In Syria’s Jobar, locals struggle to rebuild their destroyed homes
Summary
Jobar, a neighborhood in East Damascus, Syria, was heavily damaged during the country’s 13-year war. Most buildings were destroyed, and many residents left, making it difficult to rebuild and return. The area faces challenges such as damaged infrastructure, tunnels from wartime, and lack of funds for reconstruction.Key Facts
- Jobar was a lively neighborhood before the Syrian war began in 2011.
- The area was controlled by rebel groups between 2012 and 2018 and was bombed extensively.
- About 95% of buildings in Jobar were destroyed due to shelling and air strikes.
- Residents were evacuated in 2018 under an agreement, and civilians were banned from entering afterward.
- After rebels took Damascus in December 2024 and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, some former residents tried returning.
- The neighborhood has a complex tunnel system built during the war, which made it hard to navigate and caused safety concerns.
- Reconstruction is difficult because the government has little money and the country is under international sanctions.
- The World Bank estimates Syria’s rebuilding costs at around $216 billion, while nearly 90% of Syrians live in poverty.
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