Paloma de Dinechin
Paloma de Dinechin is a Franco-Chilean investigative journalist based in Syria. She mainly covers Latin America and the Middle East, focusing on environmental issues, human rights and organized crime. Her work has appeared in Le Monde, The Guardian, PBS Frontline and The Washington Post, among others. She has contributed to major investigations with Forbidden Stories, including the Emmy-winning Pegasus Project.
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Welcome to Syria’s Fragile Paradise
In Syria’s fragile new era, a coastal resort north of Latakia has become a showcase for tourism. Between salsa nights and smartphone reels, young Syrians and canny entrepreneurs are betting on the right imagery to rewrite their country’s story.
Pedaling Through the Fault Lines of Postwar Damascus
Every Friday, at dawn, 30 cyclists take to the streets of Damascus, riding through ruins and across the fault lines of a country emerging from 14 years of civil war. Among them are ex-rebels, former regime loyalists and foreigners drawn to the challenge of navigating Syria’s shattered landscape.
The Survival of Syria’s Damask Rose
Every spring in Syria, the ancient damask rose blooms, a symbol of the country and a source of livelihoods. It has endured war and the Assad regime’s exploitation, and now faces the threat of climate change.