Fresh Deployment to Halt South Syrian Clashes
The Syrian Presidency plans to send a new force to the southern province of Daraa in a bid to stop clashes with indigenous rebels that have resurfaced in recent weeks. The deployment, likely to number in the hundreds, will be the presidency's second attempt to seal the province and prevent border crossings illegally. The heightened security comes after Russia, a strong ally of Syria, warned of a potential new refugee crisis should the conflict escalate. The situation is evolving and more updates will follow.
Resurgent Rebel Clashes
The Syrian regime's attempts to control Daraa, positioned near the border with Jordan, has long been a challenge. In 2018, the region was the site of one of the first major protests against Bashar al-Assad's regime, which ignited the decade-long civil war. In recent weeks, rebels have clashed with Syrian government forces, leading to a new wave of unrest in the region. The regime's attempts to quell the uprising have been described as a "bloodbath" by opposition groups.
