Turkey embraces Sweida's plan for resolving ethnic strife
The southern province of Syria, Sweida, has been the focus of a new roadmap aimed at securing stability and preventing renewed conflict. Announced on September 17, the joint plan has been unveiled by Syria, Jordan, and the United States.
The roadmap stipulates several key measures to bring peace to Sweida, where Druze groups and tribes reside. It involves holding accountable those who attacked civilians, compensating the affected people, and launching a process of internal reconciliation. The roadmap also includes provisions for prosecuting instigators of violence.
The conflict in Sweida, which has resulted in hundreds of deaths since mid-July, rapidly escalated, drawing in government forces and tribal fighters from other parts of Syria. The week of bloodshed in the Druze-majority Sweida province began on July 13 with clashes between Druze fighters and Sunni Bedouin.
Israel has also been involved, carrying out air strikes on government targets, stating it was acting to defend the Druze minority and enforce the demilitarization of south Syria.
The roadmap includes plans to provide aid and restore services in Sweida, as well as efforts to uncover the fates of missing persons. The U.S. envoy, Tom Barrack, called the steps 'historic'.
The Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shaibani, has announced that the roadmap is backed by Jordan and the United States. A 'joint Syrian-Jordanian-American mechanism' will ensure the implementation of the plan, according to Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. The Turkish Foreign Ministry has welcomed the roadmap, stating that Turkey will continue to support efforts that promote peace, security, and stability for all components of Syria.
The objective of the roadmap is to prevent the repetition of clashes between rival groups and to ensure stability in Sweida. The roadmap also includes efforts to prevent the repetition of clashes between rival groups.
The deployment of security forces in Sweida is another crucial aspect of the roadmap. The details of this deployment are yet to be disclosed, but it is expected to play a significant role in maintaining peace in the region.
In conclusion, the new roadmap for Sweida presents a significant step towards peace and stability in the conflict-ridden region. The involvement of international players, including the United States and Jordan, as well as regional players like Turkey, underscores the global commitment to resolving the conflict resolution in Syria. The roadmap, if implemented effectively, could mark a turning point in the long-running Syrian conflict.
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