Syrian Interior Ministry Promises Probe into Hospital Killing in Suwayda
Syrian authorities launch investigation into security forces' deadly assault on medical staff at Suwayda hospital, following release of disturbing security camera footage.
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The Syrian Interior Ministry has launched an official investigation following the release of disturbing footage that appears to show security forces killing and assaulting medical staff inside a hospital in Suwayda, a city in southern Syria.
The footage, published by the local outlet Suwayda 24, reportedly comes from security cameras within Suwayda’s main hospital. The video, dated July 16, depicts several men presumed hospital workers crouched in a corridor, confronted by armed men, most clad in military uniforms, with at least one wearing an Interior Ministry outfit.
During the incident, a brief struggle unfolds involving a man identified by Suwayda 24 as a hospital volunteer. The footage shows the man being shot, his lifeless body dragged away, leaving behind a trail of blood.
A hospital doctor, requesting anonymity, confirmed the video’s authenticity to AFP, affirming it was filmed inside the facility.
In response, the Interior Ministry issued a statement condemning the actions captured in the footage. The ministry pledged to oversee the investigation personally and vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
The incident follows recent clashes in the region between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes, which have already heightened tensions in Suwayda and contributed to significant casualties.