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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has urgently called for an end to the bloodshed in Suweida, Syria, where violence has reached alarming levels. In a statement dated this Friday, Türk emphasized the need to build a new Syria that ensures dignity and equity for all its inhabitants, without distinction.
The UN Human Rights Office has documented a series of abuses in this southwest Syrian region, including extrajudicial executions, kidnappings, and property destruction. The situation has led to a massive exodus of residents, particularly among the Druze population, which has been especially affected by these events.
Türk expressed his deep concern for the fear that many Syrians have for their lives, highlighting that security forces must act to protect rather than promote fear. Additionally, he raised alarms about reports of civilian casualties resulting from Israeli airstrikes in the area, emphasizing that such attacks must cease.
The High Commissioner also called for an independent investigation to ensure that those who commit human rights violations do not hold positions in the Syrian state’s security structures. This process is considered essential for restoring public trust and facilitating an effective transition toward a more stable future for the country.
Since July 12, hundreds of people have lost their lives due to violence in Suweida. The spokesperson for the Human Rights Office, Ravina Shamdasani, documented an incident on July 15 in which at least 13 people were killed during an attack on a family gathering.
During a meeting of the UN Security Council, the suffering of civilians, religious figures, and detainees was highlighted, many of whom have been victims of extrajudicial executions. Approximately 2,000 families have been displaced by the recent fighting in the region, adding greater complexity to an already precarious humanitarian situation.
Shamdasani noted the difficulty in obtaining accurate death toll figures, in addition to the growing misinformation surrounding the crisis. Despite the Human Rights Office’s efforts to validate information through testimonies and videos, the circulation of false news exacerbated the existing tensions.
The humanitarian crisis in the region is dire, with hospitals on the brink of collapse due to the high number of injured. The World Health Organization has sent trauma kits, although many have yet to reach those in most need due to access limitations. In this context, UNHCR has urged the conflicting parties to ensure the safety of humanitarian facilities and their personnel, underscoring the importance of adhering to international humanitarian law amid this violent conflict.
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