Syrians Protest Alcohol Ban in Damascus

Hundreds of Syrians, including Christians, Alawites, and Druze, rallied in Damascus against a new alcohol ban, fearing it could erode their secular lifestyle and spark religious tensions. The ban, part of a decree by the Damascus governor, allows sealed bottle sales in three Christian areas but keeps them away from mosques, schools, and police stations. Authorities apologized to Christians, clarifying the rules aim to regulate sales without curbing personal choices, as Syria navigates the balance between tradition and openness in its post-war rebuilding.

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