 12 years.

Ozan Dogan Avunduk

Ankara, Turkey

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Currently based in Istanbul, I am an experienced writer, interviewer and video creator in French, Turkish and English on a wide range of subjects from international conflicts and domestic politics to economy, music and cultural policies. My stories stand out thanks to my extensive network of ...

Rafael Baptista

Lisbon, Portugal

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Rafael Baptista, a 25-year-old Portuguese freelance journalist, is driven by an unwavering passion for storytelling. Inquisitive and resolutely determined, he specialises in politics and security. For more than six years his work has examined the rise of the far right and the activities of several ...

Barış Barıştıran

Cologne, Germany

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He served as broadcast manager at Özgür Gün TV and worked as a founder, editor, and designer for various radio stations and newspapers. He is currently engaged in initiatives to advance new-generation media and AI-driven journalism, and continues his work as the Editor-in-Chief of BanDor.

Hugh Bohane

Cairns City, Australia

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Hugh Bohane is an Australian multimedia journalist and producer. Hugh has reported in Asia and elsewhere for over ten years in print, radio and television.

Hugh has covered politics, conflicts, natural disasters, travel, and the arts.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and ...

Mahmut Bozarslan

Diyarbakır, Turkey

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Mahmut Bozarslan is a journalist based in Diyarbakır, Turkey.

I worked particularly in East and Southeast of Turkey but especially in Norhern Iraq . During this time, I followed almost all terrorist incidents in the region and I made very successful stories. Because of my Kurdish language skill ...

Beritan Canözer

Brussels, Belgium

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Beritan Canözer is a journalist. I began my career in journalism in 2013 in Diyarbakır, Türkiye. My first newsroom was JINHA, the world’s first women-led news agency. There, I reported primarily on issues concerning women, children, animal rights, and the environment. Throughout my work, I sought ...

Diego Cupolo

Ankara, Turkey

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Diego Cupolo is a multimedia journalist, photographer, and author of "Seven Syrians: War Accounts From Syrian Refugees" (2013 - 8th House Publishing).

His articles have appeared in The Atlantic, Foreign Policy and The New Statesman, among other publications. His photography and video clients ...

Aidan Foster-Carter

Exeter, United Kingdom

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Aidan Foster-Carter is a journalist based in Exeter, United Kingdom.

Ylenia Gostoli

London, United Kingdom

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I'm a multimedia reporter and writer. I have covered social change, conflict and rights in more than ten countries across the Middle East and Europe while based out of London, Rome and the West Bank.

I'm experienced across all aspects of digital journalism - from filing breaking news to ...

Farhan Hamakhan

Halabja, Iraq

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Farhan Hama khan is a journalist based in Halabja, Iraq. I have a master's degree and a bachelor's degree in media and television from sulaimani University. I have 13 years of experience in journalism in local and foreign agencies. I have excellent academic and scientific writing skills. I was a ...

Ergin Hava

İstanbul, Turkey

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Ergin Hava is a freelance journalist based in İstanbul,  Turkey. He received his BA at British Literature in Hacettepe University in Ankara in 2008. The same year he began working for English-language media. He recently ended his contract as business editor at a local media group. He has been ...

Dorian Jones

İstanbul, Turkey

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I have been reporting from Turkey for 25 years for TV, radio and print. I can compile radio and TV packages ready for broadcast. I am experienced at live reporting for radio and to camera. I work for a variety outlets including BBC Sky News, Deutsche Welle, CBC and VOA.

Davide Lerner

Rome, Italy

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Davide Lerner is a freelance journalist based in Ankara, Turkey. He graduated from the London School of Economics and the London School of Oriental and African Studies. He has previously worked for Agence France Presse and Associated Press, as well as done live radio and TV. He freelances widely in ...

Hediye Levent

Ankara, Turkey

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Hediye Levent | Freelance Journalist With over two decades of experience in journalism, I have been extensively covering the Middle East since 2003. From 2008 to 2021, I was based in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq, providing in-depth coverage of the region's complex developments. Currently, I reside in ...

Alessia Manzi

Milan, Italy

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Alessia Manzi is a journalist based in Milan, Italy. Her focus is on migrants, human rights, social issues and the Middle East. She has a strong focus on Kurdistan.

Eda Narin

Istanbul, Turkey

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Eda Narin is a journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Albert Naya

Barcelona, Spain

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Spanish journalist based in Bogotá, Colombia. Currently working for newspapers, TV, radios and video agency. I use to cover topics such as politics, migration or social issues. Regular contributor for France24, CNN, Ruptly, Ara, El Diario, Gara, Rac1, Radio Estel, La Sexta. 

Masters in Digital ...

Muktadir Rashid

Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Muktadir Rashid is a journalist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Lailuma Sadid

Brussels, Belgium

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Lailuma SADID is a journalist based in Brussels, Belgium. But i can travel if needed where in the world for my work.

Ece Sevim

Istanbul, Turkey

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Ece Sevim is a journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey. / Ece Sevim founded and was editor-in-chief of Çağdaş Ses Haber between 2011 and 2018. Specialising in investigative journalism, data journalism and long-form dossiers, she followed the Soma mine disaster for 2.5 years and has produced numerous ...

Hemn Seyedi

London, United Kingdom

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I am Hemn Seyedi a journalist and political scientist based in London, United Kingdom.

I was born in Mahabad into a political family and was involved in political activities at an early age while studying Architecture in Hamedan.

I lived in Iraqi Kurdistan for seven years (2001-2008). I worked in ...

Burak Utucu

İstanbul, Turkey

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I am a journalist specialising in investigative reporting, crisis journalism, and video storytelling. I began my career in 2015 as an intern in the Web TV department of Hürriyet Newspaper and have since worked across both national and international platforms, covering key issues in domestic and ...

Lara Villalón

İstanbul, Turkey

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Multimedia journalist based in İstanbul. Focuses on Turkish politics and foreign policy and economy. Also interested in labour rights and feminism.

Emily Wither

İstanbul, Turkey

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Correspondent and video journalist based in Istanbul. I have been working as a writer and broadcast journalist for over 15 years with some of the world’s leading media organisations, delivering creative, high quality audio, video and digital storytelling to diverse audiences across the globe. 

A ...