Uneasy calm settles over Syria’s Homs after brief outbreak of violence

Syria’s new security forces in Homs checked IDs and cars following Alawite minority protests, leading to fears of peace disruption. Alawite shrine vandalism sparked peaceful protests turning violent, with clashes between security forces and demonstrators. Attacks by Assad regime loyalists in Tartous resulted in casualties, prompting security forces to pursue militias in Homs province.

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