Hamza joined The National in Cairo in February 2019. A native of Egypt, he's covered the news from nearly 30 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Europe. He's worked for Reuters and The Associated Press, covering nearly every recent Middle East conflict, including Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, South Sudan’s civil war and the US invasion of Iraq.
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Egypt interim government announces surprise resignation
The cabinet resigned after weeks of unrest. But some believe the move is intended to free Field Marshal Abdel Fattah El Sisi from his post as defense minister so he can run for the presidency.
WorldFebruary 24, 2014
Hamza Hendawi
In Yemen, a woman’s life entangled with Al Qaeda
Abeer Al Hassani lost all of her brothers to the cruel calling of the terror network, for which her ex-husband was a recruiter. Now she wants out before her sons pay heed to it
WorldFebruary 21, 2014
Hamza Hendawi
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