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Syria promises to punish those who committed abuses in Sweida

Syria promises to punish those who committed abuses in Sweida

LBCI16-07-2025
The Syrian presidency vowed to punish those who committed violations against Druze-majority Sweida's residents, as government forces were accused of summary executions and other abuses by right groups, witnesses, and local factions.
In a statement, the presidency said they "strongly condemn these heinous acts and affirm our full commitment to investigating all related incidents and punishing all those proven to be involved."
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