Bedouin families prepare to return to the countryside of Sweida after years of displacement

More than 100 families from Bedouin tribes in the countryside of Daraa are preparing to return to their original villages in the eastern countryside of Sweida, after many years of forced displacement that began more than 12 years ago, due to the practices of the previous regime and its militias, in addition to the repercussions of the recent events that the governorate witnessed.

According to testimonies from residents, the return to their birthplace comes from a desire to restore normal life, despite the targeted villages lacking the most basic living necessities, such as infrastructure and essential services.

Nevertheless, the desire to return to the land and identity outweighs the living challenges, in a scene that reflects the deep connection to the place.

Sweida Governor Mustafa Al-Bakur confirmed in a statement on September 10 that the Syrian government, led by the Ministry of Emergency, is monitoring the conditions of the displaced residing in temporary shelters within Sweida and in Daraa Governorate, indicating that there is a comprehensive plan to return the displaced to their villages and properties, ensuring them a safe and dignified return.

In a previous statement on August 13, Al-Bakur clarified that work is underway to rehabilitate 51 villages in the eastern and western countrysides of Sweida, reaching the administrative borders with Daraa, in coordination with the relevant authorities, with the aim of providing a suitable environment for the stability of returnees.