Qamishli, Syria, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - Sobering reality: Curbs on alcohol in northeast Syria cause discontent

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2026-09-06

At his shop in northeast Syria, Ayaz Ibrahim wiped the dust off bottles of alcohol he said had become too pricey for customers following new regulations from the Islamist authorities. Residents of the region, which is home to many Kurds, have been feeling the pinch since Damascus took control of the nearby Semalka border crossing with Iraq in April under a deal to integrate Kurdish military and civilian institutions into the state. Syria's new Is......

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