The confrontations, which began on a Sunday, have also left over 150 people injured, according to local health officials who prefer to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the situation. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a monitoring organization based in Britain, reported that among the deceased are two children.
In response to the escalating violence, the Syrian government issued calls for calm, dispatching military units to the region with the intention of “quickly and decisively” resolving the clashes. A statement from the Defense Ministry acknowledged that their forces were facilitating safe passage for civilians attempting to escape the turmoil.
Tragically, the conflict has not spared the Syrian military; eighteen soldiers deployed to the area to restore order were reportedly killed, as relayed by an anonymous defense official who is not permitted to publicly discuss military operations.
The recent violence starkly underscores the challenge for the newly established regime to impose authority over diverse armed factions, particularly as the Druse community remains resistant to any efforts aimed at unifying armed groups under government control.
In response to the escalating violence, the Syrian government issued calls for calm, dispatching military units to the region with the intention of “quickly and decisively” resolving the clashes. A statement from the Defense Ministry acknowledged that their forces were facilitating safe passage for civilians attempting to escape the turmoil.
Tragically, the conflict has not spared the Syrian military; eighteen soldiers deployed to the area to restore order were reportedly killed, as relayed by an anonymous defense official who is not permitted to publicly discuss military operations.
The recent violence starkly underscores the challenge for the newly established regime to impose authority over diverse armed factions, particularly as the Druse community remains resistant to any efforts aimed at unifying armed groups under government control.
