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QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) <\/strong>\u2013 The National Guard Forces in Suwayda said on Wednesday that the deaths of two detainees held in its facilities \u2014 Sheikh Maher Falhout and Sheikh Raed al-Matni \u2014 were not connected to the conditions of their detention, according to an official statement published by the force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two men were transferred separately on Tuesday to Suwayda National Hospital, two days after their arrest by the National Guard in the southern Syrian governorate. Their deaths prompted widespread local discussion and calls for clarification from their families and notables in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In its statement, the National Guard said that \u201cforensic medical reports proved that the first death resulted from taking a large dose of his medication prescribed for high blood pressure, while the second occurred due to a heart attack, and their deaths have no relation to the circumstances of detention.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The force added that it had initiated internal measures after reports surfaced of mistreatment involving one of the detainees. \u201cRegarding the abuse against one of those involved, the leadership of the National Guard affirms that it operates in accordance with laws and regulations,\u201d the statement read. It added that \u201cthe two members involved in the incident have been detained, and firm measures will be taken against them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Guard also accused groups affiliated with the Syrian government of attempting to recruit local residents for intelligence purposes. At the beginning of its statement, it said that \u201cgroups belonging to the Syrian government recently recruited a number of agents inside [Suwayda], in exchange for personal gains and money.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the statement, arrests in recent days were conducted based on \u201cconfirmed information,\u201d and subsequent investigations \u201csupported by documented confessions and evidence showed that the Damascus government, through direct meetings and digital communication, worked to form the initial nucleus of these agents to expand recruitment later.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Atoun Jan<\/strong>

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