US envoy condemns violence in Syria’s Suwayda, calls for dialogue to reach ceasefire

By Betul Yilmaz

ISTANBUL (AA) – US Special Envoy Tom Barrack condemned attacks against civilians in southern Syria’s Suwayda province and called on all parties to engage in dialogue to reach a lasting ceasefire.

“We unequivocally condemn violence against civilians in Suwayda,” Barrack, who also serves as US Ambassador to Türkiye, said on his official X account.

“Full stop. All parties must step back and engage in meaningful dialogue that leads to a lasting ceasefire,” he said.

The US envoy also stressed the need to hold perpetrators of the attacks accountable.