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flag Four civilians killed, one injured in al-Matouneh shooting; suspect arrested amid ongoing investigations.

flag On February 8, 2026, four civilians were killed and one seriously injured in a shooting in al-Matouneh, Suwayda province, Syria, according to the Interior Ministry. flag A local internal security officer was arrested in connection with the attack, which targeted residents harvesting olives in a government-controlled area. flag Authorities confirmed the suspect’s arrest following a survivor’s testimony and said investigations are ongoing. flag The incident occurred in a region under a fragile ceasefire since July 2025, despite repeated violations by armed groups linked to Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri. flag Security chief Hussam al-Tahhan condemned the violence, stressing that threats to civilians would not be tolerated and urging calm.

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