Tue Sep 16 19:25:21 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Syria, Jordan, and the United States have announced a joint plan to restore security and stability in Suwayda, Syria, following deadly sectarian violence in July that claimed over 250 lives. The plan focuses on holding perpetrators accountable, providing humanitarian aid, compensating victims, ensuring the return of displaced persons, restoring basic services, securing roads, investigating missing persons, and securing the release of abductees. It also aims to launch an internal reconciliation process. Talks are also underway with Israel to reach security understandings in southern Syria.

**News Article:**

**Syria, Jordan, and US Unveil Plan to Restore Stability in Violence-Torn Suwayda**

**DAMASCUS** – In the wake of devastating sectarian violence that left over 250 dead in July, Syria, Jordan, and the United States have announced a joint initiative aimed at restoring security and stability to the southern Syrian province of Suwayda. The plan was unveiled Tuesday following a meeting in Damascus between Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi, and US Syria envoy Tom Barrack.

The roadmap focuses on several key objectives, including holding accountable those responsible for attacking civilians, providing essential humanitarian and medical assistance, compensating affected individuals, and facilitating the safe return of the estimated 160,000 displaced people. The plan also includes restoring basic services and deploying local Interior Ministry forces to protect roads.

Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shibani emphasized the government’s commitment to the plan, stating that it is the state’s duty to restore trust among all components of Suwayda society, return the displaced, and restore normal life.

Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi echoed this sentiment, stressing the importance of Syria’s stability for Jordan’s own security. He also highlighted the need for accountability for human rights violations and the importance of humanitarian assistance.

The United States, according to a Syrian Foreign Ministry statement, will be working with the Syrian government to reach security understandings with Israel concerning southern Syria.

While details on the implementation of the plan remain limited, US envoy Barrack acknowledged the long road ahead. However, he emphasized the commitment to building confidence and working towards a brighter future for all Syrians.

These discussions build on earlier talks hosted by Amman and the ceasefire in place since July 19.

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