Syrian Foreign Ministry details plan to address Suwayda tensions
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a detailed statement on Tuesday evening outlining a six-step roadmap, backed by Jordan and the United States, aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in Suwayda Governorate.
Earlier in the day, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani announced that the plan had been finalized in coordination with Amman and Washington. The ministry confirmed that the three countries had agreed to cooperate “within full respect for Syrian sovereignty” in addressing the unrest that has shaken the southern province.
According to the statement, the first step calls for the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria to conduct an urgent investigation into recent incidents in Suwayda. The Syrian government pledged to hold accountable all perpetrators of violations under national law.
The plan also includes the continuation of humanitarian and medical aid deliveries to the province, with Jordan and the US expected to mobilize international donor support to secure sufficient funding. Damascus committed to restoring essential services across Suwayda.
As part of the roadmap, trained Interior Ministry forces will be deployed along the Suwayda–Damascus road to ensure safe civilian and commercial movement. The statement further noted that all armed civilian groups will be withdrawn from the province’s administrative borders, with qualified police units replacing them. These measures, it said, were in line with the Amman Agreement.
The roadmap also emphasizes reconciliation and social cohesion. Jordan, in coordination with Damascus, will invite delegations representing Suwayda’s diverse communities—including Druze, Christians, Sunnis, and tribal leaders—for dialogue sessions aimed at fostering unity.
The government pledged to advance a “national narrative” that promotes equality, pluralism, and rule of law while accelerating legislation to curb hate speech. Local police units, composed of all components of Suwayda society, will be established under Interior Ministry oversight and led by a figure from the province.
The statement highlighted additional steps, including the removal of external influence in Suwayda, reaffirmation of Syria’s territorial integrity, and security understandings between Damascus and Washington regarding Israel’s concerns in southern Syria, with Jordan’s support.
Finally, the three countries will set up a monitoring mechanism to oversee the implementation of the roadmap, ensuring compliance while upholding Syrian sovereignty.