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Syria holds first elections since overthrow of Assad’s regime by rebels

The elections mark a significant step in Syria’s post-conflict transition, but critics argue the elections fall short of full democracy

The Independent UK

Syria holds its first parliamentary election since ousting of Bashar al-Assad

Syria held its first elections since the ousting of strongman President Bashar al-Assad in December in what the people hope will propel the country towards economic stability, prosperity and peace.

Euronews

Syria condemns attacks by Israeli warplanes on cities of Homs and Latakia

Latest Israeli attacks are a continuation of Israel’s ‘aggressive escalations’, says Syrian Foreign Ministry.

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‘We belong to this land’: Syrians navigate landmines to battle wildfires

Syria’s wildfires are the first major natural disaster since the country overthrew the al-Assad regime in December.

Al Jazeera

Turkey sends firefighting aircraft to Syria as wildfires rage on both sides of the border

Turkey has sent firefighting aircraft and vehicles to Syria to help combat wildfires in the Latakia region

The Independent UK

‘Don’t trust anyone’: Have Syria’s Alawites lost faith in new government?

Syria’s Alawites fear they may never be safe after hundreds were killed in sectarian-motivated violence.

Al Jazeera

Ordnance from Syria's 13-year conflict explodes in port city, killing at least 16 people

The Syrian Civil Defense says Ordnance from Syria’s 13-year conflict exploded in the coastal city of Latakia, collapsing a building and killing more than a dozen people

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At least 16 killed after unexploded bomb from civil war goes off in Syria

Blast in coastal Latakia city reportedly occurred when a scrap dealer unknowingly handled old bomb

The Independent UK

Syria clashes – what happened?

Hundreds of people have been killed and residents of Syria’s coastal governorates are scared to leave home.

Al Jazeera

Syria Announces End To 'Military Operation' After Mass Killings

Syria's new authorities announced on Monday the end of an operation against loyalists of deposed president Bashar al-Assad, after nearly 1,000 civilians were killed in the worst violence since his overthrow.

International Business Times

Syria announces end of military operation against al-Assad loyalists

Defence Ministry spokesman says security threats have been neutralised in al-Assad strongholds of Latakia and Tartous.

Al Jazeera

Syria’s al-Sharaa launches probe into deadly clashes, vows accountability

Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will not be dragged into civil war as he vows to hold accountable those involved in violence.

Al Jazeera

Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says

Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia province

The Guardian - UK

Syria’s President al-Sharaa calls for ‘peace, calm’ amid brutal clashes

Violence in Latakia, Tartous leaves hundreds dead as Syria faces deepening divides amid escalating conflict.

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Syria President Calls For Unity After Reports Of Mass Killings

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called for national unity and peace on Sunday, after more than 1,000 people were reportedly killed in coastal Syria in the worst clashes since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

The Guardian - UK

More than 1,000 people killed in two days of clashes in Syria, war monitor says

About 745 civilians among those killed in fighting in Latakia province between security forces and fighters loyal to former president Assad

Al Jazeera

Hundreds killed as Syria security forces battle al-Assad loyalists

Calls for restraint amid reports of many civilians killed in wave of violence.

The Guardian - UK

Syrian security forces execute 125 civilians in battle against Assad loyalists

Battle in Latakia is marked escalation by Bashar al-Assad loyalists against Syria’s new Islamist-led government

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Dozens reported killed as Syrian forces and pro-Assad fighters clash

Syria’s coastal regions sees days of deadly violence between al-Assad loyalists and security forces.

International Business Times

Syria New Authorities Expand Fight Against Assad Loyalists

Syria's new authorities launched a sweeping security operation Friday after clashes with fighters loyal to former president Bashar al-Assad, the biggest challenge to their rule so far, left at least 71 people dead.

The Guardian - UK

Thirteen Syrian security officers killed in clashes with Assad loyalists

Armed men loyal to ousted dictator attack checkpoints in Latakia province in deadliest strikes so far against new government

Al Jazeera

Syrian forces in deadly clashes with Assad-linked fighters in Latakia

A Syrian security source told Al Jazeera that 15 security personnel were killed in ‘various armed ambushes’.

International Business Times

16 Killed In 'Most Violent' Syria Unrest Since Assad Ouster: Monitor

Gunmen loyal to Syria's Bashar al-Assad killed 16 security personnel on Thursday, a war monitor said, in attacks it described as the "most violent" since the longtime president's ouster.

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Former Syrian Regime Forces Surrender Weapons To Rebel-Linked Government

Former Syrian regime forces voluntarily surrender weapons to rebel-linked transitional government in Latakia. New leadership seeks peaceful transition and ...

The Independent UK

Tomb of Bashar al-Assad’s father engulfed in flames as rebels set fire to mausoleum

Syrian rebels set fire to the tomb of Bashar al-Assad’s father in his family’s hometown in Al-Qardahah, near Latakia.

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