Syria: Additional protests likely in northern regions through early July after attacks on Syrians in Turkiye

Additional demonstrations are likely in northern Syria through at least early July in response to the increased attacks on Syrians in Turkiye. Anti-Syrian protests erupted in various parts of Turkiye June 30 after a Syrian national allegedly harassed a minor in Kayseri. Protests broke out in several cities, including Al Bab, Afrin, Aleppo, and Idlib, on July 1 to denounce the attacks and reject normalization with Turkiye.

Demonstrations will likely occur at popular protest sites, such as public squares, city centers, and government buildings in northern Syria. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely near all protests. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or fail to comply with police instructions.