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Melissa Pawson

Melissa Pawson

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Journalist, Freelance

Amman, Bristol

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Total articles 26

  • Syrian asylum seekers undeterred by Rwanda plan ahead of UK elections

    By Melissa Pawson, Mateo Nelson| Syria Direct@ The fates of thousands of asylum seekers, including Syrians, hang in the balance in the UK's July elections. The vote will decide the future of the government's Rwanda deportation plan—touted as an “indispensable deterrent” even as boats continue to arrive. BRISTOL — Abdulrahman was just 15 when he left his hometown, the northern Syrian city of Raqqa, to follow his older brother to the United Kingdom in 2018.

    By Melissa Pawson, Mateo Nelson · Syria Direct

    Jun. 19, 2024

  • Surviving Israel's bombs: A 13-year journey from Gaza

    By Melissa Pawson| Lacuna Magazine Verified At 15 years old, Mohammed Al Zaza suffered life-changing injuries when the Israeli army bombed his home in Gaza City. Now, 13 years later and from the other side of the world, he is once again watching bombs fall on Gaza and waiting for news from his family. Mohammed Al Zaza has had more than 24 surgeries in 13 years. He’s had skin grafts for third degree burns, reconstructive plastic surgery, a knee replacement and surgery for broken bones.

    By Melissa Pawson · Lacuna Magazine

    Jun. 11, 2024

  • Syrian asylum seekers undeterred by Rwanda plan ahead of UK elections

    By Melissa Pawson, Mateo Nelson| Syria Direct@ The fates of thousands of asylum seekers, including Syrians, hang in the balance in the UK's July elections. The vote will decide the future of the government's Rwanda deportation plan—touted as an “indispensable deterrent” even as boats continue to arrive. BRISTOL — Abdulrahman was just 15 when he left his hometown, the northern Syrian city of Raqqa, to follow his older brother to the United Kingdom in 2018.

    By Melissa Pawson, Mateo Nelson · Syria Direct

    Jun. 19, 2024

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