US EditionA Province in Ruin: The Recent Developments in Suweida Over the Weekend - The Syrian Observer
SUWEIDA, SYRIA, JUL 20 – The convoy of 32 vehicles delivered essential aid following sectarian violence that killed more than 1,000 people, marking a fragile ceasefire in the Druze heartland, officials said.
- On Sunday, the first humanitarian aid convoy entered Suweida after recent violence, coordinated with government bodies and local authorities, Syrian Red Crescent official Omar al-Malki said.
- Amid a devastating government campaign, a monitor reported that violence since last Sunday killed over 1,000 people, as Syrian tanks and tribal militias were deployed.
- Omar al-Malki reported the supplies included food, medical and fuel supplies, while AFP photographer said the morgue was full with bodies lying outside, with residents of Suweida holed up without electricity, water and scarce food supplies.
- Internal Security Forces enforced a ceasefire, while Hamza al-Mustafa outlined a three-phase plan to restore security and open crossings.
- Without deeper reform, the ceasefire risks becoming another fleeting accord, as uncertainty about stability persists.
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The first humanitarian convoy to Sueïda, a city torn apart by the clashes between Druze and Bedouins, tried to get to a good port on Sunday 20 July. But tensions between the communities and the lack of confidence allowed only part of the cargo to pass, and the nursing staff were all blocked.
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