The Syrian government said it had successfully ended the fighting in Sweida, southern Syria, by deploying internal security units to key areas and securing the withdrawal of tribal combatants. Interior Ministry spokesman Nour Al-Din Baba confirmed that security forces began spreading across northern and western Sweida late Saturday, following extensive efforts to uphold the ceasefire.

The ceasefire comes after a violent week in which 321 people were killed, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, including women, children, and medical workers. Syria’s Health Ministry reported 260 deaths and nearly 1,700 injuries during the clashes between Druze groups and Bedouin tribes that escalated into retaliatory attacks.

The Ministry of Information outlined a three-phase plan: initial deployment of security forces to halt violence; the establishment of humanitarian corridors between Sweida and neighboring Daraa; and gradual restoration of state institutions and law enforcement in the province.

Tribes Warn Of Reprisals As Tensions Remain

Despite the ceasefire, the Tribal and Clans Council warned that any violation of the agreement would be met with a “harsh response.” Fighters have pulled back from the city center but remain ready, citing ongoing threats from rival factions.

Meanwhile, the spiritual leadership of the Druze community called on ceasefire guarantors to fulfill their commitments and protect civilians, asserting that the community has been acting in self-defense. The leadership also demanded direct international protection for the Druze population in Syria.

A medical convoy of 20 ambulances and specialized personnel was dispatched by the Health Ministry to support the wounded, alongside large shipments of medical supplies. The government has also established an emergency committee involving several ministries to accelerate humanitarian assistance.

The clashes had intensified after Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeting areas in southern Syria under the pretext of “protecting Druze populations,” complicating the Syrian government’s efforts to stabilize the situation.