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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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Syrian Interim Government Deploys Forces to Quell Deadly Suweida Clashes Amid Ceasefire Hopes

Syrian Interim Government Deploys Forces to Quell Deadly Suweida Clashes Amid Ceasefire Hopes

Syrian Interim Government Deploys Forces to Quell Deadly Suweida Clashes Amid Ceasefire Hopes The Syrian interim government has announced the deployment of a new military force to southern Syria, aiming to quell escalating sectarian clashes that have reportedly claimed nearly 600 lives since erupting on Sunday. The violence primarily involves Bedouin and Druze fighters in the Suweida province, a region grappling with severe instability. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s office confirmed the deployment, urging all factions to exercise restraint amidst reports…

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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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Syrian Government Prepares Return to Sweida Amid Renewed Druze-Bedouin Clashes, Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Syrian Government Prepares Return to Sweida Amid Renewed Druze-Bedouin Clashes, Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Syrian Government Prepares Return to Sweida Amid Renewed Druze-Bedouin Clashes, Humanitarian Crisis Deepens The humanitarian crisis in southern Syria’s Sweida province is deepening as government forces prepare to return following renewed clashes between Druze armed groups and Bedouin clans. This development comes after a fragile ceasefire announced earlier in the week failed to halt the violence, which has already displaced tens of thousands of people. Syrian officials confirmed negotiations were underway with Druze factions for government re-entry to restore stability,…

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Sweida’s Grim Aftermath: Druze Community Unearths Mass Casualties, Looting Following Syria Clashes

Sweida’s Grim Aftermath: Druze Community Unearths Mass Casualties, Looting Following Syria Clashes

Sweida’s Grim Aftermath: Druze Community Unearths Mass Casualties, Looting Following Syria Clashes JARAMANA, Syria (AP) – The Druze community in Syria’s southern Sweida province is grappling with a horrific aftermath following days of brutal clashes that saw a ceasefire take effect late Wednesday. As residents return from hiding or displacement, they are discovering bodies of civilians in the streets and widespread looting, painting a grim picture of the violence that claimed hundreds of lives. The fighting, which erupted between local…

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Syria’s Leader Vows Protection for Druze Amid Escalating Sectarian Violence and Israeli Strikes

Syria’s Leader Vows Protection for Druze Amid Escalating Sectarian Violence and Israeli Strikes

Syria’s Leader Vows Protection for Druze Amid Escalating Sectarian Violence and Israeli Strikes Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has publicly committed to protecting the country’s Druze citizens, following a surge in sectarian clashes in Suweida province and retaliatory Israeli air strikes. The escalating violence, which erupted on Sunday, has reportedly claimed over 350 lives, prompting international concern. Clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes have intensified in Suweida, with reports from residents and activists accusing government forces of civilian killings…

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Syria: Israeli Strikes Hit Damascus Amidst Deadly Suweida Fighting, US Announces Ceasefire Deal

Syria: Israeli Strikes Hit Damascus Amidst Deadly Suweida Fighting, US Announces Ceasefire Deal

Syria: Israeli Strikes Hit Damascus Amidst Deadly Suweida Fighting, US Announces Ceasefire Deal Recent Israeli airstrikes have targeted the Syrian defense ministry in Damascus and government forces in southern Syria, intensifying a four-day sectarian conflict in the mostly Druze province of Suweida. This escalation comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a breakthrough, stating “specific steps” have been agreed upon to end the “troubling and horrifying situation” in Suweida tonight. Syria’s foreign ministry has welcomed these US and…

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Israel Strikes Syrian Military Amid Deadly Clan Clashes in Sweida

Israel Strikes Syrian Military Amid Deadly Clan Clashes in Sweida

Israel Strikes Syrian Military Amid Deadly Clan Clashes in Sweida Israel’s military has confirmed recent strikes on military tanks in southern Syria, intensifying an already volatile situation where deadly clashes are ongoing between Druze militias, Bedouin tribes, and Syrian government forces in Sweida province. The region, struggling for stability after 13 years of civil war, has seen a significant escalation in violence this week. Reports indicate dozens have been killed in the internal fighting. Syria’s Interior Ministry states over 30…

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Syria’s Sweida Province Erupts: Dozens Dead in Druze-Bedouin Clashes, Israel Intervenes

Syria’s Sweida Province Erupts: Dozens Dead in Druze-Bedouin Clashes, Israel Intervenes

Syria’s Sweida Province Erupts: Dozens Dead in Druze-Bedouin Clashes, Israel Intervenes Deadly clashes have erupted in Syria’s southern Sweida province, resulting in the deaths of over 30 people and nearly 100 injured. The violence, which began between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin clans, escalated significantly on Monday, drawing intervention from Syrian government forces and prompting Israeli military strikes. According to the Syrian Interior Ministry, the fighting has created a dangerous state of chaos. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights,…

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