Protests continue in Syrian government territory
Rare anti-government demonstrations are ongoing in southern Syria's Suwayda over the dismal economic situation in the country.
Anti-government protests continued throughout Syria on Tuesday, further challenging President Bashar al-Assad’s rule amid a worsening economic crisis.
Hundreds of people demonstrated in the southern city of Suwayda and the surrounding areas for the third day in a row against poor living conditions in Syria. The crowd also called for Assad’s downfall, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.
Videos on social media showed large crowds chanting the Arab Spring slogan "the people want the fall of the regime."
The people want to overthrow the regime. 💪🏻
— Nedal Al-Amari (@nedalalamari) August 22, 2023
Large protests are currently taking place in Al-Karama Square in #Sweida city, demanding the departure of the Assad regime and the expulsion of Russia from our lands. The people will not stop until our demands are met. #Russia and… pic.twitter.com/UgYZdzGeav
