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Al Manar
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Clashes Erupt in Syria's Jaramana, Leaving Several Dead and Injured
At least three people were killed and eight others wounded in violent clashes that broke out early Tuesday in the city of Jaramana, located in the Damascus countryside. The fighting erupted between armed residents from Eastern Ghouta and Druze gunmen. Videos circulated on social media captured scenes of intense exchanges of fire using light and medium weapons, with heavy gunfire clearly audible. According to Syrian sources, large military reinforcements were deployed to Jaramana and engaged in confrontations with Druze gunmen on the city's outskirts, particularly near the Al-Naseem checkpoint. The outbreak of violence followed heightened sectarian tensions triggered by the circulation of an audio recording attributed to a Druze religious figure, which allegedly contained derogatory remarks about Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). The situation escalated further following earlier student clashes in Homs between individuals from Sweida and other areas. In response, security forces arrested two students from Sweida, deepening the community's sense of grievance. Amid the mounting tensions, the Druze-affiliated Syrian Brigade Party declared a state of general mobilization among its members, urging readiness to protect civilian and residential areas in Sweida province. The party blamed the 'Ahmad Al-Sharaa government' for remaining silent in the face of threats and suspicious activities observed around Jaramana in recent hours. The spiritual authority of the Druze Muslim community in Jaramana issued a statement condemning the offensive remarks attributed to the audio clip, describing it as a fabricated attempt to incite strife and division. The statement rejected the armed attack targeting Jaramana, noting that most of the casualties were members of the General Security Directorate, all of whom were residents of the city. The Druze religious leadership stressed that 'protecting the lives, dignity, and property of citizens is the bare minimum duty of the state and its security apparatus.' It also called on official authorities to publicly clarify the details of the incident.
Roya News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Four dead as security forces, Druze fighters clash near Damascus: monitor
A monitor of Syria's conflict said Tuesday that at least four Druze fighters were killed in overnight clashes with security forces after they stormed a Damascus suburb. "Heavy clashes erupted in Jaramana after security forces and affiliated gunmen stormed" areas of the mostly Druze and Christian suburb, after "the circulation of an audio recording, attributed to a Druze citizen, containing religious insults", said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) monitor, adding that at least four Druze fighters were killed. A Jaramana resident told AFP they heard gunfire and shelling during the clashes, which lasted around half an hour. The Spiritual Council of the Druze Muslim community in Jaramana strongly condemned a recent audio recording circulating online that allegedly insulted the Prophet Muhammad, calling it "fabricated" and part of a broader plot to incite sectarian strife and destabilize social peace. In an official statement, the council also denounced the armed attack that targeted the city, noting that most of those injured or killed were local residents and members of the General Security Directorate. The council reaffirmed its commitment to unity and rejected all forms of incitement and division, urging authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly and hold all those involved accountable to preserve civil peace and the city's security. Separately, Syria's Ministry of Interior said it has been closely following the viral audio recording that contains offensive remarks against the Prophet Muhammad. In a statement, the ministry said relevant authorities launched a comprehensive investigation, and preliminary findings indicate that the individual accused has not yet been conclusively linked to the recording. The ministry affirmed that efforts are ongoing to identify the speaker and bring them to justice in accordance with national laws. It also expressed appreciation to citizens for their sincere emotions and religious devotion, emphasizing the importance of maintaining public order and avoiding any individual or collective actions that could compromise public safety or property.
