05.05.2025 08:51
According to the agreement reached between the representatives of the Druze and government officials in the Syrian capital, Damascus, armed groups have begun to hand over their heavy weapons to the Ministry of Interior.
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As part of the agreement reached between the prominent Druze leaders and government officials in the Syrian capital Damascus, armed groups have begun to hand over their heavy weapons to the Ministry of Interior.
AGREEMENT REACHED ON MAY 1
The article on "the surrender of weapons" included in the agreement reached on May 1 between security forces and Druze representatives in Damascus has been put into effect. In this context, the process of surrendering heavy weapons has begun in the Jarmana neighborhood, which is affiliated with the capital Damascus. It has also been reported that the same practice is ongoing in the neighborhoods of Sahnaya and Ashrafiyet Sahnaya.
"OPINION LEADERS ARE SUPPORTING THE PROCESS"
Mohammed Seyyid, Deputy Director of the Eastern Ghouta Region, stated in his announcement that the Ministry of Interior is gradually receiving heavy weapons, adding, "The people of Jarmana, opinion leaders, and religious figures are actively supporting this process."
Seyyid reported that light weapons would also be surrendered in the coming days and that a large number of individuals have been registered to join the security institutions. He also emphasized that in the future, only the Ministries of Interior and Defense would have the authority to possess weapons, expressing hope that the ongoing practice would serve as an example throughout the country.
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