The Syrian Ministry of Justice has formed a committee to investigate the recent events in Suwayda, according to Resolution No. “1287” was issued, Thursday, July 31.
The ministry outlined the committee’s tasks, which include uncovering the circumstances and context that led to the events, investigating the assaults and violations that citizens were subjected to, and referring those proven to have participated in these assaults and violations to the judiciary.
The committee’s formation is based on directives from the Presidency of the Republic, emphasizing the commitment to uncover the truth and ensure swift accountability, in alignment with national interest requirements.
The committee is composed of:
Judge Hatem al-Naasan
Judge Hassan Muhammad al-Hamwi
Judge Maysoon Hamoud al-Taweel
Judge Jamal al-Ashqar
Brigadier General Mohieddine Harmoush
Lawyer Tariq al-Kurdi
Lawyer Ammar Ezz al-Din
The committee is to submit periodic reports on its findings, with the final report due within no more than three months from the date of its formation. It may consult experts, specialists, and relevant authorities as necessary, according to the resolution.
The Minister of Justice, Mazhar al-Wais, stated that the decision to form the committee stems from the Syrian state’s commitment to all its citizens and comes under the guidance of the transitional president, Ahmad al-Sharaa.
The minister emphasized the urgency of uncovering the truth, ensuring accountability, and strengthening the role of the Public Prosecution in fulfilling its responsibilities regarding the recent events in Suwayda Governorate.
He pointed out that the committee includes legal and judicial experts who will investigate the circumstances of the recent events and refer those involved to the judiciary, aiming to safeguard citizens’ rights, reinforce justice, and protect national unity and civil peace.
Promise of Accountability
On July 22, the Ministries of Interior and Defense vowed to hold accountable those responsible for carrying out summary executions in Suwayda following the violent events the governorate witnessed.
In a statement at the time, the Ministry of Interior condemned circulating footage showing field executions carried out by individuals it described as “unidentified.”
It considered these acts to be “serious crimes punishable by the harshest penalties under the law.”
The ministry confirmed that relevant authorities had launched an urgent investigation to identify those involved in the executions and work on pursuing and arresting them.
For its part, the Ministry of Defense said it had followed reports of “shocking and severe” violations committed by a group it described as unknown, wearing military uniforms.
The ministry added that it had formed a committee to follow up on the violations that occurred in Suwayda, investigate the affiliation and background of the individuals involved, and noted that it had issued instructions banning any of its affiliated formations from entering the military operations zone.
It pledged to impose “the harshest penalties” on individuals responsible for the violations in Suwayda city, once identified, even if they were affiliated with defense formations, under the direct supervision of the minister, Murhaf Abu Qasra.
What Happened?
Footage circulated by activists shows summary executions of unarmed individuals by persons suspected to belong to the military or internal security apparatus.
The bloodshed in Suwayda began with mutual abductions between local factions loyal to Hikmat al-Hijri, the spiritual leader of the Druze community, and Bedouin tribes.
On July 14, forces from the Ministries of Interior and Defense entered the area to quell the conflict, but they were met with resistance from the factions after reports of violations by government forces emerged.
Israel intervened in the conflict, which led to the withdrawal of government forces and the handover of the security file to local factions, who also committed violations against Bedouin families.
According to the latest statistics from the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR), at least 814 Syrians, including 34 women, 20 children, six medical personnel, and two media workers, have been killed in Suwayda Governorate since tensions began on July 13.
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