Baladi News
Workers of a fertiliser factory in Homs had protested against a Russian investor in their company, calling for a reduction of working hours and salary increases.
They also asked that their wages be given in US dollars, instead of the volatile Syrian pound.
The factory's disgruntled management then called in Russian military police, present in Syria since 2016, Jorf News reported to disperse the protest with dozens of workers reportedly beaten by the military police.
They were then arrested and taken to the Hmeimim military base in Latakia, the main base for Russian troops and aircraft in Syria, according to Syria Call.
The Syrian regime signed a contract with Stroytransgaz in November last year, granting the Russian company the right to exploit Syria's sole fertiliser company, General Fertilisers Company (GFC), for 25 to 40 years.
Source: The New Arab.