#Sweida
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PoliticsSyria Taps Druze Activist Mozna Alatrash as Peace Adviser Amid Regional Tensions
Syria has appointed Druze activist and media personality Mozna Alatrash as a peace adviser, a move seen as an effort to engage the minority sect amid regional tensions and the country's post-war recovery. Alatrash, from a prominent family in Sweida, has a background in civil society and media, and has previously expressed criticism of the Syrian government.
PoliticsSyria Deploys Troops to Sweida Amid Israeli Military Buildup and Druze Militia Activity
Syria has deployed troops to Sweida province amid increased Israeli military activity, potentially for base construction. The move comes as Druze militias, backed by Israel, have mobilized, complicating US peace efforts and raising regional tensions.
PoliticsUS Envoy Tom Barrack Urges Restraint and Dialogue Following Deadly Escalation in Sweida
US envoy Tom Barrack has called for immediate restraint and dialogue following a violent escalation between security forces and an armed Druze group in Syria's Sweida province.
Breaking NewsViolent Clashes Leave at Least 10 Syrian Security Personnel Injured in Sweida Province
At least 10 members of the Internal Security Forces were injured following clashes with armed groups in Syria's southern Sweida province. The ongoing unrest follows continued tensions in the region since the fall of former president Bashar Al Assad's regime.