Dozens killed in clashes between Druze and Bedouin in southern Syria

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 …

Syria announces ceasefire after deadly clashes between Druze and Bedouin fighters

The Syrian defence minister has announced a ceasefire in the Druze-majority southern city of Sweida, which was entered by government forces earlier on Tuesday after days of clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin groups. After an “agreement with the …

Israel launches bombing raids in Syria and Lebanon

Israel has launched bombing raids against two of its neighbours, hitting government forces in southern Syria and what it said were Hezbollah targets in eastern Lebanon. In Syria, the strikes hit forces loyal to the transitional government that had been …

Israeli aircraft strike Syria’s Suwayda after gov’t forces enter Druze city

Syria defence ministry has announced a ceasefire in the Druze-majority city of Suwayda, saying an agreement has been reached with the city’s “notables and dignitaries” after days of deadly clashes with Bedouin tribes. “To all units operating within the …

How does the PKK’s disarmament affect Turkey, Syria and Iraq?

The historic disarmament ceremony on July 11 where members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) laid down their arms marked a pivotal moment in a decades-long conflict in Turkey. The ceremony was described by many who attended as a profoundly symbolic and …

Syria’s treasure hunting fever - podcast

After the fall of Assad, a new business is booming in Syria: metal detectors. The items were previously banned by the regime for their supposed military applications but now shops are opening up across the country to cater to an unprecedented treasure- …

Women played key roles in Syria’s revolution. Now they’ve been pushed to the margins

The end of the oppressive Assad regime in Syria in late 2024 has been broadly welcomed on the global stage – underscored by the fact the United States and European Union have now lifted sanctions against the country. However, women have been marginalised …

Republicans Overseas Israel urge US action to protect Druze in southern Syria amid escalation

What role is Israel playing in the clashes between Druze and Bedouins in Syria? - analysis

Syria announces ceasefire in Sweida after agreement with local leaders, IDF strikes regime targets