Damascus, Dec 24, 2025 (AFP) - Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus

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2025-12-24

Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Christian community. They recall the shooting and suicide attack in June at the Saint Elias church in the Syrian capital that killed 25 people and wounded dozens more. "People are going home early, and are afraid," said Tala Shamoun, 26, a university student who was visiting a Christmas market with family and friends. Damascu......

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