A general strike in the city of Manbij, in protest against the policies of the SDF

A general strike in the city of Manbij, in protest against the policies of the SDF

Jul 20 2023

ARK News… The city of Manbij, which is under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces "SDF", witnessed a general strike, in protest against the policies pursued by the SDF against the city.

Local sources told ARK News: Because of the compulsory conscription, the deterioration of the living and service situation, the electricity cuts for long hours, and the taxes imposed by the Syrian Democratic Forces "SDF" on the people of the city of Manbij, two days ago, civil activists from the city of Manbij called for a general strike.

Local sources revealed: The protesters demanded in the strike, which included markets and shops, and lasted for two days, to "stop the compulsory recruitment campaigns, raise the wages of employees and workers, improve service conditions, and stop imposing taxes that have burdened citizens."

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