The spokesperson for Syria’s Ministry of Interior, Nour al-Din al-Baba, has denied accusations that the Syrian government has imposed a siege on the southern province of Suwayda, dismissing the claims as “utter lies and misinformation.”
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, July 30, al-Baba asserted that the government had opened humanitarian corridors to allow aid to reach civilians, in cooperation with both local and international organizations.
He also said authorities facilitated the temporary exit of residents from areas controlled by what he referred to as “outlaws.” He accused these groups of exploiting the humanitarian crisis to increase pressure on civilians and sustain their illicit activities—chief among them arms and drug trafficking, particularly Captagon, which he described as their primary source of funding.
Al-Baba argued that the claims of a “siege” were part of a “propaganda campaign” aimed at opening illegal crossings inside and outside Syria, with the goal of reviving the illicit trade. He said the return of legitimate state institutions and the enforcement of the rule of law in Suwayda threaten these groups’ existence and cut off their financial lifelines.
Syrian Red Crescent Continues Aid Convoys
In related developments, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent announced on Tuesday, July 29, that it had dispatched its fourth humanitarian aid convoy to Suwayda. The shipment included 40 tons of flour, medical supplies and equipment, and 27,000 liters of fuel to keep bakeries, hospitals, and water stations operational.
The convoy also carried 2,000 food and hygiene kits, along with 10,000 bottles of water. The relief effort was supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the German Red Cross, UNICEF, and Syria’s Ministry of Health.
Rising Violence in Suwayda Amid Intercommunal Clashes
These developments come amid a surge in violence across Suwayda this July, triggered by armed clashes between local Druze factions and Bedouin tribal fighters following a kidnapping incident.
The clashes escalated after reports of violations against Druze civilians, prompting local factions to respond. Syria’s Interior and Defense Ministries intervened during this period, which also saw Israeli airstrikes on government convoys and military sites in Damascus on July 16. These strikes reportedly prompted government troop withdrawals, followed by retaliatory attacks on Bedouin-inhabited areas, leading to the involvement of tribes from neighboring provinces.
The province witnessed fierce confrontations between tribal groups and factions loyal to Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, the spiritual leader of the Druze community, most notably the “Military Council in Suwayda.” The conflict culminated in a ceasefire brokered under international auspices and enforced by Syria’s internal security forces.
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