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Syria's armed Bedouins say they have withdrawn from Druze-majority city

Syria's armed Bedouins say they have withdrawn from Druze-majority city

Summary

Armed Bedouin groups in Syria withdrew from the Druze-majority city of Sweida after violent clashes and a ceasefire. Humanitarian aid is now reaching the city, but tensions remain high due to recent conflicts between Druze and Bedouin communities.

Key Facts

  • Bedouin fighters left Sweida following a ceasefire brokered by the U.S.
  • The clashes involved Druze militias and Sunni Muslim Bedouin clans.
  • Hundreds of people died in the fighting, impacting Syria's recovery from war.
  • Israel launched airstrikes in Sweida, targeting government forces allied with Bedouins.
  • The conflict involved kidnappings and sectarian attacks between Druze and Bedouins.
  • Aid convoys entered Sweida, providing essential supplies like food and medicine.
  • The Syrian Red Crescent delivered 32 trucks of aid to the city.
  • Nearly 129,000 people were displaced during the clashes, according to the U.N.
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