Aya Batrawy

Mideast Bureau Chief for the German Press Agency

Aya Batrawy appears in the following:

Brutal murder of West Darfur governor as the violence in Sudan enters third month

Thursday, June 15, 2023

As the conflict in Sudan enters its third month, the UN condemns the brutal murder of the governor of West Darfur and calls for a halt to the "spiraling violence" that seems no closer to ending.

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Sudanese fleeing to Egypt face challenges despite deep ties and interwoven histories

Thursday, June 15, 2023

The exodus of more than 210,000 people from Sudan to Egypt since the war began in April highlights the deep ties that bind the countries — and Egypt's mixed legacy in Sudan.

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Hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees face an uncertain future in Egypt

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Thousands of Sudanese have fled north from fighting in their home country into Egypt. Now they have to struggle to find their way in a country facing its own problems.

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UNICEF and ICRC work with Sudan's government to evacuate 297 orphans

Friday, June 09, 2023

After 60 children died, nearly 300 others have been rescued from an orphanage in Sudan's capital, where fighting has been raging for weeks.

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Iran reopens its embassy in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf rivals restore ties

Tuesday, June 06, 2023

The reopened embassy could ease travel between the two countries as they work to resume direct flights, increase trade and restore business ties.

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What the crown prince of Jordan's marriage to a Saudi architect means for politics

Thursday, June 01, 2023

Jordan's crown prince has married a Saudi architect. The union carries political undertones and comes at a critical time for Jordan.

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People fleeing Sudan face uncertain futures in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and beyond

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

In Port Sudan, Jeddah, Aswan and Cairo, people have sought safety from the fighting in Khartoum. After making difficult decisions and journeys, the biggest challenges for many are only beginning.

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Leaders from across the Middle East are meeting in Saudi Arabia

Friday, May 19, 2023

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is officially ending years of isolation by the region's powers over his brutal civil war that has killed an estimated half a million people.

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Zelenskyy arrives at Arab League summit, as Saudi Arabia flexes diplomatic muscle

Thursday, May 18, 2023

With the Ukrainian president's visit, Syria's president returning to the fold and Saudi Arabia's recent detente with Iran, this year's Arab League summit reflects a changing region.

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People struggle with higher food prices in Egypt's economic crisis

Saturday, May 13, 2023

The war in Ukraine and Egypt's own economic crisis have made it hard for people in Cairo to afford food. Charities are straining to meet the need.

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Sudan conflict threatens neighboring countries. We visit the Egypt-Sudan border

Monday, May 08, 2023

Fighting continues in Sudan even as talks were to begin in Saudi Arabia between representatives of the warring factions. People continue to flee the conflict and humanitarian needs are growing.

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People are fleeing Sudan's conflict for an uncertain future as refugees

Sunday, May 07, 2023

Refugees from Sudan have poured into nearby countries because of on-going fighting between rival factions. We hear how Egypt has handled the influx.

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Port Sudan is a refuge for foreigners and families trying to escape the fighting

Wednesday, May 03, 2023

The Sudanese city of Port Sudan has been overwhelmed by people trying to flee the growing conflict in the country and make their way by ship across the Red Sea to the Saudi city of Jeddah.

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Thousands fleeing violence in Sudan are crossing the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia

Monday, May 01, 2023

Thousands are fleeing violence in Sudan and crossing the Red Sea on naval ships to Saudi Arabia, where they're telling their stories and worried about those left behind.

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Some 1,000 Americans have been evacuated from Sudan

Monday, May 01, 2023

Thousands of Americans and other foreigners are trying to flee Sudan. Some are making it to Saudi Arabia, but getting out is dangerous and foreign governments are offering limited support.

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Deadly stampede in Yemen comes ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr

Thursday, April 20, 2023

A stampede at a Ramadan charity event in Yemen has killed scores of people. The tragedy was Yemen's deadliest in years that was not related to the country's long-running war.

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Despite civil war, Arab states seek to build ties with Syria

Friday, April 14, 2023

Arab states that once opposed and even sought to topple Syria's leadership are now building ties with the regime that is still in power, despite years of civil war.

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Life in Syria under U.S. sanctions

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Earthquakes in Syria exposed the devastating needs of people in the war-torn country and raised questions about the impact of U.S. sanctions.

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During the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of Cairo take on a different sound

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

The streets of Cairo are busy, vibrant and noisy, but Ramadan brings another kind of flow: Religious beats from a small band.

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Top Saudi and Iranian envoys meet in China for a deal that could remake the region

Thursday, April 06, 2023

Their highest level public meeting in years was held in China, which brokered an agreement last month.

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