Mohammed al-Khatieb

Mohammed al-Khatieb is a Syrian freelance journalist based in Aleppo. On Twitter: @MohAlkhatieb

Syria | Jan 11, 2019

Is Turkey losing ground in Idlib?

An offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in the western Aleppo countryside has forced the Turkey-backed National Liberation Front to retreat.

Syria | Dec 28, 2018

Are Turkey, Syria squaring off in response to US decision?

The US announcement that it will pull its troops out of Syria has sparked serious reactions, with Syria repositioning its forces around Manbij and opposition fighters weighing what the outcome could mean for them.

Syria | Dec 21, 2018

Syria’s internally displaced losing hope of returning home

Feeling that their chances of returning to their hometowns in Syria are dropping, Aleppo’s displaced are seeking stability by preserving their old social ties in a new place.

Syria | Oct 10, 2018

How Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rival operates in northern Syria

Al-Monitor interviewed the spokesman of the National Liberation Front, which includes several armed opposition factions in northern Idlib, to find out its goals and plans for the future.

Syria | Aug 17, 2018

Humanitarian disaster looms over Idlib as raids escalate

Rights and aid organizations in the Syrian province of Idlib are warning of the humanitarian disaster that could follow an imminent regime offensive on the last rebel-held territory.

Syria | Aug 13, 2018

Idlib locals worry as regime offensive looms

Syrian officials’ statements about the coming battle for Idlib are alarming the residents of the rebel-held province.

Originals | Jan 31, 2018

Syrians divided by Turkish offensive on Afrin

Some Syrians support Turkey's military operation in Afrin as it could provide an opportunity for them to return home, but others fear Turkey's intentions are far from noble.

Syria | Sep 1, 2017

Turkish-backed rebels exchange daily fire with SDF in Aleppo

In the northern countryside of Aleppo, the Syrian Democratic Forces, an alliance of Arab and Kurdish fighters, retaliates to the shelling from Turkish-backed Syrian rebels, pushing civilians to leave their homes.

Rebel fighters ride a military vehicle on the outskirts of Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) controlled Tell Rifaat town, northern Aleppo province, Syria October 22, 2016. Picture taken October 22, 2016. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi - S1AEUIPWQCAB

Syria | Jun 23, 2017

Syrian refugees in Turkey return home for holidays

As Eid al-Fitr approaches, marking the end of Ramadan, Turkish authorities opened two border crossings with Syria so refugees can visit their homeland.

Syria | Jun 9, 2017

Syrian regime clears last IS bastion in Aleppo province

The Syrian regime is closing in on the Islamic State in Aleppo, while securing a foothold in Raqqa’s outskirts, where US-backed rebels launched their offensive to liberate the city.

Mohammed al-Khatieb

Is Turkey losing ground in Idlib?

Are Turkey, Syria squaring off in response to US decision?

Syria’s internally displaced losing hope of returning home

How Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rival operates in northern Syria

Humanitarian disaster looms over Idlib as raids escalate

Idlib locals worry as regime offensive looms

Syrians divided by Turkish offensive on Afrin

Turkish-backed rebels exchange daily fire with SDF in Aleppo

Syrian refugees in Turkey return home for holidays

Syrian regime clears last IS bastion in Aleppo province

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Mohammed al-Khatieb

Is Turkey losing ground in Idlib?

Are Turkey, Syria squaring off in response to US decision?

Syria’s internally displaced losing hope of returning home

How Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rival operates in northern Syria

Humanitarian disaster looms over Idlib as raids escalate

Idlib locals worry as regime offensive looms

Syrians divided by Turkish offensive on Afrin

Turkish-backed rebels exchange daily fire with SDF in Aleppo

Syrian refugees in Turkey return home for holidays

Syrian regime clears last IS bastion in Aleppo province

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