Suwayda: The Syrian government dispatched buses to Suwayda on Tuesday to evacuate families trapped in the southern city amid security unrest. Syria's state news agency SANA reported that the buses began entering the city to facilitate the movement of these families out of the troubled area.

According to Anadolu Agency, the agency published photos showing several buses heading toward Suwayda. On Monday, a local official in the southwestern Daraa province noted that displacement from Suwayda to his area was still ongoing. Local authorities in Daraa reported that over 3,500 families from Bedouin and Druze communities have fled their homes in Suwayda to the nearby province.

Tensions in the region escalated on July 13 when clashes broke out between Bedouin Arab tribes and armed Druze groups in Suwayda. This violence was further compounded by Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian military positions and infrastructure, including sites in the capital, Damascus. While Israel cited the 'protection of Druze communities' as justification for its attacks, most Druze leaders in Syria have publicly rejected any foreign interference, emphasizing their dedication to a unified Syrian state. A ceasefire was established on Saturday.

The new Syrian government has been working to restore nationwide order since the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad on December 8, 2024.