Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says
One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces.
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Syrian gov’t reaches deal with Druze community, as Israel steps up attacks
Syrian government reaches a deal with the Druze community, as Israel keeps attacking Syria.
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Dying Syrian grandmother allowed to come to UK in Home Office U-turn
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Soaad Al Shawa had been barred from spending final days with her family, who fled Damascus to settle in Glasgow
A Syrian grandmother who is dying of cancer has been given permission to come to the UK …
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Israel says airstrikes in Syria are ‘message’ to protect Druze minority
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Syria says at least one civilian killed in latest strikes, while most Druze leaders rebuff Israeli protection
Israeli warplanes have carried out a series of airstrikes outside Damascus and across Syri…
‘Dangerous escalation’: Syria slams Israel strikes near presidential palace
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Syrian presidency condemns 'reprehensible' Israeli attack after week of sectarian violence against Druze community.
Israel conducts airstrike near Syrian presidential palace following Druze clashes
The strike came amid escalating clashes between pro-government forces and Druze fighters near Damascus, which have left dozens dead.
Syrian Druze leader condemns government over sectarian violence
Syrian Druze leader condemns 'genocidal campaign' after dozens killed in clashes south of Damascus.
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Israel says it struck gunmen attacking Druze in Syria after deadly clashes
The strikes were south of Damascus, where Syrian security forces say they are battling gunmen from the religious minority.
Several killed in sectarian clashes near Damascus, Syria
Syrian security forces have been sent to restore calm after fighting broke out near Damascus.
Deadly Syria clashes continue for second day outside Damascus
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At least 11 civilians and security officials killed in Druze-majority areas around the capital on Wednesday
At least 11 civilians and security officials were killed in clashes in a town near Damascus …