"Hashem Ahelbarra is a roving Middle East correspondent for Al Jazeera English. He regularly reports from Afghanistan, Yemen and across the Gulf region.
Hashem has covered many of the biggest international news stories in recent years and secured exclusive interviews with many of the major names in world news, including late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, Afghan president Hamid Karzai and former Liberian president Charles Taylor."
Middle East17 May 2018 17:10 GMT
Most Syrian refugee families tell the same story; eviction, loss and anxiety over an uncertain future. During the holy month, their yearning to return to their homes and families is stronger than ever.
Middle East05 May 2018 10:29 GMT
As Lebanon's parliamentary campaigns enter their final sprint, the country remains divided along sectarian lines, lines exploited and reinforced by competing regional powers.
Middle East22 Apr 2018 17:19 GMT
The fighters had to leave behind their heavy weapons and armoured vehicles.
Middle East11 Feb 2018 13:28 GMT
Over the last weeks, separatists in the south have attacked and occupied government buildings and the UN envoy to the country has resigned after failing to bring the various factions together.
Africa29 Jan 2018 08:39 GMT
Dispute threatens to undermine unity at the African Union's annual gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital.
Tunisia14 Jan 2018 10:13 GMT
Political protests in Tunisia are disrupting the hospitality industry, the latest in a series of blows to tourism in the country.
Qatar08 Jan 2018 18:18 GMT
Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al Sabah warned of greater regional instability if the dispute between Doha and the other Arab countries is not settled.
Journalism under fire02 Nov 2017 13:15 GMT
Syria is the world's most dangerous country for journalists. More than 200 media personnel have been killed since the start of the war, six years ago.
Middle East01 Nov 2017 11:02 GMT
The UN has described the Syrian government's siege of Eastern Ghouta an "outrage" and has asked for an immediate lifting of the siege so that aid can reach the civilians. The isolated population is dying from bombing, hunger and cold weather.
War & Conflict27 Oct 2017 17:38 GMT
The Syrian opposition wants the three main rebel factions in northern Syria to reunite as one army.
Syria's War26 Oct 2017 18:21 GMT
It has left many affected by the Khan Sheikhoun attack, in which about 80 people were killed and more than 500 injured in Idlib province, feeling abandoned by the world.
War & Conflict23 Oct 2017 15:53 GMT
Doctors in war-torn Syria say more and more children are dying of hunger in areas besieged by government forces. The crisis is particularly severe in eastern Ghouta, a region on the outskirts of the capital, Damascus.
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