Dozens of people have been killed in armed clashes between Sunni Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militias in southern Syria, according to local media reports. The violence erupted in the predominantly Druze city in the province of Suweida on Sunday, two days after a Druze merchant was reportedly abducted on the highway to Damascus.

To all units operating within the city of Suweida, we declare a complete ceasefire after an agreement was reached with the city's notables and dignitaries'

Syria’s defence minister announced a truce after government forces began moving into Suweida city to quell violence which has killed dozens of people.

Clashes in Syria between Bedouin tribes, government forces, and the Druze minority have left dozens dead, raising fears of escalating violence.

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 16 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the continued violence in the Druze-majority area in Suweida governorate in southern Syria, which has resulted in dozens of casualties, including among civilians, a UN Spokesperson said Tuesday.

In Deraa city to the west of Suweida city, where former rebels and dissidents took control after the army pulled out its troops, a statue of Assad was brought down last night, residents said, as ...