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Sectarian clashes in Syria devastate Suwayda's main hospital

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Deadly sectarian clashes in Syria's southern city of As Suwayda have left its main hospital devastated, with damaged medical equipment and ambulances.

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  • Clashes between Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes, and government forces have devastated Suwayda's main hospital.
  • The hospital is overwhelmed with trauma patients, damaged equipment, and shortages of electricity, water, and medical supplies. 12s
  • At least 903 people have been killed, with field executions documented by multiple factions. 1m 5s
  • The Syrian defense ministry is investigating reports of violations by people in military fatigues. 1m 22s
  • More than 145,000 people have been displaced by the fighting, many seeking refuge in Daraa and Damascus. 1m 36s
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