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Amien Essif

Amien Essif is a DW presenter and correspondent who has reported from Ukraine, Israel, the US, and elsewhere.

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Featured stories by Amien Essif

Young people dressed in fatigues stand at attention facing an instructor, in a green field

Young Ukrainians prepare for long-haul war

DW's Amien Essif met with young Ukrainians practicing the basic skills they'll need to defend their country.
ConflictsJune 13, 202403:59 min
A Ukrainian soldier holds a weapons as he walks down a muddy road that has snow lying on both sides.

Ukrainian troops open up about stalled counteroffensive

After six months of an intense counteroffensive, DW spoke with soldiers and medics on leave in Kyiv.
ConflictsDecember 22, 202303:46 min
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Stories by Amien Essif

Voters cast their ballots at a polling location in the Freedom Town Hall in Freedom, Ohio, USA, 08 November 2022.

Why US votes for president don't all count the same

Why US votes for president don't all count the same

Some critics argue the Electoral College is outdated because states determine the outcome, not the popular vote.
PoliticsNovember 5, 202402:35 min
Typhoon Kong-rey brought strong winds and flash floods, leaving over 500 people injured two dead.

Cleanup underway after Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan

Cleanup underway after Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan

Typhoon Kong-rey brought strong winds and flash floods, leaving over 500 people injured two dead.
CatastropheNovember 1, 202401:10 min
Russland Kasan 2024 | 16. BRICS-Gipfel

How Russia and China are trying to influence the US election

How Russia and China are trying to influence the US election

Authorities warn that Russia hasn't backed off since 2016, and China has entered the ring.
PoliticsOctober 31, 202402:41 min
View of an Israeli army vehicle blocking a road, checking ambulances on their way to a hospital

Israeli troops carry out raids in occupied West Bank

Israeli troops carry out raids in occupied West Bank

The Palestinian health ministry says at least 26 people have been killed since Israel launched its operation a week ago.
ConflictsSeptember 3, 202402:37 min
A view of Thuringia's AfD top candidate Björn Höcke, surrounded by reporters

German voters give far right first major postwar win

German voters give far right first major postwar win

The AfD's chances of governing, however, remain slim as all mainstream parties refuse to cooperate with it.
PoliticsSeptember 2, 202402:26 min
Ukrainian coastal mobile missile complex with anti-ship missiles R-360 Neptune

Ukraine's efforts to produce its own guided missiles

Ukraine's efforts to produce its own guided missiles

As Ukraine relies on western allies for advanced guided missiles, the country is eager to ramp up its own production.
ConflictsAugust 26, 202402:58 min
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