First-person footage captured intense armed clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes in Syria's southern Sweida Province, leaving at least 37 dead and 50 wounded, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The violence erupted in the al-Muqawwas neighborhood before spreading to rural areas, with heavy gunfire and shelling reported.
Local Mediation Efforts Underway
With no official intervention announced, community leaders are negotiating to release detainees and de-escalate tensions. Residents remain on high alert amid fears of further violence, highlighting the fragility of security in the region.
Broader Implications
The clashes underscore ongoing instability in Syria’s southern provinces, drawing attention to tribal dynamics and localized conflicts persisting beyond the decade-long civil war. Analysts warn that unresolved disputes risk exacerbating humanitarian challenges in the area.
