Syrian government security forces hold a checkpoint, to prevent Bedouin tribal fighters from reaching the city of Sweida, along a road in Sweida province, southern Syria, July 19, 2025. (Credit: Sam Hariri/AFP)
Syrian security forces have begun deploying in the Druze-majority province of Sweida, where sectarian violence has left more than 700 people dead, the interior ministry said on Saturday.
"Internal security forces have begun deploying in Sweida province ... intending to protect civilians and put an end to the chaos," Ministry spokesperson Noureddine al-Baba said in a statement on Telegram.
Syrian security forces have begun deploying in the Druze-majority province of Sweida, where sectarian violence has left more than 700 people dead, the interior ministry said on Saturday.
"Internal security forces have begun deploying in Sweida province ... intending to protect civilians and put an end to the chaos," Ministry spokesperson Noureddine al-Baba said in a statement on Telegram.
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