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Violence Escalates in Post-Assad Syria Amid Protests and Tensions

New protests in Homs highlight instability in Syria as violence claims lives of police officers amid rising tensions between Alawite supporters and security forces.

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Updated: Dec 26th, 2024, 7:06 PM ET

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A series of violent incidents in post-Assad Syria, including the deaths of 14 police officers in Tartus, raises concerns over political stability. Protests in Homs by the Alawite minority, sparked by a viral video, turned violent as pro-Assad militants clashed with security forces. Amid a tense calm, the new government, dominated by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, is grappling with insecurity and sectarian tensions. Observers fear the fragile peace achieved since Assad's fall may devolve into sectarian conflict as citizens seek to stabilize the region.

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