Mazloum Abdi Urges End to Bloodshed in Syria’s Suwayda, Calls for Dialogue and Protection of Civilians
In a statement released on the social media platform X, Abdi responded to appeals from residents of Suwayda, where violent clashes between Druze and Sunni Bedouin tribes have erupted since Sunday.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Mazloum Abdi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has called for an immediate halt to the violence in Syria’s southern Suwayda province, urging protection for civilians and a constitutional resolution to the conflict.
In a statement released on the social media platform X, Abdi responded to appeals from residents of Suwayda, where violent clashes between Druze and Sunni Bedouin tribes have erupted since Sunday.
“We receive appeals from our people in Suwayda to secure safe passages for civilians and to stop the attacks targeting them,” Abdi stated. “Killing women and children and attacking religious symbols is a crime against humanity and the values of Syrians.”
He emphasized that Syria's future must be built on reconciliation, not retribution: “After 14 years of war, it is time to stop the bloodshed, for Syria will not rise through revenge, but through dialogue and reason.”
The SDF commander also stressed the national importance of the Druze community's plight, noting, “The cause of our Druze people is a national issue, and its solution must be constitutional and through resorting to dialogue.”
Suwayda province, home to roughly 700,000 members of the Druze religious minority, has witnessed intensified fighting in recent days. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that at least 300 people have been killed so far, including Druze, Bedouins, and government forces, with the majority of casualties being civilians.
The renewed violence has sparked growing concern among local and international actors, as calls for a peaceful, inclusive resolution continue to mount.
