Syrian Druze Leader.. Al-Hijri Warns Against de facto Policies of Interim Administration
Leader's Position Reflects Clear Vision Centered on Building a Civil State Respecting Diversity and Guaranteeing Rights of All Components
January 7, 2025, 8:44 pm

Syrian Druze Leader.. Al-Hijri Warns Against de facto Policies of Interim Administration

الشيخ حكمت الهجري

Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri, the spiritual leader of the Druze sect in Syria, received a DW team at his home, where the meeting addressed the sect's stance on recent developments following the fall of Assad's regime.

Concerns circulate among Syrians about potential religious and ethnic conflicts, especially after Abu Muhammad al-Julani, leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham known for its extremist past, took control, despite his statements that "Syria will no longer exclude any sect" and that "a new era far from sectarianism has begun".

Al-Hijri clarified in his conversation with DW his ongoing daily communication with representatives of the new interim administration from Damascus, affirming that "we are all Syrians with one concern", emphasizing the need to address urgent service issues.

The spiritual leader called for activating Druze cadres across various sectors, warning against establishing a "factional, sectarian, or religious state" as it would lead to "division", urging commitment to the comprehensive Syrian identity and civil constitution.

Al-Hijri criticized the "de facto authority" policies imposed by the new administration, particularly educational curriculum modifications, indicating that promises have not translated into tangible reality.

Discussing women's rights, he stressed that "women's rights are protected" in the monotheistic doctrine, welcoming the nomination of a woman for Sweida governor, while criticizing "implementation delays".

Responding to "collaboration with Israel" accusations, Al-Hijri rejected attempts at vilification, emphasizing that his sole concern is "resolving the Syrian issue correctly".

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