The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility for its first attack on Syria’s new government forces since the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad, France 24 with AFP and AP reported on May 30th.
The attack took place in the southern province of Sweida. IS stated that it had put an explosive device on a Syrian military vehicle, according to SITE Intelligence Group.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) confirmed that the explosion killed one person and wounded three members of the Syrian army’s 70th division.
The individual who died had been accompanying the government forces during their patrol in a desert area. This incident marks the first IS-claimed assault against Syria’s new government since it assumed power.
The recent attack, reportedly involving a remote-controlled landmine, damaged a vehicle and prompted an emergency response.
This incident comes in the wake of Syria’s decision to pursue political and economic reforms under its new leadership. According to reports cited by Levantis on March 27th, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is seeking to reshape Syria’s future. He has hinted that he will respect the Syrian people’s person freedoms, despite facing criticism over his militant past.
Additionally, Donald Trump recently announced plans to lift US sanctions on Syria, triggering celebrations in Damascus, Al Jazeera reported on May 13th. The decision signals a major policy shift in which Syria’s new post-Assad government would attain stronger ties with the US.
And according to The New Arab and agencies on May 20th, EU countries agreed to remove all economic sanctions on Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The move aimed to support the country’s recovery under its new government.
Al Jazeera, France 24 with AFP and AP, Levantis, The The New Arab and agencies
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