Washington: US Special Envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, called on all parties in the country to "lay down their arms, end hostilities, and break free from the cycle of tribal vengeance."
In a post on Platform X on Sunday, Barrack stated that "the international community stands with the new Syrian government formed after the fall of Assad regime," noting that "the world is watching with cautious optimism as the new government works to move from a painful legacy toward a brighter future."
He emphasized that "Syria is at a critical juncture where peace and dialogue must prevail - and that time is now." He described US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria as "a preliminary step toward peace."
In recent days, the southern province of As-Swayda witnessed intense clashes between armed groups and local tribes, resulting in casualties and displacement of a large number of civilians.
