Clashes in Syria between Bedouin tribes, government forces, and the Druze minority have left dozens dead, raising fears of escalating violence. The fighting began Monday in Sweida province after a Druze man was attacked at a Bedouin checkpoint, sparking tit-for-tat violence. Government forces intervened but were accused of siding with the Bedouins. Syria remains deeply divided after 14 years of civil war and the fall of President Bashar Assad. The Druze, a minority group, are wary of the Islamist-led government and fear losing their rights. The unrest threatens Syria’s fragile recovery and could lead to further sectarian violence.
