US EditionSyria’s New Rulers Set up a Committee to Probe Attacks on Civilians in Recent Sectarian Violence
SOUTHERN SYRIA AND ISRAELI-OCCUPIED GOLAN HEIGHTS, JUL 31 – The ceasefire pauses deadly sectarian violence after over 1,000 deaths and tests Druze allegiance amid Israeli intervention and Syria's fragile interim government.
- Syria's new authorities led by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa set up a committee on July 30, 2025, to investigate recent sectarian violence in Sweida province.
- The committee was established following deadly clashes earlier in July between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin tribes, which strained the fragile interim government amid Israeli military involvement.
- The fighting killed hundreds, displaced tens of thousands, involved Syrian government forces siding with clans, tit-for-tat attacks, and caused displacement of Druze civilians toward the Golan Heights.
- The committee's four-month investigation identified 300 suspects linked to murder, robbery, torture, and looting, found widespread violations by Syria's new security forces, and reported over 1,400 deaths mostly among civilians.
- The committee's work reflects tensions and mistrust among Syria's minorities, with Sharaa urged to establish security gently to reassure the Druze, while sectarian divides and loyalties remain deeply challenged.
12 Articles
12 Articles
Washington Top News
Syria’s new rulers set up a committee to probe attacks on civilians in recent sectarian violence
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria's new authorities have set up a committee tasked with investigating attacks on civilians during recent sectarian violence in the…
In Syria, almost two weeks after the violent clashes between the Druze militias and the Bedouin clans and forces in Damascus ended, the number of internally displaced persons continues to increase. Among them, Bedouins evacuated from Sueda, a fief druze now barricaded and in rejection of the Syrian power. But also hostages. A first exchange took place on 25 July.
Syrian ceasefire tests the loyalties of Druze communities in Golan Heights
A fragile ceasefire between Druze fighters and armed Bedouin clans in Syria has brought an uneasy pause in the violence there but a strain on Syria's interim government, and tested the loyalties of the Druze communities across the border in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
The bloodbath in Suweida has driven a fragmented country further apart. The ceasefire is fragile. The hatred among religious groups in Syria is growing.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
