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Syrian Militias Challenge Government Amid Rising Coastal Violence

11/17/2025

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A coalition of Syrian militias is pushing for the 'liberation' of the coastal region, challenging President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
In the coastal region, following sectarian violence in March, kidnappings and attacks on security forces have increased.
The government has deployed security forces and conducted violent operations in Alawite neighborhoods, fueling widespread fear.
International powers fear fragmentation in Syria, while accountability for past abuses remains a pressing issue.

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Story summary

A coalition of Syrian militias is pushing for the 'liberation' of the coastal region, challenging President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
In the coastal region, following sectarian violence in March, kidnappings and attacks on security forces have increased.
The government has deployed security forces and conducted violent operations in Alawite neighborhoods, fueling widespread fear.
International powers fear fragmentation in Syria, while accountability for past abuses remains a pressing issue.