Brief alcohol ban in Damascus sparks concerns about President al-Sharaa's vision for Syria

Brief alcohol ban in Damascus sparks concerns about President al-Sharaa’s vision for Syria

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There are growing fears among some in Syria that the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa has the aim of clamping down on the rights and freedoms of its civilians by promoting a more conservative interpretation of Islam. Local authorities in Syria’s capital, Damascus, recently banned restaurants and bars from selling alcohol in most parts of the city. Only venues in the majority-Christian neighborho…

Brief alcohol ban in Damascus sparks concerns about President al-Sharaa's vision for Syria

Damascus walked back an alcohol ban after protests, but experts say restrictions on freedoms in Syria raise questions about President Ahmad al-Sharaa's vision for the country.