Dozens killed in sectarian clashes in Syria

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Let's begin in Syria, where dozens have been killed in armed clashes in the country. Fill us in on this.

Sectarian clashes in southern Syria's Sweida region between fighters from Syria's Druze community and Sunni Bedouin tribes have left more than 80 dead and dozens more injured on Monday.

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that at least 89 people were killed and dozens injured after armed confrontations broke out late Friday following a series of targeted kidnappings.

The clashes were reportedly triggered by the abduction of a Druze merchant on Friday along the Damascus-Sweida highway.

Druze fighters responded by attacking Bedouin tribal groups accused of involvement.

The SOHR said the people killed included Druze fighters, Bedouin fighters, civilians, and security personnel.

The country's interior ministry said National Security Forces have been deployed to the region to restore order; however, fighting continued in western parts of the province.

This marks the latest outbreak of deadly sectarian violence in the country since Islamist-led rebel forces overthrew President Bashar al-Assad in December.