Samya Kullab is an accomplished journalist with extensive experience in conflict reporting and storytelling. Currently serving as a Ukraine Correspondent for The Associated Press since November 2019, Samya covers the war in Ukraine, providing comprehensive coverage from breaking news to in-depth enterprise stories. Previous roles include Iraq Correspondent for Iraq Oil Report and Senior Correspondent at Firefly Books Ltd, where Samya authored the graphic novel "Escape from Syria," highlighting the experiences of a Syrian refugee family based on three years of reporting. Additional freelance work encompassed security and political reporting across Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, the West Bank, and Gaza for various international outlets. Earlier career highlights include stringer roles for The Globe and Mail focusing on the Syria war and refugee crisis, and editorial positions at The Daily Star, covering significant stories in Lebanon, including the impact of the Syria war. Samya holds educational credentials from the University of Toronto and An-Najah National University in Nablus, specializing in Arabic for Non-Native Speakers.
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