Syrian government declares ‘comprehensive’ ceasefire in Sweida

Presidency urges all parties to commit to truce and says any breaches will be violation of sovereignty• Analysis: Escalating unrest lays bare new regime’s momentous challengesThe Syrian presidency has declared an “immediate and comprehensive” ceasefire in Sweida, saying internal security forces had been deployed in the southern province after almost a week of fighting in the predominantly Druze area which has killed more than 700 people.Armed tribes had clashed with Druze fighters on Friday, a day after the army withdrew under Israeli bombardment and diplomatic pressure. Continue reading...

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