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Nearly 300 Arrested in Syria Crackdown on Assad Loyalists, Including Former Soldiers and Pro-Regime Fighters

Dec 29, 2024, 01:31 PM

Syria's new authorities have conducted a crackdown resulting in nearly 300 arrests of individuals loyal to ousted former president Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the arrests, which include former soldiers, pro-regime fighters, and informants, occurred in various locations including Damascus, Homs, Hama, Tartus, Latakia, and Deir Ezzor over the course of less than a week. Some detainees are reported to have been executed. This operation reflects a broader effort by the current authorities to target remnants of the Assad regime.