Who stirred the Arab tribes towards Suwayda? And what is the truth of what happened? - Podcast at Damascus Time

Podcast briefing

The podcast discusses the involvement of Arab tribes in Suwayda, Syria, in response to a call for help from a Bedouin woman, highlighting the complexities of tribal loyalty, state authority, and ongoing violence.

In this episode, Sheikh Ahmad Hamad Al-As'ad discusses the recent mobilization of Arab tribes to Suwayda, prompted by a Bedouin woman's plea for assistance against violence from a group known as Al-Hijri. The conversation explores the role of tribal customs, the limitations of state authority, and the ongoing conflict in Syria.