Key Takeaways
- Syria is experiencing a nationwide internet shutdown, with reports of telecommunications disruptions affecting multiple cities.
- The conflict in Syria began in November 2024, when the Syrian opposition launched a large-scale offensive against the Syrian army.
- The resignation of Bashar Assad led to the appointment of Ahmed al-Sharaa as the interim president of Syria.
Damascus: International internet monitoring service NetBlocks reports a nationwide internet shutdown in Syria.
“Confirmed: Live network data show a nation-scale internet outage across #Syria corroborating reports of a telecommunications disruption affecting multiple cities,” the service said on X.
The conflict in Syria began in November 2024, when the Syrian opposition launched a large-scale offensive against the Syrian army. December 8 marked a significant turning point, as the opposition entered Damascus. This led to the resignation of Bashar Assad and the appointment of Ahmed al-Sharaa as the interim president, tasked with guiding the country through the transitional period.
