The article recounts a harrowing account of violence in al-Haffa, Syria, where Wala, a 29-year-old resident, witnessed terror unfold as armed men in uniforms opened fire on citizens fleeing their homes. This incident is part of a larger outbreak of violence on the Syrian coast, which has resulted in over 1,000 fatalities in just four days. The clashes mark a significant increase in violence amid the long-standing civil war, following the ousting of dictator Bashar al-Assad and ensuing struggles between rival factions.
At first, Wala, a 29-year-old resident of the town, leaped off her bed... terrified, terrified, said Wala, who asked to be identified only by her first name for fear of retribution.
The attack in her town was part of the unrest that has shaken Syria's coast over the last four days and has killed more than 1,000 people.
The violence broke out on Thursday when armed men loyal to Mr. al-Assad ambushed government security forces in Latakia Province, where al-Haffa is located.
It was the bloodiest outbreak of violence since rebels ousted the longtime dictator, Bashar al-Assad, in early December.
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