Protesters storm governor's office in southern Syrian city, two killed in clashes
This is a rare occurence in Sweida province, which has mainly been spared from the violent unrests of the last decade in Syria.
By REUTERS
Published: DECEMBER 4, 2022
Dozens of demonstrators angry over worsening economic conditions in Syria stormed and ransacked the governor's office in the southern city of Sweida on Sunday, clashing with police, the authorities and witnesses said.
Earlier, more than 200 people had gathered around the building in the center of the Druze-majority city, chanting slogans calling for the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, they said, amid spiraling prices and economic hardship. "Down with Assad," the crowd chanted. Anti-government protests in state-controlled areas in Syria are not tolerated and rare.
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This is a rare occurence in Sweida province, which has mainly been spared from the violent unrests of the last decade in Syria.
By REUTERS
Published: DECEMBER 4, 2022
Dozens of demonstrators angry over worsening economic conditions in Syria stormed and ransacked the governor's office in the southern city of Sweida on Sunday, clashing with police, the authorities and witnesses said.
Earlier, more than 200 people had gathered around the building in the center of the Druze-majority city, chanting slogans calling for the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, they said, amid spiraling prices and economic hardship. "Down with Assad," the crowd chanted. Anti-government protests in state-controlled areas in Syria are not tolerated and rare.
more............ https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-724024
