Middle East
Syria· As-SuwaydaArmed groups block Suwayda-Damascus highway in Syria
Armed groups loyal to Hikmat al-Hijri have completely blocked the Suwayda-Damascus highway in Syria, disrupting civilian and student movement.
Background
Syria has faced a prolonged civil conflict involving various armed factions and international actors. Economic hardship and a fuel crisis are ongoing issues across the country. The blocking of key highways can disrupt daily life and exacerbate existing tensions.
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Tensions Rise in Syria's As-Suwayda Governorate
First report 1h agoLast update 1h agoOne faction accuses another of exploiting Israeli support against local Druze populations.
Suwayda-Damascus highway blocked by armed groups
First report 13h agoLast update 5h agoThere are claims and counter-claims regarding US support for figures in Suwayda, with some sources denying it and others suggesting a complex geopolitical dynamic involving Israel.
Armed groups have blocked the main highway between Suwayda and Damascus, causing significant disruption to civilian and student travel.
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