I am a researcher, journalist and media specialist from Lebanon. I am co-founder & co-editor of UntoldMag.org and Senior Media & Communications Specialist at the Centre for Lebanese Studies.
I hold a PhD in Media Studies from the University of Amsterdam and my work has been at the intersection of academia, media, and advocacy, with a focus on social and political movements, and the geographies of war and violence.
I am interested in the interconnection of struggles across the planet, especially when it comes to community organizing, political movements, and environmental action.
When not following the news, I am most likely cooking, preserving food, picking mushrooms or wild herbs, or exploring the underwater world.
Latest posts by Walid El Houri
From MENA to WANA: Why terminologies matter
By adopting WANA to describe the vast interconnected geographical region, we can better honor its rich diversity and the people who call it home.
Ahead of its controversial elections, Tunisia bans magazine Jeune Afrique for criticizing the president
With most opposition candidates arrested or banned, and Jeune Afrique censored, Tunisia’s upcoming elections signal a bleak future for its democracy.
Tech giants criticized for silencing Pro-Palestinian narratives
Social media platforms are accused of suppressing Palestinian voices, raising concerns about the impact on democratic debate and freedom of expression globally.
Floods in Libya a month before the anniversary of the Derna floods raise fears
With the Derna disaster anniversary approaching, new floods in Kufra, intensified by the climate crisis, have reignited people’s fears.
Covering Gaza: The deadliest war for journalists
Israel’s ongoing attack has tragically become the deadliest conflict for journalists ever recorded.
