Syria denounces violations in Suwayda, pledges investigation, accountability

ISTANBUL

Syria condemned violations in the southern province of Suwayda on Wednesday and vowed to bring the perpetrators to accountability.

In a statement, the presidency said it has been “closely following the regrettable violations” in parts of Suwayda, calling these “criminal and unlawful acts” incompatible with the principles the Syrian state stands for.

“The government remains fully committed to investigating all incidents and punishing anyone proven to be involved, whether individuals or outlaw organizations,” it added.

The statement said maintaining security and stability across the country remains a top priority and reassured residents of Suwayda that their rights “will always be protected.”

On Sunday, clashes erupted between armed Druze militias and Bedouin groups in Suwayda after both sides reportedly seized vehicles from each other, local sources said.

Syria’s Interior Ministry said that more than 30 people have been killed and nearly 100 others injured in the violence.

ISTANBUL

Syria condemned violations in the southern province of Suwayda on Wednesday and vowed to bring the perpetrators to accountability.

“The government remains fully committed to investigating all incidents and punishing anyone proven to be involved, whether individuals or outlaw organizations,” it added.

The statement said maintaining security and stability across the country remains a top priority and reassured residents of Suwayda that their rights “will always be protected.”

On Sunday, clashes erupted between armed Druze militias and Bedouin groups in Suwayda after both sides reportedly seized vehicles from each other, local sources said.

Syria’s Interior Ministry said that more than 30 people have been killed and nearly 100 others injured in the violence.