Syrian Security Forces Accused of Executing Dozens of Alawites in Military Operations
Violent clashes in northwest Syria have left over 140 dead as new authorities target Assad loyalists in a deeply divided nation.
- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports the execution of at least 69 Alawites by security forces during military operations near Latakia.
- The operations, aimed at dismantling Assad loyalist groups, have resulted in 147 deaths, including civilians, security forces, and armed fighters.
- A strict curfew remains in effect in Latakia and Tartous as reinforcements flood the area to restore control and conduct sweeping raids.
- Captured in the violence was Ibrahim Houweija, a former intelligence chief accused of orchestrating assassinations under Hafez al-Assad's regime.
- Saudi Arabia and Turkey have expressed concerns, with Saudi Arabia condemning violence against security forces and Turkey warning against regional destabilization.