Mohammed al-Khatieb Mohammed al-Khatieb is a Syrian freelance journalist based in Aleppo. On Twitter: @MohAlkhatieb Syria | Sep 1, 2015 IS intensifies attacks outside Aleppo After news broke of the US-Turkish plan to establish a safe zone in Syria, the Islamic State stepped up operations against opposition forces in Aleppo's northern countryside. Syria | Aug 25, 2015 Is Nusra cooperating with Syrian opposition to support establishing safe zone on Syria-Turkey border? While the establishment of a safe zone along the Syria-Turkey border promises better living conditions for Syrian refugees, the politics and security concerns involved portend thinning prospects. Syria | Aug 6, 2015 Perilous journey for Syrians fleeing to Turkey With official border crossings between Syria and Turkey closed, smugglers have begun assisting Syrians wanting to cross into Turkey to safety and to work. Syria | Jul 15, 2015 Syria’s opposition plans to replace Syrian pound with Turkish lira The Syrian opposition forces in rebel-held northern areas hope a change in currency will put pressure on Bashar al-Assad’s regime on the economic level. Syria | Jul 10, 2015 Aleppo once again in the eye of the storm It is total chaos in Aleppo where the regime and the opposition are fighting to reign supreme. Syria | Jun 25, 2015 Aleppo's fuel prices quadruple As the Islamic State continues to prevent the entry of fuel into rebel-held areas, all vital sectors in northern Syria are deeply affected. Syria | Jun 18, 2015 Why Assad may be helping Islamic State’s offensive The latest regime airstrikes against rebels in Aleppo’s northern countryside seem to benefit the Islamic State, but also help the Syrian government divide its enemies. Syria | Jun 10, 2015 IS advances in northern Aleppo The towns and villages of northern Aleppo’s countryside have been witnessing heavy clashes between the Islamic State and rebel factions, while Syrian regime aircraft have bombed several sites, thus suggesting cooperation between the regime and IS. Syria | Apr 28, 2015 Syrian regime continues destruction of Aleppo Airstrikes continue to pound Aleppo, and despite mounting casualties and public discontent, the regime does not seem likely to budge. Syria | Apr 16, 2015 Aleppo's rebels brace for IS assault Syrian rebels have been going above and beyond to ready their cities in the countryside of Aleppo for a possible attack by the Islamic State. Pagination Show more Latest News Five Israeli troops killed by friendly fire in Gaza Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 16, 2024 US military says aid pier anchored to Gaza beach Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 16, 2024 Lebanon's Hezbollah says launched rocket barrage at Israeli positions Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 16, 2024 See more Podcasts Why did Kuwait, one of the most democratic countries in the Mideast, take a sharp autocratic turn & what comes next? The Gaza showdown between Biden and Netanyahu As Greek PM heads to Ankara to meet Erdogan, is this truly 'a new era' between Turkey & Greece? See more
Syria | Sep 1, 2015 IS intensifies attacks outside Aleppo After news broke of the US-Turkish plan to establish a safe zone in Syria, the Islamic State stepped up operations against opposition forces in Aleppo's northern countryside.
Syria | Aug 25, 2015 Is Nusra cooperating with Syrian opposition to support establishing safe zone on Syria-Turkey border? While the establishment of a safe zone along the Syria-Turkey border promises better living conditions for Syrian refugees, the politics and security concerns involved portend thinning prospects.
Syria | Aug 6, 2015 Perilous journey for Syrians fleeing to Turkey With official border crossings between Syria and Turkey closed, smugglers have begun assisting Syrians wanting to cross into Turkey to safety and to work.
Syria | Jul 15, 2015 Syria’s opposition plans to replace Syrian pound with Turkish lira The Syrian opposition forces in rebel-held northern areas hope a change in currency will put pressure on Bashar al-Assad’s regime on the economic level.
Syria | Jul 10, 2015 Aleppo once again in the eye of the storm It is total chaos in Aleppo where the regime and the opposition are fighting to reign supreme.
Syria | Jun 25, 2015 Aleppo's fuel prices quadruple As the Islamic State continues to prevent the entry of fuel into rebel-held areas, all vital sectors in northern Syria are deeply affected.
Syria | Jun 18, 2015 Why Assad may be helping Islamic State’s offensive The latest regime airstrikes against rebels in Aleppo’s northern countryside seem to benefit the Islamic State, but also help the Syrian government divide its enemies.
Syria | Jun 10, 2015 IS advances in northern Aleppo The towns and villages of northern Aleppo’s countryside have been witnessing heavy clashes between the Islamic State and rebel factions, while Syrian regime aircraft have bombed several sites, thus suggesting cooperation between the regime and IS.
Syria | Apr 28, 2015 Syrian regime continues destruction of Aleppo Airstrikes continue to pound Aleppo, and despite mounting casualties and public discontent, the regime does not seem likely to budge.
Syria | Apr 16, 2015 Aleppo's rebels brace for IS assault Syrian rebels have been going above and beyond to ready their cities in the countryside of Aleppo for a possible attack by the Islamic State.
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Why did Kuwait, one of the most democratic countries in the Mideast, take a sharp autocratic turn & what comes next?