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Syria's Rocky Transition Brings New Waves of Displacement

Syria's transition after the end of its long civil war has sparked new waves of displacement, as sectarian violence, property disputes, and foreign occupation unsettle hopes for peace. In the southern province of Sweida, deadly clashes between Druse militias and Bedouin communities have forced hundreds of thousands to flee, with civilians caught in the crossfire and reports of executions and mass killings. Property disputes, many rooted in decades-old policies of land expropriation under the previous regime, have led to further evictions and fear among communities such as the Alawites, who now find themselves vulnerable under the new government. Meanwhile, Israeli military actions in southern Syria have resulted in additional displacement and destruction of homes, compounding the humanitarian crisis. Despite the return of some refugees, millions remain uprooted, facing ongoing instability and uncertainty about their future.

Original article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/world/middleeast/syria-civil-war-displacement.html
Source Id: 2025-10-877135776

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