Syria Situation Report: April 29 - May 12, 2020
May 14, 2020 - ISW Press![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumb-wide/public/Syria%20SITREP%20Map%2029%20APR-12%20MAY-01%20%281%29_10.jpg?itok=r2lNxUfZ)
Key Takeaway: The situation in southern Syria will continue to destabilize as insurgent activity increases and the Assad regime remains unwilling to commit the resources necessary to avert growing unrest. Security in southern Syria’s strategic and restive Daraa Province collapsed rapidly as pro-regime forces deployed to the south to conduct a security operation against anti-Assad actors targeting pro-regime positions. However, a Russian delegation intervened to negotiate with local Daraa leaders, thus circumventing the pro-regime operation. The outcome of the negotiations is unclear, but civilians will likely continue protesting against increased regime presence in the area.