- Large number of Syrians feel unsafe, with the perception of safety heavily tied to the area’s perceived threat to the regime.
- Syrians still want to see a political solution to the crisis.
- Detainees and their desperate families face uncertainty and are bribed and extorted.
- Syrian regime’s and Russian guarantees mean nothing in practice.
- Corruption is rampant, and it is spreading at an increasing rate, with perceptions of corruption growing exponentially larger in the last year relative to the previous eight year period
- Those who live in regime areas don’t necessarily support them or their policies.
- People think it’s not safe for return but think return is a necessary thing for the future for the country and any political settlement
- Living conditions have declined, with purchasing power plummeting and living costs rising.
- Covid-19 has been rife, with protection hard to find and skewed based on the area’s perceived threat to the regime.
- Despite the fact the regime’s narratives on the Caesar act have some traction, and people do think Caesar has impacted their lives, a very high number are under no illusions why the sanctions exist and a very surprising number would endure further pain from sanctions if it is used to bring about lasting change
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Feeling Safe
Large number of Syrians feel unsafe, with the perception of safety heavily tied to the area's perceived threat to the regime
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Extortion and Detentions
Detainees and their desperate families face uncertainty and are forced to pay bribes and extorted.
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Syrian Regime Empty Promises
Syrian regime’s and Russian guarantees mean nothing in practice.
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Corruption
Corruption is rampant, and it is spreading at an increasing rate, with perceptions of corruption growing exponentially larger in the last year relative to the previous eight year period.
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Sanctions and Caesar Act
Despite the fact the regime's narratives on the Caesar act have some traction, and people do think Caesar has impacted their lives, a very high number are under no illusions why the sanctions exist and a very surprising number would endure further pain from sanctions if it is used to bring about lasting change.
