Zakaria Zakaria
“My name is Zakaria Zakaria, a Syrian journalist, producer and researcher based in the Netherlands. My reports focus on conflicts, displacement and social issues in the Middle East, and have been published in international media, including The Washington Post. My work on Syria received international recognition; I was part of a team that received a Pulitzer Prize citation.
Born in the culturally diverse city of Hasaka, Zakaria developed a keen sense of nuance and perspective. Thanks to his knowledge of Arabic, English, Turkish and Kurdish, he is able to reach communities that remain difficult for many journalists to access.
“I know what it feels like to live between different worlds. That is precisely why I believe that journalism can build bridges between newcomers and Dutch society. As a journalist with a refugee background, I want to tell stories that give a voice to those who are under-represented.”
Would you like to get in touch with Zakaria? Please email redactie@rfgmedia.nl.
Work experience
Investigative journalist at RFG Media
Conducting in-depth research and interviews to support investigative journalism initiatives and writing comprehensive reports.
Freelance journalist
I have been working for more than 10 years as a freelance journalist for various international media, including The New York Times, Aljazeera and The Washington Post, focusing on Syria and the Middle East.
Journalist at The Washington Post
I worked full-time for four years at The Washington Post and focused mainly on news about Syria. After my employment, I continued to freelance for The Washington Post work.
Training
Bachelor English Language & Literature, Al-Furat University, Syria
Master of Journalism, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Qatar
Expertise and skills
Expertises:
Investigative journalism, politics, society, conflict journalism, culture and media, news analysis, human rights, migration
Skills:
Reporting, documentary film, essay writing, editing, research, interviewing, factchecking, translating, fixing
Stories
‘The migration debate isn’t about migration at all’
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