Syria vows accountability over human rights abuses in Sweida

Damascus, July 16 The Syrian interim authorities on Wednesday strongly condemned recent human rights violations reportedly committed in the southern province of Sweida, pledging to hold those responsible accountable.

In a statement, the interim government expressed "deep concern" over "distressing violations" reported in some areas of Sweida in recent days, describing such acts as "criminal and unlawful."

The statement followed a report from the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), which accused defence and interior forces of committing serious abuses during recent clashes that have been raging since Sunday in Sweida.

Syria's interim government said it is "fully committed" to investigating all such incidents and will ensure that those responsible are held to account under national law.

The statement also reaffirmed the government's "respect for the Druze community," calling its members "an integral part of Syria's national identity who have long exemplified patriotism, courage, and sacrifice."