The suburbs of Damascus on edge after clashes
Syrian citizens salute members of Syria’s security forces deployed in the town of Sahnaya, south of Damascus, Syria, May 1, 2025, a day after clashes erupted between members of the minority Druze sect and pro-government fighters which left several people dead.
Clashes have broken out this week in Syria between government security forces and militias inside Syria’s Druze community. Israel launched airstrikes in Syria on Wednesday, claiming they targeted operatives who attacked Druze civilians. Israel has threatened more strikes if the clashes continue. We hear from people on the ground, in Syria, who have been affected by the violence. Also, Romania’s upcoming presidential election this weekend, a do-over of last year’s election which was annulled over alleged Russian interference. And, how tourists visiting Kashmir became political targets.
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