Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:33am on 27 Dec 2024,Friday International
Syria's rebel-led government reported 14 interior ministry troops killed and 10 wounded in clashes with Assad loyalists near Tartous. The loyalists ambushed security forces pursuing a former officer linked to Assad’s regime. Reinforcements were deployed, leading to arrests, including the ex-officer. Demonstrations and unrest have also erupted in Alawite-dominated areas like Homs and Latakia, following concerns over revenge against the Assad-linked Alawite community. Syria's new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, faces mounting challenges to stabilize the nation after ousting Assad's regime in a lightning offensive. Syrians demand justice for atrocities under Assad, complicating reconciliation efforts.
