At least 70 individuals lost their lives in violent confrontations between the newly-installed Syrian authorities and supporters of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad. The skirmishes have erupted along the Mediterranean coast, particularly in the provinces of Latakia and Tartous, marking the most intense violence since the overthrow of Assad's regime.
Escalating Violence in Syria: New Government Faces Armed Opposition
Escalating Violence in Syria: New Government Faces Armed Opposition
Recent clashes in Syria lead to significant fatalities, highlighting the challenges faced by the new transitional government.
As tensions rose on March 7, 2025, overnight clashes killed dozens, following a deadly attack on security personnel earlier that day. Thousands of citizens took to the streets in protest, demanding that governmental forces withdraw from the countryside and calling for greater public safety. In response, the new regime deployed additional security units to restore order in the affected areas.
According to a statement from the Syrian Defense Ministry, many individuals have opted to surrender their arms and return to their communities, although some continue to resist. These developments pose considerable challenges for the rebel coalition that has assumed power, as they strive to establish control in a volatile landscape riddled with remnants of the previous Assad administration.
According to a statement from the Syrian Defense Ministry, many individuals have opted to surrender their arms and return to their communities, although some continue to resist. These developments pose considerable challenges for the rebel coalition that has assumed power, as they strive to establish control in a volatile landscape riddled with remnants of the previous Assad administration.
