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Religious Endowments Minister Controversial Druze Resolution

The move is seen as an attempt to cement Druze support for Assad
Religious Endowments Minister Controversial Druze Resolution

Minister for Religious Endowments has issued a controversial resolution recognizing Druze sheikhs as having legal authority over the sect and property.

 

The timing of the resolution is seen as a political attempt to appease the sheikhs and secure their support for the election of Bashar Assad.

 

Translated and edited by The Syrian Observer

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