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Saudi Arabia blames UAE for backing Druze separatists in Syria

06 Jan 2026-18:20
Syria detains officials over Sweida violence

Syria has detained and interrogated members of its defense and interior ministries suspected of committing abuses against civilians in the predominantly Druze province of Sweida in July, according to the committee investigating the violence.

03 Sep 2025-20:26
Atabay: Autonomy for Druze and YPG could lead to Syria’s disintegration -INTERVIEW

29 Jul 2025-12:00
“There cannot be a state within a state, or an army within an army” — Analyst warns of inevitable conflict between Syria and the YPG

News.Az presents an interview with Ibrahim Kelesh, a retired Colonel and former Strategy Expert at ASSAM (Justice Defenders Strategic Research Center).

28 Jul 2025-11:18
Second aid convoy reaches Suwayda as ceasefire holds after deadly Druze-Bedouin clashes

A second aid convoy carrying vital supplies reached the southern Syrian city of Suwayda on Wednesday, days after deadly clashes between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin tribes left hundreds dead and tens of thousands displaced.

23 Jul 2025-17:59
Syria’s defense ministry aware of ‘shocking violations’ in Sweida, launches investigation

The Syrian defense ministry announced on Tuesday that it is aware of reports detailing “shocking violations” committed by individuals wearing military fatigues in Sweida, a predominantly Druze city in southern Syria.

23 Jul 2025-17:19
Southern Syria erupts: Druze–Bedouin clashes spark Israeli airstrikes

Editor's note: Moses Becker is a special commentator on political issues for News.Az, a PhD in political science and an expert on interethnic and interreligious relations. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.

21 Jul 2025-11:00
Syria: Armed Bedouin clans withdraw from Druze-majority Sweida after ceasefire

Armed Bedouin factions in southern Syria announced Sunday they have withdrawn from the Druze-majority city of Sweida following a week of violent clashes and a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Humanitarian aid convoys have begun entering the city, which has been left devastated by sectarian fighting, power outages, and severe shortages.

21 Jul 2025-10:31
Ammar Kahf: Israeli attacks on Syria are geopolitical, not humanitarian- INTERVIEW

19 Jul 2025-00:40
Clashes escalate between Druze and Bedouin forces in Southern Syria amid Israeli airstrikes

Intense fighting erupted Friday between armed Druze factions and Bedouin tribal forces near the western entrance of Suwayda city in southern Syria, further destabilizing the already fragile region.

18 Jul 2025-17:55

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