The violence erupted in the predominantly Druze city in the province of Suwayda (also known as Sweida) on July 12, two days after a Druze merchant was reportedly abducted on the highway to Damascus.

Bedouin-Druze violence in Suweida and Israeli military aggression in the province have laid bare the enormous challenges facing Syria’s new authorities ...

One of the largest minority groups in Syria, the Druze have been the focus of a recent outbreak of violence.Syrian minority ...

One of the largest minority groups in Syria, the Druze have been the focus of a recent outbreak of violence.

On Wednesday, state media declared the army’s withdrawal marked the end of operations against “outlaw groups.” A 10‑point ...

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a U.K.-based war monitor, said the clashes started after members of a Bedouin tribe ...

Israeli forces this week launched what has been described as a large-scale raid near the Syrian capital, Damascus, lasting several hours and involving helicopters and armoured vehicles. According to ...

Damascus Road will perform after ‘Piety in the Park’ service Sunday morning Members of Damascus Road are, from left, Trinity Pastor Don Preston, Rhoda Preston, Rachel Mack, Med Lewis, Rae Asleson, ...

The annual festival and parade Celebrate Damascus will take place on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12, with a community parade, fireworks, flea market and games. On Friday, the celebration ...

DAMASCUS, Md. (DC News Now) — Officials said lightning struck a house and a horse shelter caught on fire in Damascus Wednesday evening. Firefighters with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. It was exactly a week after the Assad regime fell in Syria last ...