Syria's Military Operation Against Assad Loyalists Ends Amid Rising Sectarian Violence
Syria completes military operation against Assad loyalists, claiming over 1,500 killed. Interim President pledges accountability while tensions escalate between sects.
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The agreement, if implemented, would bring that territory under the full control of the Syrian central government.
Syria merges Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions
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Despite efforts to distance the new administration from its jihadist past, the harsh and indiscriminatory response and ongoing clashes raise serious doubts about its ability to forge stability in the country.
Syria’s New Nightmare: Sectarian Killings Are Surging Against Alawites — the Religious Sect of Assad
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The fragility of the new Syria was nonetheless laid bare by the events of recent days.
What we know about the deadly violence in Syria
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The current de facto government in Damascus was formed by members of HTS, a Sunni Islamist group designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. government.
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The violence is the worst in Syria since Sharaa led the lightning rebel offensive that overthrew Assad in December, ending 13 years of devastating civil war in which more than 600,000 people were killed and 12 million others were forced to flee their homes.
Syria operation against Assad loyalists ends after deadly violence
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Christians in the area have suffered greatly during the civil war and their security has been an ongoing concern following the power shift.
Over 1,000 killed in Syria clashes, reprisals
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Syria announces the end of a military operation against Assad-linked gunmen in a coastal region
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The outbreak of violence raises the question of whether Sharaa can deliver on his promise to lead a more unified and inclusive nation representative of the country's myriad religious and ethnic groups.
Hundreds of civilians killed in Syria as clashes erupt in former Assad strongholds
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The interim government is made up of members of Sunni Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which led a lightning insurgency in December that overthrew Bashar Assad, ending over half a century of his family's dictatorial rule.
Syria Announces the End of a Military Operation against Assad-linked Gunmen in a Coastal Region
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Summary
Syria's defense ministry announced the completion of a military operation in Latakia and Tartous, following violence that resulted in over 1,500 deaths, including 1,068 civilians. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to form an independent investigative committee to hold accountable anyone involved in mass killings, including his allies. Eyewitness reports describe a backdrop of revenge killings, mainly against the Alawite community, as pro-Assad loyalists clashed with new government forces. The situation highlights ongoing sectarian tensions and challenges to national stability following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Perspectives
The military operation against remnants of the Assad regime has officially ended, having resulted in significant civilian casualties, raising further concerns about stability in Syria post-Assad.
Reports indicate that the death toll from recent violence has surpassed 1,500, including more than 1,068 civilians, prompting the interim government to promise accountability for those responsible for sectarian killings.
In response to the chaos, the interim government has pledged to investigate the violence, emphasizing the need for unity and the protection of all ethnic and religious groups in the face of continuing tensions.
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