Tension runs high in Jaramana as local residents rally to guard their city following a brutal attack that left seven men dead, citing a lack of sufficient government protection.
# Jaramana's Citizens Mobilize for Self-Defense Amid Rising Violence
# Jaramana's Citizens Mobilize for Self-Defense Amid Rising Violence
In the wake of escalating sectarian violence, residents of Jaramana take matters into their own hands to protect their community.
Every corner of Jaramana resonates with anxiety as armed residents secure the city amid rising sectarian tensions and government inaction. The recent tragic attack brought urgency to their self-defense efforts.
In the Druse city of Jaramana on Wednesday, heavily armed individuals patrolled the streets with a mixture of vigilance and fear. Dressed in various styles, from casual jeans to traditional Druse attire, these civilians took on the role of protectors, their rifles prominently displayed. This display of arms stood in stark contrast to the velvet-draped coffins inside a nearby religious hall, where hundreds mourned the loss of seven men killed in a recent assault by suspected Islamist extremists.
The atmosphere was grave as the funeral departed, with locals receiving news of further violence in neighboring areas, amplifying their sense of urgency and responsibility. Though some Syrian security forces were seen in town, the predominant sentiment among the armed residents was one of self-reliance. “We’re not seeing anything from the government,” expressed Ghassan Azzam, a community member present at the cemetery. “We’re just protecting ourselves.”
This armed self-defense movement in Jaramana underscores the deep-seated fears and frustrations among its residents, who feel abandoned in their time of need. Despite formal government presence, the locals have resorted to organizing their own security measures, driven by a desperate resolve to safeguard their families and community from the spiraling violence.
In the Druse city of Jaramana on Wednesday, heavily armed individuals patrolled the streets with a mixture of vigilance and fear. Dressed in various styles, from casual jeans to traditional Druse attire, these civilians took on the role of protectors, their rifles prominently displayed. This display of arms stood in stark contrast to the velvet-draped coffins inside a nearby religious hall, where hundreds mourned the loss of seven men killed in a recent assault by suspected Islamist extremists.
The atmosphere was grave as the funeral departed, with locals receiving news of further violence in neighboring areas, amplifying their sense of urgency and responsibility. Though some Syrian security forces were seen in town, the predominant sentiment among the armed residents was one of self-reliance. “We’re not seeing anything from the government,” expressed Ghassan Azzam, a community member present at the cemetery. “We’re just protecting ourselves.”
This armed self-defense movement in Jaramana underscores the deep-seated fears and frustrations among its residents, who feel abandoned in their time of need. Despite formal government presence, the locals have resorted to organizing their own security measures, driven by a desperate resolve to safeguard their families and community from the spiraling violence.
