All articles tagged with #sweida
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
Syria's upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for September are delayed in Sweida and other provinces due to security concerns following sectarian clashes and violence, with elections postponed until a safe environment is restored.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
A protest in Sweida, Syria, saw armed Druze residents waving Israeli flags and calling for annexation by Israel, amid ongoing regional tensions and violence, with accusations of Israeli interference and calls for self-determination.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Sectarian violence in Sweida, Syria, involving armed factions and government forces, has resulted in over 1,380 deaths, displacement of 120,000, and widespread destruction, highlighting ongoing ethnic tensions and instability in the region.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
After a week of deadly violence involving armed clashes, bombardment, and airstrikes that killed over 1,000 people and displaced 128,000, a tense calm has returned to Syria's Sweida province following the withdrawal of fighters and a ceasefire agreement. Humanitarian aid is being dispatched amid ongoing shortages and infrastructure damage, with international calls for peace and stability in the region.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Reuters
Calm has returned to Syria's Sweida after Bedouin fighters withdrew, following days of violence that resulted in hundreds of deaths, with international calls for peace and ongoing tensions involving Druze communities, Syrian security forces, and regional actors like Israel and the US.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Tensions in Sweida have eased after Bedouin fighters withdrew, following a ceasefire and Syrian government intervention, but residents still face hardships like lack of water and electricity amid ongoing clashes and regional tensions involving Israel and internal factions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Washington Post
Despite Syria's president declaring a ceasefire after a week of intense sectarian fighting in Sweida, residents report ongoing violence, highlighting the ongoing instability and challenges faced by the new government in restoring peace.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Ynetnews
Fighting in Sweida, Syria, has resulted in over 600 deaths and a humanitarian crisis, with hospitals overwhelmed and bodies left in the streets. The Syrian government has announced plans to deploy troops to restore order amid escalating violence between Druze and Bedouin factions, prompting a shift in regional policy, while international bodies call for investigations into violations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
After days of intense fighting and violence in Syria's Druze city of Sweida, a ceasefire was announced, but reports indicate ongoing violence, killings, and looting by government forces, deepening distrust among residents and raising concerns about sectarian and human rights violations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Reuters
Israel has agreed to allow limited Syrian security forces access to Sweida for 48 hours amid ongoing violence that has resulted in over 300 deaths, as clashes between Bedouin fighters and Druze factions continue in the region, prompting international concern and calls for humanitarian aid.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Reuters
Israel has agreed to allow limited Syrian security forces access to Sweida for 48 hours amid ongoing violence and clashes involving Druze communities and Syrian government forces, with international concerns over human rights violations and humanitarian access.