Damascus goes car-free for 24 hours

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Damascus goes car-free for 24 hours

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Damascus’ ancient Old City went car-free for 24 hours, giving residents a rare chance to walk its historic streets without traffic, noise and pollution. The experiment could pave the way for a more pedestrian-friendly city by 2030. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports.

Published On 1 Sep 2026

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