UN: No Syria Probe into Sweida Clashes
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UN Inquiry Finds No Syrian Probe into Sweida Sectarian Violence: A United Nations investigation has revealed no signs of Syria investigating its forces role in the deadly sectarian clashes in Sweida province last summer, which resulted in over one thousand seven hundred deaths, predominantly from the Druze minority. The violence erupted between Druze armed groups and local Bedouin clans, with government forces siding heavily with the Bedouins, leading to targeted attacks on both communities. The clashes caused immense suffering, with widespread looting, burning of Druze villages and religious sites, and retaliatory strikes on Bedouin civilians. The report, based on interviews with over four hundred survivors and witnesses, and visits to government-held areas and local Druze factions, criticizes security leaders for allowing the attacks and calls for their removal. Despite Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaas promise of probes into all sides, human rights groups report a lack of real accountability. The events remain a significant obstacle to stabilizing the country.
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