German journalist detained in Syria back home, lawyer says
DW · 19 Jun 2026

German journalist detained in Syria back home, lawyer says

Eva Maria Michelmann vanished in Syria in January as government forces advanced on Kurdish fighters in the northeast. The German government last week said it was working to get her home.


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German journalist Eva Maria Michelmann, who disappeared in Syria amid government advances on Kurdish fighters, has returned home. Her case highlights the dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones, particularly in regions with significant Kurdish involvement.


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