The massive military presence remains in many of the towns in the municipality of Daraa, which still suffers from the tight siege.
In Nawa, there are more than 200 tanks, military trucks of the Zil brand, and troop carriers. It should be noted, that the population of Nawa does not exceed 200 thousand.
Over 80 tanks and troop carriers have been deployed to Jassem, with a population of about 50 thousand.
In Nemr, with a population of approximately 10 thousand, 20 tanks and troop carriers have been stationed as well as six missile launchers, aimed towards the town.
Hara has been transformed into military barracks, with more than 40 tanks and troop carriers as well as 8 missile launchers aimed towards the town with a population of about 20 thousand.
In Ankhal, over 50 tanks and troop carriers and a whole brigade of soldiers, the 16th brigade, with an estimated 6000 soldiers, have been stationed. Ankhal has a population of about 40 thousand.
Despite those facts, these towns continue to take the streets with huge demonstrations, defying the risks they are facing and the ongoing threats from the armed forces that are occupying their region, as well as the abuse by the Shabiha.