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Reporters are encouraged to read between the lines and take stories one step further rather than simply follow the official narrative. </p> <hr /> <h3>Coverage</h3> <p>MEE has broken several major stories, including the end of the siege of<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/russia-guarantees-safety-all-leaving-east-aleppo-evacuation-begins"> eastern Aleppo</a>;<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/jamal-khashoggis-killing-took-seven-minutes-turkish-source-tells-mee"> the investigation into the death of Jamal Khashoggi</a>, a former MEE writer murdered on the orders of the Saudi Crown prince; how the UK government allowed<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/sorted-mi5-how-uk-government-sent-british-libyans-fight-gaddafi"> British-Libyans</a> to fight Gaddafi; a secret Arab plot to oust the<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusive-secret-arab-plan-oust-palestinian-leader-abbas"> Palestinian president</a>; the role of<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iraq-us-paramilitaries-agree-stop-attacks-kadhimi-withdrawal-demand"> Iranian-backed militia against US forces</a> in Iraq; and how a<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/revealed-woke-media-outfit-thats-actually-uk-counterterror-programme"> “woke” social media network</a> for young people was actually a covert UK government programme. More of the very best of MEE content can be found<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/in-case-you-missed-it"> here</a>.</p> <p>Although headquartered in London, MEE’s coverage is driven by scores of journalists and freelance correspondents, opinion writers and analysts from across the Middle East and North Africa. Its US team includes reporters in New York and Washington. It also has a bureau based in Jerusalem and<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/fr"> French-language</a> digital platforms.</p> <p>In 2019, MEE launched<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover"> Discover</a>, MEE’s reinvigorated features strand, which casts a fresh eye on the region through arts, culture, lifestyle and travel, including original video. It was highly commended as Best Lifestyle/Leisure News Site at<a href="https://www.thedrum.com/news/2020/06/23/how-middle-east-eye-used-lifestyle-and-leisure-features-shift-perceptions-the-mena"> The Drum Online Media Awards 2020</a>.</p> <hr /> <h3>Wider profile</h3> <p>MEE often sets the news agenda for the region, with its stories often followed up by other media. Its reports have also been referenced by international bodies including the International Criminal Court, United Nations agencies, NATO and the European Parliament; by NGOs such as Oxfam, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch; and by think tanks including Chatham House, RUSI and Brookings NFP.</p> <p>Several journalists have been recognised for their writing for MEE. They include <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/user/16276">Celine Martelet</a> for her story about how <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/syria-jailed-islamic-state-women-children-education-prison">children of Islamic State women</a> are educated in prison (<a href="https://premioluchetta.com/en/#news">Premio Luchetta</a> <a href="https://premioluchetta.com/en/#news">Awards</a>, International press category, 2023); <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/users/dania-akkad">Dania Akkad</a> for her reporting on Qatari guardianship laws (<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/mee-journalist-dania-akkad-wins-write-end-violence-women-award">Write To End Violence Against Women Awards</a>, Features category, 2022); <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/users/mohammed-amin">Mohammed Amin</a> for his coverage of Wagner Group massacres and the Sudanese coup (the <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/users/mohammed-amin">Martin Adler Prize</a>, awarded by the Rory Peck Trust, 2022); <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/users/suadad-al-salhy">Suadad al-Salhy</a> for her coverage of Iraq (the <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/mee-journalists-win-two-drum-awards-online-media">Drum Online Media Awards</a>, Journalist category, 2022); <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/users/daniel-hilton" target="_blank">Daniel Hilton</a> for his reporting from Libya (<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/amnesty-international-award-libya-mee-tarhuna-daniel-hilton">Amnesty Media Awards</a>, Written News category, 2021); <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/users/maha-hussaini">Maha Hussaini</a> for her reporting from Gaza (the <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/maha-hussaini-martin-adler-prize-win-rory-peck-trust">Martin Adler Prize</a>, awarded by the Rory Peck Trust, 2020);<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/mee-journalist-shatha-hammad-wins-one-world-media-new-voice-award"> </a><a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/users/shatha-hammad">Shatha Hammad</a> for her coverage of the occupied West Bank (the <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/mee-journalist-shatha-hammad-wins-one-world-media-new-voice-award">One World Media New Voice Award</a>, 2020); and <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/users/peter-oborne">Peter Oborne</a> for his opinion pieces (best Blogging/Commentary, Drum Online Media Awards, <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/mee-journalists-win-two-drum-awards-online-media">2022</a>, <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/fr/news/middle-east-eye-recognised-top-media-awards-ceremony-1213264569">2017</a>) and reporting from Damascus (<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/fr/news/middle-east-eye-wins-prestigious-award-best-freelancer-201694719">Freelance, Drum Online Media Awards</a>, 2016).</p> <hr /> <h3>Where to find Middle East Eye</h3> <p>Aside from the website, Middle East Eye also has a social media presence:</p> <p 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