The Syrian security forces faced a significant challenge from loyalists of ousted president Bashar al-Assad as clashes erupted in Latakia province for two consecutive days. Following an attack on security forces, the conflict represents the largest rebellion against the new Islamist-led government after Assad's ousting in December. Approximately 70 fighters were reported dead, along with a number of civilian casualties. Interior ministry officials indicated isolated incidents were committed but claimed these did not reflect the views of the Syrian people as a whole.
The coordinated attack by loyalists to the ousted Assad regime marks a significant retaliation against Syria's newly established government, highlighting ongoing instability in the region.
Syria's interior ministry reports that individual violations occurred during the rebellion, asserting these acts do not represent the entire Syrian populace.
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