Global Druze -DGPAC-

نتقدم بالشكر للسيد #عدي_أبو_عساف كممثل عن منظمة Druze Global لنجاحه في وضع "الملف الدرزي" تحت مجهر القرار الدولي ضمن الإحاطة التي نظمتها ،استضافتها ورعتها إنماء سوريا الغربية. "أبوعساف" كشف طبيعة الهيكل الحاكم باعتباره امتداداً لشبكات متطرفة (مثل القاعدة)، يمارس أدلجة "جهادية" للأطفال توثيق عمليات "تطهير عرقي" ممنهجة استهدفت السويداء، شملت حصاراً خانقاً، وحرق ونهب أكثر من 35 قرية وموقعاً دينياً درزياً ومسيحياً، مما أدى لتهجير 90 ألف كما قدم مجموعة مطالب تمثلت ب: اعتراف الكونغرس بمجازر السويداء والساحل كعمليات تطهير عرقي. 2. إقرار حق تقرير المصير لأبناء السويداء. 3. فتح ممر إنساني دولي محمي لإيصال المساعدات وإخلاء الجرحى. 4. استعادة القرى المحتلة وإطلاق سراح جميع المعتقلين والمخطوفين. We extend our gratitude to Mr. #Odai_Abo_Assaf, representing DGPAC, for his success in bringing the "Druze File" into the spotlight of international decision-making during the briefing organized and hosted by Western Syria Development. Mr. Abu Assaf exposed the nature of the current ruling structure: • He identified it as an extension of extremist networks, including individuals with backgrounds tied to groups such as Al-Qaeda. • He highlighted the systematic "jihadi" indoctrination of children within schools to prepare them for a future shaped by extremism. Documentation of systematic "ethnic cleansing" in Swaida: • The region has faced a suffocating siege by militias since July of last year. • At least 35 majority Druze villages saw nearly every home and business looted and deliberately burned. • The destruction targeted Druze religious sites (Majlis and Maqams) and at least four Christian churches. • These atrocities have led to the forced displacement of over 90,000 Druze individuals. He presented a set of key demands: 1. Formal recognition by Congress of the massacres in the coast and Swaida as ethnic cleansing. 2. Recognition of the right to self-determination for the people of Swaida. 3. Establishment of a protected international humanitarian corridor to deliver aid and evacuate the wounded. 4. The return of occupied villages to their owners and the release of all abducted and detained individuals held by the government and its proxies. #congressional_breifing #western_syria_development #إنماء_سوريا_الغربية #Washington #DGPAC #druze_global #druze #druze_nex @DGPAC25

Escalation in Swaida Region The Damascus regime has launched a wave of coordinated criminal assaults, proving their total disregard for civilian life. From yesterday through this morning, our communities faced a barrage of drones, missiles, and abductions. The Toll of the Attacks: 7 Martyrs: Including three in Najran and four in the Baka-Burd region. 19 Kidnappings: Including 12 civilians seized at the Al-Mutuna checkpoint. 4 Injuries: Resulting from drone strikes and Grad missiles that leveled a family home. Druze Global expresses our unwavering solidarity with the families of the martyred and the disappeared, we demand justice and protection from the interim government and the extremist groups operating under its watch. #DGPAC #HumanRights #Sweida #Accountability #druze #druzevoicr #violations

Authorities in Latakia have prohibited a Mother's Day event organized by the Christian community, set for March 14, which aimed to honor elderly women in a closed church hall. Initially, the event was postponed due to Ramadan, but after rescheduling it for after iftar, officials declared all celebrations banned during this holy month. This move reflects an alarming enforcement of restrictions reminiscent of al-Qaeda, curtailing non-fasting activities even within Christian churches. #FreedomOfReligion #HumanRights #Latakia #MothersDay #ChristianCommunity #RamadanRestrictions #ReligiousTolerance #DGPAC

Druze Global Public Affairs Council (DGPAC) rejects the deception campaign promoted by the Interim Syrian government and its so-called “Public Security” authorities regarding Hamza al-Ammarin. The official narrative claims he was on a humanitarian mission affiliated with the White Helmets. However, circulating video evidence shows him carrying a weapon and praising rocket and artillery fire — conduct that directly contradicts the principles of humanitarian neutrality. Humanitarian work cannot coexist with armed activity, nor can it be used as a cover for violence. We call on media outlets to review the available evidence before amplifying one-sided official narratives. Issued: March 1, 2026 #dgpac #humanrights #Swaida #AgainstTerrorism #druze #DRUZEVOICES #assuwayda #Druze #humanity #violations #ActForSweida #Suwayda

A prisoner exchange deal was carried out today between the Transitional Government in Damascus and the Swaida National Guard. Under the agreement, authorities in Damascus released 61 civilian hostages who were abducted from their homes and detained during the July invasion of Swaida. They had been held in Adra Prison since their capture. In exchange, the "National Guard" in Swaida released 30 personnel from the extremist groups who had participated in the military operations against the province. The handover process took place under the direct supervision of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which acted as a neutral party to ensure the smooth execution of the deal. This operation is the result of months of intensive negotiations supported by prominent U.S. mediation. It marks a significant step toward de-escalating tensions in a province that witnessed bloody events in the summer of 2025. #DGPAC #druze #Sweida #HumanRights #freedom #womenRights

ISIS is resurging in eastern Syria — and this is not happening in a vacuum. The responsibility lies squarely with the interim Syrian authorities whose governance failures, internal divisions, and dangerous strategic choices have created the conditions for extremist networks to regroup. Rather than prioritizing the containment of ISIS remnants, the interim administration chose to divert resources and attention toward confrontations with Kurdish forces — the very forces that bore the brunt of the fight against ISIS. That miscalculation weakened the security architecture that had been containing thousands of radicalized detainees and disrupted the fragile stability in the region. Even more troubling are credible concerns about extremist elements operating within the broader governing structure itself. When leadership lacks coherence, accountability, and institutional discipline, security vacuums form. ISIS thrives in those vacuums. The release, escape, or poor management of high-risk detainees is not just a logistical failure — it is a strategic one. Security institutions cannot combat extremism while simultaneously undermining the very forces that contained it. The result is predictable: ISIS is attempting to reconstitute operational cells and reassert influence. This is not merely a counterterrorism setback. It is evidence that the current interim governing structure lacks the institutional capacity and strategic clarity necessary to prevent extremist resurgence. Stability requires disciplined governance, unified command, and zero tolerance for extremist infiltration. Without those elements, the threat will continue to grow. #DGPAC #HumanRights #syria #conflict

At DGPAC, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Congressman Marlin Stutzman @RepStutzman for sponsoring the Congressional briefing and standing firmly with our community. His leadership and commitment to elevating the Druze voice in the United States Capitol mean more than words can express to the people of Swaida and to Druze communities across the diaspora. We are equally grateful to the Members of Congress who have supported our efforts thus far. Your courage, attention, and moral clarity give hope to families who have endured unimaginable hardship and remind us that truth and justice continue to have champions. #Druze #Swaida #ReligiousFreedom #HumanRights

Since November, the Druze Global (DGPAC) has worked alongside Druze Nexus and the Tim Ballard Foundation to organize a Congressional briefing held last Wednesday in the U.S. Capitol Auditorium, hosted by Congressman Marlin Stutzman. The briefing could not have come at a more important time, following the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing that shed light on the deception and abuses linked to the interim Syrian authorities and those promoting their narrative in the United States. The briefing convened congressional offices, including Member-level participation and professional staff, together with policy professionals, academics, NGOs, faith leaders, community representatives, and experts in Middle East policy and human rights violations monitoring. From the heart of the Capitol, the recorded statement of Sheikh Tarif was presented so that his message could reach lawmakers directly. The purpose of the briefing was simple: to ensure the voice of the Druze people is heard at the highest levels of government. During the session, representatives of DGPAC and Druze Nexus outlined core humanitarian and security demands: • The right of the people of Swaida to self-determination • The immediate return of kidnapped civilians • The return of occupied Druze villages • The opening of a humanitarian corridor • Formal recognition by the U.S. Congress that what occurred in Swaida in July 2025 constitutes ethnic cleansing The following day Thursday, we used the momentum for an advocacy day on Capitol Hill. Teams from Druze Global and Druze Nexus met with multiple congressional offices and made contact with many new members to raise awareness and begin building long-term relationships. Advocacy is a long journey. We want our community to understand that we are doing our part, alongside many others, and that progress takes persistence. Our cause is just, our people are energized, and justice will come, but it requires patience and sustained effort. Every meeting we attend and every event we host is another brick in building safety and protection for our people. We extend special thanks to the many team members who worked tirelessly, day and night, to make this briefing a success. We are sincerely grateful to Congressman Stutzman and his wonderful team, and to the Tim Ballard Foundation for their unwavering commitment and support. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors and contributors who stood behind this effort, especially Black Basalt (blackbasalt.org) for their remarkable generosity and partnership. Finally, thank you to everyone who took time from their schedules to attend and stand in support of this cause. Your presence truly matters @timballard @DruzeNexus

The conference featured a recorded address by His Eminence, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, representing the Druze community, in which he stressed the urgent need to protect civilians and safeguard the dignity of the Druze people. He called for accountability for the violations committed against Druze in Swaida and urged responsible action to ensure security and stability. Sheikh Tarif also called on the U.S. Congress to officially recognize the atrocities in Swaida as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and an attempted genocide targeting a minority on ethnic and religious grounds. He also urged international intervention based on international law. He demanded the opening of an international humanitarian corridor, the release of detainees, and clarification of the fate of the forcibly disappeared in Syrian regime prisons. Affirming the right to self-determination under international law, he emphasized that the Druze seek not sympathy, but justice; not conflict, but protection; and their right to live in freedom and dignity. He concluded by thanking all those who supported the protection of the Druze community and contributed to the success of the conference in the United States. Druze Community @TimBallard @DruzeNexus #HumanRights #Swaida #ProtectCivilians #DruzeRights #OppressedMinorities #InternationalHumanitarianCorridor #RightToSelfDetermination #MinorityProtection #JusticeAndFreedom #الأقليات_المضطهدة #معبر_إنساني_دولي #تقرير_المصير #حماية_الأقليات #العدالة_والحرية

تضمّن اللقاء كلمة مسجلة لسماحة الشيخ موفق طريف، شدد فيها على أهمية حماية المدنيين والحفاظ على كرامة المجتمع الدرزي، داعياً إلى تحركٍ مسؤول يضمن الأمن والاستقرار، كما دعا إلى الاعتراف بالانتهاكات التي تعرّض لها أبناء الطائفة الدرزية ومحاسبة المسؤولين عنها. وطالب سماحته باعترافٍ رسمي من الكونغرس الأمريكي بأن ما تعرّض له الدروز في السويداء يشكّل جرائم حرب وجرائم ضد الإنسانية ومحاولة إبادة جماعية استهدفت أقلية على أساس عرقي وديني، داعياً إلى تدخلٍ دولي يستند إلى التشريعات والقوانين الدولية. كما دعا إلى إطلاق برنامج عمل شامل لحماية وصون حقوق أبناء الطائفة الدرزية إلى جانب إخوانهم من المسيحيين والأكراد والعلويين وسائر الطوائف الدينية المضطهدة، مطالباً بفتح ممر إنساني خاضع للرقابة الدولية يربط أبناء السويداء بإخوانهم من أبناء الجليل، إضافة إلى العمل على الإفراج عن المعتقلين وكشف مصير المغيبين قسراً في سجون النظام السوري. وأكد سماحته على حق تقرير المصير باعتباره حقاً مشروعاً تكفله القوانين الدولية للشعوب المهددة في وجودها وأمنها. وفي ختام كلمته، وجّه سماحته رسالة إلى الرئيس الأمريكي وأعضاء الكونغرس الأمريكي دعاهم فيها إلى الوقوف إلى جانب الدروز في الجبل والدفاع عن الحريات والأقليات والشعوب المضطهدة، مؤكداً أن الطائفة الدرزية لا تطلب شفقة بل عدالة، ولا تسعى إلى صراع بل إلى حماية، ولا تطلب حروباً بل حقها في حياة حرة كريمة. كما تقدّم بالشكر لكل من ساهم في حماية الدروز ولكل من دعم وساهم في إنجاح هذا المؤتمر الهام لأبناء وبنات الطائفة الدرزية في الولايات الامريكية @TimBallard @DruzeNexus #DruzeCommunity #HumanRights #Swaida #ProtectCivilians #DruzeRights #OppressedMinorities #InternationalHumanitarianCorridor #RightToSelfDetermination #MinorityProtection #JusticeAndFreedom #الأقليات_المضطهدة #معبر_إنساني_دولي #تقرير_المصير #حماية_الأقليات #العدالة_والحرية @TimBallard @DruzeNexus

Druze Global would like to extend our sincere gratitude for the moral leadership you displayed today. For the Druze community, seeing the plight of our families in Syria addressed with such clarity and compassion is incredibly meaningful. Thank you for ensuring that human rights remains at the forefront of the American foreign policy conversation @BrianMastFL @Andrewtabler @RepStutzman @ScottPerryGM

We are deeply moved by your testimony during today's hearing on Syria. Speaking for the American Druze community and our loved ones back home, we thank you for your unwavering commitment to the truth. Your moral leadership is a beacon of hope for our people as they strive for dignity and peace @nadinemaenza

📷 Congressional Briefing in the U.S. Capitol: Defending Freedom Please join Congressman Marlin Stutzman, @timballard , @DruzeNexus , and the Druze Global (DGPAC) for a Congressional Briefing. The briefing addresses the current situation in Syria, including humanitarian challenges, sectarian violence against minority communities, and the role of the US and international community. We are grateful to Representative Stutzman for sponsoring this event. 📷 February 11 📷 2:00 – 4:00 PM 📷 Washington, DC – Capitol Auditorium First St SE, Washington, DC 20004 📷 Attendance is limited and requires prior approval. Interested attendees must register through the link below and await confirmation: forms.gle/V3eT8V3L9GNtTs… 📷 Support the Cause: Those who wish to support this initiative through donations or sponsorships may do so via: Zelle: druzenexus@gmail.com PayPal: paypal.com/ncp/payment/7Q… For sponsorship opportunities, please contact via WhatsApp: +1 (943) 288-5169 #الدروز #Druze #druzenexus #timballard #timballard89

To Be or Not to Be: Swaida Decides Its Future! Massive protests swept Al-Karama Square today as citizens from across Swaida gathered to demand autonomy and the right to self-determination. Protesters cited the impossibility of living under the mercy of the current jihadi Syrian regime, which has killed, destroyed, and continues to besiege a peaceful and resilient population. The DGPAC firmly stands with these brave voices and unequivocally endorses their call for self-determination. We reiterate our unwavering support for Swaida’s struggle for freedom and dignity. The right of its people to decide their own future is a fundamental principle we proudly champion and will continue to defend. #DruzeVoices #minorityrights #assuwayda #DRUZEVOICES #الدروز #suwayda #الأمم_المتحدة #druze #AsSuwayda #swaida #Druze #asswuaydaa #Swaida #humanrights #حقوق_الإنسان #SelfDeterminationTo

Senators Lindsey Graham (R) and Richard Blumenthal (D) introduced the 'Kurdish Rescue Act' today, a tougher version of the Caesar Act aimed at pressuring the Syrian government for its recent military campaign, falsely claiming to target Kurds. Key points include: - Economic, financial, and diplomatic pressure on Syria. - Blocking normalization or reconstruction benefits for the Syrian government. - Support for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and its Kurdish leadership. Key Provisions: 1. *Designating Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.* 2. *Congressional Approval Required for Lifting Syria's Terrorism Designation. 3. *Mandatory sanctions on Syrian officials within 180 days *Note: This is a proposed bill and has not been passed yet, but its introduction is concerning.* please follow the link below, if you wish to send a letter to policy makers. savesweida.com #DRUZEVOICES #suwayda #الدروز #sweida #assuwayda #DruzeVoices #السويداء #DGPAC #kurd #humanity #الأمم_المتحدة #minorityrights #HumanRights #LindseyGraham #RICHARDBLUMENTHAL

Druze Global Public Affairs Council (DGPAC) issues this public statement and clarification to address recent misinformation. Readers are encouraged to read the full press release as reported by MEMRI, which reflects the official position issued by DGPAC in coordination with Druze organizations. 📷 Full press release (MEMRI): memri.org/reports/druze-… #DGPAC #Swaida #assuwayda #Druze #DruzeVoice #viral

The DGPAC, alongside 26 other Druze organizations, issued a signed statement clarifying that Suleiman Abdulbaqi does not represent the community and is not authorized to speak on its behalf. The statement emphasizes that the Druze community has numerous established and respected members who are available for official communication. أصدرت الجمعية العامة للطائفة الدرزية، إلى جانب ٢٦ منظمة درزية أخرى، بيانًا موقعًا يوضح أن سليمان عبد الباقي لا يمثل الطائفة وغير مخول بالتحدث باسمها. ويؤكد البيان أن الطائفة الدرزية تضم العديد من الأعضاء البارزين والمحترمين الذين يمكن التواصل معهم رسميًا. #Druze #sweida #assuwayda #DruzeVoices #AsSuwayda #DGPAC #السويداء #druze #الدروز #swaida

There have been serious and irresponsible attempts to falsely present certain individuals as “leaders” of the Druze community. The Druze community is represented not by self-appointed leaders or political promotions, but through established religious and communal structures that are always accessible and effectively convey the voices of the Druze people. Most recently, Sulayman Abdul Baqi, promoted by Syrian interim authorities and some pro-regime Syrian organizations in the United States as a Druze representative, has highlighted this problem. He holds no recognized position, stature, or standing within the Druze community, and the overwhelming majority of Druze reject his portrayal as a legitimate representative, particularly in light of widely circulating allegations regarding serious past and present misconduct. In reality, there is no meaningful communication or coordination between the people of Suwayda and the Syrian authorities, and Mr. Abdul Baqi does not represent the people of Suwayda or any segment of the Druze community. He lacks any recognized educational, social, or communal standing, while the people of Suwayda are widely known for their high levels of education, social awareness, and civic engagement, with negligible illiteracy rates. This kind of misrepresentation carries real risks—misleading institutions, undermining legitimate voices, and exposing civilians to harm. DGPAC therefore supports and has signed the Public Statement & Clarification issued by a broad coalition of Druze organizations, and urges governments, media, and institutions to exercise due diligence and engage only with legitimate community representation. drive.google.com/file/d/1s2OO1A… #swaida #assuwayda #sweida #DRUZEVOICES #AsSuwayda #DruzeVoices #الدروز #druze #suwayda #Druze #السويداء #DGPAC #viral