South Syria faces uncertain calm after deadly clashes that killed over 1,100
The United Nations reports that over 128,000 people have been displaced by a week of sectarian violence in southern Syria's Druze heartland, with more than 1,100 deaths. On Sunday, the situation in Sweida province seemed calm, though forces loyal to the new leadership remained deployed. Druze militias appear to have driven out their Bedouin rivals from the area.
The United Nations reports that over 128,000 people have been displaced by a week of sectarian violence in southern Syria's Druze heartland, with more than 1,100 deaths. On Sunday, the situation in Sweida province seemed calm, though forces loyal to the new leadership remained deployed. Druze militias appear to have driven out their Bedouin rivals from the area.
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