The number of fatalities in Syria increases over 200

Violence in Syria

Activists: The number of fatalities in Syria increases over 200

At times the situation in southern Syria seemed to calm down. But then there are new fights. Many residents flee. The supply of food and drug could be scarce.

Despite a temporary ceasefire in southern Syria, fatal violence continues to occur. Around 100 people have been killed in fighting and “executions” in the province of Suwaida since Tuesday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that a total of more than 200 people have died since Sunday.

Among them are around 90 members of the troops and other government security forces in Damascus and around 20 Sunni Bedouins. In addition, around 70 residents of the province, who is mostly inhabited by Drusen, were killed.

The army continues to respond to shelling in Suwaida, the Ministry of Defense announced in Damascus. Their goal is to protect residents and enable a safe return for those who left their homeland because of the days of violence. Civilians were called to stay in their houses. According to the observation site, women and children are also among the victims.

The number of victims cannot be checked independently. The information from the observation center based in London, which pursues the conflict in Syria with a network of informants, are generally considered to be reliable. The Syrian Ministry of the Interior initially reported 30 deaths on Monday.

The observation center reported “quick executions” by the government troops and the fighter allies with them. The troops had destroyed property in several villages in the province, stolen and laid fire. For fear of shelling and theft, most shopkeepers would have closed their shops. Because streets are blocked, there are serious worries about a scarcity of food and medication.

Many people fled out of the area to get to safety. Photos and videos spread on the Internet showed families who left Suwaida in the direction of neighboring villages.

The violence between Sunni Bedouins and members of the Drusian minority had broken out on Sunday. The government in Damascus sent troops to Suwaida in an attempt to ensure stability and security in the country as promised. In the past few months, the country has several denominational violence.

Neighbor Israel, which feels committed to protecting the druses, again attacked destinations in Syria. “The Syrian regime has to leave the Drusen in Suwaida alone and pull off its troops,” said Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz. His country will “don’t let the drouses down”. Israel’s military will strengthen his attacks on the Syrian troops, “if the message does not arrive”.

On Tuesday, the situation had temporarily calmed down after the announcement of a ceasefire. Syria’s Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Kasra spoke of a “complete ceasefire after an agreement with the dignitaries”. After the withdrawal of the government troops, new violence occurred and the fights continued today.