The UN has revealed that at least 1,700 people were killed during a week of violence in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda, raising the possibility of war crimes.
According to an investigation report, these clashes which occurred in July 2025 also caused the displacement of nearly 200,000 people, a large part of whom still remain without a lasting solution today.
The document points to the responsibility of several actors, including Syrian government forces, tribal fighters and armed groups from the Druze community.
The majority of victims are believed to be civilians, including members of the Druze minority, but also members of the Bedouin community, as well as members of government forces.
The investigation describes violence that occurred in several phases, marked by particularly intense clashes and abuses that may fall under international humanitarian law.
In response to these accusations, the Syrian authorities promised to shed light on the facts and to prosecute those responsible.
These events illustrate the persistent fragility of the security situation in Syria, despite years of conflict.
They also highlight the intercommunal tensions that continue to fuel instability in certain regions of the country.
The UN report could increase international pressure for accountability for this violence.
It finally reignites the debate on the protection of civilians and the responsibility of the actors involved in the Syrian conflict.
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