Memet Aksakal

Freelance Journalist, Fixer, and Researcher

About Me

I’m a freelance journalist, fixer, researcher, and coordinator with more than two decades of experience covering Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East. Based in Istanbul from 1999, I relocated to the Syrian border between 2011 and 2016 to report directly on the war and its humanitarian, political, and security consequences. Since returning to Istanbul in 2016, I’ve continued to work across the region, partnering with major TV networks and production companies from the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia on breaking news, investigative reports, and documentaries that capture the political, social, and cultural realities on the ground.

Fluent in Kurdish, Turkish, English, German, and Persian—with working knowledge of Arabic. I produce original articles and video footage, and I support visiting journalists and TV crews as a fixer and translator, ensuring smooth, efficient operations anywhere in Turkey.

Research Expertise

With over 24 years of field experience, I specialize in deep, on-the-ground research across the Middle East, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and West Africa. My work covers:

• Political dynamics and governance

• NGO activities and humanitarian issues

• Irregular migration and refugee movements

• Smuggling networks and illicit organizations

• Social change and community resilience

• Religious trends and interfaith relations

Whether navigating sensitive environments, verifying hard-to-access information, or connecting with trusted local sources, I bring the expertise, network, and cultural insight needed to deliver accurate and impactful results.

Contact Me
For assignments, collaborations, or media support: aksamemet at gmail.com

Some of my published articles

Turkish articles

My articles for Independent Turkish

https://www.indyturk.com/article-author/memet-aksakal

My articles for Serbestiyet

https://serbestiyet.com/author/maksakal