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I have been a columnist for Turkish Daily newspaper Evrensel for about 8 years. In my column called Notes from the Middle East, I inform readers about political, social, economic and security developments in Middle Eastern countries.

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I have prepared many video reports, mainly for the Turkish services of international news organizations such as Deutsche Welle, BBC and VOA. I usually present human stories from Middle Eastern countries such as Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.

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Hediye Levent | Freelance Journalist

With over two decades of experience in journalism, I have been extensively covering the Middle East since 2003. From 2008 to 2021, I was based in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq, providing in-depth coverage of the region's complex developments. Currently, I reside in Ankara, Turkey, but I will be relocating to Lebanon for a three-month assignment starting August 21st.

I am available for freelance opportunities in Lebanon. For inquiries, please feel free to contact me.

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reporting from Beirut for the first half of October until 16th

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