Government ministry of Syria responsible for interior affairs
The Ministry of Interior (Arabic: وزارة الداخلية) is the interior ministry of Syria. Its headquarters are located on Kafr Sousa in Damascus.[1] According to the Ministry official website, its tasks are limited to the protection and enforcement of security.[2]
The former headquarters of the Ministry of Interior was located at the Grand Serail which was established in 1900 near Marjeh Square.[3] The building was transferred to the Ministry of Tourism in 2011 for use as a hotel.[4]
Organization
The Ministry of Interior is divided into several Directorates:
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