After Deploying Security Forces, Syria Announces Ceasefire In Suwayda

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JAKARTA - Syrian security forces began deploying in the moderately turbulent southern province of Suwayda. Fierce fighting between armed groups Druze and Badui and government forces has left hundreds dead, exacerbated by Israeli military intervention.

This was conveyed by the spokesman for the Syrian Ministry of Home Affairs, Noureddine al-Baba, as quoted by VOI from AlJazeera, Saturday, July 18.

Saturday's deployment comes hours after the United States announced that Israel and Syria had agreed to a ceasefire, an uncertain ceasefire amid last night's fighting.

The Syrian government announced a ceasefire on Saturday morning, saying in a statement that it was being enforced to conserve Syrian blood, maintain the unity of Syrian territory, the safety of its people.

The president of the Syrian state, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in a televised address, stated that he "received international calls for interference in what happened in Suwayda and restored security to the country".

Israel's intervention has 'suggested tension' in the city, with fighting there a 'dangerous turning point', he said, also thanked the US for its support.

Previously, it was reported that ethnic clashes alleged between armed groups Druze and Badui and government forces have reportedly killed hundreds of people in recent days.