Ekhbary News Agency | June 15, 2024
Sweida, Syria — An exclusive investigation by "Syria Now" has uncovered the intricate details surrounding the escape of three detainees from the prisons of the so-called "National Guard" in Sweida governorate on June 5th. The operation has stirred significant controversy within the region, prompting a major security mobilization, followed by arrests and dismissals of officials.
Internal Coordination Facilitated the Escape
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The investigation reveals that the escape was orchestrated with the complicity of an influential faction within the "National Guard." This group reportedly persuaded the armed faction's leadership, affiliated with Druze leader Hikmat Al-Hajri, to transfer the prisoners. The official pretext was to move them to frontline positions for trench-digging duties, which subsequently provided the opportunity for their escape.
Exclusive Footage and Incident Repercussions
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"Syria Now" documented the escape with exclusive photographs capturing the moments the prisoners reached Syrian government-controlled areas. Additional footage shows "National Guard" vehicles transporting the detainees to the front lines during previous, unsuccessful escape attempts. The incident has ignited widespread debate and division within Sweida territories under "National Guard" control. Local news networks reported the dismissal of its commander, Jihad Al-Ghutani, with further news suggesting he is under investigation. Conversely, media outlets close to the "National Guard" promoted an alternative narrative, claiming the three prisoners escaped through a hole they dug in the prison wall, attributing the breakout to the "complicity of certain treacherous elements."
