Massacres in Syria's Coastal Regions Raise International Concern Over New Leadership

Over 1,400 killed in clashes involving pro-Assad forces and Syria's interim government, with international calls for accountability growing.

The Syrian interim government has declared an end to military operations in the coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus following intense clashes with pro-Assad forces.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports over 1,450 deaths, including nearly 1,000 civilians, with accusations of mass executions and ethnic violence targeting the Alawite minority.
Iran is suspected of supporting pro-Assad militias, with experts citing evidence of advanced communication technologies and regional alliances aiding the rebellion.
International reactions include condemnation from Germany, the EU, and China, with calls for accountability and concerns over renewed instability in Syria.
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Scharaa, has pledged investigations into the violence and punishment for those responsible, as criticism mounts over the government's handling of minority protections.