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Fragile Peace in Syria's Set Zaynab as Sectarian Fears Linger
In the Set Zaynab district south of Damascus, residents hope for safer days but remain haunted by the scars of over a decade of war. The shrine once drew crowds of Shia pilgrims, but since the Assad regime fell, tourism has collapsed and sectarian tensions persist. Security has improved, yet locals still urge caution as the new government works to stabilise the area.