After a bloody day, a cautious calm hangs over the Druze-majority city of Suweida, south Syria, which witnessed anti-government protests that resulted in the killing and injury of a number of people.
On Sunday, a protester and a policeman were killed when dozens of angry locals stormed a provincial government building in an anti-government protest over bad living conditions and economic hardships.
The protestors took to the street, raising slogans about electricity and fuel, in al-Mashnaqa Square in the city center, which turned into deadly clashes with the government members.
“Today, the funeral of Murad al-Matni, who was shot dead by security forces on Sunday, will take place,” a local source told North Press.
“No calls for new demonstrations have been made until now, but the demands will be renewed during the funeral ceremonies,” the source told North Press.
Cautious Calm Sweeps Syria Suweida After Bloody Day – The Syrian Observer
