New Developments in Sweida's Relations with Damascus Government
April 6, 2025, 12:37 pm

New Developments in Sweida's Relations with Damascus Government

تطورات جديدة على خط السويداء مع حكومة دمشق

In a significant step reflecting the evolving relationship between the new Syrian administration and the Druze-majority province of Sweida, Mustafa al-Bakur, the governor of Sweida and a representative of the Damascus government, visited the three spiritual leaders of the Druze community, Hikmat al-Hajri, Hamoud al-Hanawi, and Yusuf Jarbou’a, to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

According to the Sweida Media Center, Sheikh Hikmat al-Hajri expressed his trust in Governor Dr. Mustafa al-Bakur during the reception, considering him a vital link between the local residents and the government in Damascus. He emphasized the importance of empowering youth and providing them with suitable opportunities, urging everyone to support them, especially those with high academic qualifications, asserting that this represents a positive vision for the nation’s future.

Photos of al-Bakur’s visit alongside his accompanying delegation to meet with the spiritual leaders circulated on social media platforms, reflecting the community's engagement with this visit.

Suwayda Governor Dr. Mustafa Al-Bakour meets with Suwayda sheikhs where he visited Qanawat House and met with Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri. He then visited Suwayda city and met with Sheikh Youssef Jarbou, then visited Sahwat Al-Balata House and met with Sheikh Hamoud Al-Hanawi. This was within the framework of congratulating them on Eid Al-Fitr.

📌Suwayda Media Center quoted Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri as saying: "We trust Dr. Mustafa Al-Bakour, he is the link between us and the government in Damascus."

This visit comes after a series of varied statements following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad's regime, where disagreements over the integration of Sweida Province into the state have taken center stage in discussions, with efforts underway to find a formula that satisfies both parties.

The province of Sweida in southern Syria remains a part of the complex Syrian landscape, with deeply intertwined issues that range from its sensitive geographical location to its sectarian uniqueness as a predominantly Druze province with a Christian minority.

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