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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maya Gebeily

Syrian presidency announces ceasefire after days of violence

Syria’s Islamist-led government has begun deploying internal security forces in Sweida, a predominantly Druze area, following intense sectarian bloodshed that has claimed hundreds of lives.

The deployment, confirmed by an interior ministry spokesperson on Saturday, coincides with an urgent call from the Syrian presidency for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, urging all parties to commit to ending hostilities across all areas.

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