Syria says it has ended sectarian killings
The Syrian government says Bedouins have now left the Druze majority city of Sweida.
The Syrian government has said it halted sectarian clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in the southern city of Sweida, after days of sectarian killings. We speak to one Druze man in the north of the province, who children are amongst those killed, and that the government in Damascus has failed to protect them.
Also in the programme: we explore the legacy of 19th century designer and social activist William Morris; and American filmmaker Justin Schein breaks down his new work 'Death and Taxes', which charts the tensions between him and his late father, caused by their disagreement over US inheritance tax.
Joining presenter Paul Henley are Melanie Garson, Associate Professor in International Conflict Resolution & International Security at University College London, and Nicki Kindersley, senior lecturer in African history at Cardiff University.
(Pictured:A Bedouin fighter walks near damaged cars, following the Syrian presidency's announcement of a ceasefire after days of violence in Sweida province triggered by clashes between Bedouin fighters and Druze factions, in Sweida, Syria, July 19, 2025. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri).
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