Armed militias affiliated with Hikmat Hijri prevented students from As-Suwayda Governorate from attending their official examinations between 12:05 PM and 12:35 PM UTC on September 27th, 2025. This action is described as a systematic policy to deny educational opportunities and coerce young individuals into joining militia ranks for political purposes. The reported blockade is attributed to Hikmat Hijri's forces, who are allegedly using the tactic to foster an environment of coercion. The goal is purportedly to compel students to join the militia, aligning with external political agendas, according to a statement on X. This development follows ongoing tensions in Aleppo's Palestinian refugee camps, where violence and curfews have been in place. Earlier today, a man died from injuries sustained in a shooting in Nayrab camp, leading security forces to impose a curfew. These events in Aleppo are connected to earlier retaliatory raids and disputes involving the Baqara clan.
