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Georgia, Syria
As seen in: Arab News, Arab News Pakistan, Arab News Japan, Npasyria
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Lucas Chapman’s Biography

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I am an independent journalist and researcher with four years of journalism experience. I spent two years working first as a correspondent and then as editor-in-chief for North Press Agency's English section, where I did everything from writing and editing to presenting and video production. As a freelancer, I have written for various international outlets, including Arab News, Kurdish Peace Institute, the Kurdish Center for Studies, The Post Internazionale, and Zenith Magazine.

Lucas Chapman’s Journalist Portfolio

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The Euphrates crisis in Syria

The Euphrates crisis in Syria

For months, Turkey has violated its 1987 agreement with Syria over shares of the Euphrates River's water, cau…

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The Children of ISIS: KCS Reports from Roj Camp

The Children of ISIS: KCS Reports from Roj Camp

On February 16th, 2023, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued a press r…

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How one Aleppo neighborhood continues to defy siege of Syria's Assad

How one Aleppo neighborhood continues to defy siege of Syria's Assad

ALEPPO, Syria: How the Sheikh Meqsoud neighborhood and Shahba region continues to defy a crushing siege by Tu…

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How Raqqa, once the Syrian capital of Daesh's caliphate, reclaimed its Arab cultural pride

How Raqqa, once the Syrian capital of Daesh's caliphate, reclaimed its Arab cultural pride

RAQQA, Syria: It has been five years since the Syrian Democratic Forces hoisted their flag in the main square…

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Kurdish Journalists in Turkey: Jailed at Home, Murdered Abroad

Kurdish Journalists in Turkey: Jailed at Home, Murdered Abroad

The grim reality of journalists working in Turkey is now well-known. The country is one of the world’s most n…

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How local green activists are confronting northeast Syria's unfolding environmental crisis

How local green activists are confronting northeast Syria's unfolding environmental crisis

QAMISHLI, Syria: Small groups of environmentalists and volunteers refuse to remain helpless in the face of t…

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Why returning to Syria is only the first step towards rebuilding lives shattered by war

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By Lucas Chapman, Ali Ali
| Arab News Verified
Millions of Syrians are returning, but shattered homes, scarce jobs and weak services are testing hopes of a fresh start Returnees say rebuilding lives requires far more than crossing the border as Syria struggles with reconstruction needs WASHINGTON D.C.: When Jihan Hamad Al-Khalaf and her extended family decided to leave Turkiye and return to Syria, there was little debate among them. Five of the seven related families had been away since 2013, while the other two left in 2018.
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Analysis: Can Iraq transform itself from regional battleground to diplomatic broker?

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By Lucas Chapman
| arab.news
Home Article Authors Lucas Chapman Analysis: Can Iraq transform itself from regional battleground to diplomatic broker? Analysis: Can Iraq transform itself from regional battleground to diplomatic broker?
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The Struggles & Triumphs of People with Disabilities in Rojava

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By Lucas Chapman, Ali Ali
| nlka.net
Liberating a place politically is a quicker and easier process than solving all of its problems socially, which can be culturally rooted and require a transformation in mindsets. Since the first cities of Rojava began to free themselves from the Syrian regime in 2011, there have been several simultaneous movements pushing for the rights of oppressed groups in Rojava.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Editor at North Press Agency

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

The news cycle is a lot shorter and news can be exchanged faster but there is also a lot of misinformation