US EditionAmnesty Exposes Suweida Massacre by Syrian Government Troops - The Syrian Observer
Amnesty International demands accountability for 46 Druze civilians executed by Syrian government forces amid sectarian clashes, while investigations into abductions and abuses continue.
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Amnesty Exposes Suweida Massacre by Syrian Government Troops - The Syrian Observer
Amnesty International has uncovered evidence of extrajudicial executions of 46 Druze individuals, including 44 men and two women, by Syrian government and affiliated forces in Suweida governorate on July 15–16, 2025. The killings, documented through verified videos, photos, and eyewitness testimonies, occurred in public squares, residential homes, a school, a hospital, and a ceremonial hall, marking a severe escalation of sectarian violence in s…
Amnesty: Syria govt forces, allies behind 46 Druze ’executions’
Amnesty International said Tuesday it had evidence of Syrian government personnel and affiliated fighters executing 46 members of the Druze minority during sectarian violence in July and demanded those responsible be held to account. The bloodshed erupted on July 13 with clashes between Druze fighters and Sunni Bedouin but rapidly escalated, drawing in government forces and tribal fighters from other parts of Syria. Syrian authorities have said …
Syria: New investigation reveals evidence government and affiliated forces extrajudicially executed dozens of Druze people in Suwayda
Amnesty International documented the deliberate shooting and killing of 46 Druze people (44 men and two women), as well as the mock execution of two older persons in Suwayda.
Amnesty International today accused Syrian government forces and allied groups of executing 46 members of the minority Druze community during sectarian violence in mid-July, calling on the authorities in Damascus to bring those responsible to justice.
Amnesty International has reported that there is evidence that Syrian government forces have committed extrajudicial executions against the Druze population in Sueida, a city hit by extreme sectarian violence last July. The organization has documented indications that Syrian forces and other groups linked to the authorities are responsible for these actions. Among the evidence are recordings showing uniformed soldiers executing unarmed men in pu…
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