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Deadly Protests Erupt in Latakia Following Mosque Bombing

12/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Three people died and more than 60 were injured in Latakia protests on December 28, 2025.
An Alawite mosque bombing in Homs killed eight people on December 26, 2025.
Thousands gathered to demand a decentralized political system and the release of Alawite prisoners, organized by Ghazal Ghazal, an Alawite cleric living abroad.
Security forces fired into the air to disperse crowds after unknown gunfire sparked chaos.

History

Historical Context

The Syrian Civil War began in March 2011 amid widespread protests against President Bashar al-Assad's regime, part of the Arab Spring. The government's violent crackdown led to over 500,000 deaths and millions displaced. Recent protests in Latakia echo earlier demands for reform, underscoring ongoing tensions and the war's lasting impact on Syria's stability and governance.

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Story summary

Three people died and more than 60 were injured in Latakia protests on December 28, 2025.
An Alawite mosque bombing in Homs killed eight people on December 26, 2025.
Thousands gathered to demand a decentralized political system and the release of Alawite prisoners, organized by Ghazal Ghazal, an Alawite cleric living abroad.
Security forces fired into the air to disperse crowds after unknown gunfire sparked chaos.

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