Members of the Syrian security forces stand together after Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city of Suwayda, Syria, on Tuesday [Karam al-Masri/Reuters]

Human rights groups allege that Syrian troops executed civilians during recent clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin fighters.

Regime claims 'treacherous Israeli aggression' killed several soldiers and civilians; Israeli Druze stage protests, cross Syrian border; Chikli calls for 'eliminating' Sharaa

The mainly Druze residents of the Syrian city of Sweida had hoped the arrival of government forces on Tuesday would spell an end to deadly sectarian clashes with local Bedouin

Allies of the new Syrian government and other non-state actors have continued violence and discrimination against Christians and others, according to a new report.

A video clip circulating on social media in recent months shows Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Shara, astride a handsome black horse in a sand riding ring with a few thick palm trees. He is alone, wearing a trim leather jacket, as the high-stepping horse circles within the ring.

President Trump will sign an order lifting many US sanctions on Syria, the White House announced. Sanctions will still apply to individuals tied to crimes, terrorism, and Iran.

Israel launched air strikes on southern Syria on Monday after dozens of people were killed in fighting between allies of the Syrian government and sects wary of the post-Assad order. Syrian troops were sent to the Druze heartland of Sweida after scores of people were killed in clashes.