The New Arab Staff

Jagoda Grondecka

Grondecka

Jagoda Grondecka is an award-winning independent journalist focusing on Afghanistan and the Middle East. She is currently in Lebanon.

Syrian musicians at the National Opera defy censorship and exile threats, in hopes of keeping classical music alive as a vital act of unity and survival

18 September, 2025

As Israeli airstrikes hit Iran, thousands of undocumented Afghan refugees find themselves trapped, facing discrimination, restricted movement, and deportations

24 June, 2025

Syria’s healthcare system faces a long road to recovery, with outdated equipment, medicine shortages, and a lack of resources after years of war and sanctions

26 February, 2025

Mental health problems are increasing in Lebanon amid Israel's war, with children and adults both struggling to cope and many unable to get the help they need

07 November, 2024

Amid Israel's brutal airstrikes in Beirut, emergency workers face deadly risks as they struggle to rescue victims and navigate a healthcare system under attack

22 October, 2024