Bio
Mahmoud al-Shamali
Mahmoud al-Shamali is a Syrian journalist from Idlib. He holds a law degree from Aleppo University and has participated in a number of Syria Direct’s trainings and projects. He has also worked for several Syrian news sites.
Latest Articles
Southern Idlib’s water crisis deepens as displaced people return
Southern Idlib’s years-long water crisis is deepening as thousands of displaced residents return and increased demand strains what local infrastructure remains.
Southern Idlib towns find stopgap solutions for absent state services
As displaced people return to destroyed communities in southern Idlib, local initiatives are emerging as stopgap solutions for basic repairs and services, stepping into some roles that are the responsibility of Syria’s new administration.
Idlib faces new challenges as priorities shift to Damascus
As some services decline and prices rise in Idlib, residents fear shifting priorities could see the province return to its pre-2011 marginalization.
As Idlib becomes a tourist destination, business booms and prices soar
Business is booming in post-Assad Idlib, as travel offices across Syria organize daily “shopping trips” for curious visitors seeking diverse goods at low prices. Meanwhile, increased demand means higher costs for locals.