Bloody fighting in Syria: Hundreds dead after change of power!

Bloody fighting in Syria: Hundreds dead after change of power!

Tensions have escalated again in Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Fierce fighting between the troops of the Syrian interim government and armed supporters of the former president has been breaking out since Thursday, March 6, 2025. According to reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 124 people have already died, including 52 Alawites who were executed by government troops in Latakia province. The situation in the region is tense, especially in the strongholds of the Alawites, the religious minority to which the deposed ruler Assad belongs Kathpress reported.

The fighting is particularly centered around the city of Jabla in Latakia province, where Assad supporters launched an attack on Thursday. As a result, artillery, tanks and rocket launchers were deployed by the interim government to combat the current threats. Horrifying videos are circulating on social media showing the bodies of civilians believed to have died in the fighting. The aid organization “Initiative Christian Orient” confirmed the reports of the massacre of civilians upon request, but emphasized that no exact number of victims could be given Day24 reported.

Massacres and executions

Not only civilians are affected in the ongoing fighting, but dozens of fighters from both sides have also lost their lives. The victims include 35 security forces from the interim government and 32 fighters from Assad's supporters. Executions of prisoners have also reportedly taken place, highlighting the brutal nature of the current clashes. In view of the dramatic situation, the state news agency Sana imposed curfews until Saturday morning in order to protect the civilian population. The Latakia region is currently being combed by government forces as they crack down on “remnants of the previous government,” further inflaming the situation.