For a second straight day, small disturbances have been reported in multiple locations across Syria, driven by popular anger over rising prices, economic mismanagement, and the government’s perceived submission to Israel and Turkey, according to reports.
For a second consecutive day, small disturbances have been reported in multiple locations across Syria, as public frustration mounts over the dire economic situation and the policies of the administration led by Ahmad al-Shara (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani). Protesters are voicing anger over rising prices, the exploitation of Syrian resources, and what they describe as the government's submission to Israel and Turkey, which they say have been granted extensive freedom of action within the country.
The unrest follows a pattern of growing discontent that escalated sharply yesterday. On Sunday, Sep 13, at 14:24 Jerusalem, reports emerged of fuel price hikes—diesel up 40% and gasoline up 28%, bringing diesel to $1.41 per liter—triggering protests in multiple Syrian cities, with demonstrators blocking roads and burning tires. Later that day, reports indicated that security forces opened fire on protesters, reportedly killing several. Earlier today (Monday, 12:15 Jerusalem), The Zioneer reported widespread protests across Syrian cities, with security forces firing on demonstrators.
The current disturbances, while smaller in scale, suggest that the underlying grievances remain unresolved. The scale of corruption within the administration has been a recurring theme; as The Zioneer reported in an analysis on August 8, corruption in the new Syrian administration has been described as "enormous," with Saudi and Turkish funds flowing to the rulers while the population struggles.
The reports are based on Syrian sources and have not been independently verified. Unconfirmed details include the number of casualties from yesterday's protests.
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