Syria affirms state’s sole role in preserving sovereignty amid Suwayda unrest – Middle East Monitor

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa reaffirmed on Saturday that the Syrian state alone has the capacity to restore order and preserve national sovereignty in all parts of the country, including the restive southern province of Suwayda, Anadolu reports.

“In the face of current unrest, only the Syrian state can uphold its sovereignty and dignity across its entire territory,” Sharaa said in a televised address.

Sharaa, who has confirmed a ceasefire after days of clashes, condemned “blatant…