Hikmat Al-Hijri
Hikmat Al-Hijri is a prominent Druze spiritual leader in Syria known for his vocal stance against the Syrian government and its policies. Recently, he condemned what he described as a 'genocidal campaign' against the Druze community amidst ongoing sectarian violence near Damascus. His calls for international intervention highlight the perilous situation faced by minority communities in Syria, especially following the upheaval of the Assad regime.
Born on Jun 09, 1965 (60 years old)
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Switzerland:
Hikmat al-Hijri is considered the most important leader of the Druze in Syria.
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Kenya:
Hikmat al-Hijri is an influential spiritual leader accused of breaching the ceasefire by attacking government troops.
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Jamaica:
Some clerics supported engaging with the new leadership, while others, including spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, opposed him.
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Ireland:
Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri is a spiritual leader of Sweida’s Druze community involved in the recent violence.
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Switzerland:
Hikmat al-Hijri is an influential cleric from Suweida who refuses to submit to the central government in Damascus.
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Uruguay:
Hikmat al Hijri is the spiritual leader of the Druze in Syria and has been a vocal critic of the current regime in Damascus.
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Taiwan:
Prominent Druze leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri opposes the current government and has distanced himself from the ceasefires.
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Portugal:
Hikmat al-Hijri has accused the government of Ahmed al-Sharaa of attacking the Druze and called for international protection.
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United States:
Hikmat al-Hijri is the leader of the Spiritual Leadership faction, which is involved in the clashes and has called for a ceasefire.
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Romania:
Hikmat al-Hijri is one of the three spiritual leaders of the Druze in Syria who promised to respect peaceful Bedouin clans.
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