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Report Uncovers Israeli Military Support to Suwayda Militias
A new report by Eekad claims to present the first visual evidence of Israeli military support for armed factions in southern Syria’s…
UN and Syrian Probes Converge on Suwayda Violence
A new UN report on the July 2025 violence in Syria’s Suwayda province sharpens international pressure for accountability while revealing…
Power, Patronage, and the Fight for Suwayda
The July escalation exposed the central unresolved question of the province: who governs Suwayda today?
National Guard Imposes Media Blackout Amid Tightening Grip on Suwayda
The Israeli-backed National Guard militia in Syria’s southern Suwayda province has imposed sweeping restrictions on information, drawing…
Suwayda’s Shadow War: A Conversation with Suleiman Abdulbaqi, Head of Internal Security
Abdulbaqi stands at the center of a province struggling to redefine authority, loyalty, and security after the fall of the Assad regime.
Suwayda’s Balance Between the State and Separatism
Laith al-Balous, a prominent Druze figure from Suwayda, has played a role in the political and military landscape of Suwayda since 2011.
Suwayda Report Flags War Crimes by ‘All Sides’ in 2025 Clashes
A new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report says Syrian government forces and local Bedouin and Druze armed groups committed serious violations…
Suwayda Crisis Continues as Hijri Pushes Separatist Agenda
Tensions in Syria’s southern province of Suwayda have increased following Israeli-backed Druze spiritual leader Hikmat al-Hijri issuing of…
Suwayda’s Governor Details Worsening Conditions and Communication Deadlock
In a closed meeting with journalists on October 8, Governor Mustafa al-Bakour blamed armed groups and criminal networks for obstructing…
Abdulbaqi Appointed to Lead Suwayda Security File
The Syrian Ministry of Interior appointed Sheikh Suleiman Abdulbaqi, leader of the Free Jabal al-Arab Gathering, to oversee the security…
Israeli-Backed Druze Militias Raise Fears of Further Sectarian Divide
A new armed alliance announced in Syria’s southern Suwayda province is raising alarms over rising separatist and sectarian currents in the…
Secessionist Pressure Deepens Humanitarian Strain in Suwayda
Officials warned Friday, August 22, that escalating actions linked to outlawed groups are worsening conditions for residents in Suwayda…