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Mat Nashed

Mat Nashed is a veteran journalist specializing in the Middle East and northern Africa. Over the last decade, he has reported extensively on Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Tunisia, and Sudan, with a focus on state repression, humanitarian crises, geopolitics, and migration. His work has appeared in international outlets such as Al-Jazeera, VICE, DW News, OZY, The New Humanitarian, and the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Latest Articles

Sudan
Sudan
Sudanese authorities accused of INGO cash shakedown amid aid freeze
15 Apr 2022
Experts say that the international community should form a united front to push back against corruption, especially since nearly half of the country’s 44 million people are expected to need humanitarian assistance due to food insecurity this year.
Economic development
Economic development
As Lebanon restarts IMF talks, experts fear needed reforms won't come
18 Oct 2021
Analysts warn that political pressure from Lebanon's international donors could lead to a deal with far fewer economic reforms than the International Monetary Fund demands — thereby emboldening the country's political elites and exacerbating inequality.
Development assistance
Development assistance
Aid groups must navigate sanctions and Taliban to help Afghanistan
30 Aug 2021
In the wake of the Taliban taking control of Afghanistan, aid and development workers are left with a lot of uncertainties. Sanctions could complicate access if rapid humanitarian exemptions are not issued, and it's unclear to what degree the Taliban will cooperate with NGOs.
Energy
Energy
Lebanon's health sector races toward solar power amid electricity cuts
4 Aug 2021
Doctors and aid workers are calling on Lebanon to urgently invest in solar power as electricity cuts and fuel shortages put critical pressure on the battered health care sector.
Syrian crisis
Syrian crisis
Aid groups urge UN to reauthorize Syria crossings as deadline looms
23 Apr 2021
Over the last year, Russia has strong-armed the U.N. Security Council to close three border crossings for humanitarian aid into Syria. To stay open, the remaining Bab al-Hawa crossing must be reauthorized by July.
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