Syrian Protestors Demand Withdrawal of Iran-Backed Militias

(Kurdistan 24) Wladimir van Wilgenburg - Syrian government forces wounded multiple protesters outside the city of Deir al-Zor when they stormed a security checkpoint on Friday demanding the withdrawal of regime troops and Iran-backed militias from their areas. At least two civilians were killed and 10 others injured. One of the protest banners read, "The people of Hatlah village ask the Coalition and the SDF [U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces] to liberate our village from the Iranian militias."


2019-09-23 00:00:00

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