Syrian Druze Leader Decries Genocidal Campaign

Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri condemned a “genocidal” attack on Druze. The two-day clashes killed 102.
The violence targeted Syria’s Druze minority near Damascus. It deepens the country’s sectarian strife.
Supporters demand Druze safety, but critics warn of broader conflict. Syria’s stability hangs in balance.

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Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri condemned a “genocidal campaign” against his community after sectarian clashes killed 102 people over two days. The violence highlights Syria’s deepening sectarian divides. The Druze face ongoing threats in the region. The clashes underscore the country’s fragile stability.

Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri spoke out strongly. He labeled the violence as genocidal.

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Clashes lasted two days near Damascus. A total of 102 people were killed.

The Druze are a religious minority. They have faced persecution for decades.

Syria’s civil war began in 2011. Sectarian tensions remain a core issue.

Some support the Druze’s call for protection. Others fear further regional unrest.

The violence targeted Druze communities. It threatens to escalate local conflicts.

Syria’s government has not responded. The Druze seek international attention.

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