Syria's Military Operation Against Assad Loyalists Ends Amid Rising Sectarian Violence
Syria completes military operation against Assad loyalists, claiming over 1,500 killed. Interim President pledges accountability while tensions escalate between sects.
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Overview
Syria's defense ministry announced the completion of a military operation in Latakia and Tartous, following violence that resulted in over 1,500 deaths, including 1,068 civilians. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to form an independent investigative committee to hold accountable anyone involved in mass killings, including his allies. Eyewitness reports describe a backdrop of revenge killings, mainly against the Alawite community, as pro-Assad loyalists clashed with new government forces. The situation highlights ongoing sectarian tensions and challenges to national stability following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
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Analysis
- The military operation against remnants of the Assad regime has officially ended, having resulted in significant civilian casualties, raising further concerns about stability in Syria post-Assad.
- Reports indicate that the death toll from recent violence has surpassed 1,500, including more than 1,068 civilians, prompting the interim government to promise accountability for those responsible for sectarian killings.
- In response to the chaos, the interim government has pledged to investigate the violence, emphasizing the need for unity and the protection of all ethnic and religious groups in the face of continuing tensions.
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The military operation primarily targeted the coastal regions of Latakia and Tartous.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that nearly 1,500 people were killed, with the majority being civilians.
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has vowed to form an independent investigative committee to hold accountable those responsible for the mass killings.
Accusations have been leveled at Iran, an ally of the Assad regime, but Iranian officials have strongly denied these allegations.
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