Strengthened Sweida Peace Agreements Secures Backing from Turkey, Jordan, and the United States
In a significant development, Syria, Jordan, and the United States have jointly announced a seven-step roadmap aimed at stabilising the Sweida province, following a violent crisis that erupted on the 13th of July.
The crisis, which resulted in the loss of at least 169 lives according to reports from the Syrian Network for Human Rights, was triggered by clashes between Bedouin Arab tribes and Druze armed groups. The clashes escalated into deadly confrontations with Syrian security forces.
Jordan's Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, affirmed that the agreement adheres to Syria's unity and stability, while emphasising the crucial importance of Sweida's stabilisation for Jordan's own security and stability. The U.S. envoy, Tom Barrack, acknowledged that the peace process in Sweida will face numerous challenges, but emphasised the need for building confidence, a slow and fragile task, with setbacks likely along the way.
Security forces under Syria's Interior Ministry will be stationed along the Sweida-Damascus road, while civilian fighters are to withdraw from the area. Trained police will operate under the Amman Agreement framework, and legal proceedings will be initiated against those who violated civilian rights and property. All individuals responsible for attacks on civilians and property will be held accountable.
The key components of the roadmap include uninterrupted humanitarian and medical aid, restoration of essential services, deployment of local security forces, compensation for those affected, facilitation of displaced persons' return, clarification of the fate of the missing, and the launch of a comprehensive reconciliation process.
The Syrian government has pledged to invite an International Independent Investigation Commission to probe the events and ensure justice. Plans to rebuild damaged villages with contributions from Amman and Washington are also part of the roadmap. Damascus, with Jordan and U.S. backing, will continue humanitarian and medical deliveries through the United Nations and international partners.
Besides Turkey and the involved countries, Russia and Iran are also involved in the negotiations over the seven-step peace plan for the Sweida province in Syria. Turkey has welcomed the roadmap, aiming to preserve calm, ensure stability, and prevent renewed conflict in Sweida.
A ceasefire has been in place since the 19th of July in Sweida. The roadmap was announced by Syria, Jordan, and the United States in Damascus. The Syrian government's pledge to invite an International Independent Investigation Commission and the plans for rebuilding damaged villages, among other components of the roadmap, are crucial steps towards achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.
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