Syrian politician Wadephul openly criticizes the brutal attacks against the Druze population in Syria and demands an immediate, long-term halt to all violent actions.
In the troubled region of Syria, the Druze community in the province of Suwaida has been facing a surge in violence and civilian casualties. Between July 12 and 16, 2025, a series of escalating sectarian clashes and Israeli air raids have resulted in a high number of casualties, leaving hundreds dead or wounded, including Druze fighters, security forces, and civilians from both Druze and Bedouin communities.
The humanitarian situation in Suwaida is dire, with severe disruptions to supply routes, road closures, and restricted access to aid delivery. Trauma care supplies have been sent to Daraa, but Sweida remains inaccessible to aid organizations.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has strongly condemned the attacks on the Druze minority in Syria. He stated that all parties must adhere to the agreement and halt the fighting, emphasising the need for an immediate ceasefire. The ceasefire, agreed upon on Wednesday evening, was described by Wadephul as "good news."
Israel launched air strikes against Syria, allegedly to protect the Druze community, but these strikes have violated Syria's sovereignty and further destabilized the region. Wadephul did not address the issue of Israeli air strikes in his statements.
Wadephul also called on the Syrian transitional government to protect its citizens "regardless of confession or ethnicity" from violence. He warned that Syria must not become a playing field for regional tensions, urging all domestic and foreign actors to refrain from anything that could threaten Syria's stability and the transition process.
The United Nations (UN) has stressed the importance of strict adherence to the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement to prevent further military escalation on the Golan front. They also called for transparent investigations into any alleged abuses aligned with international standards and an inclusive, Syrian-led political reconciliation process that involves all segments of Syria's diverse society.
The UN emphasized that only through genuine reconciliation and political dialogue can security and stability return to Druze areas in Sweida and Syria as a whole. This approach aims to promote accountability, national healing, and pave the way for Syria’s recovery and peaceful future.
Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December, concerns about the rights and security of minorities in Syria have increased. The UN's call for a comprehensive political solution to end the violence in Syria is more crucial than ever.
The European Union is committed to the following: urging all domestic and foreign actors to refrain from actions that could threaten Syria's stability and the transition process, and supporting the United Nations' call for an inclusive, Syrian-led political reconciliation process that involves all segments of Syria's diverse society, including the Druze minority, as a means to promote accountability, national healing, and pave the way for Syria’s recovery and peaceful future. Additionally, the European Union is pertinent to the general news and politics regarding war-and-conflicts, as demonstrated by the current escalating violence in Syria that necessitates a humanitarian response.
