The death toll from clashes and reciprocal shelling between local armed groups and tribal militants in the city of Sweida, southern Syria, rose to 37 today, Monday.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that intense clashes in several villages led to the deaths of 37 individuals from both sides by Monday morning. Among the deceased are 27 Druze, including two children, and 10 Bedouin fighters. Additionally, approximately 50 to 90 people have been injured.
The fierce fighting erupted yesterday, Sunday, between local fighters and Bedouin tribes following a robbery incident on the Damascus-Sweida road. The clashes were concentrated in the villages of Al-Tira, Labbin, and Jreen, as well as the Al-Maqous neighborhood east of Sweida city, with various types of weapons being used.
These confrontations have resulted in the closure of the international Damascus-Sweida road and widespread power outages across large parts of the governorate. Homes in Al-Tira village were set ablaze, and clashes continue in some areas. Furthermore, exams in the governorate have been postponed indefinitely due to the deteriorating security situation.
