Second Druze leader renews support for protests in Syria’s Suwayda

SUWAYDA, Syria (North Press) – The second Druze religious leader, Sheikh al-Aql Hamoud al-Hanawi, renewed on Sunday his support for the protests in Suwayda Governorate, southern Syria, that have been ongoing for over a month.

A source told North Press correspondent, “The second Sheikh al-Aql received delegations from various villages and cities of Suwayda.”

Since Aug. 17, popular protests have been ongoing in southern Syria, demanding al-Assad to leave and implement UN Res. 2254 with a determination to continue until the demands are met.

He added that the Sheikh al-Aql renewed his support for the protests and described the demands as rightful.

The Sheikh stressed the continuation of the peaceful protests until the demands of the protestor are achieved.

By Muhammad al-Qadi