Who Loves the Sun

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In northern Syria, soon after the uprisings against the Assad regime turned into a civil war, over half of the population had to flee their homes, adapt and survive regardless of which armed groups were in charge. Transportation, heating and cooking are all essential uses of fuel in these harsh conditions. As the official oil industry crumbled, makeshift local refineries sprouted out of necessity. Since crude oil could still be pumped up and exported, it soon makeshift refining became a viable source of income. Mahmood is a prominent figure in these operations, navigating harsh working conditions and complex local dynamics.