# Armed conflict in Suwayda, Syria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/armed-conflict-in-suwayda-syria
> Updated: 2026-09-05T10:25:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 3.

Armed clashes have resumed in the Suwayda governorate of southern Syria, threatening a fragile truce between the Syrian Transitional Government and the National Guard, led by Druze spiritual leader Hikmat al-Hajri.

Fighting broke out late Friday and continued into Saturday morning, centered around the Rima Hazem axis and the transport area northwest of Suwayda city. Reports indicate the use of heavy machine guns and a suicide drone strike targeting a National Guard military point, which was allegedly launched from transitional government positions in Al-Mansoura.

The escalation has drawn concern from the United States. US Special Envoy Tom Barack expressed dissatisfaction with the renewed violence, warning that a lack of governance in the region allows ‘malicious groups to fill the vacuum.’ Barack emphasized the importance of a tripartite peace roadmap signed a year ago with Syrian and Jordanian officials, which aims to reintegrate Suwayda into the Syrian state while guaranteeing the rights and citizenship of the Druze community.

The current instability follows previous tensions and military interventions, with the transitional government attempting to manage the level of escalation to avoid direct Israeli military involvement in the province.

## Claims

- At least 10 members of the Syrian Internal Security Forces were injured during clashes on Monday. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Two civilians died in clashes on the outskirts of Suwayda city one day prior to the security force injuries. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Government forces used heavy machine guns and mortars indiscriminately against civilians, injuring at least one child. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The clashes targeted security points in the villages of Tal Hadid and the Walga axis in western Suwayda. (single source)
- Armed groups used drones to target the village of Al-Mansoura. (single source)
- The return of leader Yamen al-Saghir to previous contact points triggered the recent violations. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Suwayda clashes resume between transitional forces and National Guard

Renewed clashes between Syrian transitional forces and the Druze-led National Guard in Suwayda threaten a peace roadmap, prompting US warnings against further escalation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suwayda-clashes-resume-between-transitional-forces-and-national-guard

### 2026-08-31: Suwayda clashes: 10 security forces injured in southern Syria

At least 10 Syrian security forces were injured in clashes with Druze armed groups in Suwayda, southern Syria, amid rising tensions between local militias and the de facto central government.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suwayda-clashes-syrian-security-forces-injured-in-militia-attacks

### 2026-08-29: Suwayda armed clashes disrupt exceptional student exams

Armed clashes in Suwayda, Syria, between local militias and the National Guard have disrupted exceptional school exams, causing injuries and blocking students from reaching testing centers.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suwayda-experiences-armed-clashes-and-exam-postponements

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