
Syria: violent attack on pro-co-existence protesters
The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) called on the Syrian government to hold accountable those who attacked peaceful protesters in front of the country’s legislature in Damascus. The protest had been convened to oppose the escalating violence in the southern province of Suwayda, and to demand the protection of minorities and the promotion of civil peace in the country. The rights group stated that several protesters were attacked by men in civilian clothes, some armed with sticks, causing “physical injuries and widespread panic among the participants,” including many prominent activists. The SNHR condemned the inaction of law enforcement officers, despite some being very close to where the attacks occurred, calling it a “failure of the authorities.” (Image: SNHR)