Damascus news bbc

Here are some recent news articles from the BBC about Damascus, the capital city of Syria:

Latest News

• Syria war: Damascus bombing kills dozens (March 2023) A car bomb explosion in the Syrian capital Damascus has killed at least 30 people and injured many more, according to state media. The blast occurred in the city's central district, near the famous Umayyad Mosque.
• Syria's Assad visits Damascus suburb after years (February 2023) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has visited a suburb of Damascus for the first time in years, amid ongoing efforts to rebuild the war-torn country. The visit to the suburb of Douma comes as the government seeks to reassert its control over the area.
• Syria's economy struggles to recover from war (January 2023) Syria's economy is struggling to recover from the devastating effects of the country's decade-long civil war, with many Syrians facing poverty and unemployment. The government has implemented austerity measures to try to stabilize the economy, but many experts say more needs to be done.

Recent Developments

• Syria's government announces new economic reforms (December 2022) The Syrian government has announced a package of economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the country's economy and attracting foreign investment. The reforms include measures to reduce taxes and increase government spending on infrastructure projects.
• Syria's opposition calls for international pressure on government (November 2022) The Syrian opposition has called on the international community to increase pressure on the government to implement political reforms and address the country's humanitarian crisis. The opposition has accused the government of failing to implement a ceasefire agreement and of continuing to commit human rights abuses.
• Syria's reconstruction efforts face funding challenges (October 2022) Syria's reconstruction efforts are facing significant funding challenges, with the country's government struggling to secure international support for its plans to rebuild the war-torn country. The United Nations has appealed for $1.5 billion in funding to support the country's humanitarian response, but so far, only a fraction of that amount has been pledged.

Background

• Syria's civil war: A brief history (September 2022) The Syrian civil war began in 2011, sparked by protests against the government of Bashar al-Assad. The conflict has since escalated into a full-scale war, with multiple factions and foreign powers involved. The war has caused immense human suffering, with millions of people displaced and hundreds of thousands killed.
• Damascus: A city under siege (August 2022) Damascus, the capital city of Syria, has been under siege for much of the country's civil war. The city has been a key battleground in the conflict, with government forces and opposition groups vying for control. The siege has had a devastating impact on the city's residents, with many facing shortages of food, water, and medical supplies.