Deadly Clashes
Syria Announces Ceasefire in Druze City After Deadly Clashes
The Syrian Ministry of Defence has announced a ceasefire in the Druze-majority city of Suwayda, following days of deadly clashes with Bedouin tribes. According to Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra, “To all units operating within the city of Suwayda, we declare a complete ceasefire,” after an agreement was reached with the city’s “notables and dignitaries”. […]
Deadly Clashes Erupt in Predominantly Druze Syrian City
Fighting between Bedouin tribes and local fighters in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida in southern Syria has resulted in several fatalities. The clashes, which occurred on Sunday, mark the first outbreak of deadly violence in the area since fighting between members of the Druze community and security forces killed dozens of people in April […]