Syrian government security forces man a checkpoint, to prevent Beduin tribal fighters from reaching the city of Sweida, along a road in southern Sweida province on July 19, 2025.
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The Syrian presidency announced on Saturday (July 19, 2025) an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire following days of bloodshed in the predominantly Druze area that has left over 300 people dead.
The presidency called on “all parties to fully respect” the truce, that came after Israel bombed defence ministry forces which had deployed to the southern province earlier this week to force their withdrawal.
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Published – July 19, 2025 01:34 pm IST
