Agreement reached between military and Druze combatants in wake of communal hostilities

After weeks of fighting, a ceasefire was agreed upon yesterday following clashes between the government forces and its allies, mainly Druze fighters, in the Damascus region of Syria. The violence started after an audio recording believed to be made by a Druze citizen was disseminated, leading to accusations of blasphemy. This incident has exacerbated a months-long sectarian conflict that has taken the lives of thousands and sparked the fears of anxiety regarding the rise of the new Sunni Islamist leadership.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250502-sectarian-violence-in-syria-kills-at-least-1-700