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Druze in Syria, Sectarian

Sectarian violence erupts again in Syria, leaving at least 160 dead

Sectarian violence erupted again in southern Syria as local Sunni Bedouin tribes fought armed factions for the Druze religious community. The Syrian government dispatched troops to restore order, and Israel launched airstrikes to protect the Druze.

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Syria announces ceasefire after latest outbreak of deadly sectarian violence

Syria's defense minister has announced a ceasefire just hours after government forces entered a key city in the volatile Sweida province.

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What Israeli bombings and sectarian violence in Suwayda mean for Syria’s transition

Following the deaths of dozens of Druze in Suwayda, southern Syria, Bianna Golodryga speaks to Dareen Khalifa from the International Crisis Group about how this is jeopardizing a fragile sense of stability in a country facing deep sectarian divisions.

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Israel strikes southern Syria after sectarian clashes prompt regime forces to enter Druze area

Syria’s military entered a stronghold for the Druze minority in the country’s south on Tuesday to “pursue outlaw groups,” the ...

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Israeli airstrikes target Syrian government troops amid sectarian unrest

Israel deepened its military involvement in a Syrian civil conflict Tuesday, carrying out a wave of airstrikes against government troops who had deployed to the southern city of Sweida in a bid to ...

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Attacks on Syrian security forces sent to quell sectarian clashes leave 18 dead as Israel strikes targets to protect Druze

At least 18 members of Syria's security forces have been killed in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, the Defence ...

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Israel Strikes Southern Syria in New Flare-Up of Violence

Israel said its military struck several tanks in southern Syria, as clashes between Bedouin gunmen and Druze militias left ...

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