Dangerous Incident in Southern Syria Underscores Fragile Situation

Dangerous incident in southern Syria underscores fragile situation

The attackers, believed to be local Druze militants, physically assaulted the Damascus-appointed official and stole his personal belongings. Tensions between Bakour and the local Druze community have long been strained. Some sources claim he was even held hostage for a period, with the attackers demanding the release of two detainees accused of theft in the region. Eventually, the detainees were freed from prison, after which Bakour was reported…

Suwayda Governor Resigns Following Armed Attack and Hostage Standoff

Dr. Mustafa al-Bakour, governor of Suwayda, submitted his resignation to President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Friday, two days after he was briefly held at gunpoint during an armed assault on the governorate building. Confrontation Undermines Security Reforms The resignation, confirmed by the Suwayda Governorate’s media office, came after what officials described as months of tension and […]

Damascus: Sweida Governor Mustafa al-Bakour submitted his resignation on Friday. President Ahmad al-Sharaa will now have to approve or reject the resignation request, according to Syrian sources in the capital, Damascus. Bakour's resignation comes after he was attacked by gunmen last Wednesday inside his office in the governorate building. Sweida Governorate, in southern Syria, has seen a heavy security presence outside government offices […]

Governor of As-Suwayda Mustafa Bakour resigns following recent attack - Enab Baladi

Governor of As-Suwayda, Mustafa Bakour, submitted his resignation on Friday, May 23, without an official explanation. The media office in the governorate of As-Suwayda confirmed to Enab Baladi that Bakour has resigned, without providing further details. According to an Enab Baladi correspondent in As-Suwayda, the governor has remained at his residence in Damascus since yesterday. On its part, the al-Raased network, which specializes in reporting…