At least 30 people have been killed and around 100 injured in violent clashes between Druze and Bedouin communities in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda, according to Syria’s Ministry of Interior. The ministry announced on Sunday that government security forces would “intervene directly” to stop the fighting and restore order.
The escalating violence has drawn concern from local leaders, who are reportedly attempting to defuse the crisis. According to Lebanon’s Al-Mayadeen network, representatives from both communities have begun negotiating the release of detainees held by each side in an effort to prevent further bloodshed.
The Syrian government has not disclosed the origin of the conflict, and it remains unclear whether the army will be deployed to the region. Tensions between Druze and Bedouin groups in Suwayda have flared sporadically in recent years, often fueled by disputes over land, resources, and local authority.
