Syrian Forces Target Assad Loyalists

In western Syria, security forces of the new government have reportedly taken action against militias loyal to the ousted leader Bashar al-Assad. The clashes in Tartus province resulted in several militia members being neutralized, while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported three deaths among Assad supporters.

The operation aimed to restore security in the coastal region. Protests erupted in Alawite-dominated cities like Tartus and Kardaha following a controversial video showing an attack on an Alawite shrine.

Former regime officer Mohammed Kandscho Hassan, accused of crimes at Saidnaya prison, was arrested. The unrest highlights the ongoing tensions and the fragile state of security in the region, as the new government seeks to consolidate power and address the legacy of the Assad regime.

International observers and local communities remain watchful as Syria navigates this complex transition.