According to a Syrian war monitor, a significant number of casualties have resulted from the ongoing clashes between the country’s security forces and supporters of the deposed long-serving President, Bashar al-Assad. The violence commenced on Thursday, primarily affecting the Latakia and Tartus provinces, which are mainly populated by the Alawite minority, the ethno-religious group that Assad is associated with. Offering analytical insights into this situation is Ziad Majed, a distinguished Professor of Political Science at the American University of Paris.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250309-syria-s-sharaa-calls-for-peace-as-communal-violence-against-alawite-minority-continues