The Syrian Defence Ministry has declared the end of a military operation aimed at dismantling loyalties to former president Bashar al-Assad, following a devastating surge in violence that has resulted in the deaths of over 1,500 individuals, predominantly civilians.
Syria Claims Military Operation Against Assad Loyalists Concluded Amid Massive Bloodshed
Syria Claims Military Operation Against Assad Loyalists Concluded Amid Massive Bloodshed
Syria's Defence Ministry announces completion of military action in coastal provinces, asserting control following retaliatory violence
In a troubling escalation of violence primarily in Latakia and Tartous provinces, government forces have been described as having targeted and "neutralized" loyalists of the former regime amid claims of revenge killings perpetrated against the Alawite minority. Casualties from the recent conflict have been catastrophic, with numerous reports documenting brutal incidents of ethnic cleansing and summary executions.
Defence Ministry spokesman Hassan Abdul Ghani announced that security cells and remnants of Assad's regime had been subdued and that public institutions could now restore operations. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has pledged to conduct an investigation into the killings, assuring that justice will be sought for all involved, including members of the government’s own forces.
Witness accounts and media reports have painted a grim picture of the bloodshed, with stories of families targeted in their homes and brutal retaliations against entire neighborhoods. Spurred by a recent violent ambush on security personnel, the government’s military campaign followed a pattern of sectarian violence, as the fallout from long-standing tensions within Syria continues to emerge.
In his public address, Sharaa acknowledged the rampant violations committed during the recent violence, emphasizing the need for accountability within the state’s ranks. As international observers express shock at the scale of the bloodshed, calls for protective measures for civilians and accountability for the perpetrators are becoming increasingly urgent.
As violence continues, the humanitarian crisis escalates, further unsettling the fragile peace that had emerged in the region after years of civil war. As the situation unfolds, many residents remain traumatized and fearful, with reports of ongoing insecurity and apprehension among various communities within Syria.
Defence Ministry spokesman Hassan Abdul Ghani announced that security cells and remnants of Assad's regime had been subdued and that public institutions could now restore operations. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has pledged to conduct an investigation into the killings, assuring that justice will be sought for all involved, including members of the government’s own forces.
Witness accounts and media reports have painted a grim picture of the bloodshed, with stories of families targeted in their homes and brutal retaliations against entire neighborhoods. Spurred by a recent violent ambush on security personnel, the government’s military campaign followed a pattern of sectarian violence, as the fallout from long-standing tensions within Syria continues to emerge.
In his public address, Sharaa acknowledged the rampant violations committed during the recent violence, emphasizing the need for accountability within the state’s ranks. As international observers express shock at the scale of the bloodshed, calls for protective measures for civilians and accountability for the perpetrators are becoming increasingly urgent.
As violence continues, the humanitarian crisis escalates, further unsettling the fragile peace that had emerged in the region after years of civil war. As the situation unfolds, many residents remain traumatized and fearful, with reports of ongoing insecurity and apprehension among various communities within Syria.
