Druze-Sunni clashes: Almost 600 killed in south Syria violence, says war monitor

Druze-Sunni clashes: Almost 600 killed in south Syria violence, says war monitor

Nearly 600 people have died in southern Syria amid recent violence between Bedouin and Druze communities in Suweida province, according to SOHR.

Syria’s security forces enter the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on July 15, 2025, following clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters. Syrian government forces entered the majority Druze city of Sweida on July 15, 2025, the interior ministry said, aiming to end clashes with Bedouin tribes that have killed nearly 100 people. (Photo by Sam HARIRI / AFP)