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Tag: Sweida, Syria

World

Syrian and Israeli Officials Meet for U.S. Brokered Talks

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025Euan Ward and Gabby SobelmanComments Off on Syrian and Israeli Officials Meet for U.S. Brokered Talks

The talks in Paris brokered by the United States were the latest effort to reduce tensions between the two longstanding foes, and came after Israel launched airstrikes on the Syrian capital last month.

World

Footage Shows Medical Volunteer Execution in Southern Syria Amid Sectarian Violence

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025Christina Goldbaum and Sanjana VargheseComments Off on Footage Shows Medical Volunteer Execution in Southern Syria Amid Sectarian Violence

The images are the latest reflecting the wave of sectarian violence that has recently consumed the country and left more than 1,000 dead.

World

After Weeks of Sectarian Clashes in Syria, an Uneasy Truce Takes Hold

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025Carlotta Gall and Nicole TungComments Off on After Weeks of Sectarian Clashes in Syria, an Uneasy Truce Takes Hold

The fighting has stopped in the southern city of Sweida, three weeks after a deadly eruption of violence. But the area remains tense as clashes continue beyond the city.

World

Syrian Inquiry Says Military Leaders Did Not Order Sectarian Killings in March

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025Euan WardComments Off on Syrian Inquiry Says Military Leaders Did Not Order Sectarian Killings in March

A fact-finding committee presented findings on a wave of sectarian killings earlier this year. Human rights experts said the report failed to hold the country’s security establishment accountable.

World

Syrian Government Evacuates Bedouin Families After Deadly Clashes

July 21, 2025Raja Abdulrahim and Muhammad Haj KadourComments Off on Syrian Government Evacuates Bedouin Families After Deadly Clashes

The violence in Sweida Province between groups from Bedouin tribes and the Druse minority renewed fears of sectarian conflict and drew Israeli attacks before a cease-fire was announced Saturday.

World

Syria Declares Cease-Fire After a Week of Upheaval

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025Euan WardComments Off on Syria Declares Cease-Fire After a Week of Upheaval

Sectarian-tinged clashes left hundreds dead and attracted Israeli military intervention. A U.S. envoy said Israel and Syria had agreed to a truce.

World

Who Are the Druse? The Religious Minority at the Center of Israel and Syria’s Tensions

July 18, 2025July 20, 2025Euan WardComments Off on Who Are the Druse? The Religious Minority at the Center of Israel and Syria’s Tensions

Spread across Syria, Lebanon and Israel, the secretive religious minority has long balanced integration and independence. Now, members are at the heart of the region’s shifting power struggles.

World

Blood in the Streets and Death in the Air: Residents Survey Damage in Syrian City

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Christina Goldbaum and Reham MourshedComments Off on Blood in the Streets and Death in the Air: Residents Survey Damage in Syrian City

In the southern city of Sweida, residents describe the aftermath of a wave of sectarian violence.

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