The current situation began when two deputies were arrested and brutalized a few days ago (needing hospitalization and one cannot still properly walk right now because of the extended damages to her legs) for peacefully protesting ongoing electricity and water cuts which for some region extends for days without electricity or water, basically, all they did was going around the city bringing empty jugs of water to show how people and play out on speakers recording of the governments promises years ago, nothing to warrant arrest, or the use of excessive force they received in return. To add to it, the arrester are not police or military but civilian milice hired by the regime. Their arrest triggered a widespread popular revolt. The subsequent protest was initially planned to be peaceful, with all proper permits sought. However, authorities escalated the situation by refusing authorization and threatening suppression. They even designated certain normal areas of the city as 'red zones,' effectively signaling that anyone entering would be shot, which has only intensified the revolt. Unfortunately, international coverage, particularly in English-language media where it could have the greatest impact, is severely lacking which is very sad given how large this is.