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Syrian government forces pull out of Sweida after days of violence
In this episode of W News, presented by Jono Hayes, we report on Syrian government forces withdrawing from the Druze heartland of Sweida. The southern province has seen deadly clashes since Sunday between Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes, and pro-government forces. In a televised address, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced that community leaders would now take over responsibility for security in the region.
Guests:
Hamdi Rifai – Political analyst
Dasha Chernyshova – Correspondent