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Syria clears fighters from Druze city of Suwayda, declares halt to clashes | News
Syria’s government says it has cleared Bedouin fighters from the predominantly Druze city of Suwayda and declared a halt to…
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Syria declares new Suwayda ceasefire, deploys forces to ‘restore security’ | Syria’s War News
Syria’s security forces have begun deploying in the restive southern province of Suwayda, a Ministry of Interior spokesperson has said,…
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Israel reportedly targets Bedouin convoy in Syria in wake of strikes | Conflict News
Qatar’s emir has condemned Israel’s days of attacks on Syria in a phone conversation with Syria’s president. Israeli forces have…
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Not just about the Druze: Israel’s rationale for its attacks on Syria | Conflict News
On Wednesday afternoon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a video message to his country’s Druze minority. He implored them…
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Emergency meeting on rising tensions in Syria — Global Issues
© UNICEF/Johnny Shaha A girl walks through a destroyed school in Dara’a Albalad, in southern Syria. (file) Thursday, July 17,…
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Why did Israel bomb Syria? A look at the Druze and the violence in Suwayda | Armed Groups News
Israel has launched a series of intense strikes on Damascus, Syria’s capital, intensifying a campaign it says is in support…
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UN urges de-escalation, protection of civilians as conflict roils Syria — Global Issues
On Sunday, violence erupted between Sunni Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militias in Sweida, two days after a Druze merchant…
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Syria signs $800m Tartous port deal with UAE firm DP World | Business and Economy News
‘Syria possesses valuable assets,’ says DP World’s CEO, highlighting the country’s economic potential. Syria has finalised an $800m agreement with…
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‘Syria simply cannot withstand another wave of instability,’ Security Council hears — Global Issues
“Syria simply cannot withstand another wave of instability,” UN Deputy Special Envoy Najat Rochdi said on Tuesday in a briefing…
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Israel strikes Syria again, claims to have killed alleged Hamas member | Conflict News
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports one dead and two others wounded in the Israeli attack on a vehicle. The…
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