Dozens killed in Syria after alleged insult to the Prophet Muhammad

A new wave of sectarian violence is escalated near the Syrian capital with clashes between armed men of the Druse-religioned minority and the state-related armed forces after a suspected insult to the Prophet Muhammad.

Newsweek has contacted the Syrian Prime Minister's office to get a comment. The accused Druse clerician has denied the insult.

Why is it important

The violence underlines the fragility of the continuing transition of Syria as a government-led by the former Islamist militant Ahmed al-Sharaa- to start the new era of religious tolerance while striving for legitimacy from western powers. Damascus urges the recognition and facilitation of sanctions in the USA because she tries to rebuild a smashed economy.

Syria still comes from a civil war that began in 2011 under Bashar al-Assads Russia and Iran-Rücken-Regime, and remains widely remained as a hotspot for extremist groups like ISIS.

What to know?

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (Sohr) reported that at least 30 people were killed in clashes between Druse -armed men and forces who were connected to the Syrian government in cities in the province of RIF Dimashq. The fights started in Jaramana on Tuesday and escalated on Wednesday in Ashrafiyat Sahnaya.

The tensions were triggered by an audio absorption, which allegedly contained a druchwiller cleric who insulted the prophet and triggered trouble among Sunni Muslims and violence in the druze populated areas. At the beginning of March, hundreds of Alawite reduction were killed in clashes with the state armed forces, say right groups.

The Drusen emerged from Egypt of the 11th century as a branch of Islam Islam Isma'ili, but since then it has developed into a clear faith.

While you share monotheistic principles with Islam, you don't watch ritual practices such as daily prayer or fasting. They live in southern Syria, Lebanon, Israel and the Golanhöhen, which Israel captured during the 1967 war.

Israel quoted the need to protect the minority as the reason for reinforcing its presence within a zone within Syria after the fall of Assad.

What people say

Druze -spiritual Marwan Kiwan in the video interview on Facebook: “I didn't say that, and who caused this turbulence is an evil man who wants to ignite among all components of the Syrian people.”

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani on X: “In this critical time in the history of our country, we confirm that the national unity is the strong basis for stability or progress. Rejection of sectarianism, the division and request for separation is not just a political choice – it is a national and social necessity to protect our diverse social and historical structure.”

UN special representative for Syria Geir Pedersen in explanation: “The reports on civilian victims and victims in security personnel are deeply alarming. Immediate steps have to be taken to protect civilians, de -escalating tensions and preventing further incitement for municipal conflicts.”

What happens next

The government and government heads of the government and Jaramana have reported to contain violence through compensation and accounting obligation. The Associated Press.