Syria's government says its security forces are deploying in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida amid a fragile ceasefire after sectarian clashes. Follow below for the latest updates.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has called for a nationwide ceasefire and deployed security forces to quell violence between Druze and Bedouin factions. Follow DW for the latest.

Renewed clashes broke out overnight between Druze armed groups and members of Bedouin clans in southern Syria, and government forces were preparing to deploy again to the area Friday after pulling out under a ceasefire agreement that halted several days of violence earlier this week,