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Foreign private security firms face off against Syria's new private security mogul

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Aerial view of Damascus, Syria, on 14 August 2026.
Aerial view of Damascus, Syria, on 14 August 2026. © Bashir Daher/Reuters Connect

As the country emerges as a fresh gold mine for the private security sector, Damascus's new rulers are reorganising the sector to their liking. A man who acts as a conduit between Western security companies and the authorities appears to be playing a central role in this overhaul.

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