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Fragile Calm Returns to Syria’s Sweida After Week of Deadly Violence; Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Fragile Calm Returns to Syria’s Sweida After Week of Deadly Violence; Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Fragile Calm Returns to Syria’s Sweida After Week of Deadly Violence; Humanitarian Crisis Deepens A precarious calm has settled over Syria’s southern Sweida province since Sunday, following a brutal week of violence that resulted in over 1,000 fatalities and displaced more than 128,000 people. Reports from local residents indicate a “tense calm” after fighters withdrew, yet the humanitarian situation remains dire, marked by critical shortages of water, electricity, and medical supplies. Hospitals in the region are largely inoperative, struggling to…

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Suweida Civilians Recount ‘Bloodbath’ Amid Escalating Violence in Southern Syria

Suweida Civilians Recount ‘Bloodbath’ Amid Escalating Violence in Southern Syria

Suweida Civilians Recount ‘Bloodbath’ Amid Escalating Violence in Southern Syria Residents of Suweida, a southern Syrian city, have described horrifying scenes of a ‘bloodbath’ over the past five days, as deadly sectarian clashes have erupted, leaving hundreds dead and civilians trapped in terror. Eyewitnesses recount ‘bodies everywhere’ and systematic violence, painting a grim picture of a city once known for its peace now engulfed in chaos. The violence escalated following the abduction of a Druze merchant on Sunday, sparking long-running…

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