The Syrian Presidency announced Friday the dispatch of a specialized security force to Al-Suwayda in southern Syria to quell clashes and mediate local conflicts, as part of parallel political and security settlements aimed at restoring stability to the province.
Official Statement Highlights:
Security Measures:
Deployment of specialized force for clash mediation and on-ground conflict resolution
Implementation of political and security settlements to restore calm
Strong Condemnation:
Expressed "grave concern and deep regret" over violent events in southern Syria
Denounced armed groups "operating outside the law" who endanger civilians
Rejected all attacks on families, children and violations of human dignity as "unacceptable by any moral, legal or humanitarian standard"
National Unity Principle:
Emphasized Syria as "a nation for all its citizens" regardless of sect or tribe
Affirmed equal protection for Druze community and Bedouin tribes
Stressed national responsibility to uphold rule of law
Conflict Resolution Approach:
Committed to "social peace over revenge" and "responding to violations with justice rather than retaliation"
Urged all parties to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue
Operational Context:
Response to escalating violence from lawless armed groups
Aimed at protecting civilian lives in the Druze-majority region
Part of broader stabilization efforts in southern Syria