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Zouhir Al-Shimale

Zouhir Al-Shimale

Zouhir Al-Shimale is an online and photo journalist from Aleppo, Syria. He's currently based in London.

Zouhir Al-Shimale is an online and photo journalist from Aleppo, Syria. He's currently based in London.

Articles from author

The Syrian uprising and the birth of an idea

Supporters of the revolution against the Assad regime take stock of the toll the war has taken nine years after it started.

The Syrian uprising and the birth of an idea

The Syrian uprising and the birth of an idea

A project in northern Syria aims to empower women

Kafwa by Kesh Malek aims to give Syrian women not just job skills but also the leadership skills to help Syrian society repair itself years after the revolution began.

A project in northern Syria aims to empower women

A project in northern Syria aims to empower women

Assad regime bombing campaign fails to dislodge Syria opposition fighters

Months after the start of the offensive and despite heavy bombardment, Assad regime fighters have failed to make significant advances against a determined opposition force.

Assad regime bombing campaign fails to dislodge Syria opposition fighters

Assad regime bombing campaign fails to dislodge Syria opposition fighters

Syrians mourn the death of Mohamed Morsi, a supporter of their revolution

The former Egyptian president was a prominent supporter of the uprising against the Assad regime.

Syrians mourn the death of Mohamed Morsi, a supporter of their revolution

Syrians mourn the death of Mohamed Morsi, a supporter of their revolution

Graffiti becomes a form of resistance for activists in northern Syria

A new collective of Syrian artists and activists is trying to send a message to the outside world, by taking inspiration from Banksy.

Graffiti becomes a form of resistance for activists in northern Syria

Graffiti becomes a form of resistance for activists in northern Syria

Assad regime offensive leaves babies without access to urgent care

Hospitals are struggling to keep intensive care equipment running, leaving the parents of vulnerable children with nowhere to turn to.

Assad regime offensive leaves babies without access to urgent care

Assad regime offensive leaves babies without access to urgent care

For many Syrians, Eid brings little to celebrate

As the regime offensive in northern Syria shows no sign of slowing down, it will be a sombre Eid for hundreds of thousands.

For many Syrians, Eid brings little to celebrate

For many Syrians, Eid brings little to celebrate

Syrians voice anger at international silence amid regime assault on Idlib

Besides Turkish condemnation and efforts to end regime assault, the Assad offensive has been met with a largely muted response from the international community.

Syrians voice anger at international silence amid regime assault on Idlib

Syrians voice anger at international silence amid regime assault on Idlib

Syrian medical workers reel under regime bombardment in Idlib

Emergency workers in rebel-held province say they will continue to serve Syrians in need despite threat of attack by Assad regime warplanes.

Syrian medical workers reel under regime bombardment in Idlib

Syrian medical workers reel under regime bombardment in Idlib

‘I want to learn’ - Idlib children fear for education amid Assad air raids

The Assad regime's offensive in Idlib has disrupted education for tens of thousands of Syrian children, many of whom already faced obstacles trying to learn.

‘I want to learn’ - Idlib children fear for education amid Assad air raids

‘I want to learn’ - Idlib children fear for education amid Assad air raids