2026-06-17: According to the sources from Wednesday (17 June), violence during protests was reported in severDamascus. Reportedly, security tensions and unauthorized protest gatherings were reported in several areas of Damascus, where dozens of protesters gathered near the entrance of the Al-Mazza 86 district, while some commercial shops were vandalized during the u
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Violent clashes between protesters and security forces are possible. Travellers are advised to exercise caution, to strictly avoid demonstrations, road blockades, large gatherings, and deployments of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.

