Omar Abu Layla

Syria Expert

Iran Affairs Specialist

Conflict Researcher

Omar Abu Layla

Syria Expert

Iran Affairs Specialist

Conflict Researcher

About Me

I'm Omar Abu Layla, Founder and Director of DeirEzzor24 Network and Sam Organization in northeastern Syria. I built extensive networks during the early years of the Syrian uprising and established two organizations, one managing financial projects over one million dollars. My focus is on amplifying local voices, and DeirEzzor24 has provided continuous coverage for seven years. I've built strong connections in policy and media circles, advising high-level officials in Geneva, The Hague, and Berlin, and contributing to major publications like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.

Education
With Prof G. John Ikenberry in Princeton university.
With Prof G. John Ikenberry in Princeton university.

I obtained a master's degree in public policy (MPP) from Princeton University for the academic year 2022-2023 and a Bachelor's degree in Arabic Literature from Euphrates University, Faculty of Arts.

Founder and CEO of

DeirezZor24

DeirEzzor24 is your trusted source for news and updates about Deir Ezzor. As the founder, my mission is to provide accurate and timely reporting on local news, politics, humanitarian issues. We aim to keep you informed and connected with our resilient community.

Sam

SAM is a CBO founded in 2019 in Northeastern Syria. We focus on helping vulnerable groups, especially children, women, and youth, in post-conflict areas. SAM aims to improve living conditions and build a developed society based on democracy and human rights.