AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDamascus Governance: The Syrian regime has issued a circular restricting Palestinian factions’ activities in Damascus, tightening movement, meetings, and even social projects while limiting weapons and overnight stays. Cultural Heritage: Rochefort’s restored Pierre Loti museum home reopens after a 2025 restoration, showcasing Ottoman, Arab, and Asian-inspired interiors alongside Gothic and Renaissance rooms. Community & Refugees: A women-led community garden in Wakefield is helping refugees and local residents grow food and confidence, tackling barriers tied to culture and religion. Religious Life in Iraq: Iraq’s prime minister is urging Christians to return after years of exodus, but activists say promises on security, education, and property won’t fix the deeper issues of rule of law and marginalisation. International Policy Impact: A U.S. judge temporarily blocked Trump-era moves to strip work permits from asylum seekers and TPS holders, delaying major knock-on effects for Syrians and others. Urban Identity: Damascus’s Jewish Quarter is back in focus, with historians stressing it was never a sealed-off enclave but part of the city’s shared economic and social life.
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