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Syria Syria's transitional government under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa faces the difficult task of rebuilding the Middle Eastern country after 14 years of civil war. Syrian government: Bedouin fighters pulled out of Sweida Thomas Anderson 07/20/2025July 20, 2025 But stakes remain high, and questions persist over how long the government will need to rein in the sectarian violence. Fighting over the past week in Syria's southern province of Sweida has reportedly killed more than 1,000 people. https://www.dw.com/en/syrian-government-bedouin-fighters-pulled-out-of-sweida/video-73342528 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Syrian interim leader declares immediate ceasefire in Sweida Beenish Javed 07/19/2025July 19, 2025 The interim head of post-Assad Syria announced Saturday that the government is committed to protecting all minorities and religious sects. The ceasefire statement follows a week of sectarian clashes with government forces in Sweida, which left over 700 dead and displaced tens of thousands. https://www.dw.com/en/syrian-interim-leader-declares-immediate-ceasefire-in-sweida/video-73335967 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Denmark tries paying Syrian refugees to return home Rosie Birchard 07/18/2025July 18, 2025 Half a year after dictator Bashar Assad was toppled in Syria, some European countries are trying to incentivize Syrians to return voluntarily. Denmark offers hefty return support payments, but most Syrians in the Nordic nation aren't taking up the offer. https://www.dw.com/en/denmark-tries-paying-syrian-refugees-to-return-home/video-73319761 © 2025 Deutsche Welle |