Drusen under pressure: Syria threatens to show new bloodshed!

Drusen under pressure: Syria threatens to show new bloodshed!

Dscharamana, Syrien - In Syria, the situation for the Drusian minority is coming to a head. In the last few days there have been violent clashes between Sunni militias and drusian armed in the area of ​​Damascus. According to reports, more than 100 people killed , which makes the alarmed voices louder.

A safety agreement between the Syrian government and local militias was closed in Jharamana, a suburb of Damascus. The Drusen, a religious minority, which emerged from Shiite Islam in the 11th century, are based in Syria, Israel, Jordan and Lebanon. In Israel you enjoy a special status, as many druses voluntarily serve in the army and are considered allies. In Syria, however, they have to face an increasingly enemy environment.

Violence and allegations of genocide

HIKMAT al-Hidschri, the leader of the Drusian minority, describes the current wave of violence as "genocide" and calls for international intervention. He spoke of a "massacre" and emphasizes the urgency of the situation triggered by an audio recording in which insulting statements were made about the prophet Mohammed. The clip, which is attributed to a drusian clergyman, led to violent reactions and increased attacks on the Druze

In the southern suburbs of Damascus, several Drusian fighters were also killed. Nine of the victims were immediately shot while some corpses were burned. Observers see these attacks a direct threat to the security of the Drusian community and warn of the risk of further escalations, especially since many armed groups in Syria are increasingly acting independently.

international reactions and Syrian security forces

The new Syrian government under temporary president Ahmed al-Sharaa presents great challenges because it tries to achieve stability in a country defeated by civil wars. At the same time, ethnic and religious minorities, including the Drusen, have reinforced their demands for autonomy and protection because they only give the new government to a limited extent.

The situation remains tense and it is unlikely that the conflicts will be will abandon in the foreseeable future. The Drusen demonstrated on April 30 in the Golan heights to express their solidarity with the Syrian community. However, developments in Syria throw a shadow on the future of this religious minority, which has long been protected by the Syrian government.

The escalation of violence shows the fragility of the Syrian society and presents the international community to the question of whether and how to protect the drusen. In this complex location you need more support and attention.