Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, a Syrian Druze spiritual leader, accused the government of a “genocidal attack” on his community following sectarian clashes that resulted in 101 deaths, primarily between Druze and Sunni Syrians. He condemned the Damascus government, calling for immediate international intervention and expressing distrust in its ability to protect its citizens, particularly after violence erupted due to a controversial recording involving a Druze man. The Syrian government has since deployed security forces to restore order while facing criticism over foreign intervention calls and ongoing sectarian tensions amid the recent rise of Islamist factions.
