Syria’s southern city of Sweida is breathing cautiously after Bedouin tribal fighters withdrew under a fragile ceasefire brokered by the U.S., Türkiye, Jordan, and regional partners. The deal, aimed at ending weeks of deadly clashes that killed over 940 people since mid-July, faced immediate turbulence as violence flared hours after its announcement.
Deal or No Deal? 🎭
Interior authorities confirmed the withdrawal late Saturday, with spokesperson Noureddin al-Baba stating security forces had deployed to stabilize the city. But the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported Druze fighters launched a counteroffensive to reclaim Sweida, triggering mortar attacks by retreating tribal forces. Civilians now face damaged infrastructure, dwindling medical supplies, and a collapsed hospital system—a “looming humanitarian catastrophe,” per SOHR.
Ceasefire Under Fire 🔥
Druze spiritual leaders accused Bedouin militias of violating the truce, urging international guarantors to halt “terror and collective punishment.” Meanwhile, residents remain trapped in a cycle of distrust. “Will this ceasefire last longer than a TikTok trend?” one local activist asked anonymously. With no clear path to peace, Sweida’s future hangs in the balance.
