Tragedy in Sweida: U.S. Citizen Confirmed Dead
The U.S. State Department confirmed the death of Hosam Saraya, an American-Syrian citizen, in Sweida, a predominantly Druze region. Clashes in the area resulted in hundreds of deaths. The U.S. is offering consular assistance to Saraya's family. Additional details were not disclosed.
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The U.S. State Department has officially confirmed that Hosam Saraya, a U.S. citizen, was killed last week in the Druze-majority region of Sweida. This area has been the site of deadly clashes, with reports indicating that hundreds have been killed.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced Saraya's death and emphasized that the U.S. government is extending consular assistance to his family. However, further details about the circumstances surrounding his death remain undisclosed.
According to ABC News, close associates and family members of Saraya, who held dual American-Syrian citizenship, verified that he was one of several individuals depicted in a video being shot. This development adds a tragic dimension to the violence unfolding in Sweida.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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