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Clashes rage in Druze region as Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire
By Laila Bassam DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Sectarian clashes escalated in Syria's predominantly Druze region of Sweida on Saturday, ...
As U.S. hails Syria ceasefire, Sweida residents say fighting rages on
Syria’s president declared a ceasefire after nearly a week of sectarian bloodshed in the south, but civilians said there was ...
Al-Monitor on MSN1d
Syrian presidency announces comprehensive ceasefire after fighting in Druze area
A Syrian military official said correspondence with the US had led Damascus to believe it could deploy forces to Sweida ...
Syrian government and Druze minority leaders announce a new ceasefire
Syrian officials and Druze leaders have announced a new ceasefire after days of violent clashes, but Israel has continued its ...
Syria must protect Druze or be shunned by the world, says Israel
Syria should not be allowed back into the international community unless it is able to uphold protections for the Druze and ...
Syria's leader urges Bedouin tribes to commit to a ceasefire ending clashes with the Druze
Government forces that were initially sent to restore order but effectively sided with the Bedouins against the Druze were ...
Syrian government urges parties to respect truce in Druze region
Syria's Islamist-led government said its security forces were deploying in the predominantly Druze southern city of Sweida on ...
Why did Israel attack Syria — and what does it have to do with the Druze
Israeli leaders said they launched attacks on Syria this week to protect members of the Druze religious group in the ...
Cyprus Mail on MSN1d
Syrian forces prepare to redeploy to Sweida city despite Israeli warnings
Syrian security forces are preparing to redeploy to the Druze-majority Sweida city to quell fighting with Bedouin tribes, a Syrian interior ministry spokesperson said on Friday, further straining a ...