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Clashes in Tartus, Syria, Leave Six Dead and Four Injured Amid Protests Over Alawite Shrine Burning

Dec 25, 2024, 03:11 PM

Violent clashes erupted in Tartus, Syria, between security forces affiliated with the military administration and armed groups. The confrontations reportedly resulted in the deaths of six members of the Syrian Interior Ministry and left four others injured. The clashes were triggered by protests against the burning of an Alawite shrine in Aleppo, which occurred following the fall of the city. In response to the escalating violence, military operations have dispatched reinforcements to Tartus, where forces are encircling gunmen loyal to the former Assad regime. Additionally, reports indicate that Syrian authorities are actively engaging armed groups in the region, with military operations also reported in Homs and Latakia. The situation remains tense as protests continue to unfold in various areas, particularly among the Alawite community.