Ghaith Abdul-Ahad's photographs of Syrian rebels

Rebel fighters duck as they cross an open area in Deir el-Zour Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian

Rebel fighters on the streets of Deir el-Zour Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian

A sniper points his gun through a hole in a wall Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian

Rebel fighters walk through an empty house Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian

A fighter takes position Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian

A civilian cycling through Freedom square Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian

Fighters are issued orders by rebel commander Khalil Burdani Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian

Fighters on the streets of Deir el-Zour Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian

An injured rebel fighter is treated in a makeshift hospital Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian

Another injured fighter lies in the makeshift hospital Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian

A rebel fires his AK47 at government forces Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian

A young rebel fighter carries a Rocket propelled grenade launcher Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian

Rebel fighters rest after days fighting Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad for the Guardian