Aisha Aldris

Aisha is a London-based BJTC accredited journalist with a Broadcast Journalism Masters from City University, London. She writes news, feature and in-depth pieces with a focus on social and humanitarian issues alongside culture and the arts.

Areas of focus: social justice, human rights, arts, culture, Arab diaspora, refugee crisis, Muslim news, Syria.

Yusra Mardini on swimming through prejudice and exploitation

The New Arab Meets: Syrian Olympian Swimmer and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini, to discuss the misconceptions of Arabs, the exploitation of refugees, the white-saviour complex and how accurately the film The Swimmers represents her story.

22 November, 2022

Unpacking and understanding the depths of refugee trauma

Refugees share their stories in hopes it may trigger greater awareness of their struggles as they continue to deal with their underlying traumas, which could take years to truly resolve.

28 September, 2022

Welsh-Iraqi becomes Wales' first Muslim national poet

Wales has appointed its first Muslim national poet, Hanan Issa, who says receiving the prestigious title feels 'like a really positive step forward for representation'.

08 July, 2022

The creeping increase in child abuse cases in Syria

In-depth: Local NGOs predict an escalation in child abuse cases this year and say that deteriorating economic conditions and the psychological pressures of war are key drivers.

13 June, 2022

Syrian orphan taken to hospital after being found tied up

Six-year-old orphan Maram Assaf was found with her hands and feet tied near a camp for the displaced in northern Syria, after allegedly being abused by her step-grandmother.

19 May, 2022

Post-Ramadan reflections: Muslims in the West seek change

As Muslims across the UK bid farewell to the holy month of Ramadan, many reflected on issues faced throughout it as Muslim organisations highlighted the work they undertook to combat such matters and help create a sense of community spirit.

03 May, 2022

Syrian artist paints stories of revolution and war crimes

The New Arab Meets: Syrian artist Aziz Al-Asmar to discuss how he uses his creative talent to spread knowledge of atrocities committed by the Syrian regime and to stand in solidarity with other harrowing cases of social injustice across the globe.

07 April, 2022

Behind the deadly scenes of Sudan's protest movement

In-depth: As protests across the country continue, organisers and key players tell The New Arab what it takes to make demonstrations a success, alongside the challenges they face throughout.

21 January, 2022

Assad regime jailed medics longer than other detainees: PHR

Health workers detained by regime forces for providing care to injured protesters were 91% less likely to be released from prison than their counterparts detained for political reasons, according to the Physicians for Human Rights' report.

12 November, 2021

Syrian boy hospitalised after 'racist attack' in Turkey

The 12 year old boy was admitted to intensive care for four hours until he regained consciousness, according to reports.

06 November, 2021