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

Children in Crisis: The Harrowing Toll of US-Israel Airstrikes in Iran

** As the airstrikes orchestrated by the United States and Israel intensify,…

The Silent Suffering: Iran’s Children Bear the Brunt of US-Israel Airstrikes

In the shadow of escalating conflict, the anguish of innocent lives is…

The Harrowing Toll of US-Israeli Airstrikes on Iran’s Youngest Victims

** In the shadow of escalating tensions between the United States, Israel,…

Belgian Diplomat Faces Trial for Alleged Role in Assassination of Congo’s Patrice Lumumba

A Brussels court has ruled that Étienne Davignon, a 93-year-old former Belgian…

US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns in Protest Against Trump’s Iran Policy

In a dramatic turn of events, the United States’ leading counterterrorism official…

Satellite Images Reveal Devastation in Iran and Gulf Region Amid Ongoing Conflict

Recent satellite imagery has laid bare the extensive destruction wrought by the…

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