


Violence Escalates in Post-Assad Syria Amid Protests and Tensions
New protests in Homs highlight instability in Syria as violence claims lives of police officers amid rising tensions between Alawite supporters and security forces.
Overview
A series of violent incidents in post-Assad Syria, including the deaths of 14 police officers in Tartus, raises concerns over political stability. Protests in Homs by the Alawite minority, sparked by a viral video, turned violent as pro-Assad militants clashed with security forces. Amid a tense calm, the new government, dominated by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, is grappling with insecurity and sectarian tensions. Observers fear the fragile peace achieved since Assad's fall may devolve into sectarian conflict as citizens seek to stabilize the region.
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