Suweida: BBC sees fragile ceasefire holding in battle-scarred Syria province

Sectarian clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin militia began in the southern Syrian province about 10 days ago.

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On Monday, we got within six miles of Suweida, as close as it was deemed safe to go.

"There are Druze snipers operating on the road ahead. That is the biggest danger," a Syrian army commander warned us as we approached.

On the way we passed through deserted Druze villages, now under full Syrian government control.

Over the past week, this highway has clearly been a battlefield. Shops and businesses have been burnt out. The pavements are littered with shell casings.