In Syria's coastal region, violence has erupted between government forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, resulting in over 1,300 deaths, predominantly among civilians. Amid protests in support of and against the government, security forces struggle to restore order in Latakia and Tartus Provinces, historically strongholds for the Alawite minority. The unrest poses a significant challenge for the new government formed after recent changes following a rebel offensive, highlighting the country's enduring sectarian divisions and the potential for further escalation of violence in the wake of a long civil war.
The violence erupted after a lightning offensive by the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, leading to over 1,300 deaths, many of them civilians.
Protests erupted in several cities, reflecting deep divisions, with some demonstrators supporting the new government while others condemned its violent actions.
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