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

ISTANBUL

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.