Zuhour Mahmoud is the Deputy Managing Editor of Syria Deeply https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/contributor/zuhour-mahmoud/rss en Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:44:35 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/06/24/maarat-al-numan-the-thorn-in-al-nusras-side https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/06/24/maarat-al-numan-the-thorn-in-al-nusras-side Residents of Maarat al-Numan in rural Idlib have been protesting against the rule of al-Qaida’s Jabhat al-Nusra for more than 100 days – one of the longest protest campaigns since 2011. Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces Tue, 14 Jun 2016 05:31:37 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/06/14/how-marea-defeated-isis-again https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/06/14/how-marea-defeated-isis-again For the past two years, rebels in the northern Aleppo town of Marea have repeatedly fought off attempts by the so-called Islamic State to take control of the area. Last week saw them successfully break the group’s siege and force it to withdraw. Government & Pro-Government Forces Human Rights Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:34:20 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/06/09/hama-prison-riot-shines-spotlight-on-show-trials https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/06/09/hama-prison-riot-shines-spotlight-on-show-trials It’s been more than a month since some 850 political detainees in Hama’s Central Prison revolted, taking guards hostage and overrunning part of the facility. Negotiations are aiming at highlighting judicial malpractice and the release of about half of the prisoners. Civil Society Human Rights Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:52:39 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2016/06/02/syrias-new-media-watchdog-takes-aim-at-falsehoods https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2016/06/02/syrias-new-media-watchdog-takes-aim-at-falsehoods With hundreds of news sources and social media feeds about Syria – some of which publish rumor, hearsay or even fake stories – we speak with Dirar Khattab, the managing editor of the Syrian fact-checking website Takkad, on what they are doing to combat this problem. Health Human Rights Tue, 31 May 2016 13:17:23 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/05/31/idlib-civilian-deaths-hospitals-out-of-service https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/05/31/idlib-civilian-deaths-hospitals-out-of-service Overnight airstrikes reportedly carried out by the Russian air force hit civilian targets in rebel-held Idlib city in northwestern Syria, killing more than 60 civilians and putting two hospitals out of service. Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Displacement Human Rights Wed, 25 May 2016 10:57:44 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/05/25/syrian-ngos-lament-dreadful-silence-at-summit https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/05/25/syrian-ngos-lament-dreadful-silence-at-summit After the United Nations lavishly highlighted its achievements during the World Humanitarian Summit, Syrian NGOs have expressed their dismay that the gathering failed to help develop sustainable solutions to the crisis. Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Human Rights Wed, 04 May 2016 11:58:27 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/05/04/obama-complicit-in-aleppo-civilian-deaths-activists https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/05/04/obama-complicit-in-aleppo-civilian-deaths-activists Twitter users have condemned President Obama’s failure to safeguard civilians in Aleppo after the US leader ruled out a plan to create “safe zones” in the divided city as government airstrikes and fighting with rebels rage on. Government & Pro-Government Forces Human Rights Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces Tue, 03 May 2016 03:51:26 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/05/03/protests-in-solidarity-with-aleppo-spread-worldwide https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/05/03/protests-in-solidarity-with-aleppo-spread-worldwide Demonstrations in support of civilians beaing heavy shelled by the government in the rebel-held neighborhoods of Aleppo spread to 27 cities across the globe over the weekend. Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Displacement Government & Pro-Government Forces Wed, 27 Apr 2016 11:52:29 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2016/04/27/exposing-government-thugs-as-they-flee-to-europe https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2016/04/27/exposing-government-thugs-as-they-flee-to-europe Independent journalists and volunteer activists have launched an online hunt to track down and expose former militiamen accused of committing crimes during Syria’s war as they head to Europe to seek asylum. Civil Society Human Rights Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:55:49 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/04/22/women-of-daraya-help-us-avoid-another-madaya https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/04/22/women-of-daraya-help-us-avoid-another-madaya After launching an awareness campaign highlighting deteriorating health conditions in Daraya, a Damascus suburb under government siege for more than three years, a group of women hope their efforts will help prevent yet another humanitarian disaster. Civil Society Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/04/20/womens-advisory-board-in-geneva-sparks-controversy https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/04/20/womens-advisory-board-in-geneva-sparks-controversy After being repeatedly accused of sidelining the role and demands of Syrian women at the negotiation table in Geneva, the U.N. established the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board to consult with Staffan de Mistura. But the board’s makeup has caused outrage in some sections of Syrian civil society. Civil Society Human Rights Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/03/31/meet-the-group-enabling-syrias-female-journalists https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/03/31/meet-the-group-enabling-syrias-female-journalists The Syrian Female Journalists’ Network is a non-profit initiative that trains Syrian female journalists and promotes their role in the region’s media. Syria Deeply spoke to co-founder Milia Eidmouni about the network’s work and its plans for women working in Syria’s media. Arts & Culture Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/03/17/the-art-of-the-uprising-turned-war-in-syria https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2016/03/17/the-art-of-the-uprising-turned-war-in-syria Syria Deeply looks back at some of the history and evolution of the country’s revolutionary art over the past five years of war, including political graffiti, digital art and other mediums that have become part of the language and culture of the uprising. Government & Pro-Government Forces Human Rights Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2016/03/02/what-about-the-detainees-qa-with-wissam-tarif https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2016/03/02/what-about-the-detainees-qa-with-wissam-tarif With opposition groups threatening to boycott the rescheduled Geneva talks, and human rights groups hoping the cessation of hostilities will put pressure on the Syrian government to release prisoners early, the notorious detention centers remain inaccessible for inspection. Health Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Zuhour Mahmoud https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2016/02/25/aleppos-healthcare-system-struggles-to-survive-qa https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2016/02/25/aleppos-healthcare-system-struggles-to-survive-qa As pro-government forces surround the city of Aleppo, medical workers are stocking up on supplies in anticipation of an impending siege. Syria Deeply spoke to one of them, Dr. Rami Kalazi, about the health situation in opposition-held areas and the challenges of being a doctor in a besieged area.