Druze Fighter Joins Syrian Rebels Against Rezim Assad

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JAKARTA - Fighters from the minority religion of Druze in Syria have joined the struggle against the Assad regime in the south of the country.

CNN reported Friday, December 6, Druze fought in the city of as-Suwayda in the southern part, which is next door to the province of Daraa, where rebels launched an anti-government uprising on Friday morning.

Two local Druze groups have joined the fight along with several other factions, according to the Suwayda 24, activist group.

"They announced the declaration of general mobilization in the province following rapid developments," he said.

The involvement of Druze fighters could increase attacks in southern Syria. Previously, rebels in Daraa launched an uprising, saying our goal was Damascus.

The Druze community has historically been anti-Assad, but the Syrian regime has consistently tried to keep the city of as-Suwayda isolated from major military movements.

Its population is spread across Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, with families often divided into the three countries.