Event Brief
Damascus Book Fair Draws Crowds Post-Assad
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Summary: Damascus hosts its first international book fair since Assad's fall, with publishers noting a decrease in censorship.
WHO: Publishers and attendees
WHAT: International book fair
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET
WHERE: Damascus
WHY: Censorship has almost disappeared
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