Damascus, SANA- Defense Ministry has confirmed Monday the institutional vacuum that accompanied with the outbreak of clashes in Sweida Governorate has worsened the state of chaos, in addition to the inability of official security or military institutions to intervene, which hindered the efforts exerted to calming down the situation there.
The ministry told SANA in a statement Monday regarding the events taking place in Sweida province: “We have followed with deep sadness and concern the bloody developments Sweida province has witnessed over the past two days, which left more than 30 deaths and nearly 100 injuries in a number of neighborhoods and towns”.
The statement added “In coordination with Interior Ministry, we have deployed specialized military units to the affected areas, providing safe passages for civilians”, affirming the security forces commitment to protecting civilians in accordance with the law
The ministry called on all parties in Sweida to cooperate with its forces and Internal Security Forces in order to achieve security and stability in Sweida which is a common responsibility between the state and its citizens, stressing the full readiness to support any initiative aimed at strengthening civil peace.
Rafah al-Allouni/ Manar Salameh
