Syrian students get caught in rift between Druze leaders and Damascus

Young students in Syria's Sweida province are currently unable to advance in their schooling and universities due to a escalating dispute between the post-Assad Islamist government in Damascus and local Druze leaders.

Sweida remains the final region outside of central government control, led by Druze authorities who have alignment with Israel. This political rift has trapped students in the middle, halting their academic progress.

The situation highlights the ongoing instability and profound trauma affecting the region following the collapse of the Assad regime, as central authorities and local autonomous factions clash over governance and control.