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Lilly Martin’s Biography

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Lilly Martin is an American citizen living permanently in Syria. She has been in Syria 27 years and has been writing about the conflict since April 1, 2011. She won the journalism award in the 7th grade at Tioga Junior High School in Fresno, CA., USA She is a retired medical professional. Education includes pre-med at UCI and UCSD.

Lilly Martin’s Journalist Portfolio

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Lilly Martin on the Balouta massacre of August 2013

Lilly Martin on the Balouta massacre of August 2013

Tom Duggan interviews Lilly Martin Sahiounie about the Balouta massacre (Lattakia, Syria) of August 2013. Lil…

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Talk With American-Syrians in Latakia, part 1

Talk With American-Syrians in Latakia, part 1

Lilly Martin and her son Steven Sahiounie have lived in Latakia, Syria for the past nearly 22 years. Both are…

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An American in Latakia: "this was no revolution"

An American in Latakia: "this was no revolution"

As an eye witness to the entire war in Syria, from March 2011 to present, I can state this was no revolution.…

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Syrian Refugees In Turkey By Lilly Martin

Syrian Refugees In Turkey By Lilly Martin

The Syrian refugees in Turkey have not had any education for 3 years. Those children have lost 3 years of lea…

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Report from an American living in Syria to the German people

Report from an American living in Syria to the German people

Lilly Martin writes about her life in Syria, spanning decades, and living through a conflict.

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Latakia resident, Lilly Martin, on downed US drone - Syria Solidarity Movement

Latakia resident, Lilly Martin, on downed US drone - Syria Solidarity Movement

Lilly Martin Sahiounie​: "March 17, 2015: Latakia, Syria. At about 7:30 PM local Syrian time (GMT +2) the Syr…

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Articles

Western Complicity in a Massacre of Armenians at Kassab, Syria

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By Lilly Martin
| pacificfreepress.com
The Massacre of Armenians at Kassab, Syria under the support of the Republic of Turkey by Lilly Martin Latakia and Kassab, Syria - At 6 am. on the morning of March 21, 2014 armed terrorists came streaming into Kassab, Syria over the Turkish border. The Army of the Republic of Turkey fired heavy cannons to assist in the initial breaching of the international border. They also provided satellite information.
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Latest Report from Latakia, Syria

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By Lilly Martin, Juan Cole, Michael Payne, Max Parry
| OpEdNews Verified
- Advertisement - The situation here in Latakia is calm. The city itself is safe. We have not had any recent missile attacks, and that is good. The rural countryside is full of terrorists, and especially the village called Selma (aka Salma). This is a small village in the hilly area North East of Latakia. You can find Slounfa on the map, which is a mountain resort town 1 hour drive due East of Latakia. It is a bit higher elevation than Selma.
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Latakia resident, Lilly Martin, on downed US drone

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By Lilly Martin
| syriasolidaritymovement.org
from FB page of Lilly Martin Sahiounie https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153161848044172&set=a.10150099398044172.282489.573804171&type=1&permPage=1 Lilly Martin Sahiounie​: “March 17, 2015: Latakia, Syria. At about 7:30 PM local Syrian time (GMT +2) the Syrian Air Defense system shot down an American drone. This was an unmanned aircraft called MQ1. This specific drone carried anti-tank weapons, for the purpose to destroying tanks used by military.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was editor of the school newspaper. I started writing in 2011 because I was living in a war zone and wanted the truth to get out.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has taken over as the main source of news for many people.