Syrian forces are advancing on Sweida amid deadly Druze-Bedouin clashes, which have resulted in 99 deaths. Local leaders seek a truce as residents fear for their safety, highlighting instability post-Assad.

Clashes in Syria between Bedouin tribes, government forces, and the Druze minority have left dozens dead, raising fears of escalating violence.

A t least 89 people were killed in the southern Syrian province of Sweida as clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters raged for a second day Monday, a monitor said.