ROCHELLE JUNİOR

Sweida- On 17 August 2023, peaceful protests erupted in the Druze majority city of Sweida over the high inflation rate and deteriorating economic situation in Syria. The protests have entered their fourth week. People participating in the peaceful protests led by women demand the change of the government.

Yesterday, hundreds gathered in Karama Square of the city, demanding the change of the government and the release of political prisoners.

 ‘We want to have a life with dignity’

NuJINHA spoke to Iman Al-Nabwani, one of the protesters. She said:

“As free women of Jabal al-Druze (Mountain of the Druze), we say this country is the country of people from different nationalities and beliefs and we demand our fundamental and legitimate rights and want to have a life with dignity. The Syrian government forces young people to leave the country by oppressing and arresting them. It wants to create fear and panic among people. As mothers, we stand against injustice and oppression. We demand that the Syrian government must put an end to its violations and inhuman practices. This political system must change to ensure a life with dignity.”