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Surge in Violence Claims 1,000 Lives in Syria

3/9/2025

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Violence in Syria's Latakia province has surged, claiming over 1,000 lives, including 52 Alawites reportedly executed by security forces. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has called for insurgents to lay down their arms. With a curfew in place, government forces are battling remnants of the Assad regime, heightening fears for regional stability and humanitarian aid access.

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Violence in Syria's Latakia province has surged, claiming over 1,000 lives, including 52 Alawites reportedly executed by security forces. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has called for insurgents to lay down their arms. With a curfew in place, government forces are battling remnants of the Assad regime, heightening fears for regional stability and humanitarian aid access.