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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed alarm at the escalating violence in Sweida, a predominantly Druze city in southern Syria, where more than 200 people have reportedly been killed. The Secretary-General also condemned Israel's airstrikes on the city, as well as on pro-government forces and the defense ministry
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The escalating violence in Sweida, a predominantly Druze city in southwestern Syria, has resulted in the deaths of over 200 people, according to news reports. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned the violence and called for an immediate de-escalation of hostilities, citing concerns for the safety of civilians and
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Violent unrest continues to ravage the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, with at least 30 reported deaths and hundreds injured. The conflict escalated between Sunni Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militias, prompting the interim government to deploy security forces, which led to clashes with local armed militia. Israel's
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Sectarian tensions in Syria have escalated, leaving at least 30 dead in clashes between Sunni Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militia in the city of Sweida. The violence comes as Islamists have toppled former dictator Bashar al-Assad, sparking fears among minority groups. UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Najat Rochdi,
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Syria's fragile transition is witnessing a surge in sectarian violence, with over 100 Druze community members killed since May. This crisis is linked to the misuse of "nafir aam," a general call to arms, which was initially declared in response to the Assad family's
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The Israeli-occupied West Bank has become a hotbed of violence and intimidation against Palestinians, particularly in rural communities, since the war in Gaza began. Israeli settlers, backed by the military, have carried out attacks against Palestinians, including a violent incident at a primary school in Mu'arrajat, where extremist
