Category: West Asia Tracker
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Dynamics of Druze Militia Integration
Executive Summary The Druze, making up 3-5% of Syria’s population, have maintained autonomy despite marginalization, especially in Sweida. Factions like the Men of Dignity and Mountain Brigade are willing to integrate into a unified military, contingent on guarantees of inclusivity, non-sectarianism, and human rights. The Druze aim to safeguard their autonomy while pushing for a…