Opposition Developments in Suwayda
The article addresses the tightening restrictions on opponents of Sheikh Hikmat al-Hajri, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in the Syrian city of Sweida. It indicates that many dissenters face harassment, threats, and even kidnapping and killings, with accusations directed at the National Guard and the security office affiliated with al-Hajri. Among those detained is Atef Hanidi (Al-Basha), who was arrested after rejecting al-Hajri's positions, which consider the Druze to be part of Israel, and criticized him for expressing a personal desire to establish stronger ties with Israel. Hanidi endured torture and was exiled from the city after refusing to back down from his stance. Local sources reveal a significant decline in freedom of expression in the area, stating that security forces threaten and assault anyone publicly opposing al-Hajri, with previous cases of murders of dissenters, the perpetrators of which are believed to be the security services and the security office.
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