The Syrian army has taken full control of the southern city of Suwayda, which is home to a majority of the country’s Druze population, after two days of violent unrest. The deployment came following a ceasefire agreement reached with the approval of Druze community leaders, aimed at curbing further bloodshed and restoring order. Syria’s Defense […]
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Over 30 killed in Syria’s worst sectarian violence in years
SUWAYDA, SYRIA — Over 30 people have been killed and at least 100 injured in deadly sectarian clashes in Suwayda, a predominantly Druze city in southern Syria. Armed confrontations erupted between local Druze militias and Bedouin tribal fighters following a spate of kidnappings that reignited deep-rooted tensions. The violence has shaken a region that had […]