Omar Albam
Reporter at Deutsche Welle (DW)
Freelance Photographer at Associated Press
Photographer at Freelance
Email 📧 [email protected] DW / AP
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1 week ago |
qoshe.com | Omar Albam
A recent medical mission from Germany likely saved Mohammed Qanbat's life. The 55-year-old from the Syrian city of Hama had open-heart surgery in April, a procedure that is rarely undertaken in Syria these days because the health system deteriorated so much during the country's 14-year civil war and because it's so expensive. But recently, Syrian doctors visiting from Germany included Qanbat on their list of most-needy patients. "I can't express how happy and grateful I am," Qanbat told DW.
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1 week ago |
dw.com | Omar Albam
04/15/2025April 15, 2025After working in Germany, Syrian doctors are returning to their homeland to help rebuild Syria's shattered health system. German hospitals worry they won't return. https://p.dw.com/p/4tAHwA recent medical mission from Germany likely saved Mohammed Qanbat's life.
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4 weeks ago |
independentespanol.com | Omar Albam |Kareem Chehayeb
Al menos seis personas murieron el martes en un ataque israelí realizado en el suroeste de Siria, mientras las tropas israelíes que ocupaban la zona se enfrentaban con residentes locales, informaron el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Siria y un observador de guerra. El portavoz militar israelí Avichay Adraee dijo que las tropas respondieron a hombres armados que los atacaron, antes de lanzar un ataque con drones. El ministerio sirio informó que los seis muertos eran civiles.
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4 weeks ago |
sandiegouniontribune.com | Omar Albam |Kareem Chehayeb
By OMAR ALBAM and KAREEM CHEHAYEBKOAYIAH, Syria (AP) — An Israeli strike Tuesday in southwestern Syria killed at least six people as Israeli troops occupying the area clashed with local residents, Syria’s Foreign Ministry and a war monitor reported. Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said troops fired back at gunmen who attacked them, before launching a drone attack. The Syrian ministry said the six killed were civilians.
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4 weeks ago |
en.pressbee.net | Omar Albam |Kareem Chehayeb
By OMAR ALBAM and KAREEM CHEHAYEB KOAYIAH, Syria (AP) — An Israeli strike Tuesday in southwestern Syria killed at least six people as Israeli troops occupying the area clashed with local residents, Syria’s Foreign Ministry and a war monitor reported.
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The new Syrian border guard forces begin a military campaign to secure the border with Lebanon in the Homs countryside area, and support their operations with artillery. The campaign aims to expel elements linked to Hezbo&llah and drug traffickers. Photos : Omar albam https://t.co/cjz4IMHoX2