On July 13, 2025, the Syrian Transitional Government forces, with the support of Bedouin and Arab tribes in the region, launched a large-scale attack against the Druze community living in the city of Suwayda. During the process, serious human rights violations such as massacres, looting, pillaging, forced displacement, and abductions were documented in the city.
The city of Daraa, which supplies electricity to Suwayda, is under the control of the Transitional Government. Electricity supply to Suwayda has been cut off since the start of operations, forcing hospitals, bakeries, and other essential service providers in the city to cease operations. The city has been without electricity for 17 days.
According to reports, electricity poles and cables between the cities of Daraa and Suwayda have been damaged or stolen in the regions of Theelê, Mezree, and Elxa. Sources in the region state that similar incidents have occurred before, but this time, due to attacks and an embargo on the city, the residents are unable to repair the damage themselves.
Due to power outages in the city, people are trying to charge their phones and meet their basic lighting needs using generators.
There are also serious problems with the supply of drinking water due to the failure of water pumps.
Transitional Government forces and allied tribes set up checkpoints around Suwayda, blocking entry and exit by road. The city’s connection with the outside world has been largely cut off. This also made it difficult for humanitarian aid convoys to reach the area.
Through the mediation of international actors, a ceasefire agreement was reached between the Transitional Government and the spiritual leaders of the Druze community on July 20. However, according to reports from the region, the ceasefire is frequently violated and the embargo continues.
Although the ceasefire in Suwayda is technically in effect, security and humanitarian conditions remain critical.