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Syria announces ceasefire after latest outbreak of deadly sectarian violence

SWEIDA, SYRIA, JUL 16 – The ceasefire follows deadly sectarian clashes that killed at least 135 people and Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian military positions, aiming to halt violence in Sweida province.

  • On Tuesday, following sectarian violence in Sweida, Syria’s defense minister declared a ceasefire as government troops moved into the city.
  • The conflict started with reciprocal kidnappings and violent confrontations between Sunni Bedouin groups and armed Druze factions in the predominantly Druze southern province.
  • A U.K.-based war monitoring group reported that at least 166 people, including civilians and fighters, have died since Sunday, with sporadic clashes and ongoing reports of abuses persisting despite the ceasefire.
  • U.S. envoy Tom Barrack stated that Washington is holding meaningful and open talks with all involved groups to find a path leading to stability and unity.
  • Israeli military strikes targeted Syrian regime forces in Sweida to protect the Druze minority, while Syria condemned the attacks as external aggression, highlighting regional tensions.
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