Syria

Democracy Dies in Darkness Sectarian clashes between Druze and Bedouin militias have killed at least 30 people. At least 18 Syrian troops were reported killed Monday. Updated July 14, 2025 Two fighters from Sunni Bedouin clans ride their motorcycle past Syrian government security forces deployed on the outskirts of Sweida…

July 14, 2025, by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak The UAE-based logistics heavyweight DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports to develop and operate the Port of Tartus. Courtesy of DP World As part of the agreement, DP World plans to invest…

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BUSRA AL-HARIR, Syria (AP) — Israel’s army said Monday it has struck military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias there...Read More

IDF operation in Southern Syria, July 7 2025. Photo: IDF X The IDF has allowed the release of new information regarding the special operation conducted by reserve soldiers within Syrian territory to arrest members of a terror cell belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Quds Force.  The operation,…

Members of Syrian security forces patrol after being deployed in the village of Al-Soura al-Kubra, following clashes between Sunni Islamist militants and Druze fighters, in Sweida province, Syria, May 2, 2025. REUTERS The Israeli Air Force reportedly flew over the majority Druze area of Suwayda in southern Syria on Monday,…

Clashes between local militias and clans in Syria’s Sweida province have killed more than 30 people and injured nearly 100, and government forces were being sent to the area to restore order, authorities said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported at least 37 people killed, including two children, in…

Ghaith Alsayed Syrian government forces pass next of a dead fighter from Druze militias, at Mazraa village on the outskirts of the city of Sweida, where clashes erupted between Sunni Bedouin clans and Druze militias, southern Syria, Monday, July 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed) BUSRA AL-HARIR, Syria (AP) — Israel’s…

Home / World AFP 14 Jul, 2025 02:37 AM 2 mins to read Deadly Sweida clashes kill 37 as Druze-Bedouin tensions erupt again in Syria. Photo / Getty Images Deadly Sweida clashes kill 37 as Druze-Bedouin tensions erupt again in Syria. Photo / Getty Images Clashes between Bedouin tribes and…

DP World unveils major Syria port development deal, eyes potential development of free zones...Read More