"Syrian government troops have been deployed to the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous after demonstrations led to deadly clashes in which at least three people were killed and 60 were injured. It's the latest turmoil to challenge President Ahmed al-Sharaa's fledgling government, which has been pushing to stabilise the nation and reintegrate internationally after 14 years of ruinous civil war."
"Syria's Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday that army units with tanks and armoured vehicles had entered the centre of the cities in the country's west in response to attacks by outlaw groups against civilians and security forces, with a mission to restore stability. Syria's state news agency SANA, quoting officials, reported that the attacks were carried out by remnants of the defunct regime of former President Bashar al-Assad during protests in Latakia."
Government troops, including tanks and armoured vehicles, entered central Latakia and Tartous following deadly confrontations during mass Alawite protests. At least three people were killed and about 60 wounded by stabbings, stone-throwing and gunfire, according to state reports. Clashes occurred between protesters and pro-government demonstrators, and masked gunmen reportedly fired on security forces. Officials blamed remnants of the defunct Assad regime and described attacks on civilians and security personnel. An Al Jazeera team reported gunfire at the Azhari roundabout in Latakia and a hand grenade attack wounded two security officers in Tartous. The deployment aims to restore stability.
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