Over 940 Killed in Syria as Violence Escalates Out of Control

More than 940 people have died in Syria since violence broke out last Saturday, according to reports.

The clashes began in the Druze-majority Sweida region, where sudden fighting between the Druze community and Bedouin tribes led to a sharp rise in violence. Residents reported heavy gunfire and mortar shelling over the past two days.

Despite attempts, Syria’s Islamic-led government has failed to enforce a ceasefire. The violence, which started as a local conflict, has now turned into a serious crisis.

Although the Syrian government has deployed security forces to the southern region, the violence continues. The Interior Ministry claimed on Saturday night that fighting had stopped and Bedouin fighters were removed from Sweida city. However, local media reports suggest this claim is false.

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that at least 940 people have been killed in the clashes since last week. They also stated that even the Syrian army got into confrontations with Druze fighters while trying to reduce tensions.

On Saturday, both Druze and Bedouin fighters came face to face again, pushing the situation beyond control.