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Sectarian clashes in Syria's Sweida province have displaced tens of thousands of Bedouins and Druze, with many Bedouins unable to return due to ongoing hostility, violence, and accusations of ethnic cleansing, leaving a fragile and divided community.
Armed Bedouin clans in Syria have withdrawn from the Druze-majority city of Sweida after weeklong clashes, which resulted in hundreds of deaths and displacement, amid a fragile ceasefire and the entry of humanitarian aid. The conflict, involving sectarian violence and external strikes, has heightened tensions among Syria's diverse communities and drawn international concern, with calls for peace and dialogue.
Bedouin fighters in southern Syria have indicated they may observe a ceasefire with the Druze community in Suweida but have not ruled out resuming hostilities, amid ongoing sectarian clashes, displacement, and international concern over violence and atrocities.
Armed Bedouin clans withdrew from the Druze-majority city of Sweida in Syria after a week of violent clashes, which resulted in hundreds of deaths and displacement of over 128,000 people. The conflict, involving sectarian violence and targeted attacks, was temporarily calmed by a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, allowing humanitarian aid to enter the city amid ongoing tensions and political disputes.
Clashes between Druze and Bedouin communities in southern Syria's As-Suwayda province have resulted in at least 18 deaths and 40 injuries, escalating tensions following a violent incident involving a Druze man and retaliatory actions. The violence has prompted calls for calm from local leaders and highlights ongoing sectarian tensions amid Syria's political transition.
Jordan's Black Desert, with its natural and human history, including ancient ruins, Safaitic inscriptions, and nature reserves, may be transformed by the New City Project, which aims to create a second capital on the edge of the desert by 2050. However, the project's success is uncertain due to the region's water scarcity and lack of location-specific activities. The Black Desert is also home to Bedouin nomads and serves as a political presence for them. Jordan is torn between exploiting or preserving the desert, but tourism may offer a middle way to benefit financially from environmental efforts.