Hatum and his supporters fled to Jordan , where they were given asylum .
By this time Hatum , a Druze , knew that Assad would order the bombardment of Suwayda ( a Druze - dominated city ) if Hatum did not accede to his demands .
Hatum and Assad 's supporters fled to Jordan , where they were given asylum .
By this time Hatum , a Druze , knew that Assad would order the bombardment of Suwayda ( a Druze - dominated city ) if Hatum did not accede to his demands .