Anti-government protests in government-held areas have been driven by a fuel price hike on top of the generally dismal economic situation in war-torn Syria.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/08/protests-southern-syria-gain-momentum-spread-aleppo

In Syria, the death toll had reached 1,200 in government-held areas, and at least 1,400 in rebel-controlled regions.

Source: https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-02-08/search-teams-race-to-find-quake-survivors-as-the-death-toll-climbs-past-11-000

Israel has also targeted airports and seaports in government-held parts of Syria, apparently to prevent arms shipments from Iran to militant groups backed by Tehran.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/03/21/syria-says-israel-attacked-aleppo-airport-no-casualties/

Other aid agencies say hardline rebels have blocked aid deliveries from government-held parts of Syria, further complicating efforts.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1738683/qatars-emir-criticizes-delay-in-aid-to-earthquake-victims-in-syria

Red Cross officials said 318 prisoners were transferred on four flights between the rebel-held capital, Sana’a, and government-held Aden.

Source: https://www.mutiny.in/yemen-war-a-major-prisoner-exchange-raises-hopes/