Southern Tribes Gathering
Militant organization in Syria
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Southern Tribes Gathering (Arabic: تجمع عشائر الجنوب) is a militant organization in Suwayda Governorate formed by Syrian Bedouin tribal forces.
Syria| Southern Tribes Gathering | |
|---|---|
| تجمع عشائر الجنوب | |
| |
| Leader | Sheikh Rakan Al-Khudair[1] |
| Dates of operation | 2021-present |
| Country | Syria |
| Active regions | Suwayda Governorate |
| Ideology | Tribalism |
| Allies | Syria (from 2024) |
| Opponents |  Syrian Arab Armed Forces (until 2024) Men of Dignity[2] Suwayda Military Council[3] |
| Battles and wars | |
History
The group issued a statement warning of the beginning of the formation of cells to attack civil peace and the need to act with caution during Southern Syria protests (2023–24).[4]
After the fall of the Assad regime, they prepared to hand over their weapons to the Syrian transitional government.[5]
They actively participated in the fight against Druze groups in Suwayda during clashes in southern Syria in July 2025, demanding the release of Bedouin detainees,[6][7] then expressed their commitment to a ceasefire.[8]
They declared themselves against the forced displacement in Suwayda.[9]