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Government forces and armed Druze group exchange fire in Syria's Sweida province
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Government forces and armed Druze group exchange fire in Syria's Sweida province

In Syria's Sweida province, government security forces exchanged fire with an armed Druze group, resulting in at least 10 injuries among the forces. The conflict occurred in the western countryside of Sweida, where security forces claimed to be repelling attacks by 'outlaw groups.' The fighting began late Monday and subsided by early Tuesday. Sweida, predominantly Druze, remains largely outside the control of President Ahmad Al Shara, despite being surrounded by government troops. Israeli military interventions earlier in the year helped local Druze forces retain control of the region. The National Guard, a major Druze armed group, reported that a child was injured during the clashes, and both sides accused each other of initiating the violence. The conflict coincided with protests in Sweida against 'outlaw groups' blocking students from taking exams in areas outside government control.

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Government forces and armed Druze group exchange fire in Syria's Sweida province

In Syria's Sweida province, government security forces exchanged fire with an armed Druze group, resulting in at least 10 injuries among the forces. The conflict occurred in the western countryside of Sweida, where security forces claimed to be repelling attacks by 'outlaw groups.' The fighting began late Monday and subsided by early Tuesday. Sweida, predominantly Druze, remains largely outside the control of President Ahmad Al Shara, despite being surrounded by government troops. Israeli military interventions earlier in the year helped local Druze forces retain control of the region. The National Guard, a major Druze armed group, reported that a child was injured during the clashes, and both sides accused each other of initiating the violence. The conflict coincided with protests in Sweida against 'outlaw groups' blocking students from taking exams in areas outside government control.

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