Jul 16, 2025, 6:28 PM

Warrng sides reach new ceasefire deal in Syria's Sweida

Warrng sides reach new ceasefire deal in Syria's Sweida

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – A new ceasefire agreement was achieved on Wednesday between the Syrian interim government and Druze leaders in the southern province of Sweida,

The ceasefire on Wednesday aims to end days of deadly clashes and reintegrate the province under full state control, according to Syria's interior authorities, Xinhua reported.

Clashes erupted between armed Druze militias and Bedouin groups armed by HTS-led regime in Suwayda after both sides reportedly seized vehicles from each other.

Syria’s Interior Ministry said that more than 30 people have been killed and nearly 100 others injured in the violence.

Israel, which has occupied parts of Syria's south has said it won't let Syrian HTS-led regime move forces into southern the ocuntry claiming to be shielding the area's Druze community from attacks.

Lots of Arab states allied with HTS-led regime in Syria have condmned the Israeli regime's agreement. Iran has also condmned the regime's attacks on Sweida.

MNA

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