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Syria War News: Clashes Erupt Again In Syria's Suwayda Between Bedouin And Druze Fighters

Syria War News: Clashes Erupt Again In Syria's Suwayda Between Bedouin And Druze Fighters

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Heavy fighting has flared up again between the Druze and Bedouin tribes in the restive southern Syrian province of Suwayda, as another ceasefire has collapsed a day after Syrian troops pulled out of the area.The resumption of clashes on Friday came as the Syrian Ministry of Interior denied reports that government forces are being redeployed to the Druze-majority governorate. News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
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