Caroline Hawley

London

Diplomatic Correspondent at BBC

BBC Diplomatic Correspondent interested in the human impact of international news. Previously in Iraq - and various other parts of the Middle East.

Articles

Mother of jailed British Egyptian activist vows to continue hunger strike despite risk of death

3 days ago | bbc.com | Caroline Hawley

Mother of jailed British Egyptian activist vows to continue hunger strike despite risk of deathCaroline HawleyFree AlaaLaila Soueif's daughter, Sanaa, described the situation as "very scary"Laila Soueif's body is becoming weaker and weaker. Doctors have warned her that - after eight months on hunger strike - she's now at risk of sudden death. But the strength of her resolve has not diminished at all.
Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup: Human rights groups warn of migrant worker deaths

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Caroline Hawley

Workers are already dying from preventable workplace accidents as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, reports say.
Two Gazan girls first to arrive in UK for medical treatment

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sean Seddon |Caroline Hawley

Two Gazan girls first to arrive in UK for medical treatmentSean Seddon & Caroline HawleyBBCGhena, five, arrived in the UK with her mother to receive private medical treatmentTwo Palestinian girls with serious health conditions have been brought to the UK for private medical treatment. The Gazan children are the first to be granted temporary UK visas since the war between Hamas and Israel broke out in October 2023.
Family of British couple held by Taliban fear for their health

2 months ago | bbc.com | Caroline Hawley

Family of couple held by Taliban fear for their healthCaroline HawleyFamily handoutThe family of a British couple in their seventies who have been detained in Afghanistan have expressed fears for their health after a court appearance was delayed. Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were arrested on 1 February while returning to their home in Bamiyan province.
High stakes as Iran nuclear issue reaches crunch moment

2 months ago | bbc.com | Caroline Hawley

High stakes as Iran nuclear issue reaches crunch momentCaroline HawleyBBC diplomatic correspondentReutersIran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has rejected the idea of negotiations with the US over its nuclear programmeAlmost a decade since world powers sealed a historic deal to limit the Iranian nuclear programme, this is a crunch moment for Iran and the international community. The country is now closer than ever to being able to make a nuclear bomb.
High stakes as Iran nuclear issue reaches crunch moment

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Caroline Hawley

1 day agoTrump says ‘nobody is expelling Palestinians,’ weeks after saying they should be moved to Arab statesCNN — US President Donald Trump’s plans for the future of Gaza were further shrouded in confusion on Wednesday when he told reporters that “nobody is expelling any Palestinians” from the enclave – an apparent climbdown from his previous proclamations that its population should be relocated.
Injured Palestinian boy takes first steps in Jordan

Mar 4, 2025 | businessandamerica.com | Caroline Hawley

Caroline HawleyBBC NewsReporting fromAmman, JordanRami Qattoush’s mother beams with pride, as her nine-year-old son tentatively kicks a football for the first time since his injury. It is a huge milestone in his recovery, since he travelled to Jordan last month after getting Israeli military approval to leave Gaza. Rami dreams of playing football one day, like Cristiano Ronaldo. But he is still in pain and quickly tires, having to sit down on a plastic chair, exhausted from the effort.
Parents' pride as injured Palestinian boy takes first steps in Jordan

Mar 4, 2025 | bbc.com | Caroline Hawley

Parents' pride as injured Gazan boy takes first steps after surgery in JordanCaroline HawleyReporting fromAmman, JordanRami dreams of one day playing football like Cristiano RonaldoRami Qattoush's mother beams with pride, as her nine-year-old son tentatively kicks a football for the first time since his injury. It is a huge milestone in his recovery, since he travelled to Jordan last month after getting Israeli military approval to leave Gaza.
British couple detained in Iran in 'distressing situation', family says

Feb 15, 2025 | bbc.com | Caroline Hawley

Britons detained in Iran in 'distressing situation', family saysCaroline HawleyForeign OfficeCraig and Lindsay Foreman crossed into Iran in December and planned to be in neighbouring Pakistan five days laterThe family of a British couple in custody in Iran, named as Craig and Lindsay Foreman, says they are in a "distressing situation".
Anti-abortion activists demand more than just pardons from Trump

Jan 24, 2025 | yahoo.com | Caroline Hawley |Cai Pigliucci |Max Matza

Anti-abortion activists who gathered in Washington DC have criticised President Donald Trump for not supporting an end to national abortion access, one day after he issued pardons to 23 activists, including some convicted of blockading a reproductive health clinic and intimidating staff and patients.