Syrian president’s office says it will deploy force to end Bedouin-Druze clashes in southern region

Bedouin and tribal fighters deploy at the western entrance of Syria's Druze heartland of Sweida on July 18, 2025. (Bakr ALKASEM / AFP)
Bedouin and tribal fighters deploy at the western entrance of Syria's Druze heartland of Sweida on July 18, 2025. (Bakr ALKASEM / AFP)

Syrian authorities will deploy a dedicated force to end clashes and resolve conflict between factions from the Druze community and members of Bedouin tribes in southern Syria, in coordination with political and security measures aimed at restoring stability, the presidency says in a statement.

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