Pakistan, July 16 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised serious concerns over the escalating violence in southern Syria's Suweida region, where recent clashes have led to dozens of casualties, including civilians. Speaking through spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, Guterres strongly condemned all acts of violence that may worsen sectarian divisions and called for immediate steps to de-escalate the situation.

Guterres urged all parties to prioritize civilian protection and demanded a transparent investigation into the recent killings and injuries. He also expressed alarm over reports of arbitrary attacks on civilians, especially in the Druze-majority area of Suweida. The UN emphasized that the rising violence risks triggering f...