In a critical move amidst escalating violence, the Syrian presidency has declared the deployment of a new military division to address the violent clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in southern Syria. The deadly confrontations have reportedly claimed the lives of nearly 600 individuals since the outbreak of violence last Sunday, raising alarms over potential ethnic strife.
New Military Force Deployed to Address Sectarian Violence in Suweida
New Military Force Deployed to Address Sectarian Violence in Suweida
The Syrian presidency announces a new military deployment to quell deadly sectarian clashes in the south of the country.
The office of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa called for restraint from all involved parties, but accusations have surfaced against government troops for extrajudicial killings of Druze civilians in Suweida, prompting international concern. An Israeli strike aimed at forcing troop withdrawals further complicated the situation. US ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, announced a possible ceasefire between Israel and Syria, urging different ethnic groups, including Druze, Bedouins, and Sunnis, to pursue a peaceful coexistence.
As tensions continue to rise, an Israeli official confirmed the potential entry of Syrian Internal Security Forces into Suweida for the protection of Druze civilians amid the unrest. The Druze community, a minority in Syria, has expressed distrust toward the current government, complicating the dynamics. The UN human rights chief highlighted serious reports of abuses in Suweida, calling for accountability and an end to violence from all parties involved.
In a recent address, Sharaa committed to prioritizing the protection of Druze civilians while holding those responsible for the violence accountable. His remarks come against a backdrop of increasing sectarian animosity within Syria, emphasizing the need for dialogue amidst the escalating bloodshed.
As tensions continue to rise, an Israeli official confirmed the potential entry of Syrian Internal Security Forces into Suweida for the protection of Druze civilians amid the unrest. The Druze community, a minority in Syria, has expressed distrust toward the current government, complicating the dynamics. The UN human rights chief highlighted serious reports of abuses in Suweida, calling for accountability and an end to violence from all parties involved.
In a recent address, Sharaa committed to prioritizing the protection of Druze civilians while holding those responsible for the violence accountable. His remarks come against a backdrop of increasing sectarian animosity within Syria, emphasizing the need for dialogue amidst the escalating bloodshed.
