The Syria Report - Economy, Business and Finance - Syria and the Middle East
Displaced people from Hujeira, a town south of Damascus, are required to obtain prior security approval from the General Intelligence Directorate before returning to their homes, years after most of them fled battles in the area. Those hoping to return must present documents proving property ownership in Hujeira, and pay outstanding electricity and water bills owed during the years they were living outside the town. Whoever does not abide by these conditions is subject to arrest. At the same time, an easier return process was granted to some families whose sons had performed mandatory militar...