The killing of 4 in Sweida has renewed concerns over security conditions in southern Syria, after a shooting incident left four civilians dead and another seriously wounded.
\nSyrian authorities announced the arrest of an internal security officer suspected of involvement in the incident.
\nAn official investigation has been launched to determine responsibility and clarify the circumstances of the shooting.<\/p>\n
According to Syria\u2019s Interior Ministry, the shooting occurred in the village of Metouna in the countryside of Sweida province.
\nThe head of internal security in Sweida, Hossam al\u2011Tahan, described the incident as a serious crime targeting five local residents.
\nFour of the victims were killed at the scene, while a fifth sustained critical injuries.<\/p>\n
Al\u2011Tahan said preliminary investigations, conducted in cooperation with one of the survivors, indicated that one of the suspects is an officer affiliated with the Internal Security Directorate in the area.
\nHe confirmed that the officer was immediately arrested and referred for investigation to complete legal procedures.
\nThe official stressed that any violation against civilians is unacceptable and that accountability will apply regardless of affiliation.<\/p>\n
Earlier, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the victims were shot while working in olive harvesting in Metouna village.
\nThe Observatory said the group had obtained prior approval from internal security forces to access agricultural land in the area.
\nIt added that the village is located in northern Sweida countryside and is under government control.<\/p>\n
Sweida province, a stronghold of Syria\u2019s Druze minority, has experienced ongoing instability in recent months.
\nStarting on July 13, clashes erupted between Druze armed groups and Bedouin fighters, later escalating after the intervention of government forces and allied tribal fighters.
\nA ceasefire took effect on July 20, but tensions have remained high and access to the province has been difficult.<\/p>\n
Local residents have accused the government of imposing a siege on Sweida, an allegation denied by Damascus.
\nHumanitarian aid convoys have entered the province since the ceasefire, according to official statements.
\nThe Syrian Observatory reported that more than 185,000 people from over 30 villages remain displaced, sheltering in schools in Sweida city or other locations converted into temporary shelters.<\/p>\n
The killing of 4 in Sweida highlights the fragile security situation in the province despite ceasefire agreements. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and have pledged accountability to prevent similar incidents in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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