The Ahrar Jabal al-Arab Gathering in As-Suwayda has accused the Syrian regime of being behind the assassination attempt on its leader, Sheikh Suleiman Abdul Baqi, on Monday, November 11.
In a statement from the gathering, it was mentioned that the assassination attempt on Sheikh Abdul Baqi had failed after he suffered serious injuries.
The statement pointed out that the gathering has called for peacefulness and peaceful change in accordance with general standards for peace; however, the regime’s forces have repeatedly attempted to militarize the As-Suwayda revolution and have not stopped their assassination attempts that have targeted many honorable individuals and continue to do so.”
It indicated that the assassination and liquidation operations reflect “the regime’s fear of the healthy culture embodied by people like Sheikh Suleiman Abdul Baqi.”
Unknown assailants fired upon Sheikh Abdul Baqi and an associate near the As-Suwayda National Hospital, leading to injuries for both, along with one passerby.
In September 2021, Sheikh Abdul Baqi’s house was attacked with a rocket, which did not result in any injuries.
Suleiman Abdul Baqi is considered one of the prominent figures supporting the As-Suwayda protest movement. His military faction stood against the regime to protect peaceful protests and was one of the founders of the al-Karamah Square movement, alongside other local factions such as the Men of Dignity Movement and the Mountain Brigade.