Protests in Al-Suwaidaa | Regime forces deploy and block some roads with armoured vehicles

 

Al-Suwaidaa province: Reliable sources have informed SOHR that regime forces security services, since the early hours of Friday, have deployed in all squares and basic roads in Al-Suwaidaa city and deliberately blocked some roads with armoured vehicles. The forces also have deployed a number of snipers on the roofs of governmental buildings. Meanwhile, dozens of people have gathered in front of Ain Al-Zaman headquarters in Al-Suwaidaa city to protest against the regime and the government policies.

Yesterday, SOHR activists monitored two attacks on regime positions in Al-Suwaidaa province, where unidentified gunmen fired an “RPG” shell on the checkpoint of Majadel town in Al-Suwaidaa countryside. However, no casualties were reported.

Moreover, loud explosions were heard in an ancient town in Al-Suwaidaa countryside, when unidentified armed men threw a grenade on the police station and opened fire on itز However, no casualties were reported.

Earlier, SOHR sources reported that regime forces brought new military reinforcements to Al-Suwaidaa province that has been witnessing five-day popular protests against the regime government’s decision and the deteriorating living conditions in light of the inaction of concerned authorities.

This development comes in light of calls by residents of Jabal Al-Arab for massive demonstrations on Friday.