US EditionDruze near Damascus resist demand to turn in arms as tensions boil
- Druze residents near Damascus are resisting the government's demand to hand in their light weapons, citing unaddressed fears of new attacks by Sunni Muslim militants after recent sectarian violence.
- A Druze resident stated, "It's our right to be scared, because we saw what happened in other areas."
- One influential Druze spiritual leader, Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hajri, has called for international intervention to protect his community from Syria's leaders, whom he branded 'terrorists.'
- Residents expressed concerns over a lack of safety, stating, "People want to feel safe. It's enough to have 11 years of killing, strikes, and worries.
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Druze Near Damascus Resist Demand to Turn in Arms as Tensions Boil
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Druze near Damascus resist demand to turn in arms as tensions boil
Druze residents near Syria's capital are resisting a demand by the Islamist-led government to hand in their light weapons, saying authorities have yet to address fears of new attacks by Sunni Muslim militants after days of sectarian violence.
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