Mount Qasioun Renovation Sparks Controversy; Damascus Authorities Pledge Transparency - The Syrian Observer

Mount Qasioun Renovation Sparks Controversy; Damascus Authorities Pledge Transparency - The Syrian Observer

The ongoing redevelopment of Mount Qasioun—Damascus’s iconic mountain—has stirred widespread controversy among Syrians, with critics voicing concerns over the project’s opacity. Questions have been raised about the nature of the investment, the identity of the executing entity, and the legal and technical foundations of the initiative—all centered around a site that holds deep historical and symbolic significance for Damascus residents and Syria…