Syrian Security Forces Battle Assad Loyalists in Latakia and Tartous, Over 200 Dead Amid Rising Insurgency

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:15am on 08 Mar 2025,Saturday International

In early March 2025, violent clashes erupted between Syrian government forces and loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad in the coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartous. The conflict, which has claimed over 200 lives—including 100 security personnel and 15 civilians—began after Assad loyalists launched coordinated attacks on military installations. Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa imposed curfews and deployed reinforcements to restore order. Russia and Iran urged de-escalation, while regional powers like Saudi Arabia and Turkey expressed concern. The unrest highlights the fragile security situation in post-Assad Syria as the transitional government struggles to assert control.

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