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Ceasefire Holds in Soueïda Following Druze-Bedouin Clashes

A humanitarian convoy delivered vital aid under government security deployments following tribal withdrawals.

Overview

  • The July 20 truce has largely held under government and Druze security deployments enforcing roadblocks around Soueïda.
  • A Syrian Red Crescent convoy of 32 vehicles delivered food, medical supplies, fuel and body bags to the besieged city.
  • Authorities have evacuated about 1,500 Bedouin civilians to reception centers in Deraa and Damascus under truce terms.
  • The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports at least 1,260 fatalities and UN agencies estimate over 128,000 people have been displaced.
  • Hospitals and health centers remain out of service as acute shortages of power, water and food worsen the humanitarian crisis.