In southwestern Syria's Sweida, the Druse community is training armed recruits under Fadi Azam, illustrating their pivotal role amidst shifting political landscapes. As Islamist rebels establish a new governance structure after ousting Bashar al-Assad, they aim to unify various militias into a single national force. However, the Druse militias have expressed skepticism regarding the new government's commitment to safeguarding the rights of minorities, exposing the challenges in achieving national cohesion and stability in a region plagued by civil conflict.
You have to practice as if it's real, screamed the instructor, Fadi Azam. Want me to start shooting at you instead to make it real?
As the Islamist rebels who ousted the dictator Bashar al-Assad in December set up a new government, they are seeking to fold disparate militias including this one.
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