Summary
Syria has sent security forces to the southern province of Suwayda due to recent clashes involving Druze and Bedouin groups, as well as Israeli military intervention. The deployment came after the United States helped broker a ceasefire between Israel and Syria, although fighting had continued overnight. The Syrian President emphasized the need for national unity and thanked the US for its support.
Key Facts
- Syrian security forces started deploying in Suwayda to stop violence and protect civilians.
- Clashes in Suwayda involved Druze and Bedouin armed groups and government forces, with hundreds killed.
- Israel launched air attacks on Syria, including the Ministry of Defence in Damascus, claiming it aimed to protect Druze people.
- A ceasefire was announced on Saturday, brokered with help from the United States.
- The Syrian president received international calls to restore order and thanked the US for support.
- There is uncertainty about whether Syrian troops have entered Suwayda city or remain on its outskirts.
- The International Organization for Migration reported that around 80,000 people have fled the area.
- Due to the fighting, many people in Suwayda are without essential services like electricity and water.
