Thousands rally against regime in southern Syrian city of Sweida
Thousands rally against regime in southern Syrian city of Sweida

Thousands of Syrians protest in the southern city of Sweida, amidst a wave of anti-government demonstrations that have intensified over recent days.

The demonstration takes place days after three protesters were wounded by gunfire while trying to weld shut a branch of the ruling Baath party.

Peaceful protests in Sweida began last month after President Bashar al-Assad's government ended fuel subsidies, dealing a heavy blow to Syrians reeling from war and economic woes.