The research focuses on the period between March – May 2025. Limited relevant information covering June 2025 is reflected.
State structure and governance
- Separation of powers
- Judiciary
- Security institutions
- Major reforms affecting civilians
Treatment of certain profiles and groups of the populations
- Individuals perceived to have supported the former government
- Individuals opposing or perceived to be opposing the new government
- Individuals opposing or perceived to be opposing non-state armed actors
- Selected ethno-religious minorities
o Kurds
o Alawites
o Druze
o Christians
o Ismailis
o Dom
o Palestinians - LGBTIQ persons
- Women
- Children
Returnees from abroad
- Administrative requirements
- Return trends
- Treatment upon return
Socio-economic situation with a focus on Damascus city
Socio-economic situation and indicators are to be covered at country-level and in Damascus city.
- Economic situation at country-level
- Humanitarian situation and assistance
- Employment
- Poverty
- Food security
- Housing, water, and sanitation
- Health care
- Education
- Mobility and admittance
o Freedom of movement at country level and in Damascus city
o Information on accessibility from Damascus airport to city
o Administrative requirements for settling in Damascus
Security situation
- Overview of current conflicts
- Armed actors
- International involvement
- Security situation and conflict impact on civilians by governorate