Bashar al-Assad fell: cheers in Vienna for Syrian freedom!

Bashar al-Assad fell: cheers in Vienna for Syrian freedom!

Wien, Österreich - in Vienna broke out a real jubilation on Sunday when hundreds of supporters of the Syrian Revolution came together before the Vienna Opera to celebrate the supposed fall of Bashar al-Assad. According to information from Today. Among the celebrants were numerous men who sang and danced as they listened to the speakers. Provocative symbols were also shown, such as flags with the portrait of the former dictator Saddam Hussein.

The demonstration was organized by the "Free Syrian Community in Austria in solidarity with the Syrian Revolution". The participants not only demanded support for the displaced people in the camps, but also marched with the aim of sending a sign of returning to their liberated villages. According to the police, 3,000 people were registered for the event, and the on -site emergency services included both the police and the protection of the constitution to ensure security and observe the meeting. This information was also confirmed by the Kurier

peaceful protests with controversial symbolism

The event attracted a large amount and was declared as a peaceful protest, but the use of "Allahu Akbar" (God is great) caused controversial discussions. While this statement in itself is neutral, it is often associated with extremist groups, which causes concerns in Western perception. The meeting of the demonstrators and the strong security measures illustrated the tense social conditions and the sensitivity of the topic.

The Viennese police confirmed the approval of the demonstration and reported on a peaceful meeting, while at the same time it was critical of the situation. Dominik Nepp, head of the Wiener FPÖ, also commented on Twitter and appealed to Syrian refugees to return after the possible end of Assad’s rule.