What happened when Syria's conservative new leaders tried to shut 60 Damascus bars

When Syria's new leaders shut 60 Damascus bars, drinkers protested, and the government reversed itself. It's an example of the tussle between secular and Islamist values in the new Syria.

Mar 31, 2025 - 12:56
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What happened when Syria's conservative new leaders tried to shut 60 Damascus bars
Kifah Zainie, 34, co-owns and manages Sugar Man, a popular nightspot in Damascus, on March 27. Zainie says he

When Syria's new leaders shut 60 Damascus bars, drinkers protested, and the government reversed itself. It's an example of the tussle between secular and Islamist values in the new Syria.

(Image credit: Hasan Belal for NPR)