Recent clashes between Bedouin groups and Druse militias have resulted in over 50 fatalities, as a new government grapples with ethnic strife.
Sectarian Violence Claims Over 50 Lives in Southern Syria
Sectarian Violence Claims Over 50 Lives in Southern Syria
A surge of sectarian violence in Sweida highlights ongoing tensions in post-civil war Syria.
More than 50 individuals were reported killed following two days of intense sectarian violence in the southern region of Sweida, Syria, as clashes erupted between Bedouin groups and militias from the Druse minority. This surge in violence highlights the challenges faced by President Ahmed al-Shara's new government in asserting control over the country after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December.
Local health officials and monitoring groups report that the clashes, which began on Sunday, have also resulted in over 150 injuries, with fatalities including at least two children. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring organization, provided these figures amidst ongoing tensions.
In response to the violence, the Syrian government has called for restraint and mobilized military forces to restore order, stating that troops are on a mission to "quickly and decisively" conclude the conflict. The Defense Ministry announced via social media that they are offering safe passage for civilians attempting to flee the violence-stricken area.
The situation escalated further when it was reported that eighteen soldiers dispatched to suppress the clashes were killed, complicating the government's efforts to unify various armed factions under its authority. As sectarian divisions continue to simmer, the path to stability for Syria remains fraught with challenges.
Local health officials and monitoring groups report that the clashes, which began on Sunday, have also resulted in over 150 injuries, with fatalities including at least two children. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring organization, provided these figures amidst ongoing tensions.
In response to the violence, the Syrian government has called for restraint and mobilized military forces to restore order, stating that troops are on a mission to "quickly and decisively" conclude the conflict. The Defense Ministry announced via social media that they are offering safe passage for civilians attempting to flee the violence-stricken area.
The situation escalated further when it was reported that eighteen soldiers dispatched to suppress the clashes were killed, complicating the government's efforts to unify various armed factions under its authority. As sectarian divisions continue to simmer, the path to stability for Syria remains fraught with challenges.
