Syria govt clamps down on sectarian incitement at universities

Syria govt clamps down on sectarian incitement at universities

Syria's Ministry of Higher Education has issued a sweeping ban on all forms of speech or publication that incite hatred, sectarianism, or racism. The move comes after weeks of tension and sectarian violence that saw hundreds of Druze students from Suwayda province flee universities in Damascus and elsewhere due to threats and harassment. The decision was announced by Minister of Higher Education Marwan al-Halabi and published on the ministry’s …

The Syrian Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Marwan Al-Halabi, issued an official decree prohibiting the publication, circulation, or promotion of any content that is inflammatory or threatens national unity in all educational institutions affiliated with the ministry...

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Minister of Interior Anas Khattab received a delegation of dignitaries and notables from Suwayda Governorate, headed by Suwayda Governor and the Minister of Higher Education to discuss conditions of students and ways to maintain safety on campuses. (L24/Social Media) The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has introduced sweeping measures to stem the rise of sectarian rhetoric to ensure the safety of all students in Syrian unive…