Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa on Suwayda Ceasefire: We Are Grateful to the Bedouin Tribes for Their 'Heroic Actions' against Druze 'Outlaw Groups,' but Maintaining Security Is the Responsibility of
He effectively blamed the Druze in Suwayda, which he referred to as 'outlaw groups,' for the attacks against them. Al‑-Sharaa praised the Bedouin tribes as a 'symbol of lofty values and principles' who defend the oppressed. He said their actions were motivated by threats from the Druze but emphasized that, despite understanding these motives, such actions cannot replace the government's role. Only the government, he stressed, must carry out this responsibility.
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