Ankara: Syria called on the residents of Suwayda to comply with the curfew imposed since Tuesday, following renewed attacks by "outlaw groups" on the army and internal security forces, violating a ceasefire deal reached in the city.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Syrian Defense Ministry issued a statement through the state news agency SANA, highlighting that despite a ceasefire agreement concluded with the notables and elders of Suwayda on Monday, lawless groups have resumed attacks on the army and internal security forces within the city. The ministry affirmed the army's right to respond to these attacks, emphasizing that the response would adhere to the rules of engagement to protect civilians and ensure a safe return for those who left the city.

The ministry recommended that residents inside Suwayda stay at home and report any remaining lawless groups. On Monday, Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra announced a full ceasefire agreement in the city, with army and security forces entering the city center to establish control. In the interest of safety, the authorities imposed a curfew 'until further notice.'

Despite these measures, the Syrian Interior Ministry reported on Tuesday evening that clashes were still ongoing in some neighborhoods of Suwayda. Efforts are being intensified, coordinated with community leaders, to regain full control and restore security.

The conflict in Suwayda has resulted in significant casualties, with more than 30 people killed and nearly 100 injured on Monday due to clashes between armed Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militias. The political landscape in Syria has also shifted, with Bashar al-Assad, who led the country for nearly 25 years, fleeing to Russia in December, marking the end of the Baath Party regime that had been in power since 1963.