Syria: Homs Returns to Normal, Locals Say

Damascus, Nov 10. -The Syrian city of Homs, the most affected by the actions of extremist armed groups in the past weeks, has returned to normal, locals stated in the national media.In statements released by SANA and Cham Press news agencies, families and public workers deny having shortage of products and basic needs, as some foreign media affirm.

The Director of Bakeries, Khaled Jomaa, noted that flour and bread are being distributed in all suburbs as usual, underlining that private and public bakery shops continue working during these days of celebration of the Eid al-Adha. Amer Turkmani, in charge of the urban aqueduct, assured that all districts are being supplied with drinking water and his office has not received any complaints about the lack of water.

These statements contrast with reports released by Qatar´s Al-Jazeera and the Saudi Al-Arabiya news channels, which paint a very bleak picture of the situation in Homs.

Even though Homs and its neighboring towns are the most harmed by terrorist armed groups supplied from abroad, the situation is not as catastrophic as the world believes it is, stated on Wednesday the Governor of the province, Ghassan Abdelaal. (Prensa Latina)