Dozens of demonstrators angry over worsening economic conditions in Syria stormed and ransacked the governor’s office in the southern city of Sweida on Sunday.
AMMAN, Dec 4 — Dozens of demonstrators angry over worsening economic conditions in Syria stormed and ransacked the governor’s office in the southern city of Sweida on Sunday, clashing with police, the authorities and witnesses said.
Syrian state media said tens of “outlaws” stormed the governor’s office and burned files and official papers. “We will pursue all the outlaws and take all legal measures against anyone who dares to undermine the security and stability of the province,” the government statement said.Three witnesses told Reuters the governor was not in the building which was vacated before protesters stormed and ransacked offices.
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