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Mohamad Abazeed

Mohamad Abazeed is a journalist and free-lance photographer covering the Middle East.

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Syrian Army Raises Flag in Daraa, Cradle of Failed Revolution

Syrian Army Raises Flag in Daraa, Cradle of Failed Revolution

Mohamad Abazeed

Syria’s army entered rebel-held parts of Daraa city, state media said Thursday

Syria
As Syrian Government advances on Daraa, 250,000 Civilians Flee in Panic

As Syrian Government advances on Daraa, 250,000 Civilians Flee in Panic

Mohamad Abazeed

More than a quarter of a million people have fled a Russian-backed government onslaught on southern Syria

Syria
Defying US, Syrian Troops Launch Assault on Daraa City as Civilians Flee

Defying US, Syrian Troops Launch Assault on Daraa City as Civilians Flee

Mohamad Abazeed

Syria’s army launched an assault on the flashpoint southern city of Daraa Tuesday, state media said

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