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Supreme Druze Council Alleges Genocide in Syria Conflict

10/30/2025

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The Supreme Druze Religious Council submitted evidence to the United Nations, alleging genocide and systematic attacks against the Druze population in Sweida, Syria.
The council alleges that jihadist groups have targeted the Druze community with terror attacks.
The situation escalated after deadly clashes involving Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes, and government forces in the predominantly Druze city on July 25, 2025.

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The Supreme Druze Religious Council submitted evidence to the United Nations, alleging genocide and systematic attacks against the Druze population in Sweida, Syria.
The council alleges that jihadist groups have targeted the Druze community with terror attacks.
The situation escalated after deadly clashes involving Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes, and government forces in the predominantly Druze city on July 25, 2025.