Over 1,000 people have died in Syria in two days of clashes involving security forces and supporters of former President Bashar Assad. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that 745 of the deceased were civilians, with violence escalating significantly against the new government. This unrest follows Assad’s removal by an Islamist rebel coalition.
In a harrowing development, over 1,000 individuals have reportedly died within a two-day span due to violent clashes in Syria, involving government forces and supporters of former President Bashar Assad. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights highlighted this escalation as one of the most lethal periods since the conflict began in 2011.
Among the deceased, 745 are civilians who primarily fell victim to close-range gunfire, while 125 were government security personnel and 148 militants affiliated with armed groups loyal to Assad. This tragic loss of life underscores the ongoing turmoil in the region.
The recent surge in violence began in Latakia province, reflecting a considerable intensification against the newly established government led by interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa of the Hayat Tahrir Al Sham coalition, which ousted Assad in December. The government has attributed the violence to reprisals from remnants of Assad’s forces, labeling the widespread unrest as the result of “individual actions.”
The recent violence in Syria has resulted in over 1,000 deaths within a short period, with civilians bearing the brunt of the conflict. The situation illustrates the ongoing instability following Assad’s ouster and the challenges facing the newly formed government. This escalation signifies a critical moment in Syria’s prolonged struggle for peace and stability.
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