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A bedouin fighter stands while holding his weapon, in Sweida

World Jul 23

Syria asks Turkey for defense support after weeks of sectarian violence

By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press

World Jul 22

Luggage of Bedouin families, who left Sweida Governorate as part of an agreement between the Syrian government and Druze m...
Over 1,400, mostly civilians, were killed in sectarian violence in coastal Syria in March, government says

The violence was the first major incident to emerge after the ouster of longtime President Bashar Assad in December.

By Abby Sewell, Omar Albam, Associated Press

World Jul 21

Bedouin families leave the village of Al-Mazraa
Evacuations of Bedouin families begin in Syria’s Sweida as days of deadly clashes ease

The clashes have increased skepticism in some communities about the ability of Syria's new leaders to assert control.

By Ghaith Alsayed, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

World Jul 21

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and U.S. special envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack meets with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, ...
U.S. envoy to Syria doubles down on support for new government and criticizes Israel’s intervention

Barrack suggested that Israel would prefer to see Syria fragmented and divided rather than a strong central state in control of the country.

By Abby Sewell, Associated Press

World Jul 18

A general view of the city of Sweida
Druze-Bedouin clashes reignite after government forces pull out of southern Syria

Syrian government forces prepared to return to a southern region Friday after renewed clashes broke out between Druze armed groups and members of Bedouin clans, leaving tens of thousands of people displaced in a worsening humanitarian crisis.

By Abby Sewell, Ghaith Alsayed, Associated Press

Jul 17

Syrian forces leave Sweida after days of clashes with Druze minority

By Kareem Chehayeb, Ghaith Alsayed, Associated Press

Syrian government forces have started withdrawing from the southern province of Sweida following days of vicious clashes with militias from the Druze minority.

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Jul 16

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Syria and Druze minority agree to new ceasefire after Israeli strikes on Damascus

By William Brangham, Eliot Barnhart

Some Syrian military units are withdrawing from the southern city of Suwayda after days of deadly fighting. Secretary of State Rubio announced late Wednesday that all parties, including Israel, agreed to a ceasefire. But the day began with Israeli strikes…

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Jul 16

Israel launches airstrike on Syrian Defense Ministry in heart of Damascus

By Abdelrahman Shaheen, Associated press, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

Israel's attack Wednesday came hours after a drone strike on the same building. Syrian state media reported a "number of casualties" without giving further details.

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Jul 15

Syria announces ceasefire after latest outbreak of sectarian violence kills dozens

By Ghaith Alsayed, Abby Sewell, Associated Press

A Britain-based observatory says 135 people have been killed over 48 hours, including two women and two children.

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May 02

Israeli military launches airstrike on Syria after warning over sectarian attacks

By Ghaith Alsayed, Sam Mednick, Associated Press

Israel’s air force struck near Syria’s presidential palace early Friday after warning Syrian authorities not to march toward villages inhabited by members of a minority sect in southern Syria.

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