Mohammed al-Khatieb

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

Syria | May 5, 2017

Residents in Syria's eastern Ghouta face tightened siege

The Syrian regime tightened its siege on eastern Ghouta, and the infighting within the opposition factions will likely contribute to the regime’s seizure of Ghouta.

A man inspects a line of bread to be distributed as aid in the rebel held besieged city of Douma, in the eastern Damascus suburb of Ghouta, Syria April 15, 2017. Picture taken April 15, 2017. The bakery was reopened by the Unified Aid Office, which is in charge of distributing aid in eastern Ghouta, to alleviate the impact of a rise in bread prices to $2 per kg, according to the men running the bakery. REUTERS/Bassam Khabieh TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RTS12J6P

Syria | Apr 19, 2017

Under Turkey's watch, al-Bab tries to rebuild

The Turkish government is working on rehabilitating the Syrian city of al-Bab after the Islamic State’s withdrawal, considering it an arrangement that benefits both sides.

Birds fly near men riding a motorcycle through a damaged neighbourhood in the northern Syrian town of al-Bab, Syria March 4, 2017. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi - RTS11G2W

Syria | Aug 4, 2016

Could this be the last battle for Aleppo?

Opposition factions in southern Aleppo have made significant advances after launching attacks in response to the one-month-long siege imposed by the regime on Aleppo’s eastern neighborhood.

A Free Syrian Army tank fires in Ramousah area, southwest of Aleppo, Syria August 2, 2016. Picture taken August 2, 2016. REUTERS/Abdalrhman Ismail - RTSKU1N

Syria | Jun 23, 2016

Classic cars withstood coups, but can they survive war in Aleppo?

Abu Omar's family has sought refuge elsewhere, but he remains in Aleppo with his collection of classic cars and antiques.

Abu Omar a 69-year-old Syrian classic car collector, stands next to one of his cars in the rebel held al-Shaar district of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, on December 20, 2015. The ongoing five-year conflict in Syria put an end to Abu Omar's dream to exhibit his classic car collection, which he's struggling to maintain from further damage as fighting continues to riddle the country. AFP PHOTO / KARAM AL-MASRI / AFP / KARAM AL-MASRI (Photo credit should read KARAM AL-MASRI/AFP/Getty Images)

Syria | Jun 3, 2016

Major regime offensive looms over Aleppo

Aleppo and its countryside are under heavy shelling by the regime as observers fear this a prelude to a major siege of the city's opposition-controlled areas.

Men inspect damage after an airstrike on Aleppo's rebel held al-Hallak neighbourhood, Syria June 2, 2016. REUTERS/Abdalrhman Ismail - RTX2FEO4

Syria | May 24, 2016

Syrians describe 'most dangerous journey ever' fleeing IS territories

Civilians in areas under IS control are barred from leaving, but many are nonetheless risking their lives to flee the group's grip.

Syrians carry their belongings at the Syrian border crossing of Bab al-Hawa on the Syrian-Turkish border in Idlib Governorate January 21, 2015. REUTERS/Abed Kontar (SYRIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) - RTR4MD2K

Syria | May 11, 2016

How one journalist is going after false news on Syria

A Syrian journalist recently launched Verify, an online platform correcting and validating news on Syria.

Syria | Apr 27, 2016

Bashar basking in Baath Party victory

The Syrian parliamentary elections organized by President Bashar al-Assad's regime consecrated the Baath Party's domination and led some critics to say Assad isn't interested in a political solution to the war there.

Syria | Apr 8, 2016

Aleppo sees cautious calm amid cease-fire

The truce agreement between opposition and government forces has allowed life to return to many areas in Syria, but many residents worry that it won't last long.