Homs Killings Impact Syria’s Government Response

The killing of a Bedouin couple from the Sunni Bani Khaled tribe near Homs has heightened sectarian tensions in Syria, leading to protests and violence, particularly in Alawite neighborhoods. The Syrian government responded swiftly, deploying security forces, imposing a curfew, and arresting 120 individuals to prevent further clashes. Although the situation remains tense, with ongoing protests in Alawite regions, the curfew was lifted by Tuesday morning. The government has downplayed the sectarian motives behind the murders, suggesting the messages at the crime scene were intended to incite discord.

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