Intense confrontations between the Syrian security forces and supporters of the former and long-standing President Bashar al-Assad have intensified, signifying a significant escalation in the opposition to the newly established government in Damascus. This outbreak of violence transpired three months after rebels assumed control following Assad’s sudden forced departure from office. The unleashed brutality has led to the deaths of over 700 individuals, categorizing this brutal incident as one of the most brutal acts of violence witnessed in the nation for over a decade, as per reports from the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a group that monitors the conflict. Analyst Nanara Hawatch from the International Crisis Group offers insights into the situation.

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