Syria Crisis: Government Calls for Halting of Hostilities

military trucks and equipments moving in Syria

The middle east region has seen tensions between countries rise over the years leaving trais of human casualty and environmental effect along its path 

Syria's government has called for a ceasefire to put an end to days of deadly factional fighting as it deployed security forces to the southern city of Sweida.

On Saturday the government announced a nationwide urging all sides to halt hostilities. According to sources from Syria, the move is coming after nearly a week of violence in Sweida province, where clashes between Duze factions and Bedouin fighters have left hundreds dead.

The interior ministry confirmed that internal security forces had begun operations in the area.

The interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said during an address that "Arab and American" actors had helped calm tensions.

He also condemned Israel for recent airstrikes targeting Syrian government positions in the south and in Damascus.

According to the UN, hundreds of people have died near aid convoys and distribution hubs in Gaza since the end of May.

DW