Syria grapples with unrest as government faces old and new threats
Summary
During French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus, explosions occurred that injured 18 people, highlighting ongoing violence in Syria. The government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took power after Bashar al-Assad was removed in 2024, faces many challenges including attacks possibly linked to the ISIS group and control issues with various armed factions.Key Facts
- Explosions happened in Damascus while French President Macron was visiting, causing 18 injuries.
- A bomb exploded last week in a Damascus cafe, killing at least nine people.
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government took control of Syria after ousting Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
- The country remains divided with high unemployment and weak legal authority.
- ISIS (also called ISIL) is suspected to be involved in recent bombings and still has 1,500 to 3,000 fighters in Syria and Iraq.
- Different armed groups, including militias loyal to the former Assad regime and foreign-backed fighters, remain active.
- Rivalries with neighboring countries and groups like Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel affect Syria’s stability.
- Government control is strongest in western and central Syria and weakest near southern borders and in Druze regions.
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