Michael Okonkwo, Middle East Correspondent

Michael Okonkwo is an experienced Middle East correspondent who has reported from across the region for 14 years, covering conflicts, peace processes, and political upheavals. Born in Lagos and educated at Columbia Journalism School, he has reported from Syria, Iraq, Egypt, and the Gulf states. His work has earned multiple foreign correspondent awards.
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2012 Articles

The Silent Suffering: Children Bearing the Brunt of US-Israel Airstrikes on Iran

** The relentless airstrikes conducted by Israel and the United States are…

Belgian Court Orders Trial of Former Diplomat for Role in Lumumba’s Assassination

In a landmark ruling, a Belgian court has ordered a 93-year-old former…

The Hidden Toll of Airstrikes: Children in Iran Bear the Brunt of Conflict

** As the airstrikes orchestrated by Israel and supported by the United…

Devastation in Iran: The Unseen Toll on Children Amidst US-Israel Airstrikes

Amid the escalating military operations by Israeli and American forces in Iran,…

Belgian Court Orders Trial of Former Diplomat for Role in Lumumba’s Assassination

In a significant move towards accountability for historic injustices, a Belgian court…

Rising Toll: The Harrowing Impact of US-Israel Airstrikes on Children in Iran

** The ongoing airstrikes orchestrated by Israel, with the backing of the…

Soaring Diesel Prices Signal Economic Turmoil as Conflict in Iran Escalates

In a troubling development for the American economy, diesel prices have surged…

Belgian Court Orders Trial for Ex-Diplomat in Lumumba Assassination Case

A significant judicial development has emerged from Belgium, where a court has…

The Heartbreaking Toll on Iran’s Children Amid US-Israeli Airstrikes

** In the shadow of escalating military strikes by Israel and the…

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