Secretary-General of Development and Peace Alliance: Sweida reflects Syria’s political deadlock

Speaking to ANHA Agency, Khaled Jammoul, Secretary-General of the National Alliance for Development and Peace, blamed Syria’s interim government for the political, economic, and social deadlock affecting the country. He said the events witnessed in Sweida and other regions have further complicated the political landscape and pushed people toward insisting on the right to self-determination.

In an interview with ANHA Agency on the situation in Sweida and Syria in general, Jammoul said:

“The party that should be questioned and blamed for the political deadlock is this government, which has disregarded all international conventions and norms and went even further by attacking Sweida and many areas on the Syrian coast and in northern Syria.”

He added that the attack on Sweida “has contributed to further confusion and placed political decision-making in uncertainty, making discussions about political solutions ineffective at this stage.”

Jammoul stressed that “Sweida seeks independence in its decision-making and the right to self-determination,” noting that achieving this “would open the door to many solutions at both the local and regional levels.”

He continued: “Sweida will certainly have its own policy while remaining connected to its surroundings. It sees the only solution as having independent decision-making and determining its own future.”

On security and stability, Jammoul emphasized the need to adhere to local and international laws and conventions, and that specialists should be responsible for legislation and decision-making, which could lead to policies that reflect realities on the Syrian street.

On the economic situation, Jammoul said that Sweida and other Syrian provinces are experiencing a very difficult economic phase due to what he described as arbitrary decisions, noting that the crisis affects all aspects of life, not only living conditions.

Concerning services, he argued that the electricity, telecommunications, water, and living crises are “completely manufactured” by the government and are intended to escalate tensions. He stressed that solutions are available if the responsible authorities genuinely seek to address citizens’ rights and overcome these obstacles.

Jammoul also said that Sweida has always taken the lead in bringing different groups closer together and has consistently proposed reconciliation initiatives. He noted that the National Alliance for Development and Peace has played a major role in this effort, but added:

“We have made our decision and determined our destiny: to have our own decision-making power and right to self-determination. We will prove to the international and regional community that we are capable of reconciliation and of living in a truly democratic atmosphere.”

On poverty, unemployment, and migration, Jammoul said that many economic theories, if properly and fairly implemented, could solve many of the current crises. He added that Syria possesses strong foundations for economic recovery if genuine political will exists within the government.

He concluded by saying that local communities across Syria are working to remove obstacles and bring viewpoints closer together, citing Sweida as an example. However, he stressed that Suwayda faces a decisive moment and argued that independent decision-making and the right to self-determination are the only logical path toward building a new Syria.

ANHA