By Murhaf al-Sha’er
SUWAYDA, Syria (North Press) – Protests continue in Suwayda Governorate, southern Syria, despite challenges in the past two weeks. Demonstrators emphasize their commitment to protesting until the “Syrian Regime” is removed and their aspirations are achieved in line with UN Resolution 2254.
For the past five months, people have been protesting in al-Karama Square, unwavering in their determination to “eliminate corruption and tyranny,” and calling for a peaceful political change.
Wadi’ Khadaj, a resident of Suwayda, stressed their commitment to continue protests in al-Karama Square until UN Resolution 2254 is implemented to resolve the Syrian conflict and save Syrians on the economic, social, and political levels.
Muhanad Shihabaddin, a political activist in Suwayda, said that protestors in al-Karama Square called for demands that all of the Syrian people share, who took to the streets calling for a state of freedom, justice, and citizenship.
Shihabaddin told North Press, “The solution is clear. The corruption and tyranny that have plagued the country for the past six decades must be eliminated. We accepted UN Resolution 2254 despite meeting the minimum aspirations of the Syrian people. It is, however, a peaceful and proper solution through which we can avoid destruction and killing.”
Shihabaddin emphasized that the protestors in al-Karama Square are committed to their demands despite all attempts to sow discord here. They continue to call for peaceful protests.
Nazih Radwan, one of the protesters, said they went out in protest due to the oppression and suffering they experienced. He added that Syria became unlike any other country in the world due to continuous marginalization, tragedies, injustice, and poverty. It transformed into a state that offers nothing to its people, according to Radwan.
Fadi al-Sha’ar, another protester, stressed their commitment to maintaining the integrity of the movement from sabotage attempts. He added that they will continue protests until the implementation of UN resolutions and the achievement of their demands.
“There have been incidents in the past weeks that aimed to deliberately sabotage the movement, but we succeeded in overcoming them. Nevertheless, the movement continues its peaceful path,” al-Sha’ar said.