The ceasefire in Syria’s Sweida has remained in place on Sunday after a week of deadly sectarian conflict between Druze and Bedouin tribesmen that killed more than 1,120 people. The ceasefire announced on Saturday seems to have been upheld by both rival communities, who have fought on several previous occasions.
The reports on the ground on Sunday said there were no fresh casualties reported on either side after the fighting had ceased on Saturday. As per the Red Crescent, the first humanitarian aid convoy containing food and medical supplies entered Suwayda on Sunday The Syrian war monitor, which has been documenting war-related issues in Syria, has said, "Sweida has been experiencing a cautious calm.”
The Britain-based Observatory gave an updated toll on Sunday of more than 1120 killed since the violence erupted a week ago, including 427 Druze fighters and 298 civilians from the minority group, as well as 354 government security personnel and 21 Sunni Bedouin. The observatory, along with Druze, has alleged that government forces colluded with the tribesmen to fight Druze during the recent clashes.
Meanwhile, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Saturday announced a fresh ceasefire, urging both sides to respect the truce. The United Nations migration agency said, “128,000 people in Sweida province have been displaced by the violence.” US special envoy to Syria Tom Barrack said Sunday that the country stood at a "critical juncture," adding that "peace and dialogue must prevail—and prevail now."
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