Syrian authorities imposed a curfew in Latakia after attacks on Alawite neighbourhoods, which resulted in vandalism and arrests of 21 individuals linked to the previous regime. The unrest follows deadly protests triggered by a bombing in Homs, with tensions rising under President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government, established after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Security forces have increased their presence to restore stability amid concerns for minority safety. Alawite communities, previously dominant in the government, now face threats since the regime’s collapse.
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