At least 18 people were killed and 50 injured in violent clashes between Druze and Bedouin communities in Syria’s Sweida province on Sunday, per local reports and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). The fighting spread to multiple areas, including al-Muqawwas and al-Tayra, with children among the wounded. 🚨
Roots of the Conflict
Tensions flared after a Druze man was assaulted by Bedouin gunmen at a checkpoint, sparking retaliatory detentions. Reinforcements from Daraa province later arrived, escalating the violence. Mortar shells and gunfire rocked villages like Lbeen and al-Sura al-Kabira, with security forces clashing with attackers.
Mediation Efforts
Local leaders are negotiating to release detainees and prevent further bloodshed. Meanwhile, highways like Damascus-Sweida remain closed, leaving residents on edge. No official intervention has been announced yet. 💔
Regional Impact
The SOHR warns of potential escalation as armed groups mobilize. Sweida, a historically stable region, now faces uncertainty—a stark reminder of Syria’s fragile post-war recovery. 📉
