What a protest in Syria reveals about the country’s divides

What a protest in Syria reveals about the country’s divides

Damascus, Syria - A protest in central Damascus on Friday turned ugly as brawls broke out between protesters and counter-protesters, highlighting Syria’s continued internal divisions. The ‘Law and Dignity’ protest was organised to demand a number of political and economic reforms, like an improvement to living conditions and public services, and the protection of rights. This comes amid a deteriorating economic reality for many Syrians, a fragil…