Dozens killed in clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists

Dozens have been killed in heavy clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in coastal areas, marking the worst violence since rebels ousted Assad and installed an Islamist transitional government. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported over 70 deaths, including government forces, gunmen linked to the former regime, and civilians. The fighting has led to curfews in Latakia and Tartous, with reinforcements sent to the region as violence continues to escalate.

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