Mass Displacement from Eastern Suwayda Countryside

ARK News.. A Syrian human rights source reported mass displacement from the eastern countryside of Suwayda following a series of airstrikes that targeted several homes in the area.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that al-Shaab village, in eastern Suwayda, witnessed a large-scale displacement of its residents on Thursday, December 25, 2025, as families fled eastward toward the Syrian desert after multiple air raids struck several houses in the village. The targeted properties reportedly belong to drug traffickers from the al-Ramthan clan.

According to the source, al-Shaab village lies within areas under the control of the transitional government in Damascus. The village is surrounded by security points affiliated with the Badiya Security Directorate and is home to around 250 residents, primarily from Bedouin tribes, notably the al-Ramthan and al-Saeed clans.

The source added that the village has been subjected to repeated aerial bombardment since 2023, amid accusations of activity by drug-smuggling networks, exacerbating fear among residents and prompting displacement amid concerns of renewed attacks.

This displacement comes amid growing questions over the security situation in the region and the continued activity of smuggling networks despite the presence of security checkpoints operated by the controlling authorities.

Meanwhile, the Jordanian Air Force reportedly carried out seven airstrikes, three of which targeted the vicinity of al-Shaab village, where drug-smuggling networks linked to local clans are believed to be operating. Another strike targeted a farm in a remote area affiliated with Umm al-Rumman village, while additional strikes hit a farm along the road to Khazma village. Information regarding other strikes remains under verification, as tension and fear continue to grip border communities.

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