Event Brief
Damascus Bans Alcohol Sales in Non-Christian Areas
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
Summary: Authorities in Damascus have prohibited alcohol sales in areas predominantly inhabited by non-Christians.
WHO: Damascus authorities
WHAT: ban on alcohol sales
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET
WHERE: Damascus
WHY: to regulate alcohol sales based on religious demographics
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