Clashes break out in Sweida countryside

On Friday, the countryside of Sweida witnessed violent clashes between the National Guard forces and groups affiliated with the Interim Government forces, in a new violation of the ceasefire truce.

Clashes break out in Sweida countryside
13 March, 2026   15:30
NEWS DESK

Heavy clashes involving machine guns erupted in the early morning hours between elements of the National Guard and forces and groups affiliated with the Syrian Interim Government on the Tha'la industrial road west of Sweida city.

In a related context, forces related to the Interim Government stationed in the town of Khirbet Samar targeted agricultural lands in the town of Ara, west of Sweida city, with 23mm heavy machine guns, causing panic among farmers and residents.

Furthermore, no information on casualties has been reported so far, amid continued security tensions in the area resulting from these attacks. Violations of the supposed ceasefire continue, raising fears of renewed clashes.