Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra announced on Tuesday a full ceasefire in the predominantly Druze city of As-Suwayda, following an agreement with the city’s elders and dignitaries. The truce comes after fierce morning clashes as Syrian forces entered the city and is part of a broader plan to stabilize the area.

The Syrian army has taken full control of the southern city of Suwayda, which is home to a majority of the country's Druze population, after two days of violent unrest. The deployment came following a ceasefire agreement reached with the approval of Druze community leaders,