Wed Apr 30 12:46:48 UTC 2025: ## Sectarian Violence Erupts Near Damascus, Leaving Dozens Dead
**DAMASCUS, SYRIA** – At least 20 people have been killed in sectarian clashes that erupted in the predominantly Druze town of Jaramana, near Damascus, Syrian officials confirmed today. The violence, which involved intense gunfights, broke out following reports that an audio recording insulting the Prophet Muhammad was circulated in the area. Syrian security forces have been deployed to the town in an attempt to restore order and quell the unrest. Further details surrounding the incident and the identities of those involved are still emerging. The incident highlights the ongoing fragility of the security situation in Syria, even in areas considered relatively stable.
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