Memet Faruk Aksakal is a seasoned freelance journalist, fixer, and researcher with a career spanning over two decades since 1999. Based in Istanbul, he has operated extensively across Turkey, Syria, and Iraq, providing in-depth coverage and research on a variety of subjects. A polyglot, Aksakal is Read morefluent in Kurdish, Turkish, English, German, and Persian, and possesses a basic understanding of Arabic, which has been instrumental in his reporting, especially on the Syrian conflict since its escalation in 2011.

Aksakal's expertise in journalism is recognized by major TV channels and production companies from the USA, Canada, Western Europe, Asia, and Australia, for whom he has produced content ranging from news to documentaries. His adaptability and knowledge have made him a valuable asset in the media industry, particularly in coordinating and facilitating international news coverage and documentary filmmaking.

His recent endeavors include on-the-ground reporting of the devastating February 2023 earthquake in Turkey, where his contributions were featured on platforms such as Al-Jazeera Balkans, Voice of America (VOA), and Swedish SVT. Aksakal continues to be a sought-after collaborator for news stories, research, and documentary projects, leveraging his linguistic skills and regional expertise to deliver compelling narratives and insightful analysis.

Talal Harrat is a journalist based in Gaziantep, Turkey.
I am from Syria and i was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt and i moved to Turkey when i was 24 years old.
I did work on the Syrian war for more than 5 years during my work in Qasioun News Agency ( a Syrian media agency which is operating Read morefrom Turkey, Gaziantep city) and i witnessed the Earthquake disaster that hit Southern Turkey and northern Syria. 
Now i work as a freelancer and fixer.

Abdulsalam Jarroud is a Video creator and Photographer/Photojournalist based in Gaziantep, Turkey.

Murat Güreş is a journalist based in Gaziantep, Turkey.
29 yıldır muhabirlik yapıyorum. Gaziantep/Türkiye'de yaşıyorum. Çeşitli haber ajansları ve yerel medyada çalıştım. Sınıra yakın bir kentte olmam dolayısı ile özellikle Suriye'deki iç savaş, göç, göçün yarattığı sosyal sorunlar, sınır ötesi Read moreoperasyon haberleri yaptım. Bir dönem Suriye'deki çeşitli örgütsel yapılar içerisinde yer alan yabancı savaşçıların davalarını izledim.2011 ve 2015 yılında iki kez Çağdaş Gazeteciler Derneğinden Yılın En İyi Yerel Haber Ödülleri'ni aldım.
Halen Gaziantep'te gazeteciliğe devam ediyorum

Orhan Erkılıç is a journalist based in Gaziantep, Turkey.

I'm an independent writer and reporter based in Sicily, where I focus on migration, conflict and women's rights. My work has appeared in a number of international media outlets, including The Guardian, The Economist, Al Jazeera English and Foreign Policy, among others.
I'm available for Read morecommissions and fixing.

karima alsaed is a Syrian Turkish journalist based in Gaziantep, Turkey.