Ministry of Defense Honors a "Tribal Leader" implicated in Sweida Massacres

Video recordings published by the Ministry of Defense pages revealed that the 60th Division of the transitional government forces honored Abu Saif al-Islam al-Hadeedi al-Hashemi, nicknamed "Abu Adhab Abu al-Duhur," just weeks after he appeared in a video announcing the occupation of the village of al-Matuna, north of Sweida, in the name of the "Tribal Forces."

The video, posted by "Abu Adhab" on July 19, confirms the tribal forces' control of the village. He identified himself as their official spokesperson, vowing to continue the operations. During this campaign, he personally oversaw the displacement of residents and the looting and burning of homes in the villages of al-Lawa, violations documented by local human rights organizations.

Although the transitional government has consistently evaded responsibility since the outbreak of the events, describing the situation as a "local dispute between the Druze and the tribes" and claiming that it is acting as a mediator, the Ministry of Defense's honoring of the tribal leader proves otherwise. It shows that these forces were operating under the direct supervision of the army and the General Security.

It is noteworthy that this honoring came just days after statements by the head of the transitional government, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in New York, where he pledged before the General Assembly to hold those responsible for the Sweida massacres accountable. However, recent footage paints a different picture, revealing that the government is not content with covering up crimes but is also honoring their perpetrators, in stark contrast to its external rhetoric and internal practices.

ANHA