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Over 200 Dead as Syria's Sectarian Clashes Escalate

3/8/2025

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Fierce clashes in Syria's coastal region have claimed over 200 lives, the deadliest outbreak of violence since President Bashar al-Assad's ousting. As sectarian tensions rise, particularly within the Alawite community, the interim government has sent reinforcements to restore order. Curfews are now enforced, heightening fears of more bloodshed.

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Fierce clashes in Syria's coastal region have claimed over 200 lives, the deadliest outbreak of violence since President Bashar al-Assad's ousting. As sectarian tensions rise, particularly within the Alawite community, the interim government has sent reinforcements to restore order. Curfews are now enforced, heightening fears of more bloodshed.