Syrian authorities blame Druze factions for violating ceasefire in Sweida

4/8/2025 7:59

Syria's interior authorities on Sunday accused Druze armed factions in the southern province of Sweida of violating a ceasefire agreement by launching coordinated attacks on internal security forces, reigniting violent clashes in the already tense region.



In a statement released Sunday afternoon, the interior authorities said the "rebel gangs" were attempting to drag the province into chaos for what they described as "personal motives of their leaders", and were exploiting the truce to mask "abusive" practices.



"Rebel gangs" or "outlawed groups" claimed by the authorities usually refer to Druze fighters involved in the current confrontation.



The statement confirmed attacks on several internal security positions across multiple axes, with authorities' forces responding to "restore order."