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Fatima Badri
| 17.01.2025
Is Tunisia Ready for Its Militants to Return from Syria?
Tunisia is among the Arab countries concerned about the new reality, fearing the potential return of its extremist citizens who had joined militant groups in Syria over the years. The country must prepare logistically and securely to face this threat while grappling with a severe economic and financial crisis, leaving it ill-equipped to bear this…
Samar Faisal- Saudi Journalist
Behind the Façade of Tolerance: How the UAE Became a Regional Power
Recently, the UAE’s role came under sharp scrutiny when it pressured Lebanese authorities to hand over poet Abdulrahman Al-Qaradawi, an
Ammar Mamoun & Firas Dalati
“Strategic Redeployment” or Retreat? Inside Intelligence on the Syrian Army’s Response to ‘Operation Deterring Aggression’
The documents reflect a contradiction between security orders advocating "redeployment" and military orders emphasizing readiness for battle.
Ranine Awwad
Israel’s Demolition and Displacement Strategy in Lebanon: Scorched Earth Policy as a Tool of War
The destruction in these villages is not limited to physical damage but targets the foundations of life for those who
Ranine Awwad
From Baku to Belém: Will the Rights Climate Shift to Guarantee the Right to a Healthy Environment?
Prior to the convening of the COP summit in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, UN experts called on countries to prioritize
Ammar Mamoun
| 07.01.2025
Some of the Names Who Survived: Journalists and Activists in Syrian Intelligence Files
At Daraj, we obtained copies of numerous documents, including files on corruption, intelligence reports, deals, and endless lists of names. It’s a dream come true
Arabi Facts Hub
| 30.12.2024
Israeli Influencers Launch Misinformation Campaign Against Gaza Journalists
On October 23, 2024, the Israeli army issued a statement alleging that six Al Jazeera journalists were affiliated with Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Israeli army
Zeina Allouch
| 23.12.2024
Syria’s Forcibly Disappeared Children: What Is the Responsibility of International Organizations for Children?
Since the announcement of the fall of the ruling regime in Syria, there have been reports that some orphanages, especially SOS Children's Villages in Syria,
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Impact & Development
Pirated Movies: A Staple in Today’s Syria
Manahel Alsahoui
| 14.08.2023
Cairo: Facing a Future Without a Past
Muaz Lafi
| 19.07.2023
Lebanon: The Racism Will (not) Be Televized
OMARBAKBOUK
| 10.05.2023
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Cross-border
Malak Jamal Bala - ARIJ
| 25.10.2024
“I Will Not Stay Silent at the Cost of Truth”: Sudanese Female Journalists Face Threats of Persecution and Death
The report highlights the stories of Sudanese female journalists who have faced digital threats—some of which escalated into direct assaults—mostly in response to the stories
Daraj
| 07.10.2024
#BurningSkies: Qatar and Oman Fall Short on Environmental Promises with Slow Progress
This investigation examines the total gas flaring in the countries of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman. It is part of a series of investigative
Hala Nasreddine
| 03.10.2024
#BurningSkies: The UAE’s Environmental Paradox – From Championing Climate Action to Violating Gas Flaring Regulations
Despite Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) adopting a voluntary policy to prevent routine gas flaring twenty years ago, the policy has not been effectively
Daraj
| 27.09.2024
#BurningSkies: Behind Big Oil’s Toxic Flames
Major Western European oil companies such as BP (British Petroleum), Italy’s Eni (Agenzia Nazionale Idrocarburi), TotalEnergies, and Shell are among the top ten polluters in
Mohammad Bassiki - Ali Alibrahim - Hala Nasereddine
| 15.05.2024
“Dubai Unlocked”: 10 Individuals Within Assad’s Close Circle Hide 50 Million Dollars in Dubai Estates
The "Dubai Unlocked" investigative reports reveal that US sanctions have not prevented prominent figures connected to the Syrian regime from acquiring and investing in the
Hala Nasreddine (Daraj) and Mohammed Bassiki (SIRAJ)
| 14.05.2024
“Dubai Unlocked” in the Hands of Sanctioned Hezbollah-Affiliated Businessmen
In the context of the "Dubai Unlocked" project, which was carried out in collaboration with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), our investigation
Siraj
| 22.02.2024
“Cyprus Confidential ”: Syrian Printing Currency Machine
The Syrian regime prints banknotes primarily to address the urgent need for cash liquidity, resulting in consistent budget deficits. Printed funds are mainly allocated to
Siraj
| 26.07.2023
Drowning in Lies: A Greek Tragedy
On June 14, a boat carrying 750 migrants sank. The Greek Coast Guard arrived 3 hours before the boat capsized. Still only 104 people survived.
“I Will Not Stay Silent at the Cost of Truth”: Sudanese Female Journalists Face Threats of Persecution and Death
Malak Jamal Bala - ARIJ
| 25.10.2024
Behind the Façade of Tolerance: How the UAE Became a Regional Power
Samar Faisal- Saudi Journalist
| 15.01.2025
“Strategic Redeployment” or Retreat? Inside Intelligence on the Syrian Army’s Response to ‘Operation Deterring Aggression’
Ammar Mamoun & Firas Dalati
| 13.01.2025
Israel’s Demolition and Displacement Strategy in Lebanon: Scorched Earth Policy as a Tool of War
Ranine Awwad
| 09.01.2025
“Dubai Unlocked”: 10 Individuals Within Assad’s Close Circle Hide 50 Million Dollars in Dubai Estates
Mohammad Bassiki - Ali Alibrahim - Hala Nasereddine
| 15.05.2024
“Dubai Unlocked” in the Hands of Sanctioned Hezbollah-Affiliated Businessmen
Hala Nasreddine (Daraj) and Mohammed Bassiki (SIRAJ)
| 14.05.2024
“Cyprus Confidential ”: Syrian Printing Currency Machine
Siraj
| 22.02.2024
Drowning in Lies: A Greek Tragedy
Siraj
| 26.07.2023
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Partner's investigations
Hala Nasreddine
| 09.02.2023
Shadow Diplomats: Honorary Consuls as Syria’s Foreign Gateway
This article sheds a light on some of the dubious honorary consuls through whom Syria, despite the regime of international sanctions, managed to maintain a
Diana Moukalled
| 30.12.2022
Lebanese Honorary Consuls: A Shortcut to Money Laundering and Illicit Financing
Some 500 current and former honorary consuls around the world stand accused of wrongdoings or are otherwise embroiled in controversy. Several among them are Lebanese.
Hala Nasreddine
| 11.11.2022
All Is Not Well with Uber Lebanon
Rebecca Rykes’ murder put the spotlight on Uber for all the wrong reasons, while the Uber Files show how the giant firm lobbied hard to
Mohammad Al-Maskiti - Bill Markzack
| 05.04.2022
Jordanian Human Rights Defenders and Journalists Hacked with Pegasus Spyware
The devices of four Jordanian human rights defenders, lawyers, and journalists were hacked with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware between August 2019 and December 2021. The targets
Ahmad Ashour
| 06.12.2021
Pandora Papers: How Syrian Companies Operate in the Caribbean via Lebanon
Leaked documents reveal how Syrian businessman Samir Hassan continues to operate in the British Virgin Islands, despite being placed under European sanctions.
Will Fitzgibbon
| 03.10.2021
Jordan’s King Abdullah Funnelled $100m Through Secret Companies to Buy Luxury Homes
A batch of leaked documents obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists shows that longtime ruler King Abdullah II secretly owns 14 luxury homes
Hala Nasreddine
| 03.10.2021
Lebanon: “Gang Leader” Marwan Kheireddine and his Offshore Companies!
Lebanese banker and notorious big game hunter Marwan Kheireddine suggested for the banking sector to run the state. But what does he know about the
Alia Ibrahim
| 03.10.2021
Pandora Papers Further Unveil Riad Salameh’s Hidden Wealth
The Pandora Papers come to increase the suspicions surrounding not only BDL's governer, but the political system associated with him for more than three decades,
Shadow Diplomats: Honorary Consuls as Syria’s Foreign Gateway
Hala Nasreddine
| 09.02.2023
Behind the Façade of Tolerance: How the UAE Became a Regional Power
Samar Faisal- Saudi Journalist
| 15.01.2025
“Strategic Redeployment” or Retreat? Inside Intelligence on the Syrian Army’s Response to ‘Operation Deterring Aggression’
Ammar Mamoun & Firas Dalati
| 13.01.2025
Israel’s Demolition and Displacement Strategy in Lebanon: Scorched Earth Policy as a Tool of War
Ranine Awwad
| 09.01.2025
Pandora Papers: How Syrian Companies Operate in the Caribbean via Lebanon
Ahmad Ashour
| 06.12.2021
Jordan’s King Abdullah Funnelled $100m Through Secret Companies to Buy Luxury Homes
Will Fitzgibbon
| 03.10.2021
Lebanon: “Gang Leader” Marwan Kheireddine and his Offshore Companies!
Hala Nasreddine
| 03.10.2021
Pandora Papers Further Unveil Riad Salameh’s Hidden Wealth
Alia Ibrahim
| 03.10.2021
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