Support for Swaida victims in Australia

Druze Swaida vigil Melbourne Australia

Vigil was held in Melbourne for the victims of Swaida Source: Nizar Ashkar

Vigils were held across Australia in support of the people in Swaida, south of Syria after ISIS's attack on the villages in the province. Nizar Ashkar from the Druze Community Charity of Victoria says that the vigils have two aims.


The interview was conducted in Arabic.

 


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