Tragedy in Sweida: Survivors Speak Out Amid Sectarian Violence

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Hatem Radwan, 70, recalls his ordeal at the Al-Radwan guest house in Sweida, Syria, where a violent shooting took place over a week ago. The attack claimed the lives of his relatives and friends. “I wish I had died,” he laments, highlighting the severity of the incident.

Sectarian violence erupted in Syria’s Sweida province, leading to hundreds of deaths in clashes between Druze factions and Bedouin tribes. On July 22, Syria’s defense ministry vowed to investigate the chaos and hold accountable the “unknown group” reportedly responsible for these atrocities. The authorities have condemned the field executions shown on video, promising thorough probes.

Details of the gruesome violence emerged as videos circulated, showing victims with gunshot wounds at the Al-Radwan guest house. The Saraya family lost seven relatives in execution-style killings in Tishreen Square. As a result, the Syrian government faces increasing pressure to provide justice for the devastated families.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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October 8, 2025

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What does Hatem Radwan wish he had done during the Al-Radwan guest house incident?

A. He wished he had survived. B. He wished he had died. C. He wished he could have prevented the shooting. D. He wished he could have helped his relatives and friends.

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