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More sectarian clashes in Syria

Clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze militia have renewed in the province of Suweida.

Sectarian clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze militia have renewed in the southern Syrian province of Suweida, a day after government forces withdrew under heavy bombardment from Israel. There are reports that Bedouin tribes are surrounding the city of Suweida from various sides. Our International Editor Jeremy Bowen answers audience questions about this week's developments in Syria and in Gaza.

Ukraine and five other countries bordering Russia recently announced they will withdraw from an international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines. We hear from people who survived landmine injuries and from those who disarm or remove landmines.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: A Bedouin fighter rides a horse after recent clashes broke out in Syria's Suweida province, following renewed fighting between Bedouin fighters and Druze gunmen, despite an announced truce, in Deraa, Syria July 18, 2025. Credit: Khalil Ashawi/Reuters)

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