The Syrians Insist on Normal Life Despite Threats

The Syrian people insist to live a normal life despite all the threats and dangers they are being exposed to, according to Lukash Goga, the correspondent of the Czech “Bravo” newspaper in Damascus.

In a recent report, the correspondent said people in Damascus look with great respect and appreciation to the soldiers of the Syrian Arab Army starting from their belief that those soldiers are there to protect them.

“Anyone can notice the state of mutual respect between civilians and military personnel everywhere in the city’s streets,” the Czech journalist said.

“Army soldiers are our sons, they help us, and all people in the streets are pleased to seeing the army so close to protect them whenever they need,” the journalist quoted one of the Damascene ladies as saying.

Goga also hailed traders’ determination to challenge the obstacles and to continue opening their shops to sell goods to people. He said that life in Damascus is similar to that the Syrian people lived in 2010, that is, before the crisis in Syria began.

The correspondent quoted a shop owner at al-Hamra Street as saying: “Following years of prosperity, the situation was worsened during the past two years. I thought of travelling abroad, but I didn’t. So, I stayed because the situation becomes more stable, as people continue to come to the shops to buy their needs.

“Tension and fear never appear s on people’s face in Damascus. At the beginning, fear prevailed, particularly after terrorist operations began in the city. However, as the time passes, people overcame their fears and returned to practice their daily life, the Czech journalist said.

H. Mustafa